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Hey All,

After a very rough 2010 which saw me having to sell my 60 11 window ( to a fellow DSK'er and all round good guy ) things settled for us and instead of heading back to the UK we decided to stay.
A new job in August last year cemented things and all's good now, so..
I guess it's about time to show the new arrival ...

It's a May 55 single cab, lots of lovely dove blue goodness, OG factory safari's,bench seat and all in all, pretty good shape.
Bought from Rick in Jan this year and finally got it on Australia day after a massive road trip by Rick from Melbourne to the Sunny Coast with a few stops on the way.

A fair bit has been done since arrival, inner and outer sills, jacking points, outriggers, cross members, inner steps, treasure chest floor both sides and a little bit more to go, just tidying the gates and leaving as many dings, scrapes and bashes as possible.

Plans are to IRS the rear,single side plate box, bay tank, big engine ( all this is sourced and in hand ) discs up front on a dropped K & L beam which will be totally rebuilt, again sorted.

My thanks so far to the fella doing the body work, his skills are off the hook ( I'm a fitter and turner and know lots of tinsmiths but this fellas skills ! ) Dion for going over and above many times, yet to meet you mate but I do owe a beer or 10 very very soon, Elton for the panels which have all been superb, Bernie,Scott in Bris, Rick @ Volks recycle, Bruce and Fam for their time and to everyone else who I've spoken to for advise and help over the phone and by email.
I hope you like the Old Girl ? A few 55 's around now in Qld, another 55 SC just down the road as well, looking forward to getting it on the road soon !

Looking good there Ian
Bout time you put some pics up for all to see
Cant wait to see it on the road and be taken for a ride in it.
Cheers Rick

Rick,

I reckon they'll both be ready around the same time, your will be all shiny though !

Catch up soon

Best

Ian

Great looking bus Ian.will be well worth the effort

now thats a site to wake up to with a hangover

thanks man thats nukin futs, i love it.so so nice man you gotta be stoked.dont know how you held that in.....i have to add here holy shiiiza MAY depending on the date thats a month or so of a bbbbarny

i was just wondering yesterday after speaking to you how many 55s are out there now..look forward to meeting and greating, if not before it will 100% be in october

ps i have seen a pic of the front of this somewere before, now who else wants to show off

scotty*85vw wrote: now thats a site to wake up to with a hangover

thanks man thats nukin futs, i love it.so so nice man you gotta be stoked.dont know how you held that in.....i have to add here holy shiiiza MAY depending on the date thats a month or so of a bbbbarny

i was just wondering yesterday after speaking to you how many 55s are out there now..look forward to meeting and greating, if not before it will 100% be in october

ps i have seen a pic of the front of this somewere before, now who else wants to show off

I was wanting to get a lot of the hard yards done before posting things up to be honest but I guess having had it now for nearly 6 months I did ok.

I'm not sure of the actual date in May but 100% it's May 55..more work was done yesterday, new metal let in under passenger floor area to strengthen it right up, need to speak to Elton again about a battery tray, also work started on passenger side sills etc, just a little way to go now before it's home to it's new shed...I'm having a new shed as well....!
My neighbour says every man should have a shed so I figured it's about time I had one, so we got a Titan 6.5 x 3.5 for the ute and my bench etc.
I'm in for an op on Wednesday and will be off work a few weeks, the slab is being laid next week and the shed a few days after..it's all coming together nicely.
Thanks for the kind words Scott, you off to Byron this weekend ?

6 months is good i held of for 7/8.... when i got rego

gota have a shed, or a second garage man

yeah was ment to work today and going to byron sarvo, got a few parts to drop off and have a gander at a few projects going on down there!

keep us updated mate, this thing is so sweet.

scotty*85vw wrote:6 months is good i held of for 7/8.... when i got rego

gota have a shed, or a second garage man

yeah was ment to work today and going to byron sarvo, got a few parts to drop off and have a gander at a few projects going on down there!

keep us updated mate, this thing is so sweet.

If you want a good coffee, check out Targa on the corner of Marvell st, had the pleasure a couple of weeks back in the company of Bruce and his Fam.
That 54 is the best bus I have ever seen...enjoy

About time mate, finally I get to see the old girl.

Nice, love the dove blue.

Looks good Ian...

Is this the one which had been hit on the drivers side front..?

Interested in the old tyres if they are usable..?

Cheers Tony

Tonz Magonz wrote:Looks good Ian...

Is this the one which had been hit on the drivers side front..?

Interested in the old tyres if they are usable..?

Cheers Tony

Tone,

Tyres are good and usable, sort it out when I can.

That's another Ute your thinking of that Rick still has I believe.
Best
Ian

i got the "dove blues babe!" nice one ian, watch this space hey...
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About time mate, looks killer. Can't wait to see it in the flesh anfinally meet up as well..
An lots of beer!! Haha
Dion

Always great to see them in OG paint specially Dove Blue

Yes Rick has another 55 single cab and one of everything else(lucky Boy)

Have fun

Looks great Ian - congrats.