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My 57 panel resto.
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 4:45 pm
by oldturtle22
Gday All
I thought it was time to give something back to the DSK community, so heres some pics of my 57 panel, or whats left of it.
Ive started to disassemble the rusty areas prior to fitting new parts.
The top half is pretty good, down low is the rusted areas.
Ill be fitting a AH code beetle gearbox, creative adjustable IRS rear end, hydraulic clutch, narrowed K an L front beam, disc front brakes, safaris and twin carb engine, . Havent thought about engine too much yet (suggestions for this combo???)
Got a bit to worry about before then though.
cheers Chris (oldturtle)
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 4:53 pm
by D-Train
fuck me. good thing they make repair panels...
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:06 pm
by GottaSplit
D-Train wrote:fuck me. good thing they make repair panels...
I was thinking the same thing... not much 57 metal left
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:08 pm
by GottaSplit
....but good to see another survivor... love the BRMs
Keep us posted on the resto oldturtle
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 6:12 pm
by FrankenCab
nice ... perfect time to tub it
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 6:44 pm
by Ian 68
Well done for taking it on Chris, it'll be a beauty when it's done.
Keep chipping away and you'll do it.
Best
Ian
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 6:54 pm
by oldturtle22
I sure doesnt come without it's challenges.
Im just going to take my time. It is a long term project.
Cheers all
Chris
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 7:48 pm
by paul willans
no wonder you havnt thought about an engine yet!
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:21 pm
by Tonz Magonz
Great patina there..
Would look cool with wax finish on the bare metal..
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:13 am
by oldturtle22
Not natural patina though tonz unfortunately
Previous owner had it sandblasted and not primed???
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 12:22 pm
by Tonz Magonz
oldturtle22 wrote:Not natural patina though tonz unfortunately
Previous owner had it sandblasted and not primed???
Ahhh.
Thats the new high speed 2012 patina system...
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 7:39 pm
by smifff
Looks like a big project.
Good luck with it.
Where are you getting your panels from??
Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 6:14 pm
by oldturtle22
Hi smiff
Yes it will be a big job. But Ive always wanted one and am determined!
As far as panels go, not really sure. i was thinking autocraft mainly. Ive heard they are a good fit.
Any opinions on this?
Oh well thanks for the comments.
Ill check in again soon when Ive made some progress.
cheers Chris
Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 7:46 pm
by joshroom
good werk turtle, I'm sure you'll turn out a sweet bus!
Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 8:06 pm
by Leroy
Sweet looking Panel you have there. Nice to see another 50's bus for QLD.
oldturtle22 wrote:
Any opinions on this?
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