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55 microbus

Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2020 7:39 pm
by rusty 55
Well it’s been a long time coming but today I moved the bus into the shed, now I just need to fix it!

Re: 55 microbus

Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2020 7:47 pm
by splitthis
HELL FUCKING YES!!! Let’s get this happening. Let me know if I can help with anything mate, let’s have beers at your place and get the Adelaide crew around to assess the damage. Invite Colin, he’s shit at turning spanners but he usually has beer.

Re: 55 microbus

Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2020 8:15 pm
by rusty 55
Probably not quite ready for work to commence just yet.
But always up for some beers and a damage assessment!
First I need to empty all the crap out of it and find somewhere to put it

Re: 55 microbus

Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2020 8:16 pm
by vanell
WooHoo, it’s a start, great to see it out! Way to go !

Re: 55 microbus

Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2020 8:39 pm
by morts
Excellent Dave, make a plan - a man with a plan will have an excellent van!

Re: 55 microbus

Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2020 9:05 pm
by rusty 55
Well the plan will be
Rob a bank
Clean it
Fix the rust. As little cutting as possible (keep as much of paint as possible).
Rejuvenate the current (original) running gear. Bung in a motor (cheers Mick) once it’s had a freshen up
New rubbers
Roll it!

Of course it sounds quick but it won’t be

Re: 55 microbus

Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2020 7:58 am
by D-Train
Awesome. More pics of the bus now please!

Re: 55 microbus

Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2020 9:10 am
by spl65t
splitthis wrote:HELL FUCKING YES!!! Let’s get this happening. Let me know if I can help with anything mate, let’s have beers at your place and get the Adelaide crew around to assess the damage. Invite Colin, he’s shit at turning spanners but he usually has beer.
Poor Colin :lol:
Bloke brings along the most important tool and gets slammed :lol:
Linz

Re: 55 microbus

Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2020 1:01 pm
by braddick
Wow
So happy to see this getting so love
Can't wait to see u starting cleaning up that og paint, like NOW get into it dave

Re: 55 microbus

Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2020 10:13 pm
by morts
rusty 55 wrote:Well the plan will be
Rob a bank...
They should do a re-make of the Italian Job using Splitties - now that would be a box office hit!

Re: 55 microbus

Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2020 6:53 pm
by rusty 55
Just for you Brad
I did a little test on the shitty rear corner
As I was at the shops I grabbed a can of bam oven cleaner
A quick squirt, left it for about 15 mins and wiped off with a wet cloth

Re: 55 microbus

Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2020 6:58 pm
by vanell
All I see is a big f n hole, but I like your enthusiasm at saving the OG paint

Re: 55 microbus

Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2020 7:51 pm
by rusty 55
Yep unfortunately some idiot put some old holden rear lights on it back in the day. I’ll weld that up wiz don’t you worry mate

Re: 55 microbus

Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2020 1:22 pm
by D-Train
rusty 55 wrote:Just for you Brad
I did a little test on the shitty rear corner
As I was at the shops I grabbed a can of bam oven cleaner
A quick squirt, left it for about 15 mins and wiped off with a wet cloth
Oh boy!!! How good is that! Best combo out there!

Re: 55 microbus

Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2020 4:35 pm
by rusty 55
Yep sure is
It’s going to be a bit of work but what’s there is going to be great. Well worth it
Got to love a PGSG
When they are both done we’ll have to get them together
I’ve been checking yours out for inspiration