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G'day all, Jason here. Thought I'd introduce myself (hi ), and give you a run down on my new project. Some of you regular visits to the Kombi forum may of already seen this - anyway, bought her 6 or so weeks ago, after being in a shed covered in dust for 19 years. Have already had the front end rebuilt, reduction hubs re-done, gear box mostly sorted, and am now onto the engine.

The shell went to the blasters on Monday and just got her back today - so panel works starts tomorrow.

We are into it pretty hard, so am hoping that we will have the majority of the work sorted within 4 to 6 weeks. Have found a terrific x panel master who is taking care of the panels, rust etc. Fortunately the bus has only ever had one repair job, and the rest is rust - of which their isn't a lot.

Anyway, enough chit chat - here are some pics. Will post some more post blasting tomorrow.

Welcome new dude, nice project, you will find this is the best site.Cheers, Mike

looks solid,finding old cars in a dry shed is about as good as it gets.good luck with the project.nice model as well..

would of been a wicked rat... but a fresh coat is always awesome...

Looks really solid new dude - just make sure the blasters don't hit the large flat panels for too long and warp them!

Where abouts are you based?
Al

welcome .. nice bus... please keep us informed..

Welcome aboard mate, nice bus. look forward to some more resto pics

Hi guys,

Well, the panel master (Geoff) is working his magic. I have ordered as many panels and parts as I can (within reason), including inner and outer LHS sill (with strengthener, battery tray, LHS rear 1/4 and the list goes on (thanks roy from the Bus Stop)

Essentially, this bus was originally a 62 standard kombi - so 11 windows, no rear seats and the one base colour.

I am turning it into an 11 window deluxe, two tone tourquiose (sp?), white, with cosmo green interior. Brad from Bus n Bug has been of great assistance thus far!

Originally this was going to be a daily driver, but with everyone's enthusiasm, I am thinking this might end up being a show car/daily driver - so am trying to do it og.

Anyway, here are some of the pics of work that haa happened in the last two days thanks to Geoff's hard work!

The blasters did a great job - no warping at all!

J

May I ask, what did you end up blasting it with, sand, beads etc?

Looking good.

Thanks

Steve

Hey Steve,

No prob's, they used Garnett, went full tilt underneath (Geof and I dropped the box and front end to make sure we could get to it all) and wound it right back for the larger panels. He didn;t do the inside of the roof or the interior panels - just the ribbing. Anyway, the dude was super careful and I am chuffed with the job!

look at its lower nose , could be the only one left with no ding as it came from factory
sweet ride i must admitt i liked it in the og paint, but i am sure it will look a million bucks with a fresh new look.
still cant get over that original paint was some of the nicest i have seen.
i guess i am going to have to get over it as its gone forever very nice bus for sure

Nice one ..looking forward to more pics

Hi All,

Got a few more pics of the work in progress this week

G'day one and all.

Here are some progress shots - work to date. Just waiting on the new floor section to arrive - so onto some panel straightening now. Some shrinking of the roof from a previous roof rack is needed and a little more straightening.

Geoff is doing a great job of the panels and taking real care to get her back to original - it's nice to meet a bloke who has so much passion!

Anyway, enjoy.

looks awsome, theres alittle more rust in it than what i thought, in saying that there doesnt seem to be that much rust in it, great job