My 57 11 window project - RUSTA

Dasdubber · Post by **Dasdubber** » Thu May 08, 2008 11:27 pm

Thanks to sketty (Chris) off this very forum for selling me this fine old 57 11 window.

After selling my double door panel to Ben (ready for a ratty resto), I needed a split to to fill the void (since the barny will be a much longer term resto). Therefore this bus will suffice - will be much more family friendly with our new bub on the way in less than two months!

Anyway plans are to fix the necessary rust and have it structurally sound for rego purposes but it will keep its current patina where possible for now. Hopefully get it on the road as soon as time permits although I'll only really be only able to work on it after hours (since I will be busy with other people's projects nowadays!).

Dasdubber · Post by **Dasdubber** » Thu May 08, 2008 11:32 pm

As you can see I need a front seat and some other bits!

Although its rusty the thing I love about this bus is there are no previous "repairs" I will have to undo - what you see is what you get! No shiny paint to hide nasties

Dasdubber · Post by **Dasdubber** » Thu May 08, 2008 11:36 pm

After collection today from sketty, I dropped it off to Custom Veedub for an IRS conversion. Once I get it back I'll narrow the beam and start the rust repairs. I'd like to have it on the road for valla but I think I'll be too tied up with other's resto's which have to come first!

more progress when it happens
Al

frenzix · Post by **frenzix** » Fri May 09, 2008 6:17 am

perfect look.. you going big engine?

Dasdubber · Post by **Dasdubber** » Fri May 09, 2008 8:14 am

Probably just a wee-little engine to get it on the road....I have a reverse rotation Chev Corvair engine (originally from Kombibob) that has been waiting patiently for many years....so I think that will end up in the bus at a later stage!

Unless of course I get pursuaded to put in my 2442 turbo/efi engine currently being built....but I want to run that in the oval to see how quick it can go in the quarter first.
AL

warb · Post by **warb** » Fri May 09, 2008 9:25 am

nice one mate, will look sweet on the road, ill have my fingers crossed for ya, for valla.. love to see it.

Tonz Magonz · Post by **Tonz Magonz** » Fri May 09, 2008 11:52 am

Al,
That baby has patina in spades....!
Definately has the makings of a very cool ride..
Will look forward to more pics as it progresses.

Cheers Tonz

Mango · Post by **Mango** » Fri May 09, 2008 12:47 pm

Love it!!
I know what you mean about "what you see is what you get, no shiny paint" my `59 Mango is in original paint with no previous repairs. You can never recreate that look either. Preserve it!

byronbus · Post by **byronbus** » Fri May 09, 2008 1:15 pm

Looks great al, cant remember the history but i do remember helping unload this thing at mullers when brendan bought it...Didnt shane own it for a while as well...

Love dove blue buses

warb · Post by **warb** » Fri May 09, 2008 1:20 pm

ha, thats right, that was a few years back now?..

byronbus · Post by **byronbus** » Fri May 09, 2008 1:24 pm

Yeah, this has been floating for a few years, glad its getting some loving...

ppp · Post by **ppp** » Fri May 09, 2008 1:51 pm

Nice bus you've got!
Looks mint to me

sketty · Post by **sketty** » Fri May 09, 2008 2:35 pm

Done a lot of kilometres on the back of a trailer this one.Ive got room in my shed for the 15 now.

sketty · Post by **sketty** » Fri May 09, 2008 2:36 pm

Dasdubber · Post by **Dasdubber** » Fri May 09, 2008 2:39 pm

Sorry I didn't have a chance to chat more yesterday Chris - had to be back on the coast for our obstetrician appt (lucky the doctor was running 2 hours late as I was about 1 1/2 hours late)!!

Hope to have a less rushed chat next time we meet. Glad to see the 15 window can reclaim the shed space!
Al