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zeuspig · Post by **zeuspig** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 8:49 pm

Spent another day and a half on the bus this week.

The left corner was cut fitted and welded in.

Made up another plate for inside and both fitted and welded inside.

Was running out of metal for that last one so cut up this BMW bonnet to make it up.

kombi1976 · Post by **kombi1976** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 9:25 pm

Good progress there and the best use ever of a BMW bonnet!

Ian 68 · Post by **Ian 68** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 9:42 pm

Have now seen the bus in the flesh and it's a beauty.

Got to admire the time and effort spent getting it to this stage, good work fella !

Speak soon

Ian

kombi1976 · Post by **kombi1976** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 9:53 pm

Hey, ZP, do you reckon you could take some pics of the entire Panel so we can see it as it is now?
The only full shots we've seen were before the wonder rust work started.

zeuspig · Post by **zeuspig** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:12 pm

Sure can mate the last I took of the entire bus was a while back but have this, not sure if I put this one up previously..

I found some little video clips of us pulling the ole girl out of the paddock, will try and work out how to put them up at some stage.

GFresh · Post by **GFresh** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 11:56 pm

If you create a youtube profile just upload them to there and then copy and paste the address bar link to the thread

sweet as, massive job on your hands there but it will be so worth it

What you have done already inspires others ..... very

kombi1976 · Post by **kombi1976** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 1:49 am

Totally.
How well does the front passenger door swing and shut, mate?
The metal next to both headlights seems pretty creased.
I'm guessing you'll be knocking that back out as much as possible.

zeuspig · Post by **zeuspig** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:04 am

Thanks, I will sort the videos out.

As for the doors, the drivers door had a problem opening but the passenger was fine, we had to put a lump of wood in the door and bash it to bring the crease out enough so the door will open. It all works fine now.

There is a hole in the passenger side where it has taken a hit so will have to fill that up at some stage.

zeuspig · Post by **zeuspig** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:20 pm

Started on the IRS set up the other day as well. Time to cut off those horns

I sliced each of them through

They were both full with dirt

After the cutting out with the grinder to clean it all up. This actually took a while to do.

zeuspig · Post by **zeuspig** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:22 pm

Here are the chasis rails to be welded in

The measurements to line up and in they go

I have a bit on this week but have a day or two spare next week so back out for more

kombi1976 · Post by **kombi1976** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:55 pm

Wow, ZP, excellent progress.
Valla next year?

zeuspig · Post by **zeuspig** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:12 am

I can only hope. Just have to keep at it.

axlepressbutton · Post by **axlepressbutton** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:44 am

Hey Mate,

I'm back on the coast next week and hope to come and see your work in the flesh. Looking awesome!

I'll be starting on the single cab when I get back (picked up some parts while in the U.S.) so I'll be asking you for some advice no doubt.

You planning on heading down for Run To The Sun on the Gold Coast weekend after next? A few of us might be meeting at the Ettamogah Pub early the morning of if your interested?

Stuart

zeuspig · Post by **zeuspig** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 11:53 am

Hey mate, your welcome anytime to come check out the bus.

I will be out there hopefully Tuesday or wednesday next week for the day.

As for the weekend after next I can't make it unfortunately.

zeuspig · Post by **zeuspig** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 10:12 pm

Another day spent on the bus last monday. Plan was for the day was to weld the chasis rails completely in, set up the gearbox, and get this ole fella back on some wheels. (it's been far too long)

At this stage we are just placing it all in and see what else we need, then will pull it out, clean paint and bolt all in properly.

Gearbox in it is a L-bug box and I took the nose cone off my splittie box to replace, made up a seal and chucked it on...

The front mount doesn't fit snug in so may have to modify it or get a spacer plate to get a solid fit. Or is there another way??

Rear and front hubs on and now to pull out the beams he has been resting on.

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