56 Bread Box

sk00lroad · Post by **sk00lroad** » Mon May 17, 2010 8:43 pm

bus hits the blasters this week, new panels just arrived....
kind of working a pretty full on schedule right now so not sure when i will get to work on the bus next, but will find time for some happy snaps soon of where are things are at!

my workmates thought i had lost the plot when i ripped apart a box to reveal a 50 year old rusty heater pipe, one trash is another mans treasure hey!!.......thanks to Rick @ Volkrecycle for helping me out!

Volksmuller · Post by **Volksmuller** » Mon May 17, 2010 8:48 pm

mate that acc pedal is VERY nice and will be a dream to use compared to the stock/ factory setup...keep up the good work...cheers steve

Dasdubber · Post by **Dasdubber** » Mon May 17, 2010 9:20 pm

Nice work Lincoln, blaster hasn't dropped your door back yet (maybe he'll have it done when he picks up your bus!).

Looking forward to seeing more progress and fresh ideas.
Al

sk00lroad · Post by **sk00lroad** » Tue May 18, 2010 9:26 am

thanks Steve...cant wait to use it!

hey Al, I spoke to Glen yesterday, hes going to drop the door back at your place so you can ream the hinge when you get a chance....talk to you soon m8!

sk00lroad · Post by **sk00lroad** » Wed Jun 09, 2010 8:05 pm

Recently my bus was sent to the blasters to get freshened up. Ive been stockading panels and parts so once the bus comes back-time allowing i will be hitting it pretty hard!

sk00lroad · Post by **sk00lroad** » Wed Jun 09, 2010 8:22 pm

steady does it-dont want to lose thevaluable metal i have left!

Leroy · Post by **Leroy** » Thu Jun 10, 2010 8:40 pm

AWESOME!!!!

sk00lroad · Post by **sk00lroad** » Mon Jun 28, 2010 2:45 pm

the breadbox has returned......cant wait to get cracking.

there were some surprises that revealed themselves nothing too serious just crazy little rust spots here and there. its great to get the bus back in the shed...my toyota doesnt think so but im pretty stoked!

Hoves · Post by **Hoves** » Mon Jun 28, 2010 3:17 pm

Looks very solid - cant wait to see more.

sk00lroad · Post by **sk00lroad** » Mon Jun 28, 2010 7:06 pm

Hoves wrote:Looks very solid - cant wait to see more.

yeah the rust isnt the worst ive seen,pretty typical in all the usual places from what i have seen of other buses photos.
Most of the time revolves around straitening it out-but i plan to replace most of the panels with new.

sk00lroad · Post by **sk00lroad** » Sun Oct 31, 2010 6:07 pm

Its been a little while since I have had a chance to have a good crack at things, the time away from the bus gave me a chance to gather a few much needed tools and parts i reqd to move forward....so with a head full of ideas its fullsteam ahead now...

I have kicked off with the lower passenger door repair,it was pretty bad. I will be replacing the inner and outer peices including the inner gusett. Both lower Gerson peices need some masaging but otherwise they are a pretty good fit.

Leroy · Post by **Leroy** » Mon Nov 01, 2010 9:33 pm

Awesome to see you back on this thing

sk00lroad · Post by **sk00lroad** » Sun Nov 21, 2010 6:29 pm

Still reconstructing the door, unfortunately the backing plate had to be replaced, so i decided to replace all the rusty pillar while i was there, due to the amount of rust it was making adjustment of the door almost impossible.
The door still needs alot of work to set gaps...

FAT 57 · Post by **FAT 57** » Wed Jan 05, 2011 8:43 am

looks good mate.

sk00lroad · Post by **sk00lroad** » Fri Jan 07, 2011 10:26 pm

Got a nice box of Gerson parts recently- c/- Elton @ Split Parts. Even better i found time to fit them.
The dogleg took a fair few trial fits, but fits like a glove after the right persuasion!
The door has been a real headache to get the gaps right, but im pretty happy with the final fit and big picture so far!

Onto some fun custom stuff in the next few weeks......