My 57 panel resto.

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My 57 panel resto.

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Gday All

I thought it was time to give something back to the DSK community, so heres some pics of my 57 panel, or whats left of it.

Ive started to disassemble the rusty areas prior to fitting new parts.

The top half is pretty good, down low is the rusted areas.

Ill be fitting a AH code beetle gearbox, creative adjustable IRS rear end, hydraulic clutch, narrowed K an L front beam, disc front brakes, safaris and twin carb engine, . Havent thought about engine too much yet (suggestions for this combo???)

Got a bit to worry about before then though.

cheers Chris (oldturtle)
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usual rust up front
usual rust up front
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Someone chopped up the seat bulkhead, so I have another one for it that I have to install, got some slight chassis issues to , haha
Someone chopped up the seat bulkhead, so I have another one for it that I have to install, got some slight chassis issues to , haha
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The rear floor had been chopped up as well by the previous owner, so that'll be replaced as well.
The rear floor had been chopped up as well by the previous owner, so that'll be replaced as well.
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Started to remove what was left of the I beams outriggers tophat sections.
Started to remove what was left of the I beams outriggers tophat sections.
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Bought a set of 15 inch BRM's for it.
Bought a set of 15 inch BRM's for it.
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Post by D-Train »

fuck me. good thing they make repair panels...
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Post by GottaSplit »

D-Train wrote:fuck me. good thing they make repair panels...
I was thinking the same thing... not much 57 metal left :shock:
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Post by GottaSplit »

....but good to see another survivor... love the BRMs
Keep us posted on the resto oldturtle
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Post by FrankenCab »

nice ... perfect time to tub it
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Post by Ian 68 »

Well done for taking it on Chris, it'll be a beauty when it's done.

Keep chipping away and you'll do it.

Best

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Post by oldturtle22 »

I sure doesnt come without it's challenges.

Im just going to take my time. It is a long term project.

Cheers all

Chris
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Post by paul willans »

no wonder you havnt thought about an engine yet!
clk500 AMG
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Post by Tonz Magonz »

Great patina there..
Would look cool with wax finish on the bare metal..
Wanted..Barny bits or 60's Supercharger other than Judson
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Post by oldturtle22 »

Not natural patina though tonz unfortunately
Previous owner had it sandblasted and not primed???
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Post by Tonz Magonz »

oldturtle22 wrote:Not natural patina though tonz unfortunately
Previous owner had it sandblasted and not primed???
Ahhh.
Thats the new high speed 2012 patina system...
Wanted..Barny bits or 60's Supercharger other than Judson
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Post by smifff »

Looks like a big project.
Good luck with it.
Where are you getting your panels from??
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Post by oldturtle22 »

Hi smiff

Yes it will be a big job. But Ive always wanted one and am determined!

As far as panels go, not really sure. i was thinking autocraft mainly. Ive heard they are a good fit.

Any opinions on this?

Oh well thanks for the comments.

Ill check in again soon when Ive made some progress.

cheers Chris
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Post by joshroom »

good werk turtle, I'm sure you'll turn out a sweet bus!
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Post by Leroy »

Sweet looking Panel you have there. Nice to see another 50's bus for QLD.
oldturtle22 wrote:
Any opinions on this?
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