15 window splitty

smithy2444 · Post by **smithy2444** » Thu Apr 25, 2013 6:22 pm

been chasing a splitty for quite some time now and finally got my hands on a 15 window splitty after selling my bay and using it to fund this project , the rust is pretty bad and lots of panels will need to be replaced but im sure with some tlc she will come up alright
this is my first split so any tips and advice would be great
thanks
Jacob

rabidkombi · Post by **rabidkombi** » Thu Apr 25, 2013 7:28 pm

Congratulations,well done.

kombi niko · Post by **kombi niko** » Thu Apr 25, 2013 7:31 pm

Sweet bus, that will come up a treat!! surf mobile?

bulliboy · Post by **bulliboy** » Thu Apr 25, 2013 7:49 pm

Nice work Jacob, Ill have to come by for an inspection.
MItchell

morts · Post by **morts** » Thu Apr 25, 2013 9:13 pm

Onya Jacob - welcome to the 15w club...

smithy2444 · Post by **smithy2444** » Thu Apr 25, 2013 9:37 pm

bulliboy wrote:Nice work Jacob, Ill have to come by for an inspection.
MItchell

haha sounds good mate ill p.m u my address so you can call by anytime and have a look ,might need your help to see what parts I am missing and the best way of going about fixing her up

cheers Jacob

FrankenCab · Post by **FrankenCab** » Thu Apr 25, 2013 10:23 pm

good to see it turned up ok , as i said big job ..if i find other bits i forgot to chuck in I'll let you know ...still have 15WDLX plates in storage at RTA or whatever their called now

smithy2444 · Post by **smithy2444** » Thu Apr 25, 2013 10:59 pm

FrankenCab wrote:good to see it turned up ok , as i said big job ..if i find other bits i forgot to chuck in I'll let you know ...still have 15WDLX plates in storage at RTA or whatever their called now

thanks for that arrived this morning and was over the moon

, all the cars are slowing down now and have a geez at her when driving past

can u recommend the best method tho in regards to replacing and fixing the main chassis beam
cheers
Jacob

Cam Biscuit · Post by **Cam Biscuit** » Thu Apr 25, 2013 11:26 pm

Welding course!

bulliboy · Post by **bulliboy** » Fri Apr 26, 2013 12:28 am

Hey Jacob I had a look on google earth I would be less than 400 m away as the crow flies.
We may have the highest 15 window ownership densities in Australia!
Mitchell

smithy2444 · Post by **smithy2444** » Fri Apr 26, 2013 7:16 am

bulliboy wrote:Hey Jacob I had a look on google earth I would be less than 400 m away as the crow flies.
We may have the highest 15 window ownership densities in Australia!
Mitchell

haha thats within walking distance! but we must have the highest densities then

How fare away are you with getting the 15 back on the road ?
Jacob

FrankenCab · Post by **FrankenCab** » Fri Apr 26, 2013 7:48 am

i would fab the lower section first then once thats been welded in cut out the side of it and plate that , i would do it that way so you get the correct curve of the chassis ..weld the bulkhead in first to get strength back into it

Tonz Magonz · Post by **Tonz Magonz** » Fri Apr 26, 2013 8:22 am

Also support chassis evenly from underneath to ensure everything is level and square before you start cutting and welding..

Work from the bottom up..

Good luck and enjoy the journey..

Cheers Tony

okrasa power · Post by **okrasa power** » Fri Apr 26, 2013 6:37 pm

Can't wait to see this 15 back on the road!! Rick to Mikki to Klaus to YOU

Carry the flag and save this old girl

FrankenCab · Post by **FrankenCab** » Fri Apr 26, 2013 6:59 pm

good to see it get the love , too many windows for me and needed the full hog to put it right as a shiny (blurghh) bus ..haha

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