Project "65"

surfncam · Post by **surfncam** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 2:42 pm

Hey,
Started the latest project last week, surprised how little rust there is, advantage of getting it way way out west Qld. Would like to go a single colour this time, something close to original, but definatley not a "back to original" resto. We hit Byron markets Sunday and saw the red and white single as well as a light blue single, this was enough to get the juices flowing, maybe 2 years (told the wife) but hopefully 12 months. Would like to get in touch with some of the guys at Byron and pick their brains for ideas...Keep ya posted..

byronbus · Post by **byronbus** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 4:21 pm

Ask away...My mate who bought my 66 11 window dropped in again today, starting to regret selling that bus...

frenzix · Post by **frenzix** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 7:23 pm

nice project , looks rot free

surfncam · Post by **surfncam** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 7:31 pm

Found a six pack of motivation in the back of the beer fridge last night so back into it. Finished stripping except for front beam then off to get blasted. Feels good.

Dasdubber · Post by **Dasdubber** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 9:47 pm

Bout time you started to get that garage dirty Cam! Give me a yell if you need a hand.

surfncam · Post by **surfncam** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 7:43 pm

Das,

Do you know how hard it is dropping your front beam with a vacuum cleaner in one hand?
I have literaly moved into the shed as the mother inlaw has moved in for 5 weeks to help out Trace (badly cut hand + 2 year old = trouble)so I'm spending some quality time with the bus.

surfncam · Post by **surfncam** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 8:06 pm

Finally got the beam out and only a bit more bad metal to remove then off to the blasters. Found some bog in the nose hiding a couple of dents as well.

Dasdubber · Post by **Dasdubber** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 8:37 pm

Good to see some progress Cam! Let us know if you need a hand with anything.

Volksaddict · Post by **Volksaddict** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 9:11 pm

Keep the pics coming..

surfncam · Post by **surfncam** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 1:37 pm

Rotisseri finished tomorrow, BIG THANKS to "slow n low" for posting that file, save me alot of time. Made a few modifications so bus could be transported on it, fully adjustable and broken down for storage. Great price for a top welder/engineer and done in a week. Just got to organise blaster now.
Cam.

beerdoc · Post by **beerdoc** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 11:17 am

Good work cam

rotiseries make things so much easier

Floor could with a mop

headley · Post by **headley** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 12:37 pm

How would you attach the van to the rotisserie though?

beerdoc · Post by **beerdoc** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 2:35 pm

I did mine through bumper mount

Shaven · Post by **Shaven** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 4:06 pm

beerdoc... is that ur current ride or sumthing special on the go???

beerdoc · Post by **beerdoc** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 4:42 pm

It will be my ride next year fingers crossed

Check it in 66 rhino

http://www.dsk.com.au/dsk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1300

Sorry Cam this will make your post messy