21 rat

[Leroy]

Sounds like this is going to be one bad ass bus

[tatvw]

Having people work on your car can be really fucking slow when u just want shit done!
Iv had some progress on the samba happy with the quality of work being done but wish it was faster, sill now complete with a bit more to go on the drivers dogleg, needing to do the headlight support panel now as well when the lower nose is done
Also Iv changed the direction of the build with the airbags, with the lefty I bought already having tubs and chassis notch all the bag stuff is going in that and once the metal work is all finished on the 21 the new 11window will be robbed of its 2276 freeway flyer narrowed beam and willwood disc break set up, will all go nicely under the 21

[rabidkombi]

Sounds like a great plan

[DRHEMS3]

This is going to be one awesome 21! Keep at it mate

[tatvw]

In between another bus and setting up a new shop the 21 was pushed aside for a bit, roof is finished front metal will be finished this week and the bus will be put on rings to roll over and finish up a couple of small bit underneath, has had the steering box raised and should be off to have the underside blasted in the next few weeks

[braddick]

This thing will be sweet as when finished looking forward too some paint blending
Keep the updates coming
Great work also

[tatvw]

Most of the metal work is now finished, just needing to spot weld in side window popout hinges safari bits and 2 repairs on the tailgate, had the whole underside sandblasted and etch primes and all sealered up for stone guard and paint today, will just be trying to blend over all of the repairs, hopefully body work is finished by end of the week and I can start fitting it out

[rabidkombi]

Looking good

[johnharte]

Looks GREAT

[tatvw]

Metal work all finished, laid down some paint today, only taken 6 yrs!!!!

[vanell]

that's awesome, great job on the paint blend, its great that you kept on going with it, just think of its as 6 years to get it right, well done.

[braddick]

That looks bad arse, congrats on getting it to paint
Keep the updates coming

[Steve Keeley]

Metal work all finished, laid down some paint today, only taken 6 yrs!!!!

6 years??? Ha, thats quick! I'm closer to 10, though the ends in sight.

[splitthis]

Metal work all finished, laid down some paint today, only taken 6 yrs!!!!

6 years??? Ha, thats quick! I'm closer to 10, though the ends in sight.

I’m pretty sure 10 years is a conservative estimation Steve

I’m not really a big fan of the whole rat thing but there is something so refreshing about a ratty deluxe. I guess it’s because most get all dressed up with shitty aftermarket parts. Need to get a photo with iron horse, Colin’s 23 and this bus. Like a who’s who of ratty deluxes.

[morts]

Metal work all finished, laid down some paint today, only taken 6 yrs!!!!

This thread needs (lots) more pics - I love this bus!!