pg/sg 55

[D-Train]

Thanks Linz!

looks good. Did you do any internal mods to the 36?

Only one, bigger oil pump. Apart from that kept it as stock as I could. Was a virgin case so had a crank grind and new bearings.

[D-Train]

Got a present in the mail. This bus didn’t come with them on it, but I do like them. Now wether to run them or not tho.






With some shine



The hole it’s sitting in is from an added electrical socket.

Still undecided about the reflectors so they will sit tight for now...

The mirror arm was wrong, not sure why. So I decided to remove it.
Eucalyptus oil Actually works really well!!! I pulled it out by hand after soaking it for 3days. Thanks Gunther
Prior to that weeks ago I’d had heat/pressure/clamps, shock hammer, Lanolin, wd40.... wouldn’t budge. Then along came eucalyptus... wow.





And reassessing the work that needs to be done, I’ve decided to remove the whole door. The bottoms need slight work so why not do it the easy way with the doors off. All the screws were seized in there, no heat, lube or impact drive would budge them. So out came the drills. Helped having the right tools for the job also..

[MID WEST DUBBER]

Every bit counts, great update Dion. This is going to be a very cool bus when finished

[braddick]

Awesome, going to get me some of that oil thanks for info/ tip
My screws only came out with drill weld a dob and unscrew with vice grip worked on every screw
Keep plugging away buddy

[spl65t]

Good stuff, bonus is the Koala’s now attracted to your bus

[D-Train]

Part of the passenger door has rusted out where the glass frame bolts through. So I’ve had an attempt at replicating the pressing to match the original one, using old floor steel, bashed it flat and had an attempt at it.

I Won’t say it, but may have nearly nailed it 1st go! Or close enough for my liking!



Old bit of floor from my old dc.


Even the screws sit flush like the originals.

[MID WEST DUBBER]

So good!

[D-Train]

So good!

Thanks mate. Very small steps

[spl65t]

Nice work !! So much more satisfying creating something then just purchasing it. Not that I know in the steel world, but I imagine it would be the same when I build a staircase
Cheers Linz

[kombi niko]

stella work mate!!

[braddick]

Great work mate
Can u show us how u did it always keen to learn new tricks/tips
It always amazes me how buses rust out in different spots

[braddick]

Also while I'm at it loved the junkyard dog in the hilltop hoods add for the up coming concert
Cheers

[D-Train]

Thanks guys! Pretty stoked on the oval in the clip. And hopefully the free tickets come soon also!

Now you are asking a bit much brad... ok, I’ll bang out another one this arvo step by step with pics.

[D-Train]

Here u go brad,

A quick example of how to do the panel at home if anyone is interested an needs one made.

Cut out from whatever, bash it flat if need be.




Punch a recess with socket of choice in a block of wood


Slight punch the steel with the socket to get a rough outline, then give it a hammering on the woods recess to get the indent



Centre punch the center and drill it to size



Use a screw with the socket and compress in a vice.


Give it a tidy up in the wooden recess again if need be.


And done! With simple tools.

[Jockster]

Clever boy.