1956 Bus Project Post Completion

Kombiiknut · Post by **Kombiiknut** » Thu Jan 12, 2023 9:05 am

More work ahead.
This tar/bitumen underbody shit proved to be a real battle, only thing that got it off was manual labour.

Kombiiknut · Post by **Kombiiknut** » Thu Jan 12, 2023 9:09 am

Woohoo, lets weld some new shit in.
I made myself go to the shed every Tuesday night at 7pm and stay there until 1am so i could get this bad boy moving.
My wife had already told me that i would never finish this thing, probs the best thing she ever said, as i now had to prove here wrong.

Kombiiknut · Post by **Kombiiknut** » Thu Jan 12, 2023 9:13 am

Some weeks mates would come over and keep me company, hold this hold that, drink this drink that, great times.
Nothing like the satisfaction when you cut rust out and then then new metal is all in place.

Kombiiknut · Post by **Kombiiknut** » Thu Jan 12, 2023 9:16 am

Not sure why, but i decided to make the outrigger supports with RHS and flat sheet, likewise i used RHS for the in between chassis sections too, think i liked the thoughts of the strength. Looking back, sure it all worked, but it also created work, who was i to think the Germans didnt get it right in the first place

Kombiiknut · Post by **Kombiiknut** » Thu Jan 12, 2023 9:21 am

These little weld clamps proved and still prove to be the best things i ever bought at Volksfest, from Patrick Brown from memory.

Well thats enough for one day, i know youve all seen it before, if there is any interest i will continue the load up to completion.

Cheers

spl65t · Post by **spl65t** » Thu Jan 12, 2023 11:40 am

Yes mate, nice build thread. Keep it coming

Linz

Ted2 · Post by **Ted2** » Thu Jan 12, 2023 12:52 pm

spl65t wrote: ↑Thu Jan 12, 2023 11:40 am Yes mate, nice build thread. Keep it coming

Linz

Second that

Griffin · Post by **Griffin** » Thu Jan 12, 2023 3:20 pm

Great work, looks like its coming along nicely. Looking forward to watching the build

splitthis · Post by **splitthis** » Thu Jan 12, 2023 9:08 pm

That dash is up there with the worst Ive seen! Having seen this thing finished I’m enjoying the build. Keep it coming mate. When was that DOVW? Maybe 2012?

braddick · Post by **braddick** » Thu Jan 12, 2023 9:15 pm

Having seen the finished bus I am also enjoying the history and build up
Great stuff mate keep the pics and info coming

red hot bus · Post by **red hot bus** » Thu Jan 12, 2023 9:34 pm

Na I thought you were cool before I saw the before photos

Cheeseboard · Post by **Cheeseboard** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 8:49 am

Geez you’ve dropped Champ in it about justifying the loss of all that amazing patina.

rusty 55 · Post by **rusty 55** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 2:18 pm

I’ll never be able look at this bus the same again, that paint was so good!
Oh well, its still an awesome bus and well deserving of a build thread. We all love pictures too

7/kombi/surfer · Post by **7/kombi/surfer** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 3:18 pm

Looking good. Any progress is good progress. Keep the pics rolling. cheers chuck

Kombiiknut · Post by **Kombiiknut** » Tue Jan 17, 2023 7:54 pm

splitthis wrote: ↑Thu Jan 12, 2023 9:08 pm That dash is up there with the worst Ive seen! Having seen this thing finished I’m enjoying the build. Keep it coming mate. When was that DOVW? Maybe 2012?

Yeah 2012 would be in the money I'm thinking

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