My 62 11 window resto - she is finished!(new pics 24 June)
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thanks.
Going to stick with og box and hubs have just been rebuilt. Eventually I'll shelve these and go IRS. Engine has been stripped, thrust cut bering re-machined and going back together in the next week or two.
Going to be an 1835 twin with mild cam, a flash carby and a nice pipe - but that's about it
Planning on building an original motor for her with an old block I've got, but that will be once the rest is done.
This is how I am hoping she will end up looking
Going to stick with og box and hubs have just been rebuilt. Eventually I'll shelve these and go IRS. Engine has been stripped, thrust cut bering re-machined and going back together in the next week or two.
Going to be an 1835 twin with mild cam, a flash carby and a nice pipe - but that's about it
Planning on building an original motor for her with an old block I've got, but that will be once the rest is done.
This is how I am hoping she will end up looking
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- this is what I am aiming for - getting the interior done by Brad and bus n bug - lovely bloke!
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- want her to look a little like this - and this type of colour scheme
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Been a little while so thought I'd update you all on the progress. Nearly all of the welding has now been sorted, and Geoff is busy grinding it all nice and neat. He is hoping to have the panel work knocked into shape and ready for paint in two weeks - can hardly wait (neither can the wallet).
As you wil see further down, have also coasted the car with rust conqueror. Apparently this stuff doesn't convert the rust, it simply seals it (perfect for those places you just can;t get into), and thus eliminates it getting any worse - if their happens to be any in those spots. Thought it was best to get into those places you just can't see. Apparently tests have proven this stuff performs better than gal. Once the car is complete, we will also have it gone over by the local rust prevention bloke.
As you wil see further down, have also coasted the car with rust conqueror. Apparently this stuff doesn't convert the rust, it simply seals it (perfect for those places you just can;t get into), and thus eliminates it getting any worse - if their happens to be any in those spots. Thought it was best to get into those places you just can't see. Apparently tests have proven this stuff performs better than gal. Once the car is complete, we will also have it gone over by the local rust prevention bloke.
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- yep that bald bloke is me - and to think I'm only 35. Anyway, welding done - we are spraying Rust Conqueror in every nook and cranny
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- this applicator made the process of applying the rust conqueror all the more easy. Drilled holes in around 8 places (bought grommets to suit) and have given the inside of main chasis, window frames, subframe where the floor meets, most seams etc etc a ni
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- panel in place
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- sill in place - we also use the inner sill strengthener
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- that is going to look nice
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- that's a pretty big gap
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- hmmm - now what
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Long time no see.
Anyway, Resto has been chugging along smoothly. I think we are at around 240 hours thus far - and hope to be applying colour with the next 2 weeks
Here are some of the latest pics.
Anyway, Resto has been chugging along smoothly. I think we are at around 240 hours thus far - and hope to be applying colour with the next 2 weeks
Here are some of the latest pics.
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- The complete passengers side sill has been removed and replaced, along with a large section of the floor
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- A section of the floor. The panel beater Geoff took the time to even get the ribs rounded of so it look nice and factory.
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- The nose - and yes that is bog. All dents have been removed, this is just to make sure that it is as flat as / finished off as good as new. Still to sand back so will be the finest of layer.
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- Bit more of the floor
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- Here you can see where rust had gotten to it - so we have blasted it back, and finished off the lip with bronze. Still to be finished.
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- The original owner had cut out the valance to fit in a dual exhaust motor. So that has been fixed, just needs finishing.
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- Here you can see a lot of the panel work, shrinks etc etc - getting ready for a layer of polyester to make things nice and smooth
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- This side is all but done, just the door to be rubbed back and a layer of polyester to be applied.
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jason... gr8 work mate. keep the pics coming!!!kombi1976 wrote:Gorgeous bus, mate.
And don't worry.......I'm also 35 and I reckon I probably have less hair on top than you.
as for the hair boys... ur not even in the race as far as lack of goes
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Still at it - have to finish all panel work and be ready for paint by next weekend - panel beater is moving to Perth to live!!!!
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- some of the inner - we decided to replace the drivers side sill as well. Only had a few rust spots, but thought, we've come this far - may as well give myself peace of mind
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- See - wouldn't even know it was replaced
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- Passenger side looking nice and straight
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- still got the front to do
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- bit of work on the back still to do
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- Inside jacking point and floor ready to go
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So, it's been a while but thing are back moving along again. The original panel beater has gone, but a panel shop has agreed to help and have a few of its workers work weekends when available to push the car through. Had 40 hours last weekend and she looks great. Need the roof finishing, then interior and underside prepped for paint. Sides, front and rear are right to go. Will post some pics of her soon.
While I am at it, I thought I'd post some pics of the upholstery that Brad from Bus N Bug has put together for me. As you will notice, I am getting the entire drink tray unit, plus seat, door cards, along with hood lining and side lining also _ the entire complete interior.
Now I must point out that I am not getting a reduction in price, a spotters fee or indeed any incentive for saying this, but as far as professional, helpful and downright honest people to deal with, Brad from Bus N Bug has been 10 /10. Seriously, he has gone well beyond the call of duty, and spent a great deal of time ensuring that I get, what I consider, to be a concourse job in respect to the interior - it's just fantastic and I know it will make the difference between a great job and an outstanding job. Thanks Brad, and seriously, if I can get you to Cairns to fit it for me, that'd be great!
While I am at it, I thought I'd post some pics of the upholstery that Brad from Bus N Bug has put together for me. As you will notice, I am getting the entire drink tray unit, plus seat, door cards, along with hood lining and side lining also _ the entire complete interior.
Now I must point out that I am not getting a reduction in price, a spotters fee or indeed any incentive for saying this, but as far as professional, helpful and downright honest people to deal with, Brad from Bus N Bug has been 10 /10. Seriously, he has gone well beyond the call of duty, and spent a great deal of time ensuring that I get, what I consider, to be a concourse job in respect to the interior - it's just fantastic and I know it will make the difference between a great job and an outstanding job. Thanks Brad, and seriously, if I can get you to Cairns to fit it for me, that'd be great!
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