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Post by frenzix »

side bumper brackets are on the wrong way but i spose they will work ok !
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Post by zeuspig »

So they are, good spotting. They still do the trick.

As for the Old Bar I am trying. All depends how often I can get up there to do the work.

My next step is to buy the rear corner lower panels and cut them out.

I need a 2 lt Gearbox if anyone has one? And the drivers side door top??
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Post by kombi1976 »

Weren't you going to use a L-Bug box?
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I was but spoke with Schurmans and he has said the 2lt box is the strongest box to use.

I have found a couple of single plate boxes but will get a 2lt one if I can find one.
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Post by kombi1976 »

That is true but you can get an L-bug box built to handle the grunt and it is MUCH easier to fit in a Split.
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You have PM mate.
coz stupid is stronger than axles...
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Cheers for the info mate. Have replied and will buzz ya soon.
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Went out and spent a few hours on the bus. Repaired the under tray.
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Bent up a piece of metal to suit.
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IN she goes. JUst need to clean the whole thing up and give a quick coat of paint. Dull paint...
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Holes coming through fron the drivers guard.
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So have done the same, started to make up a panel to cut and weld into place.
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Cut shaped and welded in.
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Bit more work on the jacking point area. Cleaned it all up and chucked in a heap of fish oil.
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And that was it for the afternoon. Have sometime to spare next week a couple of days the week after so will be getting stcuk into it.
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Post by Leroy »

Looking good mate, that dash tray is amazing 8)
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Post by kombi1976 »

The whole damn CAR is amazing.
If nothing else it proves what can be saved.
BTW, ZP, did you chat with Pete about the tranny?
Make any decisions on that?
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Post by zeuspig »

I did and he gave me heaps of good advice thanks.

I will be going for a single plate bettle box.

I still need a drivers door top too and much much more...
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Post by splitbus »

What about the one "tombi" has for sale in the for sale section
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Post by zeuspig »

Cheers for that, I did see that one. Looks a little too perfect for my bus. :)

I have sent PM if he still has it and if it will fit a 58?
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