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Tell you what, you can swap it for my "more holy than righteous" '55. :D
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ROCK SOLID!!!! 8)
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Got some more done over the weekend cleaned up the floor came up real nice
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Stripped the bumpers and two more doors the passenger side will need a new skin but the drivers is straight.
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Finally got some 2K undercoat on the remaining panels. see how flimsy the cargo doors are ( barndoor cargos ).
Things are progressing really well so much quicker without having to deal with rust issues.
I plan to start stripping and treating the shell next weekend. Mitchell
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some progress 10 lts stripper 4 stripping discs and about 40 hours later and there is no paint on the body to speak of. The shot of the nose with the paint stripper is a classic.m
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clean, notice the pressed emblem. try stealing that!
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that thing is bullshit solid :shock:
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Good one Mitch I may see it next week or meet you at Crescent poss wednesday
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Love the 15 windows vans. Looks like a beauty.
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Looking good Mitchell - what colour(s) are you going to go with?
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thats bullshit :shock: is there any rust in it at all besides the bumper, wow would love to find one as pristine as that.
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Incredible :!:
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Mitchell, If anything I could help please let me know :-)
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Nice 15 Window Bus.
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Thanks Pat . Ill let you know. Hi TT2 nice chatting the other day mate you love 15s dont you!

I have finished stripping and treating the body. started on my rotiserrie and parts sourcing . progress is good ATM and got some inspiration from Old Bar this weekend. A couple of pics bellow .Mitchell
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