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remm340912 · Post by **remm340912** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 11:14 am

Well most of you already know that I was one of the fortunate ones to save one of those splits down in southern tas (refer to "what a shame" post in lost and found) and here she is. As you can see theres the usual probs but ive got her home and im actually surprised by how good she is. The roof is going to need a lot of work. Its my first split and my first resto ever and i will endeavour to keep you guys upto date. From what ive worked out shes a 59 with semaphores and delux interior. Bit of previous bog work done.
Enjoy

Rob

kombi1976 · Post by **kombi1976** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 1:50 pm

Pleased you found us, Rob.
A lot of work in that one.
Made any decisions since you posted it on thesamba.com?

1963 Empi Radar · Post by **1963 Empi Radar** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 2:28 pm

G'day Rob,

Glad to see she has been saved. Looks to be a good starting base apart from the roof. Best of luck with it

Wish i could get ahold of him, re the white panel over the bank. Can you help?

Cheers Bill

remm340912 · Post by **remm340912** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 5:05 pm

i think i will just get a panel beater to fix the roof. I think replacing it completely is a little out of my league. As for the white panel, I will have a chat to him next time i see him (which will be soon).

1963 Empi Radar · Post by **1963 Empi Radar** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 5:23 pm

There would be a fair bit of grog coming your way if your sucessful

whatnow · Post by **whatnow** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 7:56 pm

that looks like a bit of a mixed bag... some bits look ok even nice and others are just plain nasty. if gerson does a full roof you would be miles ahead. it is a really nice colour combo. please keep us up to date, i think most here (well at least some of us) love watching others progress from as found to on the road.

D-Train · Post by **D-Train** » Thu Sep 24, 2009 9:16 am

good mango...

hjsimpson01 · Post by **hjsimpson01** » Thu Sep 24, 2009 5:32 pm

Great, what a good base, as already stated

Looks like you have a pub over the road too, so not far to go to get some encouragement...

Could be a Microbus... There is a thread on here where members will tell you the exact detail based on the number from the engine bay... I'm starting to learn a little about these numbers etc... Any sign of seats there? I am after the frame of a middle seat, if not a complete one... for my 57...

Welcome, and good luck with the resto.. you've already got a better start than most... And yes, get roof done by a pro sounds good.. I have two that need the roof doing.. one will just be a rust replace job, but the other is a bit more serious... it'll be a "pay someone else" job...

Hands up anyone wanting to do it in Tasmania? (replace the roof rust, guys!)

Natwest · Post by **Natwest** » Thu Sep 24, 2009 8:05 pm

Big job there mate, but looks like fun. All the best mate!!!

FrankenCab · Post by **FrankenCab** » Thu Sep 24, 2009 9:56 pm

looks like fun doing torsion housing aswell , leave the front section as long as the glass fits and just buy the roof profile bits or get them folded for the sides .
good luck with it and keep posting pics , should be some donor busses down your way.

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