55...part timer

[matara]

I remember seeing that bus at Tony's and thinking you'd have to be brave and daft to take it on, but you've done an amazing job. Looks top notch, and great to see another 55 on the road too.

[scotty*85vw]

I remember seeing that bus at Tony's and thinking you'd have to be brave and daft to take it on, but you've done an amazing job. Looks top notch, and great to see another 55 on the road too.

HaHa the words of a man who hasn't meet Chris.

was wondering if you would make it into town, cops sitting at the roadworks when I left.

btw. mris back. going to be touch and go. might be another bus for sale over hear iv pretty much destroyed my second l4/5 disc and have cracked some bone in there as the disc isn't holding up. Going for first lot of injection at $800 a pop next week. its really digging into bus funds.

good to see this rig again. shes looking steel er pun intended. lots of welding gone in and happy days ahead when your rolling.

[resinmonkey]

haha thanks steve - i got double measures of daft i reckon!

Scotty thats shit news mate - sorry to hear that, i know how lengthy the recovery process can be with this kind of injury but make sure you get plenty of advice from different specialists - i suffered for 3 years before finding someone that got me on the road to recovery- hopefully they'll get you fixed up quick

[evsky]

Is your van anchor waxed?

[resinmonkey]

Is your van anchor waxed?

No mate, at this stage it's just had a coat of penetrol about 12 months ago

[evsky]

Sweet just sussing out how I should protect the bare metal sections of my van I like the look yours has. Is the finish dry to the touch or is it oily? How often do you think you'll need to apply it? I guess I should do a search about it but just after your opinion. How good would getting our vans together be for some pics

[resinmonkey]

It drys hard after a couple of days but brush strokes can be an issue if you want a shiney finish, otherwise wipe it with a rag to get a more satin finish, burns off in the sun after about 6months, especially on the roof and it can yellow the paint a bit too

I'm thinking of using a product called rustmaster I think (macca??)
Will post pics when I find some

[resinmonkey]

finally have a space to rest

thanks to Jake at Fabrica in Byron for outstanding upholstery as usual!

[glw]

Ah, fantastic to see you still have the 55 and made progress.
Doing a much better job than i could too.
cheers
Gareth

If this post doesnt make sense this is Gareth that flew up to see it when you had the bus up for sale.

[splitbus]

Looking real nice Chris, won't be long now before your cruising the streets of Byron

[Tow Mater]

Oh shit Yeah Kris!!

Looking damn fine.

[resinmonkey]

Thanks guys

happy days

[D-Train]

really? plates?
thats awesome!!!

[resinmonkey]

got out today to meet scotty for a drive, unfortunately that wasn't to be but i got out and back in one piece - motors getting a bit hot up the hills but otherwise she's rolling pretty sweet

door cards starting to make an appearance now too!

[splitbus]

That's looking the biz Chris,