G'day all, Jason here. Thought I'd introduce myself (hi ), and give you a run down on my new project. Some of you regular visits to the Kombi forum may of already seen this - anyway, bought her 6 or so weeks ago, after being in a shed covered in dust for 19 years. Have already had the front end rebuilt, reduction hubs re-done, gear box mostly sorted, and am now onto the engine.
The shell went to the blasters on Monday and just got her back today - so panel works starts tomorrow.
We are into it pretty hard, so am hoping that we will have the majority of the work sorted within 4 to 6 weeks. Have found a terrific x panel master who is taking care of the panels, rust etc. Fortunately the bus has only ever had one repair job, and the rest is rust - of which their isn't a lot.
Anyway, enough chit chat - here are some pics. Will post some more post blasting tomorrow.
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Her first day at home
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Stripped and ready for blasting
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Well, the panel master (Geoff) is working his magic. I have ordered as many panels and parts as I can (within reason), including inner and outer LHS sill (with strengthener, battery tray, LHS rear 1/4 and the list goes on (thanks roy from the Bus Stop)
Essentially, this bus was originally a 62 standard kombi - so 11 windows, no rear seats and the one base colour.
I am turning it into an 11 window deluxe, two tone tourquiose (sp?), white, with cosmo green interior. Brad from Bus n Bug has been of great assistance thus far!
Originally this was going to be a daily driver, but with everyone's enthusiasm, I am thinking this might end up being a show car/daily driver - so am trying to do it og.
Anyway, here are some of the pics of work that haa happened in the last two days thanks to Geoff's hard work!
The blasters did a great job - no warping at all!
J
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LHS nose - new plate, cut out the few pin holes, and recessed new plate within.
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Another view of the same
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this one is going to need some work!
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Cut out and replaced - a bit more grinding and some filler should see this back to perfect
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Another section cut out, replaced and treated - he's doing a good job
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Touching up a few holes in the floor.
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more work
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to be beaten
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couple of more holes
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New battery tray is on its way
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No prob's, they used Garnett, went full tilt underneath (Geof and I dropped the box and front end to make sure we could get to it all) and wound it right back for the larger panels. He didn;t do the inside of the roof or the interior panels - just the ribbing. Anyway, the dude was super careful and I am chuffed with the job!
look at its lower nose , could be the only one left with no ding as it came from factory
sweet ride i must admitt i liked it in the og paint, but i am sure it will look a million bucks with a fresh new look.
still cant get over that original paint was some of the nicest i have seen.
i guess i am going to have to get over it as its gone forever very nice bus for sure
Here are some progress shots - work to date. Just waiting on the new floor section to arrive - so onto some panel straightening now. Some shrinking of the roof from a previous roof rack is needed and a little more straightening.
Geoff is doing a great job of the panels and taking real care to get her back to original - it's nice to meet a bloke who has so much passion!
Anyway, enjoy.
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How good is that looking!
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hmmmm - nice
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Just got to whack that heater pipe back in and we're lookin good
), and give you a run down on my new project. Some of you regular visits to the Kombi forum may of already seen this - anyway, bought her 6 or so weeks ago, after being in a shed covered in dust for 19 years. Have already had the front end rebuilt, reduction hubs re-done, gear box mostly sorted, and am now onto the engine.
