Retrovans 75 Fleetline panelvan - Project

[retrovan]

Hi Mark,
Still have not found the "Caps Lock" key I see............
Yes its good to get some progress, and yes both mig and tig are used for different areas.
Only using Green Panels where the profile is dominant, otherwise such as with the beetle just forming steel to fit.
The edges are not overlapped, it just looks like it, but are 1st tacked, then shaped, then spot tacked to fill.
Then ground to flat.
Still hoping to have both ready by end of December break.
See you getting into things now, soon we will have to refer to you as the Durban VW king.......

Herman

[JonnoDub]

Hi Mark,
Still have not found the "Caps Lock" key I see............

Herman

Lol that MARK ! Its looking good.

Jonno

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[retrovan]

Well its been a long time coming, but here are some shots of the bus at this moment.

Was hoping for it to be nearing completion, so the assembly can begin, but lets get some colour on her 1st.
























Well till next time,

Herman

[Tony Z]

It begins....

[dixtoy]

Enjoy, miss mine everyday


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[jolas]

good luck there Herman - no turning back now

[retrovan]

Thanks guys, the expectation of the Bus and the Split Beetle being ready for George next year is driving me mad,

Ok,...OK.. So maybe I am, but I will give it a good try.

Herman

[Eagle]

I like this positive attitude to have both at George in Feb!!! All the best with the build and the wiring harnasses.

[retrovan]

I like this positive attitude to have both at George in Feb!!! All the best with the build and the wiring harnasses.

Hey, good to hear from you on the forum.

Thanks, maybe my optimism is bigger then my brain ability.......

But, there still is time.

herman

[retrovan]

So its been some time since this here thread has had attention, that is because all other project have taken all my time.

Not to spoil the surprise, there has been some movement on the bus it self, and this I will also reveal at some time soon.

Must say, I like... I Like a lot........

Herman

[retrovan]

We its been some time, and most of my time has gone into the Beetle and the Bay

So now I will wet you intreset, and post some after photo's, ........

From Inside.....

[retrovan]

We its been some time, and most of my time has gone into the Beetle and the Bay

So now I will wet you interest, and post some after photo's, ........

From Inside.....









Yes there is some work still to do, also sum Rust converter, and final Interior coat'

But it looks better then this..



And....



So till next time.....



Herman

[Bugger]

You are teasing the guys lekker

Time to Assemble and driving it

[acpaterson]

Herman that looks awesome, you must be so happy considering the "before" pics.. Awesome stuff.
Onwards and upwards.

regards

Alan

[retrovan]

You are teasing the guys lekker

Time to Assemble and driving it