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Blitzkrieg · Post by **Blitzkrieg** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 9:31 am

I need to make seals for my Type 3's front indicators and rear reflectors. Now I see that you have done something similar. Perhaps I should go to Pro Auto and see what they have

Thanks for the idea Lowlight!!

lowlight · Post by **lowlight** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 10:33 pm

Some more pics (for blits)
Painted the inside. Also fitted the rear window.

lowlight · Post by **lowlight** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 10:57 pm

Made up wooden frame for sub hatch, and fit it tonight. Spray some black goodies, like indicator housing handbrake, gear stick and steering collom.

ajvw · Post by **ajvw** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 11:26 pm

supreme work. But aren`t so23`s supposed to have a beige interior paint job around the windows....or is yours a special order model....on that note what are the m-codes again?absolutely loving watching this thread.....this is a proper bus

Post by **calooker** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:07 am

If you need new front indicator (bullet) lenses I have a new set R180
Let me know.
Rui 082 830 6493

johanb · Post by **johanb** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 9:34 pm

Very nice bus.. Thanks for the tips on replacing some of the parts.. Always handy to know

lowlight · Post by **lowlight** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:56 pm

I took a sample to mix the paint, seems shade brighter to me aswell.
check the difference between the side and the back door on the last pic.

lowlight · Post by **lowlight** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 11:04 pm

Did some work again. Started with the bows in the roof and also put new ply wood on the side in the roof. That is for the roof lining ply wood to seal properly on the side above the window.

Cut the first piece of roof lining and also cut the hole for the sub hatch and gave it a coat of varnich.The front one mesure 120x139cm. Now for the second piece at the back, this one is a bit narrower at the back about 134cm.

lowlight · Post by **lowlight** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 12:21 am

Cut some more panels. No varnish at the shop.(same stuff I was using)

lowlight · Post by **lowlight** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 3:45 pm

Bought some varnish, cut some more panels. Going a bit slow, but trying to do every night a bit of work, even if it is just one panel.

lowlight · Post by **lowlight** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 11:06 pm

First panel fitted. Taking longer than I thought.

Dutch_Diver · Post by **Dutch_Diver** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 9:06 pm

LL, You are going an awesome job....well done. She's looks great already and I'm really jealous! Keep the patience and she'll get there!

lowlight · Post by **lowlight** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:04 pm

Thanks dutch. Got a bit side tracked Family was here and just took time off with them and easter

Work again on the bus today as family is back in Pta.Still struggle with the roof, have to replace wood on the sideof the roof to make it neat. Door panel,back door and long side panel are in

Took this photo but not good of the screws#6x16 and cap waschers 3.5 #6. they are larger than the ones that came out, but Im using 4mm ply wood instead of the 2.5 or 3mm

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:09 pm

That is such nice work.Looking good.

lowlight · Post by **lowlight** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 11:35 pm

Lets try again.
The side panelis in at last

The roof panelis in and out 3x but is in now. The sides on the roof panel needed some guidens to get into the groove on the side. there is a piece of plywood for that other wise the panel will sit against the roof itself.the ply wood was old and thus the problem, cut new pieces and it worked, so now its just for the back piece above the back door that will be tricky.

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