Jellybean - age and model still unknown

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Re: Jellybean - age and model still unknown

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Deon_Mostert wrote:It's got disc brakes in the front which makes me think it's a late '71
Disc brakes were introduced in 8/70 for the 71 model year. The VIN will put an end to this speculation.

If the bus doesn't have the VIN on a plate behind the driver's seat, then you can find it stamped on the bodywork to the right of the engine.
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Jelly bean showing off some new colours - well almost completed paint job. With some new bling and a few other accesories I'm picking up in the UK next week she will be on the road soon.

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8) will be great to see your bus on the road, nice progress, did you manage to sort out the speedo ?
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Yes, I managed to repair mine without touching your's. I also got the clock sorted out . Everything is sort of ready for re-assembly when I get back at the end of the month.
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Thats great, what are you going to do about the gap where the radiator was before ? Safe travels ........
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I already fixed the floor section . I was thinking of making a "cover plate" to bolt on to the front. I'm going to run a 240v circuit with 16 amp breaker in the bus as well - so just pull up in the camping spot and plug in. That plate will be housing the camping socket. --- still playing with some ideas.
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Got most of my spares from the UK last week. Will hopefully pick up the rest next week.
Its time for re-assembly...
I was planning on starting with the door seal replacement ( Seal kit) and installing the wiper assembly but againts my initial plan decided on taking out all the windows. I'm glad to say that all the metal "lip" is rust free ( Puts that nagging feeling out of my mind)
The three quarter window pillars unfortuantely are rusted through and through - time for the sliding window option I think.
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hmmmmmmmmm, what's the colours? It looks very Iron Man-ish.........
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Now that you mention it...it does look like iron man . lol
Its a Mercedes champagne pearl (slighly darker than expected) and a Ruby pearl ( Fiat I think) . Needed something to macth the planned interior - will see how it ends up :)
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Good looking baby that

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Might have to have a group shot when the Pea is back
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So assembly has finally started....doors almost completed. Rear door and engine seals fitted. Started with the wood paneling for cab doors , all glass cleaned and ready for install.
Things are going frustratingly slow although I'm spending every spare hour on her.

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Re: Jellybean - age and model still unknown

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Dont worry Deon just when you think this build will never end - it all comes together and you have got one good looking bus that feels oh so good when you hit the road :hangloose:
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Let's see if these pics actually load

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Re: Jellybean - age and model still unknown

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Fitted the last few body seals . Installed all the windows with new seals including a new sliding window. Installed new tail lights , new front indicators , new nuber plate light.
Busy installing new accelerator pedal assembly , new lock barrel and ignition switch , new Mk1 golf lights....will post some picks when done.

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