Re: '65 - Split bus resto....my project
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 8:34 pm
More then welcome.Dutch_Diver wrote:Thanks Chris....not long before I call in for that coffee....
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Re: '65 - Split bus resto....my project
Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 9:12 pm
I feel like I'm on a rollacoaster....Was supposed to have collected the bus this morning but not yet ready. Need it back I'm starting to go through "Cold Turkey":(
Re: '65 - Split bus resto....my project
Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 9:33 pm
Hang in there and leave the turkey for christmas 
Re: '65 - Split bus resto....my project
Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 1:20 pm
Good news.....collect bus on Mondayonce i sign the release papers and pay.......Brian has worked all weekend and still there now.
And we got the engine all running whilst there this morning...final bits of wiring to do and the front Emblem and all the mechanical & outside stuff done.
Then it's on to the interior....started to trial some of the interior I've made and made some more measurements. Will start a new project on interior for people to follow.
Final pics hopefully tomorrow when she's out and I'm driving her home
...Brian has worked all weekend and still there now.And we got the engine all running whilst there this morning...final bits of wiring to do and the front Emblem and all the mechanical & outside stuff done.
Then it's on to the interior....started to trial some of the interior I've made and made some more measurements. Will start a new project on interior for people to follow.
Final pics hopefully tomorrow when she's out and I'm driving her home
Re: '65 - Split bus resto....my project
Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 1:30 pm
OOOOOOOOHHHH that looks SO NICE! 
Re: '65 - Split bus resto....my project
Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 1:31 pm
There is so much skilled work that went into this.Looking like a million dollars Dutch. 
Re: '65 - Split bus resto....my project
Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 3:11 pm
Fine Ride Duttch you should be very CHUFFED
Re: '65 - Split bus resto....my project
Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 3:26 pm
Yo Dutch
Thats one outstanding bus.
Its exactly the colours I wanted for mine but gonna change now wouldn't want to cramp your style.
Definately one of the better restores.
Happy Riding
Thats one outstanding bus.
Its exactly the colours I wanted for mine but gonna change now wouldn't want to cramp your style.
Definately one of the better restores.
Happy Riding
Re: '65 - Split bus resto....my project
Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 3:52 pm
Your bus is looking beautiful. Congratulations!
Re: '65 - Split bus resto....my project
Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 8:41 pm
Thanks everyone for the support and nice words about "MO"...I only hope now I can get the interior together ready to rock on roll on the road with some of you!
Re: '65 - Split bus resto....my project
Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 8:51 pm
And soon it will have an original AA badge to mount on the bumper
Re: '65 - Split bus resto....my project
Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 9:06 pm
Yep....might need to polish it loads before hand mind unless you did before sending it Pine? 
Re: '65 - Split bus resto....my project
Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 7:48 pm
Bus not home.....needed to have the exhaust made which took all day by another garage. When driving (yes driving) the mechanic realised that the gears weren't going in easily so wants to do a little bit of work there. Finishing off but I think it will now be Friday or Saturday before she's home.Re: '65 - Split bus resto....my project
Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 8:21 pm
Awesome looking. Would love to see it up close and personal when in Stellenbosch again.
Keep those pics coming when you start the interior, and congrats for getting this far.
Keep those pics coming when you start the interior, and congrats for getting this far.
Re: '65 - Split bus resto....my project
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 6:06 pm
KarmaKoma.....more than welcome to pop in and see it over a beer or 2 or a ride out!
Checked MO this morning and all good. I have to learn that with patience comes perfection (or close to it). Insurance all sorted and hopefully picking up Friday evening or Saturday morning.
Brian (the Mechanic) is magic, I'm just a difficult & impatient customer!
Checked MO this morning and all good. I have to learn that with patience comes perfection (or close to it). Insurance all sorted and hopefully picking up Friday evening or Saturday morning.
Brian (the Mechanic) is magic, I'm just a difficult & impatient customer!