At last! My '64 Split Panel!
Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 8:01 am
I can't keep it quiet anymore! I've managed to acquire this beaut of a panel van and am ecstatic about it! 
Some of you might recognize it as it belonged to Bugger for a time. He'd sold it to a bloke in PE and I've now bought it from them. I've been on the hunt for years for a split and have always had a thing for a panel van. To have managed to get this one is nothing short of a miracle! 
Jacques and Pierre, YOU ROCK! 
It isn't with me as yet as the only time they can transport it up is this weekend Sunday, so Monday I'll need a bag of lemons to wipe the smile off my face!
Here are some of the pics as it stands at the moment which were sent to me from the current owner as well as from Pierre.
What I have already arranged is a set of correct bumpers (front and back) and some 14" bus rims - thank you Pierre . We're going to have them spruced up and painted white and will fit them as soon as possible. I'll be on the hunt for four decent original hubcaps soon so consider that hint as dropped 
. Pierre gets those jazzy rostyles that are on the bus at present. He's also sourcing a rear seat as I'll need that when bunging friends (or mother) in the back for a drive about .
This bus is going to be put to work! All being well, a friend of mine is starting up a business which we'll need a light commercial vehicle for. It's be used to fetch and carry catering stock and driven almost every day (not huge distances though). Logos have been designed so as soon as he has the go ahead for the business, the bus will get a few transfers to proudly boast its status and usefulness on the roads
There are a few cosmetic imperfections which I intend to sort out over time. For now I want it spit and polished, rimmed and bumpered up, and ready to go!
Some of you might recognize it as it belonged to Bugger for a time. He'd sold it to a bloke in PE and I've now bought it from them. I've been on the hunt for years for a split and have always had a thing for a panel van. To have managed to get this one is nothing short of a miracle! Jacques and Pierre, YOU ROCK! It isn't with me as yet as the only time they can transport it up is this weekend Sunday, so Monday I'll need a bag of lemons to wipe the smile off my face!
Here are some of the pics as it stands at the moment which were sent to me from the current owner as well as from Pierre.
What I have already arranged is a set of correct bumpers (front and back) and some 14" bus rims - thank you Pierre
. We're going to have them spruced up and painted white and will fit them as soon as possible. I'll be on the hunt for four decent original hubcaps soon so consider that hint as dropped . Pierre gets those jazzy rostyles that are on the bus at present. He's also sourcing a rear seat as I'll need that when bunging friends (or mother) in the back for a drive about .This bus is going to be put to work! All being well, a friend of mine is starting up a business which we'll need a light commercial vehicle for. It's be used to fetch and carry catering stock and driven almost every day (not huge distances though). Logos have been designed so as soon as he has the go ahead for the business, the bus will get a few transfers to proudly boast its status and usefulness on the roads
There are a few cosmetic imperfections which I intend to sort out over time. For now I want it spit and polished, rimmed and bumpered up, and ready to go!
