58 panel Melbourne

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Markopolo
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58 panel Melbourne

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G'day all!

Just started work on my 58 panel - when i get some time i will throw some pics up. Was in terrible shape when i got her but am determined to get her back to health. Going with some drivability mods so as to keep up on the freeways etc.

Looking at a Red9 front end and a CB Performance engine upgrade. (Sorry purists :P ) up in the air for colour schemes etc so am getting some renderings done and might run a poll on here for some advice.

Cheers,
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Welcome aboard mate :)
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Welcome, can't wait to see some pics!
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here she is.

lots of dents, lots of rust, nothing but true love!!
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Mate,

Just push out the dents , weld up the rust and roll it. It would be a shame to paint over that.
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its had someone do that already - the doors are dead, and the body held together with bugle screws.

this will be brought back to its former glory.
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Welcome mate, this the one from Coolum / Sunny Coast ?
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Mermaid Beach.

LHD walkthrough
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Santa came early :D
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Nice Red9 front and rear , brakes as well! You were a good boy this year
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Gotta love santa
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067DUB wrote:Nice Red9 front and rear , brakes as well! You were a good boy this year
if only Santa had room in his sleigh for a donk and gearbox...
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Geoff Scott Special ready for assembly...
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and body progress, waiting on the replacement cargo doors before squaring her all up and final panel fitting.
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