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Late 50's 11 Window Boronia Brown

Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 5:43 pm
by foxworth
Here is my bus in its sad state, has been in my driveway for 2 years like this.
I have built a carport over it and have started cleaning and will start cutting soon.
Driver Side.JPG

Re: Late 50's 11 Window Boronia Brown

Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 5:54 pm
by foxworth
a bit more

Re: Late 50's 11 Window Boronia Brown

Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 6:24 pm
by MID WEST DUBBER
Nice.. Look forward to seeing this progress.

Re: Late 50's 11 Window Boronia Brown

Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 7:05 pm
by Leroy
Awesome patina! 8)

Re: Late 50's 11 Window Boronia Brown

Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 1:26 pm
by foxworth
this what ive cut so far
CORNER.JPG
not sure how high to go with cut to replace corner, probably obove the beltline where it is creased.
pretty much the only gutter rust....... so far
GUTTER.JPG

Re: Late 50's 11 Window Boronia Brown

Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 1:36 pm
by foxworth
got this replacement corner from 'animal' also he sent a section to sort the part of arch i removed. thanks mate
REPAIR PANEL.JPG
can anyone tell me the best way to straighten the panel that holds the the engine lid hinges, if you can look closely on the rear shot it shows it kicking up on the right handside where that whole corner was messed up.

Re: Late 50's 11 Window Boronia Brown

Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 1:47 pm
by ltonk
Hi Mate,

I have a similar looking project going at the moment. Where abouts are you located?

Luke

Re: Late 50's 11 Window Boronia Brown

Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 1:57 pm
by foxworth
Hi Luke Im in North Western Sydney.
What have you got going?

Andrew

Re: Late 50's 11 Window Boronia Brown

Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 2:08 pm
by foxworth
been trying my hand at panel beating, bit crap but hopefully will learn slowly.
have taken big dent out of front but left with the smaller 'oil canning' number you can see here.
bus 4 007.JPG
also the line of front window on passenger side is bent if you look closely
bus 4 003.JPG
replacement peice for arch
bus 4 011.JPG
and finally question about my cargo doors, any tips on straightenting out bottom edge would be appreciated. van was dragged on ground without wheels at some stage and doors suffered.
bus 4 009.JPG
bus 4 009.JPG

Re: Late 50's 11 Window Boronia Brown

Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 2:18 pm
by ltonk
I have a boronia brown in Newcastle.

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Re: Late 50's 11 Window Boronia Brown

Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 2:52 pm
by foxworth
Hey Luke
I have seen that one before, looks great and very complete.
your miles ahead of me, mustnt be far off rego?

Re: Late 50's 11 Window Boronia Brown

Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 7:40 pm
by FrankenCab
you could have pushed that corner dent out as vw steel is great to work with , atleast its easy to get to the spot welds once you get corner back on

Re: Late 50's 11 Window Boronia Brown

Posted: Sat May 04, 2013 2:07 pm
by foxworth
your probably right klause......
need your skills :)

Re: Late 50's 11 Window Boronia Brown

Posted: Sat May 04, 2013 2:12 pm
by FrankenCab
big hammer and port a power and contemplation time of how it was hit so you can reverse it

Re: Late 50's 11 Window Boronia Brown

Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 7:16 pm
by animal
Nice work Andrew,happy to help out mate.