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Re: 55 microbus

Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2020 9:49 pm
by rusty 55
winerot wrote:Yeh keep it, finish at your own pace & just looking at it will make your days better.

I still regret moving mine on.

Yeah she ain’t going anywhere. Except for when I’m driving it

Re: 55 microbus

Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2020 11:37 pm
by rusty 55
Had a couple of hours spare today in between other stuff so had a little play in the shed
I’ve now removed the engine lid, rear hatch, front bumper and chopped most of the bottom of the front
Also scrapped the insulation of the rear parcel shelf, it’s a bit rusty under there, found a few holes

Re: 55 microbus

Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2020 12:47 pm
by splitthis
Good work mate. Stoked to see some progress.

Re: 55 microbus

Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2020 3:39 pm
by rusty 55
At the moment It’ll just be bits of cleaning up and rust removal. Work out a shopping list. An hour here and there, all adds up

Re: 55 microbus

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 9:14 pm
by braddick
Any updates mate

Re: 55 microbus

Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2021 7:55 pm
by rusty 55
braddick wrote:Any updates mate
Unfortunately the only thing that’s been done is shit has been building up around it!
It’s been a crazy year, can’t believe it’s been a year since!
Hopefully back on it soon

Re: 55 microbus

Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2022 7:11 pm
by vanell
Hey Big Dave, another year gone, any updates?

Re: 55 microbus

Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2022 10:12 pm
by braddick
vanell wrote: Tue Feb 08, 2022 7:11 pm Hey Big Dave, another year gone, any updates?
Yeah I’m keen for some progress updates
This bus is in my top 10 coolest buses on dsk ( IMHO) so we want to see some ACTION Dave

Re: 55 microbus

Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2022 10:37 pm
by Beatts
When’s shed night starting Dave? We’ll all behave and skin some knuckles in the process.

Re: 55 microbus

Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2022 5:40 pm
by rusty 55
Guys I’m desperate to get on it but life keeps getting in the way. Unfortunately its been tucked back in the corner. I did however clean all the shit out of it, removed the last couple of windows and pulled the headliner out since last update but no pictures as there’s not much to see.
Definitely plan to start on some welding this year tho

Re: 55 microbus

Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2022 8:38 pm
by braddick
Any Updates bud
Get that oven cleaner out this weekend with the heat gun

Re: 55 microbus

Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2022 11:43 pm
by rusty 55
I wish there were but sadly no. It’s getting closer to the middle of the list!

Re: 55 microbus

Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2022 10:07 pm
by braddick
Valla in 2 yrs time bud
Matt’s made a pledge to get it done
U blokes in SA only have to ring up for reg and it’s happy days, right

Re: 55 microbus

Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2022 9:26 pm
by rusty 55
Well in the unlikely event of me actually getting this bus on the road in 2 yrs there ain’t no chance of me driving it to Valla.
It’s going to be original running gear, don’t think I’d get enough time of work. Besides someone will need to be the designated drinker

Re: 55 microbus

Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2022 9:29 pm
by rusty 55
Unfortunately no walk in rego on this bus, will need an inspection as the plate has been reassigned and no paperwork.