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Re: 1956 Bus Project Post Completion
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2023 9:05 am
by Kombiiknut
More work ahead.
This tar/bitumen underbody shit proved to be a real battle, only thing that got it off was manual labour.
Re: 1956 Bus Project Post Completion
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2023 9:09 am
by Kombiiknut
Woohoo, lets weld some new shit in.
I made myself go to the shed every Tuesday night at 7pm and stay there until 1am so i could get this bad boy moving.
My wife had already told me that i would never finish this thing, probs the best thing she ever said, as i now had to prove here wrong.
Re: 1956 Bus Project Post Completion
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2023 9:13 am
by Kombiiknut
Some weeks mates would come over and keep me company, hold this hold that, drink this drink that, great times.
Nothing like the satisfaction when you cut rust out and then then new metal is all in place.
Re: 1956 Bus Project Post Completion
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2023 9:16 am
by Kombiiknut
Not sure why, but i decided to make the outrigger supports with RHS and flat sheet, likewise i used RHS for the in between chassis sections too, think i liked the thoughts of the strength. Looking back, sure it all worked, but it also created work, who was i to think the Germans didnt get it right in the first place
Re: 1956 Bus Project Post Completion
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2023 9:21 am
by Kombiiknut
These little weld clamps proved and still prove to be the best things i ever bought at Volksfest, from Patrick Brown from memory.
Well thats enough for one day, i know youve all seen it before, if there is any interest i will continue the load up to completion.
Cheers
Re: 1956 Bus Project Post Completion
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2023 11:40 am
by spl65t
Yes mate, nice build thread. Keep it coming
Linz
Re: 1956 Bus Project Post Completion
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2023 12:52 pm
by Ted2
spl65t wrote: ↑Thu Jan 12, 2023 11:40 am
Yes mate, nice build thread. Keep it coming
Linz
Second that
Re: 1956 Bus Project Post Completion
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2023 3:20 pm
by Griffin
Great work, looks like its coming along nicely. Looking forward to watching the build
Re: 1956 Bus Project Post Completion
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2023 9:08 pm
by splitthis
That dash is up there with the worst Ive seen! Having seen this thing finished I’m enjoying the build. Keep it coming mate. When was that DOVW? Maybe 2012?
Re: 1956 Bus Project Post Completion
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2023 9:15 pm
by braddick
Having seen the finished bus I am also enjoying the history and build up
Great stuff mate keep the pics and info coming
Re: 1956 Bus Project Post Completion
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2023 9:34 pm
by red hot bus
Na I thought you were cool before I saw the before photos
Re: 1956 Bus Project Post Completion
Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2023 8:49 am
by Cheeseboard
Geez you’ve dropped Champ in it about justifying the loss of all that amazing patina.
Re: 1956 Bus Project Post Completion
Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2023 2:18 pm
by rusty 55
I’ll never be able look at this bus the same again, that paint was so good!
Oh well, its still an awesome bus and well deserving of a build thread. We all love pictures too
Re: 1956 Bus Project Post Completion
Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2023 3:18 pm
by 7/kombi/surfer
Looking good. Any progress is good progress. Keep the pics rolling. cheers chuck
Re: 1956 Bus Project Post Completion
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2023 7:54 pm
by Kombiiknut
splitthis wrote: ↑Thu Jan 12, 2023 9:08 pm
That dash is up there with the worst Ive seen! Having seen this thing finished I’m enjoying the build. Keep it coming mate. When was that DOVW? Maybe 2012?
Yeah 2012 would be in the money I'm thinking