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Re: 1957 camper

Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2023 10:14 am
by Saxon bell
Long side in high build primer

Re: 1957 camper

Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2024 1:03 pm
by Saxon bell
Made a large purchase from the US today to really add something special to my camper build. Not sure Ive seen a bus here in Aus with them before so.......

Ive also bought a stash of vw splitcreen parts from a guy I know as a bulk lot, no repro stuff. Ill be taking what I need and moving the rest of the parts on (with his permission, before someone jumps down my throat!) will offer up stuff here first.

Re: 1957 camper

Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2024 8:13 pm
by splitthis
Large in size or large in $$? Do we guess?

Re: 1957 camper

Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2024 8:00 am
by Saxon bell
Both actually. Its a period accessory x6......Im not big on too many details on my cars but I feel this will make it quite unique. Guess away :D

Re: 1957 camper

Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2024 8:06 am
by Saxon bell
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Re: 1957 camper

Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2024 8:09 am
by Saxon bell
Front corner now in high build primer. Short side ready for primer
Bit of rust work on cargo doors and rear engine lid. It’s coming up pretty nice. Decent gaps all round

Just bought my mate a new toy as part payment for his work. It’s gonna be an awesome Resto. It runs and is complete but will be pulled apart detailed and slightly modified
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Re: 1957 camper

Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2024 4:10 pm
by splitthis
6 you say? Full set of jalousie windows?

Re: 1957 camper

Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2024 4:33 pm
by Saxon bell
Yeah, 6 was a fat clue!

Restored originals, all 6 with matching tempered glass. I’m super excited about them, will make the build I reckon

Re: 1957 camper

Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2024 4:34 pm
by Saxon bell
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Re: 1957 camper

Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2024 5:23 pm
by splitthis
Very cool, do they have fly screen?

Re: 1957 camper

Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2024 3:06 pm
by Saxon bell
Im getting some inside trims. Ill get some fly screens made locally....Could do myself but I want the mitre joints perfect

Re: 1957 camper

Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2024 8:21 pm
by MID WEST DUBBER
Looking good, going to be a ripper bus

Re: 1957 camper

Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2024 9:59 am
by Saxon bell
Anyone have any cargo door top sections spare???????? Save fabricating them

Just after the top bar

Re: 1957 camper

Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2024 5:17 pm
by Saxon bell
So, my bus is not far away from paint now, then onto reassembly. Ive done a lot of car builds over the years but Im particularly excited to get this one back and start using it. Im super happy with how its going top look.

AND THEN A HUUUGE curveball comes along

I come across an OG paint 57 baronia brown bus for sale with super consistent mild patina. Basically a dream scenario.

Requires the usual lower welding but its a pretty small in comparison to other builds

Im so close to the end and its like starting out all over but OG paint is the dream esp in a rare colour

It will cost me way more time and money and it will be so much more effort but I could do a ground up build with new underneath and mechanicals with character on the outside.

Then Im wondering. if I'm being unthankful for what I have???

Re: 1957 camper

Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2024 5:17 pm
by Saxon bell
Saxon bell wrote: Thu Feb 08, 2024 9:59 am Anyone have any cargo door top sections spare???????? Save fabricating them

Just after the top bar
Many thanks to Cooper for the cargo cuts