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That's one very solid looking bus :shock: ...... not jealous.... much! ;) Very nice indeed, great progress with some great work and attention to detail.... keep those pics coming! :D

Thanks for the info. Is the 'Clarke CSW13T' the one with the fuzzy logic control? Has anyone found anywhere that sells these for a good price as I've only seen them at Machine Mart I think and they are not cheap? Keep the progress pics coming! :D

What video? :shock:

Nice Progress! By the way.... if I'm not mistaken it looks like some of your welds are spots.... what spot welder do you have/use?

Hi All, Advertising for a friend who has a small secure yard with separate units available for rent. Each one has light and power suitable for storage or as small workshop, so ideal for a winter project or maybe a longer term DIY restoration. Available for private hire/use only and not for use...

Was hoping to have it finished in time for use at my wedding next spring.... however we have also just completed (yesterday) on a new house which needs a shed load of work too...... so I expect that progress on the bus will be a fair bit slower than normal for the foreseeable future? :roll:

Thanks Mate..... although I'm sure my photos make it look better than it actually is ;)

Hi Nugsy, I get my panels from all over to be honest... I've bought several that I haven't used as they have been so poor. The only way I could get half decent fit for the rear corners was to buy the full OEM (Brazilian) ones and cut off the lower pieces that I needed. For the rear arches I have...

Looks Ace!!!! 8)

Looks great.... but how do you guys mock up these images from Bus selecta..... do you all do customise the images with photoshop or the like..... or am I missing out on some whole new version of bus selecta that has pop tops and other selections etc????

Deffo the white...... instantly made me sit up straight whilst involuntarily nodding my head and muttering the word "Yeahhhhhhh"...... also lovin the idea of de-chroming/blacking all the deluxe trim and headlight rings etc etc.... kind of gives it an OG look with a modern/german twist! IMHO...

Thanks guys...... you've made me feel as though I was missed :oops: Really can't wait until I'm all done and the van is back on the road and hopefully in a future Earlybay line up, as it'll be great meeting all of you face to face. Through posting my progress on this forum and in return for...

Its been a long time since my last confession..... I mean update! Not a lot to show as I kept forgetting to take my camera but the inner arch and rear stone guard is all repaired now and I have trimmed and trial fitted my rear arch repair: Next I need to trim and trial fit the rear corner...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1972-VW-CAMPER-major-restoration-project-campervan-t2_W0QQitemZ150384821444QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Campers_Caravans_Motorhomes?hash=item2303a244c4 Just look at the Chassis...... OR NOT? :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

Neptune Blue all the way..... but then I would say that ;)

Nice work! I've got this bit to do yet so this was great to see! ;)

Nice work! You gotta luv a Tub!

Hi Ched, thanks for the kind words. For stipping back paint/old filler etc and preparing panels I use Stripping discs from Frost: http://www.frost.co.uk/item_Detail.asp?productID=9341&frostProductName=Stripping+Disc+%28100mm%29&catID=16&subCatID=&FrostCat=Cleaning&FrostSubcat= For grinding...

Now thats what I'm talking about...... looking great! Poe is back!

Jeeeeeeeeeeeee whizzzzzz man! :shock: :shock: :shock: Fantastic...... just when you think this couldn't possibly get any better........ WOW! Top work Nelly!