1967 Neptune Blue Deluxe

[sparkywig]

I think only sunroof models had a double skin, and that's only around the aperture.

 

[K@rlos]

Only sunroof buses and westy pop tops are double skin. Westys are built on Factory sunroof buses

 

[sparkywig]

Another hour trying to get some strength back into the roof.
Panel bonding the roof panel to the middle brace should give some more rigidity.



Helper weight on the roof.



Gave the upper corner a quick panel wipe, the paint should come back with a polish once it's had a good clean.

 

[sparkywig]

Another morning at the lockup and a couple of jobs ticked off the list.
The galvanized pipe clip and tek screw holding the offside door shut has grated since I've had the bus, so the cab door lock mechanism was removed, stripped, cleaned and re-instated with a new spring. Part no. 211-837-061.
While the mechanism and handles were soaking in the parts washer, the window winder mech received some attention and lubrication.
Offside cab door done.
Before.



After.

 

[fallingoffalot]

That's some serious panel work there! Is there much metal replacement needed, i.e. welding, or is it all OK?

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[sparkywig]

Just a couple of small patches need repairing, but it is going to have a little modification and be tubbed and notched.

 

[fallingoffalot]

That sounds awesome. I've enjoyed the slight restoration on mine (I've only resprayed it and replaced the interior). One day I would love to tackle a full restoration like that. Would need a decent lockup first!

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[sparkywig]

Cleaning time today, borrowed a diesel hot washer.
Out in the open at last.







1st wash inside and out after a good soak in degreaser.







2nd wash and a drip dry.





Roof turned out not too bad.





Even managed to get the last bit of workshop wall painted while it was outside.



Back in it's spot for tonight.

 

[sparkywig]

Now it's nice and clean I can carry out a light T Cut on the panels.









Quite pleased with the outcome, especially as just elbow grease was involved.
Only the front panel, cab door and middle panel to do now, then might decide to do a light machine polish.

 

[mike202]

Patina looks great [emoji106]

 

[sparkywig]

Thanks Mike.
More T Cutting today.

Front panel, cab door and side panel finished,





and a start made on the roof.





Only did half the roof for a couple of reasons.
One, I ran out of T Cut and two, the roof needed a little interior support to stop it popping back with the force of the polishing.
So I started on the sound deadening.



Doesn't look too bad, although I think it could do with a light mopping before it gets waxed.

 

[K@rlos]

Gonna be killer mate

 

[sparkywig]

£130 of sound deadening later....







Roof holes plugged,



and parts delivery.

 

[rostis1966]

Looks good. Great job ... just keep going.

 

[mike202]

Big roof to cover, but should be quieter now.
Is that a late bay steering box ?

 

[sparkywig]

Yes, it’s a brand new late box.
Apparently a bit smaller than an oe latebay box, so shouldn’t need to modify the inner front valance.
But we shall see.

 

[Heebee_GB]

Looking great Wig. Hope you’re all well pal.

 

[sparkywig]

Looking great Wig. Hope you’re all well pal.

Thanks Gaz.

 

[sparkywig]

Had a parts run on Thursday that took me to the E Sussex/Kent border, Billingshurst and Bournemouth.
The couple of bargains I picked up along the way more than made up for almost 9 hours on the road.

 

[K@rlos]

RO80 rims??