1967 Neptune Blue Deluxe

[sparkywig]

Hello all. Here we go again, say hello to my new bus.
It's a September 1967 (1968 MY) Neptune Blue Deluxe out of Blake's Yard in Colorado. Imported by Jonno at Vintage Valley (instagram - vintagevalleyvw) back in 2016, and I've had my eye on it for quite a while until the deal was done earlier this year.
Some pics from Blake's when it was used as a parts shed before it was pulled out.








Here's an old video of when the SWS took a trip to Blakes, no bays in the vid though.

 

[sparkywig]

Unfortunately, due to the current COVID-19 pandemic the bus has been in lockdown itself in a curtain sider at Vintage Valley.





As it's just a shell, not a very mobile one, I need to get it rolling so it can be moved.
So, rear stub axles, rear brake drums, wheels, tyres and wheel bolts required for the first stage.

 

[Moseley]

I don’t want to spam your thread, but it appears that yours may have a twin... will be interesting to see whose gets finished first! (Won’t be ours!)

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[creationblue]

Nice one boys. Looking forward to the builds

 

[lemur]

Nice one boys. Looking forward to the builds

+1

liam

 

[gas1man]

This is going to be interesting. Loving the colours.
Good luck with the builds.

J & P

 

[gninnam]

Nice one Simon - bet this is on the road before mine is

 

[sparkywig]

Nice one Simon - bet this is on the road before mine is

:lol:

 

[mike202]

Good luck with the new bus!

Is this one in addition to the ‘sow’s ear’?

Or have I missed something.

 

[sparkywig]

Thanks Mike.
In addition at the moment, but the two will combine into one eventually.

 

[sparkywig]

Forgot to post this, September 12th 1967 build and full of Colorado sand.

 

[Bundy]

They are going to look awesome...nice one and good luck!

 

[67panel]

A month older than my panel, bias I know but do love a very early bay.

 

[69PROJECT]

Neptune blue...been there done that lol

 

[sparkywig]

Neptune blue...been there done that lol

But this one will be done properly.

 

[Myvanway]

Will it be ready for this weekend Si? ;-)
Nice project you got there.

 

[sparkywig]

Thanks Paul, see you at the weekend?

 

[Myvanway]

Thanks Paul, see you at the weekend?

All being well Si 8) , my clutch is slipping!? so need to have a look at that!? done fukall miles so can't see how it can be shagged all ready!?
Mind you, towing fully loaded wiv the family and rapido hasn't helped!?
If I can't sort before saturday...(or clutch is shagged) Adams bringing his square too.... so Ill jump in the boot!! (2 meter rule init!!) :lol:

 

[Heebee_GB]

Congrats mate looks a belter.

 

[Dibbler88]

That is a great looking bus, it looks pretty solid and I like the colors


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