69 deluxe with a touch of patina

[charlie34]

After wanting a bus for years, I've finally taking the plunge. It came about by chance at friends birthday when her dad mentioned he was gonna sell his bus. With a new baby meaning my beach buggy is now useless, I figured it'd be worth a look.

As I got it last week

It had a few bits and pieces welded, but it's pretty solid and straight. It's already dropped with an adjustable beam and it's sitting on some slot mag reps.

The outside is gonna stay, with new rubbers, seals etc. it needs an interior, want to be able to use it for camping, rnr bed, beer fridge and leisure battery.

For the motor I've got 2332 with 44idfs, so looking to fit discs for a bit of extra stopping power.

It's not gonna be a quick build, but I'll try and get some updates when I can.

Cheers
Dan


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[Grazy]

Like that mate welcome to the fold

 

[davebug]

Was looking round this bus last week , it's seaside Neil's ain't it it's a cracker mate for sure as is most of his gear super solid love it

 

[charlie34]

Haha it certainly is dave. Can't wait to get really stuck in. Just been cleaning and collecting parts ready to start building.


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[Fortunate Son]

Wow, now that is lovely! 8) 8) 8)

 

[StinkBomber]

That is a healthy touch of patina! :mrgreen:
Awesome - looking forward to seeing more!

 

[shaven]

love the look of this bus...

 

[Aircooler]

Cool patina bus! How do you will preserve the patina?
Regards
Reto

 

[Scotti_P]

Looks like the Bigger Brother of Mine!
Nice dude! Love it!

Scotti.

 

[charlie34]

Cheers guys. I think I'm going to just wax it. I've got to try and blend in some paint on the repairs and then give a coat of something.


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[gninnam]

Nice project

 

[charlie34]

Not much to update on really, but popped over today to get the new brake shoes etc. Fitted up and ended up doing this instead

I figured I may as well do it properly, so I'll clean and paint it, new seals and ball joints.

I want to get it driving, so I can get it registered, so I'll just stick with drums for now, but what are my options for discs, but still running wide5 wheels? Trying to keep costs down, so any ideas welcome.

Also been getting my engine cleaned and painted, gearbox out and cleaned (are the front gearbox rubber mounts available anywhere). Definitely going to need to make a custom engine mount to clear the exhaust.

Oh and my mate left me a present on the dash before jetting off to oz

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[charlie34]

It's been a long time since I posted an update. Mainly because there hasn't been many!

Besides collecting parts and cleaning stuff I managed to get the discs and dropped spindles mocked up I got from Matt Maz. And the motor back together ready to go in.

Also got my silicone filler pipe fitted.

Got some t2d lift arms

Ordered myself a 4" narrowed beam today as this just isn't going to work!

Should all go nicely with the air kit too.

The motor built back up

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[charlie34]

It's been a long time since I posted an update. Mainly because there hasn't been many!

Besides collecting parts and cleaning stuff I managed to get the discs and dropped spindles mocked up I got from Matt Maz. And the motor back together ready to go in.

Also got my silicone filler pipe fitted.

Got some t2d lift arms

Ordered myself a 4" narrowed beam today as this just isn't going to work!

Should all go nicely with the air kit too.

The motor built back up

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[charlie34]

It's been a long time since I posted an update. Mainly because there hasn't been many!

Besides collecting parts and cleaning stuff I managed to get the discs and dropped spindles mocked up I got from Matt Maz. And the motor back together ready to go in.

Also got my silicone filler pipe fitted.

Got some t2d lift arms

Ordered myself a 4" narrowed beam today as this just isn't going to work!

Should all go nicely with the air kit too.

The motor built back up

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[vinvan]

Nice bus
by the way if you need that corner belt line trim that's missing i have three, if you want one PM me and i will give you a price

Thanks

 

[charlie34]

Got the trims, they just seem to to have been detached at some point.

Cheers.


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[gninnam]

Moving slowly but nicely

 

[charlie34]

Got my new t haus beam

Need to get it fitted now. Has anyone had any experience of how these last without being panted? It looks like it's got some sort of plating, but can't decide wether to powder coat it?


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[charlie34]

Got my new t haus beam

Need to get it fitted now. Has anyone had any experience of how these last without being panted? It looks like it's got some sort of plating, but can't decide wether to powder coat it?


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