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lol my bus is a nail :lol: just looks ok from a distance :msn4: ......... so don't look to close.

You've got a few late nights if your going to bustypes :mrgreen:
 
well its been a while so here is a little update not a huge amount of progress but its getting there :lol:

front arch got some fibregalss then quick skim of filler...

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still got to take both cab doors of and make up the back edge so its an even door gap but you get the idea!
 
had a little poke around the headlight bowl....

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inside was just as pretty :lol:

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got the rust out and replaced 8)

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i attacked the rear corner...

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happy days got the corner how i want it so really happy with that, got the seam cut in and onto the dreaded arch :evil:
 
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didnt think it was too bad but wasnt happy with it all so sanded all back and carried on!!
 
might have noticed the petrol cap??!

sanded 7 layers of paint of each sticker...

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all masked up and sprayed...

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against the grey...

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t2d coilovers arrived and fitted..

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no change to ride hieght drop spindles here next week though :mrgreen:

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sanded and sprayed vents...

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will take a pic with how it looks now tomorrow as vents are in the brown :lol:
 
and how it looks tonight...

the rear arch...

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the sticker window :shock: ...

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and how it looks with the back box and bumper on...

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enjoy guys ....

cheers
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this is an amazing about of drive my work for anyone, what makes it even more amazing is how young are, like 20 ? i do like to see someone so focased and dedicated ! well done mate. It will be way more then worth it when your road tripping in it :D 8)
 
Wow! I have most of the same rotten areas on my van and am having nightmares about it. Seeing someone just getting in with it and getting such quick results is amazing. Keep up the good work :)
 
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wow thanks for all the feedback and comments guys much appreciated :)
yeh its getting there and really cant wait :lol:
doing a tad more tonight so will update if have time as of to windsurfers in a bit :D
 

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