71 Texan

[faux]

I just thought I would post a couple of pics of the 71 bay from Texas my Dad, brother and me are trying to get back on the road. The plan is to strip it down and get it back to original (I have tried to convince my brother that lowering it will be a good idea).

Daz....how does this compare to your bus a few years ago?
Lee....Yes I'm a bit Westy mad now, You should see my garage now, full of .....westy.

More to come!

 

[Rusty Lee]

are you mad 2 projects on the go.keep up the good work mate

 

[gninnam]

Looks like you have your work cut out :wink:

 

[faux]

Looks like you have your work cut out :wink:

Actually it is pretty good, solid as a rock! It needs work on one of the sills and some small plate work on the cab floor. I would have loved to keep the OG paint but it wasn't quite good enough.

It will have new seals all round, new canvas, and the westy interior is in my garaged having a spruce up.

Lee, you know I would get bored :lol:

 

[Rusty Lee]

i do like it mate looks similar to Daz van when his was in the body shop.I love white westys.

 

[dubberdaz]

Daz....how does this compare to your bus a few years ago?

Yep sure does bring back some memories!

 

[faux]

It's coming on well, paint finished ready for a major mechanical overhaul and interior and trim rebuild.

It is going to look lovely. Here's a couple of pics.

 

[Justin & Muttley]

L@@kin' great - nice work dude!!!

 

[Camperdan]

There's nothing better than seeing an early bay in fresh paint....awesome!

 

[dubberdaz]

OMG! :shock: Sure brings back some memories from 12 months ago! Looking great Jon, big pat on the back to you guys 8)
............is that the Stigs helmet in the back ground?? Hmmmm..... :? :lol:

 

[Rusty Lee]

top job buddy

 

[faux]

Cheers Guys

I can't believe how good this bus is, I really want to keep this one, well I think my brother will want it.

Daz - Who did the lowering on your bus? And how much did they charge.

 

[Rusty Lee]

jon have you given up work on your van until this one is done

 

[dubberdaz]

The lowering was free! I took the beam off and cut it ready for the foxey adjuster. Lee welded it in and i put it back together! Crappy job though...... but worth it :wink:

 

[faux]

Lee, my van is pretty much where I want it to be for now. I haven't got the money for the paint job I want. My dad is fronting the money for this project and me and my bro are doing the leg work.

Daz, Cheers mate, I might have to go down this route too, depends on how the rest of the van comes on.

Roll on the new season.

 

[easy]

Looking grand, whats the colour? 8)

 

[faux]

Cheers Easy

It's L90D Pastel white, the original colour.

 

[faux]

A fresh coat of paint and a good clean =

And I managed to refit the door handles, reflector, 1/4 lights and window (with fresh new seals).

Still a long way to go though........

 

[Joval]

Looking good :wink:

..and no masking, just draw the curtains? :lol:

 

[faux]

..and no masking, just draw the curtains? :lol:

It is just a bit of dust...honest, I'm refusing to clean it untill I get it fully watertight. It was painted with all windows removed.....