My delux

[Kev D]

Heres my '69 almost ready to go back on the road
Now need to suss out what to do with the interior..

 

[Anonymous]

Hey,
it's looking good. Love the retro rims. Throw a few more pics up!

LV

 

[Araon]

Nice wheel choice....any centre caps going on ?

 

[Kev D]

Nice wheel choice....any centre caps going on ?

Cheers!
Glad I went for the slots rather than the sprints I'd planned on, went to ebi & almost everyone had them!
If I can get any longer ones to clear the rear hub nuts there will be, not sure if they can be had?
More pics

 

[Anonymous]

This is a cool looking bus. Love the patina and the slots (I was thinking about a set) suit it perfectly - great choice. I'd be well chuffed if I was driving this bus.

It has attitude. What ya doing inside?

LV

 

[Anonymous]

May i ask where you bought the slots from?

LV

 

[steve92]

Like that alot!

 

[Kev D]

This is a cool looking bus. Love the patina and the slots (I was thinking about a set) suit it perfectly - great choice. I'd be well chuffed if I was driving this bus.

It has attitude. What ya doing inside?

LV

Not sure yet, it was intended as a tow bus for my drag car to begin with but probably just be used for a bit of fun with the kids & camp at the odd show.
Right now I'm thinking about a 2 berth westy conversion if I can get units at a reasonable price, either that or just a full width r&r bed with 2 buddy seats & table.
I was looking at a 2.5 subaru engine & gearbox swap but to be honest its too good to cut about & for the cost of the swap I can just buy a good t4 for towing duties.
I've got most of the bits for a 74 x 94 motor left over from the n/a motor that was going into my oval so that'll go in sometime.
Its also lower than it looks in the pics too!

The slots came from just kampers, £249.99 & excellent quality 8)
Cheers
Kev

 

[Kev D]

Like that alot!

Cheers

 

[Kev D]

Now running & booked in for the mot tomorow :shock:
Had a couple of 'test' drives & it's much smoother than I expected, the spax adjustables were worth the investment

 

[BO JANGLES]

Now running & booked in for the mot tomorow :shock:
Had a couple of 'test' drives & it's much smoother than I expected, the spax adjustables were worth the investment

Good luck for tomorrow, lovely looking bus mate ! 8)

 

[Kev D]

Passed!
Brakes still need a bit of bedding in & wheel alignment done but ran sweet!
Height seems about perfect too, clears speed bumps etc, no bottoming out & managed the mot brake rollers & ramp jack fine. Still has enough travel on the ball joints as well.
Probably carry on with repairing the few dents & spot priming till I get round to a paint job.
Can also start the fun stuff 8)

 

[PIEMAN]

That's one cool bus n lovin the wheels they suit it well.
Can i ask what size tyres ya runnin.
Cheers n good luck with the interior. 8)

 

[69rhdpanel]

great bus!
what has been done to lower it and what was your tyre chose?
Im asking as its sitting just how i want my bus to sit.

 

[Kev D]

Cheers matey
Fronts are 165/50 but look a bit small & have plenty clearance so I'd go for 165/55 unless the bus was lower.
Rears are 185/65, with these wheels the arch lip needs rolled slightly to get them off & on but theres no clearance issues driving.
Cheers
Kev

 

[Kev D]

great bus!
what has been done to lower it and what was your tyre chose?
Im asking as its sitting just how i want my bus to sit.

Its a 2 spline drop at the back with creative adjusters at the front.
All new ball joints, track rods etc, also spax adjustables all round - not cheap but seem worth it already!
185/65's & 165/50's.
Cheers
Kev