My Lowlight Resto DU88US

[bay window bandit]

Haven't picked up the bumpers yet, but if you look closely at the side shots in the spray booth, you'll see the roof colour meeting up with the body colour near the gutter.

 

[bay window bandit]

 

[gninnam]

8)

 

[shaven]

Stunning

 

[bay window bandit]

Stunning

Thanks Matty

I'll have some more pics after this weekend, as there'll be some work being done, now that i've got three days off.

 

[bay window bandit]

The painter turned up tonight with some more goodies for me, now all I'm waiting for is the fuel lid, and the bash plate underneath the front.



Fitted and adjusted the tailgate today, it's just not sitting right because of the new rubbers at the moment.









Rebuilt the passenger door with all new felts, rubbers, and clips.



I couldn't resist putting the dash together for a quick look see.



The pop top turned out amazing too.





All in all, I'd say I'm pretty stoked with how it's coming along.

 

[gninnam]

Very nice 8)
Sounds like you are having fun putting it all together

 

[bay window bandit]

Yep, so far it's been a blast.

 

[bay window bandit]

I'll be putting the original motor back in for a little while. while I rebuild the motor out of my beetle, and have the 2ltr gearbox rebuilt at the same time.

 

[bay window bandit]

I've cleaned them up before, but now I think it's time to rebuild them and replace all the seals and one winder mechanism.

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[Webbaldo]

I've cleaned them up before, but now I think it's time to rebuild them and replace all the seals and one winder mechanism.

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Same here, you can get a alu polishing set off ebay with the 3 wheels and compound.

Just have to fit my windscreen and doors first.

Got the same poptop as me too!

 

[bay window bandit]

This weekend I'm finally free to work on the bus again, well at least one day this weekend
So hopefully there'll be some update pics Sunday evening. I've been struggling with the wiring harness, as I only had black and white diagrams, which makes it really hard to sort out. But thankfully I've now got a colour diagram, so it should move along nicely. By the way, I've just got to say "DAMN MY DASH LOOKS GOOD" Can't wait for the Tacho from Aspro, it;s going to finish the dash beautifully. But for the time being, I've got a vintage smiths Tacho that I'll install. Like I said, watch this space.

 

[bay window bandit]

So yesterday I managed to fit the engine and gearbox back into the bus, until the other motor and box are ready, also built up the sliding door, which proved to be a pain in the arse to get lined up correctly , but I got there after some fiddling about.











But I do know that I hate wiring!!!!!! Ha ha, but it's all good now that I've got a colour wiring diagram.

 

[gninnam]

8)
Liking the bike - looks like a Yamaha XS of late 70's early 8-'s vintage??

 

[bay window bandit]

8)
Liking the bike - looks like a Yamaha XS of late 70's early 8-'s vintage??

Yep, 1978 XS650 special, with 2006 R1 front end, just my little cafe racer project.

 

[gninnam]

Sweet as

Do love a cafe racer and liking what you've done with that :mrgreen:

 

[bay window bandit]

Sweet as

Do love a cafe racer and liking what you've done with that :mrgreen:

Cheers mate, it's a bit of fun.

 

[bay window bandit]

Been so preoccupied with other jobs around the place, that the bus has been neglected for the last 3 weeks, but that's all going to change this weekend, I've managed 2 whole days on the bus, so should have a fair bit of progress to update on Sunday.

 

[bay window bandit]

I'd just like to say, I HATE WIRING!!!!!
Its a lot better now that I've cleaned it up, and removed all the dodgey Scotch connectors, but still a bit to go yet.





I'm stoked with my choice of colours on the bus though, so thats put me in a good mood.

 

[shaven]

looking good Mats... remember don't cut the red one... or was that green or blue :lol: