Spring Valley Bus meets Corvair

[creationblue]

Thanks Ooro & G

Kinda getta back in the swing of things lately, the sun was shining this weekend too, looking forward to catchin up with a few of yoos for a refreshing apple beverage 8)

Just

 

[sparkywig]

Hello mate, when's the bus due back?
I'll have to come round for an engine perve.

 

[aogrady]

Hi Just!

Looking real good, looking forward to seeing this in the flesh, probably catch up at Dubs at the Castle maybe?

Cheers!

Alistair

 

[creationblue]

Hello mate, when's the bus due back?
I'll have to come round for an engine perve.

Your welcome Si, engine now assembled with heads on, just waiting for the carbs to turn up tomorrow, then in for a test run on the rollers towards the end of the week, im in tomorrow/wednesday for a few pics then should be back home next week 8)

Just

 

[creationblue]

Hi Just!

Looking real good, looking forward to seeing this in the flesh, probably catch up at Dubs at the Castle maybe?

Cheers!

Alistair

Sure thing Alistair, looking forward to it

Just

 

[sparkywig]

Hello mate, when's the bus due back?
I'll have to come round for an engine perve.

Your welcome Si, engine now assembled with heads on, just waiting for the carbs to turn up tomorrow, then in for a test run on the rollers towards the end of the week, im in tomorrow/wednesday for a few pics then should be back home next week 8)

Just

8)

Let me know.

 

[creationblue]

Went for nose at the 'shop today, not alot moved on since last time, but the engine is now together awaiting the carbs (tomorrow), its put up a fight but now settled down, needed the case line boring after one of the main bearings wouldnt sit quite right, about half a Thou out , anyhow how all sorted now and looking quality.

'box sat waiting for its new home....

Noticed im gonna have to take the windscreen out and look at a small repair as a spot of rust is just bubbling thru, now im a bodywork expert ill take that job on myself

Think im gonna sell the 14" Rozzers, wanna run with the steels this year (i think), I have a set of ratty SA 15s on the garage wall (looking cool) but gonna save them for next year :lol:

Having seen the belly pans on Easy's bus today, JK ones i think, recon im gonna get a set and weld some captive nuts on the chassis and bolt them on, gotta be worth it ide say.

Just

 

[easy]

Nice one Just 8) the pans look ace dont they, and that box thats lying about, feel free to pop it into that bus on the ramps

 

[creationblue]

Bit of engine porn is in order, the Dels look sweet with the CB linkage. Alternator conversion on next. Notice doghouse fan housing fitted from a TP for extra cooling.

Last few bits being bolted on this avo then settled into its new home next week for testing.........

'box is out, so Jason wire-brushed and undersealed the area above and the chassis legs that were difficult to get at with the box in.

The the drive shafts out for new boots, check, and re-grease.

Wont be long now 8)

Just

 

[sparkywig]

8)

 

[flynster]

your engines looks cool as Just.....as does the underside of the bus , nice one, won`t be long now dood

 

[aogrady]

:worship:

 

[creationblue]

Thanks fellas, it does look to good to go in the van :lol:

Been busy again today preping the front bumper for paint, armed with the experiance from the rear one i quite injoyed it, burnt the fook outta my back great day for painting :lol:

Had to grind off the bolts for the steps as expected, but didnt realise how thick the numerous layers of paint were, had some kinda black undercoat at one stage that didnt sand very well so out with the Nitromors 8) It took some cleaning up, tho was all just surface rust, so went ove the back with some Krust,

There was a bit of damage that was hiding behind the numberplate that needed attention, infact spend most of the afternoon getting it right, but now in primer ready for some white in the morning.....painting is so much easier when its hot :roll:

Just

 

[froggy]

Just re-read this whole thread :shock: (what else is there to do when at work on a Sunday morning)
When is the red9 wishbone coming?
Hows the engine going?

 

[gninnam]

Great work with the work in the engine bay (plus the engine is looking sweet 8) )

What colour are you planning for the bumpers ??

 

[creationblue]

Had another good day with the rattle cans today, pretty happy with the finish.

From this

thru this

to this

All I need now is the bus..............

Just

 

[creationblue]

Just re-read this whole thread :shock: (what else is there to do when at work on a Sunday morning)
When is the red9 wishbone coming?
Hows the engine going?

The wishbone kit is ready, im going up to Rotheram to get it fitted when the bus is back, all being well within the next couple of weeks.

The engine on the otherhand is build up and going in this week 8)

Just

 

[creationblue]

Great work with the work in the engine bay (plus the engine is looking sweet 8) )

What colour are you planning for the bumpers ??

I cant take the credit for the engine or engine bay im afraid, thats down to Jason at Interpro who is busy as(!) hence mine taking a little longer.......but im not in a hurry as im getting bumpers and wheels done ready to go on, so suits me atm.

The bumpers are a Carplan White-17, its not too white yet not to yellowy (i tried a few :lol: )

Just

 

[creationblue]

I also painted the steels recently, keeping these close to my chest tho till I get them on the bus and Im happy with the look 8)

Just

 

[creationblue]

Had a call from the engine shop today and she lives Jason got the engine and box in and took her out for a 20mile run, says it great bearing in mind the carbs are straight out the box, also the gearbox is perfect and the gearchange spot on, he said its just like driving a new bus, tho he did point out he has never driven a new bay :lol:

Cant pick her up cause of work comitments till Wednesday week, just before VanWest 8)

Just