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Yippee...Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
by vwdave » Sat Mar 22, 2014 11:34 pm
Hi all, I've finally started on the restoration of "Dave" our 13 window deluxe. It's a late August 63 (17th Aug) bus, so I think it's on of the first 13 window's? So I might need a hand I think they used parts from both years? I'm also looking to put a Devon interior in him. Anyway, I'm a complete novice, so here goes.............
Happy days
Happy days
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Re: Yippee...Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
by 8 8US » Sun Mar 23, 2014 7:43 am
Good luck Jim, make sure you take plenty of pictures!
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Re: Yippee...Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
by vwdave » Sun Mar 23, 2014 11:04 pm
Thanks Richard. Had a good day, seats, doors, pop outs, bumper all exterior bits are off.
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Re: Yippee...Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
by Rick T » Mon Mar 24, 2014 7:56 pm
Your cracking on mate, can't even get any of doors off mine. I just keep going back to them, but no luck as yet.
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Re: Yippee...Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
by vwdave » Wed Mar 26, 2014 5:59 pm
Just had problems with one of mine. Just shout if you need help (not that I know what I'm doing) Took all the glass out , door handles etc last night, gonna attempt the fix glass next?
Have fun. Jim
Have fun. Jim
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Re: Yippee...Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
by vwdave » Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:18 pm
Bit more work done.
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Re: Yippee...Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
by vwdave » Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:24 pm
Started stripping
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Re: Yippee...Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
by vwdave » Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:31 pm
The bad bits
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Re: Yippee...Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
by vwdave » Mon Apr 07, 2014 8:54 pm
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This is gonna take months.....................
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Re: Yippee...Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
by vwdave » Mon Apr 07, 2014 9:10 pm
Not sure if I'm using the right discs, work well, but don't last long, any recommendations?
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Re: Yippee...Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
by vwdave » Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:03 pm
Can see why it takes months now, this rubbing down lark is endless
Happy days eh..........
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Re: Yippee...Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
by gazpilot » Sun Apr 13, 2014 8:29 am
Wow looks the same as my 13 window. If you have a grinder I'd use the same type of stripping disc you have but on the grinder. Did my whole long panel in 20 mins with one on mine.
Mines hopefully off for paint next week, dig deep mate and crack on.
Grant
Mines hopefully off for paint next week, dig deep mate and crack on.
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Re: Yippee...Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
by vwdave » Sun Apr 13, 2014 1:01 pm
Thanks Grant, yeah, I've got some on order, it's all the books and crannies that are are a pain. Shouldn't complain, still pinching myself that I've got a splittie to do up. Look forward to seeing your bus back from the paint shop. Good luck with the build.
Jim
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Re: Yippee...Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
by clymoj » Sun Apr 13, 2014 2:32 pm
You may find there are different shape and size wheels which you can have attached to a spare drill which will help with the nooks and crannies. Stripped Dad's 1933 Morgan down to nuts and bolts with two drills and ten different wire brush attachments - lots of tube steel, roughly cut edges and heavy pitting so a real pain getting every ounce of rust out of every crevice but one of the most satsifying things to look back on now it's in paint. Keep it up.
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Re: Yippee...Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
by vwdave » Fri Apr 18, 2014 8:11 am
Quick update
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