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You Cant Rush These Things!.......
by coatesy » Fri Jun 22, 2012 10:51 pm
Well after 10 years of ownership and storage in a garage, I think it's time and well overdue to get my van back on the road and being used as intended. Firstly I would like to thank all the people on this forum who gave me advice on potential restorers and I'm glad to say that I've left my 1963 RHD walk through in the capable hands of Dave Haywood at Haywood Classic and Custom. I will try to work out how to upload pictures as the story unfolds. :
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Re: You Cant Rush These Things!.......
by coatesy » Sat Jun 23, 2012 7:35 pm
Can anyone point me in the right direction on a thread that tells me how to upload photos?
Cheers.
Cheers.
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Re: You Cant Rush These Things!.......
by Grimmo » Sat Jun 23, 2012 7:56 pm
Well done dave is a great bloke.
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Re: You Cant Rush These Things!.......
by mdsa65 » Sat Jun 23, 2012 8:19 pm
coatesy wrote:Can anyone point me in the right direction on a thread that tells me how to upload photos?
Cheers.
Click on forum, non vw related chat & discussion, fist thread (adding pictures).... sorted
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Re: You Cant Rush These Things!.......
by coatesy » Sat Jun 23, 2012 8:25 pm
Nice one, I'll give it a go.
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Re: You Cant Rush These Things!.......
by coatesy » Sat Jun 23, 2012 10:01 pm
test pic..
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by Paul_Revere's Ghia » Sat Jun 23, 2012 10:34 pm
Its upside down but otherwise appears to have worked!!!
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Re: You Cant Rush These Things!.......
by coatesy » Mon Jul 02, 2012 9:55 pm
Finally said goodbye to the van for a few months restoration courtesy of Dave Haywood, all safely loaded on the back of Craig's trailer (excellent service and highly recommended) for the trip up to Kenilworth. Its going to be a while before a get her back, but hopefully Dave's diagnosis wont be to painfull!!!
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Re: You Cant Rush These Things!.......
by coatesy » Tue Jul 03, 2012 9:17 pm
Van arrived safely at the garage ready for the strip down and good look round to see whats required.
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Re: You Cant Rush These Things!.......
by matt d » Wed Jul 04, 2012 7:17 am
Looks like a nice project, I'm looking forward to some updates.
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Re: You Cant Rush These Things!.......
by coatesy » Fri Jul 06, 2012 8:46 pm
Just as an update, Dave has been busy stripping the Van down and having a good prod around. Rust and filler in the normal places and possibly some welding required before it is sent to the blasters.
What looked like a sound panel turned out to have plenty of the white stuff coated on it!
What looked like a sound panel turned out to have plenty of the white stuff coated on it!
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Re: You Cant Rush These Things!.......
by matt d » Fri Jul 06, 2012 9:45 pm
Love the filler
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by coatesy » Mon Jul 09, 2012 9:15 pm
Just an update. Full strip down uncovers a whole host of surprises.
Interesting use of the local rag to fill them rust holes!!
Plenty of work ahead and time to order a growing list of panels.
Interesting use of the local rag to fill them rust holes!!
Plenty of work ahead and time to order a growing list of panels.
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Re: You Cant Rush These Things!.......
by coatesy » Sat Jul 14, 2012 10:23 am
Replacement panels have arrived from Schofield and Autocraft.
Dave makes a start on some welding and cutting prior to sending it to the blasters just to ensure the van keeps its strength.
Looks like the replacement side panel is a good fit.
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Re: You Cant Rush These Things!.......
by markp » Sat Jul 14, 2012 10:42 am
Thats a nice project you got there
well done for taking the leap to get him back on the road
Mark
well done for taking the leap to get him back on the road
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