Most of the front lower removed



It was a painfull task of cleaning up with grinder for quite a few hours today, it's boring but just keep thinking of the results



I'm going to fix the A post fronts then fit the lower inner front sill before I move onto cutting the steps so I keep the rigidity of the bus, found some nest in there too



Trial fit of inner sill but need to repair A posts first





Bus is now a full project in progress!



Should be receiving some more panels in the post tomorrow for the rear and outer sills

Finally put some weld down on the bus today!!

Iv repaired the fronts of the A-posts and played about with the inner front valance to get it to fit,





Once the inner is welded in il repair the inner A-posts and cab steps which will keep it all straight
Then it's on to floor, outer lower front, mid inner front panel and then finally front clip!
That will be the front finished, going on holiday next week though so hopefully il get straight back into it when I'm back

Well done Rich, I was wondering when you were going to start putting some metal back in. lol

busjunkie wrote:Well done Rich, I was wondering when you were going to start putting some metal back in. lol

Haha yeah Iv never been this deep into a project before so there was lots of grinding to clean it all up, I still need to do round the rear of the cab floor yet, iv done cab floors before but it will be easier this time as il do the front panel last! Hoping to progress quite quickly once the front is done

love it rich you aiming for ninove dude?

sweet work dude

well done

love to see a nice project taking shape ........ feels good to weld stuff back on hu !

Mark

pab-low wrote:love it rich you aiming for ninove dude?

I'm going to ninove... But in my mates earlybay westy! Mine might be finished by then though hopefully

markp wrote:sweet work dude

well done

love to see a nice project taking shape ........ feels good to weld stuff back on hu !

Mark

Cheers,

Iv got a lot of welding to do but I definately enjoy that part more than cleaning up with the grinder!
I'm really looking forward to seeing it in the paint booth

Rich-B wrote:

pab-low wrote:love it rich you aiming for ninove dude?

I'm going to ninove... But in my mates earlybay westy! Mine might be finished by then though hopefully

haha and me mate I'm austin

pab-low wrote:

Rich-B wrote:

pab-low wrote:love it rich you aiming for ninove dude?

I'm going to ninove... But in my mates earlybay westy! Mine might be finished by then though hopefully

haha and me mate I'm austin

Haha sound

Been ill for a couple of weeks since getting back off holiday but a quick progress update

Got the bowls ready to transfer into new front clip





Coming together after a lot of cleaning up with the grinder and double checking the panels



Action shot



Next il be finishing repairs to the inner A posts and the cab steps need replacing before the cab floor goes in,

Cheers Rich

Update from today,

Test fitting the floor and cab step





As you can see new A-post rear fitted now too



Checked with door for correct gap then welded in place



Started painting up any bare metal with hydrate 80 rust killer to prevent any!





Just need to do the otherside and then it's time to fit the cab floor, this cab floor came with the bus but fits a treat! No trimming like when I fitted one in my old panelvan

looking really good matey. coming together at a rapid rate

Looking good fella

you got any idea on colour yet ? or is that something you not even thinking about ?

Keep up the good work

Mark

I'm not sure on colour just yet but maybe dove blue all over