It's been a long time waiting for our spot @ the painters well about 1 year now, But I know it's going to be worth it as I have seen lot's of Terry's work and he has painted lot's of classic vehicles.

80 Grit Sanding, Panel beating, Filler, More sanding, 3 coats of Etch



2 coats of high build



Priceless

Paint

VW

Short

Long

Body

Lines



It's Flat

Engine Bay

More Paint
Exterior Prep






Underbody

Any updates on this?

Really interested to see how it's progressing...

I would be worried that it would roll onto its roof gutters

retro.james wrote:Any updates on this?

Really interested to see how it's progressing...

Progress has been steady fingers crossed ready for vanfest

engine bay,underside and inside have all been painted and doors ect checked for fit.



Luggage door



Cargo doors checked

Interior has been painted flat or with stone guard were it is covered



Radio




Deluxe clock Fuel gauge



Headlamp bowls




Spare wheel



Fuse





Airbox




Seat rails



Speedo pod



Rear

Off to Ted & Guy @





Steering



Brakes




Beam



H/Brake



Spindles



Cables



Csp Brakes



Loom



Buttys Mid mount



Type 3 Brakes




G/Box & Fuel Tank






Chrome



Steering



Yes



Tuck




Rear



Side view



One Happy Dude

Not checked on this for a while - it's looking ace now - love the tuck on that beam too!

Can't wait to see it in colour...

retro.james wrote:Not checked on this for a while - it's looking ace now - love the tuck on that beam too!

Can't wait to see it in colour...

Thanks James

I have not been on her for a while also...but work is continues

Engine will be here @ the end of August...Slamwerks is booked for Sept MOT...And Vaughn is ready to trim her out Oct/Nov

It's going to be a fantastic christmas present for the whole family

Ps It's going to be available for hire Wedding Ect

Terry has moved the door recess



"Quality From Start To Finish"



Only the front doors and lower half to do...

Matthias wrote:

silversteve wrote:nice bus, was it bought local?, thought I saw that a few years ago in loughborough

We got it from tavistock in Devon, 14 Hrs on the road what a day that was. She was there since 2004 But before that from around 1999 she was in leicestershire so it could be possible.

I think this bus was owned by Mr. G. M. Taylor of Great Easton Leics. in the early to mid 90's.
If its the same it had those racks and a massive 'roo bar on and was still sb/cw at the time.

Thats correct monkey I have some Documentation with that name on.

Do you Know him?

Great thread & read looking great, being originally from Ramsgate myself remember the ship docking & the guys racing the vehicles off, although these where golfs & alike as it was during the late 70's & 80 splitties where before my time.
any more updates?

Looking very nice there.

Quality throughout, look forward to seeing you around Notts !

Matthias wrote:Do you Know him?

Not really, we traded some parts on and off and I bought a '63 beetle off him. He had a Ghia as well.

Always liked this bus and it's good to see it's still around and the inevitable corrosion has been properly fixed (although remember decent repair panels have only relatively recently become available).
Looking great - love the return to sea blue.

Pictures of my Engine install Firetec & Leisure Battery just some tidying up to do I Think!