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1957 DD Panel
by D@VEY » Thu Dec 18, 2014 7:52 pm
The van is still in the states at the moment. Hope to have it over by the end of Jan! Need to get cracking and ready for EBI trip we are planning.
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Re: 1957 DD Panel
by Reggie » Thu Dec 18, 2014 8:19 pm
Looks like a great project
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Re: 1957 DD Panel
by vwbuzzers » Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:41 am
You can't beat an early dd panel for coolness
Buzzers
Buzzers
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Re: 1957 DD Panel
by D@VEY » Sat Dec 20, 2014 10:09 pm
Cheers I cant wait!
You can't beat an early dd panel for coolness
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Reggie
Looks like a great project
You can't beat an early dd panel for coolness
Buzzers
Reggie
Looks like a great project
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Re: 1957 DD Panel
by D@VEY » Sat Dec 20, 2014 10:22 pm
Ive bought parts for irs so made a start on preping them ready for when it gets over.
1303s AT code box
Early Bay hubs and arms
Strip down and clean
1303s AT code box
Early Bay hubs and arms
Strip down and clean
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Re: 1957 DD Panel
by berpsta » Mon Dec 22, 2014 10:54 pm
surprised it still has a ribbed rear bumper what a bonus. look forward to see this unfold
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Re: 1957 DD Panel
by D@VEY » Mon Dec 29, 2014 8:49 pm
All dismantled now Backing plates and Drive shafts cleaned,ready for prep and paint.
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Re: 1957 DD Panel
by D@VEY » Sat Jan 03, 2015 7:10 pm
More parts blasted and etched.
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Re: 1957 DD Panel
by D@VEY » Tue Jan 13, 2015 8:50 pm
Finished all the painting now!! Just need to grease the bearings and build them back up ready to install!
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Re: 1957 DD Panel
by A67 MAN » Mon Jan 26, 2015 5:05 pm
Has it arrived yet ? exciting times.....good work on the running gear BTW
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Re: 1957 DD Panel
by D@VEY » Mon Jan 26, 2015 8:40 pm
A67 MAN wrote:Has it arrived yet ? exciting times.....good work on the running gear BTW
Cheers!
Not arrived yet didnt leave states till Jan due in now 17th Feb!!
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Re: 1957 DD Panel
by D@VEY » Fri Mar 06, 2015 8:16 am
Time to get the bumper into a better shape
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Re: 1957 DD Panel
by D@VEY » Tue Apr 07, 2015 7:57 pm
Finallly after a 4 month wait picked up from southampton today!
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Re: 1957 DD Panel
by bigbulli » Wed Apr 08, 2015 9:32 pm
Nice bus Davey! Look forward to following your progress.
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Re: 1957 DD Panel
by D@VEY » Tue Apr 28, 2015 9:08 pm
Finally arived!
Cab looks good
1st and last wash
Waxed
Engine out time
Fuel tank and Gearbox out
Quick test fit for seat covers
Cab looks good
1st and last wash
Waxed
Engine out time
Fuel tank and Gearbox out
Quick test fit for seat covers
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