Paras bus resto

Discussion in 'Restorations' started by paradox, Aug 10, 2011.

  1. Yeah im thinking of fitting merc sprinter steels to mine to move up to 15 inch
    However if you go to high on the profile the front tyre can catch on the front outigger jacking point lip
    And if you go too wide on the width the tyres can catch the arches

    Finding a good quality all terrain tyre in the right profile and width is difficult i dont think ive come accross any all terrain tyre in 195 width

    The easiest would be to import bf goodrich ats from the states in the correct size to fit stock bus wheels but i cant imagine that being cheap in the slightest
     
  2. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    No point me looking just yet. :(
     
  3. You want some nice knobblers like these :cool:

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    Shame they don't do them in a 14in :(
     
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  4. Bit too agressive for what i want paul they would be a nightmare on the motorway
     
  5. Would hear you coming, that's for sure ;)
     
  6. Yeah the rumble true mud tyres make is awfull and on road braking isnt the best either
    A nice compramise of bfg all terrains or general grabbers will be perfect for the bus

    Paul whats your opinion on gloss or satin black for the bumpers etc?

    I think satin black would look the best but be a pain in the ass to clean
    Gloss would be easier to clean but would it look out of place?

    Unless youve allready bought the paint then ill have what youve bought pmsl
     
  7. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    Satin would suit the look of your bus more!
    :)
     
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  8. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    ^ Agreed. There are degrees of matting.
     
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  9. I was thinking of getting them powder coated... The guy I use does a glossy satin or a matt finish satin like you find on the boot lifter struts... That way they're more durable!!
     
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  10. Well if all the black parts on the bus can be powdercoated satin black then im very happy with that:thumbsup:
    Like you said its a lot more durable than paint
     
  11. :cool:
     
  12. Ive cleaned up the carb mount and unblocked and painted the heatrisers with some black hight temp paint

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  13. Hi, the oil filler is not in bad shape at all in the end, needs a good clean though, I will try and detach from the gen stand in due course. Can you pm me your address and I will try and get it to you when I am able.


    Thanks
    Ben
     
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  14. Thats great news
    Thanks Ben a pm is on its way
     
  15. How did you unblock the hear risers ?
     
  16. I twisted up some mig wire in the drill and poked and twisted it through them
     
  17. I have had some nightmares getting the carbon out ,I poked a bit of metal up and got it stuck ,ended up cutting and re welding them...:oops:
     
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  18. Zed swears by a bit of clutch cable in a drill to do it
    I just didnt have a spare bit of clutch cable so i improvised the best i could

    Cutting and re welding sounds a bit brutal lol
     
  19. A few pics from today

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  20. Finished off a few more bits

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