Paras bus resto

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

  1. Ive wire brushed etched and painted the wiper arms
    Theres still some visable pitting but they look a lot better than they did and will do untill i can afford some new ones

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  2. Cracking work as usual.
     
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  3. Cheers dude
     
  4. Alernator and cooling fan assembly all finished and assembled


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  5. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    Tart.

    Very nice. :D
     
  6. Thanks dude

    Im trying to not be as much of a tart as i used to be
    Ive stopped myself mirror polishing the alloy lol
    Although i may do some mirror polishing when i drop the engine for a capacity increase down the line:)
     
  7. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    Very shiny!
    How long before its as grimy as the average engine bay??
    :)
     
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  8. Thanks baysearcher
    Doug is it?

    It will probably stay clean untill the first oil leak but thankfully tractor enamel is resistant to oil and wipes down very easily
    The thing is once its on the road will i want to spend time cleaning it or would i rather be out and about using it;)
     
  9. Baysearcher

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    Using it hopefully! Looking good mate, you must have the patience of a saint!
    Yep, it's Doug
    :)
     
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  10. Ive had the bus since 2006 so i keep telling myself whats a few months more in the grand scheme of things
    However it is starting to grate on me not having it back yet i was hoping to be putting it all back together by now

    Oh well good things come to those who wait

    Cheers for popping in my thread Doug:thumbsup:
     
  11. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    No worries mate, I pop in every now and again to see what you've painted!
     
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  12. matty

    matty Supporter

    What wire brush do you use the ones i have tried in the dremel just fall apart
     
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  13. I haven't dropped by on this post for a while but I see you have been busy. I like the dash :thumbsup:
    Problem is Para, you will have finished all the detailing before Paul gets you van back to you, and then the parts will just get dirty and dusty again :D
     
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  14. I had the same problem matty along witht he fact there so expensive for what they are
    I ended up ordering a box of a hundred from china via a seller on ebay
    They were thirty odd quid i think
    They still break up and get stuck in your clothes but last a but longer than the ones ive bought in the uk
     
  15. Lol maybe i should seal them in an airtight capsule and bury it like people did to mark the millenium
    Cheers for popping by lofty:thumbsup:
     
  16. Looking awsome Para keep up the good work:thumbsup:
     
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  17. Amazing work Para, if you were closer I'd drop some bits off with you!!!!
     
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  18. Cheers tom and scotty:thumbsup:
     
  19. Them wipers have come up a treat mate :thumbsup:
     
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  20. Cheers dave there not perfect but a lot tidier than they were
    Repros are £15 each so a tidy up has saved me some cash
     

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