Shelly the 79 Panel Van

Discussion in 'Restorations' started by Niall, Dec 18, 2014.

  1. That's some serious lowering :)
     
  2. That looks a decent base to start from:thumbsup:
     
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  3. Nice project.

    The glass blasting looks like a great job, where was the blaster based?
     
  4. He is based in Castledermot, Kildare. He sold me the bus blasted as part of our deal. I'm glad I got it blasted even though it's scary what it shows up. but at least the bus isn't hiding anything from you and working on it is much cleaner :)
     
  5. here's a photo of some late night welding a few weeks back. Progress has been slow since Christmas but I blame the cold weather :(
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  6. cool picture:thumbsup:
     
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  7. Gots to love a panel
     
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  8. howdy all,

    I have to admit, progress has been non existent since christmas. But I need to get back to it and decided to start at the front this time so hopefully when the big panels go on, I'll feel like I'm making some progress. The only thing is, the airvent behind the front panel is very bad and I'm not sure where to get a replacement. please have a look at the photos. any suggestions for repair or replacement welcome.
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  9. Looks like your going to need a body cut as the airbox isnt available to buy new
    I think @taypic is cutting some vans up
     
  10. If it's just the lip that's rotten, why not just fab up a new one?
     
  11. not sure I'm skilled enough. but I might soon be getting a professional to do the welding for me so I'll ask him. I just don't have the time I thought I would :(
     
  12. @taypic would you have one of those?
     
  13. Think so, need to check condition first for you
    Pm sent
     
  14. Hi all,

    In another thread I was talking about what paint to go with. I was thinking recently about going with the factory colour. Where would I find the paint code on the bus?
    The log book says its grey and the only grey for a 79 I can find is L345 Light Grey. Does this look like L345 to anyone?
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    anyone got any pics of L345 panel vans so I know what they look like please?
     
  15. Here's Shelly back in September. not much has changed but she's getting there :)

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  16. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    Should be done by about 2020 then. :thumbsup:
     
  17. I wish :)
     
  18. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    Ill raise you Dogs resto & see Niall's done first, how does that grab you :D
     
  19. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    That's tooooo safe a bet.
     
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