diago my first resto ever

Discussion in 'Restorations' started by lowie, Aug 29, 2011.

  1. Looking forward to seeing it in fresh paint dude
     
  2. U got a. Nice solid base to start with there
     
  3. Apparently it should be in primer by Tommorow so they said on tuesday
    So not to long now maybe lol
     
  4. after removing my r n r bed from the bus it decided to come from together so i decided it need some tlc [​IMG]
    thats what started with after a little look the speaker s were ripped and full of californian sand so these need bining
    to reveal a not very round hole :)
    luckily i had some “spare one” in my garage so i set about rebuilding the base with new brackets,bolts and glue kindly donated by work again oh with a “tiny” bit of works time thrown in
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    and semi finished article with factory idoit installed for testing :) :)
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    my new covers and foam should be here tomorrow so thats another job for thursday
     
  5. also on my way home i called in to see how the bodywork was going
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    this is the trouble sum sliding door now sitting a lot straighter :)
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    i am rather pleased with this corner as its the one bit of welding battery tray and a small patch on the rear end
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    i am quite happy so far with it as it was very dinted and they seem to be getting it flatter than i had though
     
  6. looking good mate
     
  7. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    Soon be time for a bit of primer Steve, soon be back at yours!
     
  8. he says he’s got about another 8 hrs work on it then spray booth time :)
    think they’ve struggled with the cold a bit as its not the warmest of workshops not as cold as mine though :thinking:
     
  9. my other new wheels

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    and my recoved rnr bed
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  10. Looking good, can I ask where you got the westy plaid from as I really need to replace my bed and both front seats.
     
  11. Cheers.

    I may give them a bell.

    Yes I was there for a year as it was only a temporary thing.
     
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  13. Quite interesting seeing where my hard earned money is going!

    Looking forward to getting him back and getting his innards fitted, think he'll look fab.

    Not sure you'll be able to part with him after all this work though!
     
  14. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

     
  15. great progress

    its looking very nice so far, will be even better with some paint on :thumbsup:
     
  16. Just wondering if I can remove karma for credit card bills....... :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
     
  17. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

     
  18. dog

    dog Tea Boy

    looking good buddy!
    didn't you have a blue bus at rtth or am i completely confused ???
     
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