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Another 'before' view of the transaxle area
 2002-12-08 (46.34k)
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More crap from where the rear-end was sectioned on. The top portion is the new piece; the origin is underneath. They overlap by about 1 1/2"
 2002-12-08 (39.65k)
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More crap from where the rear-end was sectioned on. This weld is sorta almost complete, but crappy. They also didn't run the taillight wires thru the frame and up the channel like they're supposed to go, but instead brought them over the shelf and across the edge of the battery tray.
 2002-12-08 (47.97k)
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More crap from where the rear-end was sectioned on. Here you can see the incomplete frame weld.
 2002-12-08 (46.15k)
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Rear look Rear look
Dirk Mooth
Trim then jailbars, and interior. First time home made paint job.
 2002-12-08 (44.42k)
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12/25/02 Ed Moland A great job, Dirk. Why am I not surprised?
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Paint done Paint done
Dirk Mooth
Safari windows from creative engineering, Working on figuring out an antenna arraignment.
 2002-12-08 (46.41k)
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08/04/03 Bobbie & Sam Great Job!!! We are very impressed. We know the many hours that were dedicated to this project. When you took all of those art classes you probably did not think they would be applied to a car. You can see all of the finishing touches and your perfection for detail. We are overwhelmed at the hours you must have spent to accomplish this piece of art.
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Paint done Paint done
Dirk Mooth
Color sanded, and trim being polished, and reinstalled, Wheels need painted next, then interior panels go back in.
 2002-12-08 (39.16k)
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Paint done Paint done
Dirk Mooth
Color sanded, and trim being polished, and reinstalled, Wheels need painted next, then interior panels go back in.
 2002-12-08 (39.16k)
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New rear end New rear end
Thom
Before the transmission goes in, I have to clean this up. This is the area above the transmission; the groove visible in the pic is the channel for the forward engine seal. The rear end of this truck was sectioned in at some time in it's past; some of the welding left much to be desired.
 2002-12-07 (40.35k)
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New rear end New rear end
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Spring plate installed. You could almost hear a sign of relief out of the bus as the correct bits went back in. Shoulda painted the bolts - I'll worry about it later.
 2002-12-07 (45.24k)
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New rear end New rear end
Thom
Setting spring plate angle - 20 degrees
 2002-12-07 (49.3k)
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New rear end New rear end
Thom
"Restored" backing plates. I soaked them in CLR for 3 days to remove all of the rust, then rinsed and painted them. Pretty!
 2002-12-07 (43.45k)
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12/13/02 Thom CLR = "Calcium Lime & Rust" remover - that's the brand name of the product, found in the cleaning products aisle of your local h/w store or supermarket.
12/12/02 Dirk Thom, I'm courious as to what CLR is, I've not heard of it.
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New rear end New rear end
Thom
This is the original transmission from my 1960 panel. It had been rebuilt by the previous owner, but I replaced it because of a funny noise, which turned out to be a loose engine fan. Several people committed to buying it, but they all backed out. Too late now.
 2002-12-07 (47.19k)
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06/18/03 edwin i nee manual transmission bus 1967 please call me 305 6679898
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Jeremy Hoggard
This one needs some work but she'll roll again one day. 1958 15 Window Deluxe
 2002-12-07 (524.36k)
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12/08/02 mr u.k. nice chick, poor bus
12/07/02 Thom Holy carp, Batman! What happened to those poor cargo doors?
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56 Standard 56 Standard
Jon
This is my 56 Standard. I've owned it since Labor Day, 2002. I spent a month and a half rebuilding, cleaning, and painting all the running gear/mechanicals. As of today, 12/6/02, I have put over 2400 miles on the bus. Not too bad for a $20 tranny! And now the bodywork and general appearance clean-up will commence....
 2002-12-06 (37.51k)
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