Tweed's 78 bay resto

Discussion in 'Restorations' started by Twe-d, Jul 16, 2013.

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    still had to bend it to the shape of the body but happy with the result.
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    Lots of wee tricky jobs in the dash top...
     
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  2. Looks like its coming along nicely.:cool:

    Do those Ronal R9s fit under the rer arches? They look like they are outside the lip.
     
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    I masked off the inside, borrowed an air fed mask form work and cracked on with painting the inside... theres a few runs but most of it is hidden by the interior. IMG_6124.jpg
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    Same idea with the engine bay.
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    few dash parts back from the trimmers
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    sealed up the fuel tank before spraying.
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    Replaced the sound deadening made out of old fraulein knickers with bonnet liner...

    So thats where I'm at now, hoping to crack on over this next month before tech starts again....:thumbsup:
     
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  4. I don't think they would fit on a standard lowered bus... when I fitted the tubs I cut a bit off the lip so they would fit. tho I'm leaning towards sticking a set of standard ones on... nice to have the option.
     
  5. Nice work!
    Very neat slider repair.
     
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  6. Any updates?
     
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    Getting there matey... next lot of pics will be in colour :)
     
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    Where did get the bonnet liner?
     
  9. Hello! Quick update, tinker time is at a premium since I started the OU but I still try to get out to the garage and forget about Pythagoras and his bloody Theorem.... So... Off she went to the paint shop.
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    First coat epoxy mastic.
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    Between coats the primer is covered in a guide coat
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    Rubbed with 320
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    Until smooth
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    All panels had to be done twice.. forearms like popeye :p
     
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    Finally...:)
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    Started the sound deadening and insulation
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    QL frames were knackered
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    Didn't need much of an excuse
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    Cleaned up with new seals
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    Cleaned up Devon frame
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    And indicators
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    Quoted £160 for a new wiper motor, got this one of a T25 for £20 and changed the plug, had to weld a tab onto the wiper frame. 20170309_003638.jpg
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    Changed the wiper bottle outlet to a barb.
     
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    Next up make sense of this ;)
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    Where I'm an now:burp:
     
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  14. Fantastic dude
     
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    lovely colour scheme; those Ronals suite the bus very well :D

    good luck with the rest of the rebuild!
     
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  16. looking good mate, by the looks of it its a devon moon raker double top?
     
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  17. Cheers... Not the double top tho ...
     
  18. Are the indicator housings just bare polished metal now? They look mega shiny. :)
    Mine are full of green slimy water and the reflectory bit is all yellowed.
     
  19. looking great
     
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