should I rat this bus · Aussieveedubbers

57 Panel · 2 Sep 2004, 9:01 pm

This is my 57 bus and I'm not sure which way to go.

kombibob · 2 Sep 2004, 9:07 pm

just get running fine fix the major rust safari it ,drop it and enjoy paint it later. ps and put some doors on it

[Edited on 2-9-2004 by kombibob]

Anthiron · 2 Sep 2004, 9:08 pm

well said kombidog😀

pyr0 · 2 Sep 2004, 9:15 pm

tell everyone its a posties car you might be able to get away with having no doors then 😉

otherwise get it going and leave it as is, that way if you change youre mind later its no biggie

pod · 2 Sep 2004, 10:02 pm

yep say its a special model of the doormobile variety😉
and to rat and enjoy is all up to you, just look at me and my bug, was only going to fix up patches but now its a respray in and out🙂

*did* · 3 Sep 2004, 2:05 pm

oh yes you must.
lower it and put on some polished wheels.
maybe a bit of faded signwriting on it would be nice too 🙂

65busser · 3 Sep 2004, 4:25 pm

I think it already ratted.....isn't it?

Robo · 3 Sep 2004, 4:31 pm

Restore it!
It deserve's it!
Rob...😎

57 Panel · 3 Sep 2004, 5:23 pm

It's had a hard life but it's a country bus. the floors , lower nose , sills and outriggers are all good. It just needs alot of panel work. Here's a front pic.

ColumBUS · 3 Dec 2004, 9:40 pm

dude its gotta be restored

do what u want to the panels but restore the splits we need as many of them as possible in good condition and lookin good!

*did* · 4 Dec 2004, 1:17 pm

you can rat something and it will still last, you just need to make sure that you stop the rust and preserve the look.
i think rat look is cool

frenzix · 5 Dec 2004, 4:50 pm

you have two options, do a proper restore and spend $30K on it at least or rat the hell out of it and only spend a few $K

t2 · 5 Dec 2004, 7:03 pm

around 1k on rubbers , a rat needs some nice after market rims probably 1500 to $2000 with tyres then it will need to be lowered adjustable front end guessing $600 then straight axle or irs another $1000 plus g box, then a rat isnt a rat without some big power so atleast a nice 1776 another 3 to 5k depending on how lucky you are ,then the rust still has to be done i dont know how well you can weld then you have to make the paint look original and oh with that extra power the brakes need to be looked at so the price goes up, who wants a spring in their ass so a bodge job on the seats has to be done
id say for a true rat you could do it for around 12k,for 15 to 20k you could do a resto yourself on it , just my 2 cents

byronbus · 5 Dec 2004, 8:23 pm

Rat for sure, would look sweet, anyone can resto a bus or pay someone to, but not everyone can have an original paint bus...rat is my opinion

frenzix · 5 Dec 2004, 8:47 pm

12K is one healthy rat!

Stealth · 6 Dec 2004, 9:14 pm

Rat the bloody thing!!!! It must be done....😉

57 Panel · 17 Jan 2005, 7:20 pm

I'm going to pick it up soon so the decision will be made then.:bounce

CAPPO · 17 Jan 2005, 7:29 pm

rat for a while,then paint it later.:bounce

Freddie Fender · 17 Jan 2005, 8:17 pm

Rat is definitely appealing.
You can always paint it later.

57 Panel · 17 Jan 2005, 9:34 pm

I'm thinking lowered, front and rear safari's and a set of Empi 5's.:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce

VWFOOL · 18 May 2005, 2:39 am

wats happening then adam?

57 Panel · 18 May 2005, 7:43 am

How have you been. I haven't picked up the bus yet, it's still sitting on the farm. I'm trying to get the single cab done. Hows the oval going. I've seen it around town. Looking good.

byronbus · 18 May 2005, 10:15 am

Where is it? I'll go get it, you can have a drive, maybe even have some weekend privileges...

57 Panel · 18 May 2005, 10:42 am

byronbus · 18 May 2005, 11:19 am

Im serious...

57 Panel · 18 May 2005, 11:54 am

This bus has spent it's whole life in the bush, it's beaten up but rust wise it's in great shape. This bus is staying with me. Sorry Bruce.

VWFOOL · 18 May 2005, 3:01 pm

did u move adam, u2u me ur home number plz

57 Panel · 18 May 2005, 6:21 pm

Done Sam....

57kombi · 18 May 2005, 6:34 pm

Just seen this post and T2's comments are the best I have seen regarding rats.

Cheers
Dave

57 Panel · 18 May 2005, 7:13 pm

He's right. All I'd save compaired to a full resto is the money for the paint job. That's why I'm not making any choices till I get it home.

Adam....

57 Panel · 11 Oct 2007, 5:01 pm

I have organised to get this bus sent to Melbourne. The plan is to put a new drive-line in, American Eagles and drive it.

VWFREAK · 11 Oct 2007, 6:36 pm

Life's so much easier when you don't have to worry about where you park and if it gets scratched.

Go the Rat but do it the right way.

captainvw · 11 Oct 2007, 8:27 pm

shiney paint and repro shit parts =:repuke ,slam and drive my 2c

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