Yes at last it is regoed, hasnt got a motor yet but here in S.A. you can register it with just the rego number,
While I was at motor reg got a private plate, "SPLIT 1" this is white letters on a navy back ground,
I thought that polished ally letters on a black background was close so I got some plates made up in England and have fitted them, Hope the cops dont notice, if they do a reg check it will just show private plate SPLIT 1, and hope they dont realise it shouldnt be black.
The black plates here are about $240 per year, the plates I got are only $170 for ever.

I am just waiting for the wipers to come back from the chrome shop and the front is finished, all I am waiting for is the tinware for the engine, it is getting blasted and then powder coated.

I will post more pics when it is finished.

Cheers
Dave

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another

another

got some more but I cant make them any smaller

looking bloody excellent Dave.
a real credit to you.
can't believe how much you have got done in the last couple of weeks since I saw it last.
btw. number plates look shit hot. :thumb

wheels look great too.
love the whitewalls.

Thanks Dan, And thanks for the SPLIT 1.

Should be ready for the show, but I am not entering it.
Dont like the idea of some one who hasnt done a bus judging my work.
I did it for me not for other people.

Cheers
Dave

Hopefully I have managed to resize some more pics.

Cheers
Dave

and again

Creative polished pop outs, they are the best, quality of work is amazing.

not sure if I will keep the Empi side steps on or not

lowered thanks to Rob Kings dropped spindles

i like the side steps they make it unique but thats probably because i havent seen many set around

straight axle conversion looks like very nice job

Straight axle is correct, done with a set of PMGBUS adaptor plates.
Also I have fitted 58 tail lights as I didnt think that the old dears would see just one brake light.
I will be fitting rear indicators on the bumper, little harley ones.
As I have said all along this bus is going to be used and I want it as safe as possible, all brake lines, hoses, clips and master cylinder have been replaced, cylinders inside brakes looked O.K. , will see.
Underneath has been fitted with PMGBUS sills, new center chassis sections, outriggers, this was then painted in POR15, the underneath is cleaner than new.

I thought it would be easy once I had painted it but its the little things that slow you down, I have been to the local fastner suppliers for stainless bolts about 15 times, you start replacing one bit and then end up doing the lot.

Glad you like it.
Interior need some work next

Cheers
Dave

Looks bloody fantastic Dave.
That passenger windscreen looks the business!!

keep the sidesteps Dave.
I remember when we got those at Tatton Park, all those years ago.
I think A.E. still has mine somewhere.

love the bus awsome i feel like i have been through the same as you have over the past few years well 2 years so far for me. i also agree with the show thing ,keep the side steps or sell them to me i am going to get some.

can i ask when you fitted the straight axel conversion what angle did you fit the spring plate, i just fitted mine today and it seems to have alot of camber

Spring plates are not touched with PMGBUS plates, they stay in the same position.
Been 3and a half years to this point.

Cheers
Dave

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Thanks Roy.

Just waiting for the trim from you and it will be sorted.
Also I should be getting a special delivery tomorrow, will get some pics and post them tomorrow evening.

Cheers
Dave

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awesome ...........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

very nice Splitteee !

looking better every time i see it!!! i feel your pain with painting bus's!!! there bloody big bastards of things!!!
looking great
cheers
rhys

Looking very very nice dave!

Wish I'd got some of the mirrors now! You ended uo
buying the schofields with the oversize pin?

RobK

Yeah Rob, they are the 8.5 mm stainless ones, good quality.
Just needed to run a drill down the hinges.

We havent seen any pics of Leo for a while, is she finished and are you trying to suprise us.

Cheers
Dave

Thats one nice ride. Good luck with finnishing her off.

mate. top effort. look forward to seeing this baby cruisin'. guaranteed there will be one big cheesy grin behind those split windows for sure.

Bloody beautiful bus mate.
You should be proud.:thumb

Just finished the interior, Gone a bit hot rodish, with the red vinyl lower sections and the grey headlining.
All I need is the engine, get the tinware back from the powder coaters on Friday, then all being well the engine should be in for the following Tuesday, then driving time.
I have never driven my bus so I cant wait,

Thanks all for the positive comments
I will post some pics when it is finished, should be next week.

Cheers
Dave

Dave, thats the ducks nuts mate. Can't wait to meet you both one day soon..

I would keep the steps, as I have some too, but our stylings are different, so I guess it is a personal decision. :duh