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zoofish

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posted on September 23rd, 2017 at 08:07 PM

And the nose is nearly done

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posted on October 28th, 2017 at 05:39 PM

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Originally posted by zoofish
Time to take the Dashboard out and start changing the Brown interior to Black, whilst also addressing Blower motor issues

Before:

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After:

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I'll have to lift the front, as it is just too low - even though the stance upfront unloaded is perfect

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hey mate, nice project you have there.
i just bought an 1982, same colour and im looking for a few parts

Just wondering if you have the original grill (round light)?
cheers

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posted on January 7th, 2018 at 02:09 PM

After much consideration, I decided to bite the bullet and have a go at installing a Vintage Air Gen IV Air Conditioner kit.

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Wiring fun

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Making Templates

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Air Block off

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posted on January 7th, 2018 at 02:12 PM

AC Condenser installed

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Whilst we wait for AC Hose kit and Controller, test fitted the new seats

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posted on February 18th, 2018 at 09:57 PM

AC Hose kit, Controller and Hose Crimping tool arrived and we kicked on

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First Hose crimp - This tool is incredibly simple to use

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AC Dash Unit is in and wired up...

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Wiring still to be cleaned up and tied into place

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posted on March 18th, 2018 at 04:30 PM

Final Dash Install

Before

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After - Installed AC hoses & Switches added along with Vintage Air dash vents.

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Final AC lines installed, gassed and tested. Runs ice cold. Very happy.

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posted on March 18th, 2018 at 08:30 PM

VERY impressive

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posted on March 28th, 2018 at 11:09 AM

Sensational job.

Seems to fit well without major dash alterations.

Which particular Vintage Air model did you use?

Cheers,

Scott

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posted on March 28th, 2018 at 09:22 PM

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Sensational job.

Seems to fit well without major dash alterations.

Which particular Vintage Air model did you use?

Cheers,

Scott

Thanks Scott. I used a Gen IV system. I had read that it was a tight fit, but it seemed to fit nicely - just had to be mindful of where and how to route the hoses etc which all worked out in the end .

Cheers,
Trevor

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posted on March 30th, 2018 at 05:49 PM

New Door Cards

New Door Cards arrived - All up 9 pieces, each with chrome strips and I chose the deep black vinyl. Thanks to Newton Commercial in the U.K.

A long way to go yet before they can be installed

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posted on July 23rd, 2018 at 10:27 AM

A small but rather major update. Goodbye to the two-tone Bus (with test panels of various shades of white) and hello to 'bright white'.

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Roof liner and windows are next...

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posted on July 23rd, 2018 at 12:48 PM

very nice

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posted on July 24th, 2018 at 05:54 AM

Yeah that's cool

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posted on August 3rd, 2018 at 02:20 PM

Finally home...New roofliner is in and now for the rest of interior to be completed and a thousand other small things

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posted on August 23rd, 2018 at 02:17 PM

Love your bus! Some inspiration in there for me

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posted on March 8th, 2019 at 11:08 PM

Finally dusted off the Bus, after a long time sitting on the back burner. Installed the GoWesty Gauge Upgrade with the LED bulbs etc.this afternoon after work. Wow! What a difference, I now have dash lights. Honestly, pretty simple install - my Gauge Cluster has an analogue clock and no tachometer.

Now onto other minor things this weekend, like power windows, new dual horn and a thousand unseen things.

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