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posted on January 9th, 2005 at 11:58 AM |
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And finally, the rear hatch. Glass out, back to metal, then etch primed. Probably put the latch back in and put it back on for the short term at
least.
Thanks to Steve again for his help!
P.S. Don't take pics with bog dust and crap floating around in the air..
Peace out.
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posted on January 9th, 2005 at 12:38 PM |
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Always good to see progress shots.
Looking good Jim.
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posted on January 9th, 2005 at 04:34 PM |
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No drama man, where else would i have been anyways 
Steve
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posted on January 9th, 2005 at 04:49 PM |
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coming along nicely Jim.
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posted on January 9th, 2005 at 07:25 PM |
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Good work man Well done

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posted on January 10th, 2005 at 05:12 PM |
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so what is On the angle grinder that you use to take back to bare metal?
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posted on January 10th, 2005 at 05:56 PM |
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It's what they call a 'Flap disc'. Got it from Bunnings or any hardware store. It is an attachment for the grinder, with varying grit compounds. A
good thing, but not cheap. Bout $10-$11 per disc.

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posted on January 10th, 2005 at 06:02 PM |
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They generally last a fair while tho , so they are worth it
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posted on January 10th, 2005 at 08:37 PM |
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Jim
You might have to start buying them in bulk when you get to the roof.
Keep up the good work, IT WILL END EVENTUALLY.
And you will be able to have a day without old paint dust all over you.
Cheers
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posted on January 10th, 2005 at 08:38 PM |
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Lookin good Jimbo, what grit discs are you using?
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posted on January 10th, 2005 at 09:25 PM |
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Thanks guys. Vary them Rhett, pending the panels we are working on.. Either 40, 60, or 80.

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posted on January 11th, 2005 at 09:24 PM |
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will you use them inside the bus aswell?
am still tossing up sandblast or dip ect
or have ago myself.
thanks for the info
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posted on January 12th, 2005 at 11:11 AM |
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Haven't got to the inside yet Rob, but I can't imagine changing methods at this stage. Looking back, if I had the money, I would probably bead or
sand blast it, as long as it wasn't going to create the heat that would warp panels, and I have heard that this can/ does occur.
Dipping.. Not sure.. Don't know that much about that, as I don't know of any places it could've been dipped around here, but thats probably costy
too.. Whilst thorough, maybe it would be too thorough, and you would be able to properly rustproof all of the areas that the dipping would cover.. I
dunno.. I am thinking out aloud.
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posted on January 12th, 2005 at 11:21 AM |
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Jim, sandblasting gets hot and warps the panels especially on a bus, but media blasting of walnut shell blasting shouldnt. But they are both real
expensive....Its starting to look the goods mate, keep it up.
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posted on January 12th, 2005 at 03:18 PM |
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Hey jim try some trade shops for the discs, they are usually about half the price. I went through heaps doin' the bug!:thumb
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posted on January 12th, 2005 at 03:58 PM |
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Jim i can get you as many 40grit discs as you need just let me know
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posted on January 12th, 2005 at 04:23 PM |
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I work in a trade outlet industrial tools and abrasives shop, and I can tell you, that if you buy in bulk you should always get a discount if you ask
nicely. If someone buys one or two, we have to charge retail single price as it is breaking up a pack.
Flap discs come in boxes of 10 and retail for about $10-11 depending on size.
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posted on January 12th, 2005 at 07:00 PM |
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Jeez.. this all sounds heaps sweet..
Umm Rhett.. SWEET!! 100mm discs?
Peter, is that for the box or each? And 100mm obviously applies to you too.. That would be sweet.
Pete you are a body guru.. Is there anything that you would be doing differently to what I am doing or have done?

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posted on January 14th, 2005 at 02:09 PM |
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Keepin busy great to see.
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posted on January 14th, 2005 at 04:08 PM |
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yeah 100mm, I'll get some for ya then?
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posted on January 14th, 2005 at 08:44 PM |
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Sure mate, if u get em for the best price in the world, grab a handful, sure thing!!
Thats sweet.

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posted on January 14th, 2005 at 08:56 PM |
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Jim.
Some people have all the luck.
Wait till you get to the roof, it makes quite a dim, it amplifies the sound of the grinder.
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posted on January 15th, 2005 at 08:02 AM |
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Yeah Dave I was sitting back the other night having a look, thinking that is going to be a real prostitute.. Ah well..
Did you go bare metal?

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posted on January 15th, 2005 at 10:26 AM |
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All the way mate.
You can do it just flat, so in other words just sand it down so there is no ridges or oxidised paint, then hit it with the primer.
Most will tell you that if the old paint has been on for 50 years it aint coming off.
I would do it that way if I was doing one again.
Good Luck.
By the way, when I did the roof, I had neighbours coming out asking what the hell the noise was, so dont do it at night.
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posted on January 23rd, 2005 at 07:12 PM |
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Quiet weekend, but learnt to weld.. 
I said earlier about the jig and the tyres/ wheels being crap. Well I got some new ones, and spent Saturday putting em on. You'll probably notice the
size difference.
Anyway, I had to do these mods with the bus still on it, and had constant visions of the bus sliding on the modified jack stands and falling off the
whole thing altogether.. nightmares maybe.
First pic will probably tell you why. I jacked up the frame to be able to put the jack stands under it, not only for the additional height needed, but
also for the room needed in addition to the height needed.. uhh.. I just needed it to move, okay?
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posted on January 23rd, 2005 at 07:16 PM |
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The angle is exaggerated I know, but still.. there was angle..
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posted on January 23rd, 2005 at 07:26 PM |
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Big new wheels.
These are heaps better.. Their own grease nipple for teh bearings and all.. Pretty serious gear. I was told they are worth $160..... EACH! Bugger
that.
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posted on January 23rd, 2005 at 07:32 PM |
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Compare the size?
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posted on January 23rd, 2005 at 07:35 PM |
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Thats about when my engineer buddy mate came over who knows how to weld and taught me a thing or two..
Here's his.. Not bad.. he he. (And him and his sparks in the background)
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posted on January 23rd, 2005 at 07:49 PM |
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That was sweet. Today, moved it out and had a clean up..
Jig is pretty good now!
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