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 57kombi
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| posted on October 3rd, 2004 at 06:02 PM |
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57kombi Finished .Pics of interior & engine
Spent today mounting the rear bumper and fitting the indicators.
That was the other day, The engine is now in, should be driving this weekend
Cheers
Dave
[Edited on 6-10-2004 by 57kombi]
[Edited on 15-10-2004 by 57kombi]
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57kombi
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| posted on October 3rd, 2004 at 06:03 PM |
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The indicators are made by Zodiac and are for Harleys
Cheers
Dave
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57kombi
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| posted on October 3rd, 2004 at 06:05 PM |
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Also fitted the rear number plate
Cheers
Dave
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57kombi
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| posted on October 3rd, 2004 at 06:06 PM |
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Some other pics.
Cheers
Dave
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57kombi
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| posted on October 3rd, 2004 at 06:08 PM |
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Last one , honest!!!!!!
Cheers
Dave
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| posted on October 3rd, 2004 at 06:20 PM |
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looking VERY nice
more pics please
speeding is bad!
relax - god's in charge
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| posted on October 3rd, 2004 at 06:25 PM |
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looks awesome!
just wondering.....you gonna slam it or what 
kai
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57kombi
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| posted on October 3rd, 2004 at 06:59 PM |
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Its dropped 3 inches at the back and 3and a half at the front thanks to Rob Kings Dropped spindles
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Dave
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| posted on October 3rd, 2004 at 07:41 PM |
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Dave , she is stunning. Absolutely lovely. congratulation .Mitchell
23 windows ...8 too many!
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57kombi
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| posted on October 3rd, 2004 at 08:24 PM |
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Thanks Mitchell,
Hows yours going,
Got the bumpers back yet?
Mine might not be a 100 point resto but its all my own work.
I keep telling everyone, its going to be a driver and not a show queen.
Engine gets fitted this week so hopefully I will be driving my bus next weekend, and then I wont stop driving it.
And it is not for sale, EVER.
Cheers
Dave
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| posted on October 3rd, 2004 at 08:31 PM |
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This is what it looked like a year ago
Chhers
Dave
[Edited on 3-10-2004 by 57kombi]
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| posted on October 3rd, 2004 at 09:10 PM |
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I must say this bus of yours is one of my faves I've seen anywhere!.
Choice of year model,colour scheme,ride height,wheels.......
As that turkey on Australian idol says......."Touchdown my freind"your bus is super friggin duper....
Classy as.
Send the boys from Volksworld magazine,they should be knocking on your door soon.
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| posted on October 6th, 2004 at 11:46 PM |
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Engine is now in.
Just messing with the exhast, should be driving this weekend.
Cheers
Dave
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| posted on October 7th, 2004 at 01:55 PM |
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hey Dave, you home tonight? (thurs)
the mrs is working, so I can come round and give you a hand if you need.
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| posted on October 7th, 2004 at 06:20 PM |
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beautiful 57, wish my missus would let me own split.
unfortunately my bros obsession for horrid type 2s has killed my chances.
freaken family:cussing
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57kombi
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| posted on October 7th, 2004 at 10:30 PM |
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Driving today,
YIPEE >>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Cheers
Dave
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| posted on October 8th, 2004 at 12:58 AM |
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very tight.
how much did the original purchase set u back. that looked like some nasty condition... you brought it back to life. love it.
Daniel - Can't afford a splitty
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| posted on October 8th, 2004 at 08:51 AM |
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wow that is schweet
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| posted on October 8th, 2004 at 09:21 AM |
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Kroozin Kikko.
I originally paid $1500 for the bus.
It had had an engine fire early in life and didnt need much rust repair, only both inner and outer sills, doglegs, outriggers and 2 areas about 2
inches square above the outriggers also 2 center chassis sections,the front skin has been replaced with a NOS panel.
This is MINOR repairs compared to most splits, thats why anyone who says the unrestord bus they have for sale might just need sills is kidding
themselves.
Never pay more than $2000 for an unrestored bus, as it has cost me a hell of a lot to get it to this state( I wont say how much as my missus sometimes
looks over my shoulder as I type)
Also someone had done the Aussie conversion on the rear guards, chopped them out , so new ones had to be welded in.
It had the ususal dents consistent with a 47 year old commercial vehicle.
the rust was cut out underneath and it was shot blasted in the rear(where the engine fire had caused a lot of surface corrosion) and then a good spray
of POR15 to stop rust.
I have done the majority of the work myself, PMGBUS did the welding. I did the rest incuding paint, the primer was 2 pak epoxy and the top coats are
Glasurit 2 pak
It has taken 3 and a half years and I drove it for the first time yesterday.
I will never sell it.
Cheers
and thanks for the positive comments
Driving Dave
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| posted on October 8th, 2004 at 12:20 PM |
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Great work, love the colours too.
Nothing beats driving a splitty, but I don't have to tell you that now do I!!!
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| posted on October 9th, 2004 at 10:30 AM |
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Thats the duck nuts Dave, a real credit to you, and a true inspiration to others such as myself out there with projects on the go.. Well Done.
THE LOWEST WITH THE MOSTEST BLING BLING WINS!!
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| posted on October 9th, 2004 at 10:37 AM |
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thast an awesome job, ill bet she's a reall pleasure to drive  it must
be great to be able to tell people just how much work went in to your car and how you did most of it yourself, truely insperational.
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| posted on October 13th, 2004 at 04:39 PM |
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You've got every reason to be proud :beer smick looking ride |
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| posted on October 13th, 2004 at 05:05 PM |
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ssssssssssscccccccccccccchhhhhhhhhhhhhwwwwwwweeeeeeeeeeeeeetttttttttttttttt
just gorgeous mate!!
cheers
rhys
it aint just cool its aircool'd
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| posted on October 13th, 2004 at 10:25 PM |
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Mate an fantastic work.
Da Time For The Aircooled Revolution Is Upon US.
Brothers & Sisters Lets Hit The Streets, Roll As One. And Feel The Power Of The Aircooled Storm.
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| posted on October 14th, 2004 at 10:11 PM |
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Well done mate, wonderfull job. Everytime i look at this post it gets me inspired to get my two 57's on the road. The panel first then the
standard.............. love your bus, again well done
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| posted on October 14th, 2004 at 10:28 PM |
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That truely is an awesome bus mate.
Inspirational. One day I'll have one....................
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| posted on October 14th, 2004 at 11:19 PM |
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we need some engine bay pics Dave. |
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| posted on October 15th, 2004 at 12:17 PM |
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O.K., heres some pics of the engine, Big Block 1600tp, extractors,009, etc
Cheers
Dave
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