The Tom Tom BD

nane_cox · Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 11:31 pm Post subject:

Wiring is done, brake line is now new, logo has been done on Monday Laughing

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Thanks JeanDo.

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Its first "special" meeting is the 7 of April.

Stetoppingphoto · Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 1:24 am Post subject:

Looks complete now! Just needs that taxi sign on the roof

Still not at Hessisch?

Nice work on the sign writing.
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bmx2c4me · Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 4:17 am Post subject:

Nice! It's got some personality now!
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nane_cox · Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 4:40 am Post subject:

Yes, more personality. Some parts are still missing as rear bumper trims, headlight lenses US specifics, OG beauty rings, sliding windows, wiper arm shaft for safaris. But it doesn't stop the bus Smile

oh6a · Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 6:18 am Post subject: like it

I really like how this bus has come back to life. My cousin lived two blocks up the hill from the Hotel Colorado, and I rember us kidding each other(we were in our mid teens at the time) that if we had that bus we could pick up more girls at one time than with his 40 Ford Coupe or my 55 Chevy. This thing is a time warp for me.

Kasten68 · Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:01 am Post subject:

Happy 4 you Mick, your samba rocks with this 'old' lettering Cool

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volksfahrer.nl · Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 11:35 am Post subject:

nane_cox · Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 1:36 pm Post subject:

I prefer the bus when it was patina too. I had it as desktop background on my computer for months when JJ was the owner.
But as all of us here, except ... 1 (the previous owner now), I missed my chance, WE all missed the chance to let it as OG as possible.
Past is past Very Happy

. Help me follow this story. Now it's new with a stunning logo and that's what is great no Razz

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Be sure it will not stay in the back of the garage.
Thanks for your support. Thanks JJ for the job you made because I could not have do it
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npbusguy · Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 1:52 pm Post subject:

ricekooker · Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 4:20 pm Post subject:

The bus looks stunning!

Trevor P · Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:44 pm Post subject:

Beautiful 23. I like it in both versions, previous and it's current state. You should be proud to have that in your stable. Cool

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mightymouse · Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 3:28 am Post subject:

Im just glad that its come full circle and the logos are back on it. Soon when the 16s are back and the taxi light, it will be whole again. Smile

Cant undo the resto so may as well make it as correct as possible and enjoy it. Its beautiful. It may have lost some of its original character, but it is still the same bus and the history of it is well documented. cant delete that. Smile

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nane_cox · Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 4:00 am Post subject:

thank you for your messages.

I don't know if I can add the taxi roof light as the logo of the hotel should have been hidden by the Taxi company when the bus was used to make trips in Arches National Park.

djfordmanjack · Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 3:02 pm Post subject:

TERRIFIC bus. will get even more personality when driven to the places YOU like to go. Right on !
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Stetoppingphoto · Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 1:25 pm Post subject:

Ian 68 · Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 4:00 pm Post subject:

I like both versions also. As long as it's saved and on the road it's all good.

nane_cox · Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 4:55 am Post subject:

Hi,

55 years later, Molly, one of the five nurses on the picture under (the second woman from the right), met the Tomtom bus for the second time. Thank you Molly.

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Jacks · Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 6:45 am Post subject:

^ That is just wonderful. Lovely, really. Is Molly in contact with any of the others in the picture or share any memories of the bus?
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EverettB · Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 8:20 am Post subject:

Awesome!
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nane_cox · Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 9:04 am Post subject:


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