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veedub
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Nice! Looking forward to watching this one be built.
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mightymouse
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| Trevor P wrote: | The engine will be a 2180, 044 Kroc ported heads, 44IDFs, 86A cam etc. Likely will do a 3.88 straight axle setup and a very similiar suspension setup as Ken did on the 25A but with different brakes. I plan on redoing the original trans and engine (if I can reclaim it) in the future just case I ever want to stop driving it and go back to 100% stock
Scotty, yes this will be a full redo top to bottom. |
Just PLEASE tell me your going to use the AA thickwall 92s?
Cant wait to see this bus hopefully somewhere in the USA if you and ken cruise down for a show.
Hell ill drive to WA if thats where it will be. 
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Trevor P
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| Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 6:34 am Post subject: |
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| mightymouse wrote: | | Trevor P wrote: | The engine will be a 2180, 044 Kroc ported heads, 44IDFs, 86A cam etc. Likely will do a 3.88 straight axle setup and a very similiar suspension setup as Ken did on the 25A but with different brakes. I plan on redoing the original trans and engine (if I can reclaim it) in the future just case I ever want to stop driving it and go back to 100% stock
Scotty, yes this will be a full redo top to bottom. |
Just PLEASE tell me your going to use the AA thickwall 92s?
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Yup. 
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mightymouse
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| Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 6:11 pm Post subject: |
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| Trevor P wrote: | | mightymouse wrote: | | Trevor P wrote: | The engine will be a 2180, 044 Kroc ported heads, 44IDFs, 86A cam etc. Likely will do a 3.88 straight axle setup and a very similiar suspension setup as Ken did on the 25A but with different brakes. I plan on redoing the original trans and engine (if I can reclaim it) in the future just case I ever want to stop driving it and go back to 100% stock
Scotty, yes this will be a full redo top to bottom. |
Just PLEASE tell me your going to use the AA thickwall 92s?
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niice. Just make sure you file fit the rings. While most will say they come ready to go... this is NOT the case.
I just finished a motor (2nd set ive had in my hands) and the top ring needed filed or it will contact ends.
So far so good. 2085cc 78.4x92 thick. THE perfect bus motor. 
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uberwagen
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| Concept1 wrote: | | Riff Raff wrote: | Glad to see this old girl finally get the treatment Trevor.
I like Ken's idea of OCTO 2012. I think we should convoy.
Barnies can lead and the rest of us fatties will bring up the rear.
Think we can scare up a half dozen buses for the adventure? |
This, I like. I don't care who leads. Lets just do it. Trevor will tell you, it's a crazy long drive, but the fun factor is way high.
I'm thinking Mr. Murray might have his '55 single ready to go by then, your 15, and a couple of barndoors. |
How many days of a head start will I need with original 36hp and reduction boxes? |
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Trevor P
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| Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 2:22 pm Post subject: |
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| uberwagen wrote: | | Concept1 wrote: | | Riff Raff wrote: | Glad to see this old girl finally get the treatment Trevor.
I like Ken's idea of OCTO 2012. I think we should convoy.
Barnies can lead and the rest of us fatties will bring up the rear.
Think we can scare up a half dozen buses for the adventure? |
This, I like. I don't care who leads. Lets just do it. Trevor will tell you, it's a crazy long drive, but the fun factor is way high.
I'm thinking Mr. Murray might have his '55 single ready to go by then, your 15, and a couple of barndoors. |
How many days of a head start will I need with original 36hp and reduction boxes? |
Start now. 
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bubba
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| Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 5:43 am Post subject: |
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Nice bus. Doesn't look to need a whole lot of metal. With Ken on it, it should be completely finished by friday night, maybe Saturday morning. Good luck guys!!
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Concept1
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| Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 2:42 pm Post subject: |
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| uberwagen wrote: | | Concept1 wrote: | | Riff Raff wrote: | Glad to see this old girl finally get the treatment Trevor.
I like Ken's idea of OCTO 2012. I think we should convoy.
Barnies can lead and the rest of us fatties will bring up the rear.
Think we can scare up a half dozen buses for the adventure? |
This, I like. I don't care who leads. Lets just do it. Trevor will tell you, it's a crazy long drive, but the fun factor is way high.
I'm thinking Mr. Murray might have his '55 single ready to go by then, your 15, and a couple of barndoors. |
How many days of a head start will I need with original 36hp and reduction boxes? |
If you actually get your bus on the road for 2012 trip, Trevo will eat his hat.
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horizontallyopposed
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| Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 11:43 am Post subject: |
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| Concept1 wrote: | If you actually get your bus on the road for 2012 trip, Trevo will eat his hat.
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That's a lot of hat to be eating. Them's some big odds. I'd really enjoy a video clip of Trevor mowin down on that hat, maybe with some green Tabasco or something
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sunroof
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| Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 2:49 pm Post subject: |
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Ya well with the new baby on the way I have a feeling the barndoors are going to be lawn ornaments for some time to come.
Don |
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uberwagen
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| Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 12:13 pm Post subject: |
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| sunroof wrote: | Ya well with the new baby on the way I have a feeling the barndoors are going to be lawn ornaments for some time to come.
Don |
Speaking of lawn ornaments, I think I saw a pair of L14 58 beetles on a flat deck on their way to the shredder this morning
...And regarding the new helper that will be joining the family come May, he or she will be proptly put to work detailing small parts and such. |
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sunroof
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Speaking of lawn ornaments, I think I saw a pair of L14 58 beetles on a flat deck on their way to the shredder this morning |
G'bye, G'bye
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jennyghia
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| Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 5:44 pm Post subject: |
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Nice pickup!! You mentioned Klassicfab making flat gates? I looked quickly, but couldn't find the panels on their website.. Are they on the site, or is that something I should ask about? I think my side gates are "fine" but the previous owner replaced the rear gate with a newer version.. Thanks!
It'll be years before we can afford to restore our '53 SC.. The '57 ghia won the bid to be first in the resto-line...
*edit- found the smooth gate at klassicfab finally..
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Trevor P
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Here's a long over due up date of the progress. Since these pics were taken it has since been blasted and fresh green panels have been added to her skeleton. I have also just recieved the engine case back from the machine shop and the rotating mass will be getting balanced soon. More pics to come...
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Barndoor Mafia
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Outkast
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| Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 7:25 pm Post subject: |
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Looking Good  I cant wait till the day I can start working on my ride .Looking forward to updates
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Mr. Bungle
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| Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 7:45 pm Post subject: |
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great work trevor, keep it up!! this is gonna be one badass truck when you're done with it!!
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Concept1
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| Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 9:56 am Post subject: |
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Been a while since an update for Trevo.
Here's the pics from sandblasting, in July.... 
And some more recent ones.
We had to cut out the inner structure and pod support in order to straighten the nose.
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Trevor P
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Things really started moving along in Dec. Seat stands and cab floor are in, cab seperation panel in, treasure chest floor and supports for the load bed.
Thanks to Gerson for making the structure that mounts the upper seat back.
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veedub
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| Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2011 11:05 am Post subject: |
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Looking awesome, looks like a green(metal) Christmas!
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