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Krautski
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 Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 10:20 am Post subject: Bodywork Refresh |
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In the process of stripping down the bus for an original color respray and some body massaging.
Some rust fixing along the way - if you're ever in the market for a bus, this would be a good example of why to buy them from arid regions. 
More to come as it goes along.
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| Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 4:08 pm Post subject: paint refresh |
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Krautski, where is this westy from? it looks very familiar to me
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| Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 7:17 pm Post subject: |
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Solid bus. You are going all out with the new motor build and bodywork at same time.
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Krautski
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If you squint you can just see 2 small rust holes. And this bus lives in Seattle!
Thank you original paint, you served valiantly for 40 years.
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| I'm hoping you tore out your rear cabinets and are fixing the rust issues you have back there. Best to do it now. |
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Krautski
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It wasn't as bad as it looked with paint on it.
LR fender blowout will be the trickiest metalwork. someone pulled and filled it before.
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Krautski
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No, it's at a shop, I've done it before and would rather pay for it. 
Plus my sheetmetal welding skills aren't good enough for that.
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aweseome! cant wait to see it finished.
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| Looking good boss! |
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Krautski
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Sand and paint, new hardware
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| Krautski wrote: | Sand and paint, new hardware
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what did you use for screws?
werent the original rivets? just curious, the screws look fine to me 
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Krautski
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| Stuartzickefoose wrote: |
what did you use for screws?
werent the original rivets? just curious, the screws look fine to me |
M5.
Yes they were, screws are less of a bitch to remove. Like for repainting.
Plus they're backed up with bigger fender washers for spreading the load.
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Krautski
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Paint this week.
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| Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 1:20 pm Post subject: |
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Looking good! Glad to read that you're going back with the original color.
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| Krautski wrote: | Sand and paint, new hardware
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Anyone know where to get new tie down loops?
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Tie down loops can be bought on Go Westy website. I was lucky and found them at True Value Hardware Store. Good Luck.
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Krautski
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I got my bumpers back from the powdercoaters - things are coming together.
From dirty and some 40 year old crust on them to smooth and beautiful.
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