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Jm13004
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PostPosted: Fri May 12, 2023 8:37 am    Post subject: Re: Nova Scotian 54 standard restoration Reply with quote
Really enjoyed reading the 64 build thread. Thanks so much for documenting and doing video of all your progress. Love the format you're using on the videos as well. That bus is lucky to have found someone with your skills. Keep it up!
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PostPosted: Sat May 13, 2023 12:05 am    Post subject: Re: Nova Scotian 54 standard restoration Reply with quote
sgellis wrote:
M@mouth 37 wrote:
Top work

I have the same job, on m'y barndoor 54

Thank you for sharing

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Thanks!

I watched your video (English subtitles) and see our BDs were in similar condition. Smile


Thank you
I too am subscribed to your channel it is very enriching For the work that awaits me on mine
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PostPosted: Sat May 13, 2023 5:08 pm    Post subject: Re: Nova Scotian 54 standard restoration Reply with quote
Little more today

I decided to try making the front part in one piece without cutting between bends. Requires quite a bit of stretch between bends. I do not suggest it. Smile Worked but would be much easier to cut and add a bit back in after bending.

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PostPosted: Sun May 21, 2023 2:14 pm    Post subject: Re: Nova Scotian 54 standard restoration Reply with quote
Working on the left front frame.

I was given a front frame section above steering box. That is super helpful as mine was basically missing so couldn't tell what it looked like. The complex bits are good to use.

Front beam mounting area was quite bad. Made an alignment jig out of some cutoff disks that just happened to be the correct size.

Hopefully I will get it assembled tomorrow.

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PostPosted: Mon May 22, 2023 6:55 am    Post subject: Re: Nova Scotian 54 standard restoration Reply with quote
You are doing a great job with this! DEEP surgery! Won't be long now and you will have the frame done.. I am really looking forward to seeing the rest of the body come together too!
Thank You for sharing!
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PostPosted: Mon May 22, 2023 12:23 pm    Post subject: Re: Nova Scotian 54 standard restoration Reply with quote
Left front frame almost done. Just need to media blast some before I weld the last bits together.

Was a lot of little bits to get that back together.

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PostPosted: Tue May 23, 2023 4:28 pm    Post subject: Re: Nova Scotian 54 standard restoration Reply with quote
great stuff mate, watching in Australia and having fun restoring the Ambulance too Wink
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PostPosted: Sat May 27, 2023 1:51 pm    Post subject: Re: Nova Scotian 54 standard restoration Reply with quote
Frame rails together. Still lots of details to finish but looking better.

Was quite time consuming to do the left front. Had to make 9 separate new bits to finish it. Very thankful that I had the donor part for the complex bits. Smile

Received M6 and M8 T-nuts today so I can get them welded on. Doubt my spot welder is capable enough so may need to plug weld them on.

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PostPosted: Sat Jun 03, 2023 1:40 pm    Post subject: Re: Nova Scotian 54 standard restoration Reply with quote
Starting to build some parts.

I made drawings of all the parts and printed the flat patterns for these at full size. Cut them out and used spray paint to transfer to metal. Quick and accurate.

The outriggers went great. Very happy with them. Cross member was also great untill I realized it was bent backwards. Smile Guess I will be making another one

Top hat didn't bend as well as I would like. After some work it is good. I have a plan ro make the next go better. This is all a learning experience.

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 05, 2023 12:25 am    Post subject: Re: Nova Scotian 54 standard restoration Reply with quote
Wow! Great fabricating skills! I'll be using your method of card board and spray paint in my projects.
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 15, 2023 7:26 pm    Post subject: Re: Nova Scotian 54 standard restoration Reply with quote
Started the transmission hoop.

The bottom had some dents and thin spots. After cutting out a section I decided to replace the full bottom. Found some pipe the correct thickens but a bit bigger. Split in half and put a curve in it. Was a pain to get a perfect fit but after about 3 hours it is close. I will media blast in the pipe and zinc spray before welding in.

Removed the tube plugs. They were rusted badly.

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PostPosted: Sat Jun 17, 2023 6:26 am    Post subject: Re: Nova Scotian 54 standard restoration Reply with quote
Looking good. I never noticed your vicegrip wrench had curves for round stock. Love it.

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PostPosted: Sat Jun 17, 2023 12:55 pm    Post subject: Re: Nova Scotian 54 standard restoration Reply with quote
Finished the hoop.

Blasted inside the tube as much as possible and gave it a good layer of zinc. I also cut out a couple thin bits on top of the frame. Inside had no rust.

Everything welded in nicely.

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 18, 2023 10:56 am    Post subject: Re: Nova Scotian 54 standard restoration Reply with quote
Made a tweak to the brake and bent another top hat. Quite happy with the results. I will likely remake the first one.

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PostPosted: Sat Jun 24, 2023 11:44 am    Post subject: Re: Nova Scotian 54 standard restoration Reply with quote
Made plugs for the transmission hoop.

Started with 42.3mm expansion plugs. I thinned them down and cut some off the height. I will use something inside to seal them in and add a little weld to make it look stock.

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 26, 2023 9:36 am    Post subject: Re: Nova Scotian 54 standard restoration Reply with quote
I personally enjoy your resourcefulness and give you a lot of respect for bending your own supports. It shows that it is possible to restore these without $100,000 worth of equipment. Might be easier though. Laughing
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 28, 2023 4:22 am    Post subject: Re: Nova Scotian 54 standard restoration Reply with quote
Nice work, thabks for sharing.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 28, 2023 2:55 pm    Post subject: Re: Nova Scotian 54 standard restoration Reply with quote
Great work, this is coming along nicely !!!
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 01, 2023 1:56 pm    Post subject: Re: Nova Scotian 54 standard restoration Reply with quote
Getting more parts built. Slow but satisfying. Very happy with how they are turning out.

Started the inner front frame panels. The plan was to weld in the original panel but now I am thinking it may be better to stamp the ribs in. I need to check if the panels will fit in my press. If so it is relatively easy to make dies.

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PostPosted: Sat Jul 08, 2023 3:23 pm    Post subject: Re: Nova Scotian 54 standard restoration Reply with quote
Welded in the pressing in the left inner front frame. I did a test press but to do it properly was going to take longer. Also the longest rib wouldn't quite center in my press so may not have worked well.

There was quite a bit of rust in the original panel so cut out the good bits and welded them in. I will go over the back side with the tig to fill any low spots. I need to get some practice with the tig. Will be much easier when I get to the thinner stuff.

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