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Skim
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 Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 5:49 am Post subject: Re: Out of Sheer Boredom. Metalwork on a 62 15 window. |
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Keep at it Homie these busses will be done in no time on our time!! We get paid from the ooohs, aaawwws and thumbs up we get from our prideful builds! |
Aint that the truth, but i try not to get upset when the guy at the gas station says “you should restore it” |
Yup. I realized just take time regardless of how long on it. My other bus I had a goal of making it to BBB this one it’s just however long it takes.
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Samba since before the towers collapsed. Still here.
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MorkC68
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Location: Nottingham, England
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 2:20 pm Post subject: Re: Out of Sheer Boredom. Metalwork on a 62 15 window. |
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Nice one Skim 
You set a really high bar with El Pavo, looking forward to see where this build ends up, good luck with it!
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Fifty-Eight Rag
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Spezialist
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| Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 9:37 pm Post subject: Re: Out of Sheer Boredom. Metalwork on a 62 15 window. |
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| Skim wrote: |
| BusJunky wrote: |
| GERMANAIRE wrote: |
Keep at it Homie these busses will be done in no time on our time!! We get paid from the ooohs, aaawwws and thumbs up we get from our prideful builds! |
Aint that the truth, but i try not to get upset when the guy at the gas station says “you should restore it” |
Yup. I realized just take time regardless of how long on it. My other bus I had a goal of making it to BBB this one it’s just however long it takes. |
You cannot rush perfection, that’s what I tell em.
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| Damn JJ you said that shit like they are out back pounding cooling tin over rocks with wooden clubs out in the dirt behind the store. Like they are making engine cases out of adobe brick. Old school Hopi Indian type shit. |
FYI old school for that tribe, is Moqui. They’ve only been hopi since 1941.
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Skim
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| Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 9:10 am Post subject: Re: Out of Sheer Boredom. Metalwork on a 62 15 window. |
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| Skim wrote: |
| Damn JJ you said that shit like they are out back pounding cooling tin over rocks with wooden clubs out in the dirt behind the store. Like they are making engine cases out of adobe brick. Old school Hopi Indian type shit. |
FYI old school for that tribe, is Moqui. They’ve only been hopi since 1941. |
Damn I don’t remember that part where did you find that 🤣🤣🤣
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Spezialist
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| Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 9:34 am Post subject: Re: Out of Sheer Boredom. Metalwork on a 62 15 window. |
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| Skim wrote: |
| Spezialist wrote: |
| Skim wrote: |
| Damn JJ you said that shit like they are out back pounding cooling tin over rocks with wooden clubs out in the dirt behind the store. Like they are making engine cases out of adobe brick. Old school Hopi Indian type shit. |
FYI old school for that tribe, is Moqui. They’ve only been hopi since 1941. |
Damn I don’t remember that part where did you find that 🤣🤣🤣 |
Same story brah, you can’t rush perfection!
And we didn’t make bricks, our homes are made of stone and mortar.
Just like affording perfection, only if you do it yourself! And when yo done, everybody better agree. 
/end thread occupation
Carry on bondo swingers
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Skim
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| Posted: Sat May 19, 2018 4:30 pm Post subject: Re: Out of Sheer Boredom. Metalwork on a 62 15 window. |
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Working those B pillars.
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Skim
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| Posted: Sat May 19, 2018 4:32 pm Post subject: Re: Out of Sheer Boredom. Metalwork on a 62 15 window. |
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B pillar replaced. Close out welded in and splash panel.
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Skim
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| Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 2:08 pm Post subject: Re: Out of Sheer Boredom. Metalwork on a 62 15 window. |
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Now just needs a little bit more clean up but the right side is just about done.
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1954 Sunroof
1959 Lowlight Ghia vert
1960 Lt Grey Double Cab SMZ LEGIT
1963 Deluxe Turkis Walk Thru 15 Window OG Paint |
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Skim
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| Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 2:10 pm Post subject: Re: Out of Sheer Boredom. Metalwork on a 62 15 window. |
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Left side same story
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Skim
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| Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 6:35 pm Post subject: Re: Out of Sheer Boredom. Metalwork on a 62 15 window. |
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Now the under floor work is done. Still need to cut out the old floors and install the new floors but I’ll do that last.
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1960 Lt Grey Double Cab SMZ LEGIT
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Skim
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| Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 6:38 pm Post subject: Re: Out of Sheer Boredom. Metalwork on a 62 15 window. |
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Now probably one of the biggest to do’s on this is the right rear corner. It was full of thick Bondo so I decided since I need to put in a new battery tray too, I’d do a full corner. The damage went up pretty high. Higher than the small corner that is offered.
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1954 Sunroof
1959 Lowlight Ghia vert
1960 Lt Grey Double Cab SMZ LEGIT
1963 Deluxe Turkis Walk Thru 15 Window OG Paint |
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Burlyhammer
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| Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 8:35 am Post subject: Re: Out of Sheer Boredom. Metalwork on a 62 15 window. |
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Now just needs a little bit more clean up but the right side is just about done.
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Tony, this bus is looking good. I think it is crazy to think when you take a small area like this B Pillar spot and think about how many pieces you need to cut out and replace. I count at least 8 pieces you replaced in this spot. Wow!!! |
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Longmont1302
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| Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 3:32 pm Post subject: Re: Out of Sheer Boredom. Metalwork on a 62 15 window. |
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| I use a Hobart 140 wire feed. Great welder for the money. |
Hi Skim,
Thanks for sharing your outstanding work. Are you using .024 solid core wire? Any particular brand?
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62DoKaGuy
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| Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 5:56 pm Post subject: Re: Out of Sheer Boredom. Metalwork on a 62 15 window. |
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| Skim wrote: |
Now just needs a little bit more clean up but the right side is just about done.
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Tony, this bus is looking good. I think it is crazy to think when you take a small area like this B Pillar spot and think about how many pieces you need to cut out and replace. I count at least 8 pieces you replaced in this spot. Wow!!! |
That's what I'm getting into now on my SC. Respect for you guys who do it so cleanly and flawlessly. It's fun but damn takes some serious attention to detail.
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| ...I went at it from both ends but going from the rear didn't seem to do anything, although I did spray some rust breaker in there... |
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Skim
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| Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 9:35 am Post subject: Re: Out of Sheer Boredom. Metalwork on a 62 15 window. |
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| Tony, this bus is looking good. I think it is crazy to think when you take a small area like this B Pillar spot and think about how many pieces you need to cut out and replace. I count at least 8 pieces you replaced in this spot. Wow!!! |
Yes I counted and Dave you are correct lol it is 8 pieces. I hate B pillar replacement both will take up a weekend for sure.
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| Skim wrote: |
| I use a Hobart 140 wire feed. Great welder for the money. |
Hi Skim,
Thanks for sharing your outstanding work. Are you using .024 solid core wire? Any particular brand?
Scott |
I like to use the Lincoln .030 gauge just personal preference.
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That's what I'm getting into now on my SC. Respect for you guys who do it so cleanly and flawlessly. It's fun but damn takes some serious attention to detail. |
Thanks! its far from flawless, I still have to do some clean up but I always do that last once all the welding is finally done. Thanks for checking in fellas!
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Skim
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| Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2018 8:24 pm Post subject: Re: Out of Sheer Boredom. Metalwork on a 62 15 window. |
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Where I left off on this corner. The decklid hinge carrier still needs to be replaced as well so it’s just sitting in there for now.
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1953 Kabriolet
1954 Sunroof
1959 Lowlight Ghia vert
1960 Lt Grey Double Cab SMZ LEGIT
1963 Deluxe Turkis Walk Thru 15 Window OG Paint
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Skim
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| Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2018 8:25 pm Post subject: Re: Out of Sheer Boredom. Metalwork on a 62 15 window. |
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Samba since before the towers collapsed. Still here.
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1954 Sunroof
1959 Lowlight Ghia vert
1960 Lt Grey Double Cab SMZ LEGIT
1963 Deluxe Turkis Walk Thru 15 Window OG Paint |
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Burlyhammer
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| Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2018 11:43 am Post subject: Re: Out of Sheer Boredom. Metalwork on a 62 15 window. |
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| Skim wrote: |
Where I left off on this corner. The decklid hinge carrier still needs to be replaced as well so it’s just sitting in there for now.
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Woah. |
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Skim
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| Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2018 12:29 pm Post subject: Re: Out of Sheer Boredom. Metalwork on a 62 15 window. |
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Finished the rear of the bus this weekend. Battery tray, rear D pillar, inner and outer hinge carrier etc.
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