1960 Sealing Wax Red Panel

hoagy86 · Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2014 7:14 am Post subject: 1960 Sealing Wax Red Panel

hey everyone just wanted to introduce myself my names Paul I live in Peoria Illinois. I recently picked up my first split window, a 1960 SWR panel with bullet noise. Couldn't be happier.. I guess I could, if It ran but in time sooner than later hopefully. Needs a lot of things so my plan is to start with little things and slower get it back on the road. Heres some pictures some of you may recognize it.

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I started using a razor blade and scraping the top layer of paint some of the red is blown out and the primer under is showing but some of the grey is over the red.

Need to buy a new speedo check out that original. First purchase, well since the bus itself. Ill post a picture when I get new one installed. Bus m code says 07 03 0 so it was born March 07,1960. found a speed 04/60 so like a month which was great by me.
And last was the wife got me in a pic of the front

Eric&Barb · Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2014 8:17 am Post subject:

Looks like a great project! Are you going to restore it? If so, buy a case of Naval Jelly, a few rolls of Saran Wrap, and wire wheels with an angle grinder.

Here is our DEC59 built walk thru panel camper conversion. Now removing lots of rust from the inside of the roof due to DPO glued in indoor/outdoor carpet with foam rubber backing that held moisture....

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FritzCP · Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2014 9:31 am Post subject:

I found some pics of it as I found it a couple years ago.

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hoagy86 · Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2014 10:24 am Post subject:

Nice camper Eric&Barb Cool

The plan is preserve as much as possible clean fix what needs get it running driving stopping but am in the middle of home renovation as well so might take some time juggling bus and house project.
Thanks volksheime for the old pictures Smile

cant wait to get the blue off but am trying to wait on it for now.

Eric&Barb · Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2014 2:30 pm Post subject:

Thanks!

Doing same on the house renovation front! Still got to take some time, even if it is just fifteen minutes a week to get something done on the VWs.

Wire wheel a rusty area in the morning or afternoon. Put the Naval Jelly on the same area in the evening, cover with Saran Wrap, and check how much rust is removed a day or a week later. The cooler the weather, the longer/better the Jelly gets to work, plus if you can keep it out of the direct sun rays which neutralizes it.
Still lots of rust? Wire wheel again after the Naval Jelly has dried after removing the Saran Wrap and repeat till it is all gone!
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MrBusCo · Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 8:25 am Post subject:

I love this bus. I think it has a great look and after the lower body is rust repaired and blended, look out! great look.

Hoagy-

If you get this bus to Daily Driver Status I will send you a free Blazecut for this bus. Get on it!
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hoagy86 · Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:07 pm Post subject:

Thanks Josh I'll take u up on that offer I wouldn't mind having something like that just in case a fire were to happen. Razz

Vintagespeed · Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:11 pm Post subject:

great panel, just do the necessary welding and get it on the road

BarryL · Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:44 pm Post subject:

Yeah, baddass. I love the spider cracks on the windscreen glass.

hoagy86 · Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 2:19 pm Post subject:

Thanks guys yes I need to put in a metal order but am looking to get it running first in the works of getting a motor etc.

64+65doubledoor · Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 2:28 pm Post subject:

I love bullet noise
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hoagy86 · Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 4:09 pm Post subject:

Bought a rear bumper and picked it up today Very Happy

hoagy86 · Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 10:18 am Post subject:

More parts got Funky green fat lip doglegs for both sides along with correct taillights and speedo picture. Not much has happened with the panel its been sitting in garage having a 40hp engine that's being built at the moment still looking for parts the plan is to try and pick up the first born boy in early Nov. but well see how that goes.

BulliBill · Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 10:45 am Post subject:

Looks like you're going to need a front bench seat too. We'll keep our eyes open for one, actually I might still have a seat bottom in repairable shape somewhere, not sure.

Cool Panel, a real patina monster! I'll have my original paint SWR '59 Double-Door Panel at the upcoming BNNTA event not very far from you on the upcoming Labor Day weekend. Come by and check it out... Hell, get yours running and come camping with all of us!

Bill
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Thanks for any help!

hoagy86 · Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 11:37 am Post subject:

hey bill I seen your event I want to come check it out. as far as the bench I have it I just ordered seat covers from matt miller I sent ya a message about it awhile back. Thanks anyways came with those seats too. Wink

bugcollections · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 7:03 pm Post subject: swr panel

Get to work restoring that thing. Love panels. To give you some incentive; here is quick photo of my 1960 Double Door. It looked not quite as bad as yours before I started, but love the way it turned out. Brought back to life as close to original as I could make it.

hoagy86 · Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 5:36 am Post subject:

bugcollections -Thanks for some motivation. Your bus is pretty sweet! how long did that take ya. im moving at a snails pace. Very Happy

hopefully I can get some work done sometime soon.

bugcollections · Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 5:00 pm Post subject: swr bus

Seven months and 700 hours of labor. It almost killed me. Did it in 06, was the 3rd bus I have done and it is probably going to be the last. Too old and tired to do all the work necessary on another bus.

hoagy86 · Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 11:35 am Post subject:

Well today I got a little time to mess with the rear hatch, it was barely hanging on with only 1 hinge still in tack. I decided to put it out of its misery and remove the last one. I don't know weather to fix it or replace it with a spare I have but wrong color.... Sad

I found one online but haven't went through because I have that spare. I also shot an inside from back looking at those side repairs along with cargo floor. If any knows how to repair the hinges or any input i'm all ears. Thanks Paul

Eric&Barb · Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 2:24 pm Post subject:

The hinge is a single piano style hinge that goes from one side to the other of the door opening. It would depend how you "put it out of its misery" as to how to fix it.

Whichever it goes, you will need to remove the hinge half on the bus. Spray a lot of penetrating oil into those screws over the next week or so before attempting to remove....
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