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Rich's 50 Samba Member
Joined: February 18, 2004 Posts: 10781 Location: San Diego, CA
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Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2016 12:43 pm Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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Such an incredible effort going into this one! Cheers and thanks |
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busben Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2008 Posts: 527 Location: Somerset, UK
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Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 10:07 am Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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Few more pics to update where we're at. Lots of stuff has been finished this last week or two,
long & short side lower panel repairs,
corners repaired,
battery trays in,
sill & cargo floor,
and most front end stuff finished too, front doors on, over-door KF repair sections fitted, arches, dog-legs, front valance, etc ......................
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johnny d Samba Member
Joined: March 22, 2004 Posts: 2204 Location: where it all came from. ;)
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Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 3:30 pm Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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this thing is crazy! _________________ GermanRestoKommando
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Der Barndoor Führers - Slamm Society
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Scotty Samba Member
Joined: July 02, 2003 Posts: 1531 Location: Northampton - Uk
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Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 6:12 am Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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Damn it's really starting to take shape! It's amazing to think back to the found photos, it's come a long way _________________
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I'd be curious to know the length of his tip.
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gatorwyatt Samba Member
Joined: April 24, 2002 Posts: 1867 Location: Clearwater Fl.
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Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2016 6:49 am Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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It's only been 3 months! Great to see such passion in this hobby. You guys are doing great! _________________ www.blastserv.com
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RHD Barndoor floor mat..reproduction is fine |
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dockmaster Samba Member
Joined: October 14, 2005 Posts: 297 Location: Florida
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Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2016 5:47 am Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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So cool... Circle circle dot dot!! |
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busben Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2008 Posts: 527 Location: Somerset, UK
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 9:32 am Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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On to the rotisserie for the finishing few touches before the painting starts
Got the VW dating letter back as well and the factory state manufactured 25th January 1952. |
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nize Samba Member
Joined: June 21, 2004 Posts: 531 Location: Sweden - Cheesy town
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 12:38 pm Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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Wow! I haven't been checking this thread for some week and now it's soon time for chassis paint... Great work! _________________ ----------(VW)----------
1954 Kombi
1957 lowlight ghia coupe
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vdouglu Samba Member
Joined: December 12, 2001 Posts: 278
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 9:40 pm Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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Simply amazing! |
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chris67bug Samba Member
Joined: October 14, 2011 Posts: 40 Location: Belfast
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Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2016 3:01 pm Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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Great work here Ben.
Painting... not of the shiny 'looking new' variety I hope!! |
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lil_azza Samba Member
Joined: December 18, 2012 Posts: 249 Location: somerset
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Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 4:28 pm Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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Absolutely incredible
I'm in Yeovil Somerset and me and my son would totally love to have a peek around
Drop me a pm if that's a option best of luck Aaron |
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EeVeeWee Samba Member
Joined: April 02, 2015 Posts: 836 Location: Amersfoort, Netherlands
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Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2016 1:42 pm Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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Unbelievable!
Deep respect for this. |
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rikki james Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2000 Posts: 128
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busben Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2008 Posts: 527 Location: Somerset, UK
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Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 10:01 am Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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Hey Aaron, sent you a PM dude.
Chris, the only fresh paint is underneath where everything was first cleaned up with plenty of hard graft and the usual dose of phosphoric acid, then primed, stonechipped and finished in matt grey topcoat to give the factory primer look ...........
and inside where I decided that a clean "factory" look was also going to work best once all the repairs were cleaned up .............
We opted for an original paint cab area though, of course!!!! with the new metal being primed and blended to match the old ..........
and outside the roof was stripped back to its original dove blue, and all the repairs and new metal / donor sections were blended in with primer and some matted down dove blue. The rusty areas need more time to darken up but you get the idea ............
Next job now this old girl is back in shape is the running gear ..........
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Air Kraft Samba Member
Joined: October 04, 2008 Posts: 62
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Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 11:18 am Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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Pretty damn impressive! 👍👍👍 _________________ www.air-kraft.com |
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cdennisg Samba Member
Joined: November 02, 2004 Posts: 20278 Location: Sandpoint, ID
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Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 12:27 pm Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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Just for reference...
Damn! _________________ nothing |
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vwhelmot Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2006 Posts: 617 Location: united kingdom
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Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 11:34 pm Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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Ridiculously cool. Cudos, what a turn around. |
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nize Samba Member
Joined: June 21, 2004 Posts: 531 Location: Sweden - Cheesy town
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Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2016 3:40 am Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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Thumbs up Ben!
Nice work...
Cant wait to see the next one _________________ ----------(VW)----------
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Barndoor Mafia Il Capo
Joined: August 23, 2001 Posts: 6194 Location: EUSKAL HERRIA
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Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2016 8:36 am Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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WOW Ben! Is the only word I can use at the moment!!?? I've been following your build and let me tell you .......... I'm/we are blown away with your skills, dedication and drive, but more importantly, your passion for this build. And of course, for the buses themselves. Most Yanks wouldn't dare to take on such a beast of a project but for some reason???? You guys across the pond, UK, go mad with the cutting & welding Must respect to you, Jeff & Mark. You guys may not see it but this type of build gives people encouragement. I look forward to seeing your bus in person come next year at Hessisch Oldendorf. Maybe have a pint or 4?
Cheers and awesome work!!! |
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Rich's 50 Samba Member
Joined: February 18, 2004 Posts: 10781 Location: San Diego, CA
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Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2016 1:06 pm Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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True talent bringing that one back from the dead!!!! |
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