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Scotty
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Location: Northampton - Uk
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Love it!
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I'd be curious to know the length of his tip.
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goreygoreymanunited
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Joined: May 12, 2010
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Location: forest of dean
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| Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2017 3:48 pm Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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| smiles for miles |
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busben
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Joined: March 07, 2008
Posts: 527
Location: Somerset, UK
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| Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2017 12:43 pm Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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Who'd have thought that a wet and cold March day would be a "nice day for a drive" 
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busben
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Location: Somerset, UK
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| Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2017 7:10 am Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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Not really sure what my neighbours think of me!?
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goreygoreymanunited
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Location: forest of dean
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| Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 3:52 pm Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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So I've recently moved to Norway from the UK and like most, if not all new folk here, I did a trip to Sweden to stock up on food and booze. As a tourist/barndoor fanboy, it was quite exciting for me to drive past this sign for the first time.
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busben
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Location: Somerset, UK
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| Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2017 12:56 pm Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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| '58 I believe, and yes it's on thanks to Patrics help |
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goreygoreymanunited
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Location: forest of dean
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| Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2017 8:52 am Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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| Yeah the dash and roof over hang are the main give away. It looks like late 50's. Still a very desirable bus! They would make a great team together |
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Bendango
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Joined: September 04, 2005
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| Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2017 6:55 am Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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looks like post BD to me
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Lowdown Dirty Rat
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Joined: June 25, 2005
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Location: Cornwall, UK
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| Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 3:43 pm Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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Nutter! 
Is it a barndoor?
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busben
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Joined: March 07, 2008
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Location: Somerset, UK
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| Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 6:55 am Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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Hi all! Sorry I've been so slack on here lately. Life has taken over I'm afraid. Anyway the bus is inspected and registered with lots more little jobs completed, so it now has new number plates on  but the "really great gearbox" I bought keeps popping out of 4th so we're dealing with that right now. I will get more photos up soon I promise!
As for the Tocksfors single cab Gruvborg .... wow that's seen better days but yes of course I'd be up for another project. I am supposed to be in Sweden with a van and trailer in about 6 weeks so PM me some details and i'd love to scrape those remains into he back of the van. It's a big job but that's what I enjoy the most! How great would they look together  I've sent you a PM dude! Thanks for the photos! |
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Bendango
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| Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 6:05 am Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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Just went through this again just for kicks - Fantastic stuff!
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WANTED - [WTB] 55-62 Bus Thin Lip Package Tray SWR
Getting Used - SWR 60 westy copy built by vw ( apparently )
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=320866
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Gruvborg
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| Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 3:17 am Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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Impressive work Ben!
Is it time to come and get the next project?
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flat_six
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Location: Arizona, USA
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| Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 2:24 pm Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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| Will the numberplate be going back on the front bumper? |
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volksfahrer.nl
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Location: Delft Holland
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| Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2016 3:34 pm Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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That front panel repair blend is exceptional !!! 
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Make that: this whole build is exeptional!!!
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The Rascals Cats
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Location: France
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| Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2016 12:55 pm Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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The combo tires/wheels .... hum i love it ...
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Lowdown Dirty Rat
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Location: Cornwall, UK
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| Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2016 1:24 pm Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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That front panel repair blend is exceptional !!!
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busben
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Location: Somerset, UK
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| Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2016 10:12 am Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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Haha! That seems a long, long time ago Greg!!!
Thanks for the kind words people. I'm glad people are enjoying reading this and even learning stuff
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campingbox 
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Location: Petaluma, CA
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| Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2016 7:53 am Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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Scotty
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Location: Northampton - Uk
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| Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2016 6:16 am Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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Looking good buddy, I can't wait to see it
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flat_six
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Location: Arizona, USA
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| Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2016 9:51 pm Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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Looks great (of course). I love how the INSIDE of the wheel rims are painted, whilst the outside is patina.
Say - are you using copper tubing for the brakes? |
likely Nickel-Copper-Iron Alloy, called Cunifer and NiCopp |
Agreed. Not only have I really enjoyed seeing this bus reincarnated, I have also learned about bendable copper-nickel brake tubes and also researched and learned about "greenlaning" in UK. I want to do that that next time I visit. This BD split certainly looks to be up for the task! |
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