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rxBusboy
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Here is a few more pics of the frame repairs. I invested in a metric tape measure and its much easier than having to change all the measurements to inches. I have a 60's bus manual and a lot of the measurements are the same as early Barndoor.
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rxBusboy
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| Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2020 10:50 am Post subject: Re: Mahag 1951 Standard Micro |
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I left a couple I beams on for reference. Then took a 3/4 tube and put tape and grease to make it fit through holes snug for alignment.
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busben
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| Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2020 11:16 am Post subject: Re: Mahag 1951 Standard Micro |
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| rxBusboy wrote: |
I used less metal than I originally thought was going to be needed. I am willing to donate any left over frame peaces to anyone that needs them. I am always a bigger critic than I probably should be of aftermarket parts but I was impressed by these frame rails that we bought from Schofields in the U.K. I went over board buying parts from them because Ben got them for me for a really fair price and put them in the bus so I got free shipping on them from across the pond. |
Really great to see this bus being worked on; a great piece of history this one 
Always happy to help out where I can and great to see the good vibes being passed on dude. Nice one  |
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rxBusboy
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| Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2020 9:42 pm Post subject: Re: Mahag 1951 Standard Micro |
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Today I got to put a couple hours in on the bus so I worked on the tool box section. Its a rusty chunk but the parts I need are pretty solid I hoping I can get this welded in in the next couple of days.
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bally
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| Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:28 pm Post subject: Re: Mahag 1951 Standard Micro |
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| I don’t know anymore than you do now tbh dude. Supposedly found on, (or purchased soon after being found on), the German / Austrian border by Thomas and Tino, (Bavarian pickers). They sold it to Irv in the UK, (irvs resto), and it eventually ended up with me. |
Do you recall what year it was found Ben?
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| Awesome bus with probably the only early style dash in the world. |
What makes this dash so unique? Is it different to a deluxe full width dash of the same year?
Fascinating thread - thanks very much, Dave |
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rxBusboy
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| Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2020 11:36 pm Post subject: Re: Mahag 1951 Standard Micro |
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| bally wrote: |
| busben wrote: |
| I don’t know anymore than you do now tbh dude. Supposedly found on, (or purchased soon after being found on), the German / Austrian border by Thomas and Tino, (Bavarian pickers). They sold it to Irv in the UK, (irvs resto), and it eventually ended up with me. |
Do you recall what year it was found Ben?
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| Awesome bus with probably the only early style dash in the world. |
What makes this dash so unique? Is it different to a deluxe full width dash of the same year?
Fascinating thread - thanks very much, Dave |
The main thing that is different with this dash is that it has no ashtray like most other deluxe dashes. But honestly I am still learning about these early buses and don't know much else.
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bally
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| Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2020 1:08 am Post subject: Re: Mahag 1951 Standard Micro |
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TRS63
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rxBusboy
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| Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2020 6:14 pm Post subject: Re: Mahag 1951 Standard Micro |
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Really great progress here, thanks for sharing!
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Your Welcome. I am enjoying documenting this bus. Ive built many bus's but never took many photos or posted them online. I'm not much of a tech or computer person.
It kind of keeps me motivated to make progress on it too.
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Scotty
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| Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 7:14 am Post subject: Re: Mahag 1951 Standard Micro |
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Great work so far!
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oakman
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| Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2020 7:36 pm Post subject: Re: Mahag 1951 Standard Micro |
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Donny, great to hang out for a bit and talk buses today. Your frame jig looks great and I'm impressed with what you've done so far. I'm glad to live close to this beast so I can check in on it. Let me know when you need some extra hands and I will be there whenever I can.
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rxBusboy
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| Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2020 10:07 pm Post subject: Re: Mahag 1951 Standard Micro |
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| Donny, great to hang out for a bit and talk buses today. Your frame jig looks great and I'm impressed with what you've done so far. I'm glad to live close to this beast so I can check in on it. Let me know when you need some extra hands and I will be there whenever I can. |
Thanks Brandon !
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jborregoy2k
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| Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2020 8:51 pm Post subject: Re: Mahag 1951 Standard Micro |
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| Great job. Will use you technique to disassemble a 54 Panel to restore. Thanks for the picts. |
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rxBusboy
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| Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2020 11:01 pm Post subject: Re: Mahag 1951 Standard Micro |
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| Great job. Will use you technique to disassemble a 54 Panel to restore. Thanks for the picts. |
Thank you, I just moved again and this bus is going on its 3rd home since it got here from Europe. I also recently ran over my phone and lost some pics.
I'll have new pics to post as soon as I am settled in within a couple of weeks.
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LAGrunthaner
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| Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2020 5:08 am Post subject: Re: Mahag 1951 Standard Micro |
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rxBusboy, keep up the good work, looking forward to the new updates when you settle in to your new digs. So sorry to hear about your phone RIP.
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| Great job. Will use you technique to disassemble a 54 Panel to restore. Thanks for the picts. |
Thank you, I just moved again and this bus is going on its 3rd home since it got here from Europe. I also recently ran over my phone and lost some pics.
I'll have new pics to post as soon as I am settled in within a couple of weeks. |
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The_Captainn
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| Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2020 9:31 am Post subject: Re: Mahag 1951 Standard Micro |
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Bad ass build so far! Can't wait to see some more progress when you get settled into the new house. Damn I want a Barndoor.... lol
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rxBusboy
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| Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2020 12:38 pm Post subject: Re: Mahag 1951 Standard Micro |
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| Bad ass build so far! Can't wait to see some more progress when you get settled into the new house. Damn I want a Barndoor.... lol |
I know how you are Chris and I think you'll end up with a nice Barndoor soon. You gotta do what I did and sell a few bus's to get a Barndoor. Less is more sometimes.
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| Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2020 8:08 am Post subject: Re: Mahag 1951 Standard Micro |
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Keep killing it! Great work.  |
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rxBusboy
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| Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 7:07 am Post subject: Re: Mahag 1951 Standard Micro |
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I know it's been a while since I have posted anything but I have lots of good excuses. My dog ate my homework and just life I guess.
but this bus is the only car in my garage right now and I am planning on keeping it that way until I put the body back on the frame.
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rxBusboy
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| Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 10:46 am Post subject: Re: Mahag 1951 Standard Micro |
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