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Reinforced both hinge carriers.
Got the frame nice and straight, then sheared off the bad portions of the decklid after making some measurements.
A good way to fill larger holes is to weld a pulling pin to a piece of sheetmetal, trim it close to a circle the spin it in a drill against a grinder to make it the perfect size. I’ll make a clean hole with a uni-bit, then TIG it in.
Got all the holes welded up, then bumped and metal finished it.
Cut the blanks for the sides and put some shape in them.
Some may find this interesting. All Bay and earlier Buses have the same profile on the sides and the back. I made this sweep years ago and it fits every Bus I’ve worked on, minus Vanagons.
The frame lies nice and flat now.
Finished welding the sides, tacked the upper then ran out of argon. Once it’s welded I’ll do a little bit of hammering and filing followed by turning the flanges.
I wish! I have no running Buses.
I wish! I have no running Buses.
I would assume that would priority UNO THEN!! I hate having one bus broke, much less all of em… 😎
Luck is when preparation and opportunity meet.👊
Priority one indeed! I sold my Dormobile a couple of years back, bought a Vanagon project that I dove a little too deep into. Getting it on the road turned into complete seam rust prevention, rocker replacement, rear fender replacement, and stripping it back for a color change. Not to mention a fresh motor, etc… Shit takes time. Even my girl is getting antsy to have a camper back up and running. They become a part of your life after doing it for so long and I just can’t imagine taking a road trip without one. Camping in a tent just doesn’t cut it anymore.
I’ve done a lot of work on this thing since this pic. Still have a ways to go.
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