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Re: MattBlackMinibus - Progress Report

Postby MattBlackMinibus » Tue Jan 11, 2011 2:27 pm

Picked up my bits from Madbri today :D

Got my replacement drivers door, with no rot/filler/holes 8)
Got some carpets for the side window surrounds 8)
Roof with supports to mount my Low-roof headlining 8)
And some other cuts of steel which I'll be welding into the rear of my van soon.
Keeping them under wraps till they're in progress :twisted:
Cheers Bri

BUT :evil:

On the way there I think my diff started playing up.
I'll be posting a thread in Technical about this one.
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Re: MattBlackMinibus - Progress Report

Postby MinorMatt » Tue Jan 11, 2011 2:52 pm

You dont need the steel section from me noe then?
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Re: MattBlackMinibus - Progress Report

Postby MattBlackMinibus » Tue Jan 11, 2011 3:12 pm

MinorMatt wrote:You dont need the steel section from me noe then?

No. Thanks Matt. You haven't cut your roof off yet have you?
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Re: MattBlackMinibus - Progress Report

Postby transitandy » Tue Jan 11, 2011 3:24 pm

Im looking forward to see what you are going to do :) but i think i already know :wink: :wink:
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Re: MattBlackMinibus - Progress Report

Postby G40GES » Thu Jan 13, 2011 5:07 pm

:?: :arrow: sounds interesting :wink:

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Re: MattBlackMinibus - Progress Report

Postby MattBlackMinibus » Mon Jan 17, 2011 8:35 pm

Possible paint job for the bus?

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Re: MattBlackMinibus - Progress Report

Postby Luke » Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:22 pm

what about just the bonnet like that :?: :D
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Re: MattBlackMinibus - Progress Report

Postby AndyJ2506 » Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:57 pm

I like camo style paint especially when it's done in brighter colours. I think it would look good :D
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Re: MattBlackMinibus - Progress Report

Postby I_hate_rust » Mon Jan 17, 2011 10:28 pm

MattBlackMinibus wrote:Possible paint job for the bus?

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All you need are some life size models to make sure you get the proportions correct :twisted: :twisted:
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Re: MattBlackMinibus - Progress Report

Postby Sam_I_am » Tue Jan 18, 2011 12:52 am

WOW! read this from start to finish absolutely awesome!!!

really inspiring me, I love this forum! really need to get my van now, noticed your in anglia, might have to keep you posted when i do get mine rope you into lending a helping hand you seem to have done most of the things i want to do with my van (when i eventually get it) so will definately be bending your ear in the future :)
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Re: MattBlackMinibus - Progress Report

Postby MattBlackMinibus » Tue Jan 18, 2011 2:24 am

Thanks Sam.
Hope to see your chosen transport appearing on here soon.
Most people here are always open with advice and help, so ask away!
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Re: MattBlackMinibus - Progress Report

Postby Muttley » Tue Jan 18, 2011 9:15 pm

Urban Camo all over :D I have cans at the ready to help u spray her :wink:
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Re: MattBlackMinibus - Progress Report

Postby MattBlackMinibus » Wed Jan 19, 2011 12:41 am

Muttley wrote: I have cans at the ready to help u spray her :wink:

I'll swap you a 1300 xflow for enough cans to do the whole van :wink:
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Re: MattBlackMinibus - Progress Report

Postby MattBlackMinibus » Thu Jan 20, 2011 12:04 am

Started making my new rear bumper tonight.
Cut and welded so far. Mounts to be attached next.
To be continued :wink: ...
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Re: MattBlackMinibus - Progress Report

Postby transitandy » Thu Jan 20, 2011 7:01 pm

That would 8) 8) in camo colours :wink:
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