School me on stance (now a build thread) by Zeeuwvw

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Ok, here is the second attempt. I took everything apart, cleaned all the sealer off and re-assembled using some standard pushrod tube seals. I arranged the tubes so the tweaks were all in the same orientation. This seemed to at least get the seals centered properly. It did mean that the tube seams are not all on the top, but I'm willing to compromise at this point.

Here are the tubes aligned.

And installed. The seals seem to be seated much better and are not being forced out like before. 

I'm thinking of trying it like this for now. If they leak I can install some spring loaded tubes without too much trouble later. 

3/21/2010

I did make some more progress today.

With the engine assembled I fitted the tins. There was quite a bit of modification required and they still don't fit perfect but what can ya do.

I installed a new hood molding and wolfsburg badge to mix things up.

I've also been working on the body stuff. I first needed to fit these new rear side panels.

Step one was removing these shelves.

Got crazy with the sawzall.

Then I trimmed the new panels and the chassis to match.

Today I tack welded the panels on and started fitting the apron. There is a lot of adjustment to do before the final welding. Does anyone have a body hammer kit I can borrow? 

It is starting to look like a car again so that's nice.

3/28/2010

I've been working on getting all the panels fitted up this week. As expected they all fit like total shit. I put the engine back in to make sure I got everything to line up.

At the same time I am teaching myself how to weld (with some pointers from the big bro). I probably could have picked an easier first project but it's too late for regrets now. 

Mocking up parts is good for inspiration anyway. 

4/29/2010

Ok, update time.

I've been soldiering through the body work. Over the last few weeks I got everything welded up. The metal is very thin in places so it took a lot of welding, grinding and re-welding. The end result was...ok.

Then last weekend covered the old girl in jelly and she did a full stip tease. That combines with some light sand blasting and sanding ended up with a bare metal bay and apron.

I started adding some body filler to a few spots but got distracted by the motor.

The motor is just about done save a few little details. Magnum powder coating did an awesome job on the tins. I went with a wrinkle black to give it a nice vintage feel. The case looked dingy next to these nicely coated pieces so I por-15ed it. 

I'm now working on getting the brakes and wheels on so I can roll it out of the garage and continue on the body work. 

Busses may not be out of site just yet....