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4130_nasa
 Post subject: Re: '59 DC Bus
PostPosted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 11:00 am 
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The wheels are rubbing the calipers... I think Buddy had to do the same thing on one of Eliot's other builds.


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 Post subject: Re: '59 DC Bus
PostPosted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 11:40 am 
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Calipers have to be clearanced to work with the rear wheels. We had to do the same thing on the 55 Oval. 944 Brakes can be tricky.. Bus is looking SICK :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:

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 Post subject: Re: '59 DC Bus
PostPosted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 9:24 pm 
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Oh, by the way... that engine tin pattern looks killer Eric!

Any other plans for matching panels and or wiring covers?
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 Post subject: Re: '59 DC Bus
PostPosted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 9:33 pm 
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That's the thing about a bus, there's really not a wire cover??

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 Post subject: Re: '59 DC Bus
PostPosted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 8:35 pm 
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Got the candy paint on the calipers today :dance:

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 Post subject: Re: '59 DC Bus
PostPosted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 8:39 pm 
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 Post subject: Re: '59 DC Bus
PostPosted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 8:41 pm 
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I thought they were going to be red? The blue looks better, by far!
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 Post subject: Re: '59 DC Bus
PostPosted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 8:45 pm 
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Thanks, it's a cool looking color. Like the calipers on the vert and the 55, you'll see these from a mile away :lol: :thumbs:

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:shock: Those look ridiculous!

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 Post subject: Re: '59 DC Bus
PostPosted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 8:59 pm 
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So, is this thing running before this weekend? I mean, everything looks done...

Definitely another HotVW's cover. ;)

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