Fireworks.

Fair bit of welding going on today at Autostyl. Ant got down to welding in the open ends of the chassis rails in Dexter's '63 Split bus. Thus adding more rigidity to help support the porsche engine. It will also give good mounting surfaces to which the engine mounts can be attached.

Meanwhile, Ben's been throwing out some sparks whilst repairing the bottom edge of the inner wing on the cab.

Jay's got the underseal removal technique dialled in, and the results have only revealed good, factory paint arches, with no corrosion at all!!!! Love this bay - its just so damn solid!!!

Then, this evening, i managed to get a bit more strength back into the brasilia. After TIG'in the new longitudinal supports, i popped in the beam to check fit. Some adaptation to the framehead is required - as Brasilia's are balljoint from factory, but we're converting to link pin for a smooooth low ass ride......

TIG Tuesday.....

Had a bit of a move around yesterday so that we can get back onto Dexters '63.

First task is to finalise the location of the Porsche IRS mounts... looks like we need to narrow the arms in order for it all to clear the automatic gearbox. Watch this space, unlike many people, we'll publish exactly how we do it....

Evil Ben Lewis has been rebuilding the front end of Martin's 55 vert. Previous damage meant that it was necessary to disassemble much of the structure in order to get it spot on before rebuilding it with as much original steel as possible.

Jef and Jay are busy working on Mike and Glenda's bay. Jef's fitting a new battery tray- the only panel required! While Jay has been steadily removing the underseal to check the condition of the underside, and to enable it to get a full gloss underside too!

In addition, when everyone's gone home and many are tucked up in bed, the Brasilia elves have been out TIG'in some new steel into the front end - With a good strong structure in the front end now, tonight the front will be reconnected to the body properly, check back for progress...

Last week update...

Ben's been sorting some of the old repairs to some front end damage on Martin's '55... and brought his bus up to snap next to the late bay we've just finished....

Ant's been getting some shape back into the front panel of Mike and Glenda's bay with the faithful Unispotter stud welder and puller.

While Jef has been cleaning up and prepping the inside... as you can see this bus is A1!

Also now in is Tim's Arizona 71 deluxe. With a new gen. VW block awaiting installation, a tasteful lowering and getting this cool cruiser back on the road, Tim'll be cruising down to see his relatives in Portugal before long. Thanks to Tim's sister Judy for all her help in our search for the shop Brasilia! 

And speaking of the infamous autostyl brasilia.... here's a sneaky pic of how it looked end of last week...

Till next update, take it easy....

Orange Monday!

Monday seemed to pan out to be a bit of an orange day! Jef has ploughed into the strip down of Mike and Glenda's Bay Westy which is going to be an awesome bus when done, the base vehicle is just so solid to start with!

Also, the shop Brasilia saw some action late into the night... lowering the back end... still plenty of inches to get it down further yet - might take some thinking....

Shop VW Brasilia

New shop project X!

After a bit of a  road trip back from Portugal - with 1000km of Spain best mountains roads to test it, Ant has arrived back with the new Autostyl shop project - a VW Brasilia.... made for the South American market, with only a small number exported to Portugal, Phillipines and Nigeria, its gonna make an awesome, unique vehicle after its been autostyl'd.....

Facom Dealer

Autostyl are now an official Facom Tools dealership. We can supply anything from their extensive by mail order, or call in to have a look through the range. With seasonal specials offering great value high end tools, you may be surprised how reasonable the prices can be! For full catalogue online see www.facom-tools.co.uk 

Engine day...

Bit of an engine day today - got this Porsche 3 litre to sit up in Dexter's '63 split, not that straight forward with the Auto gearbox on the front - took some 'clearanceing'!!!! Meanwhile, Evil Ben got 'Cocoa's' engine back in and up and running!