Vegas Bus
Re: Vegas Bus
Wow! That bus is going to look great. And with a set up like that, Carlos is going to be the official painter of a whole lot of car clubs. Can you fill us in a little more on Carlos and his shop? Is he in Lorain? How did he come up with that awesome paint set up? Can he match stuff via computer if it's brought to him?
Re: Vegas Bus
Yes, the shop is located on the south side of Lorain off Rt. 57. I've known Carlos for about a year. He learned the business from his father-in-law, Pabo. Pabo became ill a year or so ago and Carlos took over the business. Since then has been gradually investing and expanding the shop. He bought the new paint booth and made quite a few other upgrades in the past year. The paint supplier actually furnished and installed the paint materials and mixing equipment in his shop because he felt confident that Carlos could support it.Six Volt wrote:Wow! That bus is going to look great. And with a set up like that, Carlos is going to be the official painter of a whole lot of car clubs. Can you fill us in a little more on Carlos and his shop? Is he in Lorain? How did he come up with that awesome paint set up? Can he match stuff via computer if it's brought to him?
I don't know if can computer match paint. I will ask him the next time I see him.
1963 Single Cab
1964 Bowman & Sons Camper (Vegas Bus)
1966 Westy S0-42 Hardtop
1967 Westy SO-42 Pop Top
1968 Single Cab
1964 Bowman & Sons Camper (Vegas Bus)
1966 Westy S0-42 Hardtop
1967 Westy SO-42 Pop Top
1968 Single Cab
Re: Vegas Bus
It's in the paint booth for final primer, sanding and paint.
The Dash board is ready for paint.
The cargo area is finish painted.
This is the look we're after
The Dash board is ready for paint.
The cargo area is finish painted.
This is the look we're after
1963 Single Cab
1964 Bowman & Sons Camper (Vegas Bus)
1966 Westy S0-42 Hardtop
1967 Westy SO-42 Pop Top
1968 Single Cab
1964 Bowman & Sons Camper (Vegas Bus)
1966 Westy S0-42 Hardtop
1967 Westy SO-42 Pop Top
1968 Single Cab
Re: Vegas Bus
Looking sweet Ken! I've got at least one parcel tray for you. Come get it before it's all painted!
Re: Vegas Bus
Don't get me startedwesty66 wrote:wow, thats going to be nice. cant wait to see it. youre going to have quite a stable of california quality buses
1963 Single Cab
1964 Bowman & Sons Camper (Vegas Bus)
1966 Westy S0-42 Hardtop
1967 Westy SO-42 Pop Top
1968 Single Cab
1964 Bowman & Sons Camper (Vegas Bus)
1966 Westy S0-42 Hardtop
1967 Westy SO-42 Pop Top
1968 Single Cab
Re: Vegas Bus
Carlos just finished painting the body. The body work came out very, very straight, much straighter than I thought possible. This Carlos is good
The doors and rear hatch are next.
The doors and rear hatch are next.
1963 Single Cab
1964 Bowman & Sons Camper (Vegas Bus)
1966 Westy S0-42 Hardtop
1967 Westy SO-42 Pop Top
1968 Single Cab
1964 Bowman & Sons Camper (Vegas Bus)
1966 Westy S0-42 Hardtop
1967 Westy SO-42 Pop Top
1968 Single Cab
Re: Vegas Bus
After the paint set-up for a few days, Carlos put it on the lift and painted the underside.
Carlos surprised all of us when he showed up at Kelley's with the bus on a trailer.
Carlos surprised all of us when he showed up at Kelley's with the bus on a trailer.
- CraigOnTheBoat
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Re: Vegas Bus
Craig,
I brought it home to my shop on Saturday so now my work begins: glass, upolstery, engine, etc. Will post some pics later.
It' a Bowman & Son's Van Camper conversion from SanDiego
According a link I found on the Samba, there is only one other one in existance. I'll try to find the link.
Where did you find your E-Z?
I brought it home to my shop on Saturday so now my work begins: glass, upolstery, engine, etc. Will post some pics later.
It' a Bowman & Son's Van Camper conversion from SanDiego
According a link I found on the Samba, there is only one other one in existance. I'll try to find the link.
Where did you find your E-Z?
1963 Single Cab
1964 Bowman & Sons Camper (Vegas Bus)
1966 Westy S0-42 Hardtop
1967 Westy SO-42 Pop Top
1968 Single Cab
1964 Bowman & Sons Camper (Vegas Bus)
1966 Westy S0-42 Hardtop
1967 Westy SO-42 Pop Top
1968 Single Cab
- CraigOnTheBoat
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- Joined: Wed Dec 17, 2008 11:10 am
Re: Vegas Bus
Thats cool, what plans do you have for inside? do you have any camp interior?
my ez, ebay lol
havent gotten it yet, soon
my ez, ebay lol
havent gotten it yet, soon
64 Campmobile
87 Syncro
87 Syncro