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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?

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?

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.

I don't know if can computer match paint. I will ask him the next time I see him.

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

Looking sweet Ken! I've got at least one parcel tray for you. Come get it before it's all painted!

westy66 wrote:wow, thats going to be nice. cant wait to see it. youre going to have quite a stable of california quality buses

Don't get me started

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.

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.

Ken any updates on the Vegas Bus?

Was this an EZ or???

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?

Thats cool, what plans do you have for inside? do you have any camp interior?

my ez, ebay lol

havent gotten it yet, soon