kustomkool BEING KOOL AINT CHEAP
1,611 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·
Nice...
1967 Split Window Panel
kustomkool BEING KOOL AINT CHEAP
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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder
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Hey Folks,
I have a week off, with the majority of the time being dedicated to the Split Panel Project I have sitting in the driveway.
I started today, with help from Steven(sikdub), and he will be helping me out throughout the week.(Bless him)
So Day 1 starts like this..
I have a week off, with the majority of the time being dedicated to the Split Panel Project I have sitting in the driveway.
I started today, with help from Steven(sikdub), and he will be helping me out throughout the week.(Bless him)
So Day 1 starts like this..
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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder
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Oh man.. something is going on with pics, but anyway.
I found a hole in the bottom of the right hand side of the bus side panelling, a few inches in front of the rear wheel arch. I noticed it whilst I was getting under the car to jack it up and leave it on stands for the week, as we will be doing some fairly heavy duty stuff..
Anyway, heres the hole. About the size of a couple of matchheads.. But a fair dinkum hole, all the same.
I found a hole in the bottom of the right hand side of the bus side panelling, a few inches in front of the rear wheel arch. I noticed it whilst I was getting under the car to jack it up and leave it on stands for the week, as we will be doing some fairly heavy duty stuff..
Anyway, heres the hole. About the size of a couple of matchheads.. But a fair dinkum hole, all the same.
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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder
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And a closer look..
Surrounded by filler, so I think.. hmm.. better find out whats hiding here..
Surrounded by filler, so I think.. hmm.. better find out whats hiding here..
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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder
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So I get the grinder out.. A few minutes later, I could have ground down my own forehead.. Talk about opening up a whole box of worms.. The filler would have been an inch think in places..
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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder
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We actually found ventilation.. ohhh man..
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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder
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This is about the time that Steve got here, and we thought we might get a start on removing things like the motor.. So the rear bumper was removed, followed by the sensational engine bay seal the vehicle had.. (will be for sale later, but no tyre kickers - $500US 🙂)
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BUGBOY Moderator Chief Toy Dude / Head Cruiser
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So how far did you get before you went back inside and parked you butt infront of the computer? LOL
Not to worry mate most busses are like this , just time to get your self a mig.:o
Is this one of those 45 day Resto things your doing here?😉
Not to worry mate most busses are like this , just time to get your self a mig.:o
Is this one of those 45 day Resto things your doing here?😉
Everything 36HP !
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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder
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The petrol tank was emptied, hence the white bucket, the rear vallance taken off, and a couple of the engine nuts undone before we ran out of time..
So here are the end of the day pics..
So here are the end of the day pics..
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Black_math Blaupunkt
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Hehehe my dad gota mig the other day good for the 59' good work with dat split panel and all teh best:thumb
BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder
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Removed organs..
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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder
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Sorta Nath, thought I would see what little I could achieve in a week.. 🙂
Anyway, end of the day.. Not nice.
Anyway, end of the day.. Not nice.
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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder
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Yuck..
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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder
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I am guessing I will be ringing Rob King or Hardings regarding a replacement panel tomorrow huh.. 🙂
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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder
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Ready to come out in the next day or two. Gearbox as well. Rear suspension, the lot.
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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder
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Now, the best engine seal you have ever seen.. Bids?
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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder
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And there ends Day 1 my friends..
Note the bog powder everywhere!!
Note the bog powder everywhere!!
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baybuscamperkid prince of insufficient light, ruler of heck
4,316 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
MATE, welcome to the rusty bus brigade! I made a discovery exactly the same way on the front of my bus, but i think u got off lighter then me!
Reimagined/Recycled/Upcycled Cool
sikdub Wolfsburg Wizard
571 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I think i still have bog in my hair.... 🙂
Steven
Steven
Black_math Blaupunkt
1,111 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·
Industrial strength shampoo, trust me on this one:P
Adam_C Custom Title Time!
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lol arent spare seats great when your under a car or workin on the side of it !!!!:P
should look good jim
should look good jim
type82e Wolfsburg Wizard
591 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
does robk do housecalls? lol
he'd have that looking smick in no time!
I see its also got one of those groovy 12v alternator conversions
should look good jim!
marcel
he'd have that looking smick in no time!
I see its also got one of those groovy 12v alternator conversions
should look good jim!
marcel
vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday
16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
If you found RUST on the drivers side I bet you will find it on the other side as well.
Keep the grinder out and get some more abrasive discs
Keep the grinder out and get some more abrasive discs
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409
BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder
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Yeah probably Dave.. That a bigtime bummer.. Some a can weld up and stuff, but this is absolutely rooted. Both inner and outer have been ordered last night from Hardings, so no pressure Guy, but I would like em here by Friday!!
The weather is crap here and I am playing golf today too, but I still intend on getting more of the project done when I get home.
The weather is crap here and I am playing golf today too, but I still intend on getting more of the project done when I get home.
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Unity-28 TOO LOW? NEVER
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HEy JIm, You got to love it when you think you have a real solid car, then you start to work on it and discover the shit underneath.
But with a bit of work, Im sure this will be a great ride.:thumb
N!
But with a bit of work, Im sure this will be a great ride.:thumb
N!
kombi_kid Moderator Good Kid too many projects
124 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
welcome to the world of splitty restorations!!!! exact same thing happened to me!!!
whats the plans with it??
cheers
rhys
whats the plans with it??
cheers
rhys
it aint just cool its aircool'd
Kai.A. Fahrvergnugen
915 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·
looks like a good project to me! still in better nick than most of the un-restored busses in the u.k, mine included.....
a few repairs is going to be a lot easier than replacing the bottom 8 inches all the way round the van!!!
good luck.
kai
a few repairs is going to be a lot easier than replacing the bottom 8 inches all the way round the van!!!
good luck.
kai
sikdub Wolfsburg Wizard
571 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
The silicone seals that are holding the gearbox together are just exceptional. 😀
The bog came outta my hair today too... :thumb
Steven
The bog came outta my hair today too... :thumb
Steven
byronbus dsk
4,204 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·
At least you know it will be done right when its finished :thumb