1967 Split Window Panel

BenettonVW · 2003-06-09T07:01:36+00:00

Picking this up in the next fortnight.. Found it around 30kms from my place. Looks pretty good, but will still need a little work, such as brakes redone, rust repairs, and so fourth. Chek it out.

BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder

3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Oct 2003, 7:29 pm

#94207

Nothing done about the floor yet. No welder.
Back to the rear. Lets have a look at those brakes.

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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder

3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Oct 2003, 7:31 pm

#94210

Whoa! Haven't been used for a while then?

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THE LOWEST WITH THE MOSTEST BLING BLING WINS!!

BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder

3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Oct 2003, 7:35 pm

#94212

One side done. On to the other.

Note: Wouldn't recommend this jacking method!!

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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder

3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Oct 2003, 7:39 pm

#94215

Pre-attack on gearbox..

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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder

3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Oct 2003, 7:43 pm

#94218

Then Steve is into it.. I will get onto the other wheel, and brake.

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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder

3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Oct 2003, 7:45 pm

#94220

Hmm.. Much the same this side.

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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Oct 2003, 7:46 pm

#94221

Jimbo

Some one has been stuffing with the motor its got a 36 hp fan shroud on a 1500 SP wots the go...

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

BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder

3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Oct 2003, 7:47 pm

#94222

And Steve complete his bit too.. And the box is out, along with the rest of the rear end.

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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder

3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Oct 2003, 7:49 pm

#94224

Dave, this thing is frankenstein.. Crap everywhere..

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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Oct 2003, 7:51 pm

#94225

Were you able to test drive the car before Jim Hows the gearbox sounds only rebuild if its making crunchy noises

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

BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder

3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Oct 2003, 7:51 pm

#94226

The fuel tank came out too.. It will get the treatment..

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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder

3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Oct 2003, 7:56 pm

#94233

Nah, apparently it is rooted, but I am putting Type 3 rear end in anyway...
Thats why this piece is important. It will bolt from the t2 box to the t3 box, and make it bolt straight in.. he he .. thats the theory anyway..

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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder

3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Oct 2003, 7:59 pm

#94236

Needs a clean, stacks of dust, dirt and bogdust..

Get the blower in there!

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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder

3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Oct 2003, 8:02 pm

#94239

Brakes off, and now just the bare reduction boxes to attack..

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Boozer Demented But Determined

1,999 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 2 Oct 2003, 8:06 pm

#94242

ugh i hate rust! I don't care if i have the worst looking bug in the country as long as it is good mechanically and has NO rust at all.

BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder

3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Oct 2003, 8:07 pm

#94246

Closer look..

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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder

3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Oct 2003, 8:11 pm

#94254

Spring plates removes to be reshaped to help with new suspension..

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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder

3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Oct 2003, 8:14 pm

#94261

Beetle and Type 3 people will know the difference between these spring plates and the aforementioned. Namely the ends.

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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder

3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Oct 2003, 8:15 pm

#94263

Or this one might be easier to see...

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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder

3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Oct 2003, 8:16 pm

#94265

Pulling one side apart. Firstly the rubber boot is removed..

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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder

3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Oct 2003, 8:21 pm

#94270

And the other side.

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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder

3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Oct 2003, 8:24 pm

#94274

Steve finally gets the reduction boxes apart.. bit of a headache.

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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder

3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Oct 2003, 8:27 pm

#94279

Axle tubes seperated from hubs, and gearbox. Nice mess we are a makin... he he

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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder

3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Oct 2003, 8:30 pm

#94283

A day in review.. The engine bay, cleaned, undusted, and a fair majority of the original colour around.. Any guesses?

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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder

3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Oct 2003, 8:32 pm

#94286

End of the day.. Only one thing left to do.. Bloody clean. Hmm bummer.

Oh well.

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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder

3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Oct 2003, 8:36 pm

#94289

Presto. Magic!!

Notch work tomorrow, but I will be trying to squeeze in a bit more bus..
Thanks folks.

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helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 2 Oct 2003, 8:43 pm

#94298

You have shown people how a small hole (match heads size) can blow out into a full resto panel weld in job.
I always try to explain to people that the "original" vehicle with only a couple of bubbles of rust may not be what they really have.
Good luck Jim, you are definitley going about it the right way.

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jenz58 Postal Menace

9,121 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Oct 2003, 8:45 pm

#94299

Great weeks work😎

Like to see the stages like that:thumb

I'm impressed

"All you need is trust and a little bit of pixie dust!"

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=22473
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=56558#pid535643

...so I don't loose the links to my rides again hehehe

57kombi Hannover Elder

2,544 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Oct 2003, 8:49 pm

#94300

Hey Jim
When Andrew did the welding for my 57 we pushed the bus over on its side it made it a hell of a lot easier to do the sills, jacking points, center chassis sections etc.
Wait till you start using the grinder and you are lying underneath!!!!

We removed everything, front beam, engine, box etc.
And then we put the body on 4 tyres , one each side and front and back, then we put a sprung mattress next to one side and just slowly pushed, making sure it went very slow. We then supported it on the gutter with a tyre,
Made the whole job of welding and then painting a hell of a lot easier.
I have some photos but my scanner is shagged.

Cheers
Dave

kombi_kid Moderator Good Kid too many projects

124 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 3 Oct 2003, 8:41 am

#94487

hey
can u take some pics of use 2 at the end of the day??? steve wouldve looked a classic blowing out that dust and grindin bog!!!
cheers
rhys

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