Creative Safari windows and 6 popouts installed...
58SPLIT ·
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Some pics of where im at with my Splitty!
https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/46537/some-pics-of-where-im-at-with-my-splitty
58SPLIT ·
creative IRS kit ready to be installed....
58SPLIT ·
engine horns removed , ready for welding in new ones.
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ooops...sorry about the double up...
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58SPLIT ·
IRS installed and painted with POR15
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Rear brakes from 1969 restored, new axle bearings seals ect...
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adjusters installed in front beam
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reversed link pins. I had an engineer machine and make up new os brass bushes. Also reversed tappered tie rod ends to fit later type.
58SPLIT ·
wide five with link and disc brakes....
58SPLIT ·
bus is finally on its own wheels and rolling. Time for body work...!.tyres are 185 55, had to do some minor guard rolling to clear the rears.
hellbugged ·
great stuff!:thumb
byronbus ·
Nice, looking sweet
helbus ·
Hey that is going to be a real sweet ride, good on ya for putting in the effort to do a top job.
Questions, I am not familiar with splits. The picture with the two small square chassis beams. Is that the motor/ gearbox area and what conversion is it for? If any? I am just curious as that is the kind of work I love to see.
I have a great respect for any mechanical engineering work.
Questions, I am not familiar with splits. The picture with the two small square chassis beams. Is that the motor/ gearbox area and what conversion is it for? If any? I am just curious as that is the kind of work I love to see.
I have a great respect for any mechanical engineering work.
58SPLIT ·
With the Creative Engineering IRS kit, you have to replace the engine/gearbox horns to fit the swing arms. The concept is that it gives you full suspension travel like a bay set up. Alsothere is clearance for the cv joints. The hardest part of this mod is to make sure all your measurements are correct before welding.
beerdoc ·
That looks awesome 58 and got me inspired
I am doing same to 66 panel as we speak but still in pull down stage
Using all the same brands too
Keep the pics coming
I am doing same to 66 panel as we speak but still in pull down stage
Using all the same brands too
Keep the pics coming
lohoon ·
looking good.Waht front brakes are those?
58SPLIT ·
Front brakes are kit from Volks Conversions
Very happy with the set up and quality.I think its worth spending the money and having it done right the first time.
Very happy with the set up and quality.I think its worth spending the money and having it done right the first time.
PrettyBlueBug ·
That's going to look awesome when finished! 😁 Definitely love all those pop-outs.... want to get mine in now!! :P
frenzix ·
nice mate, keep the piccys rolling
vsleepy ·
Hi, im currently doing a '58 bus.
I'm currently exploring lowering options, what tranny did you end up using? What are the options with the creative kit?
Can you point me to some more info for what you did with your front spindles?
cheers,
James
I'm currently exploring lowering options, what tranny did you end up using? What are the options with the creative kit?
Can you point me to some more info for what you did with your front spindles?
cheers,
James
kombi_kid ·
great stuff derek!!! come along way since i last talked to u!! so she going to be done by chrissy?? come on mate 3 weeks left get it oner and cruise!!
cheers
rhys
cheers
rhys
58SPLIT ·
With the IRS conversion I have a single side plate gearbox out of a 71 beetle. These gearbox's have a better top end ratio.
The engineering and quality of the Creative Kit is awsome.Well worth doing.The options you have with this kit is you can run either standard late spring plates or do what i did and run with the supplied adjustable ones. You still need to run beetle gearbox with a combination of beetle CV joints and Bay bus shafts and CV joints . I chose to run rear hubs and drums from a 69 model because i wanted to keep the wide five stud pattern. You can run later brakes and 4 stud patten if you wish.
Front spindles. I used a press from work to press them apart. You need to find an engineer shop to do the required machining to reverse the link pins. I had them machine the shafts and make up oversize brass bushes. You have to clearance the centre pin against the stub axle .(enough to fit 5 - 6 shims) Some people weld a gusset on the other side for strength. I dont think you need to, as the link pins are heavy duty and good quality steel. This gives you 2.5" drop without changing any of the steering geomerty. I reverse the taper on the ball joints. Honed them out to fit bay window ball joints, so they clear the chassis. I also installed adjusters.
The engineering and quality of the Creative Kit is awsome.Well worth doing.The options you have with this kit is you can run either standard late spring plates or do what i did and run with the supplied adjustable ones. You still need to run beetle gearbox with a combination of beetle CV joints and Bay bus shafts and CV joints . I chose to run rear hubs and drums from a 69 model because i wanted to keep the wide five stud pattern. You can run later brakes and 4 stud patten if you wish.
Front spindles. I used a press from work to press them apart. You need to find an engineer shop to do the required machining to reverse the link pins. I had them machine the shafts and make up oversize brass bushes. You have to clearance the centre pin against the stub axle .(enough to fit 5 - 6 shims) Some people weld a gusset on the other side for strength. I dont think you need to, as the link pins are heavy duty and good quality steel. This gives you 2.5" drop without changing any of the steering geomerty. I reverse the taper on the ball joints. Honed them out to fit bay window ball joints, so they clear the chassis. I also installed adjusters.
58SPLIT ·
3 weeks! im chewing up the funds real quick....
should be painted before winter. then it will be a down hill run form there.. i just got all the rules and regs today on installing seat belts.. will post some pictures as i go ...
should be painted before winter. then it will be a down hill run form there.. i just got all the rules and regs today on installing seat belts.. will post some pictures as i go ...
58SPLIT ·
Installation of aftermarket seat belts. Required by RTA (Vehicle inspectors bulletin 49)
* An engineer's certificate must certify the fitment of the seat belts.
*Load speading plates (mounting plates under floor ect.)should have a minimum area 3750mm squared. (75mmX50mm)
*Thickness should be no less than 3mm
*All corners should have minimum radii of 5mm
*Edges adjacent to the floor are to be chamfered (this is so the mounting plate wont wear through the fLoor.)
* An engineer's certificate must certify the fitment of the seat belts.
*Load speading plates (mounting plates under floor ect.)should have a minimum area 3750mm squared. (75mmX50mm)
*Thickness should be no less than 3mm
*All corners should have minimum radii of 5mm
*Edges adjacent to the floor are to be chamfered (this is so the mounting plate wont wear through the fLoor.)
58SPLIT ·
Sprayed etch primer today on RH side. Love that fresh clean painted look. Also welded up fuel tank guage hole in dash. Were these gauges fitted by the selling dealers. ?(They always look out of place on the dash. )
This bus has only minor rust repairs done to it.The panels are straight as they come. The bus still had the original shocks fitted to it, and the foor sections have not one single dent in them. I dont think this bus has done much work in its life.
Nice to have a good canvas to work on.
This bus has only minor rust repairs done to it.The panels are straight as they come. The bus still had the original shocks fitted to it, and the foor sections have not one single dent in them. I dont think this bus has done much work in its life.
Nice to have a good canvas to work on.
58SPLIT ·
recieved my new rear brake drums toady. That makes everything in the brake department brand new. Want this bus to stop as fast as it will go. Couldnt help myself, gfave them a coast of hi temp gloss black to protect them....
58SPLIT ·
started on my seat belt mount plates but got destracted by this....
then back to more of this......
six done, six to go ,then drill and weld nuts on them. plus 2 for the sash part of the seat belt.I used 5mm flat bar , the min says 3mm.Felt it safer for the uupper part of the fron belt mount as it will be 30mm wide and not 50mm.keep a bucket of cool water when rounding corners on the bench grinder, these peices get real hot to hold, fast......
then back to more of this......
six done, six to go ,then drill and weld nuts on them. plus 2 for the sash part of the seat belt.I used 5mm flat bar , the min says 3mm.Felt it safer for the uupper part of the fron belt mount as it will be 30mm wide and not 50mm.keep a bucket of cool water when rounding corners on the bench grinder, these peices get real hot to hold, fast......
ClassicVW(pacific) ·
Nice one Derek, I knew them wheels would get you motivated.
that is sound mate !!
that is sound mate !!
Anirok ·
NICE!!!!!!
I'm so jealous
I'm so jealous
kombi_kid ·
ahahahaah derek ya almost there!! comin along sweet as will have to drop around one day and check it out!! BTW who needs seat belts?
cheers
rhys
cheers
rhys
58SPLIT ·
RHYS make sure you have your best sanding arm rested. i can supply plenty of rum and cola......
77bay ·
Mate, that's one sweet looking bus. Top work, the stance looks great. Keep the photos coming, can't wait to see it completed.:thumb
kombi_kid ·
sweet as rum and cola mmmmmmm yum might have to make a visit know for sure!! might make it a day an we can sand my dual cab ightly an spray it in primer hey 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
cheers
rhys
cheers
rhys
58SPLIT ·
Been a bit slack in posting photos of my progress with the splitty.Finally finshed seat belt mounts. hooked into the body work in prep for painting.Lucky for me this bus is a real gem, having only minor rust repairs carried out by previous owner. All I had to do was take any areas that had surface rust appearing back to metal ant rust convert then etchprimer.Nice to have a good bady to work with.
Just delivered it to the paint shop today so Morris (Owner of Bonville Smash Repairs) can get his hands on it. Not going to give away too many secrets about what colour it will be, so you will just have to wait.
Just delivered it to the paint shop today so Morris (Owner of Bonville Smash Repairs) can get his hands on it. Not going to give away too many secrets about what colour it will be, so you will just have to wait.
Dasdubber ·
That looks bloody beautiful and there is not even glossy paint on it....great work, I look forward to seeing the pics of the colour once done!
byronbus ·
Sweet, love early semaphore buses
crewcabconnection ·
lol....chew down that COIN....looks great, I loved mine before the paint, love it after ... that work looks great. Sod the paint, bring it to the split together....
winerot ·
derek will have to meet up & arrange a sunday cruise thats going to be one nice
bus from head to tail
wally
bus from head to tail
wally
winerot ·
derek i know where you sent it was close by today well boambee nearly went for a sneak look at it but time & rain was against me.
do you work at a truck company in coffs
wal
do you work at a truck company in coffs
wal
58SPLIT ·
Yeah wall, K&J Trucks. I was hopping to get a quote from Hopkins who painted your bus but they are travelling around Aus.
Here are some more pictures it took this week from the Paint Shop (Bonville Smash Repairs). This is the first coats of high fill primer. Looks more like the finished gloss paint in these pictures. Cant wait till the colour goes on........
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v365/deca000/me220206054.jpg
Here are some more pictures it took this week from the Paint Shop (Bonville Smash Repairs). This is the first coats of high fill primer. Looks more like the finished gloss paint in these pictures. Cant wait till the colour goes on........
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v365/deca000/me220206054.jpg
kombibob ·
looking good:thumb
can't wait to see this one finished
will it be ready for valla?
can't wait to see this one finished
will it be ready for valla?
Fossil ·
Looking great - well done 👍👍👍
58SPLIT ·
went by the paint shop today to check on progress. interior has now been painted. Love the look of fresh two pack.
Liam_81 ·
yeah nice...
can't wait to see more progress.
can't wait to see more progress.
58SPLIT ·
we have a white roof.
Engine bay is now painted and all of inside is finished.
The boys from Bonville Smash Repairs are just doing a wonderful job. Looks fabulous!
Paint is poly urethane 2 pak. KOOL!
Engine bay is now painted and all of inside is finished.
The boys from Bonville Smash Repairs are just doing a wonderful job. Looks fabulous!
Paint is poly urethane 2 pak. KOOL!
crewcabconnection ·
wow, this is my fave thread, love it all...so brave leaving the rims on too...
58SPLIT ·
had no choice. i couldnt get the old rims on because of how low she is....
but all good, they cover them up every time she gets a lick of paint, and too, it looks good when i take photo's....
but all good, they cover them up every time she gets a lick of paint, and too, it looks good when i take photo's....
BenettonVW ·
My thoughts too!
Looking sweet though...
Looking sweet though...
Muzza72 ·
very nice indeed
murray
murray
Samba ·
you know, all the hard work now..and anticipation.. is what makes drivin it in the future, that whole lot sweeter...this jouney is just as good as the finished result..only hard to realise that while your in it..
well done on well thought out plan and rockin bus..
kieran
well done on well thought out plan and rockin bus..
kieran
58SPLIT ·
all the doors have been painted white now. Next stage should be the second colour. The panels are so straight! I am very happy with the work the boys are doing at Bonville Smash Repairs.Cant wait to get it home now.
58SPLIT ·
This is Mprris. owner of Bonville Smash Repairs, showing off his work....lol
58SPLIT ·
I moved the exhuast cut out, from the left, to the centre to make room for the header pipe. Wont be putting a 36hp in this bus....
kroozzn63 ·
man that is great work
65busser ·
Great stuff. Just looks the ducks nuts as is. Great stance. You guys up there really do it well. Can't wait to see the colour.
beerdoc ·
Love watching your progress :beer
kevo ·
how do ya get your wheels off dude? i know its low but what if ya get a flat, how far do ya have to jack it up?
like everyone else says mate, quality job done right! so straight its unbelievable!!!
whats going to be pushing you? i was hoping it wasnt going to be the original aircooled ah, sorry to offend the fans of original restorers... but this split is too good of a rebuild to blatently shut down with such a terribly slow and weak aircooled flat 4 pot haha
will keep an eye on this thread, keep em comin!
kevo
like everyone else says mate, quality job done right! so straight its unbelievable!!!
whats going to be pushing you? i was hoping it wasnt going to be the original aircooled ah, sorry to offend the fans of original restorers... but this split is too good of a rebuild to blatently shut down with such a terribly slow and weak aircooled flat 4 pot haha
will keep an eye on this thread, keep em comin!
kevo
58SPLIT ·
I rolled the inner rear guard, with hammer and a dolly, to give me enough space to clear the tyres.The wheel Just come off, with the rear adjusters set on high and the ass end jacked up high enough.I had no hope of getting the original rims on without having to un-bolt the rear suspension.......
58SPLIT ·
Engine. I have some trick bits from the US. Will post when I get everything to gether and start rebuild......
Will be far from standard.
Will be far from standard.
bugbrained ·
first class work 58split still cant believe all the conversion bits and pieces availiable now . bought my first splitty going to finish stripping her work out running gear and drive train then do the rust , oh boy the rust 🥲
58SPLIT ·
WOOOT!...its home..!
took a big chance with the choice of colour. Full gloss 2 pak black and white. Something simple and different..
took a big chance with the choice of colour. Full gloss 2 pak black and white. Something simple and different..
Liam_81 ·
Sweet! Penguin splitty!!!
Mike Hamper ·
Beautifull job. One to make the rat fans weep in their rust dust.
Oasis ·
Looks amazing. A bit purpleish in the sun. Congratulations.:thumb
Volksaddict ·
What a project ....love that engineering stuff ...ill nick some of your thinking for my project
Lokin forward to see this cruizin past
Lokin forward to see this cruizin past
58SPLIT ·
hee hee. the thing is so bright, my digital camera couldnt cope with the glare, hence the purplish looking colour..
beerdoc ·
Looks awesome Derek and thanks again
Mike Hamper ·
Lock the flash so it works in the sunshine, makes a lot of difference to the amount of glare.58SPLIT wrote:hee hee. the thing is so bright, my digital camera couldnt cope with the glare, hence the purplish looking colour..
58SPLIT ·
just had to install the creative safari windows first. My wife thinks this is the only reason why chose to build a kombi...lol...little does she know... 😉
77bay ·
Hats off mate, that's looking fantastic. I couldn't be that patient, I'd be wanting it finished now it's home so I could cruise.:thumb
kroozzn63 ·
man that is just soooooooooooooo good 😵
winerot ·
that looks great dereck another one to cruise the coffs district
wally
wally
58SPLIT ·
thanks wall..Will have to catch up with you soon...
Derek
Derek
VWSlammer ·
I think this will go to a long way to prove that.
Black is the new Black.
Although anything done with as much care and attention to detail as this might be the new black.
Black is the new Black.
Although anything done with as much care and attention to detail as this might be the new black.
vsleepy ·
looking very sweet, super straight eh! my 58 is still a lomg way from here! inspiration indeed!
r,
James
r,
James
vsleepy ·
A quick question: how much offset did the sherman disc brakes add?
James
James
kombi_kid ·
lookin sweet derek wil have to come and visit next time im in town!!
cheers
rhys
cheers
rhys
Mrs M ·
Wow.... that looks fantastic
beerdoc ·
Derek where are mate need some more insentive
62deluxe ·
Beautiful. Nothing is as sweet as a well built split!
Resto64 ·
awesome colour what a gem
my 61 is like a washboard
wish i could have found somethink as good as this
empis also look magic
great work and good luck with the rest
Paul
my 61 is like a washboard
wish i could have found somethink as good as this
empis also look magic
great work and good luck with the rest
Paul
58SPLIT ·
Sorry all. been busy with new house. I have a great 5 bedroom house for sale if anyone is interested in moving to Coffs Harbour. Started working on the old girl again yesterday. Will up-date with some new pics soon. Cheers Deca...