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New Kombi Project
Hi Guys
I thought i would start a thread for our new kombi project.It will take a while, full restoration,so i will just use this thread for any questions or
photos.
Im not sure what it is yet(as in year) so will be uploading some photos for some help.
We plan to do it completely proper,time does not matter as long as it is done properly.
So will be needing all the help we can get.
Will post pics shortly.
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| posted on July 10th, 2010 at 06:44 PM |
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Heres the pics.
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Would anyone please be able to point me in the right direction,as to where to find some numbers.
ie,vin & chassis. Hoping the picture will help.
Thanks
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| posted on July 11th, 2010 at 01:40 PM |
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what do these numbers mean?
Hallelujah!!! i found them.had to degrease and pressure clean but found them.Now i just got to find out what they mean.
here they are.....
*2202175035*
8MD 360
Please help.
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| posted on July 11th, 2010 at 02:10 PM |
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taking a guess its a 70 model
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| posted on July 11th, 2010 at 03:17 PM |
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Thanks pod for the reply.
i was thinking that as well. but not entirely sure.
1970 lowlight microbus.?
Also has anyone replaced a wiring loom in one of these things.?
the cables have been removed for the battery.
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| posted on July 12th, 2010 at 07:06 PM |
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bump
please/..
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| posted on July 12th, 2010 at 07:09 PM |
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Vin and wiring questions answered here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/ look at the
top right of page for technical tab.
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| posted on July 13th, 2010 at 06:29 PM |
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Thanks empi,i was aware of that vin section on samba.but i thought being US it would not be
suitable in aus.
Thanks
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| posted on July 14th, 2010 at 10:57 PM |
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There are only about 6 wires for a type 1 engine and are mainly a main power wire (very thick) for the battery to ignition switch, wire from the
battery to the regulator then over to the generator, generator warning light, carby choke solenoid power, further carby solenoid, wire to the coil and
earth wires.
Make sure your earth wires are well grounded as this tends to be a common problem.
The fact you have no engine will probably casue a few performance issues.
By the way your bus is either a 69 or 70 deluxe microbus model with unboosted 4 wheel drum brakes wide 5 stud pattern wheels.
Great starting point though. Get stuck in!
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| posted on July 24th, 2010 at 06:59 PM |
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An Update.
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There are only about 6 wires for a type 1 engine and are mainly a main power wire (very thick) for the battery to ignition switch, wire from the
battery to the regulator then over to the generator, generator warning light, carby choke solenoid power, further carby solenoid, wire to the coil and
earth wires.
Make sure your earth wires are well grounded as this tends to be a common problem.
The fact you have no engine will probably casue a few performance issues.
By the way your bus is either a 69 or 70 deluxe microbus model with unboosted 4 wheel drum brakes wide 5 stud pattern wheels.
Great starting point though. Get stuck in!
Cheers,
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Thanks scott,for your really helpful reply,its greatly appreciated.
Starting to sit down and think about and plan the restoration now.I think my first move will be to buy replacement panels depending on finance.Then
replace the rusted areas when possible.The engine will be last ,or just about.Whether that is the right thing to do or not,I dont know.
Once the rust is removed and kombi is straight.I am hoping to get it soda blasted then immediately sealed.
The interior side of things hasn't really crossed my mind yet.But if anyone could suggest when would be the right time to install all that stuff,it
would be great.
The other thing that i want to do is get a rev check done.To make sure that it is not stolen. I have never done one of these before,so i am not sure
if the two numbers that i found would be adequate enough for such a search.
So that is where i am at for the moment,will keep you posted.I will just ask all my questions here instead of cluttering the forum.
Thanks for listening.
Happy motoring.
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| posted on July 25th, 2010 at 05:21 AM |
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Hi Jason
A nice project basis. Be careful to preserve the aluminium waist-line trim, fresh-air grill aluminium surround and the fron bumper with its rubber
insets, as these are 'deluxe' trim pieces and not easy to replace/source.
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| posted on July 25th, 2010 at 02:30 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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Hi Jason
A nice project basis. Be careful to preserve the aluminium waist-line trim, fresh-air grill aluminium surround and the fron bumper with its rubber
insets, as these are 'deluxe' trim pieces and not easy to replace/source.
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Oh really thanks mate i did not know that.
Will chuck them in storage for the time being.
Thanks.
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| posted on July 25th, 2010 at 06:26 PM |
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Pretty sure from chassis no. it is a 70 Deluxe- a great model to restore.Best of luck and keep photos of resto coming
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| posted on July 25th, 2010 at 09:04 PM |
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Thanks Warrenm.Yeh i agree they look great.
Has anyone had any troubles registering a kombi if the compliance plate is missing.?
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| posted on July 26th, 2010 at 05:50 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by jjwebb123
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Hi Jason
A nice project basis. Be careful to preserve the aluminium waist-line trim, fresh-air grill aluminium surround and the fron bumper with its rubber
insets, as these are 'deluxe' trim pieces and not easy to replace/source.
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Oh really thanks mate i did not know that.
Will chuck them in storage for the time being.
Thanks.
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Even keep the damaged bits there is a bloke in Melb who can bring it back to life. Speak to Brad at Bus'n Bug upholsterers.
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| posted on July 28th, 2010 at 08:31 PM |
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yeah thats good to know.I never knew they were hard to trace.
Thanks
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| posted on July 31st, 2010 at 07:59 PM |
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My word i thought you had my Kombi for a sec.. Wouldn't believe how much it looks the same!
Shame the plate is missing from behind the drivers seat as it give month and year of manufacture but as you know already a deffinate 1970 deluxe.
look forward to seeing the resto photo's.
Goodluck.
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| posted on August 8th, 2010 at 09:16 AM |
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More pics
I do not know too much about the history of this kombi Mike so it wouldn't surprise me.Yeh i think everyone seemed pretty firm on 1970 deluxe,so that
is what i have been calling it.I have been stripping it.like previously mentioned in preparation for sodablasting.Just got some questions for anyone
who has restored kombis before.
front end stripped.
(leaving glass in for now to keep weather out)
I was wondering if anyone has ever had to replace this section before.if so is it hard? can you buy that section?
Its the right hand rear window.The only window with rust .
Also the deluxe doors are pretty much stuffed.I have a standard lowlight and i was wondering if there is anything special about the deluxe model doors
if not would it be fine to use the lowlight doors on the deluxe.I have done some measurements and they are practically the same.
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DELUXE
LOWLIGHT
Also is the valance under the sliding door a big task.Sorry for all the questions,but would be interested to know.
Well thats about it for know.will try to do a bit more today.
look forward to your replys.
Regards Jason.
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bump
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| posted on August 8th, 2010 at 09:13 PM |
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The valance under the sliding door is easy. The new ones are available. Takes about 8 hours to fit one properly, but easy.
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| posted on August 9th, 2010 at 12:39 PM |
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so just standard remove spot welds and weld new piece in?
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| posted on August 9th, 2010 at 06:03 PM |
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Pretty much that's how it is.
Add some skill and patience to get you through it.
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so just standard remove spot welds and weld new piece in?
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Pretty much that's how it is.
Add some skill and patience to get you through it.
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so just standard remove spot welds and weld new piece in?
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yeh ok thanks
appreciate your reply
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| posted on August 9th, 2010 at 09:43 PM |
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replacement panels can be ordered online at http://www.thebusstop.com.au/store/2/5/ if you need them or from other suppliers
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yeh i think i will be buying most of my parts from the bus stop.
they seem quite good quality and price.
cheers
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I was wondering if anyone has ever had to replace this section before.if so is it hard? can you buy that section?
Its the right hand rear window.The only window with rust.
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DasDubber has done that section in one of his previous posts, complete with good photos. It'll be a bit more fussy job than the valance under the
sliding door.
See this post:
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=65571&page=1#pid625504
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is anything special about the deluxe model doors if not would it be fine to use the lowlight doors on the deluxe
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I think there are no differences between the lowlight and highlight doors; however there were a number of variations of the internal trim (I think the
deluxe had armrests) including air venting, so see if your 'deluxe' door trims will fit on the lowlight doors to retain originality.
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It looks like your lowlight doors are 72 ??? if they are they will fit,about 74 up had different doors,just remove the sliding airvents inside bottom
corners on the 72 doors because 71 dont have them,and just drill holes for your delux trim to go back on the out side  cheers shane.
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by modulus
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I was wondering if anyone has ever had to replace this section before.if so is it hard? can you buy that section?
Its the right hand rear window.The only window with rust.
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DasDubber has done that section in one of his previous posts, complete with good photos. It'll be a bit more fussy job than the valance under the
sliding door.
See this post:
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=65571&page=1#pid625504
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is anything special about the deluxe model doors if not would it be fine to use the lowlight doors on the deluxe
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I think there are no differences between the lowlight and highlight doors; however there were a number of variations of the internal trim (I think the
deluxe had armrests) including air venting, so see if your 'deluxe' door trims will fit on the lowlight doors to retain originality.
hth
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ahh yeh of coarse i didnt think of that.Yeh will check the trim out.Will depend how original i want to keep it i suppose.thanks will check out the
thread.Im on lunch break at the moment.lol
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kombisaint has some window sections for sale which might be useful to you:
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=85315
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