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Wed Jun 06, 2007 11:08 am

You are going to use adhesive rather than spot weld the panels on? What adhesive are you using? Fusor? Or something similair. Interesting approach, will avoid the waviness you see on factory panels i would think.
--Dan

Wed Jun 06, 2007 12:05 pm

Braukuche wrote: You are going to use adhesive rather than spot weld the panels on? What adhesive are you using? Fusor? Or something similair. Interesting approach, will avoid the waviness you see on factory panels i would think.
--Dan

I thought the same thing. And this guy supposedly had no bodywork experience and had never welded just a year ago? I am calling BS. Unless of course he is an airplane mechanic, engineer, etc.

Wed Jun 06, 2007 1:13 pm

derv wrote: Braukuche wrote: You are going to use adhesive rather than spot weld the panels on? What adhesive are you using? Fusor? Or something similair. Interesting approach, will avoid the waviness you see on factory panels i would think.
--Dan

I thought the same thing. And this guy supposedly had no bodywork experience and had never welded just a year ago? I am calling BS. Unless of course he is an airplane mechanic, engineer, etc.

indeed, i had no bodywork-welding exprecience until july 2006... I practiced a few days and I started this resto, neither an airplane mechanic or ...

I'm a 3D designer :)

I use Teroson Terokal 5045 bodywork 2K epoxy hardner from Henkel... Works great! I use it to glue the inner pilars and braces. I'll weld the edges ofcourse

Wed Jun 06, 2007 2:05 pm

hey thanks

just looking at your rigs etc makes me think of better ways to aproach big jobs. you seem to have alot skills and should be proud.

ill look into that adhesive when it comes to do some my body work. since i suck at welding the less is better for me :0

Wed Jun 06, 2007 2:21 pm

wow
i take my hat off to you dude, that's one serious restoraton you have going on there

Wed Jun 06, 2007 3:13 pm

so where in florida are you planing on visiting?

Thu Jun 07, 2007 3:32 am

vw-in-neptune wrote: so where in florida are you planing on visiting?
don't know yet :) any suggestions? 8)

Thu Jun 07, 2007 4:25 am

koerspiloot wrote: vw-in-neptune wrote: so where in florida are you planing on visiting?
don't know yet :) any suggestions? 8) Yeah, I think he's coming to Naples first, he needs to expand his metalworking horizons to include straightening a set of DC gates. 8)

Thu Jun 07, 2007 11:44 am

okay,

the stamp-construction is finished, I'm satisfied.. everything seams to fit (sidepanel & pilars & braces...) I'm ready to mount this sidepanel tomorrow!

Thu Jun 07, 2007 12:28 pm

koerspiloot wrote: derv wrote: Braukuche wrote: You are going to use adhesive rather than spot weld the panels on? What adhesive are you using? Fusor? Or something similair. Interesting approach, will avoid the waviness you see on factory panels i would think.
--Dan

I thought the same thing. And this guy supposedly had no bodywork experience and had never welded just a year ago? I am calling BS. Unless of course he is an airplane mechanic, engineer, etc.

indeed, i had no bodywork-welding exprecience until july 2006... I practiced a few days and I started this resto, neither an airplane mechanic or ...

I'm a 3D designer :)

In know these adhesives are supposed to be stronger than welds and new cars use them, but I'd be worried. That panel is under a lot of tension and if your bond fail I can imagine the site of your long panel flying off at 120kph on the autobahn.
--Dan

I use Teroson Terokal 5045 bodywork 2K epoxy hardner from Henkel... Works great! I use it to glue the inner pilars and braces. I'll weld the edges ofcourse

Thu Jun 07, 2007 8:07 pm

Braukuche wrote:

In know these adhesives are supposed to be stronger than welds and new cars use them, but I'd be worried. That panel is under a lot of tension and if your bond fail I can imagine the site of your long panel flying off at 120kph on the autobahn.
--Dan

I use Teroson Terokal 5045 bodywork 2K epoxy hardner from Henkel... Works great! I use it to glue the inner pilars and braces. I'll weld the edges ofcourse

If you're worried about body parts flying off of glued vehicle panels, you should keep off the roads because most carmakers are using the stuff extensively. And he's welding the edges.

I hope you don't live on a busy street, if a lorry rolls past, it could screw up your alignment rig.

I am utterly amazed. Great job.

Mon Jun 11, 2007 5:22 am

The longside panel is in! I still have to weld edges , but most important is that she's fitting as new :D Autocraft panels rule! ;)

Next week:
short side panel

Tue Jun 12, 2007 5:11 am

Awsome work mate , good to see your happy with the autocraft panels , just about to order some for my panel :D

Wed Jun 13, 2007 12:07 am

what program did u make that Picture of the kombi that you want to see when your finished

Wed Jun 13, 2007 12:15 am

this one's more recent: this should be her @ summer 2008!

cozza wrote: what program did u make that Picture of the kombi that you want to see when your finished

Photoshop,

Wed Jun 13, 2007 1:13 am

First time I've caught this thread. NICE work! 8)

Sun Jun 17, 2007 11:01 am

So after all, the left side is almost ready (except the rear corner!)

Long side panel is welded at the edges and the driversside dogleg is in!
Now waiting for my frontpanel to arrive (next week :lol: ) , I can't waaaaaiiiiiiit... This project will continue in 5th gear 8)

Few pics:

I'm pleased with the line-up...
Today's workz:

Next job: passengerside dogleg,

Mon Jun 18, 2007 7:09 am

Damn man how much percentage wise would you say is left of the original bus?

Wed Jun 20, 2007 12:17 pm

Todays works:

Took care of the shortside panel:

Abrade/degrease with aceton

Fittin'

And let's glue that panel!

Stampin'

The bus took a fresh breath

Next work:

THA ROOF 8)

Wed Jun 20, 2007 12:22 pm

koerspiloot wrote:
Next work:

THA ROOF 8)

did it arrive yet?