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Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:42 pm

Trying to finish to restaure a Doublecab 1962, We are looking at the lid mechanism and the spring where does that thing goes? A picture would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your time Jean

The project can be seen here:

http://www.criaderoatlantida.com/Projettransportanglais.html

Thu Jun 26, 2008 6:24 pm

Hey Jean,
Thinking you mean where to install the engine lid spring.
Do keep in mind that you can search BOTH the Forums and Gallery.
Here is a result from searching the Gallery with "1949-67 bus parts" selected, and "Engine Lid" as search words:

Lots more good images of the arm and spring in there.

Thu Jun 26, 2008 6:59 pm

BTW nice job on the DC!! The rear apron is supposed to only have one exhaust tip opening through it. That was a DPO hack to be able to install a Beetle muffler. Best to use a Bus ONLY muffler for your health and your dogs.

Thu Jun 26, 2008 7:57 pm

Nice job!
I don't think I've seen people use filler on the interior / engine compartment.

Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:03 pm

Thank you for the info. It will search it will help a lot.
You are absolutely right about the apron but sadly I realize it a little to late.
So we are finishing the baby and after we will rectify this. And YES it will be a bus only muffler on it.

Fri Jun 27, 2008 6:50 am

WOW! :shock:

Fri Jun 27, 2008 7:26 am

Well said pyro!

Fri Jun 27, 2008 8:40 am

Holy Shit! Nice photo documentation! They basically did this all outside, well, under roof. What is that transparent yellow prep product, I think he calles it primer?

Bill Bowman

Fri Jun 27, 2008 9:44 am

The yellowish primer is what they call here a "washprimer". Since we put it to metal it make the primer stick.
Thank you your appreciation of the work I will post more photos at the end of the day because it is now a lot more finish than the last photos posted.

Jean

Thu Jul 03, 2008 9:19 am

Thats bad ass. lots of clean work done.
the stuff that cracked me up was, no facemask painting, awesome. LOL.
And the use of filler in places ive never seen it. that guy is a perfectionist.
Also the one custom made hubcap, thats classic.
the gates and rear seat base impressed me most. nice metal work. :D

Thu Jul 03, 2008 2:35 pm

I just love these pictures. It`s crazy how we in the USA look everywhere for that prefab replacement panel and then bitch about the poor fit for being off a 1/16". Hell just give this guy some metal hammer & chisel and stand back. From the looks of it he made the floor and the bed to.(not in the picture)

Great work Atlantida "Your The Man"

Thu Jul 03, 2008 4:09 pm

I just had to add the before and after pictures. This guy is good.

I think he also handmade the bed.

Thu Jul 03, 2008 7:32 pm

Good Evenig and Thank you for your appreciation.
The front floor was done by Rony the back and the box was ask to be press for us in a shop.
All the metal use to do this work was gage 18 Zincor
All the metal work was done with minimal tools on the floor of my garage.
We are now installing the electric and I hope to have it runing next week.
Jean