TheSamba.com :: View topic

Fri Oct 30, 2009 9:08 pm

Gerson wrote: I need a vacation....I´m starting to get my shit all mixed up :D :D :D ...gotta get away from these buses, and these bus parts for a while.... :D :D :D

Time to start making Yugo sheetmetal, Those things are bound to make a comeback!

Fri Oct 30, 2009 10:32 pm

lo-lo55 wrote: Thanks for posting pics up Ronnie, cant wait to see this at a show down under. Glad someones ponied up their $$$ in aussie to build this 8)

I will keep posting pics as the project moves along.

Sat Oct 31, 2009 1:26 pm

i think this build will be awesome as i have already said,
But i cant help but be a little disapointed in the accuracy of the WT section.
Those RHD parts are spot on! like Gersons parts are famous for, but that bulk head is'nt. Its cool but its not BD.

Quote: SPLITPILE - The W/T section is being copied from pics of Mark Merz old BD W/T,

What went wrong?

a build of this quality deserves to be right.

Sat Oct 31, 2009 1:45 pm

really wut?

Sat Oct 31, 2009 3:01 pm

ok, ok, ok, I'll make another one.....jezussssss........... :D :D :D :D

Sat Oct 31, 2009 4:09 pm

:D

Thats customer service,
Legend

Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:04 pm

Berg rhd locking shifter here now. Fuel system parts here. Waiting on oil cooler/coolers. Don't know if I'll run 2 Carrera style or 1 big one.
Steering wheel in Koch's hands for redo

Sat Nov 07, 2009 4:16 pm

Here's another shot of the BD walk through option for reference. In this photo it looks like there are panels screwed in place which have cut outs for the ribs. It is hard to see in the scan but there appears to be a trim channel at the top and inboard side of the panel. The panel is screwed in place on the outside edge. For what it is worth, "1956" is marked on the back of the sheet in pencil.

Sat Nov 07, 2009 6:02 pm

I am quite into the RHD double door walk through thing and Gersons work looks top notch. However, these two pics show complete bodges, it is such a pity.

Sat Nov 07, 2009 6:05 pm

euroduncan wrote: I am quite into the RHD double door walk through thing and Gersons work looks top notch. However, these two pics show complete bodges, it is such a pity.

That can't be a finished shot.
Looks more like a work in progress.

Sun Nov 08, 2009 5:10 am

And there it is! RHD

Wed Nov 11, 2009 4:15 pm

lorse wrote: euroduncan wrote: I am quite into the RHD double door walk through thing and Gersons work looks top notch. However, these two pics show complete bodges, it is such a pity.

That can't be a finished shot.
Looks more like a work in progress.

Neither are finished or close to it. I am fitting everything and cut and/or welded what it takes to fit things. Now that everything in the drive train has been fitted things will be cleaned up/finished.
Remember this is a work in progress as stated above, not an easy project, it's the finished project that counts

Wed Nov 11, 2009 5:58 pm

also, you will need to turn the heat up on your welder. :lol:

Wed Nov 11, 2009 7:49 pm

Ian wrote: also, you will need to turn the heat up on your welder. :lol:

It usually helps to actually clean the metal too before you pull the trigger...

Thu Nov 12, 2009 5:59 pm

Keep up the good work Ronnie. Thanks for the parts too. I hope to get mine running by the end of the year also.
Brady

Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:10 pm

VWsArent4Hippies wrote: Ian wrote: also, you will need to turn the heat up on your welder. :lol:

It usually helps to actually clean the metal too before you pull the trigger...

hey now, that's just being critical!!

:lol: :lol:

Thu Dec 03, 2009 1:55 pm

RHD rack and pinion from C E going in today, after I had the rhd box installed and working. C E's rack kit is nice and well built. So far no major hick-ups.

Power brake booster and assorted stuff for the brakes are also being fitted, my design.

RHD front floors, pedals and assorted stuff fitted.

Will also fit the rhd BERG locking shifter, all shift linkage is in

Waiting on more metal

I'd like to drive it to BBB this January

Thu Dec 03, 2009 2:27 pm

OK heavy hitters, all the guys with opinions, any suggestions on the details on the picture of the RHD walkthru section above???? :D :D :D what do you guys see?????are the ribs welded on after making the backs?????are the ribs even welded on????what about the outlines on the seat backs???how would you make these???what about the screws right by the B pillars, what are they for????they look like they are holding an interior panel, actually the whole seat back looks like it has an upholstery panel... :? :? :?

Thu Dec 03, 2009 5:35 pm

cant merz get you some detailed pics?

Thu Dec 03, 2009 6:35 pm

I have not tried contacting him, but if he could that would be awsome....