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Sun May 09, 2010 1:45 am

Interesting that its the same support piece on both sides. If you look in the pics on one side the pressing goes in, on the other it goes out.

Fri May 14, 2010 11:11 pm

Just about done. Just need to finish the front seat frames, repair the oG rear seat, get them upolstered and finish a few odds and ends. Should be done with what I have to do in the next 2 weeks. Then on to a new project :wink:

Tue May 25, 2010 7:35 pm

Getting closer

These look so cute together

132 hp of burning love, it's just a driver with a little umph

what a wiring nightmare, relays, fuses, fuel pump, fuel filter, pressure regulator and a pressure gauge, all just to feed the IDA's

Thanks Jeff for the little fuse block, it looks cute in there :wink:

Wed May 26, 2010 5:15 am

splitpile wrote: Getting closer

These look so cute together

132 hp of burning love, it's just a driver with a little umph

what a wiring nightmare, relays, fuses, fuel pump, fuel filter, pressure regulator and a pressure gauge, all just to feed the IDA's

Thanks Jeff for the little fuse block, it looks cute in there :wink:
you are done yet! :D

Wed May 26, 2010 9:24 am

Non deluxe speedo pod and no chrome ring
that aside good work =D>

Wed May 26, 2010 3:39 pm

barnjunkie wrote:

Non deluxe speedo pod and no chrome ring
that aside good work =D>

I have the chrome trim rings, actually polished aluminum. This is what we have so it'll all work just fine

Wed May 26, 2010 4:12 pm

I wanna see the front seats!

Wed May 26, 2010 6:09 pm

looking good ronnie you just need to post more pictures :D

Wed May 26, 2010 9:53 pm

BulletBus wrote: I wanna see the front seats!

They won't be done till the end of next week, waiting on red piping.
HOPEFULLY take if for it's first ride on American soil this weekend

Fri May 28, 2010 1:36 pm

barnjunkie wrote:

Non deluxe speedo pod and no chrome ring
that aside good work =D>

Why is it not a deluxe pod?

Fri May 28, 2010 8:04 pm

All systems go. Got it running today so I could test all the new systems on the bus.

Power brakes "check" this thing is going to stop on a dime
Hydrolic clutch system "check" soft and smooth
Fuel delivery system "check" 2 1/2 to 3 lbs. constant
Oil cooling system "check" no leaks, couldn't get it hot enough to trip the cooling fan

Tomorrow I'll hang the rack and pinion steering, install the dash and finish up the dash wiring and if it's still early enough install the safaris and lights and then GO FOR A DRIVE.

All I'll have left to do is install the interior panels for shits and giggles, sunroof cover and the glass.

This bus has been fun, a headach and a TON of work,sometimes a PITA and others just plain fun to do.

Next project will be an easy one then nightmare in Havasu 2 begins

Sat May 29, 2010 8:05 am

splitpile wrote: Getting closer

what a wiring nightmare, relays, fuses, fuel pump, fuel filter, pressure regulator and a pressure gauge, all just to feed the IDA's

I must have forgot some parts in my bus. :D

Sat May 29, 2010 9:02 am

buggen wrote: splitpile wrote: Getting closer

what a wiring nightmare, relays, fuses, fuel pump, fuel filter, pressure regulator and a pressure gauge, all just to feed the IDA's

I must have forgot some parts in my bus. :D

I must of saw your bus in my dreams and copied it :lol:

Who's breather box are you using. Thats the last piece of the puzzle for the engine bay. I had to do a double take

Sat May 29, 2010 11:43 am

splitpile wrote:

Who's breather box are you using. Thats the last piece of the puzzle for the engine bay. I had to do a double take

Clyde Berg Breather Box Polished Aluminum

http://www.vwparts.net/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PRO...ange_high=

Thu Jun 03, 2010 11:52 am

The first drive
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huAleydxIxk

Thu Jun 03, 2010 12:18 pm

Looks real good ronnie :wink:

Thu Jun 03, 2010 12:49 pm

Wicked Ronnie!! I wonder how you still have time for travelling.. ;-)

Thu Jun 03, 2010 3:32 pm

That thing sounds sick

Thu Jun 03, 2010 4:56 pm

so........much........WIN!

Thu Jun 03, 2010 11:23 pm

I should have the front seats back from the upolsterer Friday, close to original look and will also get all the trim on. Going to try and get as much done before the classic, but I'm running out of time.

It's a true KICK in the ass to drive.

The power brakes are nice and smooth, the hydraulic clutch is nice and soft,the rack and pinon steering is such a dream to drive, nice power from the engine. A few tweeks and the drivetrain is done and works better then expected

Wiring was a PITA, used a wiring works BD harness and added a few extra wires, but everything works great.

A tuff project coming to an end on my end.