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Wed Dec 01, 2010 11:59 pm

Igot laidoff a couple weeks ago,so now I can put in some quality time and get this thing put back together.

Thu Dec 09, 2010 2:13 am

The generator that came out of is a 38 amp , its about 5/8" longer. What did this thing go to, is there a offset backing plate so I can use it.

Thu Dec 09, 2010 4:21 am

Sorry to hear of the layoff, good that you can finish this DC up :wink:
Looks awesome 8)

busmike wrote: Igot laidoff a couple weeks ago,so now I can put in some quality time and get this thing put back together.

Thu Dec 09, 2010 11:18 am

busmike wrote: The generator that came out of is a 38 amp , its about 5/8" longer. What did this thing go to, is there a offset backing plate so I can use it.

it's from an early baywindow and yes there is a proper backing plate for it

Fri Dec 10, 2010 11:46 am

I put splash pans on my bumper using a WW bolt kit .Where do these rubber bumpers go.

Sat Dec 11, 2010 9:30 am

Got no idea on the rubber bumpers but get back to work and lets see that DC in the sunlight brotha' !! 8)
BB

Sat Dec 11, 2010 10:58 am

busmike wrote: I put splash pans on my bumper using a WW bolt kit .Where do these rubber bumpers go.

Bottom of the rear corners:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=753781

Sat Dec 11, 2010 11:48 am

Thanks Ian for the info on the backing plate,I called a friend and he has one- problem solved.Thanks Everett for the pic,I was clueless as to where that bumper went.BrotherBob, todays length of day is 3hrs,59minutes and18 seconds not much sunlight going around and we are still losing 3minutes ,23seconds per day till december 21. I am going to the post office this morning to see if the sled team made it in with my new wireing harness LOL. The temperature is -8 ,thats better than last weeks -35. Have a great day.

Sat Dec 11, 2010 12:01 pm

Just to throw out some more information, those same rubber plugs are used on the top of the cargo floor in various places, primarily along the edge by the cargo doors and along the front by the front seat bulkhead.

Some of the holes on my '61:

(No plugs obviously)

Sat Dec 11, 2010 12:14 pm

WOW! Great work!

Do you have photos of rot before body work started, Id like to see what you were dealing with and where you started....esp short rockers and third door area..

just aquired this "normal rust" beauty...

Sat Dec 11, 2010 2:08 pm

I just got back from the post office,my wireing harness was there.that will keep me busy for a day or 2. This moose was haveing brunch in my front yard when I left.The pic is not to brite, thats how much sunlight we have at 10am.
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Sat Dec 11, 2010 4:31 pm

Ok I'll let ya' off the hook until summer....
I remember a lil girl eatin a ice creme ,roller skating down the street in Soldotna and I asked my buddy what time is it ? He said ohhhh 1030 at nite.
It was like daytime and this was in August..
:lol:
The DC looks great man, enjoy the winter ! So what's the pay off for a dog team delivery of a wiring harness anyway ? Scooby snacks ? 8)
BB

Sat Dec 11, 2010 5:35 pm

westcoastbullies wrote: WOW! Great work!

Do you have photos of rot before body work started, Id like to see what you were dealing with and where you started....esp short rockers and third door area..

just aquired this "normal rust" beauty...

Aaron's old bus?

Mon Dec 20, 2010 12:38 am

Westcoastbullies, heres my photobucket, it has a bunch of other pics in it I'm not to savy on how to sort them out so be patient.Hopefully there are pics that help.
http://s741.photobucket.com/albums/xx60/busmike61dc/

Mon Dec 20, 2010 6:53 am

Paul in the SC - Just checked out your thread nice DC. sorry to hear about your layoff - I know its a bitter sweet.. more time at home and on the DC, but no money.. i guess it will be spring before you go back to work?

Thu Jan 13, 2011 11:55 pm

I got my motor running today. I had built a engine stand so I could tune it up out of the dc. Igot my wire harness in and transmission,things are starting to come together. Its great haveing timeto get this finished. Ithink Ihave a good lead on a 58 BINZ,we'll see where that goes.

Fri Jan 14, 2011 3:59 am

58 Binz....you dawg! 8)
Looking good brother , keep at it.

Fri Jan 14, 2011 8:28 am

Nice work.
Hope you can find another job soon.

Fri Jan 14, 2011 11:20 am

sorry to hear about the layoff but can't wait for more progress on your DC!

Fri Jan 14, 2011 10:44 pm

I do apreiciate peoples comments about my layoff, but the simple fact of it is Ilook forward to it each year.Iwork my butt off spring to fall and get to take off 4or 5 months to enjoy LIFE.Thanks again. OFF TO VEGAS TOMORROW..........