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Thu May 24, 2012 7:25 pm

Im a noob to this forum and just got my first car probably 2 months ago. My first car happens to be a 71 bay window-which i have always thought were cool- that me and my dad are restoring to be my daily driver. Every since i was little i have loved VW's and been around them. My dad has a Porsche 914 that is set up for autocross, it is a blast to ride in and cruise. Now that i am out of school i am able to go to work with my dad and work on my bus pretty much every day (we are able to store and work on the bus at his shop). The current state of the bus is completely stripped down to bare metal and we are ready to start repairing body panels that are rusted through and such. My dad has left this project completely up to me and ocasionally helps with random things, but i am doing all of the work. This project has been loads of fun so far and i cant wait until we slam it to the ground and i can cruise. :D Please reply with advice, comments and i am always looking for sponsers and help.

Thanks, Collin

Thu May 24, 2012 8:59 pm

welcome!....learn how to post pictures on the samba and then learn where your fuel lines are and replace them.

:D

Thu May 24, 2012 9:32 pm

Yes. Exactly that.

1. Welcome! You're going to have lots of fun.

2. We want pictures!

3. Don't let your bus burn down. Read the stickies.

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Fri May 25, 2012 3:43 pm

Thanks! ill hopefully be posting pics sometime tonight[/GVideo]

Fri May 25, 2012 3:50 pm

add to favorites. use often

http://www.busdepot.com/catalog.jsp?model=8

http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_category.php?id=15\

http://www.bus-boys.com/

http://www.ratwell.com/

dropping a car would be counterproductive in NM, but if you just gotta...

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1089061

Fri May 25, 2012 8:21 pm

I was over exaggerating when i said "slammed". What we plan on doing is lowering it to the point where it will still be totally driveable especially since it will be a daily driver. Now i like the look of a bus dropped on the ground but it isnt even close to practical!
P.s im not going to suffer through a horrible ride everytime i drive it

Fri May 25, 2012 8:58 pm

Welcome. Can't wait to see your progress on the bus. That's awesome you get almost everyday to work on your bus! Take opportunity of the time. It will pay off.

From what I have seen in the forum, it's always good to do a search before you make a new post on frequently asked questions. This will help you save face. :wink:

Fri May 25, 2012 9:16 pm

You can see the progress, ill keep posting as the project goes on

Fri May 25, 2012 9:25 pm

Very good work! Keep up the progress.

Fri May 25, 2012 11:51 pm

clear coat that metal and roll it like that....i saw a bug like that once....hella tight. :D

Sat May 26, 2012 6:24 am

Nice progress. I see you have a summer full of fun ahead. Best of luck.

Sat May 26, 2012 8:04 am

Thanks! We were thanking about setting it out in the rain or hose it off let surface rust then clear coat it :D. I think the rat rod look would be sweet but we deciatded against it.

Sat May 26, 2012 8:12 am

I have got the bus to a point where i am ready to start replacing rust spots and panels. We were thanking about using Bus Depot. Is that a good choice or are there better options

Sat May 26, 2012 10:27 am

http://www.klassicfab.com/index.php?option=com_vir...;Itemid=29
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1060396

Fri Jun 01, 2012 4:04 pm

Got some new pics..right now im working on welding in little trim holes that we wont use and small rust holes

Fri Jun 01, 2012 4:09 pm

New repair panels came in from Bus Depot. We were missing one so we will have to reorder it and may buy a different windshield rust replacement from the Klassicfab place. Other than that I have plenty of work to do!

Fri Jun 01, 2012 4:35 pm

she's a beauty, one in a thousand girls. although with the natty cans she may have been abused. good luck

Fri Jun 01, 2012 7:31 pm

haha thanks cleaned it out and it doesnt look like she has been abused. Cant wait to get the rust spots replaced. :D

Fri Jun 01, 2012 8:06 pm

Hats off for giving us all faith in the next generation. Cheers!

Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:49 pm

Some new pics, working on cutting out rust spots and putting in patches :)

spot by passenger seat cut out ready for zinc rich primer and rust seal and a new patch.

another spot cut out in front floor board

area on drivers side floor cut out ready for replacement panel.