TheSamba.com :: View topic - Restoration Military VW Bus T2B model 1973

Tue Jan 29, 2013 4:29 am

Hello everyone. My name is Elvin and I live in Zagreb, Croatia. I'm 47 years old. I want to introduce you to my van. I bought it almost two years ago. It looked like this:

First wash and inspection:

Model :
Type 2 (T2) mod. 231(2) :
- Kombi
- 8 seater (arrangement 2-3-3)
- Sliding door right
- LHD
Chassis number 2332062064
Serial number 062 064
Modelyear 1973
Planned production date Tuesday, 07 November 1972
Number for production planning
(temporary serial number) 7409
Type of engine Type 1 (AD) - 1584cc, 37 kW (50 bhp DIN)
Type of transmission Manual 4-speed gearbox

178 Securing parts for C runner
119 Eberspacher BN4 petrol heater whith air recirculation connection and outlet in load/passenger compartment
100 Without VW logo on front
149 With outer and center underfloor plates (belly pans)
191 With outer and center underfloor plates (belly pans)
542 Special equipment for German army 231, German army
547 Additional treatment against rust for hollow sections
632 Special suppression 1.6 liter engine (47, 50 BHP) 211-274, German Army

Type of transmission Manual 4-speed gearbox
Paint color L319 - Olive Green (RAL 6014)
Remark : German Army
Interior color (doorpanels and seats) 51 - Dark Beige Leatherette
Destination Germany, Bundeswehr (Germany Army)

Rotting front rack for a crane and front rails and door sill missing.

View of the bar from the front door

Pictures longitudinal beams:

Purchased the sheet:

Some parts I've made myself

jack brackets are made by my designs

B pillars made:

Here are some pics of my garage where work mainly take place.

Restoration of the end of the van

Old beams are cut out:

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Base for color

Coloring…

I drew and designed the VW sign:

The sign is 220 mm in diameter, slightly larger than the original, which is 180 mm, the thickness is 6 mm aero Dura marks 3.1354

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I've created the emblem on the horn button on the steering wheel

New restored steering wheel

My daughter with a van

Sandblasted and galvanized brake parts and fuses. This roughness can be seen in some parts was corrosion.

brake inspection

new carpet

I worked roof upholstery. Last upholstery is made from hardboard and coated foam upholstery, as in modern vehicles.

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Engine 1600 ccm, 50 HP

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Tue Jan 29, 2013 5:01 am

Hello, good job, thanks for sharing. How long did it take you to complete the project?

Tue Jan 29, 2013 5:12 am

I started the restoration in May 2011th. I still to fix electric instalation.

Tue Jan 29, 2013 5:32 am

Good save!

Tue Jan 29, 2013 5:58 am

well done. 8)

Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:19 am

Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:41 am

Very nice, and you even made some of your own parts. :wink:
Insane the talent out there.

Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:42 am

Very nice, and you even made some of your own parts. :wink:
Insane the talent out there.

Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:42 am

Very nice, and you even made some of your own parts. :wink:
Insane the talent out there.

Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:42 am

Very nice, and you even made some of your own parts. :wink:
Insane the talent out there.

Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:55 am

Impressive work, your bus looks great. I like the simple, yet highly functional interior.

Tue Jan 29, 2013 7:19 am

Um...
WOW :shock:

Some buses have all the luck.

Tue Jan 29, 2013 7:43 am

Awesome work. I like the Wolfsburg decal for the horn button, what sort of material did you use to make it, and then how did you print it? The curve of the button always hinders application of flat stickers, they always crease up.

Tue Jan 29, 2013 7:54 am

WOW is all I can say. Now, when you coming to the states to help me with mine? :-)

Tue Jan 29, 2013 8:08 am

Nice looking bus! I really like the emblem, better than that Chinese junk now a days. I don't think a VW bus would be my vehicle of choice if I was in the army though :lol:

Tue Jan 29, 2013 8:39 am

crushie wrote: Very nice, and you even made some of your own parts. :wink:
Insane the talent out there.

Crushie, I'll see your 4 posts, and raise you 1. Couldn't agree more.

Tue Jan 29, 2013 8:52 am

Wow, now that's some extensive work. And skills. Bravo, well done! Thanks for taking the time to document it, and for sharing it with us. It will inspire those who think "It can't be done".
Looks like the bus's future life will include camping? I hope you can afford to take a break after all that work. #-o :sleeping:

Tue Jan 29, 2013 12:29 pm

What a transformation. Looking good! :D

Tue Jan 29, 2013 2:12 pm

Nice!

Tue Jan 29, 2013 3:41 pm

Elvin_hr wrote:
547 Additional treatment against rust for hollow sections

i see that was well worth it :lol: good job!