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Sat Apr 21, 2007 5:45 pm

Thanks, I wish it was "just like that". Snap my fingers.

I finished welding up the side panel and even set my shirt on fire welding up in the wheel well.

Sat Apr 21, 2007 6:50 pm

jeremyrockjock wrote: Thanks, I wish it was "just like that". Snap my fingers.

I finished welding up the side panel and even set my shirt on fire welding up in the wheel well.

I use an old levi jacket when welding to avoid getting that look that's on your face. lol
Nice work, and quick too!

Edit: You know, if you keep cutting/welding there will be nothing OG left on that bus Jeremy. :wink:

Sat Apr 21, 2007 8:32 pm

Yeah, I estimate it is probably about 70% orginal now. I don't care about that anymore. Now I just want it to be nice looking one day. In a couple of years I plan to blast the whole thing and start over. For now I am just fixing the big stuff and enjoying driving it. Its now the Frankenbus.

Sun Apr 22, 2007 1:14 pm

TimGud wrote: jeremyrockjock wrote: Thanks, I wish it was "just like that". Snap my fingers.

I finished welding up the side panel and even set my shirt on fire welding up in the wheel well.

I use an old levi jacket when welding to avoid getting that look that's on your face. lol
Nice work, and quick too!

Edit: You know, if you keep cutting/welding there will be nothing OG left on that bus Jeremy. :wink:

haha J looks pissed like that bus is kicking his ass. :lol:

Mon Apr 23, 2007 10:46 am

Nice, glad it was all fixable.

Wed Apr 25, 2007 9:04 am

damn dude you got skills. :!: :shock:

Sun Sep 09, 2007 11:20 am

Glad to see it nearly back together.How about a few recent photos.Got rolling yet.???

Wed Jan 28, 2009 7:25 am

have you done any work on the 58-15 window since you started doing the double cab? just curious.. :D

Wed Jan 28, 2009 8:57 am

Not a thing but drive it. Its last on the list for a full resto. My plan is the DC solid and roadworthy then finsh a full resto on my wife 65 beetle then my 56 beetle then the Deluxe.

Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:21 am

jeremyrockjock wrote: Not a thing but drive it. Its last on the list for a full resto. My plan is the DC solid and roadworthy then finsh a full resto on my wife 65 beetle then my 56 beetle then the Deluxe.

Shouldnt there be a Thing in there some where?

Wed Jan 28, 2009 12:49 pm

Levonbenelli wrote: Thank you so much. There are so many people in the v-dub world who will chop up even decent vw's for lack of patience or cash. You are the other end of the spectrum and just what this world needs. Once they're chopped they never come back. Keep it up!

Man I really wish more people had this mindest.... Great post!

Keep up the good werk Jurrmey!
8)

Thu Jan 29, 2009 11:01 am

roy63 wrote: jeremyrockjock wrote: Not a thing but drive it. Its last on the list for a full resto. My plan is the DC solid and roadworthy then finsh a full resto on my wife 65 beetle then my 56 beetle then the Deluxe.

Shouldnt there be a Thing in there some where?

That is very low on the list. Your beetles metalwork is before Amys.

Thu Jan 29, 2009 1:48 pm

jeremyrockjock wrote: roy63 wrote: jeremyrockjock wrote: Not a thing but drive it. Its last on the list for a full resto. My plan is the DC solid and roadworthy then finsh a full resto on my wife 65 beetle then my 56 beetle then the Deluxe.

Shouldnt there be a Thing in there some where?

That is very low on the list. Your beetles metalwork is before Amys.
Take your time with mine no hurry, Get yours wifes done first. It will make things easier for ya maybe...
Are you going to redo the Thing in the future?

Thu Jan 29, 2009 4:08 pm

Wow! Came across this thread since it popped up to the top. Seen this bus several times at Bulli but never knew all the work that went into it!! Next time I see it, I'll appreciate it more! Great job Jeremy :wink:

Thu Jan 29, 2009 4:50 pm

I have just been driving the bus for that last couple of years with a temp corner held in with clamps and sheetmetal screws. I just got a nicer corner yesterday so that will be fixed for good maybe this summer. Since 2006 it has been To Philly, New jersey and Charlotte twice. Also is now in the Airheads cataloge for their corner window seals. It was also in a UK mag Commercial and Camper showing my hurst bumpers.

Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:01 pm

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hey: there is gibbs walking bye. :shock:

Mon Feb 02, 2009 10:24 pm

Man, I'm amazed of your work, it's incredible. Your bus looks pretty cool the way it is though. Was curious, I have a lincoln mig 140 with the acetelyn and was wondering when doing your sheet metal work, what do you recommend the setting be set to. Mine is set at 3 for speed and B for voltage. I get pretty good results there. Also, what do you use to cut the sheetmetal out to replace with good donor metal?? I use a cutoff wheel but was thinking of getting a sawzaw (is that how you spell it)??
My big issue is when replacing a cut out panel, how do you get the new panel to fit so perfect?? Right now I'm replacing both rear bumper brackets on my 61 ragtop and then tacking in the original apron, so I need a good fit, I have a plan sorted out and have measured many times but I just don't want to mess up.
One day I hope to have a bus myself, it's the ultimate minivan, yes, I have kids.. Take care

Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:13 am

Richs 50 should check out this thread for inspiration. :shock:

Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:30 am

Ive got something similar going on at my place. nice work brother

Not completely trimmed in these pics but you get the idea

Quarter is fit up. needs a little trimming

Tue Feb 17, 2009 9:06 am

bill may wrote: Richs 50 should check out this thread for inspiration. :shock:

This is what got me working on my 15 :D The guy has talent for sure