56 Dove Blue Wolfsburg Kombi

zuggbug · Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 3:14 pm Post subject: 56 Dove Blue Wolfsburg Kombi

Picked up this bus last week and wanted to share some pics as well as the slow progress that will accure on this bus....

I am on the samba everyday learning and admiring other bus enthusiast handy work. So I wanted to share what I have and also welcome any possitive feedback and constructive criticism.

I do not know much about wolfsburg busses, but I am wanting and willing to learn.... I have been over the post barndoor / wolfsburg thread so many times I have memorized it, I hope that I can be of some help to others, but more than likely i will need a great deal of help in in order to put this bus back to its original state.

I do have all the glass which is the big logo SEKURIT - no VW logo.
I was told that it is the correct glass?
I do not have the correct seats (go figure)
I am sure I will learn what is correct on the bus and what is not, as soon as I dive in and see what I need I will be on the hunt for some pretty hard to find parts - thats the fun part... Very Happy

here are a few pics - I will try to keep the pics and posts updated as I go.

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the bad side...
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nice roller paint job???
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cannot get the gas cap off - HELP
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Battery Tray
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Engine compartment
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Cargo door with holes like it had door panels??
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Thanks for looking
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Jose Ramon · Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 3:28 pm Post subject:

Good project
The bus has a job, but when you have finished the reward will be rewarding

billybob57 · Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 3:29 pm Post subject:

Nice Bus!!!!! Luv the Kombi's...

My gas cap was stuck too!! I used channel locks and the cap is stuck cause its rusted on... the cap is shot and i probably need a new tank unless i can re line it and seal it Rolling Eyes

Have fun getting parts..and Good Luck!!

Is there any paint left on the sides???
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BarryL · Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 3:29 pm Post subject:

Not bad at all from those pictures. Original VW gas cap. Try light taps with a screwdriver handle all around but don't dent it then it should twist free.

Tim MacDonald · Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 4:09 pm Post subject:

Here is a thread on a 56 rebuild that might be helpful
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=375041&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
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vw7266 · Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 4:18 pm Post subject:

cool bus paul..where did that come from?
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roachdub58 · Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 4:25 pm Post subject:

If the cap won't come off with minor effort or spraying some PB Blaster, I would pull the tank and set the end of the neck in some ATF, power steering fluid or other light oil for a few days. I've done this with wheel cylinders as well.

Touch Nicks Thing · Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 4:26 pm Post subject:

Damn playa! Whats the story there?
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clnvwe2 · Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 5:08 pm Post subject:

Cool bus Paul. Since its from Jersey, are you going to turn it into a looker? Laughing

Keep us posted on the progress.
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zuggbug · Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 5:22 pm Post subject:

billybob57 · Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 5:41 pm Post subject:

What are the numbers on ur Bus...looks like 20-145258 which is Aug is that the switch over month and its a 56...just wondering.

also are you working on paint removal or is that just how the rear is as the backend looks Beautiful.. Cool

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zuggbug · Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 6:16 pm Post subject:

scvw · Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 6:16 pm Post subject:

You definitely will do that bus justice Paul.
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zuggbug · Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 6:18 pm Post subject:

twistedbug · Samba Member Joined: January 15, 2006 Posts: 390

if your trying to save the gas cap, try a adjustable band strap tool that are made for removing oil filters

sslosbergas · Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 7:00 pm Post subject:

looks very nice post alot of pictures! as you go along
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ricekooker · Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 7:39 pm Post subject:

Didn't it come with a deluxe middle and rear seat? I was interested in that thing too.

zuggbug · Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 8:14 pm Post subject:

scvw · Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 8:22 pm Post subject:

ukdj · Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 9:15 pm Post subject:

And very nice they are too!
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