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srfndoc
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Location: SoCal
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Installed missing bumper splash pans. Really stiffens up the whole bumper.
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aa390392
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Joined: March 28, 2007
Posts: 3602
Location: So.Cal
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Had my sc hauled into Auto Meister/ Manhattan Bch to make my truck right,  I couldnt fig. Out, they remedied all of my headaches, ( I highly recommend)
Problem after I installed new carb, never did run right well, 6v system 12v choke...duh! Anyway runs spot on now.
Thomas
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Hokie87
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Joined: May 27, 2010
Posts: 280
Location: Richmond, VA
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Installed reading light in my headbanger cabinet
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Campy
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Joined: January 10, 2005
Posts: 4933
Location: Chico, CA
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I would never use glazing putty for anything, especially over welds. For the left side outer rockers that I replaced on four busses, I used a thin layer of fiberglass filler over the series of tack welds, sanded it, then a layer of regular filler.
I want to remind people to remove the ruddy-colored "packing" primer that is on the Brazilian panels. It is not waterproof, is sprayed on over smooth sheet metal, and is there to protect the panels during storage and shipping. You don't want it on the inside of panels like rockers.
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BulliBill
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Joined: July 09, 2004
Posts: 4572
Location: St Charles, MO
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Had my sc hauled into Auto Meister/ Manhattan Bch to make my truck right, I couldnt fig. Out, they remedied all of my headaches, ( I highly recommend)
Problem after I installed new carb, never did run right well, 6v system 12v choke...duh! Anyway runs spot on now.
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Awesome Tom,
Been there, done that in the past, we can't know it all, and it's always good to know of a good mechanic who can look at your issues with fresh eyes and fix your problems. Was it just the 12 volt choke or other stuff too causing you grief?
On topic, I just finished the assembly of both cab window frames for my '59 DC resto, man, am I glad that's behind me! They came out great! Now to get them mounted on the doors and be able to close them without any paint contact...
Bill
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Coeur D'Alene - Lake Shore Volkswagen
Mission VW - San Fernando
Thornton VW - Stockton
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aa390392
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Location: So.Cal
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Bill, just li frustrating items, And I havent enough confidence to fix and risk getting left on some bz LA freeway, told the boys make where I can go anywhere and not wonder, they did just that, I did forget to take pics while it was on wrecker, I bet if(truck) it were alive it would wondering if it was going to be "put down" ...after all it is 52 yrs old. 
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BlastMasterMannyFresh
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Joined: November 21, 2001
Posts: 6102
Location: #31peach
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drove all 3 buses over the weekend
Friday I took a ride down to rustywagen in south jersey where I'm keeping the Coram Rug Works and we went out for a spin around town
Saturday Mike and I were bored out of our minds so we parked our buses at the beach and pitched a tent.
and today I warmed up and washed the double cab in anticipation of getting it registered this coming up week
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dickie
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Joined: March 22, 2004
Posts: 275
Location: southern alberta
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scraped a bit more of the several coats of paint covering up the original Mango on the 1960. It is a slow process, but I am hoping to keep that original paint no matter what. The roof will be a challenge though. No easy way to deal with that.
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zuggbug
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Location: Anderson SC
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drove all 3 buses over the weekend
Friday I took a ride down to rustywagen in south jersey where I'm keeping the Coram Rug Works and we went out for a spin around town
Saturday Mike and I were bored out of our minds so we parked our buses at the beach and pitched a tent.
and today I warmed up and washed the double cab in anticipation of getting it registered this coming up week
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thom
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Location: Sacramento
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I could never get the check rod out of the front-side cargo door; here's why
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1956 Single Cab
1957 Porsche 356A Sunroof
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thom
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Location: Sacramento
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Getting ready for another round of media blasting
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1956 Single Cab
1957 Porsche 356A Sunroof
1957 23-Window Deluxe
1957 Mercedes Westfalia single cab
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crofty
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Joined: August 09, 2000
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Location: Land of Whine and Phonies
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Looking good, Thom!
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crofty
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| kirbyland wrote: |
| glazing/spot putty should not be used like that. It's for pin holes/heavy sanding scratches. Should use a duraglass type product to seal your welds- won't absorb water. IMHO |
Thanks for the tip!
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I slept on crofty's tent once. I passed out drunk from two bottles of Everett's brother's wine. |
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Daddybus
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Joined: June 15, 2000
Posts: 1653
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| Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 1:58 pm Post subject: Rear Hurst without Holes |
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I wanted a rear Hurst bumper to match the front, but I didn't want to drill the body. I got a repro hurst rear and some extra bends from Jeremy in Hemet and I cut and extended the side bars and used the original bolt mount to mouth side bars to the jack points.
The side bars are in 3 sections, but will be welded together into one piece when I get the time (and motivation). To keep the cargo door from crashing into the side bar, I replaced the stock door bumpers with bumpers for a sliding glass door (ACE Hardware).
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Daddybus
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Daddybus
I've always wanted to run m194 mirrors on the Daddybus, but I was concerned about the durability of the cast arms. A guy named Matt in Texas machines these and they are awesome!
I reworked the cb antenna mount on the passenger side.
No vibrations or mirror shake. |
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RHD Notch
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Joined: April 06, 2007
Posts: 1412
Location: Joshua Tree, CA
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The master cylinder on my '60 panel puked it's guts out on my driveway a couple of weeks ago and I considered myself lucky that it didn't happen while driving...so, I decided to rip into the brakes and everything needs a going through. The knee bone is connected to the shin bone which means I'm also going to rebuild the entire front end...all pretty crusty and I need the experience and peace of mind that it's safe.
The gunk I scraped off of the driver's side spindle just to get at the mounting hardware 
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Daddybus
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| Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 11:43 am Post subject: Installed CE aluminum pop outs |
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Half way done. Two of four installed. The center windows will be jealousies.
Excuse the baby powder mess in the second photo. It will blow off. |
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DubStyle
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Joined: July 26, 2003
Posts: 6250
Location: SBS headquarters: Missery
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I repaired years of neglect on the inner part of the decklid. It's amazing how you can have a bus with one super straight and zero issues, then you have one that looks like someone beat the inside with hammer. 
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64 ragtop volks
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Posts: 543
Location: EARTH
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| Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 9:02 pm Post subject: |
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stripping paint back to dove blue
glad daddybus likes the mirror arms. actually i machine them, but i dont have a paypal so i use my friend matts account. |
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Daddybus
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stripping paint back to dove blue
glad daddybus likes the mirror arms. actually i machine them, but i dont have a paypal so i use my friend matts account. |
I seem to remember Adam saying something about your banking situation.
I love the mirror arms! |
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