Turning a lemon into lemonade. Kyle's '84 Westy restoration

insyncro · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2015 7:50 pm Post subject: installing windows

A BIG shout out and thank you to Blair for the assistance in setting all of the window glass.
We have our technique down for sure.
Grease, coated wire, gloves and a few plastic pry tools.....

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The grease smudges clean right up.
I go around and press each seal in an outward motion to seat them and see if I can get any grease to come out.
Wipe and enjoy the view.

insyncro · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2015 8:08 pm Post subject: Liner Coated Bumpers

Rhino ProCS two part coating (truck bed liner) of the late model bumpers:

Less than a minute after spraying.

The haze comes from the chemical reaction and alot of heat is created as well.
Fullface respirator, Typar suit and nitrile gloves advised.

I had a bit extra so I shot the radiator fan shroud as it had to be swapped for the late model to accommodate the Air Conditioning version fan that is a larger diameter.

insyncro · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2015 8:17 pm Post subject: Coolant Fill

The easiest coolant filling ever Exclamation

Pull a vacuum and hold it for 15 minutes.

Open valve to allow coolant to be pulled into the system.

Wait for the filling to stop and remove Snap On Rad Filler.

Right to the top Wink

Cap it....done deal.

VWinVT · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2015 5:53 pm Post subject:

Looking at the window install pics...did you lay a bead of grease I the window opening before you installed the window? I Laos assume that you greased the rubber seals as well? I am planning to put my rear window back in a day or two. Thanks.
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1981 Westfalia with a 2001 Cabrio ABA

Small wheel turns by the firing rod,
Big wheel turns by the grace of God.
Every time that wheel turns 'round,
You're bound to cover just a little more ground.

insyncro · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2015 5:58 pm Post subject:

Yes, we grease the outer window flange lip and the seal recess, than place your wire around the recess and spread the grease around.
This is a two person job.
The other person sets the lower seal in and we each set it with a plastic tool as far as possible, than start with the wire, working slowly up one side, stop, up the other, be careful at the corners and don't tear the seal.
The grease really helps in the corners.
Pay attention to the seam placement of the seals, we prefer the bottom center.
The wire is placed in relation to that seam, shown in the pictures.
Good luck.

insyncro · Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2015 6:53 am Post subject: data logging for Bostig

Data logging:

Link

VWinVT · Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2015 10:34 am Post subject:

What a nice, smooth sound! That computer sure is a big step up from the timing light and my ear that I use on my 2.0 aircooled!!! Sure do wish Bostig had an aircooled conversion kit...
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1981 Westfalia with a 2001 Cabrio ABA

Small wheel turns by the firing rod,
Big wheel turns by the grace of God.
Every time that wheel turns 'round,
You're bound to cover just a little more ground.

thasty07 · Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2015 2:55 pm Post subject:

I really like the monstaliner look, we are going to use it to paint our AW top, but I am curious about it on the body, like some truck bed liners that seem to be a velcro pad for dirt, will this stuff hold dirt chunks on or is it a littler smoother? Our old van we used Herculiner on the lower rocker panels and it would literally hold dirt on it even after it rained.

corter · Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2015 2:53 pm Post subject:

My entire van is monstaliner'd and a hose gets all the dirt off. It also doesn't attract dirt any more than regular paint, if anything i've noticed it stays a bit more clean driving through loose dirt.

Difference (I've been told) is that monstaliner is an epoxy- the texture is created by the roller, whereas most other liners use chunks of rubber. You could brush it on if you wanted, I did in some spots and it's quite smooth. you control the texture when you apply it.

But to answer the question no, monstaliner in particular is not a bedlinen that attracts dirt

insyncro · Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2015 10:03 am Post subject:

I small wrap up as Kyle is on the road:

Here are some Monstaliner finished pics for those interested in seeing the final appearance with new seals and plastic parts mounted.

Looking forward to seeing the HiTop installed Wink

xoo00oox · Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2015 2:00 pm Post subject:

Awesome job! I saw all this work up close last week. Very nicely done! That vintage-air AC system is a really cool thing.

Andrew-

insyncro · Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2015 2:02 pm Post subject:

And thank you so much Andrew for your assistance Exclamation

kybishop · Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 12:12 am Post subject:

Paulbeard · Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 12:50 pm Post subject: I saw this van today

Hard to miss once you've seen that rugged exterior. Looks as good in person as in pictures.
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Currently -> Frida: 87 Tizian Red (mostly) Vanagon GL Westfalia w/ 2.0L ABA conversion
Formerly -> Steward of a 73 Super Beetle (Beater) and 67 Beetle 1300 (Little Max) both names by POs

thasty07 · Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 1:01 pm Post subject:

We monstalined our AW top before install, seeing it in person, really makes me like the texture, but beyond that, how easily it is sprayed on. (how we applied it)

Almost to the point I want to do the whole van Twisted Evil

Thanks for sharing so much info about it!

GreggK · Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 6:36 am Post subject:

Hi Dylan, I was siked to see that you installed the Vintage air system in Kyles van. Did you do some cutting to the body of the van to fit it in under the dash? One of your pics looks like you have a tighter fit than other threads Ive seen. Awesome work! Thanks GreggK

insyncro · Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 6:41 am Post subject:

kybishop · Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2015 4:17 pm Post subject:

Thought you all might like an update; I've just been hella busy out here on the West coast, enjoying some much needed vacation.

First stop was the front range in Colorado. Stopped by RMW to get some touch ups and a few sweet upgrades:

* their below-seat lock box (pictures will come eventually)
* dash-mounted scangauge II (still need to contact Bostig to see why it won't sleep automatically when the car is off).

After that was a visit to Sewfine to fix up the sliding door curtain, which mistakenly came with some hooks. Sewfine was kind enough to give me a full tour of their shop, and gave a ton of detail on the amazing work they do over there!

Here's a shot of the inside with the curtains all done up:

Next went up to Crested Butte, CO for some climbing.

The van is now up at Peace Vans, patiently waiting its turn to get a battery tray for some eventual solar panels, amongst a few other upgrades. The panels will go up once Joel @ Green Syncro puts on the high top, which will happen in October. After that, the van will have finished all its major projects, and my wallet will finally get a serious break!

I'm currently down in Southern Cali; just hiked a third of the JMT before we got smoked out, then went for some psuedo big-wall climbing in the High Sierras. Going to keep hanging out here and the bay area until the van is done at Peace Vans! More pictures to come as the van gets its touch-ups.

dobryan · Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2015 5:41 pm Post subject:

Great to see you using it!
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insyncro · Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 9:52 am Post subject:

Awesome

Sounds just like your original plan.
Curious to see how the extra battery tray works out.
That is a very nice upgrade.


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