67 deluxe metal repair

brettsvw · Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 5:36 am Post subject:

Replacing the right lower dog-leg was not on the list, but after digging in with the wire wheel it is rusty.

This is the inside.

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Iner valance is in it final resting place.

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I would have never dreamed I would be doing this much rust removal when I first pick this bus up.
I was real close to excepting a deposit to ship Patches over seas, But the
old bus grew on me.
It is crazy how things have turned out, and Patches is going back to her family.

brettsvw · Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 6:03 am Post subject:

brettsvw · Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 7:25 pm Post subject:

Right lower dogleg.

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Right a-pillar below hinge.

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Trial fit the outer valance and lower nose.

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Jerry · Samba Member Joined: October 28, 2007 Posts: 1085

Positioning the inside support for the dogleg is pretty critical... Do you use a straight edge for this? I rely on measurements I have from another bus that hasn't suffered a collision.

Good lookin' work Brett!
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brettsvw · Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 8:15 am Post subject:

Left dogleg and a-pillar complete.

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Right dogleg and a-pillar welded and doors gaps are great.
Need to finish grinding welds.

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Media blasted the headlight support and Sealed primer it and the inner valance.
I need to remove the tape on the harness and speedo cable.

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YOUBUGME2 · Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 8:32 am Post subject:

Man I'm sure the new owner will be extremely happy when she get's Patches.
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brettsvw · Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 11:36 am Post subject:

Ready for floor.

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Floor fitment was excellent everywhere except at the left a-pillar.
I can handle a small problem like this.

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Weld in 6 holes on the nose from the spare tire mount.

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brettsvw · Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 12:13 pm Post subject:

Decided it to be easier to plug weld than use the spot welder.

I will use the spot welder for floor to headlight support.

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Lower nose and outer valance are held together with screws.

I will spot weld the bottom of the outer valance, then remove lower nose and spot weld top part of the outer valance to assure it's proper placement.

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burwin · Samba Member Joined: September 04, 2005 Posts: 207

great stuff Very Happy

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brettsvw · Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 12:24 pm Post subject:

A new surprise, I found minor rust at left-side bottom part of window near spit pillar. It looks like he used rattle can black paint around windows.
It made patches look like a raccoon.

PO had installed new glass and seals (I cut seals to remove).
Instead of repairing the rust he gooped the rust with window sealer. I guess he thought the rust would magically disappear.

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Removed walk-thru mat, panels and ribbed rubber at base.

All doors are removed for bodyshop as with gauges, handles, clock, and other misc. stuff.

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YOUBUGME2 · Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 7:25 am Post subject:

If you cant see the rust it isn't there, right?
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zuggbug · Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 8:12 pm Post subject:

great job brett, thanks for sharing the progress
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brettsvw · Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 11:19 am Post subject:

The minor rust in the wind screen bottoms are worse than they appear.
Full of fresh bondo.
The Guy I bought the bus from, his Dad owns the largest body shop in town.

Sara ordered the lower wind-screen replacement from KlassicFab.
This has to be the last piece of matal.

I am just taking a break. I have a lot of pictures to download tonight.

EmpiGT · Samba Member Joined: January 27, 2005 Posts: 1002

I know the early doglegs dont have a drain hole, but your's should have it. Does Gerson not make the later dogleg sections with the drain holes put in them?

cru62 · Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 5:45 pm Post subject:

Absolutely Aircooled · Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 6:15 pm Post subject: rocker panel replacement

Hey, I am looking to replace my left drivers side rocker panel and have not found any threads containing a start to finish or even a tech guid type write up. Have you replaced or will you be replacing yours? Do you know of any other links with info about replacing that? I am a newbie to welding but unafraid. Help?

YOUBUGME2 · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 5:47 am Post subject:

cru62 · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 7:36 am Post subject:

brettsvw · Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 11:24 am Post subject:

brettsvw · Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 11:27 am Post subject: Re: rocker panel replacement

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