My 1957 PGSG swivelseat sunroof microbus...

zuggbug · Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 7:21 pm Post subject:

U are doing a great job. Keep up the good work
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volkswouter · Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 1:26 pm Post subject:

So i had some problems with the lamp sockets of my NOS headlights.
I decided to rebuilt them with the sealed beam parts of my American headlight so i could use 12Volt H4 lamps.
I bought Skoda 105 headlight, put them in then oven and removed the glas.

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My Euro taillights are now equipped with double lamp sockets which i bought from a Mercedes E type W124.

I wanted to mount the lamp in a straight way behind the reflector. I also wanted to get rid of all the stray in the engine bay.

mandraks · Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 1:39 pm Post subject:

very cool. I do look like 2013 technology where it counts. better lights, better brakes, better fuel economy, makes sense to me.

still got semaphores, sliding windows, steel bumpers, looks the part, what is not to like
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volkswouter · Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 12:03 am Post subject:

Glowing nails is the nickname for these taillights here in Holland.. Laughing

They light up real nice and no stray in the engine bay..

DONGKG · Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 3:03 am Post subject:

Pretty neat idea, buddy! Great job!
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volkswouter · Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 12:55 pm Post subject:

And another day gone by... Sad

Had problems with my SWR light switch.
Did a lot of measuring and checking.
I was 100% sure that i connected the wire's correct.
The only way to make the lights work was to make a positive bridge in the switch.

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I placed my original indicator switch and everything worked like it should.
I took the SWR switch apart and noticed grease underneath the contact plate.
I removed it and will try it next time.

volkswouter · Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 2:00 pm Post subject:

A lot happened in the past few weeks.

Santa Claus came early this year!
Erwin gave me a set bumper brackets for the rear.
He bought a 65 deluxe which had the bracktes on the rear. I traded them for a set of the correct ones.. Very Happy

My home built ones will be junked.

I made a mistake and connected the center brake light with the rear left taillight. This aint possible while the center light will blink when i use my indicators.

23 Juli: I bought a cable set for trailers and pulled this along the original cable thru the chassis. I need extra cables for the center brake light, the RPM gauge and the temperature gauge.
I also bought a warning light switch and a modern indicator relays.

The KlassikFab front floor fits, now it's time for Erwin to drill lots of holes and welt that piece into place.

Cleaning the chassis and using Por on rusted surface.

14 Augustus: New Sheet metal in place. Wanted to go and word on the bus but my little girl is ill and had to pass.

Luckily Erwin could move on, he did much more but wanted to tease.

16 Augustus: Orderded a lot of new stuff!
Brake parts, rubbers, steering parts, etc..

The welding has a lot of progress also!
The front and side are almost done, to do are: Doglegs, battery tray and front floor.

I went further with my engine. Cleaned all the parts, sanded them a little and sprayed them black.

Will move on next Tuesday

17 Augustus: Erwin working on saturday... Shocked

20 Augustus: More engine stuff done, had to trade some orderded parts. Bought the wrong clutch..

27 Augustus: Engine almost done.. Very Happy

The battery tray is finished and the reassemble can begin.. Laughing

31 Augustus:
MOT welding is done..

KF Front floor.

Have to use professional glue for the cargo door. Doglegs are done, too bad there's a nasty dent in the passengers front door..

cheerio

4 September: Finally got the bus near my home.

Dusty bus?

Another shot..

volkswouter · Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 11:45 am Post subject:

Just when i wanted to go the bus and wrench on it, the mailman posted this letter from Wolfsbrug. It looks like i own a Microbus with barndoors right.. Laughing

Steering is back in place and adjusted correct. The horn also works again and the pedals are back in place.

MrPolak · Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 3:23 pm Post subject:

volkswouter · Posted: Sat Oct 19, 2013 1:33 pm Post subject:

Did a lot of things over the past weeks.
Replaced all the engine bay rubbers and gasoline hose.
The engine is back in and i repaired all the electrical wires in the engine bay.

I'm busy with sorting out the side windows and the front doors glass and rubbers.
My door frames are really bad so i bought two replacements.
I'm still searching for a decent right door.
This one is worn, bent and gun fired from the inside.

volkswouter · Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 10:50 am Post subject:

I'm a happy man! Laughing

Found all the parts to convert my 1493cc H engine to the looks of a 30HP engine.
Also found the correct door handle's and very very happy with the license plate light lens used from 12-1953 till 03-1958.
The one is used, but at least i got one...

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Braukuche · Samba Member Joined: September 03, 2004 Posts: 11005

Just noticed it looks to be a stake air 40hp shroud...
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volkswouter · Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:00 pm Post subject:

The shrout will fit, i only have to cut a little at the bottom while the case is different.

Motor ombouwen naar een jaren 50 look.. by Wouter Duijndam, on Flickr

The bus has come a long way.
I'm cleaning the chassis and we are welding all small holes and bullet holes.

Chassis kaal krabben by Wouter Duijndam, on Flickr

Bought a original glass Hella brake light glass and repaired the apron.

Origineel glazen remlicht glaasje.. by Wouter Duijndam, on Flickr

Next step is to paint the bottom and to install the headliner which i bought at Wolfsburg West.

sleepykid · Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 1:35 pm Post subject:

awesome progress. cant wait to see it finished.

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She has come a loong way!! What is the plan for the primer area? Blend it?
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volkswouter · Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 1:54 pm Post subject:

Z · Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 2:47 pm Post subject:

volkswouter · Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 2:53 pm Post subject:

volkswouter · Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2014 5:51 am Post subject:

My temporary creation

The final taillight houses made from aluminum AL6082

Also started to change the interior.
Bought this sheet metal piece years ago.

Next step is the paint and i will get the test sprays of Palm green and Sand green next tuesday.


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