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djkeev
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I'm building a shelf behind the passenger seat.
I want it to look like it belongs hence it should be Westfalia Beige.
Done properly, I'd source some Formica/Wilson laminate.
I'm not sure if it going to be permanent or if I'll even like it when complete so I'm just going to make it out of Birch Plywood and paint it to blend.
I took the small door to Home Depot and had it color computer matched.
I chose "Eggshell" to mimic the sheen and here is the result.
I painted a piece of cardboard as a color test......
Pretty darn good!
Color varies due to photography light conditions but consistently matches.......
Oooops. Upside Down! 
This one with full late afternoon sun you need to study the photo to pick out the paint chip!
Dave
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https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=482968&highlight=74+super+vert
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djkeev
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As I work on this "Weekender" Van I'm finding that my ideals are changing.
I'm moving away from a "kitdhen" unit behind the passenger seat as I originally planned and towards a storage shelf concept.
I'm also seeing that interior storage space is really at a premium. Items that I thought would store inside, obviously won't for there is no space.
The BusDepot Canopy, screening for the canopy, rear lid tent, extra propane, site marking tent, etc have been booted!
I've determined to use the front luggage rack over the front seats.
I do not however want soaking wet items so "Dry Bags" would be ideal.
I found these on Sierra Trading Post and I Ordered five of them, two Extra Large, one large and two Medium bags.
The Extra large fit the Canopy and Poles. The small,ones fit eight ( One Pound bottles and the small tents.
All in all, I'm very pleased with these bags......... Seattle Sport Hydro Bags.
I can fit the mediums forward tomback, the extra larges side to side.
Dave
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Merian
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nice Golden! mine is also a blonde
and it is good that the '86 interior color coordinates with the fur |
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mekanism
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Wheewww! Just finshed reading this thread, awesome! Thanks for the detailed pics and write ups. I'm curious as to how the seams are holding up, anymore rust showing its ugly mug?
Also, your dog kind of looks like Nick Nolte.  |
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unplannedbbq
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Ordered some new front Seat Belts this morning.
I also got two sets of EyeBolts with them to replace the factory bolts. That way I can fasten things down and prevent flying debris in case I need to actually use the new seat belts!
I used this company for my Super Beetle Belts...... Quality product, and a quality company.
I purchased the 140" belts with the 9" Cable end button latch.
Stock is 108" and a 10" end latch on a steel plate.
https://www.seatbeltplanet.com
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I did the eyebolt "upgrade"as well.
I'm looking to upgrade my OEM rear lap belts to shoulder belts. Do you think seltbeltplanet would be a viable supplier vs. the standard vendors? (My DW likes the color options!)
Keep fighting the good fight!
-Joe
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ChilliConCarnage
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Hibernation?
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johnnhojjohn
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What's the word?
Awaiting any updates!
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Merian
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| how would you like to list the wiring differences you found to help out the other unfortunates with an early '86 (some of whom even labor along thru life with ugly body colors too...) |
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onefred
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Hello,
good job !
Congratulation.
Bye.
Fred. |
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