SCRAF 1968 body off restore

SCRAF · Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 1:54 pm Post subject:

Took the body off again and adjusted the new nap hat. Put the body back on, bolted up the pans and tacked in the nap hat. Gave the pedal cluster some POR15.

Welding in the pans next.

SCRAF · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2014 10:00 am Post subject:

UK weather, holidays and loss of motivation behind me I continue with this project.

A nice easy weekend and the frame-head floor is tacked in place.

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Which meant I could start welding in the pans:

If I can get this side finished and the other side welded in by the end of this weekend I will be happy. Aside from the mechanicals and a coat of paint that will be the chassis sorted.

Looking pretty good from underneath:

More as a motivational exercise than anything else I got some of the Marina blue paint out:

I like!

TryToBeOriginal · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2014 1:06 pm Post subject:

Glad to see you started back up watching you was my motivation for working on mine. Means ill have to start up again this weekend.
Thanks a lot Razz

looking good keep up the good work.

SCRAF · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:54 pm Post subject:

I wont lie - I have been worried about getting back into it and how long this is going to take me. I have set a target of getting it painted by the end of the summer which I think is realistic.

After the pans are fixed I need to tackle the rear body mounts. I have no idea how I am going to sort them out yet!

alex857 · Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2014 2:07 am Post subject:

Hey,
don´t get lost and please keep up the excellent work, the result will be breathtaking!

TryToBeOriginal · Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2014 11:52 am Post subject:

SCRAF · Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 1:25 pm Post subject:

The pans are welded in, a little extra work will be required on the chassis before painting. Just the bits I couldn't get to while the body is still on.

Thanks for the info on the wheel arches Original. I will take a look around and see what others have done. Hope to make a decent start next weekend.

beetlenut · Samba Member Joined: May 27, 2009 Posts: 2983 Location: RI

Looks like you replaced all the same areas that I ended up replacing on my 74 Super. And you're right, sometimes motivation is an issue, and you just have to step away for a while and regroup. Sometimes just looking at the pictures of all the work you've already got behind you is all it takes. Being way past the point of no return, it get easier as you get closer since all the work at the end really begins to show the efforts of all the work. New paint can do a lot for that last final push of assembly. Keep up the good work!!
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SCRAF · Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 5:43 am Post subject:

Thanks for the comments guys - its good to hear from others going through the same ordeal!

The third productive weekend in a row sees some more progress, RHS rear wheel well is repaired. A scary job because of how much metal had to be removed. Still need to fix the inside but the outer is good and solid. Also need to get the body mount on and fix the fender nuts.

Pretty happy with how it turned out. I may have developed a blue paint problem!

Before:

Not much under here but filler and rust:

Badly fitting repair panel in place:

Painted Blue for inspiration!

Whether any of this will fit when I drop the body again remains to be seen...

Inside still needs some patches and stitching up:

SCRAF · Posted: Fri May 02, 2014 6:10 am Post subject:

Just got some replacement engine tray sides from Hookys panel shop. Top quality and highly recommended.

http://www.hookyspanelshop.com/

scrivyscriv · Posted: Fri May 02, 2014 11:58 am Post subject:

Subscribed! Keep it up!
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SCRAF · Posted: Sat May 03, 2014 1:37 pm Post subject:

Here are those engine sides I mentioned:

So crisp, neat and tidy compared to all the Klokkerholm I have been using!

Anyway, another decent day on the rear o/s quarter. Believe it or not my welding is improving. Butt welding in some patches for the fender nuts. 2 done and the 3rd one is made ready to weld in tomorrow.

Fitting the wing to make sure the new nuts are in the right position:

Almost looks like a bloody Beetle!

Cutting some patches:

2 down and one to go:

I assume these fender nuts rusted out a long time ago, any advice on what I can do to the sheet metal screw holes that the PO made to hold the wings on would be appreciated. I don't really relish the thought of another 5/6 tiny patches on each wheel arch...

beetlenut · Samba Member Joined: May 27, 2009 Posts: 2983 Location: RI

If your welding is really improving, time to just weld those tiny holes shut. Another technique to master. Lower heat and a light touch, and you should be able to close them up.
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SCRAF · Posted: Sat May 03, 2014 10:44 pm Post subject:

Thanks beetlenut, I guess I knew the answer already. I will do a few more of these patches before I give it a go. Your build thread is a real inspiration btw.

beetlenut · Samba Member Joined: May 27, 2009 Posts: 2983 Location: RI

SCRAF · Posted: Sun May 04, 2014 5:35 am Post subject:

Had a bit of a go with mixed results... and then Bees. Lots of Bees. I am 'swarmed' off until they settle down ^^

SCRAF · Posted: Tue May 06, 2014 11:28 am Post subject:

3 more fender nuts replaced:

Then my welder started playing up... hope it decides to play ball this weekend. If not I will probably do the front beam and ponder buying something a little more heavy duty.

SCRAF · Posted: Thu May 08, 2014 12:15 pm Post subject:

A while back I made a little bracket for the washer button:

SCRAF · Posted: Fri May 09, 2014 10:02 am Post subject:

Can anyone tell me if the part outlined in green is just a repair panel? Can I just weld my new body mount [in red] directly in without this backing piece?

Thanks in advance.

Dodgy · Posted: Sun May 11, 2014 11:45 pm Post subject:

Yes, looks like someone has been there before, to me. There shouldn't be any seams apart from where the body mount reinforcement plate fits to the inner wing (red line)

There are probably some horrors lurking behind the previous repair panel...
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