65' Velvet Green Walk Through Build

65Bugsmasher · Samba Member Joined: August 12, 2012 Posts: 183

Got a chance to finish taking apart the seat fabric/ upholstery today after work and discovered the rear seat frames were in good shape despite the rat nests...

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Also got a chance to clean up the original paint and put on the extra door to replace the bashed one. I think it turned out pretty well. Thoughts?

*Also, in the process of replacing the cargo door, I had to drill out the lower door screws, which caused the plate that the screws go into (in between the door frame to break. Does anyone reproduced this part as it will need new? Also, how do I get the old one out? I tried searching, but did not find much. Thanks!

velvetgreen · Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 11:05 am Post subject:

unfortunately that is a common problem as the plates are not welded to the body and drop into the abyss if you remove all of the bolts at the same time

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=277072&highlight=cargo+door+screws

btw don't chuck the seat fabric - you might find you have a use for it (if for nothing more than a tool roll- just saying)

65Bugsmasher · Samba Member Joined: August 12, 2012 Posts: 183

Finally a warmer say here in PA. Was able to remove the front mat only to see swiss cheese on the front floor. Another thing that caught my eye was the shift rod bolts. They both appear to stripped pretty bad. Any good way to remove these?

Also, what is up with my heater knob? It doesn't look remotely close to any of the ones I have seen that came standard..

wedv907 · Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 2:41 pm Post subject:

that floor will look less intimidating once you get all the old pieces out.weld some nuts on the top of old shifter bolts and the heat from welding and new place to put socket on will take them right out.the buses i have done i found there was no other repair more rewarding than throwing a new front floor down.try not to get overwhelmed on the big picture and just start focusing on certain areas,before long you will be driving it.htr knob looks custom ,but i like it as i have an old glass door knob as my shifter. good luck jeff

Schwing · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 8:16 am Post subject:

vwmike81 · Samba Member Joined: February 13, 2015 Posts: 16

Nice bus you have there, jealous, as I am looking for a walk thru similar here in New England.

65Bugsmasher · Samba Member Joined: August 12, 2012 Posts: 183

Another update to the bus. As I am going through seeing what exactly needs new metal and replaced, I am perplexed as to my findings. Looking at other pictures and diagrams, I have noticed that I am missing the long heater tube from the front of the bus to the rear. Where can I find it?

Also, when looking at the engine tin, I noticed that this is two separate pieces as seen in the picture below. On my beetle it is only one solid piece of engine tin. Am I correct in thinking that the bus engines have one piece tin also?

Thanks!

Tyler 5447 · Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 8:55 pm Post subject:

65Bugsmasher · Samba Member Joined: August 12, 2012 Posts: 183

I started to finally look at the engine to get a better idea of what I am working with. I think it is what appears to be the stock engine, but have a few questions below. Any insight is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

1) The engine is stamped D0000781- The bus itself is a 1965, however after looking at a few resources, opinions vary whether or not the D stamp is original or rebuilt. Any insight? Also, what size is the engine based off of the picture and the information. I am fairly certain it is a 1200cc, but would like to know for sure before getting into it..

2) Looking at the distributor and those images of other buses, including the Bentley, it is missing the vacuum cylinder and looks completely different. Any ideas about the distributor? Has it been switched to electronic ignition or what?

3) Upon removing some of the grease and grim to the block, there is a WC stamped in the block, as seen in the pic below. Anyone have something similar to this? My beetle does not have this stamped into it Confused

spanky324 · Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2015 2:23 pm Post subject:

"Looks to be an aftermarket "009"distributor-not original

mandraks · Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2015 2:27 pm Post subject:

easy e · Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2015 2:31 pm Post subject:

65Bugsmasher · Samba Member Joined: August 12, 2012 Posts: 183

Schwing · Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2015 4:45 pm Post subject:

Here is the link to the Alan Schofield center heat pipe. I bought their full kit since all of mine were rotten and my center was missing too. Check the others and make sure they are solid because you can't buy the others individually.

http://www.alanhschofield.com/ourparts/prod_2429768-Heater-Tube-72-211255785A.html

Also you have a fresh air motor due to the tubes that are coming off the fan shroud. Its hard to tell the difference between a 1200 and 1500, at least for me.
I checked your engine number and it looks like an Aug 65 Type 1 1200cc motor according to the charts.
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65Bugsmasher · Samba Member Joined: August 12, 2012 Posts: 183

Schwing · Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2015 5:43 pm Post subject:

65Bugsmasher · Samba Member Joined: August 12, 2012 Posts: 183

Thanks a bunch for the link and help. I will have to call them to check on that. It is a relief to know that I am able to get this tube to fix the lack of heater tube present on the bus. Based on the numbers, I will go with it being a 1200cc distributor. Chances are I will change out the aftermarket distributor with another distributor that I have on a space beetle 1200cc engine. Maybe it's me being to anal, but I like the look of the original better Rolling Eyes

65Bugsmasher · Samba Member Joined: August 12, 2012 Posts: 183

Another nice day in PA, so I pulled the engine and gas tank out of the back. After pulling the engine, my mind is now blown as to what size it is. After checking my other two 1200cc engines, the intake manifold is completely different, looking like one for a 1300cc or above. Also, the manifold preheat tubes look larger in diameter as well. I am at a complete loss as to what size it is, but would like to know so I can start ordering parts. I did not plan to split the case apart or measure pistons, as the engine spins freely, has compression, and no end play. I have included pics below of intake manifold in hopes of help...

65Bugsmasher · Samba Member Joined: August 12, 2012 Posts: 183

I finally had a free night, so I tackled cutting out the front floor. When cutting it, I noticed there were some rust spots that need replaced on the front nose as well. This is my first bus, first time cutting it out, etc. I think I did a decent job thus far...Critics welcome to comment please.
One question I have was in regards to the A- Pillar in the front. Each side has the same parts rusted as shown in the picture. Looking at the funky green metal, I am a bit confused as to which A-pillar section repair piece I need. Anyone able to help, that would be great!

Edit: Anyway admin could change the thread title to 65' Velvet Green Walk Through Build


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