1977 "Annie" Build

PhallicFlash · Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 6:09 pm Post subject:

Got the bus to school today.

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Pressure washed from top to bottom and knocked as much shit loose as I could. It came out pretty clean!

I got the luxury spot at school, too. I get the access to the lift Wink

I've already begun cutting the old battery tray out and pushing all the wires through the frame. I think I may need to rinse the tank out..

Now that I've got a better look at everything underneath, everything seems to be in tip top shape. We've got a bent tie rod and a few busted brake lines.

Only a few hoses for the heater setup underneath seem to be missing. Most of tbe AC stuff is still there too.

PhallicFlash · Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 6:58 pm Post subject:

Two days in school and we've already got the battery tray fitted. It was a bitch, and I've noticed people having trouble with it here on the samba.
Just a few words of advice --
if you're replacing your BayWindow battery tray -- get all of the old tray (plywood, angle iron etc.) off.
No matter how hard it may be to get off, it'll save you when you're trying to fit it in there. Especially on the lip on the left side
And don't worry about the outside panels, it's gonna be impossible to avoid damage on those. (Mine had been replaced previously and began to rust again)

You could probably cut the fender-well to get better access to it if you were impatient.

And cut the corner like this --

It'll fit like a champ!

I'm going to cut off the rust and make a patch tomorrow where the battery tray sits, then I'm going to weld it all in at the same time

Skoolieman · Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 7:01 pm Post subject:

Late bay battery trays have plywood??? Can you explain why you had to cut the corner of the tray?
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PhallicFlash · Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 7:05 pm Post subject:

BUSBOSS · Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 8:23 pm Post subject:

PhallicFlash · Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2015 2:41 pm Post subject:

I got the battery tray finished today. Seam sealed and welded in nicely. Came home and the engine gasket set was waiting for me! It's gonna be a busy weekend..

PhallicFlash · Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2015 2:54 pm Post subject:

As much as I would love to dig into this gasket set right now, I got other things going on.... Racing!
The only reason why I'm saying this on a VW site is because everything in this picture was inspired by a certain Volkswagen Wink

https://instagram.com/p/0LzSE4LbC9/

Wish me luck guys! I'll be right back on top of the engine when I get back

Tcash · Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2015 6:50 pm Post subject:

Good Luck
thanks to mayor ratwell
http://www.ratwell.com/technical/GasketSet.html

Tcash

PhallicFlash · Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 2:26 pm Post subject:

Thank you! ratwell.com is a godsend!
So far this week I've dug out my fuel tank. It's spotless inside! Going to do a sand and respray on the outer soon. Already tossed the fuel sender, lots of oxidation and corrosion on that.

PhallicFlash · Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 2:31 pm Post subject:

Spent most of my time this week cutting, patching and welding holes up.
I also air-chiseled my apron off. Fabbed a new one and got it all ready for the spot welder!

(It's more refined now with a lip for the seals and less hang on the tabs)

Tcash · Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 6:02 pm Post subject:

1967250s · Samba Member Joined: May 02, 2007 Posts: 2137

What Tcash said. They last a lot longer than the new replacements when they are repaired, and that's easy.
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PhallicFlash · Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 9:18 am Post subject:

I may be a young gun with a few hack jobs up my sleeve but I'm perfectly fine with a good replacement. If anything, I'll cut an access hole with a door and latch like my dad did. Or I'll find someone who actually knows what they're doing

PhallicFlash · Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 4:48 pm Post subject:

Not as frequent updates but steady progress is being made. The apron is spot welded on, and I've got that area about finished with welding.
Currently focusing on cleaning the few rusts spots in the channels for the seals. Cutting up a few pieces and panel-bonding them in next week.
After that, I'm going to finish up the rear end with bodywork over the patches and move my way forward.

PhallicFlash · Posted: Mon May 04, 2015 7:02 pm Post subject:

I've been a bit busy with bodywork and stripping on the engine hatch, covering patches and fixing some dents on it from previous bodywork I stripped off.
I stripped off around 7-8 layers of material. E-Coat, sealer, original paint, black, red, and two layers of green. That's only on the hatch where the bus has actually taken a little damage in both corners and apron, probably resulting in a few spot jobs, sealing and what-have-you.

Like I said before, no more photos while the bus is in the shop! She'll be out in a few weeks for summer break.


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