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karl h
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 13, 2015 5:06 am    Post subject: Re: 1959 Dove Blue Kombi rebuild Reply with quote
since i will go with a 5x205 wheel (real chromed sprintstars) i will keep the bay drumbrakes in the rear and just want the adjustable springplates.
will be a week or two Rolling Eyes before i come to the suspetion setup
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 13, 2015 5:08 am    Post subject: Re: 1959 Dove Blue Kombi rebuild Reply with quote
Backing up now to show some work I was too busy to post.

Gutter areas were sandblasted, epoxy primed, seam-sealed, and epoxy-primed.

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Rear deck was crusty and needed a patch. Sandblasted and epoxy-primed and seam sealer applied.

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PostPosted: Sat Nov 14, 2015 5:06 am    Post subject: Re: 1959 Dove Blue Kombi rebuild Reply with quote
Fuel overflow tray needed replacing.

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PostPosted: Sat Nov 14, 2015 5:36 am    Post subject: Re: 1959 Dove Blue Kombi rebuild Reply with quote
This part is not for the faint of heart.
This bus was literally save from the crusher. I arrived at Baton Rouge LA at 4am in the mourning to beat the tow-truck that was arriving at 8am.

I am all about not making major mods but could not resist.

I decided to go swing-arms so I would not have to go to low. Bay swing-arms have larger bearings and are stronger than beetle swing-arms.

Inner brackets cut from a 76 bay torsion housing.

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68 and 76 rear swing-arms. I will keep the 5x205 drums and backing plates if I decide to go OG 15in wheels.

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Only the early swing arms will work. You can see the difference between the 68 and 76 arms. 68 arms are on the bottom.

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Original cradle was beat to hell. I sourced a complete straight cradle with horns that is hanging in my barn to take back to stock some dy.

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Horn cut at torsion housing.

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Placement of swing-arm brackets is very crucial to tire alignment.
If not done correctly tire wear will be a problem.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 14, 2015 5:53 am    Post subject: Re: 1959 Dove Blue Kombi rebuild Reply with quote
After about two weeks of measuring, finally welded brackets.
The thought of welding incorrectly was very stressful.

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Extra support and bracing welded in.

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Completed.

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Had a local alignment shop do a four wheel alignment and everything checked out. What a relief.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 14, 2015 6:00 am    Post subject: Re: 1959 Dove Blue Kombi rebuild Reply with quote
I decided to fabricate a battery strap to my own specification rather than buy a reproduction.
Orange strap is from a 76 bay fuel tank strap.

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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=635003&highlight=

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PostPosted: Thu Nov 26, 2015 11:25 am    Post subject: Re: 1959 Dove Blue Kombi rebuild Reply with quote
Thanksgiving cruise in the bus to little River Spring, a local spring by the Suwannee River.

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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=635003&highlight=

My buggy build.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=558601&highlight=

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=289807
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 26, 2015 2:29 pm    Post subject: Re: 1959 Dove Blue Kombi rebuild Reply with quote
Outstanding
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 28, 2015 4:57 am    Post subject: Re: 1959 Dove Blue Kombi rebuild Reply with quote
Thanks Paul,
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 28, 2015 7:27 am    Post subject: Re: 1959 Dove Blue Kombi rebuild Reply with quote
I applaud you Sir! Great work on bringing it back and putting it on the road!
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 28, 2015 1:54 pm    Post subject: Re: 1959 Dove Blue Kombi rebuild Reply with quote
I like what you have done with the early bay irs conversion. What was the effect on the track width?

Thx!
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 28, 2015 4:33 pm    Post subject: Re: 1959 Dove Blue Kombi rebuild Reply with quote
DubStyle wrote:
I applaud you Sir! Great work on bringing it back and putting it on the road!


Thanks, Its a long haul to get to this point.
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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=635003&highlight=

My buggy build.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=558601&highlight=

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=289807
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 28, 2015 4:35 pm    Post subject: Re: 1959 Dove Blue Kombi rebuild Reply with quote
Cluster wrote:
I like what you have done with the early bay irs conversion. What was the effect on the track width?

Thx!


I have the measurement for the rear track in my notes, I need to locate the greasy note pad somewhere in my shop.
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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=635003&highlight=

My buggy build.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=558601&highlight=

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=289807
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 29, 2015 4:43 pm    Post subject: Re: 1959 Dove Blue Kombi rebuild Reply with quote
Speedo update.

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Here a thread on my clean up.

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PostPosted: Sun Nov 29, 2015 4:50 pm    Post subject: Re: 1959 Dove Blue Kombi rebuild Reply with quote
I need help with right rear turn signal not working.

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Brake lights work on both sides.
Front right turn signal lights up.
All other lights work as they should.

After looking at the wiring diagram, I'm guessing blinker switch on the steering column.

I am assuming black with red stripe is right brake and turn signal.
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My buggy build.
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 29, 2015 6:39 pm    Post subject: Re: 1959 Dove Blue Kombi rebuild Reply with quote
I would agree with you Brett, start with the switch. It's the only thing that could be wrong. The red and white wire might need to be soldered back.
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 02, 2015 3:23 pm    Post subject: Re: 1959 Dove Blue Kombi rebuild Reply with quote
I purchased these reflectors from the classifieds to ad some visibility to the rear of my bus.
They are plastic with a similar pattern as earlier buses.

I did not want to drill any new holes and had on hand some metal left over from some military Hummer seatbelts I installed in my bus.

These are not correct but I think they will work for what I want.

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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=635003&highlight=

My buggy build.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=558601&highlight=

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=289807
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 4:50 pm    Post subject: Re: 1959 Dove Blue Kombi rebuild Reply with quote
Thanks for sharin all this Brett! Your work is awesome and so is your bus!
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 26, 2015 7:22 am    Post subject: Re: 1959 Dove Blue Kombi rebuild Reply with quote
New to me OE shift nob and fresh air directional nob.

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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=635003&highlight=

My buggy build.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=558601&highlight=

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=289807
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 23, 2016 5:30 pm    Post subject: Re: 1959 Dove Blue Kombi rebuild Reply with quote
Very very nice work............ so all I need to get a result like this is have a nice pile of wood chips with a tin roof overhead?!?! Laughing
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