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rene p. l. Samba Member
Joined: September 27, 2002 Posts: 280 Location: YQB, Québec, Canada
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Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2005 7:04 pm Post subject: Custom made front crossmember |
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Look at my new custom made front crossmember to fit on my early '61.
Fit perfectly, heavy steel, laser cut and with all holes as per original. When you bought some parts from retailers and don't fit, you start to make your own parts. Cost more but fit!!! Now, i'm very happy with what I make with my bro. I will probably make more soon if you need one. |
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Ian Samba Moderator
Joined: August 28, 2002 Posts: 4932 Location: 713
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Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2005 7:28 pm Post subject: |
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I need all the outriggers and crossmembers... _________________ All your Buses are belong to us.
Love and good roads!
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROB CRESS 1968-2012
**ACHTUNG DO NOT USE AA BRAND PRODUCTS OR BUY ANYTHING FROM PACIFIC PARTS INTERNATIONAL IN CALIFORNIA** |
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Metalwizard Samba Member
Joined: October 21, 2003 Posts: 696 Location: Archdale, NC
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Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2005 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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Looks good Rene, I hope to get the outriggers going in 18 gauge as soon as i finish up the jigs. What gauge steel are you using on the X members?, Later |
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rene p. l. Samba Member
Joined: September 27, 2002 Posts: 280 Location: YQB, Québec, Canada
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Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2005 3:25 pm Post subject: |
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Metalwizard wrote: |
Looks good Rene, I hope to get the outriggers going in 18 gauge as soon as i finish up the jigs. What gauge steel are you using on the X members?, Later |
18 gauge |
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jeremyrockjock Samba Towbar Builder
Joined: January 01, 2002 Posts: 5008 Location: Richmond, Verjinya
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Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2005 6:01 pm Post subject: |
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Very very nice. _________________ Why buy what you can build.
Step away from the fiberglass and no one gets hurt!! |
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rene p. l. Samba Member
Joined: September 27, 2002 Posts: 280 Location: YQB, Québec, Canada
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Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2005 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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If i make more, i will probably do it more user friendly... what do you think if i laser cut a lot of small holes, like 1/8" diameter, all around edges to plug weld? |
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Metalwizard Samba Member
Joined: October 21, 2003 Posts: 696 Location: Archdale, NC
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Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2005 6:49 am Post subject: |
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Well i wouldn't if it was me but i use a spot welder most of the time or a 1/4 hole or just bead weld the edges. But hey to each thier own, later |
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hopeod Samba Member
Joined: October 20, 2020 Posts: 6 Location: Newfoundland,Canada
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Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 2:57 pm Post subject: |
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rene p. l. wrote: |
If i make more, i will probably do it more user friendly... what do you think if i laser cut a lot of small holes, like 1/8" diameter, all around edges to plug weld? |
Did you ever make any more of these? I know it was 2005- but do you remember what they wouldve cost at a vw bus website vs how much it cost you to make it? Do you have a template?
Thanks, I need both front and rear for my 72 bus _________________ A jack of all trades is a master of none, but better to know a lot about many things, than all of just one! |
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