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Mobiltune Samba Road Ranger
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Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 12:29 pm Post subject: 62 golfblau Limousine: Bringing back the good |
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62 golfblau Typ 311 Limousine:Introduction
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In this thread, I will document the history, and work performed, on "typ311dave's"
62 golfblau Typ 311 Limousine
I have worked on the car many times, since Dave received it, about 1994
One time the notch needed brakes.. we had the shoes relined.
The shop we used, still had the tools, to reline shoes and arc them...
Early 311 shoes were riveted, and that's the way we kept them.
I have owned many Volkswagen's.
The list:
56 t2 panel
62 t2 single cab
63 t2 deluxe
66 dormobile.............................most loved and first vw
67 typ3 square
67 t1 ghia.....................................stripped to primer
68 t2 deluxe .................................current driver
68 t2 daycamper........................... storage box
69 t2 roadster ...............................upcoming driver
71 t2 deluxe .................................storage box
72 t4 4door slope
and others
72 olds
70 olds 98
68 ford wagon
66 ford pick-up
75 ford mustang
69 pontiac grandprix LJ
79 pontiac grandprix
82 vw scirocco
I have worked as a mobile mechanic more than 20 years
and driven thousands of miles... The best vehicle I use for this, is my 68 bus
powered by a 1600cc dual port single carb engine.......
So on to Dave's 1962 early notch
1961 Notchback
simon glen Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2001
1994 VW Classic
eric lussier Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2002
2001 VW Classic
EverettB Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2001
And the engine shot
VW Classic 2002
notchboy Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2002
And the engine shot
EverettB Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2002
marvin lee Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2002
"This was Notchback Row at the Classic Show - 2002"
sd type 3 at Jasons
notchboy Posted: Sun Aug 04, 2002
I asked the local San Diego base Type 3 club over for a BBQ
1500 russell Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2002
1500 russell Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2002
notchboy Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006
Gulf Blue 62 Notchback
The 1500 Club Meet at San Diego Ca.
pedro sainz Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007
Thanks to all the posters, and everyone that helped
2008 Mobiltune all rights reserved
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notchboy Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 12:38 pm Post subject: |
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Sweet. Thanks for getting it started. Ive started to see the strip down pics and was wondering when the it was going to be posted. Some nice old memory shots shown.
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1964 1500 S
1964 T34 S Convertible
1977 Westfalia Camper pop-top |
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Typ311Dave Samba Member
Joined: June 16, 2006 Posts: 1253 Location: San Diego, CA "6-Volt"
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Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 12:49 pm Post subject: |
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If anyone knows my car more than me it's Theron (Mobiletune), he's a newbie to theSamba and the Type 3 forum, so everybody please give him a warm welcome to the fold, he definitely know's Type 3's (any ACVW's for that matter) and will be a welcome addition to the forum.
Great pics Theron, you got some oldies in here...
This will be a new thread to update everyone on the resto on my early May '62 (0 045 075) Notchback. Grey market from Kiel, Germany, and the earliest documented (registered) Type 3 on the west coast; there is no earlier car out there that's been on the west coast longer.
So me and the OG-Unit Crew; Mobiletune, Jimmy Braxmeyer, and Neil (Lonotch) will be updating you on the unfolding drama and sequence of events on the resto.
It all begins here, get the popcorn ready...
_________________ '62 golfblau Typ 311 Limousine
'89 Vanagon GL Bluestar
"The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his." - Gen George S. Patton |
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Adriel Rowley Samba Member
Joined: October 12, 2006 Posts: 4748 Location: Mesa, Arizona
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Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 2:34 pm Post subject: Re: 62 golfblau Typ 311 Limousine: History |
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Mobiltune wrote: |
Hello all
This is my first Topic post , at TheSamba.
In this thread, I will document the history, and work performed, on "typ311dave's"
62 golfblau Typ 311 Limousine
I have worked on the car many times, since Dave received it, about 1994
One time the notch needed brakes.. we had the shoes relined.
The shop we used, still had the tools, to reline shoes and arc them...
Early 311 shoes were riveted, and that's the way we kept them.
I have owned many Volkswagen's.
The list:
56 t2 panel
62 t2 single cab
63 t2 deluxe
66 dormobile.............................most loved and first vw
67 typ3 square
67 t1 ghia.....................................stripped to primer
68 t2 deluxe .................................current driver
68 t2 daycamper........................... storage box
69 t2 roadster ...............................upcoming driver
71 t2 deluxe .................................storage box
72 t4 4door slope
and others
72 olds
70 olds 98
68 ford wagon
66 ford pick-up
75 ford mustang
69 pontiac grandprix LJ
79 pontiac grandprix
82 vw scirocco
I have worked as a mobile mechanic more than 20 years
and driven thousands of miles... The best vehicle I use for this, is my 68 bus
powered by a 1600cc dual port single carb engine.......
Thanks to all the posters, and everyone that helped
2008 Mobiltune all rights reserved |
Looking at the pictures, nothing really has changed much. I see the front indicators and the interior, but not the fuel filter. Busted!
You mentioned shoe relining: should old shoes be saved? How about pads? My thinking is one day supplies will be like the 1500.
That is an impressive amount of cars you have owned! When I saw the avitar in your second post on theSamba, I knew it was you. Your bus is so recognizable, especially when braking! You have enough lights to blind the driver that gets too close!
Is Mobiltune just for Volkswagens? I never gave it a thought until I saw the Fords and thought of my Brother's '65 Fairlane.
Why do you need to put a copyright notice? It is not like it is needed...
I will put in a plug for Theron: as one can see just from the post, he is meticulous. When working, one is also learning from him, and explains if requested. _________________ Please consider I am Autistic, so I process information differently and still working on social skills. Thanks.
Dad's 1964 Beetle purchased September 1968.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9252810#9252810
1971 Sunroof Squareback with Fuel Injection
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=219811&highlight=squareback+rejuvenation |
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Typ311Dave Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 5:22 pm Post subject: |
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Looking at the pictures, nothing really has changed much. I see the front indicators and the interior, but not the fuel filter. Busted!
You mentioned shoe relining: should old shoes be saved? How about pads? My thinking is one day supplies will be like the 1500.
That is an impressive amount of cars you have owned! When I saw the avitar in your second post on theSamba, I knew it was you. Your bus is so recognizable, especially when braking! You have enough lights to blind the driver that gets too close!
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Actually, I have a fuel filter from the tank to the fuel pump, and from the fuel pump to the carb. Overkill? Yeah probably....
Save your shoes! unless you let them munch your drum, you should be fine. You could always have them relined as long as you have a place that can do it. You can either go with the new shoe with the glued on pad, or take your shoes to somebody that can rivet the pads on to factory specs. I thought you had disc?
If you want it done old skol, Canfield Brakes in Lemon Grove will do it for you. _________________ '62 golfblau Typ 311 Limousine
'89 Vanagon GL Bluestar
"The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his." - Gen George S. Patton |
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Adriel Rowley Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 5:29 pm Post subject: |
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Typ311Dave wrote: |
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Looking at the pictures, nothing really has changed much. I see the front indicators and the interior, but not the fuel filter. Busted!
You mentioned shoe relining: should old shoes be saved? How about pads? My thinking is one day supplies will be like the 1500.
That is an impressive amount of cars you have owned! When I saw the avitar in your second post on theSamba, I knew it was you. Your bus is so recognizable, especially when braking! You have enough lights to blind the driver that gets too close!
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Actually, I have a fuel filter from the tank to the fuel pump, and from the fuel pump to the carb. Overkill? Yeah probably....
Save your shoes! unless you let them munch your drum, you should be fine. You could always have them relined as long as you have a place that can do it. You can either go with the new shoe with the glued on pad, or take your shoes to somebody that can rivet the pads on to factory specs. I thought you had disc?
If you want it done old skol, Canfield Brakes in Lemon Grove will do it for you. |
I meant the filter in the engine compartment. I think you are wise to have two filters, but I like to have them out of the engine compartment. I hate to see a auto go in flames from a fuel filter...
I keep everything including the old brake fluid! I see the way the 1500 has gone, and the 1600 is next. It might not be for 10 years, but I still will have parts to rebuild. _________________ Please consider I am Autistic, so I process information differently and still working on social skills. Thanks.
Dad's 1964 Beetle purchased September 1968.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9252810#9252810
1971 Sunroof Squareback with Fuel Injection
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=219811&highlight=squareback+rejuvenation |
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Gizmobob Samba Member
Joined: December 06, 2006 Posts: 1001 Location: Apple Valley, CA
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Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 9:18 pm Post subject: |
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architect_7 wrote: |
I keep everything including the old brake fluid! I see the way the 1500 has gone, and the 1600 is next. It might not be for 10 years, but I still will have parts to rebuild. |
That's my philosophy... therefore I buy Everything
Bob _________________ "And now, in the interest of equal time, here is a message from the National Institute of Pancakes: It reads, and I quote, "Fuck waffles." " - George Carlin
'61 Type 311-Black
'62 Type 311-Gulf Blue (Germany)
'62 Type 313-Anthracite (Germany)
'62 Type 311-Gulf Blue (Italy)
'63 Type 361-Anthracite (Sweden)
'64 Type 343-Pacific Blue/Blue-White (Germany) |
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Mobiltune Samba Road Ranger
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Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 10:02 pm Post subject: 62 golfblau Typ 311 Limousine: History part 2 |
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62 golfblau Typ 311 Limousine: History part 2
Sad Duty to Report - NOTCH CRASH
Sad Duty to Report - NOTCH CRASH Full post link
Typ311Dave Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 9:08 pm
"Sorry guys,
A lot of you know me personally, heard of me, and have seen my early '62 VW 1500, original, unmolested,
and NEVER HIT Notch.....well after 45 years, my Notchback was hit by another car.
I am so distraught and can't even think straight"
"This guy came out of a parking lot, at a 45 degree angle pointing at me, crossed the passenger lane,
and hit me as I was driving in the no.1 lane. Passenger side to passenger side impact.
I guess he thought that he was going to drive over the 8 inch high and 6 foot wide island that separates
east bound lanes from the west bound lanes...I slammed on my brakes but it was too late."
"I had to get towed as my front passenger quarter panel and bumper is in the wheel well."
oVooVo
Typ311Dave Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 11:03 pm
"I wish I could say I'm alright, I am physically.
I'm a bit numb....I'm looking at my car that I have adored and loved since 1993,
which in its 45 year existence had nothing worse than a door ding."
"Again, appreciate everybody's thoughtfulness.
If anyone knows a real good metal guy, who can perform magic, I'd appreciate the info, it can and will be repaired."
Typ311Dave Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2007 3:50 pm
"Most of repair will be to the passenger side fender, I'll post pics soon, will need to straighten and rechrome bumber,
and some tweaks to make the front trunk hood close properly. Front apron is undamaged and perfect, front beam just fine.
Pan and inner body shell fine with the exception of a small stress fracture on passenger side, otherwise was lucky as hell it wasn't worse.
I'll be posting pics tonight. Gotta go, the insurance saga continues....."
This is a working post, More to come.
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Sumguy Everett's Parts Holder
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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Glad to see progress on the car.......looking at the pics in the gallery, out of curiosity why would you contaminate the metal with an oil (wd-40) that could come back and ruin a paint job later?
I hope it does'nt cause a problem.But there are better things to put on bare metal like a metal prep. |
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Typ311Dave Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 7:47 pm Post subject: |
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Sumguy wrote: |
Glad to see progress on the car.......looking at the pics in the gallery, out of curiosity why would you contaminate the metal with an oil (wd-40) that could come back and ruin a paint job later?
I hope it does'nt cause a problem.But there are better things to put on bare metal like a metal prep. |
Yeah, you could say we made a mistake there.....and we were severely reprimanded, thank you for reminding me.
The body is being thoroughly cleaned of all oils at this time. _________________ '62 golfblau Typ 311 Limousine
'89 Vanagon GL Bluestar
"The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his." - Gen George S. Patton |
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Sumguy Everett's Parts Holder
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 8:01 pm Post subject: |
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I didn't want to come across sounding mean, but i've had some strange stuff happen to paint with less contamination.
Just looking out for the old girl , with all you'r doing i'd hate to see something bad pop out of the paint later.
Keep us posted |
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Typ311Dave Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 8:17 pm Post subject: |
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Sumguy wrote: |
I didn't want to come across sounding mean, but i've had some strange stuff happen to paint with less contamination.
Just looking out for the old girl , with all you'r doing i'd hate to see something bad pop out of the paint later.
Keep us posted |
No worries. That was the point of discussion from Jimmy (the reprimand). I guess you could say we were thinking short term, to prevent the bare metal from rusting. We didn't realize long term that it was a no-no. Had we have known, we wouldn't have created the blunder, it's all a learning experience anyway. _________________ '62 golfblau Typ 311 Limousine
'89 Vanagon GL Bluestar
"The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his." - Gen George S. Patton |
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Mobiltune Samba Road Ranger
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Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 8:14 am Post subject: 62 golfblau Typ 311 Limousine: History |
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why WD40?
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oVo
I blasted the notch with hundreds of gallons of water.
rubbed my fingers to the bone, removing hundreds of pounds of paint,
rust, and dirt. got burned by acid, paint remover, and fire..
I made damn sure the metal made it to painter rust free!
"Damn the torpedoes, Full speed ahead!"
oVo
Jimmy wonders, why it smells like WD40
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Typ311Dave Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 9:42 am Post subject: |
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Note: Don't wear flip-flops when applying the acid, or scraping the paint with the acid still on it.
It hurts. _________________ '62 golfblau Typ 311 Limousine
'89 Vanagon GL Bluestar
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Mobiltune Samba Road Ranger
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Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 9:44 am Post subject: |
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As a professional mechanic, and have worked many restores
and after seeing many Hack paint jobs, it is my job to make the surface
unpaintable to hacks
however, light oil coating, is no issue to a professional
further:
http://www.wd40.com/faqs/#q2
http://www.autobodypro.com/tektips/articles/procedures
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Mobiltune Samba Road Ranger
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Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:41 am Post subject: 62 golfblau Typ 311 Limousine: Damage |
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62 golfblau Typ 311 Limousine: Damage
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a few more preprep shots
oVooVooVooVo
oVooVooVooVo
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Mobiltune Samba Road Ranger
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Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 1:31 pm Post subject: |
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62 golfblau Typ 311 Limousine: Repair; Prestrip
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Estimating the damage, to the body, with a NOS fender, from ISPWest.
oVooVooVooVooVo
oVooVooVooVo
NOTE: this NOS fender is back at ISPwest, waiting for you. I think it was a '64-'65 it has no hole for the side light, or trim holes.
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Mobiltune Samba Road Ranger
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Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 8:31 am Post subject: 62 golfblau Typ 311 Limousine: Get Metal! (Testing) |
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62 golfblau Typ 311 Limousine: Get Metal!
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Mobiltune Samba Road Ranger
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Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 6:34 pm Post subject: place holder |
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Mobiltune Samba Road Ranger
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Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 6:35 pm Post subject: Dave learns how to remove engine |
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62 golfblau Typ 311 Limousine: Dave and the engine
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Dave learns how to remove engine
oVooVooVooVo
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