What did you do for your Bus today?

thecrewcrew · Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2013 6:08 pm Post subject:

Put on a new exhaust so I can get the stock bumper back on. That will be tomorrow's project.
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'71 Single Cab
'73 Bus (The Wagen Bar)
'65 Panel Brazilian

RobzKombi · Samba Member Joined: July 15, 2003 Posts: 2137

Replaced my wiring harness with a new one from Wiring Works. Still need to wire it to the fusebox and connect the flasher relay .

Da TOW'D · Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 7:50 am Post subject:

got stuck and no picture
driving out to the wood lot in our single cab
I drove Ruf empty into a ditch and the right front wheel was in the ditch and the left rear tire was barely touching the ground
a no go situation - good time for fiddle sticks
all the 40 hp power went to the rear wheel with no traction
took 2 friends to push it out

hank
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'58 SC Ruf
'62 type 3 Notch
'92 Eurovan Willy DD
and NUTS

Riff Raff · Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 8:29 am Post subject:

I started re assembling my 15 window after a respray.
Brett was absolutely meticulous in getting the SWR just right.
We agreed not to spray the headlight buckets to preserve the grease pencil writing.
I spit polished the buckets and the colour match is absolutely perfect.
I am really happy with it.

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The holes for antenna, emblem and de Luxe trim are all still present in the nose, just taped on the inside still.
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der58SC · Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 9:05 am Post subject:

Lohe · Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 11:18 am Post subject:

nice dad · Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 12:44 pm Post subject:

Paid for my new Spindles.

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MrPolak · Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 2:59 pm Post subject:

I walked into my garage today, looked at what's sitting in it and with a tinge of excitement I said "Hey, I have a bus!".

williamM · Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 3:31 pm Post subject:

The big nut reduction boxes showed up today and the seats from the upholster were finished and the x/Z bed and back seat cushions were delivered- guess I need the vacuum now
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williamM · Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 3:45 pm Post subject:

Goes great in coffee if you grind it between your palms - dosn't taste that much worst either Shocked

(how does he know that???) d'oh!

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cdennisg · Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 8:49 pm Post subject:

cdennisg · Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 8:50 pm Post subject:

pyrOman · Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 6:54 am Post subject:

What did I do for my bus today? Confused

Not much other than swapped a beam! Anxious

These brakes went into the Dormy but then the juans they replaced will be installed on the Plump Truck to replace the wandering drums. Had this set for quite a long time and finally decided to just get'R'don! The calipers, hubs, spindles and backing plates are powder coated. Got new seals as well as new FAGs (roller bearings) and new pads. Opted on just getting the right tool for the right job so instead of "hammering" the seats in place, wanting to get a hydraulic press. That also will require the proper drivers so I made those too, using some old brass weights. Unfortunately both local Harbor Freight stores were just out of the presses. So I made some progress while waiting for them to get a new shipment. Neutral

Having finally acquired the hydro-press from HF, was easy peasy!!!

So out with the "old"...

In with the "new" ...

The "old" beam came with a brake booster (which didn't work!) attached to it, so the master cylinder went way back there with a long assed rod to reach it from the pedal. So I had to install the master back it it's original place which requires a whole new configuration for the brake lines as well as the fluid supply line.

Here you can see the hacking needed to make this "late" beam fit in the tight area of the split bus.

Greased up hubs, rotors on, calipers in, lines tight! Cool

Relocated Filler for the reservior. Used to be behind the seat since the master was behind the beam on the servo. Easyer to access now and though it looks "vulnerable" there, it clears as good as the heater knob. In the many years that I've been driving buses, I can't recall a single time I've hit that knob so I'm calling it safe! Razz

Once I took a drive with all that new stuff on, it became evident that the box was shot. Luckily I bought a rebuilt one a couple of years ago so I threw that in too! Here's the beautiful and non-leaky fresh box! Very Happy

Now I only need an action shot of ^that^! Very Happy

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der58SC · Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 8:14 am Post subject:

RobzKombi · Samba Member Joined: July 15, 2003 Posts: 2137

Pyro, Any action shots of the steering box removal? Do you have a lift at home to make removal easier? Or did you just use hydraulic floor jacks?

I ask because in the near future I might be doing this same procedure.

Der, it might be going back to the shop this weekend for some more detail work that I was not happy with, small stuff but it still annoys me to look at.

pyrOman · Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 8:49 am Post subject:

RobzKombi · Samba Member Joined: July 15, 2003 Posts: 2137

Good to hear Ivan! and good on you for getting it done.

Now I just need to start shopping for a good box, new or rebuilt? that's the question of the day Smile

Cool thanks.

pyrOman · Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 10:39 am Post subject:

FWIW, a couple of 3 years ago or so, the Bus Boys had some for just $200 at the Classic! Shocked

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Da TOW'D · Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 11:19 am Post subject:


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