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skills@eurocarsplus Samba Peckerhead
Joined: January 01, 2007 Posts: 16879 Location: sticksville, ct.
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Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2016 6:11 pm Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build |
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68Transporter wrote: |
Colin, yes my poor bus can make it over speed bumps and up driveways with ease. I still take the thing camping as well and it does the job with no problem. |
imagine that....
I drive my bus all over fucks creation with a radiator under it too. amazing, huh? _________________
gprudenciop wrote: |
my reason for switching to subaru is my german car was turning chinese so i said fuck it and went japanese....... |
Jake Raby wrote: |
Thanks for the correction. I used to be a nice guy, then I ruined it by exposing myself to the public. |
Brian wrote: |
Also the fact that people are agreeing with Skills, it's a turn of events for samba history |
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Trashman Samba Member
Joined: May 18, 2016 Posts: 280 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2016 6:21 pm Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build |
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69Weekender wrote: |
I dig this bus.
Really got me debating slamming mine now. |
Thanks man. In regards so slamming, you're going to need a welder or a whole lot of cash. Good lowering parts aren't cheap for a bay. _________________ Bagged 1968 Neptune Blue "Deluxe" |
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Vova Samba Member
Joined: April 09, 2015 Posts: 269 Location: Los Gatos CA
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Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2016 6:43 pm Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build |
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68Transporter wrote: |
Vova wrote: |
Great looking bus.
I live off Summit Rd and 17. When my bus is road worthy id like to come by and take a look at yours. I'm in Santa Cruz all the time. |
Thanks! Your westy looks killer! I'd love to check it out myself. I've been waiting for a Santa Cruz aircooled or even bus only meet. I think I might talk to Bus Junkies to get something started.
Amskeptic wrote: |
Can that poor bus clear the ubiquitous speed bumps and driveway drainage channels out there? |
Colin, yes my poor bus can make it over speed bumps and up driveways with ease. I still take the thing camping as well and it does the job with no problem. |
I'm trying to to rally some Bay Area VW'S to do a monthly meetup/Cruz.
Take a look at the link to a Facebook page in my sig. _________________ 1978 Westfalia
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=663529&highlight=vova
Bay Area VW owners on Face Book
https://www.facebook.com/Bay-Area-VW-Owners-1464253410267781/ |
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roland Samba Member
Joined: October 25, 2006 Posts: 353
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Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2016 2:35 am Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build |
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khalimadeath wrote: |
Nice work, You could paint the hubcaps and wheels the OEM color,
Hub cap: L 70 X grey silver.
Wheel disc, rim: L 581 cloud white
I think it would look cool with the OEM blue, some paint shops will mix up the OEM paint in a spray can for easy painting..
See OEM paint colors here
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/colorstype2.php
Just a thought! |
this is a "deluxe", it's got chrome all around the windows and on the belt line, it's supposed to have chrome hubcaps.
that bus looks awesome by the way, nice work. _________________ Also, vanagons! |
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khalimadeath Samba Member
Joined: June 24, 2014 Posts: 768 Location: Reno, NV
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Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2016 11:08 am Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build |
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roland wrote: |
khalimadeath wrote: |
Nice work, You could paint the hubcaps and wheels the OEM color,
Hub cap: L 70 X grey silver.
Wheel disc, rim: L 581 cloud white
I think it would look cool with the OEM blue, some paint shops will mix up the OEM paint in a spray can for easy painting..
See OEM paint colors here
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/colorstype2.php
Just a thought! |
this is a "deluxe", it's got chrome all around the windows and on the belt line, it's supposed to have chrome hubcaps.
that bus looks awesome by the way, nice work. |
O, well then carry on. _________________ The United States Constitution
(c) 1787. All Rights Reserved
1970 Bus Westfalia
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KombiMadness Samba Member
Joined: December 09, 2011 Posts: 388 Location: Sunshine Coast, Australia
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Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2016 3:48 pm Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build |
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I just read your thread from start to finish...... I think you did a great job, the bus is looking really cool with that patina and the lowered stance is sick!
Well done, mate!!! _________________ My brother & I on the roof of Dad's Splitty circa 1967 - I'm the half pint with the skinny legs! |
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Trashman Samba Member
Joined: May 18, 2016 Posts: 280 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2016 10:38 pm Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build |
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Thanks for all the kind words everyone!
A small update: I have not had a chance to go to the DMV yet but to coming Monday I will have time for sure. But all this waiting to do it is making me more and more nervous because of all of the bad stories I've heard of people's experiences trying to get YOM plates. I think I have all of my ducks in a row and I'm ready to tell them how to fill out the forms because I doubt that they know how to do it.
And I drove the thing in the rain... on highway 17! and it wasn't even scary. Worst thing was watching out for all the other jackasses that were speeding and losing control in the corners. _________________ Bagged 1968 Neptune Blue "Deluxe" |
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Vova Samba Member
Joined: April 09, 2015 Posts: 269 Location: Los Gatos CA
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Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2016 10:57 pm Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build |
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68Transporter wrote: |
Thanks for all the kind words everyone!
A small update: I have not had a chance to go to the DMV yet but to coming Monday I will have time for sure. But all this waiting to do it is making me more and more nervous because of all of the bad stories I've heard of people's experiences trying to get YOM plates. I think I have all of my ducks in a row and I'm ready to tell them how to fill out the forms because I doubt that they know how to do it.
And I drove the thing in the rain... on highway 17! and it wasn't even scary. Worst thing was watching out for all the other jackasses that were speeding and losing control in the corners. |
If it's raining 17 is like a bumper car track. _________________ 1978 Westfalia
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=663529&highlight=vova
Bay Area VW owners on Face Book
https://www.facebook.com/Bay-Area-VW-Owners-1464253410267781/ |
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Trashman Samba Member
Joined: May 18, 2016 Posts: 280 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2016 5:46 pm Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build |
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I was finally able to make it into the DMV today! And boy was it a nightmare. The actual YOM transaction with the lady behind the desk wasn't bad at all. She did everything correctly and I can't complain. What was so bad was the waiting. I waited for 3 and a half hours in there because I was number B066, and the machine that calls the numbers broke after B065 and didn't call any B numbers for another hour and a half. And of course they couldn't let me go up sooner because I had to "wait for my number to be called."
But the paperwork all got filled out correctly on both ends, I paid the full $45, the clerk photocopied the new plate, and I surrendered my old ones. I couldn't imagine it not getting approved, so now I wait for DMV headquarters to send me my 2017 registration sticker. In the meantime I get to display one of those stupid red tags in my rear window.
Here it is on the bus!
Before that, I was working on the trunk area and treating the rust that was there so that I could go ahead and put some more sound deadening back there to hopefully cut down a lot on engine noise. I started with two coats of por15 and then top-coated that with some rust-oleum red primer. Next will be to cover it all with this big roll of fat mat that I have.
I also just received 5 of the window seals so those will be going in shortly as well becasue you can see in that last pic how much the old seals leak _________________ Bagged 1968 Neptune Blue "Deluxe" |
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Vova Samba Member
Joined: April 09, 2015 Posts: 269 Location: Los Gatos CA
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Trashman Samba Member
Joined: May 18, 2016 Posts: 280 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2016 12:09 am Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build |
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Vova wrote: |
Lookin good. Congratulation on making it out of the DMV. |
Thanks, hahaha. Hardest thing I've done on this project thus far... _________________ Bagged 1968 Neptune Blue "Deluxe" |
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Vova Samba Member
Joined: April 09, 2015 Posts: 269 Location: Los Gatos CA
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Trashman Samba Member
Joined: May 18, 2016 Posts: 280 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2016 10:55 am Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build |
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Bummer, I'm very glad I have a 68 for that reason. _________________ Bagged 1968 Neptune Blue "Deluxe" |
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Trashman Samba Member
Joined: May 18, 2016 Posts: 280 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 8:32 pm Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build |
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I have still been plugging away at little things on the bus. First thing was that I got the drivers side door seal on finally. I was holding this off until the other door seals settled. This way I could go in and out through those doors, leaving the drivers door closed for at least a week so it could get some memory of how it's supposed to sit. I also got the vapor guards on the front doors on but I think I might still tape around the edges just for more peace of mind that they won't allow water to come in contact with the door panels.
Next up, I tackled the fatmat in the trunk area. Completely covered this area to try and reduce engine noise as much as possible and you can definitely tell the difference. I doesn't sound like the engine in in there with you anymore. I can't wait to hear even more improvement when there is carpet, and the extra cushion when the bed is out on top of the fatmat.
I also thought that I would ask you guys if you know what this sticker could mean. My bus is a factory neptune blue bus, but there is this sticker that says Savannah Beige and the paint code, but under that sticker is neptune blue. And to my knowledge the bus has never had a respray. Anyone know what this sticker means? Does it have anything to do with the interior or could it just be a fluke from the factory?
_________________ Bagged 1968 Neptune Blue "Deluxe" |
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Vova Samba Member
Joined: April 09, 2015 Posts: 269 Location: Los Gatos CA
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wcfvw69 Samba Purist
Joined: June 10, 2004 Posts: 13389 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 7:03 am Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build |
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When I had my engine and gas tank out of my 70', I covered the gas tank compartment with sound deadener, then reinstalled the tank. BIG difference in reducing engine noise for sure. _________________ Contact me at [email protected]
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GTV Samba Member
Joined: March 27, 2004 Posts: 2084 Location: Si'ahl
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Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 7:26 am Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build |
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68Transporter wrote: |
I also thought that I would ask you guys if you know what this sticker could mean. My bus is a factory neptune blue bus, but there is this sticker that says Savannah Beige and the paint code, but under that sticker is neptune blue. And to my knowledge the bus has never had a respray. Anyone know what this sticker means? Does it have anything to do with the interior or could it just be a fluke from the factory?
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Strange! _________________ EMPI Power Rules! |
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Vova Samba Member
Joined: April 09, 2015 Posts: 269 Location: Los Gatos CA
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Trashman Samba Member
Joined: May 18, 2016 Posts: 280 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 10:15 am Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build |
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Although I don't know the original interior color, I have been told all 68 buses imported to the US with a special paint code like mine, had a beige interior. But savannah beige l620 is an exterior paint code, which was one of the 5 colors available that year.
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Trashman Samba Member
Joined: May 18, 2016 Posts: 280 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 3:07 pm Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build |
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Alright everyone, I need some advice. I did an oil change a few days ago and ever since that the bus hasn't wanted to idle. Some time it just struggles to idle and sometimes it misses. It's much better at higher rpm's but it still seems a little off. Everything before the oil change was running mint. My question to you all is what do you think it could be?
So far I've checked for vacuum leaks by spraying some carb cleaner in the line all the way from the carb to where the manifold meets the head. Nothing. I've tried new plug wires and a new coil. Nothing. Adjusted the valves. Nothing. Cleaned the carb. Nothing. Checked for fuel pressure, it's got it. Fuel filter clogged up? Nope. Timing off? Nope, it's good.
I went ahead and ordered a new Bosch coil (the good one) and a new cap and rotor, although I don't really need them I figured it couldn't hurt at all. But I just can't figure this out and can't think of any way that the oil change had anything to do with it, or how this just happened all of a sudden. Any ideas?
(note: running compufire on 009 dizzy, with 34 pict 3) _________________ Bagged 1968 Neptune Blue "Deluxe"
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