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kalispell365 Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2018 7:01 pm Post subject: Re: Westfalia side threshold |
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THANK YOU Brandon!
I appreciate you. _________________ 1983 Diesel Vanagon Westfalia chassis with Subaru 2.2l |
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Jeffrey Lee Samba Member
Joined: February 04, 2014 Posts: 1488 Location: Wisconsin
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Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2018 7:35 pm Post subject: Re: Westfalia side threshold |
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Brandon, what did all-up cost with shipping come to?
Please, hit me up with a PM when mine is ready to go.
Thanks again!
Jeff _________________ Camp Westfalia
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shagginwagon83 Samba Member
Joined: February 07, 2016 Posts: 3803 Location: VA/TN
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Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2018 8:10 pm Post subject: Re: Westfalia side threshold |
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Shipping a package to MT with length of 35" 10$.
Shipping same package to MT with length of 36" 30$.
That being said, your packages might not LOOK pretty on the outside, but I feel like they are packed well. I just had to trim 5" off a box to get it in the $10 shipping range.
Jeffrey, sorry! I'll hit you with a PM. _________________ Brandon
"Jo Ann" - '83.5 Westfalia EJ22e w/Peloquin
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WestfaliaMike Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2017 Posts: 257
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Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2018 4:21 pm Post subject: Re: Westfalia side threshold |
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Brandon your the man.. already installed the part. I did run into a slight problem, the new skuff plate did not have the same curve as the 37 year old part. But not a problem, i used a heat gun set on low to warm the plastic... worked great. Posting a few pictures.
The new skuff plate
Little heat
Before
After
_________________ 1981 Vanagon Westfalia
1983 Vanagon Passanger (Parts Vehicle)
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E1 Samba Member
Joined: January 21, 2013 Posts: 6572 Location: Westfalia, Earth
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Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2018 4:41 pm Post subject: Re: Westfalia side threshold |
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Michael, that looks bloody fabulous! I was hoping you'd post an updated shot.
I want to paint the rail brown, was that an off-the-rack color? _________________ 84 Westy, 2.1L with Digijet, 5.43 R+P, GT Gears
"Adding power makes you faster on the straights.
Subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere."
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WestfaliaMike Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2017 Posts: 257
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Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2018 4:58 pm Post subject: Re: Westfalia side threshold |
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E1 wrote: |
Michael, that looks bloody fabulous! I was hoping you'd post an updated shot.
I want to paint the rail brown, was that an off-the-rack color? |
Thanks E... im pretty happy with it. Could not haved done it without Brandon doing all the leg work.
The paint.... lol see below.. it does not say what color, just Rust-Oleum Brown
I used this paint on my front table mount and to touch up the stove. Its a pretty good match. _________________ 1981 Vanagon Westfalia
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shagginwagon83 Samba Member
Joined: February 07, 2016 Posts: 3803 Location: VA/TN
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Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2018 5:05 pm Post subject: Re: Westfalia side threshold |
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Michael,
Looks awesome. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for posting. I might paint my metal piece that color. I bought some brown paint from GoWesty. How many coats did you do and any clear coat. _________________ Brandon
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E1 Samba Member
Joined: January 21, 2013 Posts: 6572 Location: Westfalia, Earth
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Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2018 5:29 pm Post subject: Re: Westfalia side threshold |
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Thanks Michael!
Sorry for question barrage, but is the paint getting hammered on the table leg by the mount?
I polished my legs (Ahem, the van's) and poptop frame, as they came stock galvanized and looked like hell -- but polished they're hard to keep nice.
Thinking of having all my metal bits painted or anodized in brown. I used to paint race cars and bikes as part of my work but that was in the 1880s and my gear is nowhere near here. I spray-bombed helmets and entire race cars in the '70s (seriously) so know my way around a can.
Back then there's no way I'd trust spray-can paint to have great durability for our vans but suspect it's much better now!
Thanks for all the info and inspiration. I'd ask about your flooring but don't wanna annoy the OP. _________________ 84 Westy, 2.1L with Digijet, 5.43 R+P, GT Gears
"Adding power makes you faster on the straights.
Subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere."
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WestfaliaMike Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2018 5:33 pm Post subject: Re: Westfalia side threshold |
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shagginwagon83 wrote: |
Michael,
Looks awesome. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for posting. I might paint my metal piece that color. I bought some brown paint from GoWesty. How many coats did you do and any clear coat. |
I did three coats, first was thin, waited for it to get tacky, then two mor coats _________________ 1981 Vanagon Westfalia
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WestfaliaMike Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2018 5:37 pm Post subject: Re: Westfalia side threshold |
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E1 wrote: |
Thanks Michael!
Sorry for question barrage, but is the paint getting hammered on the table leg by the mount?
I polished my legs (Ahem, the van's) and poptop frame, as they came stock galvanized and looked like hell -- but polished they're hard to keep nice.
Thinking of having all my metal bits painted or anodized in brown. I used to paint race cars and bikes as part of my work but that was in the 1880s and my gear is nowhere near here. I spray-bombed helmets and entire race cars in the '70s (seriously) so know my way around a can.
Back then there's no way I'd trust spray-can paint to have great durability for our vans but suspect it's much better now!
Thanks for all the info and inspiration. I'd ask about your flooring but don't wanna annoy the OP. |
Hey E, it seems to be holding up. I am careful. I dont stack alot of stuff that might bump or scratch. I did paint one of my table mounts silver.. not it did not hold up very well. _________________ 1981 Vanagon Westfalia
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shagginwagon83 Samba Member
Joined: February 07, 2016 Posts: 3803 Location: VA/TN
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Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2018 6:13 pm Post subject: Re: Westfalia side threshold |
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Van cafe sends cookies...so I decided to get weird it. Some of you guys might get plastic razor blades (great for removing decals), some 7 mil rubber gloves, and some various snacks. I'm sorry if you didn't get anything extra. It was a lot of work to pack these so I may have forgot to throw something in. Don't take it personally, happy Easter _________________ Brandon
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E1 Samba Member
Joined: January 21, 2013 Posts: 6572 Location: Westfalia, Earth
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Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2018 8:59 pm Post subject: Re: Westfalia side threshold |
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I'm fine if you sent a ham. _________________ 84 Westy, 2.1L with Digijet, 5.43 R+P, GT Gears
"Adding power makes you faster on the straights.
Subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere."
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rmcd Samba Member
Joined: October 29, 2010 Posts: 1349 Location: PNW - its a dry rain.
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Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2018 8:11 am Post subject: Re: Westfalia side threshold |
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Ha. Great work and fun idea!
I got a 15# turkey in my package. And some little Debbies.
Thanks again. _________________ VW LT40 build. Like a Vanagon but 30% larger in every direction and 40% slower even in metric.
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WestfaliaMike Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2017 Posts: 257
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Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2018 6:33 pm Post subject: Re: Westfalia side threshold |
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WestfaliaMike wrote: |
E1 wrote: |
Thanks Michael!
Sorry for question barrage, but is the paint getting hammered on the table leg by the mount?
I polished my legs (Ahem, the van's) and poptop frame, as they came stock galvanized and looked like hell -- but polished they're hard to keep nice.
Thinking of having all my metal bits painted or anodized in brown. I used to paint race cars and bikes as part of my work but that was in the 1880s and my gear is nowhere near here. I spray-bombed helmets and entire race cars in the '70s (seriously) so know my way around a can.
Back then there's no way I'd trust spray-can paint to have great durability for our vans but suspect it's much better now!
Thanks for all the info and inspiration. I'd ask about your flooring but don't wanna annoy the OP. |
Hey E, it seems to be holding up. I am careful. I dont stack alot of stuff that might bump or scratch. I did paint one of my table mounts silver.. not it did not hold up very well. |
E missed your question about the floor. PM me if you want to know how I did it.
Below is a picture of the type and color of wood I used.
_________________ 1981 Vanagon Westfalia
1983 Vanagon Passanger (Parts Vehicle)
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shagginwagon83 Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2018 8:24 am Post subject: Re: Westfalia side threshold |
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I think everyone is accounted for at this point. I hope everyone's sill arrived unharmed.
My new Mountain bike fork came in - and it was the perfect size box for the door sills.
Is anyone running into stripped screws? I literally broke the head off the two 'inner' screws off the metal strip. Now I'm stuck with the threads stuck in the wood. I could drill them out but would not have anything for the new screws to bite into unless they make some wood-paste putty I can fill the hole with. _________________ Brandon
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E1 Samba Member
Joined: January 21, 2013 Posts: 6572 Location: Westfalia, Earth
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Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2018 9:08 am Post subject: Re: Westfalia side threshold |
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Been a bit worried about getting the old screws out meownself...
I'm probably gonna use a drill with a Phillips bit and add reverse torque slooooowly. Contemplating button-head Allens to replace the old screws. _________________ 84 Westy, 2.1L with Digijet, 5.43 R+P, GT Gears
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WestfaliaMike Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2018 1:44 pm Post subject: Re: Westfalia side threshold |
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Brandon/Eric,
My screws came right out. They did not break, but were very thin. I used slightly larger stainless screws. They are holding very well. _________________ 1981 Vanagon Westfalia
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shagginwagon83 Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2018 1:47 pm Post subject: Re: Westfalia side threshold |
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Mike your setup looks perfect IMO! I'm going to Home Depot after work to get stainless screws, paint, and some wood putty. _________________ Brandon
"Jo Ann" - '83.5 Westfalia EJ22e w/Peloquin
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E1 Samba Member
Joined: January 21, 2013 Posts: 6572 Location: Westfalia, Earth
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Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2018 2:00 pm Post subject: Re: Westfalia side threshold |
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Pretty sure you won't get quite the hardwood floor look like Mike's with wood putty
Serially, I wondered if you could fill the holes with epoxy or fiberglass resin, drill, and tap.
Hope I don't have to find out the hard way!
Good Luck, and Thanks Again.
_________________ 84 Westy, 2.1L with Digijet, 5.43 R+P, GT Gears
"Adding power makes you faster on the straights.
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msinabottle Samba Member
Joined: September 20, 2005 Posts: 3492 Location: Denver Area, Colorado
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Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2018 10:16 pm Post subject: Re: Westfalia side door threshold |
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Drat, it looks as if I missed the sill. I'll hope to hear if another group buy goes through or any others are drifting about. The installations look stunning!
Best! _________________ 'Winston,' '84 1.9 WBX Westy
Vanagon Poet Laureate: "I have suffered in
many ways, but never, never, never in silence."
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