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Wasted youth Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2012 Posts: 5134 Location: California's Hot and Smoggy Central Valley
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Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2018 9:46 pm Post subject: Re: Let the process of saving 2222069996 begin |
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Thank you for spelling brakes and Bentley correctly.
Booster and Servo are the same part, as far as I know. I had my 1977 servo/booster rebuilt by Karps in Southern California. They did a great job. |
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malcolm2 Samba Member
Joined: September 28, 2011 Posts: 1272 Location: Mount Juliet, TN
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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 7:16 am Post subject: Re: Let the process of saving 2222069996 begin |
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Spent lots of time on the bus this rainy weekend.
2nd failed attempt to push the caliper pistons out. Decided to go with 72 calipers. Ordered and on the way.
Re assembled the CV joints they were cleaned and inspected a few weeks back. Made sure that the small tab on one part was pointing to the large tab on the other part. Everything moves properly. Painted the axle shafts... ORANGE!
Removed the upper brake fluid res and the pipe leading to the lower res. Had to remove the drivers seat. Did some wire brushing and vacuuming on and under the seat perches. Brake fluid had been leaking for a while.
Took a closer look at the hard brake lines for the front. Some are good, some are not. _________________ My Toys: '75 Porsche 914, '92 Ski Nautique and now a 1972 VW Transporter Deluxe (punch list fixing) |
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malcolm2 Samba Member
Joined: September 28, 2011 Posts: 1272 Location: Mount Juliet, TN
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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 8:56 am Post subject: Re: Let the process of saving 2222069996 begin |
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The little stuff makes me feel like I am going NOWHERE. But it has to be done.
_________________ My Toys: '75 Porsche 914, '92 Ski Nautique and now a 1972 VW Transporter Deluxe (punch list fixing) |
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malcolm2 Samba Member
Joined: September 28, 2011 Posts: 1272 Location: Mount Juliet, TN
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Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 7:50 pm Post subject: Re: Let the process of saving 2222069996 begin |
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UPdate: the bus is almost totally disassembled. Front and rear axles remain. Rear hatch window and front windshield remain. That is about it.
Now that I almost have nothing but a shell, I need some advice.
I have spent quite a bit of time under the bus. Looks like mostly surface rust. I do see some holes in places.... WHAT SHOULD I DO?
I thought I would try to use one of those cheap sandblasters .... what ever I do how do I have to move it? Either to my street for some lying on my back blasting or to a pro. I have a blaster guy near me at work, gonna go talk to him tomorrow. I always see rotisseries in his yard.
Guess I'll have to make a roller out of it, or build a cart of some kind.
THoughts? _________________ My Toys: '75 Porsche 914, '92 Ski Nautique and now a 1972 VW Transporter Deluxe (punch list fixing) |
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KentABQ Samba Member
Joined: September 11, 2016 Posts: 2406 Location: Albuquerque NM
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Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 8:40 pm Post subject: Re: Let the process of saving 2222069996 begin |
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malcolm2 wrote: |
THoughts? |
My thought is I'm not the only one who is going to learn to MIG weld soon.
You will find a lot of good info in the Samba Body/Paint forum.
As for the surface rust on the underside, from all I've read on the subject, it's easiest to use one of the rust converter products (like POR-15, which is getting less popular lately), then prime, paint and undercoat it. That sounds like a lot less work than trying to blast off all the surface rust, after which you still have to prime, paint and undercoat it.
Of course, holes need to be patched first. MIG time! _________________ -Kent-
1976 Riviera, 1.8l FI chrome yellow VAN - "Chloe"
"I must say, how can you be in a bad mood driving this vehicle full of vibrant color.
Cars of today are so bland in comparison. It's like driving a celebration!" ---WildIdea
Bus ownership via emoticons:
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malcolm2 Samba Member
Joined: September 28, 2011 Posts: 1272 Location: Mount Juliet, TN
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Posted: Fri May 04, 2018 6:32 am Post subject: Re: Let the process of saving 2222069996 begin |
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KentPS wrote: |
malcolm2 wrote: |
THoughts? |
My thought is I'm not the only one who is going to learn to MIG weld soon.
You will find a lot of good info in the Samba Body/Paint forum.
As for the surface rust on the underside, from all I've read on the subject, it's easiest to use one of the rust converter products (like POR-15, which is getting less popular lately), then prime, paint and undercoat it. That sounds like a lot less work than trying to blast off all the surface rust, after which you still have to prime, paint and undercoat it.
Of course, holes need to be patched first. MIG time! |
Well, that is a thought. POR just came out with a new rust remover. I bought a gallon and thought I would try it. Problem is that they want you to "submerge" the work piece. At least 20 minutes up to overnight.... HA. I will be working on the underside of the floor!
I did ask them if working on smaller sections and just using a paint brush, continually "painting" for 20 minutes, keeping the section wet would work.
Since it is new, they can't promise anything, but the guy thought that method would work. Can't hurt to try.
I also thought maybe I would attempt to replace the whole floor. Once the floor panels are removed I would have a good view of the beams... _________________ My Toys: '75 Porsche 914, '92 Ski Nautique and now a 1972 VW Transporter Deluxe (punch list fixing) |
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malcolm2 Samba Member
Joined: September 28, 2011 Posts: 1272 Location: Mount Juliet, TN
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Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 1:03 pm Post subject: Re: Let the process of saving 2222069996 begin |
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Rust Remover is only working on items that are submerged. As the directions say. So if you have small parts or several sized buckets it will work. I have been leaving items in the bath overnite, then turning them over and pulling them out after work.
Here is the rear "whatcha ma call it", hub maybe, bearing carrier ? soaked on one side over nite. you can see the clean line.
I spent 3 hours on the Steering Wheel and Steering column last night. Those small castle nuts on the connection with the gear box had rusted cotter pins.
I ended up breaking the ends off of the pins and just wrenching them off. Now I can't get the horn button out. My steering wheel is all cracked and the center hub is breaking up. I guess a WTB is in my future.
My Pitman Arm puller should arrive this evening, so maybe I can get the gearbox off tonight. Not much stuff left on this bus. _________________ My Toys: '75 Porsche 914, '92 Ski Nautique and now a 1972 VW Transporter Deluxe (punch list fixing)
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Clatter Samba Member
Joined: September 24, 2003 Posts: 7549 Location: Santa Cruz
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Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 1:16 pm Post subject: Re: Let the process of saving 2222069996 begin |
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Time to build that rotisserie!! _________________ Bus Motor Build
What’s That Noise?!? |
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malcolm2 Samba Member
Joined: September 28, 2011 Posts: 1272 Location: Mount Juliet, TN
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Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 6:58 pm Post subject: Re: Let the process of saving 2222069996 begin |
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Clatter wrote: |
Time to build that rotisserie!! |
I need to build a BARN 1st. I have no room. Too many cars. I am leaning toward letting someone else blast it. _________________ My Toys: '75 Porsche 914, '92 Ski Nautique and now a 1972 VW Transporter Deluxe (punch list fixing) |
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Clatter Samba Member
Joined: September 24, 2003 Posts: 7549 Location: Santa Cruz
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Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 11:15 am Post subject: Re: Let the process of saving 2222069996 begin |
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Nowadays, there are more and more of those mobile wet-blasting outfits.
They show up, and, if it's a nice day, they can do it all in one day in your driveway.
Because it's wet, they don't warp panels, and can totally haul ass.
Plus, it's dust-free, so the neighbors can't complain. _________________ Bus Motor Build
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malcolm2 Samba Member
Joined: September 28, 2011 Posts: 1272 Location: Mount Juliet, TN
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Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 2:40 pm Post subject: Re: Let the process of saving 2222069996 begin |
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Clatter wrote: |
Nowadays, there are more and more of those mobile wet-blasting outfits.
They show up, and, if it's a nice day, they can do it all in one day in your driveway. |
I need to check that out. Hell, buy a franchise😜🚌 _________________ My Toys: '75 Porsche 914, '92 Ski Nautique and now a 1972 VW Transporter Deluxe (punch list fixing) |
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vwwestyman Samba Member
Joined: April 24, 2004 Posts: 5688 Location: Manhattan, Kansas, USA
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Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 4:19 pm Post subject: Re: Let the process of saving 2222069996 begin |
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malcolm2 wrote: |
Clatter wrote: |
Nowadays, there are more and more of those mobile wet-blasting outfits.
They show up, and, if it's a nice day, they can do it all in one day in your driveway. |
I need to check that out. Hell, buy a franchise😜🚌 |
I was thinking the same thing! First I'd heard of it. _________________ Dave Cook
President, Wild Westerner Club
1978 Champagne Edition Westy, repowered to '97 Jetta TDI
1973 Wild Westerner
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malcolm2 Samba Member
Joined: September 28, 2011 Posts: 1272 Location: Mount Juliet, TN
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Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 10:37 am Post subject: Re: Let the process of saving 2222069996 begin |
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I used a cheapo sandblast gun from HF when I re-did my 914. It just won't cut it now so I bought a nicer one. Still cheap tho, from Amazon. Made quick work of the front torsion arm surface rust and undercoating splatter. Works great on small parts like this.
I had a bucket of filtered play sand and a large blue tarp. Sat in the front yard and blasted for 2 hours. 50 lbs of sand lasted me that long. I dumped the tarp back in the bucket and it was still half full. Probably cleaned 8 parts. A couple of the arms, the rear hubs, the trailing arms, the backing plates, the stick shift.
I will use up the Rust Remover or save it for nuts and bolts. Very small stuff. But the blaster is 100% better. Next will be POR metal ready and then paint. Maybe just rustoleum rattle can stuff. _________________ My Toys: '75 Porsche 914, '92 Ski Nautique and now a 1972 VW Transporter Deluxe (punch list fixing)
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malcolm2 Samba Member
Joined: September 28, 2011 Posts: 1272 Location: Mount Juliet, TN
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Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 10:44 am Post subject: Re: Let the process of saving 2222069996 begin |
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By the way... I found a mobile blaster. I sent him a request for quote. We shall see.
https://www.countylinemobileblasting.com/
_________________ My Toys: '75 Porsche 914, '92 Ski Nautique and now a 1972 VW Transporter Deluxe (punch list fixing) |
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Tcash Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2011 Posts: 12844 Location: San Jose, California, USA
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Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 11:32 am Post subject: Re: Let the process of saving 2222069996 begin |
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Do yourself a favor and put some anti-seize an the threads of the brake adjuster so it does not rust solid.
Lightly coat the thread and the shaft splines of the stub axle. So the nut and brake drum do not rust in place.
Good luck
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malcolm2 Samba Member
Joined: September 28, 2011 Posts: 1272 Location: Mount Juliet, TN
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Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 11:47 am Post subject: Re: Let the process of saving 2222069996 begin |
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Tcash wrote: |
Do yourself a favor and put some anti-seize an the threads of the brake adjuster so it does not rust solid.
Lightly coat the thread and the shaft splines of the stub axle. So the nut and brake drum do not rust in place.
Good luck
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Hell no, the next guy (in 46 more years) needs to work as hard as I have.
Just kidding. Everything is gonna get a coating. _________________ My Toys: '75 Porsche 914, '92 Ski Nautique and now a 1972 VW Transporter Deluxe (punch list fixing) |
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malcolm2 Samba Member
Joined: September 28, 2011 Posts: 1272 Location: Mount Juliet, TN
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Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 5:04 pm Post subject: Re: Let the process of saving 2222069996 begin |
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steering box is out and in pieces. Waiting on parts now. Photos on assembly.
Pulled the front axle to clean it up and remove the pivot mechanism. Purchased the rebuild kit. Funny, BugHaus' ebay site had it for way cheaper than their actual site.
Anyway, the Axle was loaded up with tar and grease and rust. So I am glad I pulled it. I would have been on my back all weekend. 8 bolts and it's out and on the table.
I think I spent 8 hours, removing, it, cleaning it, and prepping it for paint with marine clean and metal ready. I think I am gonna use POR 15 gloss black, then maybe a quick topcoat with rattle can. _________________ My Toys: '75 Porsche 914, '92 Ski Nautique and now a 1972 VW Transporter Deluxe (punch list fixing) |
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malcolm2 Samba Member
Joined: September 28, 2011 Posts: 1272 Location: Mount Juliet, TN
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Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 5:07 pm Post subject: Re: Let the process of saving 2222069996 begin |
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and then on to the wheel well. TAR everywhere. Figured I would scrape it off and look for rust. No rust in this picture. But there is some to the right and to the left. 3 holes left and one big one right.
LEFT, in and under the lowest part of the door.
Small spot on the jack point.
_________________ My Toys: '75 Porsche 914, '92 Ski Nautique and now a 1972 VW Transporter Deluxe (punch list fixing) |
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Tcash Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2011 Posts: 12844 Location: San Jose, California, USA
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malcolm2 Samba Member
Joined: September 28, 2011 Posts: 1272 Location: Mount Juliet, TN
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Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 8:02 pm Post subject: Re: Let the process of saving 2222069996 begin |
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I poked a coat hanger in and did not feel any blockage. Nothing came out either when i rinsed. I suppose mine have not clogged. Thanks for the info. I dig deeper and double check further. _________________ My Toys: '75 Porsche 914, '92 Ski Nautique and now a 1972 VW Transporter Deluxe (punch list fixing) |
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