Hood Fresh 1962 Euro Rag

thekera · Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 7:57 pm Post subject: Re: Hood Fresh 1962 Euro Rag

Tobias Bylund, distortion is always a problem with these VW’s and the gauge of metal. It sounds to me like your taking the usual precautions. It’s always hard with a panel you cannot access from the back. If you have a stud welder this can help, be careful and practice first as you don’t wanna volcano stretch areas either.

Play around with your heat and wire speed. This is vital. Also try hitting each spot with air after each spot. Sheet metal work is hard. Very hard, it’s an art and takes hours of practice.

Thank you for the great question and keep checking back.
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ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING VW METAL FAB.
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GOT RUST?

thekera · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2018 4:25 am Post subject: Re: Hood Fresh 1962 Euro Rag

Sharp64, thank you for the compliment. I hope to keep getting better saving these old rusty VW’S.
Keep posted.
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1962 Euro ragtop
1963 Type 1
1966 Type 1
1979 Mk1 early westy 2dr
2013 Mk6 2dr

ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING VW METAL FAB.
NOS PANELS: WANTED

GOT RUST?

Sharp64 · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2018 7:01 am Post subject: Re: Hood Fresh 1962 Euro Rag

Tobias Bylund · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2018 11:51 pm Post subject: Re: Hood Fresh 1962 Euro Rag

@thekera, thanks for your reply, yes i guess i have to fire up the compressor then to have some air to cool the spot welds. I only have one 3-phase outlet in my garage and i need that for the welder, but the compressor has an 80 gal tank so i thought of just letting it fill and then unplug it, should last a good while...

I dont have a stud welder, but i made washers that i can MIG and then attach my slide hammer to, so effectively i am using it in the same manner as a stud welder. But that bodyline does not want to move as easily when trying to massage it back out as it does move when welding. I need to try to limit my heat input even further. Maybe in the future i should opt for better fitting patches and use my TIG?

Thanks again for your contributions and your tips and tricks, sheet metal is for sure an art, a somewhat lost art at that, and this thread is a great learning tool for me!

velolev · Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2018 10:24 am Post subject: Re: Hood Fresh 1962 Euro Rag

thekera thank you for your hard work showing The Samba how you work metal. Your dedication to the craft is inspiring. However I think you've convinced me I should pay someone well for your talents when I decide to take the body off my '66 to restore and paint it. I'll stick to fabricating things out of soft leathery materials and leave the metal work to an OCD Professional (TM) such as yourself. Shocked

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thekera · Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 3:36 am Post subject: Re: Hood Fresh 1962 Euro Rag

Velolev, thank you for appreciating the work I put into these ol metal VW’s.

If me showing the work and dedication it takes to metal work these VW’s, helps people to realize not everyone can just cut up a VW and fab it back together properly then I’m glad. Everyone has there strengths it’s important to know what yours are and pay for the ones that others may be more experienced with.

I’ve seen some metal work on here that is just scary. I’m glad people may see that it’s just best to pay someone for there talents.

Thanks for checking out the thread.
Keep posted.
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2013 Mk6 2dr

ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING VW METAL FAB.
NOS PANELS: WANTED

GOT RUST?

Canadian VW · Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2018 8:08 am Post subject: Re: Hood Fresh 1962 Euro Rag

Any new updates?
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thekera · Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 7:43 am Post subject: Re: Hood Fresh 1962 Euro Rag

Canadian VW,

Sorry for such the lag in updates. I been super busy the last few months Rejuvenating our 110 year old home.

I have been taking photos for future updates. Still working on The 62 rag its almost there.

Thanks keep posted
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1962 Euro ragtop
1963 Type 1
1966 Type 1
1979 Mk1 early westy 2dr
2013 Mk6 2dr

ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING VW METAL FAB.
NOS PANELS: WANTED

GOT RUST?

thekera · Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2019 4:48 am Post subject: Re: Hood Fresh 1962 Euro Rag

So, it has been awhile since the last update. Progress has been slow as I have been busy with life as most of us are. I do have a guy lined up to dustless blast the body and pan.

As most of the body metal work is complete, I now have turned my attention to the chassis. The chassis did get new WW pans as I needed them installed when we were moving outta our old house. Im now preparing to remove a section of the bottom plate so that I can address the tunnel lines that the PO had messed with.

I ended up building a chassis rotisserie to make my life easier. I can't say enough about how much better this makes working on panels. I really enjoy making tooling for these VW's. It's fun to be able to spin a vehicle with the push of a hand.

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

Keep posted. More updates soon. Hopefully
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1962 Euro ragtop
1963 Type 1
1966 Type 1
1979 Mk1 early westy 2dr
2013 Mk6 2dr

ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING VW METAL FAB.
NOS PANELS: WANTED

GOT RUST?

thekera · Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2019 3:19 am Post subject: Re: Hood Fresh 1962 Euro Rag

I gained access to the tunnel. Pretty cool, to see this often not seen area. Going to be replacing the shift rod bracket, fuel line, secure clutch cable tube and fixing a broken heater cable tube. Also the bottom of the tunnel plate has some dents that need straightening. last but not least rust proof the inside of the tunnel.

Keep posted, thanks.
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1962 Euro ragtop
1963 Type 1
1966 Type 1
1979 Mk1 early westy 2dr
2013 Mk6 2dr

ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING VW METAL FAB.
NOS PANELS: WANTED

GOT RUST?

thekera · Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2019 5:58 am Post subject: Re: Hood Fresh 1962 Euro Rag

I wanted to replace the shift rod bracket since I have the bottom plate removed. The new bracket is from WW, the collar of the new shift rod bracket is much more robust than the OG.

NEW:

OLD VS. NEW:

I will be using a silicone bronze shift rod bushing, should make for nice silky smooth shifting.

Keep posted
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1961 Type 1
1962 Euro ragtop
1963 Type 1
1966 Type 1
1979 Mk1 early westy 2dr
2013 Mk6 2dr

ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING VW METAL FAB.
NOS PANELS: WANTED

GOT RUST?

wcfvw69 · Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2019 1:47 pm Post subject: Re: Hood Fresh 1962 Euro Rag

Nice seeing correctly done welds. Excellent penetration and heat.

Let's see some more pics of the tunnel opened up. The factory welds on the tubes that fail so often.
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thekera · Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2019 3:51 am Post subject: Re: Hood Fresh 1962 Euro Rag

Wcfvw69, thanks for the compliment on the welds.

I will try and get some close up photos, of the tubes in the tunnel. Almost all the securing welds on all of the tubes are broken.

Whoever, did the tube welds in the factory was assigned that job cause those welds would not be seen lol.

Thanks keep posted.
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1961 Type 1
1962 Euro ragtop
1963 Type 1
1966 Type 1
1979 Mk1 early westy 2dr
2013 Mk6 2dr

ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING VW METAL FAB.
NOS PANELS: WANTED

GOT RUST?

thekera · Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 2:56 am Post subject: Re: Hood Fresh 1962 Euro Rag

Here are a few more shots of the tunnel work. New fuel line, weld thru primer, and black zero rust. Same goes for the bottom plate.

I went ahead and threw the shift rod in the blast cabinet. I will be running the silicone bronze shift rod bushing.

Keep posted Thanks
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1961 Type 1
1962 Euro ragtop
1963 Type 1
1966 Type 1
1979 Mk1 early westy 2dr
2013 Mk6 2dr

ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING VW METAL FAB.
NOS PANELS: WANTED

GOT RUST?

67rustavenger · Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2019 5:10 pm Post subject: Re: Hood Fresh 1962 Euro Rag

I really like the way you're documenting your progress.

When I first looked at the red primer pic. I had no idea that the final coat of black paint in the tunnel would have a factory new fresh appearance.
That's just beautiful workmanship.

Sorry for the late response on your progress. Please keep the updates coming.

Have a great week.
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thekera · Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 2:10 am Post subject: Re: Hood Fresh 1962 Euro Rag

67rustavenger, Thank you for liking and following the thread. Keep posted, slowly but surely its coming together.
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1961 Type 1
1962 Euro ragtop
1963 Type 1
1966 Type 1
1979 Mk1 early westy 2dr
2013 Mk6 2dr

ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING VW METAL FAB.
NOS PANELS: WANTED

GOT RUST?

thekera · Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2019 2:54 am Post subject: Re: Hood Fresh 1962 Euro Rag

Finished up welding in the bottom plate. Man, a lot of plug welds. This marks the end of the road for the body and pan metal work. Theres a few small things here and there.

Thank you and keep posted
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1961 Type 1
1962 Euro ragtop
1963 Type 1
1966 Type 1
1979 Mk1 early westy 2dr
2013 Mk6 2dr

ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING VW METAL FAB.
NOS PANELS: WANTED

GOT RUST?

thekera · Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2019 1:41 am Post subject: Re: Hood Fresh 1962 Euro Rag

Its been awhile since the last post. Been pretty busy with many different projects. I Figured with the weather nice, it was time to get the pan and body blasted. Went with a dustless blaster outfit. Came out looking pretty good.

Keep posted, Pan is off to powder coating.
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1961 Type 1
1962 Euro ragtop
1963 Type 1
1966 Type 1
1979 Mk1 early westy 2dr
2013 Mk6 2dr

ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING VW METAL FAB.
NOS PANELS: WANTED

GOT RUST?

Jak3-719 · Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2019 4:28 am Post subject: Re: Hood Fresh 1962 Euro Rag

Excellent progress, this thread is one of my favorite!

wcfvw69 · Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2019 5:46 am Post subject: Re: Hood Fresh 1962 Euro Rag

Looks great.

How long do you have before surface rust starts? I know they spray something on to prevent rust for a couple days.
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**Restored German Bosch distributors for sale or I can restore yours**
**Restored German Pierburg fuel pumps for sale or I can restore yours**
**Restored Porsche fuel pumps or I can restore yours**
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