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sgellis Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2016 Posts: 2014 Location: SW Nova Scotia, Canada
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Marlonius Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 6:27 pm Post subject: Re: Camper interior build on a 64 Kombi |
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I've enjoyed following your build and think the curtains look great -- very period correct pattern.
I used rare earth magnets to affix curtains in my own van, and can hook you up with a good Canadian supplier if you want.
They're great, but a challenge to finish sewing because the magnets stick to the machine and needle. I kid you not when I say that I'm keeping my eyes out for a road-kill porcupine that I can take some quills from for hand sewing the final stitches on the last curtains. |
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sgellis Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2016 Posts: 2014 Location: SW Nova Scotia, Canada
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sgellis Samba Member
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BarryL Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2004 Posts: 14271 Location: Casa de Oro, California
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Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2018 6:47 pm Post subject: Re: Camper interior build on a 64 Kombi |
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sgellis wrote: |
Maybe the curtains could have been a little longer but I like the look that length. |
Sew a hem like the top with what you got? |
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splitty_64 Samba Member
Joined: May 01, 2012 Posts: 51 Location: midwest
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Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 7:46 am Post subject: Re: Camper interior build on a 64 Kombi |
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curious to see how it cuts and finishes into cushions:) Looks promising! |
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sgellis Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2016 Posts: 2014 Location: SW Nova Scotia, Canada
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Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2018 12:44 pm Post subject: Re: Camper interior build on a 64 Kombi |
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Bus season is coming to an end so time to start thinking about this again.
We camped twice with it this summer and enjoyed it. Few things are necessary to make it work in all weather though. Needs insulation and wall panels. Needs an awning with sides. Will be nice to have some cabinets, especially the side door rack and a fridge.
Things to focus on first is getting awning built. Wiring, insulation and wall panels on. Then building the fridge cabinet and then the rest of the cabinets. I hope to get it complete before next season but just incase I will do the important things first.
I have a lot of stuff figured out so I started collecting parts. Will post on each as I build/Install.
Noticed I never posted the bed frame drawings so here they are. Quite happy with how it worked. very solid. I will add some more detail and mounting locations later.
BedFrameAssembly
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/a94xo6xdtykxzjx/BedFrameAssembly.pdf
https://a360.co/2IAf0Rc _________________ My 64 Kombi restoration
My camper interior build
My 54 standard restoration
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (YouTube)
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (CAD drawings) |
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sgellis Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2016 Posts: 2014 Location: SW Nova Scotia, Canada
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2018 9:28 pm Post subject: Re: Camper interior build on a 64 Kombi |
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Started a few bits tonight.
Picked up some 1/8" scrap plastic to make patterns for some of the difficult panels. Started with the cab roof. Cut it close then slid it forward and scribed the front. The track needed to be bent in a little at outside corner to allow the panel to insert. When I checked to see if the left side was the same, the plastic shattered so I taped it up.
Fitted the 1/2 plywood floor. I think I will thin it slightly down the center as the steel floor has a ridge where they lapped.
_________________ My 64 Kombi restoration
My camper interior build
My 54 standard restoration
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (YouTube)
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (CAD drawings) |
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sgellis Samba Member
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totemwesty Samba Member
Joined: February 17, 2009 Posts: 134 Location: Bend, Oregon
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Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2018 4:20 pm Post subject: Re: Camper interior build on a 64 Kombi |
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sgellis wrote: |
Made a pattern for the kick panel.
Started with some old plastic and made a very ruff pattern. Then used tape and paper to make it correct and then transferred that to a new piece of plastic. I will add the extra holes for the drivers side to the ruff pattern later.
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Nice work. What did you use to cut panels to get crisp lines/edges? _________________ "I set sail for the new world, then I burned down the mast.... It wasn't the first time, and I know it wont be the last..." Bloodkin
'67 Westy Pop Top |
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sgellis Samba Member
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sgellis Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2018 10:14 am Post subject: Re: Camper interior build on a 64 Kombi |
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Door panel pattern done.
I ruff cut the shape and drilled the door handle hole and two screw holes. The screw holes are 3/4" from the edge because I wanted to avoid the 1/4" holes for original fasteners. Once I could secure the panel to the door I scribed the curved parts and drilled the remaining screw holes. The last hole I drilled was lower front and discovered there was no steel there. I could move the screw but then it would look off so I attached some 1/2" plastic using the original hole and a #8 flat head screw.
Ruff cut the rear corner panel. I need to figure out where the screw will go and I think it will need a stiffener alone the top. Depends on how the plywood lays. Think I will make a clamp and pre curve the panel.
Now that I have the complex patterns made I can mark all the panels out on the plywood so they will have the best grain and avoid the imperfections.
_________________ My 64 Kombi restoration
My camper interior build
My 54 standard restoration
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (YouTube)
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (CAD drawings) |
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BOORNA Samba Member
Joined: December 03, 2010 Posts: 12 Location: CROATIA
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Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2018 3:19 pm Post subject: Re: Camper interior build on a 64 Kombi |
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Cant wait to see it finished. Nice build, well done! |
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Joey Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2018 4:15 pm Post subject: Re: Camper interior build on a 64 Kombi |
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That looks like a fun one to make. _________________ Joey
‘60 Kombi - '74 Bus - '79 Panel - '65 Beetle |
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sgellis Samba Member
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sgellis Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2018 10:08 am Post subject: Re: Camper interior build on a 64 Kombi |
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Got a few days off over the holidays so hoping to get the panels done.
Took a couple hours to layout the panels to avoid all the flaws in the wood. It is hard to get good plywood.
Have to be very careful cutting the plywood cross grain or it chips. Fine toothed blades and placing masking tape before cutting helps. Bandsaw works well also.
Got a couple panels cut. Hopefully I can get a bunch done this afternoon... If I can get to the shop. Bit of a snow storm here today.
_________________ My 64 Kombi restoration
My camper interior build
My 54 standard restoration
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (YouTube)
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (CAD drawings)
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Major Woody Samba Enigma
Joined: December 04, 2002 Posts: 9010 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2018 12:38 pm Post subject: Re: Camper interior build on a 64 Kombi |
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Very nice work. Good fit on the panels. It's fussy work for sure. |
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sgellis Samba Member
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nlorntson Crazy VW Lady
Joined: March 13, 2004 Posts: 3783 Location: Twin Cities, MN
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 10:13 am Post subject: Re: Camper interior build on a 64 Kombi |
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Install the usual springs that sit between the door and the back of the wooden panel and you should be fine I'd think. |
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sgellis Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 1:57 pm Post subject: Re: Camper interior build on a 64 Kombi |
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bit more
Decided to screw on the hatch panel. I don't have enough steel fasteners and the ones I have are not great. It will match the rest anyway.
Long wall fitted. I will glue the two panels together with some backing for strength. The seam will be behind the cabinet so wont show. I made the side walls extend back to a point. This covers more steel and the seat bracket holes. I need to fined some J channel for the bottom of the wall panels or make a back support
Door panels fitted. I put the holes too low across the top of the front panel. Did get the screws into steel but was very close. Middle screws are higher on the rear door but the spice rack will cover them. Still need to round the bottom corners...
_________________ My 64 Kombi restoration
My camper interior build
My 54 standard restoration
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (YouTube)
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (CAD drawings) |
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