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vwuberalles Samba Member
Joined: October 18, 2003 Posts: 1357 Location: Richmond, VA
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braddick Samba Member
Joined: March 11, 2017 Posts: 183 Location: Australia, Victoria
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Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2018 4:36 am Post subject: Re: The Typewriter Business Pumpkin Bus |
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Not sure how I missed this build thread
I'm embrassed to say maybe it was the typewriter and pumpkin thing, things I properly didn't like as a kid ha ha
Anyway wow great stuff I now feel honoured that u commented on my thread
Only halfway though reading the thread but love where this is heading
Low with HP and a turbo and I've got a thing for turbos after my latest oval project
Great stuff keep up the great work |
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BusJunky Samba Member
Joined: February 27, 2009 Posts: 568 Location: Norwalk, ohio
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Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2018 9:08 am Post subject: Re: The Typewriter Business Pumpkin Bus |
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dawerks wrote: |
Phone Dials and your bus look sick! |
Thanks, bro! Having early phone dials on a bus has been a dream of mine for several years now. Really excited that it’s finally happening. _________________ Leroux's Autowerks “like us on fb”
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BusJunky Samba Member
Joined: February 27, 2009 Posts: 568 Location: Norwalk, ohio
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Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2018 9:12 am Post subject: Re: The Typewriter Business Pumpkin Bus |
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vwuberalles wrote: |
This thing is shaping up to be my favorite bus on the Samba. |
Thanks, Buddy! It’s my favorite, too! 🤗
Someone I don’t know saved pics of my bus and posted the before and after’s on Facebook and Instagram. Then I started getting all kinds of friend request from fellow bus enthusiast. I’m friends with the guy who shared it, it felt really good to have my work noticed. Feeling grateful for sure! _________________ Leroux's Autowerks “like us on fb”
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BusJunky Samba Member
Joined: February 27, 2009 Posts: 568 Location: Norwalk, ohio
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Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2018 9:16 am Post subject: Re: The Typewriter Business Pumpkin Bus |
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braddick wrote: |
Not sure how I missed this build thread
I'm embrassed to say maybe it was the typewriter and pumpkin thing, things I properly didn't like as a kid ha ha
Anyway wow great stuff I now feel honoured that u commented on my thread
Only halfway though reading the thread but love where this is heading
Low with HP and a turbo and I've got a thing for turbos after my latest oval project
Great stuff keep up the great work |
Thanks, Pal!! I’m huge Mango bus fan. I had one about 10 years ago that I traded for a Porsche. I really wish I wouldn’t of done that now. If I had to pick just one color as my favorite bus color. It’d be mango. The small hatch and those little tail lights, it’s just perfect! Thanks for reading my thread and chiming in. I’ll be following that mango build 😎 _________________ Leroux's Autowerks “like us on fb”
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BusJunky Samba Member
Joined: February 27, 2009 Posts: 568 Location: Norwalk, ohio
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BusJunky Samba Member
Joined: February 27, 2009 Posts: 568 Location: Norwalk, ohio
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Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 11:46 am Post subject: Re: The Typewriter Business Pumpkin Bus |
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I mixed up a vinegar, salt and hydrogen solution in a spray bottle and started spraying the bare metal last night. It’s not rusting it as fast as I’d hoped for, but it’s begining to oxidize. Once it’s good and rusty again, I’m gonna do body work and use some filler to blend the welds a little better. Then I’m gonna tape off the surface rust and blend the paint in higher up the nose and doors. I just brushed the paint on to see how well it actually matched. I’m going to spray it when all the body work is done. Rear corners, rockers, apron and deck lid all need some work.
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slow36hp scott wimberley
Joined: August 09, 2004 Posts: 3113 Location: mukilteo washington
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western auto Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2013 Posts: 293 Location: yuma,az
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Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 4:30 pm Post subject: Re: The Typewriter Business Pumpkin Bus |
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that turned out great |
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BusJunky Samba Member
Joined: February 27, 2009 Posts: 568 Location: Norwalk, ohio
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Burlyhammer Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 1693 Location: Great north woods Maine
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Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2018 4:54 pm Post subject: Re: The Typewriter Business Pumpkin Bus |
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Wow that looks clean. 😎 |
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d-rick Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2006 Posts: 889 Location: Columbia,MO
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Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2018 4:57 pm Post subject: Re: The Typewriter Business Pumpkin Bus |
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Looking mighty fine my friend _________________ 1959 mango-trailerbus
1962 single cab *1/2
1966 13 window
1967 panel/camper
1968 cig-panel *1/2
1968 passenger bus *1/2
1969 beetle
1969 dormobile
1978 sage green Westy
1990 DoKa
2002 Golf TDI |
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BusJunky Samba Member
Joined: February 27, 2009 Posts: 568 Location: Norwalk, ohio
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Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2018 11:49 pm Post subject: Re: The Typewriter Business Pumpkin Bus |
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Burlyhammer wrote: |
Wow that looks clean. 😎 |
Thanks Dave! I read your thread this morning. I think you should paint your dash. It really will give it a better feel inside. I had a standard bus a few years ago and I kept it og for a while. Then one day I painted the bumpers, then I did the roof. Then I did the dash. It really made the bus look a lot nicer, even tho it was a patina survivor. But it’s your bus, but I think you’d like it if you did. Happy New Years!! _________________ Leroux's Autowerks “like us on fb”
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BusJunky Samba Member
Joined: February 27, 2009 Posts: 568 Location: Norwalk, ohio
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Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2018 11:52 pm Post subject: Re: The Typewriter Business Pumpkin Bus |
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d-rick wrote: |
Looking mighty fine my friend |
Thank, Dan!! Jen and Adriyanna did most the painting. I’m working on the motor. I also ordered all the material for the interior. _________________ Leroux's Autowerks “like us on fb”
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hoagy86 Samba Member
Joined: September 18, 2012 Posts: 366 Location: Illinois
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Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2019 8:19 am Post subject: Re: The Typewriter Business Pumpkin Bus |
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Sooo awesome man! Great work, love the effort you put into this! Long live the Pumpkin Bus! |
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pondoras box Samba Member
Joined: March 22, 2004 Posts: 1214 Location: Eerie PA
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Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2019 1:54 pm Post subject: Re: The Typewriter Business Pumpkin Bus |
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I got a chance to meet Jen and Dave today and see this bus in person, man it looks good. The work he has done and the stuff he has planned is top notch, when done it will definitely be one of those instantly recognized and known buses.
I am glad I had the chance to meet you guys, genuine nice people. If you are near Norwalk Ohio, do yourself a favor and arrange a visit, cool things are afoot in Norwalk! _________________ Looking for anything from Hal Casey Motors out of Hamburg New York, from license plate surrounds to matchbooks.
1961 23 Window (Bobo)
1965 11 Window (Zelda)
1965 13 Window (Lucas)
1957 Oval ragtop
1988 Cabriolet VR6 conversion
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BusJunky Samba Member
Joined: February 27, 2009 Posts: 568 Location: Norwalk, ohio
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Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2019 9:13 am Post subject: Re: The Typewriter Business Pumpkin Bus |
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I placed a custom order on some material. It’s called Ancient Buchanan Tartan. I searched all over for a plaid that would suit my needs and give a really fun vibe to compliment this bus. I think it’s a perfect fit. When that showed up, Jen began making the seat covers while I made custom seat frames out of 1/2” EMT and a bender. I used ply board in the center of the hoops and drilled from the sides to screw it down. Then I took a punch and countersunk the screw holes. Here’s what we came up with.
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BusJunky Samba Member
Joined: February 27, 2009 Posts: 568 Location: Norwalk, ohio
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Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2019 9:19 am Post subject: Re: The Typewriter Business Pumpkin Bus |
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Once the frame was complete, I glued 3” firm foam to the seat bottom and back. Meanwhile Jen was working on the first cover.
Jen hard at work!!!
Now we’ve got one seat built. For a couple of upholstery armatures, I think it looks fantastic!! Now on to the next seat!!! Thanks for everyone’s support! _________________ Leroux's Autowerks “like us on fb”
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oakman Samba Member
Joined: February 05, 2014 Posts: 1715 Location: Edge of the Desert, Ca
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Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2019 10:32 am Post subject: Re: The Typewriter Business Pumpkin Bus |
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The seat looks awesome!! You two have some mad skills!!! _________________ Brandon |
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cdennisg Samba Member
Joined: November 02, 2004 Posts: 20264 Location: Sandpoint, ID
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Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2019 10:36 am Post subject: Re: The Typewriter Business Pumpkin Bus |
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You may want to eliminate those screws into the edge grain of the plywood, that will be a very week point int he system. Weld some tabs to the underside of the frame and screw up through those into the bottom of the plywood. Much stronger in the long run.
Looking great, love the tartan! _________________ nothing |
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