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BarryL 
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Location: Casa de Oro, California
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 Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 6:41 pm Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White |
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| Looks intensely professional. |
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GERMANAIRE
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Location: BUFORD,GA.
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| Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2018 10:49 pm Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White |
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| BarryL wrote: |
| Looks intensely professional. |
Thanks Barry, may not be Barrett Jackson quality but I am trying to make it look good. Can wait for paint almost there. |
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type2rescuemaine
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| Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 5:30 pm Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White |
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| GERMANAIRE wrote: |
| may not be Barrett Jackson quality |
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GERMANAIRE
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| Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2019 4:50 am Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White |
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Bruce Jackson
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| Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2019 12:35 pm Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White |
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| Absolutely awesome build on this bus; Im right behind you on welding projects and Im seeing a lot of moves Im going to make (i.e inner spot welds on rockers). I have one tech question for you: whats the compressor you're using? I can see it in the background of a few pics...Im finally going to get one, but don't want a monster that can't be moved around a little bit; Im realizing the limitations of corded vs air tools in the small spaces. Thx! |
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velvetgreen
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Location: Canada
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| Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2019 12:58 pm Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White |
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secret is out on how to speed up project- bring it to work - lol
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GERMANAIRE
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| Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2019 7:35 am Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White |
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Bruce here is a pic of the compressor I am using. I use a combination of air and electric drills. I use an electric drill for grinding down the heavy part of the weld then use a air angle grinder for smoothing out. That way I am not having the compressor running all day. It works well and have had it for years. I will be getting a bigger one for my new shop soon  
Velvetgreen, I get a chance during down times late in the afternoon at times, sometimes I am out in the bay at 1 or 2 late in the evening just to get things done. Trust me can’t wait to finish 
This pic is at my friends place getting panels prepped for paint!
Getting closer now |
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velvetgreen
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| Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2019 8:01 am Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White |
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| looks great I admire your work ethic to get it done! |
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Bruce Jackson
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| Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 7:19 pm Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White |
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Bruce here is a pic of the compressor I am using. I use a combination of air and electric drills. I use an electric drill for grinding down the heavy part of the weld then use a air angle grinder for smoothing out. That way I am not having the compressor running all day. It works well and have had it for years. I will be getting a bigger one for my new shop soon
Velvetgreen, I get a chance during down times late in the afternoon at times, sometimes I am out in the bay at 1 or 2 late in the evening just to get things done. Trust me can’t wait to finish
This pic is at my friends place getting panels prepped for paint!
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Thanks for the info. I go back and forth over what size to get. But youve done great work that one! Keep the pics coming! |
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junichi
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| Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2019 8:17 am Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White |
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Lots of great work here to watch. Can you tell us about the materials you are using for the seats? Are those seat pads off the shelf? If not, what materials are you using?
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GERMANAIRE
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| Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2019 9:48 pm Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White |
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| Hey Junichi sorry for the late response bud been super busy and working lots of overtime. The seats are TMI and the pads are WolfburgWest. Seat frames where media blasted and powder coated mat black. They can out pretty good and happy with the material and finish of the seats. Thanks for the comments. More pics posting soon |
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GERMANAIRE
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| Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2019 11:30 pm Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White |
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So finally got back on the bus and put some work in after taking a break. Finally got the bus in a daily driver paint job to enjoy with the family so no trailer queen here, built to cruize Definitely have to Thank my Wife Jenny, Son Ethan, Daughter Amber and Brother Jose for helping me get this Bus ready. We still more work to do and hope to have the bus done soon. Here are some updated pics last 2 at detailers getting cut and buffed.
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peecee69
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DubStyle
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| Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2019 8:57 am Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White |
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Great work! Thank you for this idea too.
What did you use to make these corner panels? I tried masonite and it cracked.
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GERMANAIRE
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| Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2019 10:24 am Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White |
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Thank you for the comments. Yes being at the Fire station does limit the amount of work but I try . To be honest I really can’t afford a big money paint job, I build my busses to enjoy with my family, plus I am building a new house so that option was a no go. As for the roof panels and rear quarter panels and kick panels, they are 1/8” 5’x5’ Birch Panels. They work great and give the right amount of flex. For the rest like front doors, cargo, long panel, quarter panel, rear hatch panels I used Lowe’s Luan style panels. Should be posting new pics of panels installed and bus finished soon. Thanks, Peter
Oh yeah the heater plugs were in the plumbing Dept at Lowe’s |
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GERMANAIRE
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| Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2019 8:34 pm Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White |
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Picked up the Bus today and Thanks to Chris from Zero Defects Auto Detailing in Braselton, Ga for his Hard Work, Professionalism and Friendship. He went Above and Beyond on this Bus and it Truly Looks Amazing. I Highly Recommend Chris, Incredible Attention to Detail and Workmanship. Almost ready, can’t wait to get out and cruise this Bus with the Family.
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LAGrunthaner
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GERMANAIRE
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| Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2019 4:43 am Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White |
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Thanks Linda, Pearl White is actually one of my favorite colors for a bus.
I think it’s cool 😎, but VW did have some great colors and have many more that are cool as well, PGSG, Dove Blue, Sealing Wax Red, Turkis, Mouse Grey etc. Considering vintage logos on this one and have several ideas may post one or two of them soon. Thanks again, Peter |
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LAGrunthaner
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| Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2019 3:46 am Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White |
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GERMANAIRE, please post some of those logo ideas as I often struggle with my pearl white as being dull but you got my heart pumping with yours and pearl white is a perfect canvas for logos. Being a sticker gal I love the sticker bus but I prefer logos of any kind. Got love the sticker bus (forgot the name).
I've always wanted the ICE bus
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Thanks Linda, Pearl White is actually one of my favorite colors for a bus.
I think it’s cool 😎, but VW did have some great colors and have many more that are cool as well, PGSG, Dove Blue, Sealing Wax Red, Turkis, Mouse Grey etc. Considering vintage logos on this one and have several ideas may post one or two of them soon. Thanks again, Peter |
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