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scottvw Samba Member
Joined: November 17, 2004 Posts: 2821 Location: Centennial, CO
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2021 8:14 am Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget (57DD added 3/15/21) |
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nice progress |
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volkswagen60 Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2005 Posts: 326
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Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2021 3:29 pm Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget (57DD added 3/15/21) |
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- I painted new decklid prop, mirror arm, and mirror clamps.
- I ordered a new decklid prop tab. Looking for a local welder
- I didn't want to cover the old JUN and 1974 registration stickers so I cut some frame tabs. Not too sure if I like it. I might change it.
- Oh, and I switched the Hayward frame for another one. More legible.
- I stripped the driver cargo door bottoms
- And a cool reflection in my friend's hubcap
- And other glamour shots for fun
- Preparing my mind to start prepping the lower portions to spray paint
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Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69820 Location: Phoenix Metro
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volkswagen60 Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2005 Posts: 326
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Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2021 10:00 am Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget (57DD added 3/15/21) |
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EverettB wrote: |
Nice frame.
volkswagen60 wrote: |
- I didn't want to cover the old JUN and 1974 registration stickers so I cut some frame tabs. Not too sure if I like it. I might change it.
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I only have one month/year tab on my Bus since it's AZ but I put it on the bottom.
I feel like it fits better there.
I don't have a great pic of the tag but you can sort of see it here:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=1728208 |
Thanks! I collect Hayward VW crap. And thanks for the photo and suggestion to hang sticker on bottom.
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volkswagen60 Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 2:09 pm Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget (57DD added 3/15/21) |
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So, a previous owner of my bus mailed me this magnet. He found it in the bus when he had it. I’m in love. I can’t wait to uncover the business name. You can see some of the letters coming through.
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ddutch Samba Member
Joined: June 17, 2020 Posts: 125 Location: Nederland
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Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2021 8:45 am Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget (57DD added 3/15/21) |
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You're doing a great job on the panel.
I love the timewarp experience you get from looking at the before and after pictures of the paint stripping process. From that synthetic bling bling purple to the rich patina look of the faded Dove blue. I reckon you might end up with up to 70% original paint. Well done!
Maybe you can get the logo's brought back the way they did on this bus; http://www.dannymckennasgarage.com/vw-type-2-t1 (The text states it's a barndoor, while its a pressed bumper Combi, albeit a very nice one imo.) |
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peecee69 Samba Member
Joined: January 27, 2005 Posts: 1572 Location: Annapolis, MD/Bloomfield Hills, MI
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Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 12:13 pm Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget (57DD added 3/15/21) |
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ddutch wrote: |
You're doing a great job on the panel.
I love the timewarp experience you get from looking at the before and after pictures of the paint stripping process. From that synthetic bling bling purple to the rich patina look of the faded Dove blue. I reckon you might end up with up to 70% original paint. Well done!
Maybe you can get the logo's brought back the way they did on this bus; http://www.dannymckennasgarage.com/vw-type-2-t1 (The text states it's a barndoor, while its a pressed bumper Combi, albeit a very nice one imo.) |
It's a shame the text hasn't been corrected to reflect it's not a barndoor. It's a nice bus, but I immediately call into question any technical information about it since the most basic part is described incorrectly. _________________ 1973 Standard Beetle - running maintenance thread - https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=675712&highlight=
1966 Doublecab - Starting resto - https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=668518&highlight= |
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volkswagen60 Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2005 Posts: 326
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Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 8:37 am Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget (57DD added 3/15/21) |
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ddutch wrote: |
You're doing a great job on the panel.
I love the timewarp experience you get from looking at the before and after pictures of the paint stripping process. From that synthetic bling bling purple to the rich patina look of the faded Dove blue. I reckon you might end up with up to 70% original paint. Well done!
Maybe you can get the logo's brought back the way they did on this bus; http://www.dannymckennasgarage.com/vw-type-2-t1 (The text states it's a barndoor, while its a pressed bumper Combi, albeit a very nice one imo.) |
Thanks for the note. That dannymckenna bus is super nice!! Thanks for sharing. I love reading writeups on buses _________________ http://www.vw-trader.com |
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volkswagen60 Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2021 7:55 pm Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget (57DD added 3/15/21) |
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Just a few noteworthy things:
- Took all handles off to have 1 key made to open all.
- I started 'collecting' blue Pepsi coolers cause they match the bus.
- Took the overheard cardboard panels down to clean and repair (not sure how I'm going to repair yet)
- Went to a local show. Pretty cool. Had fun.
- Macho sitting with the bus.
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volkswagen60 Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2021 9:22 am Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget (57DD added 3/15/21) |
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- Had a good time at the Norcal Bus Fest 16 and the Norcal Aircooled Group monthly meetup.
- Installed my handles and they all use the same key now.
- I had to clean out the cargo door rod holes, and also had to fish some extra parts out of a cargo door latch so that the handle could rotate correctly and lock. (VW always putting extra parts in mechanisms . Seems to be working fine)
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volkswagen60 Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2021 7:49 am Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget (57DD added 3/15/21) |
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3 VW events in 3 days. Mark Merrill's VW Open House, Red Barn VW Swap Meet, and Kelley Park. I left the house Friday morning, returned home Sunday evening.
- Back of bus made the HOTVW's fb page.
- My amigo gave me the license plate light lens I've been looking for.
- I had to park bus where I could see it from hotel room, plus the wheel boot.
- Slept in bus first night, hotel second night.
- A few hundred miles with no issues - it was a good weekend.
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Two Glove Boxes Samba Member
Joined: March 03, 2005 Posts: 838 Location: Texas
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volkswagen60 Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2021 7:31 am Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget (57DD added 3/15/21) |
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German Krew wrote: |
Very cool sounds like a sick ass weekend! I cant wait to see all the purple glaze from hell gone. Looking good. |
Thanks! I started stripping the roof last night. Photos coming soon... _________________ http://www.vw-trader.com |
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volkswagen60 Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 1:17 pm Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget (57DD added 3/15/21) |
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Update, photo heavy.
- Started stripping the roof. It's been a beast! Clearcoat is thick.
- I forgot my Bus Stop sign at Kelley Park and it was gone when I went back. I checked with staff and event folks- no luck.
- Installed license plate light lens.
- Brake light terminal cardboard finally gave-way so I temp fixed with some Steel Stick (sorry it's not fixed properly. One day I promise)
- Riveted a piece of aluminum to patch a hole in floor. I could feel the cold breeze when sleeping
- I overfilled my gas tank and it leaked on garage floor cardboard when I got home. I let it cool down and drained about a gallon out. This could've gotten ugly.
- I bought the little cargo handle extender so that I can close my cargo door from inside.
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FeveredMind Samba Member
Joined: December 28, 2016 Posts: 147 Location: Riverside, CA
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Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 1:38 pm Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget (57DD added 3/15/21) |
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volkswagen60 wrote: |
Update, photo heavy.
- Started stripping the roof. It's been a beast! Clearcoat is thick.
- I forgot my Bus Stop sign at Kelley Park and it was gone when I went back. I checked with staff and event folks- no luck.
- Installed license plate light lens.
- Brake light terminal cardboard finally gave-way so I temp fixed with some Steel Stick (sorry it's not fixed properly. One day I promise)
- Riveted a piece of aluminum to patch a hole in floor. I could feel the cold breeze when sleeping
- I overfilled my gas tank and it leaked on garage floor cardboard when I got home. I let it cool down and drained about a gallon out. This could've gotten ugly.
- I bought the little cargo handle extender so that I can close my cargo door from inside.
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Nice! I have been wondering when that purple was coming off the roof. Cant wait to see it all in OG paint. _________________ New to split window busses but learning new things everyday. This forum is a wealth of knowledge. Thank you everyone for sharing. |
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volkswagen60 Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2021 8:58 pm Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget (57DD added 3/15/21) |
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- Drove bus to OCTO! About 900 miles roundtrip. 25 miles of it was on a tow truck!! Passenger reduction box pouring oil 25 miles away from OCTO. Lizard Motorsports fixed it in my swap space during the show. (He's a beast). Bearing was shredded. (I had a new bearing in my breakdown box)
- 2 months after losing a BUS STOP sign, Kelley Park folks FOUND it!!
- Halloween Decoration
- Found rear reflectors at OCTO
- Went to S.O.T.O. Meet in Carmichael, CA.
Up next: Replacing swing lever kit, inspecting all brakes, bearings, seals, and fresh air box rebuild, and maybe new seals for windshields and door windows. And hopefully making the trip to Buses By the Bridge in January. Wish me luck!
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volkswagen60 Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2021 9:18 pm Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget (57DD added 3/15/21) |
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I took a break from stripping, but I'm back on it.
- Roof has been a beast. The clearcoat and shiny purple is like concrete.
- Installed the reflectors. My neighbor was able to weld a new post on one.
- Installed new felts in driver window frame and stripped it a little.
- A couple new AC Transit signs.
Looking for BBB in January!
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House Minutia Militia
Joined: June 13, 2001 Posts: 1770
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Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 10:30 pm Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget (57DD added 3/15/21) |
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Way cool to see this, I have known this bus for quite a few years, even worked on it a time or two for Mr. Bufton. It was a local staple seen all over Yreka for many years sitting out front of businesses after hours while he was inside cleaning them. He had some intricate wood shelving inside the back that housed his cleaning supplies, buckets, ladders, floor polisher, etc.
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volkswagen60 Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2022 10:15 pm Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget (57DD added 3/15/21) |
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- I finished my roof except for the center strip that I couldn't reach. One day.
- I stripped my dash.
- Bought and sold some coolers.
- Windshield seals are falling apart
- I was planning on going to Buses By the Bridge, but not going to make it.
- Looking forward to another OCTO in February
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