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dovebluebird Samba Member
Joined: June 28, 2022 Posts: 2 Location: earth
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Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 1:19 pm Post subject: Dimensions front mask VW T1 |
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Hi, I have a big problem. I can't weld, so I hired a coachbuilder to weld me a new front mask.
The coachbuilder cut everything off, including the A pillar on the passenger side, the front panel and the window frame.
Now the VW bus has a big hole and everything that still hangs on the legal body has no more dimensions.
Can someone give me the measurements so that a new coachbuilder can continue the project?
Thank you for your help. |
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mandraks Samba Member
Joined: November 28, 2004 Posts: 7047 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 1:32 pm Post subject: Re: Dimensions front mask VW T1 |
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sorry, can't help you with the dimensions, but maybe this will cheer you up.
You have a coachbuilder, and you are already half way there:
Link
_________________ regards
Uli
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'53 3-Fold Oval, L35 Metallic Blue, looking for a narrow hatch panel |
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easy e Samba Member
Joined: May 28, 2008 Posts: 3931 Location: 1 hr north of Santa Barbara
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Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 1:53 pm Post subject: Re: Dimensions front mask VW T1 |
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A bit surprised you're going to let them keep working on it, given their major mistake.
It might be easier/more reliable to find someone with a bus in your city, and have them come by (so it can be measured). _________________ aka: Evan
Spreadsheet for Bus RPM, based on gearing & tire size (Excel format)
Searchable, click-navigable 1958 Bus Parts List |
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swiss_bulli Samba Member
Joined: February 17, 2017 Posts: 123 Location: Switzerland
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mandraks Samba Member
Joined: November 28, 2004 Posts: 7047 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 3:18 pm Post subject: Re: Dimensions front mask VW T1 |
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easy e wrote: |
A bit surprised you're going to let them keep working on it, given their major mistake.
It might be easier/more reliable to find someone with a bus in your city, and have them come by (so it can be measured). |
i think he is getting a new coachbuilder to work on it. _________________ regards
Uli
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easy e Samba Member
Joined: May 28, 2008 Posts: 3931 Location: 1 hr north of Santa Barbara
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Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 4:08 pm Post subject: Re: Dimensions front mask VW T1 |
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mandraks wrote: |
easy e wrote: |
A bit surprised you're going to let them keep working on it, given their major mistake.
It might be easier/more reliable to find someone with a bus in your city, and have them come by (so it can be measured). |
i think he is getting a new coachbuilder to work on it. |
Oh ya... just saw he said "new coachbuilder" (duh). _________________ aka: Evan
Spreadsheet for Bus RPM, based on gearing & tire size (Excel format)
Searchable, click-navigable 1958 Bus Parts List |
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mandraks Samba Member
Joined: November 28, 2004 Posts: 7047 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 4:43 pm Post subject: Re: Dimensions front mask VW T1 |
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easy e wrote: |
mandraks wrote: |
easy e wrote: |
A bit surprised you're going to let them keep working on it, given their major mistake.
It might be easier/more reliable to find someone with a bus in your city, and have them come by (so it can be measured). |
i think he is getting a new coachbuilder to work on it. |
Oh ya... just saw he said "new coachbuilder" (duh). |
i went to the Derek Zoolander School for Kids that don't read good _________________ regards
Uli
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Who.Me? Samba Member
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dovebluebird Samba Member
Joined: June 28, 2022 Posts: 2 Location: earth
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Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:51 am Post subject: Re: Dimensions front mask VW T1 |
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Thank you for the support.
The front mask is missing and the windows too.
Can someone post the size of the windows, please?
Thanx. |
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