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BarryL 
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Location: Casa de Oro, California
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| The JB Weld Is shaped like a square above the rod for the number 1 cylinder |
If nothing else got damaged then it is mostly cosmetic. If you can make it not splash-leak then it should go forever like that. |
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KombiMadness
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Location: Sunshine Coast, Australia
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Third owner and with second owner's kids knocking on your door bringing you original parts....... Doesn't get much better!
Makes me sad that I had to sell my original, rust free '59 15 window which was also SWR/BG. 
But I'm very happy for you 
Absolutely brilliant! 
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BUGTHUG
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Joined: April 22, 2007
Posts: 833
Location: KANSAS toto's fire hydrant
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Yes this is a heart warming story, I'm glad there are still busses hiding and are showing up. I, along with others are glad you are doing the right thing in the repairs and not changing a lot of stuff. If the 2nd owner shows up with a OG seat and you want to sell that one, I need one for my 63 , 15 window 
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1963 15 window bus
1966 VW bug
1966 21 window micro bus
1969 Dune Buggy
1965 VW bug
1974 VW bug
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RHD Notch
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Joined: April 06, 2007
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Location: Joshua Tree, CA
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| Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2016 5:42 pm Post subject: Re: My first split window bus. 1963 15 window |
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Just read this cover to cover. Awesome bus and story! Every now and again somebody is in the right place at the right time and the bus ends up in the right hands. I'm so glad you chose to preserve it rather than restore...
Was the middle seat the bus was born with ever found?
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| I am at the point where I hardly want to own anything that isn't original paint. |
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| I have some other projects I'd like to finish first and I want to drive this bus while I'm working on those to help stay motivated. |
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oakman
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Joined: February 05, 2014
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Location: Edge of the Desert, Ca
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| Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 1:57 pm Post subject: Re: My first split window bus. 1963 15 window |
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One of the nicest original paint desert finds ever! I love this bus. Thanks for sharing.
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Just read this cover to cover. Awesome bus and story! Every now and again somebody is in the right place at the right time and the bus ends up in the right hands. I'm so glad you chose to preserve it rather than restore...
Was the middle seat the bus was born with ever found? |
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desert westy
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Joined: October 01, 2011
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Location: Twentynine Palms, Ca
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| Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2017 8:31 pm Post subject: Re: My first split window bus. 1963 15 window |
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Thanks for the compliments. Bus has not been reunited with its original middle seat yet, but I did make an interesting "find" today. I was cleaning out the garage and found a set of what I am thinking are the original splash pans. When I first found this bus, I did not know a thing about split windows. The bus was used as a storage shed so I grabbed what I thought was VW and left everything else behind. Now that I've learned a few things, I am certain that I missed a few things. Next time, I am taking everything.
Also, I have been collecting parts for a new motor. Plan is to build a 1600 single port that will look the a 1500 that came in a 63 bus. Here are some of the parts:
All of these parts have been sourced/rebuilt by Samba members. I'll be using a new case, new heads, counterweighted crank and would like to use a doghouse cooliing shroud. Generator is 12 volt, but fits in a 6 volt stand. I will be driving to shows soon... |
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Eric&Barb
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Joined: September 19, 2004
Posts: 24732
Location: Olympia Wash Rinse & Repeat
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| Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2017 8:55 pm Post subject: Re: My first split window bus. 1963 15 window |
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If you are going with 1600 P&Cs, might consider going with a 74 mm CW crankshaft instead. Will need little to no clearancing, and a little shimming between case and cylinders to keep the compression down.
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EverettB
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desert westy
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Joined: October 01, 2011
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Location: Twentynine Palms, Ca
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| Posted: Sun May 12, 2019 5:53 pm Post subject: Re: My first split window bus. 1963 15 window |
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New motor is almost done. 1600 single port with a dog house oil cooler and 12 volt generator. Built to look like a stock 1963 1500. All parts purchased from or rebuilt by TheSamba members |
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Eric&Barb
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Location: Olympia Wash Rinse & Repeat
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| Posted: Sun May 12, 2019 6:01 pm Post subject: Re: My first split window bus. 1963 15 window |
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Looks nice!
The vacuum line needs some TLC to keep fuel getting into the distributor vacuum can, ruining the rubber diaphragm.
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Eric&Barb
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| Posted: Sun May 12, 2019 6:05 pm Post subject: Re: My first split window bus. 1963 15 window |
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Metal fuel pump to carb line is also a nice item to have.
From the early 1963 model bus Owner Manual:
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desert westy
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Location: Twentynine Palms, Ca
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| Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2019 4:53 pm Post subject: Re: My first split window bus. 1963 15 window |
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I have had this tent for a few years. It's a Sundial Pent-Tent. Realized I put it on backwards after it was on the roof. Not sure if I am brave enough to climb up the ladder. |
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Dustin B
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Location: hesperia, Ca USA
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| Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2019 6:18 pm Post subject: Re: My first split window bus. 1963 15 window |
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I definitely wouldn't climb the ladder with it on the long panel like that. Sweet tent thought.
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Original paint and patina extravaganza http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=187156 |
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desert westy
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Location: Twentynine Palms, Ca
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| Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2021 8:22 pm Post subject: Re: My first split window bus. 1963 15 window |
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Broke down for the first time. The outlet tube on the fuel pump popped off resulting in a gas soaked distributor. This is a nicely rebuilt fuel pump purchased from a reputable samba member. The tube seems to be the same on both sides and I am wondering if simply presses back into the fuel pump. I doubt that I'll reuse this pump, probably order another and keep this as a spare. Time to order a Blazecut extinguisher.
Fuel pump is the one pictured a few posts above. |
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Eric&Barb
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Location: Olympia Wash Rinse & Repeat
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| Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2021 9:43 pm Post subject: Re: My first split window bus. 1963 15 window |
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Just put the tube back in and use a center punch around the hole to crimp it back in. Can also do a poor mans knurl on the tube end to go back into the hole.
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desert westy
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Location: Twentynine Palms, Ca
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| Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2023 11:11 am Post subject: Re: My first split window bus. 1963 15 window |
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Finally installed a headliner. Just need a few more windows and feel like I’m done. |
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oakman
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Location: Edge of the Desert, Ca
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| Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2023 11:26 am Post subject: Re: My first split window bus. 1963 15 window |
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Headliner looks great!!! I'm sure it's really quiet now when you're driving.
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desert westy
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Location: Twentynine Palms, Ca
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:12 am Post subject: Re: My first split window bus. 1963 15 window |
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Octavio recommended and installed Dynamat under the headliner. Made a huge difference. |
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