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easy e
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Did you look in the classifieds?
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ThatVWGuy
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| Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2017 3:40 pm Post subject: Re: Dormobile top restoration |
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| They look like original trim pieces to me the ones on my so42 dorm look the same. |
Anyone know of a reproduction that looks the same or similar? |
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low54
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| Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2017 1:30 pm Post subject: Re: Dormobile top restoration |
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They look like original trim pieces to me the ones on my so42 dorm look the same.
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ThatVWGuy
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| Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2017 5:06 pm Post subject: |
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| xavi_242 wrote: |
plastic trim corners...
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Where did you find these pieces of trim? |
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xavi_242
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| Hey Xavi- No problem thought I would ask- from a function point of view the bay sink unit is probably a better choice. Great looking bus - camping season is coming so hope it gets to see some miles on the road |
I got that fridge with the idea of chopping to look like a SO42 one... Then changed my opinion...
yes camping season is here, in May I have 2 campouts planned!
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velvetgreen
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| Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2015 10:32 am Post subject: |
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| Hey Xavi- No problem thought I would ask- from a function point of view the bay sink unit is probably a better choice. Great looking bus - camping season is coming so hope it gets to see some miles on the road |
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xavi_242
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| velvetgreen wrote: |
Thanks for the reply Xavi on the engine specs- your bus looks great! Are you in the market for a So42 icebox? (no I don't have a spare- just asking  |
not really...
the bay fridge/sink is very handy as it has more storage (in the sink as I don't use as a sink, and in the bigger upper drawer)...
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velvetgreen
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| Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2015 5:47 am Post subject: |
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| Thanks for the reply Xavi on the engine specs- your bus looks great! Are you in the market for a So42 icebox? (no I don't have a spare- just asking |
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xavi_242
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Hi Xavi
What sort of engine/tranny combo are you running in your bus that allows you to haul your family + pull that trailer? Looks like you bus no longer has the RGBs based on its stance |
Hi velvetgreen, yes straight axle and a modest 1600 SP with a Zenith 32NDIx carb on it. I am building a 1776 with some nice work in the heads and a mild cam to pull the trailer better. It is true that when we pull the little trailer, it is a litte tough...
BTW some pics of the bus... 
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velvetgreen
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Hi Xavi
What sort of engine/tranny combo are you running in your bus that allows you to haul your family + pull that trailer? Looks like you bus no longer has the RGBs based on its stance |
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xavi_242
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| blondin wrote: |
Hi Xavi
Nice curtains...  |
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blondin
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| Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2013 6:55 am Post subject: |
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Hi Xavi
Nice curtains... |
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xavi_242
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How did u get the rivet flush. Mine still has a nipple sticking out. |
Nothing special, that was how they turned with my hand riveting tool. Some rivets ended with a little nipple coming out, though.
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zuggbug
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How did u get the rivet flush. Mine still has a nipple sticking out.
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eurodub
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i can fabricate the belly pans in 1 mm sheet metal, with X pressing for added strength but i would make them removable. i think i will weld some nuts on the frame and use 6mm stainless bolts for easy mount/dismount.
now to find a dormobile top... 
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pyrOman
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Is a Dormobile suppose to have belly pans for added strength?
I have a 1960 euro kombi that will get the camper treatment and i'm considering options.
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Only if you don't want it to flex and start cracking apart at the seams.
I "belly panned" mine within 2 months of installing the top! You can really feel the difference between a bus with pans and one without! 
Also "under coated" the hell out of them! 
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| xavi_242 wrote: |
Re reading my post and checking all the hard work...
Have to say that it is worth the time and money for sure...
I don't stop enjoying the top day after day...
Here are a couple pics, note the extra weight the westy is actually pulling...
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Very nice setup with the puck.
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eurodub
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Is a Dormobile suppose to have belly pans for added strength?
I have a 1960 euro kombi that will get the camper treatment and i'm considering options.
Thanks
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xavi_242
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Re reading my post and checking all the hard work...
Have to say that it is worth the time and money for sure...
I don't stop enjoying the top day after day...
Here are a couple pics, note the extra weight the westy is actually pulling...
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xavi_242
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I only know of another split bus with dormy top in Spain...
I'll try to measure the extra height this week but expect around 15cm...
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