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vwmike
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 Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2016 10:35 am Post subject: Re: 1959 Swedish Campingbox |
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Nice detail work, especially chamfering the leading/trailing edges of the brake shoe material!!!
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Thanks Bill,
I didn't chamfer the brake shoes myself. They are some older Raybestos shoes the local flaps had sitting on their shelf for a long time, judging by how dirty the box was, lol. They are definetly superior to the no name white box Chinese ones most places sell right now.
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vwmike
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| Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2016 10:29 am Post subject: Re: 1959 Swedish Campingbox |
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Great looking bus. and nice job on the paint.. did you get the complete interior or was it sold off before you bought it from Chris?
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Thanks Trevor,
Yes I got all the interior and all the bits and pieces Chris had collected for it. The interior isn't exactly good enough to just put it back in the bus as is. I started working on it this fall, will get back to it soon. |
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BulliBill
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| Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2016 11:20 am Post subject: Re: 1959 Swedish Campingbox |
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Haven't had anything terribly interesting to post up till now. Been busy chasing parts, cleaning, and wrenching. Tonight I finally got the front end all back together. I went a little nuts and did everything. New tie rods, drag link, center pin, bearings, and all the brake stuff right down to the hardlines. Also got a set of campingbox's beautifully rebuilt spindles on as well. Even put on an orig 67 sway bar just for good measure.
I think this bus had relatively low mileage but a hard life. I took off the orig shocks, and center pin out. Both showed surprisingly little wear, as well I was able to reuse the orig VW brake drums, and even after having them turned they are well within spec. Very little of the mechanicals are trashed or wore out, mostly it's rust and very stiff old grease from sitting for so long. I wish I knew the last time it had been driven.
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Nice detail work, especially chamfering the leading/trailing edges of the brake shoe material!!!
Bill
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oldbusboy
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| Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2016 10:21 am Post subject: Re: 1959 Swedish Campingbox |
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Great looking bus. and nice job on the paint.. did you get the complete interior or was it sold off before you bought it from Chris?
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vwmike
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| Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 9:33 pm Post subject: Re: 1959 Swedish Campingbox |
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Haven't had anything terribly interesting to post up till now. Been busy chasing parts, cleaning, and wrenching. Tonight I finally got the front end all back together. I went a little nuts and did everything. New tie rods, drag link, center pin, bearings, and all the brake stuff right down to the hardlines. Also got a set of campingbox's beautifully rebuilt spindles on as well. Even put on an orig 67 sway bar just for good measure.
I think this bus had relatively low mileage but a hard life. I took off the orig shocks, and center pin out. Both showed surprisingly little wear, as well I was able to reuse the orig VW brake drums, and even after having them turned they are well within spec. Very little of the mechanicals are trashed or wore out, mostly it's rust and very stiff old grease from sitting for so long. I wish I knew the last time it had been driven.
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vwmike
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| Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 2:44 pm Post subject: Re: 1959 Swedish Campingbox |
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| Here is my untested idea for my '59 camper bus. I clean the surface, spray Ospho or Krud Kutter on the metal, let it dry well and then brush on POR 15 clear. On the outer surface of the bus, I then spray a flat, clear top coat to cut the gloss and blend with the rest of the paint. That's what I did on the front valance.On the underside of the bus, I haven't been doing the flat paint. I think this will protect the look that I want. This is the passenger side rear wheel well. Sometimes, the clear turns a little brown or yellow, I'm not sure why. Under the bus it's not a problem. [/img] |
Interesting ideas. I haven't come to a finall conclusion myself on what works and looks the best.
Also been taking a brake on the body, as I am waiting to pick up my air compressor and welder when I go visit my parents in the next couple weeks. I started working on the mechanicals and have the front end completely torn apart right now.
Also picked up this sweet little 1600sp last night. It's a really nice orig motor(look at the gloss on the og paint on the shroud) that was rebuilt then stuck into dry storage the last 25yrs. Heard it run on the floor before I got it. Will pull the heads and barrels and check everything over make sure none of the rings are frozen. Also need a bus exhaust for this too of course. One big piece of the puzzle off the list....
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vwmike
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| Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 2:39 pm Post subject: Re: 1959 Swedish Campingbox |
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Personally I would stay away from the waxoyl in the engine bay. Pretty sure its main use is in confined boxed areas. From memory I had a feeling it was highly flammable so just a quick google and here's a brief non VW forum of opinions and tips.
http://www.theminiforum.co.uk/forums/topic/155902-waxoyl/
I'd rather a surface rusty bus than a blackened toaster. |
Good to know, thanks for the info, I wasn't aware of this and did some readi after you posted this |
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| Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2016 10:02 pm Post subject: Re: 1959 Swedish Campingbox |
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Here is my untested idea for my '59 camper bus. I clean the surface, spray Ospho or Krud Kutter on the metal, let it dry well and then brush on POR 15 clear. On the outer surface of the bus, I then spray a flat, clear top coat to cut the gloss and blend with the rest of the paint. That's what I did on the front valance.
On the underside of the bus, I haven't been doing the flat paint. I think this will protect the look that I want. This is the passenger side rear wheel well.
Sometimes, the clear turns a little brown or yellow, I'm not sure why. Under the bus it's not a problem. [/img]
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| Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2016 12:30 pm Post subject: Re: 1959 Swedish Campingbox |
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Personally I would stay away from the waxoyl in the engine bay. Pretty sure its main use is in confined boxed areas. From memory I had a feeling it was highly flammable so just a quick google and here's a brief non VW forum of opinions and tips.
http://www.theminiforum.co.uk/forums/topic/155902-waxoyl/
I'd rather a surface rusty bus than a blackened toaster.
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vwmike
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| Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2016 9:22 am Post subject: Re: 1959 Swedish Campingbox |
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| You could use some waxoyl or similar product over the light rust in the engine compartment to protect and keep it from getting any worse. Linseed oil also works really well, but may not last as long as the waxoyl type products. |
I noticed one of our local auto supply places has started carrying waxoyl last time I was in. I'll have to pick some up and try it, I've heard lots of good things about it, should be good. |
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| Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2016 3:06 pm Post subject: Re: 1959 Swedish Campingbox |
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You could use some waxoyl or similar product over the light rust in the engine compartment to protect and keep it from getting any worse. Linseed oil also works really well, but may not last as long as the waxoyl type products.
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vwmike
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| Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2016 12:14 pm Post subject: Re: 1959 Swedish Campingbox |
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| So what would you do? My bus looks similar in the rear, and underneath. There is some rust. I don't think i want to do a full on paint on the bottom. But I want to clean it up and stop the rust. |
Myself I wouldn't hesitate to use it underneath, and on floors, battery trays, etc where it's not so visible and you want to protect the metal as much as possible. It's a good product and I've always had great luck with it. One of my beetles has the entire chassis done with it for 15 years now, and it's amazing how well it's held up, only issue is where I've scrapped it off over speed bumps. It's just not quite the right color and is far too shiny to match the look of the factory bus primer if that's something your worried about.
On new metal, or stripped and non pitted og Metal, epoxy primer and paint are superior imho. |
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| Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2016 9:07 am Post subject: Re: 1959 Swedish Campingbox |
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| So what would you do? My bus looks similar in the rear, and underneath. There is some rust. I don't think i want to do a full on paint on the bottom. But I want to clean it up and stop the rust. |
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vwmike
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| Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2016 8:29 am Post subject: Re: 1959 Swedish Campingbox |
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Honestly, I would definitely not POR15 any more. I've been using the stuff for years on buses but I am not going to any longer, at least on og paint examples. I just don't think it looks right.
POR15 and the like have their place for sure but I wouldn't over use it and you might regret using it down the road from an originality and aesthetics point of view. And once its on there..... |
Thanks Eric. Sat in the garage last night over a couple beers and came to the same conclusion. Just not the right look. |
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joshbuchan
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| Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2016 8:14 pm Post subject: Re: 1959 Swedish Campingbox |
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| Recognize the name but don't know him. Could use them if they're late 58. |
I'm not sure the exact months but I gave him heads up...ill pm you his number. |
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earlywesty
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| Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2016 5:14 pm Post subject: Re: 1959 Swedish Campingbox |
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Honestly, I would definitely not POR15 any more. I've been using the stuff for years on buses but I am not going to any longer, at least on og paint examples. I just don't think it looks right.
POR15 and the like have their place for sure but I wouldn't over use it and you might regret using it down the road from an originality and aesthetics point of view. And once its on there..... |
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vwmike
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| Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2016 4:44 pm Post subject: Re: 1959 Swedish Campingbox |
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| Recognize the name but don't know him. Could use them if they're late 58. |
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joshbuchan
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| Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2016 2:39 pm Post subject: Re: 1959 Swedish Campingbox |
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| do you know JohnnyV in Kelowna? im looking for 3 more 2/55 crows feet and he just offered me some 58 ones |
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vwmike
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| Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2016 12:11 pm Post subject: Re: 1959 Swedish Campingbox |
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I've been super busy lately with work, so no major milestones lately, but have been gettin in a few hrs here and there, getting things cleaned up and stripped. Got the gas tank out, cleaned and repainted. Also cleaned up both battery trays and Por 15'd them. They are super solid no rust, and look great now. Stupid question, wondering what others opinions are. Would you paint out the rest of the engine compartment or leave it? The ocd in me wants to keep going with it. These only came with primer in here being westy painted don't forget.
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vwmike
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| Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2016 9:01 am Post subject: Re: 1959 Swedish Campingbox |
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Great thanks for the info Everrett. Something else to hunt for at the swaps  |
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