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PostPosted: Wed Feb 03, 2021 4:20 pm    Post subject: Kubel 2021 Reply with quote

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1973 Model. Spent about 15 yrs in a barn before a few sitting out in the elements.

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1973 Type181 Kubelwagen (Thing 2 ) 2110cc
1971 Transporter (Pickle) 1914cc
1961 Deluxe Beetle (Christine) 1776cc
1973 Adventurewagen Baja Bus (Clyde) 3.4L
1970 Formula Vee Beetle 2276cc

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 03, 2021 4:23 pm    Post subject: Re: Kubel 2021 Reply with quote

It needs everything to be touched with my magic fingers. 😂

Pans are gone.

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1973 Type181 Kubelwagen (Thing 2 ) 2110cc
1971 Transporter (Pickle) 1914cc
1961 Deluxe Beetle (Christine) 1776cc
1973 Adventurewagen Baja Bus (Clyde) 3.4L
1970 Formula Vee Beetle 2276cc

I identify as: “A Pissed Old GI ”
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 03, 2021 4:32 pm    Post subject: Re: Kubel 2021 Reply with quote

Engine runs. Checked it over. Fresh lube, plugs points and carb.

Muffler was toast

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1973 Type181 Kubelwagen (Thing 2 ) 2110cc
1971 Transporter (Pickle) 1914cc
1961 Deluxe Beetle (Christine) 1776cc
1973 Adventurewagen Baja Bus (Clyde) 3.4L
1970 Formula Vee Beetle 2276cc

I identify as: “A Pissed Old GI ”
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 03, 2021 4:36 pm    Post subject: Re: Kubel 2021 Reply with quote

The plan is to concentrate on refurbishing the chassis first, then body. Engine will be last.



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1973 Type181 Kubelwagen (Thing 2 ) 2110cc
1971 Transporter (Pickle) 1914cc
1961 Deluxe Beetle (Christine) 1776cc
1973 Adventurewagen Baja Bus (Clyde) 3.4L
1970 Formula Vee Beetle 2276cc

I identify as: “A Pissed Old GI ”
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 03, 2021 4:42 pm    Post subject: Re: Kubel 2021 Reply with quote

Refurbished chassis with new pans. rustproofing inside and out with Master Series silver/ chassis black then undercoated underside. Rebuilt front and rear suspension with new everything including disc brake upgrade. 21mm master cylinder.

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1973 Type181 Kubelwagen (Thing 2 ) 2110cc
1971 Transporter (Pickle) 1914cc
1961 Deluxe Beetle (Christine) 1776cc
1973 Adventurewagen Baja Bus (Clyde) 3.4L
1970 Formula Vee Beetle 2276cc

I identify as: “A Pissed Old GI ”
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 03, 2021 4:43 pm    Post subject: Re: Kubel 2021 Reply with quote

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1973 Type181 Kubelwagen (Thing 2 ) 2110cc
1971 Transporter (Pickle) 1914cc
1961 Deluxe Beetle (Christine) 1776cc
1973 Adventurewagen Baja Bus (Clyde) 3.4L
1970 Formula Vee Beetle 2276cc

I identify as: “A Pissed Old GI ”
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 03, 2021 8:09 pm    Post subject: Re: Kubel 2021 Reply with quote

Looks like fun and you are making quick progress. Good luck!
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 03, 2021 8:13 pm    Post subject: Re: Kubel 2021 Reply with quote

Thanks. Being retired helps albeit less income. 😂
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1973 Type181 Kubelwagen (Thing 2 ) 2110cc
1971 Transporter (Pickle) 1914cc
1961 Deluxe Beetle (Christine) 1776cc
1973 Adventurewagen Baja Bus (Clyde) 3.4L
1970 Formula Vee Beetle 2276cc

I identify as: “A Pissed Old GI ”
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 04, 2021 2:41 am    Post subject: Re: Kubel 2021 Reply with quote

time beats money every day.

you can always make money; time? no way.
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 05, 2021 3:48 pm    Post subject: Re: Kubel 2021 Reply with quote

Installed transaxle and new cv’s. Cleaned and Repacked rear wheel bearings.

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Now waiting for $$$$ to get rear brakes 🤔😂
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1973 Type181 Kubelwagen (Thing 2 ) 2110cc
1971 Transporter (Pickle) 1914cc
1961 Deluxe Beetle (Christine) 1776cc
1973 Adventurewagen Baja Bus (Clyde) 3.4L
1970 Formula Vee Beetle 2276cc

I identify as: “A Pissed Old GI ”
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 24, 2022 11:33 am    Post subject: Re: Kubel 2021 Reply with quote

Fresh paint today !😎

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1973 Type181 Kubelwagen (Thing 2 ) 2110cc
1971 Transporter (Pickle) 1914cc
1961 Deluxe Beetle (Christine) 1776cc
1973 Adventurewagen Baja Bus (Clyde) 3.4L
1970 Formula Vee Beetle 2276cc

I identify as: “A Pissed Old GI ”
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 24, 2022 11:38 am    Post subject: Re: Kubel 2021 Reply with quote

Have come a long way since my older posts

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1973 Type181 Kubelwagen (Thing 2 ) 2110cc
1971 Transporter (Pickle) 1914cc
1961 Deluxe Beetle (Christine) 1776cc
1973 Adventurewagen Baja Bus (Clyde) 3.4L
1970 Formula Vee Beetle 2276cc

I identify as: “A Pissed Old GI ”
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 24, 2022 11:43 am    Post subject: Re: Kubel 2021 Reply with quote

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1973 Type181 Kubelwagen (Thing 2 ) 2110cc
1971 Transporter (Pickle) 1914cc
1961 Deluxe Beetle (Christine) 1776cc
1973 Adventurewagen Baja Bus (Clyde) 3.4L
1970 Formula Vee Beetle 2276cc

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:00 pm    Post subject: Re: Kubel 2021 Reply with quote

Great job!, Keep knocking it out.
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:27 pm    Post subject: Re: Kubel 2021 Reply with quote

Thanks. I’ll hopefully start assembling it next week. Then i can start my engine build. Building a new “0 mile” 2110cc. 😎
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1973 Type181 Kubelwagen (Thing 2 ) 2110cc
1971 Transporter (Pickle) 1914cc
1961 Deluxe Beetle (Christine) 1776cc
1973 Adventurewagen Baja Bus (Clyde) 3.4L
1970 Formula Vee Beetle 2276cc

I identify as: “A Pissed Old GI ”
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 24, 2022 1:46 pm    Post subject: Re: Kubel 2021 Reply with quote

nice paint & wheels
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 24, 2022 7:55 pm    Post subject: Re: Kubel 2021 Reply with quote

Very nice job! The skill(s) that some people have never cease to amaze me!
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 09, 2022 7:46 pm    Post subject: Re: Kubel 2021 Reply with quote

Got more done this week

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1973 Type181 Kubelwagen (Thing 2 ) 2110cc
1971 Transporter (Pickle) 1914cc
1961 Deluxe Beetle (Christine) 1776cc
1973 Adventurewagen Baja Bus (Clyde) 3.4L
1970 Formula Vee Beetle 2276cc

I identify as: “A Pissed Old GI ”
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 10, 2022 3:38 am    Post subject: Re: Kubel 2021 Reply with quote

Nice job. How did you go about applying Master Series to the pans? I have done my whole chassis and more or less every other part of the with mixed results. It seems like the flatter the surface, the worse it looks, for example the rear acces cover plate came out like shit so matter what I did. Parts like the control arms/spindles came out great. I also had this weird problem where for some reason the black (I used AG111, not the chassis black) went on with a dull finish instead of the nice gloss. Did you thin the paint, spray, etc…? I sandblasted (pans I will scuff with sandpaper, I’m done with blasting) and applied paint with foam brushes. Two coats silver, and then 2 coats of black. I’m hesitant to do the pans because I’m worried they’re going to look awful.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 10, 2022 4:27 am    Post subject: Re: Kubel 2021 Reply with quote

I used a 3” fine bristle brush on the pan. Put it on a little heavy and it flows out better. You’re never gonna get rid of the brush marks totally unless you spray. Foam brushes just disintegrate so I never use them

If you decide to spray get a cheap gun that you’re not worried about so you don’t mess up a good one. As master series if it sets up in the gun very long it is gonna be a pain in the butt to get completely clean

. I usually undercoat the underside of the pan so it comes out really nice. On the suspension parts I use VHT epoxy for chassis and suspension. Comes out a nice semi gloss black and it’s very hard.

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1973 Type181 Kubelwagen (Thing 2 ) 2110cc
1971 Transporter (Pickle) 1914cc
1961 Deluxe Beetle (Christine) 1776cc
1973 Adventurewagen Baja Bus (Clyde) 3.4L
1970 Formula Vee Beetle 2276cc

I identify as: “A Pissed Old GI ”
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