'71 Bus Project in NH

gmag69 · Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 4:58 pm Post subject:

Keep up the good work man. Your doing a good job.

Geno Very Happy

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DEadsfo · Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 5:11 pm Post subject:

I tell you now,you will look back on these days working on this bus with your dads help amongst the best days of your life,I know this because like many other guys on this site working with your dad is where the enthusiasm to persue and to persist on thankless tasks comes from

4Doora · Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 8:49 pm Post subject:

Will post some pics when the floor's done. we got another few pieces in, and went over that with some lab metal (metal/filler stuff)

but i got some major news....
the other day my dad was talking to this guy about selling him the car lift that's sitting in our garage, unassembled and not being used. They got to talking about vws, when this guy says, "I got one of them vw engines, it's a 6 cylinder though, made by Porsche" Exclamation

Turns out, it's a '71? porsche 911 engine
So my dad offers a trade, and he was more than happy to comply (+$).
He says it's complete, with transmission too.

Have to wait till next Thursday for him to bring it over, and get this lift outta the garage. (going to be the longest week ever)
...but if the engine is any good, it's going in the bus Dancing

I hope to god it's in good condition, because rebuilding it would cost a ton of $$$ Pray

Oh, and

Edit: Forgot to mention, i got the seal kit for my jalousie, so i will be rebuilding it tomorrow Confused

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4Doora · Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 12:08 pm Post subject:

Some pics of the floor repair:
Floor was too weak to fill the small holes, so more panels went in

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

Lab metal dried and shined:

Painted with rustoleum (wet):

Going to paint over that with a matching color, the rustoleum is too white

Not professional, a little lumpy, but i'm not falling through any time soon Very Happy

Oh, how i wish it were thursday (i'm getting antsy)
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4Doora · Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 11:07 am Post subject:

hey everyone, I figured I'd update some things...

We got the Porsche motor a few weeks ago, and it was a total fluke
no biggie, i wasn't expecting it to be all that great condition (though i had hope)
So as far as the engine goes, I'll probably get a 1776 long block

Since we got the floor all squared away we haven't been doing much, because I've been in school and working mostly

But i came home from school yesterday and my father was busy doing this:

seeing it really got me motivated on getting my ass in gear and getting some more done Very Happy

I'm going to make a table to put between seats, hinged under the window
anyone have any ideas on what i could use for a foldable leg? (besides a foldable table leg from a camper)
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vwdadpaul · Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 2:11 pm Post subject: 71 bus

wow! i think you are doing a great job on your bus.
my son and i are also doing a 71 bus. the pics are in the gallery.
i hope your forum will inspire him.
thanks
Paul

4Doora · Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 4:54 pm Post subject: Re: 71 bus

4Doora · Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 5:02 pm Post subject:

"Wood is Good"

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pwilson · Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 5:55 pm Post subject:

Wow! I must say, the slats are killer! I have a '77 westy and I need to put new panels in, after seeing your pics I think I may have to go the slat route, too.

DirtyReggae · Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 7:39 am Post subject:

wow, this looks amazing. i wish i had the freaking time and money to do some serious work like this. honestly, looks good man. i want to see some pictures of the finished project!
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gmag69 · Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 7:46 am Post subject:

What are your plans for the wood? Paint or stain? It's looking good . Keep up the good work.

Geno Very Happy

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Cptn. Calzone · Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 9:53 am Post subject: 71 Westy project

Hey nthe bus is really looking good.I did a number of projects with my dad years ago with cars and bikes, the memories are golden, the lessons learnedare priceless, AND you got a kick ass Bus to boot,RIGHT ON MAN!!

4Doora · Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 11:55 am Post subject:

Thanks for all the compliments Very Happy

Cptn. Calzone · Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 12:27 pm Post subject: 71 Resto

Man you got some gold there with the vintage map and all!!When you clear coat thge wood the grain will stand up, be patient and sand it all down with 220 grit, blow or dust off the junk, lather rinse and repeat a few(3-4),this will give you a smooth and very durable finish.Home depot sellls a quick drying poly that I can attest to ease of use.Keep up the good work

thewalrus · Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 1:39 pm Post subject:

brando06 · Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 2:01 pm Post subject:

Your bus is lookin totally killer dude... A couple questions i have for you... Could you give me the link for the part that you used to fix your windshield?? And also how much was all of the wood?? What did you use to screw the wood into the ceiling??

Andrea and Skip · Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 2:56 pm Post subject:

I know it's been said before-- but you are doing some incredible work there!

I bought my bus when I was 17, too-- despite the five years it was out of commission, it has been my pride and joy. Your hard work will pay off and hopefully you'll be reaping the benefits for ten-twenty-even thirty years!

Best of luck and keep the pictures coming!!

4Doora · Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 4:28 pm Post subject:

gmag69 · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 5:26 am Post subject:

68nofussbus · Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2007 2:54 pm Post subject:

4Doora . Where did you get those sun roofs at ? They look realy cool , were they hard to put in , sealing and cutting ? thanks for the info looks great keep up the great work


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