What did you work on your bus this weekend?

69westy · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 3:18 pm Post subject:

My weekend

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stefan69 · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 5:01 pm Post subject: the weekend

I stripped out the rock n roll bed, cleaned the inside top and bottom. Got the bed re upholstered.

Looking good.

Stef

Cool

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BIGTSV · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 5:29 pm Post subject:

I ate a bucket of greasy chicken by some little lake, other than that all I did to my bus was drive it and check the oil Very Happy

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busdaddy · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 5:44 pm Post subject: Re: the weekend

onion456 · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 7:03 pm Post subject:

i actually did something this weekend, first time in months for my non-running bus. Ground down the stud bosses on my exhaust manifold, and chased the stud holes to try and buy a little more wiggle room. for some reason my whole setup isnt sealing right, trying to chase away this pesky exhaust leak.

next weekend i will actually have a few dollars to throw at it! looking forward to muriatic acid/metal etch/por15 tank sealer, a new fuel gauge sender, and possibly (if i have enough dough) a new fuel filter and all new fuel lines, new injector seals, and time to rebuild my fuel system.
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'76 Creamsicle 7-passenger 2.0 CS FI
'85 Tan Westy

willsmith2 · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 7:43 pm Post subject:

I dove in deep. I changed the steering shaft coupling disc, steering box, drag link, center pin, steering dampner, one ball joint (which was a biotch) and tried to adjust the parking brake.

I wanted to do the brake pads and shoes but thankfully they didn't need it as I am to flippin tired. I was also wanting to install the hardwood flooring that has been sitting in my shop for two weeks but we'll have to wait on the cosmetics.

I will take it in for the full-on alignment soon.

Next weekend go for a drive and night under the stars. hopefully.

Zeen · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 8:07 pm Post subject:

I vacuumed it and checked the oil. Then I tossed in a hibachi and a cooler full of burgers, brats and beer, and headed to the Michigan game for a tailgate party!
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DubKru · Samba Member Joined: July 08, 2007 Posts: 298

Got my tins cleaned up, got the head back from the machine shop, head put on, tins sorted (two sets, best of two), Got engine back in the bus. Today I put the other HE on and finished wiring the alternator.
Tomorrow I tackle the slow starter, hookup the clutch and gas, and hopefully start her up. Wish me luck.
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OG Velvet · Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 10:43 pm Post subject:

Sanded and painted pop-top and put on new seals. Putting hardware back on cabinets after stripping and staining. Looking for a godamn matching carpet rem so I can put things back together.
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'69 Sunroof Beetle
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autiger78 · Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 10:58 pm Post subject:

Pulled all the glass in my new bus, found the usual fun rust...

Cleaned out the interior...all kinds of junk in there...found a full Craftsman socket set, various tools, enough seats and junk for 3 busses, etc.

On the funny side, anybody want to buy a 80's Smith Corona electric typewriter or a really nice women's Osprey Aether backpack (size xsmall)? Found those in there too! Laughing

Johnny.Baba · Samba Member Joined: August 13, 2006 Posts: 476

Fresh oil and filter... Smile

Redd73 · Samba Member Joined: March 05, 2007 Posts: 836

i drove the backroads from louisville to lexington and back and got crazy with my nieces and nephew who LOVED the bus.

then my brakes started feeling really wierd on the way back. i stopped near frankfort only to find out my brake fluid was almost gone. bought some and refilled it but the brakes were still wierd the rest of the way home. when i got in sunday the brakes felt fine as i backed down the driveway to move the bus over so my girl could go to work monday. there was a small spot near my front passenger wheel though so i think ive got a small leak. the fluid level is still pretty much where i filled it too in frankfort.

ill be diagnosing the problem sometime this week when i have time and hopefully fixing it next weekend.
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73 Westy 2000cc w/dual solex (engine code GE) + aftermarket AC

Beagledog1 · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 6:17 pm Post subject:

I did something I've wanted to fix since I got my bus 4 years ago..

I replaced the broken plastic pins in my turn signal switch, so my turn signal will return on its own. I bought a used switch at a show last month, and used the plastic pins from that one to replace the broken ones in my switch. Now she cancels, just like new!
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'79 Westy 2.0L FI

wunderbus · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 6:48 pm Post subject: weekend

Put in a new stereo systym: JVC with remote, pioneer 6x9 speakers in boxes, a bass box, and a amp mounted in the closet.
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gusthebus · Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 10:18 am Post subject:

i fixed the gas leak which turned out to be a five dollar rubber elbow piece and not the filler neck i thought it was and i fixed the electric choke that i thought didnt work but turned out the three screws that hold it on were just loose Laughing

twinfalls · Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 10:46 am Post subject:

I did, about nothing.
All I had planned, I could not do, because I twisted my back.

To, at least do something, I tried to go at the bus inspection.
I just started it, added oil ( I noticed I had water dropplets on the oil stick....what's up, doc ? ).
No luck; Nearby, inspection centers were all booked up on that day.
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OG Velvet · Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 7:03 pm Post subject:

Got the interior back in. It's not perfect, but my wife and I like it.

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'67 13 Window
'77 Westy
'69 Sunroof Beetle
'65 Honda Dream

yellowvan82 · Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 9:21 pm Post subject:

OG VELVET, your child is very lucky to be driving around in such a nice Westy! Believe me when I say that he/she will remember the rides for the rest of her life! I'm 18 and still remember many camping trips and rides to school! Smile

As for what I did to my Westy (*the same one I used to drive around in as a kid) this weekend, I took the interior appart and am in the process of getting it ready to get it's engine out. After that its off to the body shop!
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blitzkrieg59 · Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 9:36 pm Post subject:

Replaced the pilot bearing, put the motor back in at the last moment, drove to VW cruise, drove back, took of the exhaust, and took off the passenger side manifold. Tomorrow this manifold will meet a machinist to get things nice and straight.
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norcalmike · Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 10:54 pm Post subject:

I havent had a chance to touch my bus. ive been too busy messing with my daily driver pickup lately. Confused

i outta go back to driving the westy every day


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