June 1952 molested split slow and painful refresh

[Jacks]

I am really glad that this bug found you.

[PatterBon]

Amazing ressurection! The time and effort you put into this car is incredible! Once a sad split with a big rear window is now a show class split that's going to and has already turned alot of heads! Do you have anymore pictures of the engine rebuild?
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1973 Standard Beetle
1969 Cessna 172K Airplane
1959 Karmann Ghia
US Army CH-47 Chinook Helicopter Repairer

[eurodub]

the engine is not restored. it implies far more things to do.
- first, the transmission is a brazilian one... the engine a 40HP, to switch back to 25hp i will use a splitcase from 1959 and for the moment i have 3 gearboxes taken apart to assemble one.
- second, the 25hp was rebuilt at the factory and will need to be taken apart, cleaned measured and at least the gaskets replaced.
- third, the split is now 12v. to cross the line from 12 to 6v, i will need the starter, the battery, some bulbs, which i do not have at the current moment.
all i have is the sems, wiper motor, D regulator and generator.
- fourth, i am not a qualified mechanic so these things will get on the split during the next winter maybe.

all i care now is to have as many split correct parts, until i redo all the bodywork as it should.

show quality? neaah! you should se it in person one day!
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1960 1200 model 117 deluxe ragtop
1974 T2 Westfalia Campmobile
1976 MK1 Golf

[HUGO bOSS]

[eurodub]

All the best wishes go out for you, all the sambanistas that helped me get the split to this point, to all the friends i met at Camberg 2011, to all the great people that kept me going when things were not so bright.

a big THANK YOU ! and Happy Holidays to you and those close to your hearts!

Mihai.

ps. hope you like the split with missing taillight lens, i just couldn't get the 1:1 one inside under the tree !

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1960 1200 model 117 deluxe ragtop
1974 T2 Westfalia Campmobile
1976 MK1 Golf

[HansMartin]

read all pages, amazing transformation. A lot of guts and elbow grease went into this one. Thumbs up to you and your car and best wishes for the new year.

sincerely
Hans, Norway

[eurodub]

Link


"new" toy for the winter time. restored and working original. and on a very low budget as well.

now to man up and drill the holes in the dash..
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1960 1200 model 117 deluxe ragtop
1974 T2 Westfalia Campmobile
1976 MK1 Golf

[eurodub]

since we had only negative temperatures these weeks i've been condemned to life in my own room, with only the internet close, and the garage closed shut with ice and snow.

that did not keep me from buying a Huf split steering column switch. the pod i had was opened up for a later switch so now i found the solution. besides that, my split had an oval hole in the steering tube, so a steering lock was attached there at some point of time. hopefully, the "new" lock won't interfere with the perohaus turn signal switch.

next big important thing was to buy a full set of split drums, backing plates and 4 bolt cylinders. will restore them and with new brake lines, the braking will be almost 100% original.

adding all these up, plus some tins and parts i missed for the 52split engine, plus some electric tune-ups, plus some accessories scheduled to arrive, it looks like a busy spring for me.

take care on the salty roads.
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1960 1200 model 117 deluxe ragtop
1974 T2 Westfalia Campmobile
1976 MK1 Golf

[lovethatconvertible]

Well I hope your Keeping the Fiat warm too

[eurodub]

the "bad" thing is that the garage was made just for a fiat and a split. they fit so tight that i have space just to pen the door to get inside the split. and with the fiat... is a complete routine.. push it backwards, get in, park it in, exit, push it forward.

the fiat is there now, staying dry.
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1960 1200 model 117 deluxe ragtop
1974 T2 Westfalia Campmobile
1976 MK1 Golf

[eurodub]

right now the split brake setup is a reality.

what i have:
4 bolt backing plates front/rear
split drums front/rear
4 bolt split cylinders, 19mm front, 16mm rear + 2 extra 17mm
19 mm split master brake cylinder with solid complete metal reservoir
copper brake lines
all these will need resleeve and new pistons/seals but that's only a minor problem.

what i need:
front and rear brake shoes springs
a few (2-3) adjusters + adjuster spacers
split brake shoes but for the moment later ones will do, hopefully. anyone have a set for sale?

ahh yes.. spent all my cash on a set of split popouts. they're missing one latch and seals, but problem will be solved soon. these being said, my split will look like swisscheese in no time, with alll the extra holes.

spring is here, i did manage to open the garage. the awakening is scheduled for mid april.
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1960 1200 model 117 deluxe ragtop
1974 T2 Westfalia Campmobile
1976 MK1 Golf

[leeezard7]

very nice build... good job bringing back the split.

[eurodub]

a month later...

still need a hinge and seals for the pop-outs but decided i'd run them like this for a while. i paid some $$ on them, and now i'm short on cash to buy new seals and afford a complete new hinge from Ricardo in Argentina. i tried to find some replacement rubber here but no luck. saw on John Henry's split some black pinch welting for the body frame ... but couldn't find it here no matter what i tried.

in the end of may i'll be on vacation so i replaced all the brake parts. the split cylinders will be stainless sleeved so if i'm lucky enough i'll test the split brakes on the Austrian Alps roads.
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1960 1200 model 117 deluxe ragtop
1974 T2 Westfalia Campmobile
1976 MK1 Golf

[johan_l]

[eurodub]

i understand perfectly what you are saying.
i thought of that , in fact i did not get any brake fluid in yet, so i might put a dual circuit while i'm at it.

one month to go, lots of things to check /redo/ recheck

also changed all the oil, the rubber fuel lines, cleaned the fuel tank, changed the fuse panels with ones that had covers (usually i got fuses flying out hit by things in the trunk)

had an unpleasant surprise to find the early oval tank i had like 6 pinholes so i can't use it. and that delays my plans of having the dehne fuel gauge fitted.
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1960 1200 model 117 deluxe ragtop
1974 T2 Westfalia Campmobile
1976 MK1 Golf

[Kjell Roar]

Edited, wrong.
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My car, Aug. 4th, 1955 / an early 56: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=610438

[johan_l]

The nice thing with putting the reservoir on the cylinder itself is that it is as close to original as you can get I think... the split did not have a reservoir inside the trunk, yes, it is far easier to check and fill inside the trunk... but on an split you will have to crawl under the car to do this... Refilling should not be needed in an ok system and changing fluid still requires to go under the car... So I'm pleased with this solution, it makes the car a lot safer with minimum changes and fully reversible...

failing brakes is not that fun... but, I'm still having one circuit on the oval I use every summer... but I would sure consider fitting dual if to take it onto alp roads...
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Johan, Sweden
1960 Karmann-Ghia coupé
1957 Oval window
Bastard Split window <-- Translate

[Kjell Roar]

Sorry, forgot that. Sold my split ("big Window" converted) many years ago.


Nice car, Eurodub. I was in Bad Camberg and had a look
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I got a historic car, every scratch got a history...

My car, Aug. 4th, 1955 / an early 56: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=610438

[eurodub]

Hello, we're back!

This time the split took a trip to Berchtesgaden in Germany, a 3500km round trip through Romania, Hungary, Austria and then south from Salzburg, Austria, 20km in Germany.

As usual, the split behaved flawlessly, the only problem was a dead generator regulator that was changed on spot, as i had it in the emergency parts box. average 6,5l for 100km fuel consumption, 110-115kmh on highway

There were some very nice places to visit such as the Jenner peak 1874m, the Konigssee lake, and the best of all, the Rossfeld Panorama Strasse, one of the nicest roads i've ever seen. hint: after 20:00PM the entry is free so we took a night cruise and a day cruise.

the only sad moment was when we went to Salzburg in a Opel..
we were going down a hill when after a curve, an green oval vert was climbing followed by a blue oval with roofrack and luggage. both from Norway i think by the registration plates. they were going for the panorama strasse, i presume. we went further and after another curve, i almost cried... 1 black or dark blue 1948 chromed banana bumper split, one 195x sand colored split, 1 oval vert, 1 split vert in dark green-light green combo with westfalia trailer... i think colleagues with the first ones. our cars were some 4-5 km away tucked in the garage. it was just too late to join them

my year's task: a website, a thread, something where anyone can announce their plans of trips in beetles-busses-vws across europe, so we can meet if possible. i missed such a nice chance to have an spontaneous international meeting at 1600m altitude road

Now some pics. My friend in the 57 ragtop was kind enough to bring her beetle from some 400km away, even if she was 7 months pregnant. she took all the pics, and i'll upload most of them to picasa once sorted.

The pair i am so used to. the car i like so much to see in front or in the rear view mirror. 1957 rag, 6volts, original, nice accessories, fun little car to drive.

yours trully making a friend... i mean pulling the cat's tail..

the house we lived in. rented an appartment for 11 days with bath, full kitchen 2 bedrooms and living. we cooked, barbecued, so we saved a lot of money this way. the Bavarian beer was so nice, we drank the local beer and found out that is better to buy in crates, a 6 pack is just not big enough

and the morning view

in the Konigssee parking lot. jenner peak is not in this view but close.

panorama strasse by night

and by day

on the roads ...

now preparing for a small beetle meeting here, and then on to making plans for Hessisch Oldendorf. one year is not enough. well, for me it isn't

Take care, and have a nice holiday too!
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1960 1200 model 117 deluxe ragtop
1974 T2 Westfalia Campmobile
1976 MK1 Golf

[Stetoppingphoto]

lovely shots mate! them roads look incredible

i plan the trip to Oldendorf next year, looks a decent show
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