| Author |
Message |
SkooobaSteve
Samba Member
Joined: March 23, 2005
Posts: 3152
Location: Dothan Alabama
|
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
broozebrothers
Samba Member
Joined: June 02, 2008
Posts: 297
Location: Los Angeles
|
 Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 9:01 am Post subject: |
 |
|
| &Dan wrote: |
Well, I'll be damned....
That Bus is from 30 miles west of us- Alpine, Texas. |
Was that bus Really out of Alpine Texas?? ..Great town!.. I love the Railroad Bar. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Snoop Bob
Samba Member
Joined: May 06, 2003
Posts: 2687
Location: Florida
|
| Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 12:11 pm Post subject: |
|
|
How did you "Zinc" coat the pieces?
_________________
| BarryL wrote: |
| Put your lips onto the little tit with the hole in it inside and make a good seal. You can suck and blow but with a little resistance. It gets better after it's wet. |
| EverettB wrote: |
| I would be interested in knowing the sizes of the various shafts. |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
zuggbug
Samba Member
Joined: June 17, 2008
Posts: 3479
Location: Anderson SC
|
| Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 12:37 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Snoop Bob wrote: |
| How did you "Zinc" coat the pieces? |
x2
by the way - very nice job on the bus.
_________________
SOUTHERN INTEGRITY AIRCOOLERS
58 15 window
56 westy |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
61TXghia
Samba Member
Joined: July 17, 2009
Posts: 950
Location: El Paso, TX
|
| Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 2:01 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Great Job!! What was the effect you were using on the first photos where your background was fuzzy, they look great. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Bendango
Samba Member
Joined: September 04, 2005
Posts: 593
|
| Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 5:47 pm Post subject: |
|
|
zinc coating was done by a company.
I found it hard to chace down - I expected some chrome plating companies would do it but the ones I spoke to did'nt.
In the end I spoke to a company trough work - all I did was give them a box of rusty bolts 
For those pics I put them in photoshop, if your familiar with it....
copy the pic into a new layer ( so you have 2 copies one on top of the other)
Gausian Blur the top layer (under the fliter menu)
then erase the top layer where you want to give the effect of depth of field.
Can't wait to get some nice after pics one day not too soon
_________________
I want a real garage.
WANTED - [WTB] 55-62 Bus Thin Lip Package Tray SWR
Getting Used - SWR 60 westy copy built by vw ( apparently  )
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=320866
| Braukuche wrote: |
| Where did you find the elephant dick? |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Bendango
Samba Member
Joined: September 04, 2005
Posts: 593
|
| Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2011 7:27 am Post subject: |
|
|
Just a few fiddly bits going on, but i thought it looked nic OG heater blanket thing + most of the OG clips that survived - coated.
Master Cylinder and pedals popped in - it's taking me ages working out where is all goes back again!
Any way question!! - my master cylinder has 4 open exits for the brake lines, 2 for lines 2 for brake warning light senders.
Behind the view on this pic at the rear end of the cylinder; there's a 5th lump of metal where a brake line could have been but there's no whole.
I'm going to take it to the machine shop and get them to put one in for me. Then the 2 wholes at the rear should lead to the front brakes.
Does this sound like it should be safe? Or should I just take one of the sensors out?
Also whats the size of the spacer I need to make for this?
Few nice shots of my mates perfect glossy black handy work. Cheers Nico!
Near mint inside when I opened it - nice surprise.
_________________
I want a real garage.
WANTED - [WTB] 55-62 Bus Thin Lip Package Tray SWR
Getting Used - SWR 60 westy copy built by vw ( apparently )
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=320866
| Braukuche wrote: |
| Where did you find the elephant dick? |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
bus guy
Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2002
Posts: 785
Location: Southsea, UK South Coast
|
| Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 3:56 pm Post subject: |
|
|
You need to run a T fitting for the front brake lines out of the one hole. From memory the rear hole in the pic runs the line to the T, the front outlet runs to the rear.
The spacer I think around 8-10mm. I had some laser cut a while back and can measure the thickness if you need. Great work by the way! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Bendango
Samba Member
Joined: September 04, 2005
Posts: 593
|
| Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 6:36 am Post subject: |
|
|
Yeah I thought about using a T fitting but it did'nt seem to feel right to me.
You dont think having another outlet machined into the body would be better?
Yeah if you can measure one of those spacers that would be great. I'm assuming I'll be re using the old push-rod without cutting it down or anything?
(I was just about to ask if you have any spacers to sell - but I just like making stuff )
_________________
I want a real garage.
WANTED - [WTB] 55-62 Bus Thin Lip Package Tray SWR
Getting Used - SWR 60 westy copy built by vw ( apparently )
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=320866
| Braukuche wrote: |
| Where did you find the elephant dick? |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
bus guy
Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2002
Posts: 785
Location: Southsea, UK South Coast
|
| Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 8:22 am Post subject: |
|
|
I know the CSP dual circuit kits also suggest a T fitting. I have converted tens of buses to dual circuit over the years and that's always how I have done it.
I do have some of the spacers, but they are zinc passivated in a yellow passivate, so wouldn't match the rest of your stuff |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Bendango
Samba Member
Joined: September 04, 2005
Posts: 593
|
| Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 9:01 am Post subject: |
|
|
yellow passivate???
sounds nice, sounds technical - i never heard that word before
theres only one option
redo the lot!
yellow passivate everything!
_________________
I want a real garage.
WANTED - [WTB] 55-62 Bus Thin Lip Package Tray SWR
Getting Used - SWR 60 westy copy built by vw ( apparently )
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=320866
| Braukuche wrote: |
| Where did you find the elephant dick? |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
bus guy
Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2002
Posts: 785
Location: Southsea, UK South Coast
|
| Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 1:21 pm Post subject: |
|
|
This is it
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Snoop Bob
Samba Member
Joined: May 06, 2003
Posts: 2687
Location: Florida
|
| Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 4:01 pm Post subject: |
|
|
The stock dual master system uses a "T" in front.
_________________
| BarryL wrote: |
| Put your lips onto the little tit with the hole in it inside and make a good seal. You can suck and blow but with a little resistance. It gets better after it's wet. |
| EverettB wrote: |
| I would be interested in knowing the sizes of the various shafts. |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
superalex
Samba Member
Joined: December 10, 2008
Posts: 60
Location: tavira, algarve, portugal, europe
|
| Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 8:12 am Post subject: |
|
|
| it only needs 1 pressure switch. i guess the other one was fitted there to close the extra exit. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Bendango
Samba Member
Joined: September 04, 2005
Posts: 593
|
| Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 9:54 am Post subject: |
|
|
| superalex wrote: |
| it only needs 1 pressure switch. i guess the other one was fitted there to close the extra exit. |
AH pressure switch!! In my mind it was a warning light in case i lost pressure or somthing - hence I would need 2 one for each cylinder.
Right so I just take a pressure switch out and run 2 cables to the front
DOH!
_________________
I want a real garage.
WANTED - [WTB] 55-62 Bus Thin Lip Package Tray SWR
Getting Used - SWR 60 westy copy built by vw ( apparently )
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=320866
| Braukuche wrote: |
| Where did you find the elephant dick? |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Bendango
Samba Member
Joined: September 04, 2005
Posts: 593
|
| Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 9:55 am Post subject: |
|
|
| bus guy wrote: |
This is it
|
Cool - how thick is it? and in case I get lazy how much ( if you have any spare)
_________________
I want a real garage.
WANTED - [WTB] 55-62 Bus Thin Lip Package Tray SWR
Getting Used - SWR 60 westy copy built by vw ( apparently )
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=320866
| Braukuche wrote: |
| Where did you find the elephant dick? |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Snoop Bob
Samba Member
Joined: May 06, 2003
Posts: 2687
Location: Florida
|
| Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 10:41 am Post subject: |
|
|
| burwin wrote: |
| superalex wrote: |
| it only needs 1 pressure switch. i guess the other one was fitted there to close the extra exit. |
AH pressure switch!! In my mind it was a warning light in case i lost pressure or somthing - hence I would need 2 one for each cylinder.
Right so I just take a pressure switch out and run 2 cables to the front
DOH! |
Quit listening to this guy/girl. IT NEEDS 2 SENDERS/SWITCHES...The pressure sender/switch attaches to the warning light...That is exactly what it is for. A dual master uses 2 senders/switches. 1 for each stage. The dual master uses a T in the front and a T in the back.
_________________
| BarryL wrote: |
| Put your lips onto the little tit with the hole in it inside and make a good seal. You can suck and blow but with a little resistance. It gets better after it's wet. |
| EverettB wrote: |
| I would be interested in knowing the sizes of the various shafts. |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
brettsvw
Samba Member
Joined: November 22, 2007
Posts: 2145
Location: Florida
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Lobotomy
Samba Member
Joined: May 30, 2010
Posts: 517
Location: Traverse City, MI
|
| Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 12:33 pm Post subject: |
|
|
So uh, you wanna get rid of that Fiat 500? :3
_________________
Vehicles I have:
1974 Super Beetle "Reginald"
1983 AM General DJ-5
1958 Honda c-100 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Bendango
Samba Member
Joined: September 04, 2005
Posts: 593
|
| Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 1:38 am Post subject: |
|
|
| brettsvw wrote: |
Not Fair! I want a rotisserie and zink plated hardware.
On a serious note, the work you are doing will prolong the life of your bus.
I hope to be able to make the bottom of my bus look like yours when finished. I like the ide3a of primer look but sealed. |
Haha - yeah it was very well looked after by the first owner - I got a very unsettling feeling after I'd laid it all up with POR15 that the dam thing could out live me! 
Yeah if you've got the space and time to do the work yourself it's not even realy that expensive for what you get out of it at the end.
_________________
I want a real garage.
WANTED - [WTB] 55-62 Bus Thin Lip Package Tray SWR
Getting Used - SWR 60 westy copy built by vw ( apparently )
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=320866
| Braukuche wrote: |
| Where did you find the elephant dick? |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
