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wrstp Samba Member
Joined: August 29, 2007 Posts: 206
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Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 5:26 pm Post subject: Bobs bay westy rust repair FAQ |
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Bob from Banner Elk dropped off his bay for some rust repair today.
The westy is in really nice shape and super sweet interior. It does however have some rust issues.
A little beat up around the headlight.
Of coarse the window bed has some rust. Cool to see the previous owners got some use in Wisconsin state parks. To bad the window is cracked cause stickers are cool.
Rocker in and out look great.
Front of wheel opening not so much! |
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wrstp Samba Member
Joined: August 29, 2007 Posts: 206
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Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 5:37 pm Post subject: |
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Left rear is really nice with just a small dent.
Apron and decklid real rusty but with the help of a donor lid she will be like new.
Battery tray and right rear will be replaced with rust free new panels.
More apron issues!! |
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wrstp Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 5:46 pm Post subject: |
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Again rocker in and out look great.
Same dogleg rust on this side and floor looks a little crusty.
Overall a really nice bus and i am sure there will be some suprises along the way. I think I will tackle the headlight first as it seams to be pretty solid and no need for the welder. |
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wrstp Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 6:32 am Post subject: |
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I managed to get back to the garage and with the help of a few hammers, dollies and just a touch of heat the head light is much straighter.
I took the door off for easy excess to both sides.
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Yondermtn Samba Member
Joined: November 21, 2007 Posts: 609 Location: Illinois
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 7:27 am Post subject: |
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Nice work and thanks for posting this project.
My bus has similar rust issues, slightly less severe. I look forward to seeing how you tackle rest of the rust. |
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wrstp Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 9:11 am Post subject: |
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Thanks I hope I can help. |
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wrstp Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 9:16 am Post subject: |
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Took the windshield out and cleaned up the window bed and looks like a call to Monkeynut for some funky green metal is in order
Amazing what a wire wheel will uncover |
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JPunt Samba Member
Joined: September 11, 2011 Posts: 147 Location: West Michigan
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 12:50 pm Post subject: |
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Could you PM me and give me some advice as how to remove the metal piece in front of the dash. Or if there is another link point me in that direction. I am planning to repair the area under my windshield as well. Thanks! |
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barefootwestie Samba Member
Joined: September 19, 2005 Posts: 1551 Location: Johns Island, SC
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Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 6:50 am Post subject: |
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Keep us posted on the progress. _________________ My Bus Restoration Blog
https://myvolkswagenbus.com/
1973 Westfalia
"Getting better....one repair at a time."
Other VW's owned through the years, in no particular order:
'67 Beetle,
'67 Ghia Hardtop,
'72 Ghia Convertible,
'72 Westfalia |
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MRshotglass Samba Member
Joined: November 14, 2006 Posts: 185 Location: OKC
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Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 9:56 am Post subject: |
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This gives me hope in my bus. I've got similar rust issues, except my passenger floor has a 6" hole straight through it, and the bottom of my sliding door is pretty much gone. I'm almost afraid to ask what rust repair like that costs.. _________________ -Wes
71 Super Beetle - "Squirt" |
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wrstp Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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Started working on the grill area and had an unexpected visitor.
So out goes the bus and on with the cover for a nice bug bomb!
Not super rusty but in need of repair to prevent further holes.
I like to use 20 guage sheet metal for any and all panels I make. After test fitting I use 3m's weldable primer on the inside to help prevent future rusting from the inside.
Grinding and being patient as you weld helps prevent warping and pin holes in the final repair.
I like to use straight edges through out the repair to keep track of the panel and reduce the amount of bondo needed before paint.
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wrstp Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 6:13 pm Post subject: |
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I was also able to make it down to Monkeynut Vw for a very nice funky green window bed panel! Hopefully will have time tomorrow to trim it in.
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AB westy nut Samba Member
Joined: June 01, 2010 Posts: 1124 Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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Can I ask what this job is going to cost? Feel free to PM me with the details if you don't feel comfortable posting it here. _________________ 1963 Ruby Red 356 Cabriolet
1976 Sage Green Westfalia Deluxe |
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grafiks Samba Member
Joined: August 13, 2005 Posts: 11 Location: Banner Elk, NC
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Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 7:03 pm Post subject: |
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Looking good. A lot of work and you just got it on Friday. Looking forward to getting it back and a new paint job.
Thanks,
Bob
The Owner |
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Bala Samba Member
Joined: December 04, 2003 Posts: 2613 Location: Austin, TX
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Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 9:05 am Post subject: |
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I love seeing quality repairs, very nice!
_________________ 1976 Westy
1966 Beetle |
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wrstp Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 9:13 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Bala I just hope this helps save a few more buses down the road. |
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OE800 Samba Member
Joined: April 01, 2007 Posts: 42
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Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 2:55 pm Post subject: |
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awesome work so far! threads like this make me really excited to start repairing my rusty bus. |
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wrstp Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 3:08 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks OE800 and I hope to have some pics of the window bed repair soon. |
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wrstp Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 5:58 pm Post subject: |
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Found some time to do a little work on the window bed today. After triming then some weldable primer I got it tacked in.
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wrstp Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 6:04 pm Post subject: |
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Got the window panel in today and now rust free
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