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Elvin_hr
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Joined: January 27, 2013
Posts: 94
Location: Zagreb, Croatia
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 Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 4:29 am Post subject: Restoration Military VW Bus T2B model 1973 |
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Hello everyone. My name is Elvin and I live in Zagreb, Croatia. I'm 47 years old. I want to introduce you to my van. I bought it almost two years ago. It looked like this:
First wash and inspection:
Model :
Type 2 (T2) mod. 231(2) :
- Kombi
- 8 seater (arrangement 2-3-3)
- Sliding door right
- LHD
Chassis number 2332062064
Serial number 062 064
Modelyear 1973
Planned production date Tuesday, 07 November 1972
Number for production planning
(temporary serial number) 7409
Type of engine Type 1 (AD) - 1584cc, 37 kW (50 bhp DIN)
Type of transmission Manual 4-speed gearbox
178 Securing parts for C runner
119 Eberspacher BN4 petrol heater whith air recirculation connection and outlet in load/passenger compartment
100 Without VW logo on front
149 With outer and center underfloor plates (belly pans)
191 With outer and center underfloor plates (belly pans)
542 Special equipment for German army 231, German army
547 Additional treatment against rust for hollow sections
632 Special suppression 1.6 liter engine (47, 50 BHP) 211-274, German Army
Type of transmission Manual 4-speed gearbox
Paint color L319 - Olive Green (RAL 6014)
Remark : German Army
Interior color (doorpanels and seats) 51 - Dark Beige Leatherette
Destination Germany, Bundeswehr (Germany Army)
Rotting front rack for a crane and front rails and door sill missing.
View of the bar from the front door
Pictures longitudinal beams:
Purchased the sheet:
Some parts I've made myself
jack brackets are made by my designs
B pillars made:
Here are some pics of my garage where work mainly take place.
Restoration of the end of the van
Old beams are cut out:
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Base for color
Coloring…
I drew and designed the VW sign:
The sign is 220 mm in diameter, slightly larger than the original, which is 180 mm, the thickness is 6 mm aero Dura marks 3.1354
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I've created the emblem on the horn button on the steering wheel
New restored steering wheel
My daughter with a van
Sandblasted and galvanized brake parts and fuses. This roughness can be seen in some parts was corrosion.
brake inspection
new carpet
I worked roof upholstery. Last upholstery is made from hardboard and coated foam upholstery, as in modern vehicles.
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Engine 1600 ccm, 50 HP
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Tcash
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Joined: July 20, 2011
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Location: San Jose, California, USA
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| Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 5:01 am Post subject: |
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| Hello, good job, thanks for sharing. How long did it take you to complete the project? |
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Elvin_hr
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Joined: January 27, 2013
Posts: 94
Location: Zagreb, Croatia
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| Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 5:12 am Post subject: |
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| I started the restoration in May 2011th. I still to fix electric instalation. |
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curtis4085
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Location: Colorado
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| Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 5:32 am Post subject: |
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Good save!
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oorwullie
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Location: fribourg,switzerland
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| Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 5:58 am Post subject: |
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well done.  |
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sofakingcool
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Location: Lexington, SC
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crushie
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Location: alberta
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| Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:41 am Post subject: |
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Very nice, and you even made some of your own parts. 
Insane the talent out there.
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crushie
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Very nice, and you even made some of your own parts.
Insane the talent out there.
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crushie
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Very nice, and you even made some of your own parts.
Insane the talent out there.
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crushie
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Very nice, and you even made some of your own parts.
Insane the talent out there.
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Pinetops
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Joined: March 24, 2007
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| Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:55 am Post subject: |
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| Impressive work, your bus looks great. I like the simple, yet highly functional interior. |
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borninabus
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Joined: May 18, 2006
Posts: 4539
Location: Arizona Highways
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| Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 7:19 am Post subject: |
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Um...
WOW 
Some buses have all the luck.
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chimneyfish
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Location: United Kingdom
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| Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 7:43 am Post subject: |
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Awesome work. I like the Wolfsburg decal for the horn button, what sort of material did you use to make it, and then how did you print it? The curve of the button always hinders application of flat stickers, they always crease up.
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1976 Type 2 T2b Microbus L (1800cc Type 4)
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barefootwestie
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Location: Johns Island, SC
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| Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 7:54 am Post subject: |
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WOW is all I can say. Now, when you coming to the states to help me with mine? 
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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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CoastalAirCooledVW
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Location: Mckinleyville, CA (Humboldt County)
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Nice looking bus! I really like the emblem, better than that Chinese junk now a days. I don't think a VW bus would be my vehicle of choice if I was in the army though 
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Westfabulous
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| Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 8:39 am Post subject: |
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| crushie wrote: |
Very nice, and you even made some of your own parts.
Insane the talent out there. |
Crushie, I'll see your 4 posts, and raise you 1. Couldn't agree more.
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BusterBrown
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| Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 8:52 am Post subject: |
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Wow, now that's some extensive work. And skills. Bravo, well done! Thanks for taking the time to document it, and for sharing it with us. It will inspire those who think "It can't be done".
Looks like the bus's future life will include camping? I hope you can afford to take a break after all that work.  
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justcruzin
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chabanais
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Nice!
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skills@eurocarsplus
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| Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 3:41 pm Post subject: Re: Restoration Military VW Bus T2B model 1973 |
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547 Additional treatment against rust for hollow sections |
i see that was well worth it good job!
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