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Elvin_hr Samba Member
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 Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2011 Posts: 12844 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 Samba Member
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 Samba Member
Joined: July 22, 2011 Posts: 4806 Location: Colorado
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 5:32 am Post subject: |
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Good save! _________________ Special Thanks to:
Headflow Masters - Vista, CA
www.headflowmasters.com |
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oorwullie Samba Member
Joined: May 01, 2003 Posts: 2365 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 Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2007 Posts: 405 Location: Lexington, SC
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:19 am Post subject: |
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crushie Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2011 Posts: 878 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. _________________ 1974 VW Combi 1800 Auto. Weber 32/36 |
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crushie Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2011 Posts: 878 Location: alberta
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:42 am Post subject: |
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Very nice, and you even made some of your own parts.
Insane the talent out there. _________________ 1974 VW Combi 1800 Auto. Weber 32/36 |
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crushie Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2011 Posts: 878 Location: alberta
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:42 am Post subject: |
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Very nice, and you even made some of your own parts.
Insane the talent out there. _________________ 1974 VW Combi 1800 Auto. Weber 32/36 |
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crushie Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2011 Posts: 878 Location: alberta
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:42 am Post subject: |
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Very nice, and you even made some of your own parts.
Insane the talent out there. _________________ 1974 VW Combi 1800 Auto. Weber 32/36 |
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Pinetops Samba Member
Joined: March 24, 2007 Posts: 2987
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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 Samba R&D Dept.
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. _________________ 88 Van WBX, A/T - 13 JSW TDI 6M/T - 2012 Touareg TDI Sport |
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chimneyfish Samba Member
Joined: July 28, 2009 Posts: 881 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. _________________ 1965 Type 1 Deluxe (1200cc)
1976 Type 2 T2b Microbus L (1800cc Type 4)
Previously...
1972 T2 Camper (Devon), 1988 Golf, 1972 Type 1, 1984 Polo, 1972 T2 Camper (Danbury) |
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barefootwestie Samba Member
Joined: September 19, 2005 Posts: 1551 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? _________________ 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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CoastalAirCooledVW Samba Member
Joined: September 02, 2012 Posts: 1882 Location: Mckinleyville, CA (Humboldt County)
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 8:08 am Post subject: |
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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 _________________ 1966 Velvet Green Standard |
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Westfabulous Samba Member
Joined: January 07, 2007 Posts: 4207 Location: The tropic of Canada, dodging the giant flying moose of Surrey!
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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. _________________ *****************
"I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today." |
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BusterBrown Samba Member
Joined: December 15, 2009 Posts: 1397 Location: Arizona
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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. _________________ 1978 Sage Green Westfalia (Happy Trails, SOLD)
1977 Transporter
Life is short. Can I have some of yours? |
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justcruzin Samba Member
Joined: July 31, 2005 Posts: 1493 Location: United States
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chabanais Samba Member
Joined: July 27, 2002 Posts: 4866
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 2:12 pm Post subject: |
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Nice! _________________ "I spud therefore I yam." |
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skills@eurocarsplus Samba Peckerhead
Joined: January 01, 2007 Posts: 16883 Location: sticksville, ct.
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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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Elvin_hr wrote: |
547 Additional treatment against rust for hollow sections |
i see that was well worth it good job! _________________
gprudenciop wrote: |
my reason for switching to subaru is my german car was turning chinese so i said fuck it and went japanese....... |
Jake Raby wrote: |
Thanks for the correction. I used to be a nice guy, then I ruined it by exposing myself to the public. |
Brian wrote: |
Also the fact that people are agreeing with Skills, it's a turn of events for samba history |
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