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wcfvw69 
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 Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2018 11:56 am Post subject: Re: single cab gate repair |
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11 days left to showtime. Not gonna make it!
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PeteSC
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| Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 10:43 am Post subject: Re: single cab gate repair |
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| glideking wrote: |
Not gonna make it!
Kurt |
 No pressure!
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Clatter
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| Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 3:24 pm Post subject: Re: 1959 Single Cab Restoration Thread "Funky Truck" |
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Just stopping by to say how I dig this build..
Cheering. 
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redxxrdr
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| Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 3:48 pm Post subject: Re: 1959 Single Cab Restoration Thread "Funky Truck" |
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So is th at a powered Rogallo/ delta wing ? Or a powered parachute hiding under that drop cloth?
So many toys, always something to do.
I'm looking forward to seeing funky truck with matching gates
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glideking
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| Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 7:32 pm Post subject: single cab gate repair |
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You can find out more about my flying on my Youtube chanel.
These gates are huge. Talk about surface area. I try to keep all of the gates in the same process at the same time. I could not bear the thought of having to start over on a whole new one let alone two more. Just when I think I put on the last coat there is always a low spot shows up during blocking that needs more mud. Elbows have lost their grease and skin is getting thin on my fingers. Machine blocking for shape does not work for me. I work by feel. Epoxy was to go on last week. These are still not ready. I do not put mud over primer. Gates have got to be good for Funky. There is always next years shows.
Using an X-Acto saw blade to adjust hinge to skin gap. Whacking the gates around with the five pound hammer to fit the gates to the truck changed my hinge gaps. Gaps must be maintained or cracks and rust will form as the hinges flex.
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1959 Single Cab Restoration"Funky Truck"
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1965 21 Window Restoration Thread (From old photos)
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glideking
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wcfvw69
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| Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2018 4:30 am Post subject: Re: 1959 Single Cab Restoration Thread "Funky Truck" |
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Now you're cooking! You're on the home stretch... 
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Decades of VW and VW parts restoration experience.
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**Now rebuilding throttle bodies for VW's and Porsche's**
**Restored German Bosch distributors for sale or I can restore yours**
**Restored German Pierburg fuel pumps for sale or I can restore yours**
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glideking
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PeteSC
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| Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2018 5:32 pm Post subject: Re: 1959 Single Cab Restoration Thread "Funky Truck" |
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| You’re doing great, Kurt! Almost there! |
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Z
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| Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2018 10:24 pm Post subject: Re: 1959 Single Cab Restoration Thread "Funky Truck" |
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| Those gates look great already! |
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BarryL
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| Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2018 9:58 am Post subject: Re: 1959 Single Cab Restoration Thread "Funky Truck" |
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| You could put MonoKote model airplane shrink wrap on it for the show then peel it off and continue after. |
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glideking
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glideking
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| Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 10:07 am Post subject: Re: 1959 Single Cab Restoration Thread "Funky Truck" |
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I was asked about the pink Bondo over the primer. I would never do that. That is not Bondo and that is not primer. That is polyester finishing putty for use over primer with a red catalyst to make it easy to find. The "primer" is polyester surfacer applied over fresh epoxy. Two days left before I leave for the shows. I am still sanding to find low spots. Thinking about throwing a coat of sealer and one coat of SWR and do more sanding for next year. Eat sleep sand...
Kurt
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"The more I get done the less it looks like I did anything"
1959 Single Cab Restoration"Funky Truck"
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5...highlight=
1965 21 Window Restoration Thread (From old photos)
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6...highlight=
1963 Panelvan build "Tyvanosaurus Wrecks"
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=8351639#8351639 |
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62DoKaGuy
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| Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 11:12 am Post subject: Re: 1959 Single Cab Restoration Thread "Funky Truck" |
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I was asked about the pink Bondo over the primer. I would never do that. That is not Bondo and that is not primer. That is polyester finishing putty for use over primer with a red catalyst to make it easy to find. The "primer" is polyester surfacer applied over fresh epoxy. Two days left before I leave for the shows. I am still sanding to find low spots. Thinking about throwing a coat of sealer and one coat of SWR and do more sanding for next year. Eat sleep sand...
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Your work alone on the gates pretty much solidifies my resolve to never park my DC or SC near Funky...looking like ground beef next to the Sistine Chapel...
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| ...I went at it from both ends but going from the rear didn't seem to do anything, although I did spray some rust breaker in there... |
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5/61 Panel (sold)
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glideking
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| Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 7:36 pm Post subject: Re: 1959 Single Cab Restoration Thread "Funky Truck" |
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my DC or SC near Funky...looking like ground beef |
I happen to like VWs that look like ground beef. I have a few of them myself.
People not commenting here are wanting/appreciating more detailed information so here goes:
When I hammered out the dents I lost some of the original stamped detail that was in the ribs. It is a small detail but it was easy and fun to bring it back. First guide coat on everything then sand the top flat.
Guide coat that new flat.
Last part is to sand the curve up to the flat without going too far. This detail will only be a slight reflection in the new paint.
I am running out of time. I will stay up late but I will not skip a step. Eat sleep sand...
Kurt
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1959 Single Cab Restoration"Funky Truck"
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5...highlight=
1965 21 Window Restoration Thread (From old photos)
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6...highlight=
1963 Panelvan build "Tyvanosaurus Wrecks"
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=8351639#8351639 |
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glideking
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ChrisGraige
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| Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2018 2:07 am Post subject: Re: 1959 Single Cab Restoration Thread "Funky Truck" |
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That's awesome Kurt - I'm a year or two from that step, but great to see how to go about it - Thank you!!!
Chris
PS - will post 1000 be 'funky finished'? |
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PeteSC
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| Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2018 6:37 am Post subject: Re: 1959 Single Cab Restoration Thread "Funky Truck" |
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I read every post.
You're doing an exceptional job, to say the least.
Almost home...keep up the great work. |
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matthew henricks
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| Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2018 7:19 am Post subject: Re: 1959 Single Cab Restoration Thread "Funky Truck" |
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| Love the video. It is proof positive that Funky will have the best gates ever and that i will never have such gates... |
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