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skills@eurocarsplus Samba Peckerhead
Joined: January 01, 2007 Posts: 16803 Location: sticksville, ct.
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Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2013 4:36 pm Post subject: Just shoot me.... 70 deluxe project |
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well, you would think after the work on my 71 westy i would just hang it up. nope. not me. i guess i just love shitty fitting parts far too much to just throw in the towel.
story time, gather 'round kids...
about a year ago, i was offered this bus from a guy who i never met. he saw my work on the forums and thought i would be a good keeper of this old girl. i was trying to work out a deal and i had a accident at work (long story, but a 55 gallon drum exploded in my face thanks to a douchebag co-worker)
at any rate, being out of work i didn't want to take it on. then the bus came up for sale again, so i ended up picking it up.
the good....
very minimal rust. battery tray, possible front floor (not sure yet) drivers side outter rocker, and depending what i find, it is so solid, i may just get a gerson piece and patch whats needed...but i will probably do the whole thing.
typical windshield rust, and a little dog leg work. i could have all the welding done in a couple days...
the bad.....very bad...
this piece of shit just hit the parts shelf lotto.....it is missing everything it has very little interior. no engine, transmission, rear bumper is smoked....all the little bits and pieces are MIA which sucks. i may need some help from you deluxe owners out there!
pix:
my samba 'barn find for sale on the trailer pic'
bottom was 100% stripped and treated with masterseries or POR
wheel wells are CLEAN
yep...
pass floor
i got to wondering what was hiding under the paint....2 hours later and she is very straight, a couple of dents with some filler, but no real surprises....yet
thats where she stands. i ran out of sand paper and beer. i hope to finish stripping her over the weekend, get her in epoxy and see what my mood is from there..... _________________
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 |
Last edited by skills@eurocarsplus on Sun Jul 07, 2013 5:40 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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curtis4085 Samba Member
Joined: July 22, 2011 Posts: 4806 Location: Colorado
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Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2013 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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Shes has very good bones! I love the undercarriage. _________________ Special Thanks to:
Headflow Masters - Vista, CA
www.headflowmasters.com |
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Millennium Falcon Samba Member
Joined: December 01, 2006 Posts: 405 Location: Toronto, Canada
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Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2013 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for posting your new project Skills. I thoroughly enjoy watching your works in progress.
All the best. _________________ "Don't worry, she'll hold together . . . You hear me, baby? Hold together!" -Han to the Falcon
1972 White Campmobile
1700 cc Type IV
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skills@eurocarsplus Samba Peckerhead
Joined: January 01, 2007 Posts: 16803 Location: sticksville, ct.
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Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2013 7:06 pm Post subject: |
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thanks guys. unsure what i'm going to do with it. i don't know if she is going to be a keeper or not. i may do all the bull work and put her up for sale, as so many people can't do the body end of things, but enjoy the assembly/mechanical aspect.
truth be told, i need another bus like a hole in the head, but i enjoy the project side of things. sad part about it is i will probably end up having to keep it because i would need 'running bus money' just to break even if i only did the paint and rust work. besides, i'm a horrible 'flipper' that's why we have 7 car's i pay to insure _________________
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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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51059 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2013 7:08 pm Post subject: |
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Don't beat yourself up bro, I would have taken it in like a lost puppy too, looks like it's got some great potential! _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
Please don't PM technical questions, ask your problem in public so everyone can play along. If you think it's too stupid post it here
Stop dead photo links! Post your photos to The Samba Gallery!
Слава Україні! |
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skills@eurocarsplus Samba Peckerhead
Joined: January 01, 2007 Posts: 16803 Location: sticksville, ct.
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Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2013 7:26 pm Post subject: |
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yea, the problem with saving all the strays is one of them is bound to hump my leg
i am just amazed at all the parts that are missing....for example, the dash screws and all the little plastic caps are gone. all of the white plastic dummy plugs (for seat belts etc) are gone....i mean, come on! i got a box with some busted turn signal's and a dented hubcap......hold me back! anything that could be taken out and lost was. it is kind of annoying _________________
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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dugfresh Samba Member
Joined: November 04, 2012 Posts: 651 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2013 9:25 pm Post subject: |
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skills@eurocarsplus wrote: |
yea, the problem with saving all the strays is one of them is bound to hump my leg
i am just amazed at all the parts that are missing....for example, the dash screws and all the little plastic caps are gone. all of the white plastic dummy plugs (for seat belts etc) are gone....i mean, come on! i got a box with some busted turn signal's and a dented hubcap......hold me back! anything that could be taken out and lost was. it is kind of annoying |
One of my neighbors gave me a VW hubcap from his collection when I moved... I'll donate that to help plug the hole in your head
You probly don't want the rusty ones I drive around with.. _________________ 78 Riviera
http://flic.kr/s/aHsjDRJPa1 |
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CoastalAirCooledVW Samba Member
Joined: September 02, 2012 Posts: 1882 Location: Mckinleyville, CA (Humboldt County)
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Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2013 9:34 pm Post subject: |
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:snipersmile: :2gunfire: |
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morymob Samba Member
Joined: November 09, 2007 Posts: 4683 Location: east-tn
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Posted: Fri Jul 05, 2013 3:43 am Post subject: |
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Ok, stand still= 'BANG'. Actually u have the best part, solid body, the rest probably would need rebuild anyway. |
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nodrenim Samba Member
Joined: October 06, 2006 Posts: 843 Location: Dobson, North Carolina
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Posted: Fri Jul 05, 2013 4:49 am Post subject: |
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Just think of all the VW stories you will have to tell your grandkids someday. |
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shiningstar76 Samba Brewer
Joined: July 12, 2003 Posts: 2689 Location: Savannah
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Posted: Fri Jul 05, 2013 6:17 am Post subject: |
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This is great and all but did you get more beer? _________________ KK4NTP
96 Tacoma
86 4Runner
My bus caught on fire and is now on the other coast with someone who gave me money for it. |
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Kirk Samba Member
Joined: December 05, 2003 Posts: 5487 Location: North Texas
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Posted: Fri Jul 05, 2013 7:19 am Post subject: |
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Damn. Id say its a score. Besides life is too short to just own five volkswagens, right? _________________ MAKE FORUMS GREAT AGAIN
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skills@eurocarsplus Samba Peckerhead
Joined: January 01, 2007 Posts: 16803 Location: sticksville, ct.
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Posted: Fri Jul 05, 2013 1:16 pm Post subject: |
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shiningstar76 wrote: |
This is great and all but did you get more beer? |
i did....more pictures to come later
Kirk wrote: |
Damn. Id say its a score. Besides life is too short to just own five volkswagens, right? |
here is the problem.....
when i get something, i bring it to the 9's and don't really drive them too much. i have been better about it, and they are all in rotation. honestly, my heart isn't in it for this one. i guess it's the daunting task of trying to find every bit that's missing.
that said, the sides are about stripped to the OE paint/primer. i am like 20 minutes a panel from being bare steel. tomorrow i will finish sandblasting all the seams and get it in epoxy tomorrow night. then i will start on the roof, which is going to suck ass. i may cheat and just sandblast it.... _________________
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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webwalker Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2006 Posts: 2803 Location: Mount Laurel, NJ
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Posted: Fri Jul 05, 2013 10:53 pm Post subject: |
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I think your plan for doing the bodywork and let someone else chase the pieces is a good one. Considering what the Brits are getting for a dry California bus, you should be able to move that perfect bodied Bus either domestically, or abroad.
M
PS: You should see some of the pics I took at Interstate VW in Lake Elsinore! _________________ "Consistent maintenance with quality products is the cheapest warranty you'll ever need."
1977 CE1 Transporter Deluxe, Subaru EJ22, Skills Cooling, Steedle HD 091 w/ GuardT .81 4th
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skills@eurocarsplus Samba Peckerhead
Joined: January 01, 2007 Posts: 16803 Location: sticksville, ct.
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Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2013 4:45 am Post subject: |
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webwalker wrote: |
I think your plan for doing the bodywork and let someone else chase the pieces is a good one. Considering what the Brits are getting for a dry California bus, you should be able to move that perfect bodied Bus either domestically, or abroad.
M
PS: You should see some of the pics I took at Interstate VW in Lake Elsinore! |
yea, i am unsure what i am going to do. i may get to a point where it is painted, then try to sell it, but after adding up some estimated hours, materials etc i figure i would need to get between 8 and 10K for just a roller that would need re assembly. i have my doubts that anyone would pay that kind of money when they can buy a running bus for far less
going to interstate must have been a trat for you! you know what it's like living here on the east coast. totally wish i could get out there _________________
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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skills@eurocarsplus Samba Peckerhead
Joined: January 01, 2007 Posts: 16803 Location: sticksville, ct.
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Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2013 9:17 am Post subject: |
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pictures from yesterday
got it grubbed down to the bone. just a note for all you would be body guys...STOP PUTTING ON COAT AFTER COAT OF THE CHEAPEST F*CKING PAINT YOU CAN FIND
this poor girl had 6 coats of trash before i hit the factory paint. but i'm not bitter
hard to tell, but the slider took a shot. not too bad, but the door has zero rust so i will uni spot it
again, the rockers are in amazing shape, minus the drivers side
got bondo?
yea baby!
think someone dropped the engine?
sliding door track and rocker are way nice
a little surface rust on the fender well. it really is not that bad of a bus
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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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WM971252 Samba Member
Joined: September 10, 2004 Posts: 1781 Location: Franklin CT
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Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2013 10:36 am Post subject: |
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your not finished with it yet..... what is taking so long |
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skills@eurocarsplus Samba Peckerhead
Joined: January 01, 2007 Posts: 16803 Location: sticksville, ct.
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Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2013 3:05 pm Post subject: |
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WM971252 wrote: |
your not finished with it yet..... what is taking so long |
it's too friggen hot. but the drivers side from the door to rear corner has been stripped and epoxied. i need to get the passenger side in epoxy soon, it is so humid i am getting flash rust in spots.
i guess i should keep on the lookout for a industrial sand blasting rig. if i had one, it would be all in primer by now _________________
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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Jim Bear Samba Member
Joined: March 25, 2006 Posts: 670 Location: Watkinsville, GA
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Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2013 3:13 pm Post subject: in the trenches |
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In the trenches... Inspirational. And, 'F' this humidity. _________________ "You're either on the bus, or you're off the bus." ~kk
'85 Vanagon Westy - George In the Stable 2020-?/'74 Weekender - Ophelia In the Stable 2007- ?/'69 Beetle Convertible - SOLD 2017-2020/'67 Beetle - September SOLD 2013-2016 /'67 SO42 Westy - Sage SOLD 1996-2001 /'69 Transporter - Baby Blue SOLD 1995-1995/'72 Westy - Nelly - SOLD 1990-1995--STOP FRACKING |
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skills@eurocarsplus Samba Peckerhead
Joined: January 01, 2007 Posts: 16803 Location: sticksville, ct.
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Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2013 3:24 pm Post subject: Re: in the trenches |
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Jim Bear wrote: |
In the trenches... Inspirational. And, 'F' this humidity. |
yep. seeing you are in RI, you know what the weather is like around here. it is pretty miserable! _________________
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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