Bus Front Floor Replacement

kenshapiro2002 · Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 6:18 am Post subject: Bus Front Floor Replacement

Going to start the replacement of my front floors today ('67). My plan is to photo document it in this thread because there's really not a lot out there to refer to. Feel free to comment, critique, guide me, etc. I'm completely new to welding and have never really torn out old metal either...your experienced guidance is VERY welcome.

Big Bill · Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 6:25 am Post subject:

Good for you Ken, my front floor needs to be replaced so I will be following your thread. Are you doing the complete floor or left and right sections?? Good luck.

kenshapiro2002 · Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 6:32 am Post subject:

Whole floor... Funky Green from Bogota. Arrived yesterday.

kenshapiro2002 · Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 7:27 am Post subject:

Looks fine as long as the mats are in:

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kenshapiro2002 · Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 7:28 am Post subject:

Driver's side is the best side:

kenshapiro2002 · Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 7:29 am Post subject:

It's the Flintstones!

KILLERWATT · Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 8:00 am Post subject:

I need to replace my floor also but I was told the front (inner/outer valance and headlight stengthener) should be tackled first.

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kenshapiro2002 · Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:04 am Post subject:

otis_bartleh · Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:11 am Post subject:

Thanks for making this thread, I really need to replace my front floor too.
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kenshapiro2002 · Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:12 am Post subject:

Still haven't figured out how the heater tube comes apart to allow the floor to slip over it. Help?

kenshapiro2002 · Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:14 am Post subject:

EverettB · Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:18 am Post subject:

On a '67 floor I took out there were a couple spot welds where the heater tube comes up through the floor and attaches to the piece that goes straight up to the dash, an inch or 2 above the floor. I ground those down and pulled the tube out the bottom.

I was working with a hacked front clip so the tube wasn't attached under the floor so you might have to separate that first.

Pic I made of spot welds:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=235230

After - obviously not exactly what you are doing:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=235859

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kenshapiro2002 · Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:18 am Post subject:

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otis_bartleh · Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:24 am Post subject:

kenshapiro2002 · Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:26 am Post subject:

Must be a retired old fart like I am!

Bulli Klinik · Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 3:24 pm Post subject:

Here's a link to a floor I did on a 67 Westy:

Pt.1 http://www.bulliklinik.com/2012/09/waynes-67-westy.html

Pt.2 http://www.bulliklinik.com/2012/09/waynes-67-westy-part-2-nose.html

Hope this helps and good luck with your project!
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kenshapiro2002 · Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 5:10 pm Post subject:

Thanks Mike. How'd you get the heat tube outta the way?


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