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PostPosted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 2:06 pm    Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project Reply with quote

Recently I've been working on installing all the wiring and switches in the bus. Man that takes a lot of time!!
I'm still figuring out how the dash loom should be routed. There are some tabs to hold the loom, but if I remember correctly, my dash loom was kinda hanging free from the switches/fusebox. Doesn't feel correct though..

Does anyone have some info or pictures on the correct install?

I did find a very nice set of interior panels a couple of weeks ago!
When I bought them I actually didn't knew they were pgsg! I thought to use them temporarily or as templates, but now I'm gonna try to revive them a bit and just use them!
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Fully undressed
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The top fabric was stapled on so it left some damage Crying or Very sad
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The long panel shows some rotting so I'll have to replace the hard board
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Last but not least I traded an og wolfsburg bumper for a PGSG bumper and popout Surprised
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Sadly the Sigla glass was broken, but the frame is in very nice condition.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 2:40 pm    Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project Reply with quote

What a nice surprise on the panels.

As far as I know, other than the underdash metal clips, the wiring does indeed hang from the fusebox.
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 1:10 pm    Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project Reply with quote

Update time!
I've installed the safaris Cool
I had some doubt to mount them, as I read a lot that safaris will almost never be leak free, but the fun factor will hopefully exceed that down side.
It's a creative engineering set btw. Still have to put in the glass and mount the locks, but up to now I'm very pleased with the quality. Let's hope that glued hinges will hold Wink
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Next I sent my rims to the blaster/painter. He painted them black for now. PGSG paint will come later.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 8:56 am    Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project Reply with quote

Lately I've had the tires installed. I chose Hankook size 195R15. They're close to stock tiresize with regard to total height and IMO they don't look too wide. Also they have a nice load index of around 900kg so more than enough.
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We also switched places in our shop (i was in the parked corner before) meaning that I could finally drive my bus out for the first time Dancing
Also adjusting the carb will be a bit easier now if i just roll her ass out the door in stead of smoking the whole place out.
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 27, 2017 8:02 am    Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project Reply with quote

Last weekend I replaced the driver side hinge pin, which was broken off. I wasn't looking forward to the job, as they can be a real PITA to remove.
In the end it wasn't too bad.
I first tried a puller from below but this didn't do much so I got the propane burner out Twisted Evil
With some alternating heating and hitting it with a hammer it finally budged.
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At some point I cut of the fat base from the hinge pin to use it on the new arm.
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Because the threaded part of the old pin was a bit crooked/ flattened I was now able drift the pin from the top.
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I grounded the drift a bit more to ensure I could push it through the hinge without damage.
Then I applied some anti seize to the new hinge pin/mirror arm and gently pressed in in while tapping on the gripper pliers.
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Also drove the bus out again. He was still a bit shy here Laughing
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There ya go!
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 12:18 am    Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project Reply with quote

The bus is finally registered Cool
Now it's time to really get to know this bus.
To be honest the top speed is a bit disappointing (36hp, small nut RGB's), so I'll likely replace it with a bignut transmission and 1600 a some point.

This coming winter I will focus more on sound deadening and maybe some paint blending.

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 6:58 am    Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project Reply with quote

Looks great. Cool
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 7:14 am    Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project Reply with quote

Well done. It must be great to get out and drive it after the years of work.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 4:43 pm    Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project Reply with quote

This is awesome. What did u use to clean the panels with? They came up a treat!
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 28, 2017 1:28 am    Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project Reply with quote

Thanks all!

It's great to finally be able to just drive it when I want to.

@D-train: I just removed the old covers and cleaned them with hot water/soap.
They look good on the picture, although in real life there's a lot of damage and smears. I might try some mild solvents to get the smears off.
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 28, 2017 5:48 am    Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project Reply with quote

I love those tires.
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 28, 2017 3:09 pm    Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project Reply with quote

maybe your motor is a little tired? a 36hp motor will run your bus to around 100km/h maybe even 110km/h. isn't there a 120km/h speedlimit in holland?
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 28, 2017 4:31 pm    Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project Reply with quote

mandraks wrote:
maybe your motor is a little tired? a 36hp motor will run your bus to around 100km/h maybe even 110km/h. isn't there a 120km/h speedlimit in holland?


For the MPH people:
100kph is 62mph and 110kph is 68mph.

I agree you can do that on flat ground but that is pushing it for a 36hp if you want to cruise at that speed for a long time.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 29, 2017 1:52 am    Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project Reply with quote

EverettB wrote:
mandraks wrote:
maybe your motor is a little tired? a 36hp motor will run your bus to around 100km/h maybe even 110km/h. isn't there a 120km/h speedlimit in holland?


For the MPH people:
100kph is 62mph and 110kph is 68mph.

I agree you can do that on flat ground but that is pushing it for a 36hp if you want to cruise at that speed for a long time.


The engine was refurbished with new piston rings, honed cilinders and new valves/guides so hopefully it's not tired yet.

Are you guys sure I can get to those speeds with small nut RGB's and a splitcase gearbox? I always thought 90 kph (55 mph) was top speed of these driving bread boxes.
I'll install a tachometer and oil temperature sensor soon to give me more insight on the engine status. My feeling was that I was already running 3500 rpm at 80 kph (50 mph).
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 29, 2017 2:04 am    Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project Reply with quote

Peter_N wrote:
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mandraks wrote:
maybe your motor is a little tired? a 36hp motor will run your bus to around 100km/h maybe even 110km/h. isn't there a 120km/h speedlimit in holland?


For the MPH people:
100kph is 62mph and 110kph is 68mph.

I agree you can do that on flat ground but that is pushing it for a 36hp if you want to cruise at that speed for a long time.


The engine was refurbished with new piston rings, honed cilinders and new valves/guides so hopefully it's not tired yet.

Are you guys sure I can get to those speeds with small nut RGB's and a splitcase gearbox? I always thought 90 kph (55 mph) was top speed of these driving bread boxes.
I'll install a tachometer and oil temperature sensor soon to give me more insight on the engine status. My feeling was that I was already running 3500 rpm at 80 kph (50 mph).


Does it matter? I’m not in a rush to get anywhere when I’m driving, an nether is anyone else behind me.. haha..
36hp with country buggy rgbs in my oval are super slow too, top cruising is about 90-95ks...
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 29, 2017 2:23 am    Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project Reply with quote

One great looking Split bus, Buddy! Keep us posted!
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 01, 2017 7:20 am    Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project Reply with quote

D-train wrote:

Does it matter? I’m not in a rush to get anywhere when I’m driving, an nether is anyone else behind me.. haha..
36hp with country buggy rgbs in my oval are super slow too, top cruising is about 90-95ks...


You're right D-train, I'm never in a hurry when a step in my bus. The roads here a extremely crowded though so it's nice to a least be able to catch up with the trucks Laughing

Thanks Dongkg!
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 01, 2017 8:37 am    Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project Reply with quote

Congrats on getting to this point. Driving it will get you stoked to continue working on it to completion.
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 28, 2017 2:29 am    Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project Reply with quote

Hello Peter
If you want to keep the original look with RGB's you can use VW181 parts:The 181s with small nut RGBs came with 0,82 4th.
3,875 / 1,39 RGB with 1500cc engine and 1,26 RGB with 1600cc engine. Cool
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 04, 2017 11:54 am    Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project Reply with quote

Nice to see your T1 on old plates.
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