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Peter_N Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2014 Posts: 321 Location: The Netherlands
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 2:06 pm Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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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!
As found
Fully undressed
The top fabric was stapled on so it left some damage
The long panel shows some rotting so I'll have to replace the hard board
Last but not least I traded an og wolfsburg bumper for a PGSG bumper and popout
Sadly the Sigla glass was broken, but the frame is in very nice condition.
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Stocknazi Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 2:40 pm Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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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. _________________ WANTED:
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Peter_N Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2014 Posts: 321 Location: The Netherlands
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Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 1:10 pm Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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Update time!
I've installed the safaris
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
Next I sent my rims to the blaster/painter. He painted them black for now. PGSG paint will come later.
Regards,
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Peter_N Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2014 Posts: 321 Location: The Netherlands
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 8:56 am Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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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.
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
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.
Have a nice weekend! _________________ My 1958 PGSG project topic |
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Peter_N Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2014 Posts: 321 Location: The Netherlands
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Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2017 8:02 am Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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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
With some alternating heating and hitting it with a hammer it finally budged.
At some point I cut of the fat base from the hinge pin to use it on the new arm.
Because the threaded part of the old pin was a bit crooked/ flattened I was now able drift the pin from the top.
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.
Also drove the bus out again. He was still a bit shy here
There ya go!
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Peter_N Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2014 Posts: 321 Location: The Netherlands
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Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 12:18 am Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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The bus is finally registered
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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Joined: April 15, 2001 Posts: 17081 Location: GFK 31 Year Vet
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Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 6:58 am Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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Looks great. _________________ GFK
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Joined: June 10, 2004 Posts: 13382 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 7:14 am Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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Well done. It must be great to get out and drive it after the years of work. _________________ Contact me at [email protected]
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D-train Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 4:43 pm Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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This is awesome. What did u use to clean the panels with? They came up a treat! _________________ shiny paint doesnt make it worth any more |
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Peter_N Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2014 Posts: 321 Location: The Netherlands
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Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2017 1:28 am Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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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. _________________ My 1958 PGSG project topic |
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Burlyhammer Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 1693 Location: Great north woods Maine
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Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2017 5:48 am Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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I love those tires. |
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mandraks Samba Member
Joined: November 28, 2004 Posts: 7045 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2017 3:09 pm Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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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? _________________ regards
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69733 Location: Phoenix Metro
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Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2017 4:31 pm Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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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. _________________ How to Post Photos
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Peter_N Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2014 Posts: 321 Location: The Netherlands
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Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2017 1:52 am Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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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). _________________ My 1958 PGSG project topic |
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D-train Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2007 Posts: 1449
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Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2017 2:04 am Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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Peter_N wrote: |
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). |
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... _________________ shiny paint doesnt make it worth any more |
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Joined: August 28, 2006 Posts: 5475 Location: Cainta, Rizal, Philippines, "A Certified Type 3 and Karmann Ghia Maniac"
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Peter_N Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2014 Posts: 321 Location: The Netherlands
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Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2017 7:20 am Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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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
Thanks Dongkg! _________________ My 1958 PGSG project topic |
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srfndoc Samba Member
Joined: August 21, 2010 Posts: 3270 Location: SoCal
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Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2017 8:37 am Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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Congrats on getting to this point. Driving it will get you stoked to continue working on it to completion. _________________ RPM=(MPH*336* (R&P*4th*1.26))/Tire Diameter in inches |
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el_safari Samba Member
Joined: January 01, 2005 Posts: 375 Location: Nouvelle Aquitaine,France
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Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2017 2:29 am Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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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. _________________ La terre n'est qu'un seul pays |
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tallbloke Samba Member
Joined: May 18, 2016 Posts: 17 Location: Amsterdam
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Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2017 11:54 am Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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Nice to see your T1 on old plates.
Minimeet ? |
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