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sub-hatchtim Samba Member
Joined: September 19, 2006 Posts: 2610 Location: Phoenix AZ
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Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2018 2:26 pm Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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What's your Vin number
My phone/sg is a February of 58 too _________________ 58' pg/sg silo fridge westy
58 Dove blue singlecab
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Travis Woodard Samba Member
Joined: March 31, 2009 Posts: 109
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Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2018 5:01 am Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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Bus is looking great!
In 1958 did they still use the fat base mirror arms? I know 55 through 57 did. _________________ 56 PGSG OG paint Wilson Avenue church
59 mango
69 bay deluxe bay
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Peter_N Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2014 Posts: 322 Location: The Netherlands
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Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2018 7:58 am Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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sub-hatchtim wrote: |
What's your Vin number
My pg/sg is a February of 58 too |
Nice! Not too keen on sharing my Vin on public forums though, sorry
Mine was build on the 5th of February. How about yours?
Travis Woodard wrote: |
Bus is looking great!
In 1958 did they still use the fat base mirror arms? I know 55 through 57 did. |
Thanks!
Yeah, I'm quite sure it was still the original base on there.
I'm also planning to install a passenger side mirror, so I'll need to find/fab a fatbase for that. _________________ My 1958 PGSG project topic |
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Travis Woodard Samba Member
Joined: March 31, 2009 Posts: 109
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Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2018 8:25 am Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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My PGSG is a Feb 56 but I’m with you I’m not sharing my vin. _________________ 56 PGSG OG paint Wilson Avenue church
59 mango
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Peter_N Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2014 Posts: 322 Location: The Netherlands
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Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 6:59 am Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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Some small updates I would like to share.
I had troubles to find a fat base mirror arm, let alone the base itself, so I decided to fabricate one.
I found an axle collar/drill stop in my junk, which is actually the same outer diameter and height.
I attached it to a drill with a bolt so I could spin it (redneck lathe ) and clamped a file in a vice.
With only a few passes on the file followed by 240 grit sand paper this was the result
It fits loosely on a WW repro arm, so maybe I'll add a plastic bushing. First I have to get the passenger hinge pin out...
Last weekend I started on placing tar boards over the engine compartment.
To be able to cruise in the weekend with the family, I should at least try to get rid of the worst noise
I ordered 2.5mm thick 'Vibraflex' mats and cut them into strips.
They're self adhesive and easily pliable, especially when working in the sun
It already took the sharp edges from the engine/ gearbox noise and it looks great imho!
The minimum order was 5 m2 so I'll also put it on the side panels, bulkhead and roof. _________________ My 1958 PGSG project topic |
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D-train Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2007 Posts: 1455
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Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 10:19 pm Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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Well done!!!! Great innovation with the fat base! _________________ shiny paint doesnt make it worth any more |
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Okie Adam Samba Member
Joined: November 07, 2003 Posts: 1347 Location: OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOklahoma
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Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2018 4:28 am Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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That mirror base is genius! Well done! _________________ Oil Capital Air Cooled
55 Wolfsburg Kombi
60 Walkthrough Kombi
62 Single Cab
66 21window
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mandraks Samba Member
Joined: November 28, 2004 Posts: 7050 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2018 7:42 am Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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Peter_N wrote: |
Last weekend I started on placing tar boards over the engine compartment.
To be able to cruise in the weekend with the family, I should at least try to get rid of the worst noise
I ordered 2.5mm thick 'Vibraflex' mats and cut them into strips.
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not sure what your plans are for the interior, but he good old westy rear mattress works awesome for noise reduction. or a kids bed mattress? You still have a ton of room for luggage on top. I also like putting a small piece of carpeting under the mattress to keep it from squeaking and sliding. Also protects the mattress cover. _________________ regards
Uli
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Peter_N Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2014 Posts: 322 Location: The Netherlands
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Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2018 8:06 am Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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Thanks!
Yes, somewhere in the far future I'll put a rock and roll bed in there with the matress on top of the engine bay.
Actually putting anything sound absorbing in the rear like wood, carpet or curtains will likely help a lot! _________________ My 1958 PGSG project topic |
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oldbusboy Samba Member
Joined: June 25, 2006 Posts: 604 Location: Bowen Island, BC Canada
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Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2018 11:38 am Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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Looking really awesome!
Look forward to seeing the rest blended.
Trevor _________________ 1968 porsche |
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Peter_N Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2014 Posts: 322 Location: The Netherlands
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Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2018 7:49 am Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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Thanks Trevor!
Oh yes I'm also looking forward to that very much!
I got the old lady running again lately. I bought a very fresh 36hp industrial engine core and transferred all the tins and parts from my other engine.
Although autumn has started and she will go in hibernation soon, but still took a few test runs.
Yesterday evening I replaced most of of the broken hub cap clips on my rims.
The tools I used (and the rivet holder in a vice)
Used a ratched strap to make sure the clip is hold tightly to the rim while hammering.
I zinc primered the clips and used a small dap of black sealant on the mating surface of the rivet to prevent moisture trapping in there.
Then it took a few decent blows with the pointy and blunt chisel to spread and flatten out the rivet again.
Before
After. Much better!
_________________ My 1958 PGSG project topic |
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western auto Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2013 Posts: 293 Location: yuma,az
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Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2018 9:37 am Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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I do my clips with tire mounted, wheel face down , supporting one side with a 4x4 and setting the ww tool directly on the cement opposite the side supported by 4x4, can clip 5 rims in 15 mins that way |
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bally Samba Member
Joined: April 29, 2006 Posts: 1182 Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2018 1:15 pm Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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Great update; it's coming along very nicely 😊👍 |
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Peter_N Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2014 Posts: 322 Location: The Netherlands
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Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2019 2:06 pm Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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I thought it would be nice to update this thread again. During the last months we had a very mild winter here in the Netherlands. Despite that there's a lot of salt on the roads and it's best to keep vintage cars of the streets.
Therfore I used the time wisely by restoring the front window sills while leaving the front doors in the hands of a pro.
I didn't like the curve of the repair sill where it meets the front skin (it was folded instead of pressed into shape), so I kept the original and only replaced the inner ledge.
Repair panel cut to fit
The driver side is already finished. I'll share some pictures when the pass. side is done too.
As said I went to a professional for welding up the front door bottoms.
Starting point...
The door skin appeared to be in good shape, but there were some holes in the end. He made a simple template for a repair panel
Putting it into shape
One welded, one to go
While waiting for the doors to be finished, I started on painting the cab.
Initially I planned on not painting the part which is not primed. Original paint was still strong in this area, but in the end I couldn’t get it blended nicely.
Next is putting the door seals in. Anyone has recommendations for glue?
Best regards and thanks for watching,
Peter _________________ 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: Fri Mar 08, 2019 9:58 am Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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Very nice work! The windshield repair came out nicely, and the door looks good, too! s that epoxy primer that you are using? I use 3M weatherstrip adhesive for door seals. It seems to work well. Good luck with your project.
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de oli Samba Member
Joined: March 03, 2019 Posts: 7 Location: - Deutschland
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Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2019 12:52 am Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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hey peter,
i´m an owner of a 1957 pgsg bus too.
it´s great to see your bus transforming.
big respect for your work
have a nice day
de
oli _________________ 1957 Typ 221 Bus Palmgrün Sandgrün PGSG
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Peter_N Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2014 Posts: 322 Location: The Netherlands
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Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2019 2:27 am Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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Burlyhammer wrote: |
Very nice work! The windshield repair came out nicely, and the door looks good, too! s that epoxy primer that you are using? I use 3M weatherstrip adhesive for door seals. It seems to work well. Good luck with your project.
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Dave |
Hi Dave,
Yes, It's a single stage filling primer I use.
Thanks for the tip on the wheatherstrip adhesive, I'll look into it. _________________ My 1958 PGSG project topic |
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Peter_N Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2014 Posts: 322 Location: The Netherlands
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Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2019 4:46 am Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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Front window sills are welded! Finally
It took me a bit longer than anticipated, but what else is new when welding
Some pictures:
I tried not to mess with the subtle curvature in the A-pillar skin too much, so kept the cutout as small as possible
I welded the repair piece in place and bended it more into shape using a screwdriver from below. I had to lay on some extra material so I could file it into shape later.
Ground down and zinc primered!
Btw, the cloth you see hanging in my window is a $10 fire blanket. It's works great in catching sparks without catching fire
Some more rot
Repair piece in place
Ground down, fixed those damn pinholes and done!
Awaiting paint (and a bit of filler )
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bally Samba Member
Joined: April 29, 2006 Posts: 1182 Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2019 2:46 pm Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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Nice work, nice update and thanks for the fireblanket tip!
Dave |
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Peter_N Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2014 Posts: 322 Location: The Netherlands
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Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2019 5:50 am Post subject: Re: '58 PGSG project |
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Thanks Dave!
Small update today, but it makes a huge difference for me.
I bought a very nice condition front floormat ~5 years ago. Seller told me it came from a fire department and belonged to a low milage bus.
I'm loving it..
Another box ticked _________________ My 1958 PGSG project topic |
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