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PostPosted: Wed Jul 02, 2014 9:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 8:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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You know its amazing how little I have worked on this lately. I live in Florida and its so oppressively hot out that I have little motivation to get out in the shop. Hopefully soon it will cool off a little. You have been following my builds long enough to know that once i get going I tend to go full tilt. Have a great weekend.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 07, 2014 12:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

i cant wait to see it. love watching what you have to build. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 6:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm back, i finally decided that enough time has passed since my obsession consumed me. So with a large cup of coffee I started in on the latest ride. Disassemble, disassemble, disassemble. Today I want it stripped to a bear shell and completely pressure washed.
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Previous Builds 78 Westy with matching trailer
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=589790&highlight=westy
78 Bay with Acura 3.2 Type S engine
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 6:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I also decided at three in the morning the colors, L90D Pastel White in the top half and interior (this one had this color from the start) then the bottom will be L380 Turkis
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Previous Builds 78 Westy with matching trailer
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 11:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

glad your finally getting to it! Very Happy Popcorn
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 8:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

What better way to celebrate labor day than to do a lot of labor on my new bus. I stripped her down to her birthday suit and cleaned her up. This week I want to get it sanded down and start on the metal repair. My plan is to be in paint in 30 days. We shall see.....
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Previous Builds 78 Westy with matching trailer
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=589790&highlight=westy
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 8:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

30 days and counting! my birthday is october 9th...i expect paint by then!
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 8:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have a concern I need help with. When I raised the roof on the westy there is a track screwed into the passenger side roof. It is about 8 ft long. Could this be a part of the tent option?? Any ideas?
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Previous Builds 78 Westy with matching trailer
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=589790&highlight=westy
78 Bay with Acura 3.2 Type S engine
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 8:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Stuartzickefoose wrote:
30 days and counting! my birthday is october 9th...i expect paint by then!


Well now the pressure is on. Can I play the Island time card if I get tied up? Very Happy
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Previous Builds 78 Westy with matching trailer
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=589790&highlight=westy
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 8:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

aluminum track, tons of screws every few inches, and about a half inch wide? likely a side tent attachement deal...pics?
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 8:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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aluminum track, tons of screws every few inches, and about a half inch wide? likely a side tent attachement deal...pics?


Thats the piece. I will try to shoot a shot of it. I think your right.
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Previous Builds 78 Westy with matching trailer
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=589790&highlight=westy
78 Bay with Acura 3.2 Type S engine
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 10:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

scirocco_crazy wrote:
I have a concern I need help with. When I raised the roof on the westy there is a track screwed into the passenger side roof. It is about 8 ft long. Could this be a part of the tent option?? Any ideas?




The tent option? Maybe a tent option. Wink As in after market. Anything Westfalia related went into the gutter and didn't screw in with a slide in track.

Pics.......
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 07, 2014 8:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I discovered a new sanding disc at the body shop supply house. It is a 8 in pad that you can mount on a high speed wheel buffer body. One word of advise it takes a lot of material off but does create heat. I am amazed at how much I got done in one day. I sanded half the bus and coated it with Phosphoric acid to kill what ever rust was left. I also cut out some rotten metal. Last week I bought a bay window door from this guy so that I can have some metal to use for the patch work. Have a great week you guys.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 08, 2014 8:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi
With the 8" wheel be sure to move around a bit on the large panels. If the panel builds up too much heat, it will warp.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 08, 2014 8:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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With the 8" wheel be sure to move around a bit on the large panels. If the panel builds up too much heat, it will warp.
Good luck


Thank you, this process sure beat the heck out of media blasting it like the last one. I have to keep in mind that this is not a show bus but an every day vehicle that I can take camping and not worry about it. At least this is what I have to keep telling myself.
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Previous Builds 78 Westy with matching trailer
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=589790&highlight=westy
78 Bay with Acura 3.2 Type S engine
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 7:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi guys and gals, I finally got back to the build today. Got a lot done with the help of a friend. I still feel that I should be in paint in two weeks. I put down some self leveling filler in the upper channel. I did this in the last build and it worked great with the overall finish of the roof line and to help reduce the collection of water in the upper channel. Most of the exterior metal work is done I just need to install the passenger side battery tray. Enjoy the pics......
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this is the panel that was bashed in and had a large rusted out section
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 9:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

my birthdays the 9th...you better pick up the pace! Razz

lookin good!
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 6:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

hey guys, I took some pictures that should help figure out what kind of tent was used on this bus. I appreciate the help
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 6:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Can you zoom out a bit?

Ive neve seen the black ones, but the silver one maybe?
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