Door panel, Door card templates

[rustybutterknife]

working on making good templates that will work for early and late bays. Question is what format would you guys like these to be in? I can easily do PDF, AutoCAD DWG and DXF. I'd like to make them open for others to tweak and refine but can't control scale as easily if we do that. any suggestions? I only currently have a rough 1st version AutoCAD DWG printed off that I'm going to mess with until I'm satisfied then post it here.
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What, they don't sell purple locktite? Just mix the red and the blue together.

[Manfreds78bay]

PDF is my vote, but why can't you do all?
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1978 2.0L FI Campmobile

1982 AMC Eagle SX4 4.2L FI

[bikeboy480]

I agree that PDF files would be the most useful to the most people. CAD files would be great for future editing and manipulating but I don't think very many of us would have the necessary software to do so.

I also offer a hearty "Thank you!" if you can deliver on this.

[rustybutterknife]

[rustybutterknife]

files are ready if someone wants to step up and host them.
81.2KB on the AutoCAD version and 31.6KB on the PDF.
for now, I guess if you want the file(s) email me and specify which format you need. If you have too much difficulty with printing and want me to mail you a paper copy I can do that too.
[email protected]
once my site is back up again, I'll probably host them there. Whenever that happens I'll add a link here.
PDF version --> http://nocturnal-labs.org/bay_bus_door_panel.pdf
AutoCAD version --> http://nocturnal-labs.org/bay_bus_door_panel.dwg
Thanks BigDan!
basic printing instructions are included in files.

info we still need to update templates to include all variants:
late style armrest holes, size and location
vent grille rectangle hole, size and location
holes for the "elephant trunk" vent, size and location
if anyone wants to provide dimensions and a sketch of these I'll add them to the template and update.
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What, they don't sell purple locktite? Just mix the red and the blue together.

[Bala]

I don't need the files, but it's awesome that you are sharing your work!
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1976 Westy

1966 Beetle

[rustybutterknife]

[19BUG70]

Are you working on any other templates for various panels? This one for the door is very cool.
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1970 Bug (sold 12/2014)
1972 Riviera Camper
1961 Bug (sold)
1966 Fastback TL

[BusPriest]

This is AWESOME. I was looking around thinking surely someone had done this, but couldnt find it. But look here, you came to the rescue!

[rustybutterknife]

Apparently the server is down, if anyone wants these files send your request to the email listed above.
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What, they don't sell purple locktite? Just mix the red and the blue together.

[rustybutterknife]

[rustybutterknife]

I've been getting a lot of requests for other panels. The offer still stands: if anyone wants to send me sketches, dimensions on a napkin, mail me old panels, whatever way you choose to get info to me, I can work on developing templates of other panels to share here. For now it's limited to the front cab doors. E-mail Is still the preferred way to get ahold of me.
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What, they don't sell purple locktite? Just mix the red and the blue together.

[jtauxe]

I have a whole set of panels from a 1979 transporter where the vinyl fell off but the panel board is in good shape. Would anyone be interested in these?
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John
"Travelling in a fried-out Kombi, on a hippie trail, head full of zombie..." - Colin Hay and Ron Strykert
http://vw.tauxe.net
1969 Transporter, 1971 Westfalia, 1976, 1977, 1976, 1977, 1971, 1973, 1977 Westfalias,
1979 Champagne Sunroof, 1974 Westfalia Automatic, 1979 Transporter, 1972 Sportsmobile, 1973 Transporter Wild Westerner, 1974 Westfalia parts bus, 1975 Mexican single cab *FOR SALE*, 1978 Irish 4-door double cab RHD

[Peabody]

I'd be happy to work any 2D prints up in Solidworks into a 3D CAD model. I can then make prints that could be taken to any cabinet shop to be built. Or you could do them yourself. I can also convert them to virtually any format desired. I'd actually love to accurately model an entire bus but I don't have time for all my projects as it is. I have some 3D models (VW related) that are pretty neat though and I'd be happy to share.

Please PM me with any details. I couldn't pull anything up on the above links. May be a google chrome thing, I'll try explorer or firefox.
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'71 Transporter "June" (traded a nissan hardbody + some $) (daily)
'76 Westy "Sandy" (traded an ak-47) (on hold)
'77 Westy (parts)
'74 Westy (parts)

[rustybutterknife]

[birdmanp]

Anyone happen to have the old files hosted somewhere? Or could email them to me?

Thank you rustybutterknife for emailing the files to me. I am going to host the files here for a while. PM me and let me know if the link stops working.
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'71 Bus (ex weekender someone stripped - in process of converting to "8" passenger)

Millwright/Rigging comes natural to me. I guess I am just used to fitting big things in small places.
Clarkson Industrial Contractors

[rustybutterknife]

[thxsound1138]

Hey Rustybutterknife,

I would like to thank you for the door card template. I'm thinking of re-doing mine.

Thanks again.

Cheers.

G.

[rustybutterknife]

[mattsaintg]

Is there a PDF with dimensions of these panels available?

I'm look for everything but the front doors. I'd use my panels as templates, but no longer have them around.
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1968 Deluxe