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brettsvw
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 1:17 pm    Post subject: 1959 Dove Blue Kombi rebuild Reply with quote
This is a January 1959 Dove Blue Kombi Rebuild.

In 2010 I found this bus here in TheSamba classifieds For $300 in Baton Rouge LA.

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Dragged home to North FL, August 2010.

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Picked up metal from KlassicFab November 2010.

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Bus sat idle for a few years waiting it turn. Used it for a holloween Prop.

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My 59 kombi build.
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My buggy build.
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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=289807

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PostPosted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 1:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Removed what was left of the cargo floor.

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Sand blasted frame and underside and applied two-part epoxy Primer.

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Ibeams, cable tubes and shifter tube were not salvageable.

I had these tubes from a 65 standard that was too far gone to be saved.

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Blasted and epoxy primed the tubes.

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Originally I had planned on using a flipseat I had since the bulkhead was cut out by a PO.
I had a change of plan when I was able to locate a dove blue bulkhead here on TheSamba.

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My 59 kombi build.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=635003&highlight=

My buggy build.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=558601&highlight=

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=289807

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PostPosted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 1:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 1:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Came across front seat frames here on Thesamba also.

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Lower bulkhead panel.

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I was informed that there was two different pressings and this is the only one offered forsale.

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My 59 kombi build.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=635003&highlight=

My buggy build.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=558601&highlight=

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=289807

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PostPosted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 2:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
okay, now it is getting interesting
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 2:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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My 59 kombi build.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=635003&highlight=

My buggy build.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=558601&highlight=

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=289807

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PostPosted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 2:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Replaced heater cable tubes, This was interesting trying to feed these thru.

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Remnants of old heater cable housing.

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My 59 kombi build.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=635003&highlight=

My buggy build.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=558601&highlight=

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=289807
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 2:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
My son wanted to trade some of his chores to sandblast, I gladly excepted.

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Sandblasted and epoxy primered.

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My 59 kombi build.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=635003&highlight=

My buggy build.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=558601&highlight=

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=289807

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My 59 kombi build.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=635003&highlight=

My buggy build.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=558601&highlight=

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=289807
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 5:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I've been curious about the progress on your bus. Keep the pics coming.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 10:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Fun fun and more fun. Makes me want to do another bus welding project.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 3:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looking great!
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 6:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks for the support. I need it to get me thru the humid 104 degree temps.
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My 59 kombi build.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=635003&highlight=

My buggy build.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=558601&highlight=

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=289807
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 6:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
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My 59 kombi build.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=635003&highlight=

My buggy build.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=558601&highlight=

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=289807

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My 59 kombi build.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=635003&highlight=

My buggy build.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=558601&highlight=

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=289807

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 7:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Here is how the dash looked when I got the bus.

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I found this doveblue dash searching San Diego, CA Craigslist.
Ad stated "pick-up only" I had to basically beg the dude to ship me the dash.
$70 plus shipping and I got my dash.

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Removed and sold hinges to recoup some cost.

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Cleaned and primed backside.

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My 59 kombi build.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=635003&highlight=

My buggy build.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=558601&highlight=

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=289807
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Wow, impressive! Love the details and the photo documentary! You must do this for a living?

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The amount of talent on this site always astounds me.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 9:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
You don't need a rotisserie! Go go go...
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 11:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
A rotisserie would be awesome to have. I think a concrete floor would be even better.
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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=635003&highlight=

My buggy build.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=558601&highlight=

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=289807
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