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brokevwguy
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 Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2017 5:29 am Post subject: Re: 1965 westfalia so-35 flipseat |
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Is the bottom of the wheel wells on a 61 flared or are they straight? I am debating on ordering the the section from the vents down or trying to repair it, if I ever get that far.
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mandraks
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| Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2017 7:14 am Post subject: Re: 1965 westfalia so-35 flipseat |
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my 61 was straight. does not appear like you need the entire side.
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Eric&Barb
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brokevwguy
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| Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2017 3:15 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 westfalia so-35 flipseat |
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Thanks Everett. I thought I could just use a piece of straight sheet metal. Oakman what guage metal did you use for the wheel wells? I need to also figure out the guage metal for frame because I have to repair a section of that too.
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campingbox
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| Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2017 6:57 am Post subject: Re: 1965 westfalia so-35 flipseat |
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| brokevwguy wrote: |
| Thanks Everett. I thought I could just use a piece of straight sheet metal. Oakman what guage metal did you use for the wheel wells? I need to also figure out the guage metal for frame because I have to repair a section of that too. |
You should consider buying an inexpensive pair of vernier calipers, that way you can measure what you have and compare it to what you intend to buy. A set at harbor freight is probably $20. |
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oakman
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| Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2017 10:47 am Post subject: Re: 1965 westfalia so-35 flipseat |
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While we're talking mango here's a few more pics of the new project:
Picked up a nice middle seat for it:
Someone sanded the drip rail and other various spots on the bus then brushed on some sort of a rust inhibitor. The pictures in the ad made it look like the entire roof gutter was rusted all around. The roof is solid, only surface rust. I'll try to make that look better with some blending I think.
I've been after a pressed bumper bus for a long time so I'm pretty stoked to have this Mango. 
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srfndoc
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| Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2017 12:23 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 westfalia so-35 flipseat |
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Sweet looking bus. Your never going to finish the Westy with all these distractions.
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AS350driver
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| Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2017 1:23 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 westfalia so-35 flipseat |
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| oakman wrote: |
While we're talking mango here's a few more pics of the new project:
Picked up a nice middle seat for it:
Someone sanded the drip rail and other various spots on the bus then brushed on some sort of a rust inhibitor. The pictures in the ad made it look like the entire roof gutter was rusted all around. The roof is solid, only surface rust. I'll try to make that look better with some blending I think.
I've been after a pressed bumper bus for a long time so I'm pretty stoked to have this Mango. |
Project? That looks like a finished bus to me! |
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oakman
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| Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2017 1:39 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 westfalia so-35 flipseat |
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| srfndoc wrote: |
| Sweet looking bus. Your never going to finish the Westy with all these distractions. |
Haha I know, I never really completely finish anything though.  Distractions are good sometimes, i'm all about distractions.
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Project? That looks like a finished bus to me! |
It needs all of the usual to get it roadworthy, it does run and stop though!
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oakman
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| Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2017 8:30 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 westfalia so-35 flipseat |
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Trying to put more miles on the Westy before BBB in January. I've only driven it about 130 miles so far. Finally had it out of the neighborhood and onto the highway  It cruises nicely at 60, and at idle it's so smooth you can hardly tell it's running.
Here's what's left of my local Route 66 diner that burned to the ground last year in the Blue Cut Fire. I miss this place, I would eat there at least a couple times a month. This is at the top of Cajon Pass on I-15.
Some dirt road driving:
Took the bus out tonight after work and caught the last bit of light:
All in all everything is working as it should. The one problem I've been having is the ignition switch for the steering lock. It seems to be weak, not making a strong connection inside. A few times I've had to wiggle the terminals slightly while turning the key to get it to start. The bus had a Ford starter relay hooked up when I got it, I think I need to re-install that or get a new one from WW to take the load off that circuit.
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oakman
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| Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2017 10:07 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 westfalia so-35 flipseat |
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| BadAss Bro! BBB 2018!! |
Thanks Tom, it will be here before we know it! Can't wait!!
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oakman
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| Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 9:55 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 westfalia so-35 flipseat |
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I bought a Wolfsburg West hard start relay. Easy to install and instantly cured my starting issue. It starts like a 12v bus now.
http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=111998611
Putting miles on the bus!
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squareweave
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| Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2017 11:20 am Post subject: Re: 1965 westfalia so-35 flipseat |
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| Killer bus!! Perfect in every way |
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oakman
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| Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2017 1:27 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 westfalia so-35 flipseat |
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| squareweave wrote: |
| Killer bus!! Perfect in every way |
Thank you Rich, it's slowly getting there!
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wcfvw69
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| Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2017 7:25 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 westfalia so-35 flipseat |
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Love seeing you out enjoying that bus!
Nice!
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oakman
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| Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2017 8:08 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 westfalia so-35 flipseat |
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| notchboy wrote: |
That sucker looks good with yellow curtains  |
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Love seeing you out enjoying that bus!
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Thank you guys, this bus makes me smile. How can it not with all those colors going on?!!
I promise I'll get the wheel wells, paint blending and bumpers done soon.
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mandraks
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| Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2017 9:04 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 westfalia so-35 flipseat |
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| oakman wrote: |
| notchboy wrote: |
| That sucker looks good with yellow curtains |
| wcfvw69 wrote: |
Love seeing you out enjoying that bus!
Nice! |
Thank you guys, this bus makes me smile. How can it not with all those colors going on?!!
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I promise I'll get the wheel wells, paint blending and bumpers done soon. |
i wish everybody could find a car that makes them smile, would cut down on the assholes riding around 
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