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busben Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2008 Posts: 527 Location: Somerset, UK
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 12:13 pm Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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Awesome - just unbelievable... Every square centimeter of this bus has a story to tell, with expert human hands. Talk about character! Glad to see it closer to rolling down the road.
Might be cool to have a snap of that front axle next time its up. |
No worries dude. Here it is after stripping and freshly rebuilding
On the bus.......
And fully functional with genuine VW NOS link pin needle roller bearings and bushes...... .............
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goreygoreymanunited Samba Member
Joined: May 12, 2010 Posts: 44 Location: forest of dean
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 12:16 pm Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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BEAUTIFUL |
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flat_six Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2016 Posts: 8 Location: Arizona, USA
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 1:42 pm Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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Looks great (of course). I love how the INSIDE of the wheel rims are painted, whilst the outside is patina.
Say - are you using copper tubing for the brakes? |
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Hellberg Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2013 Posts: 121 Location: sweden
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busben Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2008 Posts: 527 Location: Somerset, UK
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Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2016 1:50 pm Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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Thanks guys.
Yeh, all new copper brake lines flat_six.
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mandraks Samba Member
Joined: November 28, 2004 Posts: 7050 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2016 3:07 pm Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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flat_six wrote: |
Looks great (of course). I love how the INSIDE of the wheel rims are painted, whilst the outside is patina.
Say - are you using copper tubing for the brakes? |
likely Nickel-Copper-Iron Alloy, called Cunifer and NiCopp _________________ regards
Uli
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'53 3-Fold Oval, L35 Metallic Blue, looking for a narrow hatch panel |
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obieoberstar Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 1127 Location: Tucson
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Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2016 7:10 pm Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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hard to believe it is the same bus found in the woods on its side.
looking super tough with those tires.
very inspiring. |
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flat_six Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2016 Posts: 8 Location: Arizona, USA
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Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2016 9:51 pm Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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mandraks wrote: |
flat_six wrote: |
Looks great (of course). I love how the INSIDE of the wheel rims are painted, whilst the outside is patina.
Say - are you using copper tubing for the brakes? |
likely Nickel-Copper-Iron Alloy, called Cunifer and NiCopp |
Agreed. Not only have I really enjoyed seeing this bus reincarnated, I have also learned about bendable copper-nickel brake tubes and also researched and learned about "greenlaning" in UK. I want to do that that next time I visit. This BD split certainly looks to be up for the task! |
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Scotty Samba Member
Joined: July 02, 2003 Posts: 1531 Location: Northampton - Uk
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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2016 6:16 am Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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Looking good buddy, I can't wait to see it _________________
EverettB wrote: |
I'd be curious to know the length of his tip.
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campingbox Samba Member
Joined: November 14, 2000 Posts: 10198 Location: Petaluma, CA
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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2016 7:53 am Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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busben Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2008 Posts: 527 Location: Somerset, UK
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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2016 10:12 am Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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Haha! That seems a long, long time ago Greg!!!
Thanks for the kind words people. I'm glad people are enjoying reading this and even learning stuff
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Lowdown Dirty Rat Samba Member
Joined: June 25, 2005 Posts: 878 Location: Cornwall, UK
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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2016 1:24 pm Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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That front panel repair blend is exceptional !!!
_________________ 1951 Samba 20-017894
1952 Samba 20-028952 |
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The Rascals Cats Samba Member
Joined: March 23, 2013 Posts: 63 Location: France
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Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2016 12:55 pm Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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The combo tires/wheels .... hum i love it ... _________________ Building my automotive dreams ....
Also i'm proud to be a " Rascal cat"...
www.therascalscats.com Follow us daily on IG @therascalscats |
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volksfahrer.nl Samba Member
Joined: September 18, 2003 Posts: 2128 Location: Delft Holland
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Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2016 3:34 pm Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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Lowdown Dirty Rat wrote: |
That front panel repair blend is exceptional !!!
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Make that: this whole build is exeptional!!! _________________ www.volksfahrer.nl
www.theundutchables.nl
66 panel |
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flat_six Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2016 Posts: 8 Location: Arizona, USA
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 2:24 pm Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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Will the numberplate be going back on the front bumper? |
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Gruvborg Samba Member
Joined: June 13, 2005 Posts: 3
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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 3:17 am Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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Impressive work Ben!
Is it time to come and get the next project?
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Bendango Samba Member
Joined: September 04, 2005 Posts: 593
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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 6:05 am Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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Just went through this again just for kicks - Fantastic stuff! _________________ I want a real garage.
WANTED - [WTB] 55-62 Bus Thin Lip Package Tray SWR
Getting Used - SWR 60 westy copy built by vw ( apparently )
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=320866
Braukuche wrote: |
Where did you find the elephant dick? |
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busben Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2008 Posts: 527 Location: Somerset, UK
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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 6:55 am Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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Hi all! Sorry I've been so slack on here lately. Life has taken over I'm afraid. Anyway the bus is inspected and registered with lots more little jobs completed, so it now has new number plates on but the "really great gearbox" I bought keeps popping out of 4th so we're dealing with that right now. I will get more photos up soon I promise!
As for the Tocksfors single cab Gruvborg .... wow that's seen better days but yes of course I'd be up for another project. I am supposed to be in Sweden with a van and trailer in about 6 weeks so PM me some details and i'd love to scrape those remains into he back of the van. It's a big job but that's what I enjoy the most! How great would they look together I've sent you a PM dude! Thanks for the photos! |
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Lowdown Dirty Rat Samba Member
Joined: June 25, 2005 Posts: 878 Location: Cornwall, UK
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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 3:43 pm Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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Nutter!
Is it a barndoor? _________________ 1951 Samba 20-017894
1952 Samba 20-028952 |
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Bendango Samba Member
Joined: September 04, 2005 Posts: 593
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Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2017 6:55 am Post subject: Re: 20-020744 "The Tocksfors Rhd" |
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looks like post BD to me _________________ I want a real garage.
WANTED - [WTB] 55-62 Bus Thin Lip Package Tray SWR
Getting Used - SWR 60 westy copy built by vw ( apparently )
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=320866
Braukuche wrote: |
Where did you find the elephant dick? |
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