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PostPosted: Sun Aug 26, 2018 3:35 pm    Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build Reply with quote

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Rad build bro! I'm new to the forum, jus got me an early bay last month. Definitely following this thread, very very informative! Very Happy Very Happy


Thanks man, and congrats on the bay! I hope to see some pictures of your progress on here!
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 16, 2018 9:01 am    Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build Reply with quote

Big update! I've been SUPER busy working on the bus lately and a lot of progress has been made on the back end of the bus. I've been working on the engine and trans raise, as well as the rear bag setup and rear wheel tubs. Not everything is done yet but it's all coming along quickly.

First thing I got down on was the engine and trans raise. I ended up doing a 2.5" raise while still utilizing the stock bay window nose cone. I fabbed up a new mustache bar that uses some universal puck style mounts instead of the stock style mounts. The bar somewhat resembles the style of the later bay mustache bars. For the trans mount I flipped the original mount and extended it to reach the stock mounting holes in the torsion housing. To get the shift rod to line up, I used some super nice and sturdy u-joints. Initially there was a bit of slop shift because of the nose cone bushing and seal. I replaced those and now it shifts better than it did before everything. I also had to extend the tube part of the bowden tube bracket to reach the bowden tube. I am now using a slightly longer clutch cable from a late bay to reach the clutch lever. Last up for the trans raise in the engine tin. Pretty easy for this part. I just put the engine back in and made the tin to fit around the engine to seal up well. This part isn't finish welded yet but will be once I finish everything else. I didn't want to run out of gas in the middle of something more crucial. Heres some pic from the trans raise:

Here's the new mustache bar
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Modified trans mount
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Shift linkage with u-joints
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Installed
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The clearance gained
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And the modified engine tin
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Next up I started working on the rear bag setup.
I started off by making some torsion eliminators out of the old spring plates.
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I also modified the ends of the torsion housing so that the lowest mounting hole was in line with the adjacent one so that it could sit a bit lower.
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Then I started working on the trailing arms and adding the lower bag mounts to them.
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This is how much the rear end is able to tuck the wheels
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And here are the rear bags in with the upper mount also installed. The upper mounts for the bags are connected to a tube that runs across to either frame rail.
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Currently I'm working on finishing up the rear tubs. After I finish the driver side tub I can't put the rear seat back in (which has all the air management and compressors in it) so that I can air everything back up and start driving around again. Then I'll just have the other tub to finish, make some new shock mounts, finish welding the engine tin, and install the height sensors so that I can finally use the height presets function on the accuair that makes it a super easy operation.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 16, 2018 10:26 am    Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build Reply with quote

What are you doing about exhaust ground clearance? Sorry if it was mentioned a page or so back but I just found this thread!

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PostPosted: Sun Sep 16, 2018 11:57 am    Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build Reply with quote

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What are you doing about exhaust ground clearance?


With the motor and trans raise and using a stock style exhaust with modified turn down tips, the exhaust is level with the engine and bumper. Doesn’t hang down at all
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 16, 2018 6:41 pm    Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build Reply with quote

Nice work. What is that tie rod end off of? Looks pretty beefy (similar sizing to my f150, maybe bigger.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 16, 2018 8:09 pm    Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build Reply with quote

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Nice work. What is that tie rod end off of? Looks pretty beefy (similar sizing to my f150, maybe bigger.


Thanks! They are 3/4" teflon lined rod ends that usually would go on the custom lower arms of 4x4's
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 18, 2018 11:21 am    Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build Reply with quote

Looks rad! I need to do a trans raise in my bus, too. How much room do you have over the fanshroud?
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 18, 2018 1:06 pm    Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build Reply with quote

Omg I’m an idiot.... I meant tailpipe clearance of the bumper, not exhaust clearance off the ground.. Laughing

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 18, 2018 8:58 pm    Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build Reply with quote

VWsArent4Hippies wrote:
Looks rad! I need to do a trans raise in my bus, too. How much room do you have over the fanshroud?


From the top of the shroud to the top of the sheet metal I have 3/4"

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Omg I’m an idiot.... I meant tailpipe clearance of the bumper, not exhaust clearance off the ground.. Laughing


Hahahaha. I have 90 degree turn downs the turn right out of the muffler. Loads of room from anything.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 19, 2018 5:27 am    Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build Reply with quote

Gotcha. The split window bus 1500s used the same stock muffler as us, but their tailpipe had a 2.5 to 3 inch drop built in; I was wondering if that would work in your situation, or if the bay window geometry wouldn’t allow it.

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 19, 2018 6:00 am    Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build Reply with quote

This bus is all kinds of awesome. Nice work on all the fabrication.

I really like what you did with the tach, refacing it to match the OG speedo. Going to note that one for my build Cool
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 21, 2018 8:50 am    Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build Reply with quote

Finished up the rear tubs the other day. I think they turned out pretty killer.
Heres some pics of them.

Welded in, prepped for seam sealer
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Seam sealed
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Painted in neptune blue
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Engine side of them painted black
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And here's the inside of them, finished with some canned truck bed liner
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Also had to make some lower shock mount extensions so that the suspension can compress all thew way.
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And to top it off, I finished welding the modified valance and painted it. I still have to finish welding the side engine seal holders but I'm leaving that for another day.
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 8:44 am    Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build Reply with quote

WE HAVE LANDED.

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PostPosted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 6:31 am    Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build Reply with quote

Really enjoying this thread. Great work!
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 2:17 pm    Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build Reply with quote

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Really enjoying this thread. Great work!


Thank you!
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 9:59 am    Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build Reply with quote

Worked a little bit on the interior the other day. As much as I love doing all the figuring and math and templating and designing for all the suspension work, it was really nice to just do some work that involved very little thought and didn't require and angle grinder or a welder. I made the long interior panel out of the same wood as the previous ones. Nothing really special but it's nice to see the interior slowly taking shape. Debating on whether on not to put in an ash tray by the rear seat.

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On a side note, I've been working the the westy seat since the driver's side hinge will no longer work with the larger tubs. I'm pretty sure that I will be able to modify it while still retaining full functionality.
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 2:19 pm    Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build Reply with quote

Incredible...I love a tubbed, bagged bus.
A special place in the church of the lowered for you sir!
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 2:40 pm    Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build Reply with quote

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WE HAVE LANDED.

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Well!!! That's one way to keep the assholes from stealing it. Laughing

Great job.

I raised my Ghia 5", they might be the same height now. Laughing
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 28, 2018 12:43 pm    Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build Reply with quote

Not my cup 'o tea, but nice work. Best of luck to you. Cool

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PostPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2018 9:01 am    Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build Reply with quote

Thanks for all the kind words guys!

For an update, I've been driving the bus around everywhere since I finished and it rides so well. If just the pure look of it didn't make all the work so far worth it, the ride quality definitely does. As soon as I get a chance to install those height sensors it will be a no worries, no guessing operation. The reason why a haven't just thrown them on yet is because they take a fair bit of figuring and testing and figuring and testing to install correctly.
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