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Culito 11010101
Joined: December 07, 2006 Posts: 5863 Location: Columbia Missourah
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Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2019 6:51 pm Post subject: Re: '64 mouse gray / pearl white rustbucket |
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Thanks folks!
Put in a few hours today. Started fitting the rear wheel well section, and the curves weren't lining up right:
Had to adjust the curve on the end:
Tacked in:
Finished up, along with the C pillar:
B pillar welded in too:
Fixed the front face of the rocker and started mocking it up:
Shouldn't be too difficult to get this sorted out. Just have to figure out what order to weld things up! _________________ Copyright CJ Industries, Inc.
'64 standard w/2.0L type 4
'62 bug
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Culito 11010101
Joined: December 07, 2006 Posts: 5863 Location: Columbia Missourah
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Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2019 8:17 pm Post subject: Re: '64 mouse gray / pearl white rustbucket |
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Continuing with the rocker:
Got the front section fit and tacked in:
Lined everything up and stitched these together:
It was a grueling process adding that much material without a backer, but me and my lil' Lincoln pulled through.
It did pucker in a tad so it will need a bit of filler.
Got the rear lined up and tacked in.
Plug welded along the bottom:
Yay progress!
I think I'll start hacking the floor out next. _________________ Copyright CJ Industries, Inc.
'64 standard w/2.0L type 4
'62 bug
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Culito 11010101
Joined: December 07, 2006 Posts: 5863 Location: Columbia Missourah
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Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2019 6:59 pm Post subject: Re: '64 mouse gray / pearl white rustbucket |
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Finished out the rocker close-out:
Then this happened:
Link
Irwin drill bits and an a big automotive pry bar popped those welds right out.
The scrap pile grows higher.
_________________ Copyright CJ Industries, Inc.
'64 standard w/2.0L type 4
'62 bug
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BusJunky Samba Member
Joined: February 27, 2009 Posts: 568 Location: Norwalk, ohio
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Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2019 9:47 am Post subject: Re: '64 mouse gray / pearl white rustbucket |
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everythings coming together pretty quick bro!! The slice and bend method you did for the rear wheel tub is my go-to! Looking forward to seeing this take shape! _________________ Leroux's Autowerks “like us on fb”
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Culito 11010101
Joined: December 07, 2006 Posts: 5863 Location: Columbia Missourah
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Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 11:43 am Post subject: Re: '64 mouse gray / pearl white rustbucket |
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Thanks BusJunky!
I did manage to get the bulkhead repaired the last few days.
Template:
Transferred to 20ga sheet:
Punched and flanged courtesy of HF:
Installed, chasing down pinholes:
View from the wheel well:
Ground down and sloppily painted:
I plan on spinning it around in the garage and working on some mechanicals so I don't get burnt out on rust repair, although I'm rounding the corner on that. Just have driver's side outriggers, tophat sections, B pillar, inner and outer rocker on that side. Then floor, cut wheel well repair... _________________ Copyright CJ Industries, Inc.
'64 standard w/2.0L type 4
'62 bug
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Culito 11010101
Joined: December 07, 2006 Posts: 5863 Location: Columbia Missourah
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Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2019 1:34 pm Post subject: Re: '64 mouse gray / pearl white rustbucket |
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Does anyone know if I can use the small portion of a '68 wheel well arch to repair mine? I don't really want to buy an entire repair section if I only need a small portion.
This one at $38
Vs. a WW panel for $120.
Yes, I'm a cheapass.
Thankya _________________ Copyright CJ Industries, Inc.
'64 standard w/2.0L type 4
'62 bug
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Skim Rants Master
Joined: April 15, 2001 Posts: 17081 Location: GFK 31 Year Vet
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Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 1:11 pm Post subject: Re: '64 mouse gray / pearl white rustbucket |
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you saved the hell outta that door! _________________ GFK
Samba since before the towers collapsed. Still here.
1953 Kabriolet
1954 Sunroof
1959 Lowlight Ghia vert
1960 Lt Grey Double Cab SMZ LEGIT
1963 Deluxe Turkis Walk Thru 15 Window OG Paint |
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ryans65 Samba Member
Joined: February 16, 2016 Posts: 1254 Location: Yulee FL
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Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 1:32 pm Post subject: Re: '64 mouse gray / pearl white rustbucket |
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PM me and I'll send you the section I cut out of mine for the cost of postage.
Culito wrote: |
Does anyone know if I can use the small portion of a '68 wheel well arch to repair mine? I don't really want to buy an entire repair section if I only need a small portion.
This one at $38
Vs. a WW panel for $120.
Yes, I'm a cheapass.
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Culito 11010101
Joined: December 07, 2006 Posts: 5863 Location: Columbia Missourah
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Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 1:53 pm Post subject: Re: '64 mouse gray / pearl white rustbucket |
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Skim wrote: |
you saved the hell outta that door! |
Ha, thanks! The front doors were a marathon, for sure.
ryans65 wrote: |
PM me and I'll send you the section I cut out of mine for the cost of postage. |
SWEET! Will do! _________________ Copyright CJ Industries, Inc.
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Culito 11010101
Joined: December 07, 2006 Posts: 5863 Location: Columbia Missourah
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Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2019 8:52 pm Post subject: Re: '64 mouse gray / pearl white rustbucket |
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Some random goings on here.
I started assembling the top end of the Type 4. Now featuring rebuilt heads and 96mm P/Cs.
Big props to Bugguy1967 for all the help and long-distance assistance here.
This has to be the dirtiest, nastiest, greasiest free engine I ever laid eyes on.
All the tins are layered in gunk:
Heads, valve train on, new oil cooler seals and front pulley seal:
I won't be using the stock oil filler, so I welded that up:
The battery tray was surprisingly solid, so I wire brushed the crap out of it, cleaned it up, and slopped some POR15 in there:
On to some rear-end electrics:
Both tail light harnesses featured several splices in a row:
Made new ground jumpers:
Tail light harnesses soldered and shrink-wrapped:
Mocked up a panel where the original regulator mounted for power distribution and relays:
Terminal block, starter relay and fuel pump relay:
I don't trust crimp connectors, so I always crimp lightly and solder them.
Wire out the top running left is for the fuel pump.
Terminal block on the left is mounted up in some existing holes. I think I'll use it for switched power, since the type 4 has two chokes, three cutoff solenoids, a fuel enrichment solenoid, and of course the coil. I can daisy-chain most of that, but it might be handy.
I found this low-pressure fuel pump with really good reviews. It came with 4 clamps and a plastic filter, but I like to use metal ones.
Pump and filter mounted up on rubber grommets:
I agonized quite a bit on pump placement, but settled here because I thought it might be a good idea to keep it out of the engine compartment. In this position it sits in line with the fuel line route.
Wiring detail:
Sent the fuel tank to a local radiator shop to be soaked, since it was full of sludge.
This weekend I might throw the long block in there and see how I'm going to mock up the mustache bar. Should be fun! _________________ Copyright CJ Industries, Inc.
'64 standard w/2.0L type 4
'62 bug
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nineteensixtyfiveVG Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2009 Posts: 456 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2019 9:12 pm Post subject: Re: '64 mouse gray / pearl white rustbucket |
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Seems like a good spot for the pump to me. Is there going to be a filter before the pump too?
The wiring looks so much better already, thats what I need on my bus for sure. I have bunch of wiring that has been spliced and spliced again over the years. |
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Culito 11010101
Joined: December 07, 2006 Posts: 5863 Location: Columbia Missourah
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Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2019 9:41 pm Post subject: Re: '64 mouse gray / pearl white rustbucket |
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nineteensixtyfiveVG wrote: |
Seems like a good spot for the pump to me. Is there going to be a filter before the pump too? |
Well that's a big facepalm. Filter needs to go before the pump
Guess it's going under there too! _________________ Copyright CJ Industries, Inc.
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'62 bug
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Culito 11010101
Joined: December 07, 2006 Posts: 5863 Location: Columbia Missourah
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Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2019 8:54 pm Post subject: Re: '64 mouse gray / pearl white rustbucket |
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More random progress:
I stuffed the type 4 in there!
While it was in, I mocked up and welded in the mustache bar mounts. I boxed the frame where they mount, and used 1/8" steel plate for the hanger. Welded all the way around and bolted in:
(Also I got a starter in and it works!)
Then I started modifying the tin to work with the engine compartment. I roughly trimmed around the front (transaxle side) tin, then started closing up sections of the side tins that I trimmed to fit:
(Solving a 3D puzzle is hard)
Finished off the rear tin edges and painted these three:
Cleaned the fan shroud up and had a look:
Hell yeah.
For now I have to wait for my flywheel to be modified for the new pilot bearing and I'm ordering a brazilian rear apron to hack.
So, on to more rust removal:
More of the same incoming for the next post! _________________ Copyright CJ Industries, Inc.
'64 standard w/2.0L type 4
'62 bug
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Culito 11010101
Joined: December 07, 2006 Posts: 5863 Location: Columbia Missourah
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Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2019 5:41 pm Post subject: Re: '64 mouse gray / pearl white rustbucket |
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Today's progress:
I was going to try to fix the inner fender bottom, but decided to make the whole piece:
I'll dry fit the rocker before tacking it in place.
Fixed the front outrigger:
I replaced the entire rear outrigger (guess I forgot pics) because it was smashed in from the bottom, probably by a jack.
Outriggers done and outer rocker clamped in place:
Made the front and rear tophats:
I was able to make all four tophat repair pieces from one section!
Dropped the B pillar in place:
I guess I'll have to make an extension.
For a change of pace I welded up the brake booster ports on the intakes and gave them a light coat of satin black:
That's all for today! _________________ Copyright CJ Industries, Inc.
'64 standard w/2.0L type 4
'62 bug
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ryebread27 Samba Member
Joined: July 16, 2013 Posts: 3 Location: DENVER
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Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2019 4:31 pm Post subject: Re: '64 mouse gray / pearl white rustbucket |
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Who did the seat covers? Were they hard to install?
It's looking good. |
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Culito 11010101
Joined: December 07, 2006 Posts: 5863 Location: Columbia Missourah
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Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2019 8:38 pm Post subject: Re: '64 mouse gray / pearl white rustbucket |
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ryebread27 wrote: |
Who did the seat covers? Were they hard to install?
It's looking good. |
They're just a set from TMI, ordered from Cip1.com.
Not bad to install with horsehair pads. I hear if you use foam, you should cover the foam with a garbage bag to help the cover slide over.
Fix all the little sharp tabs on the seat frame and prepare for some sore fingers!
Thanks! _________________ Copyright CJ Industries, Inc.
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DubStyle SBS Hit Squad
Joined: July 26, 2003 Posts: 6250 Location: SBS headquarters: Missery
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Posted: Fri May 03, 2019 12:34 pm Post subject: Re: '64 mouse gray / pearl white rustbucket |
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Great work! _________________ Anthony
SBS #1
SBS #1 on FB
"The original & best lowered Split Bus website/club" |
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Culito 11010101
Joined: December 07, 2006 Posts: 5863 Location: Columbia Missourah
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Posted: Fri May 03, 2019 5:00 pm Post subject: Re: '64 mouse gray / pearl white rustbucket |
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Thanks Anthony! She won't be an SBS, but I won't be getting nosebleeds either.
Some more progress:
Got the B pillar finished up:
Working on the bulkhead:
Working on the long side rocker:
As usual, it was a bit short, so I cut a relief out and bent it, but I may redo this:
Also I got a cheapie Brazilian apron to hack up:
Just realized I'm almost out of welding gas, so I may have to skip around to other areas this weekend. _________________ Copyright CJ Industries, Inc.
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Culito 11010101
Joined: December 07, 2006 Posts: 5863 Location: Columbia Missourah
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Posted: Mon May 13, 2019 8:33 pm Post subject: Re: '64 mouse gray / pearl white rustbucket |
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So the new apron got quite a bit lighter:
I should be able to seal this up fairly easily.
Did some engine assembly:
Another test fit with most of the ancillaries:
Then my buddy came over and we fabbed up an exhaust:
Dual 2-into-1s anyone?
Test fit with bumper:
Duals peeking out:
I was able to scavenge the cylinder "ends" from the original (wasted) heater boxes. These should be sufficiently obnoxious:
Since I had it up on the stands, I couldn't resist adjusting the rear:
Lookit that ass. _________________ Copyright CJ Industries, Inc.
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icekoffee Samba Member
Joined: March 14, 2005 Posts: 1239 Location: DeSoto, Missouri
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Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2019 8:43 am Post subject: Re: '64 mouse gray / pearl white rustbucket |
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We leave for CO in 31 days.
You are killing it _________________ 1952 Zwitter
1959 23 Window
1963 Doubleturd
1958 Patina Beetle EJ25
1984 Vanagon Westfalia EJ25
1964 Lifted Mouse Grey Standard
1967 21 Window
1968 Double Bubble
1969 Westfalia
1961 Ragtop Beetle
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