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Sodo
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Yikes is that seat foam shredded by rodents? You have a lot to do. Dang POs, can't trust'em for anything. But this is how these vans get back on the road. Best of luck, hope its satisfying, fun.
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RainierSyncro
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| Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 11:32 pm Post subject: Re: Madworks 1980 Vanagon Westy |
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| Wow, that rear bumper. Someone certainly had depth perception problems. |
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madworks
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| Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2017 4:25 am Post subject: Re: Madworks 1980 Vanagon Westy |
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| Sodo wrote: |
| Yikes is that seat foam shredded by rodents? You have a lot to do. Dang POs, can't trust'em for anything. But this is how these vans get back on the road. Best of luck, hope its satisfying, fun. |
Yes, not sure if it was mice / rats or squirrels but they had a nice little home there for a few years. I think they got in through an open wing window. Yes, lots of work but it is 'complete' and not a complete rust bucket.
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| Wow, that rear bumper. Someone certainly had depth perception problems. |
I know! it's not visible in the front but the guy welded two 2" hitch receivers on the front. He had a rack with 2 seats mounted up there. I guess he could pull up to the lake and sit in those seats for fishing. The grandson, who had possession of the vehicle said it took a long time for them to remove that rack. I think that's probably what saved the front bumper from any worse damage.
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Abscate
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| Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2017 4:47 am Post subject: Re: Madworks 1980 Vanagon Westy |
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Nasty colour but will turn out nice. Don't worry about the rodents, people diseases are much more dangerous.
Complete is the key!!
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RainierSyncro
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| Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2017 11:53 am Post subject: Re: Madworks 1980 Vanagon Westy |
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| Just cleaning the van out would probably be 20% closer to being finished. It's going to be cool seeing the after pictures when you're done. |
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madworks
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| Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2017 5:05 pm Post subject: Re: Madworks 1980 Vanagon Westy |
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Progress is slow because I'm trying to get my Baja bug on the road, but I do try to get a few things done for Karl (I've decided to name the Vanagon...) when I can. Last week I did a compression check and everthing checked out good across the board. Sounded like he needs a starter motor rebuild, but no problem, on the list.
I found the issue with the driver seat - it wasn't seated correctly in the track on the right side. While the pivot base and the seat itself needs cleaning and lubrication I realize that it is all serviceable and just needs a little TLC.
I've cleaned up the interior with the shop vac - much better! Haven't gotten any photos of the inside, but it sure looks better so far. Still lots to be done.
Today I went into work early so I could leave early and try to get the title transferred over - paperwork isn't complete, I need a copy of the trust to show that the seller is really the seller. Thankfully he's a super guy and will get it for me no trouble.
So, what to do on a nice afternoon? I took the top layer of grime off the bus. It still needs more scrubbing but it definately looks better. A bit of the original paint started showing through as I scrubbed it with a scrubber pad. The only bad part is I found a number of rust spots. Around the lower corners of the windshield and on the rear hatch lower window corners. I also found a nice area of rot behind the front wheel on the drivers side (photo below).
My dilemma is whether to move forward and repair this body or try to find another good body. I really like the air cooled engine just because it says Volkswagen to me. I have an opportunity to pick up an '85 that looks to be in decent shape. No engine or transmission but most everything else.
Do I bring it home and transfer everything over and make it a tintop westy? Do I use it as a donor body (and some interior parts) and make the rust repairs on Karl?
Here's before and after today's washing...
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and a shot of the body rot I found during cleanup:
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Merian
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| Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2017 5:38 pm Post subject: Re: Madworks 1980 Vanagon Westy |
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mpst important thing is to get that clemson sticker off of it 
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danfromsyr
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| Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2017 6:00 pm Post subject: Re: Madworks 1980 Vanagon Westy |
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while that body is beaten like a stubborn Ox, it has alot of years of bringing joy and travel trips left in it.. it certainly deserves to see the road again.
and you don't have to worry about any bumps or scrapes you might put in, or anyone trying to admire it too closely..
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| Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2017 2:03 pm Post subject: Re: Madworks 1980 Vanagon Westy |
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| mpst important thing is to get that clemson sticker off of it |
mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferase MPST or 3-mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferase is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the MPST gene or DNA structure. How would one go about using this as an adhesive remover?  |
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madworks
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MayorMcCheese
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| Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2017 2:21 pm Post subject: Re: Madworks 1980 Vanagon Westy |
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| Hows the smell and how far have the rodents gotten? If they got into the perimeter ceiling vents you're going to have a real hard time cleaning. |
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madworks
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I'm running into some difficulty with the title. Since it is currently titled to a trust there are some paperwork requirements that are needed before the DMV will transfer the title. I sense frustration from the sibling /trustee that I've been dealing with. I think he is tired of messing with it and I'm concerned that the last bit of information he sent isn't going to satisfy the DMV either. I'll keep trying but the concern is he'll finally just throw in the towel and tell me that I'm on my own.
I didn't purchase the '85 vanagon I went to look at (as a parts rig) for various reasons but I now have an opportunity to pick up an '83 Westy (air cooled model) with a clear title. It's interior is stripped, missing grill and headlights and several windows but I'm told the body is almost completely rust free and it has the engine and 4 speed transmission. Again, I have to wonder if it wouldn't be better just to give up on the title for Karl and use him as a donor and rebuild the '83 (depending on results of my inspection).
While I really want to be able to put Karl back on the road, if I can't title him I can't register him which means I can't drive him. I've been to the DMV twice now and just feel like I'm going to be sent away again. I guess I should give the DMV another go.
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Team WorldTour
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| Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2017 12:07 pm Post subject: Re: Madworks 1980 Vanagon Westy |
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If you must strip Karl, cut out those kick-ass D-pillar vents and graft them onto the new van!
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