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Burlyhammer Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 1693 Location: Great north woods Maine
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Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 5:28 am Post subject: Re: 1963 15 Window resurrection |
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62DoKaGuy wrote: |
Skim wrote: |
Burlyhammer wrote: |
And I made this:
My son has a bunch of pieces that he is painting. I think he will be finished with those today, and ready for the next round! |
I have to make mine for the passenger side as well. |
#metoo (read: "me too," not "pound me too") hahaha. I've made it in the past and like how simple it is. Down side is it is too simple haha. Fab ing your own parts, if you have the time/basic skills & equipment, is half the fun. |
It was a nice change to be able to do something not crazy difficult that turned out well. Now I have to make the engine bay side panels, spare tire tray, battery tray, hinge carrier sections, etc. My friend Justin has given me a deadline of the end of today. It’s going to be a long day. Haha |
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Vwprok37 Samba Member
Joined: March 26, 2016 Posts: 29 Location: Brentwood, NH
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Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:02 am Post subject: Re: 1963 15 Window resurrection |
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Im glad you are taking that deadline seriously!! Its no joke! No distractions!! Im not even going to call you today. Haha! Now stop reading this and get back to work!!! I will send you the pictures and measurements of my battery tray later this afternoon. Get after it!!
P.S Happy birthday to your bus!!! |
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Burlyhammer Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 1693 Location: Great north woods Maine
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Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:16 am Post subject: Re: 1963 15 Window resurrection |
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Vwprok37 wrote: |
Im glad you are taking that deadline seriously!! Its no joke! No distractions!! Im not even going to call you today. Haha! Now stop reading this and get back to work!!! I will send you the pictures and measurements of my battery tray later this afternoon. Get after it!!
P.S Happy birthday to your bus!!! |
I only check my messages when I’m on break. I m not suggesting that I will complete this task, but I will try to make something happen.
Break time is over. Back at it!
Thanks Justin 🎉 |
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Pinetops Samba Member
Joined: March 24, 2007 Posts: 2987
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Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2018 2:29 am Post subject: Re: 1963 15 Window resurrection |
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Just checking in to brag on the great work you have done. I haven't posted in a while but I come to see the updates from time to time. Amazing job! _________________ "A rolling bus gathers no rust." |
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Burlyhammer Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 1693 Location: Great north woods Maine
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Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2018 2:56 am Post subject: Re: 1963 15 Window resurrection |
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Pinetops wrote: |
Just checking in to brag on the great work you have done. I haven't posted in a while but I come to see the updates from time to time. Amazing job! |
Thanks for checking in, Pinetops! A lot has happened to the bus, but we still have a ways to go.
I hope you’re out and about enjoying your bus! |
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Burlyhammer Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 1693 Location: Great north woods Maine
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Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2018 1:02 pm Post subject: Re: 1963 15 Window resurrection |
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I had to replace the rusted frame end on the drivers side. I had a small piece from the panel van to use. I straightened it out and cut it to fit. When I cut it, I cut to the rear bumper bolt hole, instead of the forward hole. Long story short, after I cut the section incorrectly, I welded it back together and re fit it. 😂
While I was back there I knocked the dent out of the tail light sheet metal
I also cut and fit the inner fender section after I welded it back together
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Skim Rants Master
Joined: April 15, 2001 Posts: 17082 Location: GFK 31 Year Vet
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Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2018 1:22 pm Post subject: Re: 1963 15 Window resurrection |
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Burlyhammer wrote: |
I had to replace the rusted frame end on the drivers side. I had a small piece from the panel van to use. I straightened it out and cut it to fit. When I cut it, I cut to the rear bumper bolt hole, instead of the forward hole. Long story short, after I cut the section incorrectly, I welded it back together and re fit it. 😂
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Good time to knock out that steering box raise! _________________ 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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Burlyhammer Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 1693 Location: Great north woods Maine
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 7:50 am Post subject: Re: 1963 15 Window resurrection |
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Skim wrote: |
Burlyhammer wrote: |
I had to replace the rusted frame end on the drivers side. I had a small piece from the panel van to use. I straightened it out and cut it to fit. When I cut it, I cut to the rear bumper bolt hole, instead of the forward hole. Long story short, after I cut the section incorrectly, I welded it back together and re fit it. 😂
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Good time to knock out that steering box raise! |
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Burlyhammer Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 1693 Location: Great north woods Maine
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 8:10 am Post subject: Re: 1963 15 Window resurrection |
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I made the piece of sheet metal for the left side engine compartment. I took a piece off the rusted OG section with the rubber channel:
I also had to repair the lip on the fire wall where it connects:
Finished repairing the D Pillar section. I left one bullet hole in it, and still need to do a little straightening. Not to shabby, though:
I just need t finish welding everything (haha)
Inside view:
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npbusguy Samba Member
Joined: February 08, 2006 Posts: 1658 Location: Budapest, Hungary
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 8:37 am Post subject: Re: 1963 15 Window resurrection |
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Nice work on the new panels and throughout the entire project. |
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Burlyhammer Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 1693 Location: Great north woods Maine
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 8:59 am Post subject: Re: 1963 15 Window resurrection |
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npbusguy wrote: |
Nice work on the new panels and throughout the entire project. |
Thanks npbusguy. I started to use a chisel and hammer to make the indents, then realized how handy the air chisel is once again. |
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Burlyhammer Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 1693 Location: Great north woods Maine
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Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2018 7:07 am Post subject: Re: 1963 15 Window resurrection |
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Still trying to tie the back corner together. I repaired the seal channel:
And filled in a hole:
I know it is a waste of time trying to use OG paint, but it is fun!
A little grinding, then on to the hinge carrier! |
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Burlyhammer Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 1693 Location: Great north woods Maine
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Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 10:12 am Post subject: Re: 1963 15 Window resurrection |
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Paercel tray and hinge crrier refurb:
I cut most of the rot from the back of the bus. I am going to use the hinge carrier from the bus hanging on the wall. I had to extract the hinge bolts. They came right out
I plan to get the hinge carrier in, then finish replacing the parcel tray.
I'm starting to feel like I'm turning a corner with the metal. I still need to fix the rear of the frame on the passenger side, plus the splash pan, plus....
I also bought the SWR and BG for the interior, and body touch up:
I needed a little more gray to finish the chassis and pedal pan. I am in good shape now! |
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crofty Judas of the North
Joined: August 09, 2000 Posts: 19672 Location: Land of Whine and Phonies
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Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 11:26 am Post subject: Re: 1963 15 Window resurrection |
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Amazing work! _________________ Your Vanagon sucks, Stop waving at me.
HamburgerBrad wrote: |
I slept on crofty's tent once. I passed out drunk from two bottles of Everett's brother's wine. |
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Burlyhammer Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 1693 Location: Great north woods Maine
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Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 11:39 am Post subject: Re: 1963 15 Window resurrection |
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crofty wrote: |
Amazing work! |
Thanks crofty! I can't wait to open up this can of SWR. I had the paint shop color match the SWR to the inside of the deck lid, and the BGR was matched to the walk thru seat back. I've never had paint color matched before, so this should be interesting! |
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Malokin Martin Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2007 Posts: 3099 Location: E-burg
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Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 11:45 am Post subject: Re: 1963 15 Window resurrection |
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holy crap! |
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Burlyhammer Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 1693 Location: Great north woods Maine
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Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 11:47 am Post subject: Re: 1963 15 Window resurrection |
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Malokin Martin wrote: |
holy crap! |
That's what I say when I look at this thing. Haha! |
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Burlyhammer Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 1693 Location: Great north woods Maine
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2018 7:00 am Post subject: Re: 1963 15 Window resurrection |
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I had to open the paint. It looks good. I can’t wait to use it. Thanks again Mark!
I have been staring at my rotten missing parcel tray area and making a plan, all the while this panel section is sitting here. I thought this was too nice of a section to cut up, but it has everything I need without piecing it all toget:
I just need to do a little more fitting, then make the cutout for the spare tire opening, then I can weld it in.
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type2rescuemaine Samba Member
Joined: March 04, 2016 Posts: 336 Location: Maine
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2018 9:12 am Post subject: Re: 1963 15 Window resurrection |
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Burlyhammer wrote: |
I thought this was too nice of a section to cut up |
You thought the panel section was too nice, but...
Burlyhammer wrote: |
Malokin Martin wrote: |
holy crap! |
That's what I say when I look at this thing. Haha! |
You thought the 15 window is crap?? You really are insane!
Haha but anyway I can't wait to get out to the garage and paint some parts! Time to get this show on the road! |
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Burlyhammer Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 1693 Location: Great north woods Maine
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2018 9:15 am Post subject: Re: 1963 15 Window resurrection |
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type2rescuemaine wrote: |
Burlyhammer wrote: |
I thought this was too nice of a section to cut up |
You thought the panel section was too nice, but...
Burlyhammer wrote: |
Malokin Martin wrote: |
holy crap! |
That's what I say when I look at this thing. Haha! |
You thought the 15 window is crap?? You really are insane!
Haha but anyway I can't wait to get out to the garage and paint some parts! Time to get this show on the road! |
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