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Who.Me? 
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| Are those copper brake lines ? |
Correct. |
Yikes!  I don't even think you're allowed to run those in Canada |
With well-made double flares these copper lines are very common here in Europe.
Only used without ABS. |
Are they simple Copper or Cunifer? (Copper, Nickel, Iron alloy)
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EeVeeWee
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| Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2017 7:34 am Post subject: Re: 1967 panel becomes 11 window camper with Dormobile roof |
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| panel wrote: |
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| Are those copper brake lines ? |
Correct. |
Yikes! I don't even think you're allowed to run those in Canada |
With well-made double flares these copper lines are very common here in Europe.
Only used without ABS. |
Are they simple Copper or Cunifer? (Copper, Nickel, Iron alloy) |
These are copper, strong enough and quit easy to make with the right tools. Cunifer is also possible, but is only a bit more difficult to deform. |
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Eric&Barb
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| Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2017 8:50 am Post subject: Re: 1967 panel becomes 11 window camper with Dormobile roof |
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Yes, a special copper magnet does.  |
How about trying a normal magnet?
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Eric&Barb
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| Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2017 8:53 am Post subject: Re: 1967 panel becomes 11 window camper with Dormobile roof |
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Just did a WWW search for copper brake line, and got the below among many others:
"JEGS NiCopp Nickel Copper Brake Lines | JEGS
JEGS NiCopp Brake Lines are a seamless copper nickel alloy tubing DOT approved for hydraulic brake systems. They are strong as steel, rust proof and easier to work ...
[Search domain www.jegs.com] jegs.com/p/JEGS-Performance-Products/JEGS-NiCopp-N..."
So maybe the ones you have are this alloy instead....
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EeVeeWee
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| Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2017 3:20 pm Post subject: Re: 1967 panel becomes 11 window camper with Dormobile roof |
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Last week I finished the inside of the roof, next step is the outside.
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EeVeeWee
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| Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2017 2:38 pm Post subject: Re: 1967 panel becomes 11 window camper with Dormobile roof |
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The roof is ready for new paint now.
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EeVeeWee
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| Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2017 11:47 am Post subject: Re: 1967 panel becomes 11 window camper with Dormobile roof |
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Latest changes; new paint inside and outside of the roof.
Also canopy and lifting rod mounted with stainless screws.
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EeVeeWee
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| Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2017 12:02 pm Post subject: Re: 1967 panel becomes 11 window camper with Dormobile roof |
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All the metal parts of the roof have a fresh paint, some parts were really nasty.
The roof vent covers have been mounted, with enough sealant to make it waterproof.
Also the roof hoops have some new paint.
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EeVeeWee
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| Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 11:15 am Post subject: Re: 1967 panel becomes 11 window camper with Dormobile roof |
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Finally the Dormobile roof on top of the bus.
The front hinge wasn't easy to mount in the pre-drilled holes, the other two were easy.
The canopy is still loose, but it gives a good idea how it finally will be.
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EeVeeWee
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| Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2017 12:12 pm Post subject: Re: 1967 panel becomes 11 window camper with Dormobile roof |
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I had to weld to fill up some holes in the lifting arms.
After that I marked the holes from the mounting strip from the long side of the canopy.
Then made holes in the roof and the canopy.
After mounting the strip I could put the Dormobile roof in the upper position.
The next step will be the fixing of the front and rear part of the canopy.
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EeVeeWee
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| Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2017 12:18 pm Post subject: Re: 1967 panel becomes 11 window camper with Dormobile roof |
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I bought another cabine seat because ours was not complete anymore.
I only had to weld some tabs for the upholstery.
And I drilled all the holes in the bus roof for the canopy.
Of course all the holes were treated with zinc epoxy.
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EeVeeWee
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| Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2017 6:58 am Post subject: Re: 1967 panel becomes 11 window camper with Dormobile roof |
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Today I sealed the inside and outside of the canopy to the roof of the bus.
I guess we gonna have a lot of comfort and fun with this Dormobile roof.
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jdawgthethird
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| Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 7:10 am Post subject: Re: 1967 panel becomes 11 window camper with Dormobile roof |
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| Curious where you got your brake line retaining clips (the orange/red ones)? |
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EeVeeWee
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| Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 1:39 pm Post subject: Re: 1967 panel becomes 11 window camper with Dormobile roof |
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| Curious where you got your brake line retaining clips (the orange/red ones)? |
Together with the brake pipes, I ordered them here:
https://www.automotive-line.nl/assortiment-met-remleidingclips-30-delig.html
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EeVeeWee
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| Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 1:40 pm Post subject: Re: 1967 panel becomes 11 window camper with Dormobile roof |
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The rest of the roof has been isolated also, including damper plates.
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EeVeeWee
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| Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 1:17 pm Post subject: Re: 1967 panel becomes 11 window camper with Dormobile roof |
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Today I assembled the LH front door.
Also I put damper plates and isolation inside of the door.
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zozo
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| Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 1:49 pm Post subject: Re: 1967 panel becomes 11 window camper with Dormobile roof |
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Beautiful bus, beautiful work.
I'd be afraid of using that type of foam for insulation or sound deadening, as it's very much like a sponge and will hold water. It'd be such a shame to encourage rust in such a gorgeous bus that you've invested so much love, effort, and money into. |
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Eric&Barb
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| Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 3:14 pm Post subject: Re: 1967 panel becomes 11 window camper with Dormobile roof |
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Agreed, not a good idea to put anything against the inside of the front doors, especially something that will act like a sponge. Rust never sleeps....
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EeVeeWee
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| Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2017 1:41 am Post subject: Re: 1967 panel becomes 11 window camper with Dormobile roof |
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Beautiful bus, beautiful work.
I'd be afraid of using that type of foam for insulation or sound deadening, as it's very much like a sponge and will hold water. It'd be such a shame to encourage rust in such a gorgeous bus that you've invested so much love, effort, and money into. |
I know what you mean, but this X-Trem is flexible moisture-proof insulation material specially meant for this purpose. It does not absorb so no worries about the sponge effect. |
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EeVeeWee
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| Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2017 11:13 am Post subject: Re: 1967 panel becomes 11 window camper with Dormobile roof |
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Today I mounted the LH side front door.
Also the other doors are now equipped with the belt-line parts.
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