1966 11 Window OG Titian Red & Beige Grey

[superjet437]

Yes, I did use a rust inhibitor on that area after I sanded as much of the rust away as I could. I also sprayed it with a zinc primer before I installed the new inner. I could have replaced the outer portion, but I really wanted to save as much of the OG metal and paint.

I'm open for advice, if there are other ways to battle the rust in areas I want to keep.

Thanks!

[superjet437]

Update on the progress I made this weekend.

New Inner Rocker

Outer Rocker complete - took awhile - had to replace both B & C Pillars. Aligned the cargo doors as best I could. They are a little bowed along the bottom and the middle gap increases quite a bit from top to bottom, but overall I'm happy!

Started removing the cargo floor

A few hours later most of it is gone - what a messy job!! Have to clean up around the edges and straighten out a couple top hats.

Thankfully, no rust issues under the floor.

[nlorntson]

Good Progress!

On the cargo door side, did you get the middle rocker installed too?

Did you install it as a unit with the outer or individually and then the outer over that?

[superjet437]

Thanks for the comment. Yes, I attached the cargo strengthener to the outer rocker first. I did have to trim some off the ends of the strengthener in order to make it fit. It all seems to fits pretty good now.

[Skim]

Good job 👏🏽 love getting after that metalwork
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1954 Sunroof
1959 Lowlight Ghia vert
1960 Lt Grey Double Cab SMZ LEGIT
1963 Deluxe Turkis Walk Thru 15 Window OG Paint

[superjet437]

A few updates:

Replaced the front roof section...Before

After

Raised the Steering Box

I made my own drum puller - worked awesome

Cleaned up the engine compartment - still have a quite a bit to do, but it looks so much better...before

After

Today I worked on the windshield frame rust. I've got safaris to install next weekend...before

After

I'm getting close to having all the rust repaired. Can't wait to move past the sheet metal phase!

[AS350driver]

Awesome thread you have. Cant wait to see it rolling. I'm curious if you took any more pics of the roof repair you did?

[superjet437]

AS350 - Unfortunately, I didn't take any in process pics. I got so wrapped up in the repair that I forgot. I did use an Autocraft repair panel that I purchased from Wolfsburg West. It worked well for the most part. I had to slice it in a couple areas to get the correct shape. I also had to repair the "wings" on the fresh air system (under the roof skin). I'll take more pics in the future.

[superjet437]

Working to complete the front floor this weekend.

Fits great - all screwed down and ready to weld tomorrow!

[superjet437]

Today I got the floor all welded and ground down.

[superjet437]

Made some good progress this weekend. Got the front floor all finished - reinstalled the heater tube/vent, fixed all the weatherstrip channels around doors, installed my safari windows, and got the lower portion of my drivers door fixed.

Before

After

Also, got my son out to clean up the beetle transaxle we picked up for the bus.

I have the passenger door left to complete, the battery tray, and I still have to install the cargo floor. I can see the end in sight for the rust repair!

[73sparks]

Great job. you are making it look easy, must be your sons help 👍
I am working on my 60 swr kombi and will be raising steering box also
,why did you fabricate on the brake pedal arm?
Issues wuth clearance.
Thanks Tony

[superjet437]

73sparks: The brake pedal arm was relieved in that area due to clearance issues. I purchased a steering box raise kit from Wagenswest. Their kit made the process very easy - templates and precut metal included in the kit.

I love having my son help me out in the garage. I'm trying to get this bus on the road for him to drive (at least once) to high school before the school year is out. Thanks for the nice comments!

[superjet437]

I'd like to paint my transmission housing black - what is the best product to use for this? Thanks for the help!

[superjet437]

Picked up my wheels and tires:

165/50 for the front
205/60 for the rear

[superjet437]

Worked on the cargo floor today. Got it fit and ready to weld.

Before:

After:

Had to repair drivers side wheel well

[superjet437]

Been busy cleaning the undercarriage. Got through the wheel wells and engine compartment. Turning out very nice!

After:

[mtnbus]

great work man ! Nothing like OG paint !

keep it up

[BarryL]

[superjet437]

I used a small buffing pad on an air drill. Worked excellent. Went through a number of pads, but saved my hands and arm!