My 63 Kombi L87 White

velvetgreen · Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2019 5:40 am Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White

you do some amazing work in record time while holding down FTE- very impressive- great job!

GERMANAIRE · Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2019 5:45 am Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White

Hey Linda, I young lady am keeping my logo a secret until the reveal Wink

but as for the ice idea that would work. Check out what I found and you may be able to add like a Igloo or a Polar Bear silhouette with maybe a Polar added to be Polar Ice and a Igloo or Polar Bear on the side. I have my computer boxed up and in storage that has my design program on it as we are waiting for our new house to be finished but you at least can get an idea Idea

I also think these colors would pop nicely against the pearl white but lots of other colors would do as well. If I think of anything else I will post as well. Just got off work this morning and going to take a nap, it was a long night. Good Luck Linda

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GERMANAIRE · Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2019 8:27 am Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White

Thanks a Million Egood1 and Velvetgreen. Lots of work on this one trust me. Working on interior now. Hope to finish within a couple weeks to make sure I got everything and that all electrical works as should and go for a Cruize!😉
Will be posting more pics soon. Thanks again for the comments, Peter

GERMANAIRE · Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2019 8:55 am Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White

nineteensixtyfiveVG · Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2019 9:33 am Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White

Your work is beautiful man, seriously amazing. Do you plan on keeping this one for a while?

GERMANAIRE · Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2019 10:39 am Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White

Thanks nineteensixtyfivevg, been working hard on this one and finally can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Today I was able to get the roof panels in and it was a mission. Thanks to the pull strings I added to get the panels into the channel it made it easier but still a difficult job. Glad I went with the seat color Matching Roof Panels, it makes a world of a difference and I liked that detail. Not bad for garage cut and made roof panels traced from OG ones. Still more to come, Fall Shows right around the corner and the Family and I would like to attend Wink

LAGrunthaner · Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2019 2:41 am Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White

Looks great GERMANAIRE, how did you use those pull strings? Is it anything like installing solid windows?

GERMANAIRE · Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2019 5:14 am Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White

Hey Linda, On each side of the panel that sits inside the channel I drilled tiny holes about 1/8” , big enough to allow for the pull string to fit about 1/4” to 5/16” from edge. I separated them evenly on the side so it will pull and get them to sit inside the channel as the panel tends to bow out of the channel when you initially install them. I would recommend using gloves or a tool to help pull the string as it can dig in to the skin trust me Shocked

I also followed Clara’s advise on the piece of wood and hammer on the rear edge to spread the impact when tapping the panels forward into place. Hope this helps. How is your bus coming along?

GERMANAIRE · Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2019 7:24 pm Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White

Got a little more work done to the Bus and coming along slowly. Went out and got myself a Sony sound system and a XK Glow Lighting Kit. Wanted speakers on the side panels at the rear seats so I had to buy spacers. Found 1” spacers but was not enough so I had to add 5/16” more. They stick out some but they came out nice and the stainless spacer gives it a little detail. The stainless ring is for plumbing and actually used for installing toilets Embarassed

but gave me the exact spacing I needed, Oh well sometimes you have to do what you have to do! Did not need any spacers for the front kick panels but used the stainless rings on the front as well to keep the same theme. Liking the overall look as I normally build all stock lowered on stock 15” bus wheels or Fuchs but this time I went a little more custom. My last build was totally stock so this time I went For it and I am liking the look so far. Wink

Should be Cruizing soon😎🙏🏻🤞

John Ghia · Samba Member Joined: April 13, 2004 Posts: 281

Put some of those slats on the doors and long panel similar Clara’s Kombi interior
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GERMANAIRE · Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 7:20 pm Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White

Some outside photos Cool

Still have to add roof rack and trailer hitch but this Bus is ready to cruise as is. Happy with the way it turned out, lots of work trust me. I am definitely digging the color combo outside and inside Wink

oakman · Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 9:01 pm Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White

Your bus turned out so nice!!! Applause

Great job on everything!
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GERMANAIRE · Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2019 10:41 am Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White

Thanks Brandon I Appreciate It. I am just glad I can finally get out of the garage and go enjoy time with the family. Here is what it looked like when I got it and finished.

velvetgreen · Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2019 10:49 am Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White

looks great- i am not usually a fan of lowering but i think you got the stance just right and rim combo looks great against the pearl white- fantastic job!

GERMANAIRE · Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2019 10:58 am Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White

Thank you velvetgreen Cool

Major Woody · Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2019 12:28 pm Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White

I think the bus looks terrific. The paint, the stance, the wheels, the interior color and the way you detailed all of it, the stereo install, all excellent and really timeless. I think the purple glow kit belongs on a 90s rice mobile with a big wing, but it isn't my car!

Very nice job and documentation!