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PostPosted: Tue Jun 26, 2018 11:33 am    Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White Reply with quote

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Thanks Uli, lots of work left but little by little I will get this one done, Cant wait to cruise this one, Good to hear from you Wink Cool


glad you decided to just "get it ready to cruise" rather than going nuts on the repairs.... Wink
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 18, 2018 6:47 pm    Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White Reply with quote

Finally got a chance to get back on this Kombi and get some more work done. Was able to get the cargo doors done, undercarriage almost finished and working on front lower nose section. Ran into a few set backs and would like some suggestions to get it done right the first time. Any help will definitely be appreciated.
My issue is with the lower front nose inner valance and the inner valance end pieces that weld the inner valance to the lower A post under first hinge. They stick out at the ends as seen in pics. Anyone else have issues and solutions to this. I was thinking of cutting lining it up correctly and re welding so it aligns and sits flush to weld but will wait in case i am missing something.
Thanks in advance for suggestions and constructive criticism, Peter
Ps. How do you like my lil buddy who slithered on to my driveway while i was welding and caught him getting closer out of the corner of my eye Shocked
He a dead, Cooper Head!!!!

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How would you like this Copper Head showing up behind you while
your lying on the ground working Shocked
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 18, 2018 10:49 pm    Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White Reply with quote

Statring to get engine parts ready for 1641 Dual Port rebuild. All tins blasted and powder coated. Also Porsche front disc brakes blasted, high heat Primered and disc brake ceramic high heat painted. Front beam removed and cleaned by my always willing to help Beautiful Daughter Amber. Porsche spindles and VW bus spindles sent to Nate at Wagonswest for welded 3" hybrid spindles,
4" beam and offset spring plates. Rebuilt 1967, 412 rancho tranny with short axles and rear porsche pattern disc brakes. Alex Magro in Tampa restored 16x6 & 16x7 detailed Fuchs. still lots to go but getting there little by little.

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 18, 2018 11:27 pm    Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White Reply with quote

It looks like you knocked off the heavy stuff, in some pics...but I'm curious if you are treating any of the corrosion inside the panels before covering them with replacement metal.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 19, 2018 4:01 am    Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White Reply with quote

Busstom wrote:
It looks like you knocked off the heavy stuff, in some pics...but I'm curious if you are treating any of the corrosion inside the panels before covering them with replacement metal.


Hello Busstom, yes all of my replacement panels get painted on the inside before being welded back on. I usually try and cut out as much of the rust as possible, wire brush, then treat with metal ready, primer and paint here are some examples

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Hope this helps Cool
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 19, 2018 6:51 am    Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White Reply with quote

Nice. I've been scouring many of these metal replacement threads in preparation to attempt some of these on my '64. My Bus is somewhat dry, but I know some of this stuff lurks beneath.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 19, 2018 7:15 am    Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White Reply with quote

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How would you like this Copper Head showing up behind you while
your lying on the ground working Shocked
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Dang! I'm glad I live in the Midwest, where things don't kill me. Except a couple things that are rare, and winter, winter could kill you.

But no copper heads, scorpions, deadly spiders (we have 2 rare ones that could, but I've never actually seen them), nothing that really attacks people other than yellow jackets and mosquitos.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 19, 2018 8:18 am    Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White Reply with quote

Cats! they kill copperheads and other snakes while they are still little. Some dogs do too.

I live on 2 acres in the woods, i see dead snakes and disassembled scorpions all the time. One cat got bit in 20 years, he is fine.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 19, 2018 8:37 am    Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White Reply with quote

mandraks wrote:
Cats! they kill copperheads and other snakes while they are still little. Some dogs do too.

I live on 2 acres in the woods, i see dead snakes and disassembled scorpions all the time. One cat got bit in 20 years, he is fine.


I'm not a cat guy, but that information would change if I move to the southwest.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 19, 2018 11:25 am    Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White Reply with quote

Busstom wrote:
Nice. I've been scouring many of these metal replacement threads in preparation to attempt some of these on my '64. My Bus is somewhat dry, but I know some of this stuff lurks beneath.
Thanks!


No worries, I have also learned much of what I know by going through threads and pictures here on the samba for metal replacement and general knowledge. I have several builds here on the samba you can go through as well. Good luck with your build, I am here for technical support if you need it. Peter
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 19, 2018 11:35 am    Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White Reply with quote

Spike0180, I have a large wooded area with a creek behind my home and has a variety of animals in there. Deer on the regular, coyote, fox, raccoons, possums, beaver and so on. Snakes as well but this is as close as I have ever been to a copper head just outside my garage. King snakes, red rat snake, and garden snakes on the regular but the copper head really tripped me out.
Close enough to where my family and dogs always run around and I wasn't going to try and handle him and risk getting bit. Better safe than sorry. Now back to the bus topic Wink
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 19, 2018 11:53 am    Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White Reply with quote

GERMANAIRE wrote:
... the copper head really tripped me out.
Close enough to where my family and dogs always run around and I wasn't going to try and handle him and risk getting bit. Better safe than sorry. Now back to the bus topic Wink


call the fire department Wink
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 19, 2018 12:34 pm    Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White Reply with quote

Lol! Hope you are doing well. Need to get your car out haven’t seen you at any of the shows. Swing by the house when you have a chance, I should be in the garage Very Happy
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 8:39 pm    Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White Reply with quote

Some of today’s progress, Getting Closerrr!! Wink Cool


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PostPosted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 7:47 pm    Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White Reply with quote

More work done to the lower front of the bus. Lots of measuring, cutting, welding and grinding. LOOOTTTSSS!
Taking my time for sure want to get it done right the first time! Cool

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 8:31 pm    Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White Reply with quote

Thanks for the detailed pics, awesome job. I see the white rustoleum is brush on, but what are you using for the gray primer? Did you say already and i missed it?
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 26, 2018 5:14 am    Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White Reply with quote

Navydave73 wrote:
Thanks for the detailed pics, awesome job. I see the white rustoleum is brush on, but what are you using for the gray primer? Did you say already and i missed it?



Thanks for the comments Navydave. I use a High Heat Engine Paint Primer either VHT, or Duplicolor works well. Then I go over it with the rustoleum for a little added protection. Would be nice to spray epoxy coat in those areas as well if you could. Congrats on your 59 Bus as well. Looks like a good start, I will stay tuned for the progress on yours also. Let me know if there is any technical support I can help you with. Thanks again, Peter Cool
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 2:28 pm    Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White Reply with quote

Lower Front Nose finished, Doglegs and front floor done as well. Next finish grinding, sanding, primer, seal and paint. Getting Closer!!! Cool

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PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 2:30 pm    Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White Reply with quote

Wow. You are making progress.
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 3:11 pm    Post subject: Re: My 63 Kombi L87 White Reply with quote

Thanks Uli, got to make it happen! Awesome cruising weather just around the corner, Fall is here my friend. Cool days and nights with plenty of sunshine are comin cant wait Cool
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