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icekoffee
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Location: DeSoto, Missouri
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 Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 12:02 pm Post subject: Re: Lifted 1964 Mouse Grey standard gets some attention |
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| thirtyseven wrote: |
Wow, congrats on that nose, that turned out really nice! The bus looks perfect.
I guess you did more than just a Krylon job? |
Thanks! I had tower paint mix me up a couple cans of acrylic lacquer spray paint in the original colors
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Nice job on the nose!
How did you get those wear patterns if I may ask? Fine sandpaper, paint stripper?
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Thanks! I noticed during past sessions of color sanding that I have a god given gift for burning through paint so I used the gift to antique the paint. After spraying I wet sanded with 1500 grit then some 1000 and 600 where I wanted to burn through and recreate wear.
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1952 Zwitter
1959 23 Window
1963 Doubleturd
1958 Patina Beetle EJ25
1984 Vanagon Westfalia EJ25
1964 Lifted Mouse Grey Standard
1967 21 Window
1968 Double Bubble
1969 Westfalia
1961 Ragtop Beetle
1984 GTI
1961 Kombi |
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ozzmonaut
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Location: mount airy, NC
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| Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2018 6:23 pm Post subject: Re: Lifted 1964 Mouse Grey standard gets some attention |
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I am really liking this. I have a 60 SC and it will be used as an actual truck (meaning to do truck stuff). I wasn't sure about the WW wheels, but they look good on yours, so I may follow suit, since I plan on using similar tires. A previous post had someone asking if they were cheaper than used OG wheels. In my mind, I can get wheels cheap, but the time I would spend sanding , cleaning, painting, etc, outweighs the need to save a few bucks per wheel and risk one or more having an issue I didn't detect.
I want to raise mine as well. I'm curious about the flipped beam with raised spindles. I can't find raised spindles, and just assumed people were using lowering spindles but flipping them and switching sides. But is flipping the beam neccessary, or was that just for extra lift? Sorry for so many questions (and I realize it was done before you got the bus) but I figured since your bus has exactly what I need to get mine where I want it, I may as well ask here. |
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notchboy
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Location: Escondido CA
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| Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2018 3:04 pm Post subject: Re: Lifted 1964 Mouse Grey standard gets some attention |
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Those Geolanders are impressive. Im going to use those on my 77 Westfalia here soon to be clad in 15's.  
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OK, this thread is over. You win. |
Jason "notchboy" Weigel
1964 1500 S
1964 T34 S Convertible
1977 Westfalia Camper pop-top |
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icekoffee
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Joined: March 14, 2005
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Location: DeSoto, Missouri
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| Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2018 6:36 pm Post subject: Re: Lifted 1964 Mouse Grey standard gets some attention |
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Got some mouse grey layed down on the rockers. It looks semi okay when its in the shop. Not even close when it is outside in the sun. not totally sure what I am going to do.
I got the interior together and in... minus the fridge. Still debating installing the fridge
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1952 Zwitter
1959 23 Window
1963 Doubleturd
1958 Patina Beetle EJ25
1984 Vanagon Westfalia EJ25
1964 Lifted Mouse Grey Standard
1967 21 Window
1968 Double Bubble
1969 Westfalia
1961 Ragtop Beetle
1984 GTI
1961 Kombi |
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ozzmonaut
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Joined: November 29, 2008
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Location: mount airy, NC
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| Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2018 12:35 pm Post subject: Re: Lifted 1964 Mouse Grey standard gets some attention |
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| When I was much younger, I had a 71 with jalousies and bed/jumpseat. I thought I needed a camper, so when I came across a 73 full camper for cheap, I sold the 71 to a friend for almost nothing. I found out that I did not need the full interior. The pop top was nice and the bed was great. Everything else was just clutter. Yours looks useful right now. For me, a small cooler that I could take out was better than a fridge. |
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icekoffee
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Location: DeSoto, Missouri
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| Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2018 4:40 pm Post subject: Re: Lifted 1964 Mouse Grey standard gets some attention |
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She is out of surgery and back on the road. It was good to drive it again.
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1952 Zwitter
1959 23 Window
1963 Doubleturd
1958 Patina Beetle EJ25
1984 Vanagon Westfalia EJ25
1964 Lifted Mouse Grey Standard
1967 21 Window
1968 Double Bubble
1969 Westfalia
1961 Ragtop Beetle
1984 GTI
1961 Kombi |
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mandraks
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Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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| Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2018 5:57 pm Post subject: Re: Lifted 1964 Mouse Grey standard gets some attention |
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| ozzmonaut wrote: |
| When I was much younger, I had a 71 with jalousies and bed/jumpseat. I thought I needed a camper, so when I came across a 73 full camper for cheap, I sold the 71 to a friend for almost nothing. I found out that I did not need the full interior. The pop top was nice and the bed was great. Everything else was just clutter. Yours looks useful right now. For me, a small cooler that I could take out was better than a fridge. |
i am with you on the fridge. a LARGE cooler is much better than any fridge. a 160 can cooler will keep your beer cold for days even in 90+ degree weather. Even if you camp with a couple of buddies. And you can put it outside.....
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icekoffee
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| Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2018 6:17 pm Post subject: Re: Lifted 1964 Mouse Grey standard gets some attention |
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This evening my wife made some awesome curtains for it.
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1952 Zwitter
1959 23 Window
1963 Doubleturd
1958 Patina Beetle EJ25
1984 Vanagon Westfalia EJ25
1964 Lifted Mouse Grey Standard
1967 21 Window
1968 Double Bubble
1969 Westfalia
1961 Ragtop Beetle
1984 GTI
1961 Kombi |
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ozzmonaut
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Location: mount airy, NC
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2018 9:35 pm Post subject: Re: Lifted 1964 Mouse Grey standard gets some attention |
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| I'm curious about the rim/tire combination. According to the online tire/wheel fitment resources, a 215 tire requires a minimum 5.5" rim width. The WW rims are listed as 4.5". Any fitment issues? |
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62DoKaGuy
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| Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2018 7:56 am Post subject: Re: Lifted 1964 Mouse Grey standard gets some attention |
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| icekoffee wrote: |
This evening my wife made some awesome curtains for it.
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Compliments to your wife; they look great. I like the color combination between the curtains and upholstery and the greys of the door panels and exterior paint. Good-looking bus all around, and good luck with sale!
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| ...I went at it from both ends but going from the rear didn't seem to do anything, although I did spray some rust breaker in there... |
4/62 Double Cab
5/61 Panel (sold)
4/59 Single Cab (sold) |
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notchboy
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| Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2018 11:34 am Post subject: Re: Lifted 1964 Mouse Grey standard gets some attention |
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| I'm curious about the rim/tire combination. According to the online tire/wheel fitment resources, a 215 tire requires a minimum 5.5" rim width. The WW rims are listed as 4.5". Any fitment issues? |
Most tiers have that requirement even when the old 165's were available. All I can say is people still fit them on and have no issue. Im personally going to run Audi 15's on my bay window (different rim) and still have the 215/75/15 size.
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OK, this thread is over. You win. |
Jason "notchboy" Weigel
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1964 T34 S Convertible
1977 Westfalia Camper pop-top |
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icekoffee
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| Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2019 4:09 pm Post subject: Re: Lifted 1964 Mouse Grey standard gets some attention |
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Installed some stock spindles on the front of the bus and did some reindexing on the rear. Went up one inner spline and down two outer splines. Got rid of that crazy positive camber in the rear
brought her in from the cold
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1952 Zwitter
1959 23 Window
1963 Doubleturd
1958 Patina Beetle EJ25
1984 Vanagon Westfalia EJ25
1964 Lifted Mouse Grey Standard
1967 21 Window
1968 Double Bubble
1969 Westfalia
1961 Ragtop Beetle
1984 GTI
1961 Kombi |
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icekoffee
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| Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2019 6:26 pm Post subject: Re: Lifted 1964 Mouse Grey standard gets some attention |
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The transformation so far
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1952 Zwitter
1959 23 Window
1963 Doubleturd
1958 Patina Beetle EJ25
1984 Vanagon Westfalia EJ25
1964 Lifted Mouse Grey Standard
1967 21 Window
1968 Double Bubble
1969 Westfalia
1961 Ragtop Beetle
1984 GTI
1961 Kombi |
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mandraks
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| Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2019 6:40 pm Post subject: Re: Lifted 1964 Mouse Grey standard gets some attention |
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The transformation so far
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i like it. Only thing that bothers me is the corner treatment on the rear bumper. Looks awkward. would look better if it was more tucked in like the front corners
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KrisBalfe
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| Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2019 9:16 am Post subject: Re: Lifted 1964 Mouse Grey standard gets some attention |
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| Awesome bus. |
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vwuberalles
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| Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2019 9:23 am Post subject: Re: Lifted 1964 Mouse Grey standard gets some attention |
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| mandraks wrote: |
| i like it. Only thing that bothers me is the corner treatment on the rear bumper. Looks awkward. would look better if it was more tucked in like the front corners |
It would look perfect if he had a roof rack towards the back of the bus, the bumper ends would make a great step when loading stuff onto it!
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icekoffee
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| Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2019 10:40 am Post subject: Re: Lifted 1964 Mouse Grey standard gets some attention |
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| mandraks wrote: |
| i like it. Only thing that bothers me is the corner treatment on the rear bumper. Looks awkward. would look better if it was more tucked in like the front corners |
It would look perfect if he had a roof rack towards the back of the bus, the bumper ends would make a great step when loading stuff onto it! |
I agree and I actually have a rack I could use. The only problem is that with the rack on it doesn't fit in my attached garage
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1952 Zwitter
1959 23 Window
1963 Doubleturd
1958 Patina Beetle EJ25
1984 Vanagon Westfalia EJ25
1964 Lifted Mouse Grey Standard
1967 21 Window
1968 Double Bubble
1969 Westfalia
1961 Ragtop Beetle
1984 GTI
1961 Kombi |
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zehbeh
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| Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2019 11:47 pm Post subject: Re: Lifted 1964 Mouse Grey standard gets some attention |
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What about lowering and putting a roof rack on top?? 
Hope you too don't like that idea.
Your bus looks absolutely great as it is. |
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icekoffee
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| Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 8:55 am Post subject: Re: Lifted 1964 Mouse Grey standard gets some attention |
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More power! Put in a fresh 1776. Going to put that trusty single port into my thing.
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1952 Zwitter
1959 23 Window
1963 Doubleturd
1958 Patina Beetle EJ25
1984 Vanagon Westfalia EJ25
1964 Lifted Mouse Grey Standard
1967 21 Window
1968 Double Bubble
1969 Westfalia
1961 Ragtop Beetle
1984 GTI
1961 Kombi |
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splitty_64
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| Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2019 7:47 pm Post subject: Re: Lifted 1964 Mouse Grey standard gets some attention |
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| WOW! awesome thread. I am curious though, I have a 64 as well and I noticed you had rear heat. Was that optioned or factory? I don't have that in mine, wish I did though. Really cool bus man. |
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