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zmichael84 Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2016 Posts: 129 Location: Murrieta, CA
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Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 2:09 pm Post subject: What non-VW projects are you working on? |
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I find myself always working on something... Most recently I did an end table for the living room with bottle caps in resin:
I was collecting caps (I don't know why) and suddenly had too many. Last year I made a whole bunch of resin coasters and gave them out as Christmas gifts and it got me wanting to do a couple tables. So, I still have one more I want to do if I don't get distracted with something else. (damn pintrest... )
So, what else ya'll working on? |
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W1K1 Samba Member
Joined: March 04, 2004 Posts: 4896 Location: Southern AB
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Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 2:19 pm Post subject: Re: What non-VW projects are you working on? |
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my winter project, can't afford a real bus so this will do.
Home built aluminum frame, carbon fiber/fiberglass body.
this is just the first base coat before we shoot the flake and candy orange
she can't wait until we are cruising in style
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1973 super
1965 squareback 1500E
1971 bay window westy- subi swap |
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my59 Samba Member
Joined: August 13, 2003 Posts: 3781 Location: connecting the dots
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Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 5:25 pm Post subject: Re: What non-VW projects are you working on? |
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95 benz e300d as a distraction and a house built in the 1830's, constant. _________________ my59: Well son, my grandfather died before I got to drive it, so does that answer your question?
our79: sunroof bus w/camper interior and 2.0 FI
Other:'12 Jetta, '77 Benz 300D, and a 74 MG Midget. |
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51057 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 5:33 pm Post subject: Re: What non-VW projects are you working on? |
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W1K1 wrote: |
she can't wait until we are cruising in style
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Ahhhh..., a young co operative bully, those were the days.... Mine's gotten all old and broken and couldn't get into that any more (although he'd still try), sigh....
Are you getting her some goggles? _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
Please don't PM technical questions, ask your problem in public so everyone can play along. If you think it's too stupid post it here
Stop dead photo links! Post your photos to The Samba Gallery!
Слава Україні! |
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W1K1 Samba Member
Joined: March 04, 2004 Posts: 4896 Location: Southern AB
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Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 5:46 pm Post subject: Re: What non-VW projects are you working on? |
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she's 9 so not young anymore, and she loves the sidecar because it's fresh air sunshine and low input .
she's had Rexspecs for a couple of years, since we built the first sidecar, helps with allergies too
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1965 squareback 1500E
1971 bay window westy- subi swap |
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51057 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 7:21 pm Post subject: Re: What non-VW projects are you working on? |
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W1K1 wrote: |
she's 9 so not young anymore, |
Wow, impressively non beat up nose!, mine's 11 and starting to have assorted old guy problems, enjoy her "youth" while you can _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
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dms Fred G. Sanford
Joined: August 05, 2007 Posts: 493 Location: At large. . .
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Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 7:22 pm Post subject: Re: What non-VW projects are you working on? |
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W1K1 wrote: |
my winter project, can't afford a real bus so this will do.
Home built aluminum frame, carbon fiber/fiberglass body.
this is just the first base coat before we shoot the flake and candy orange
she can't wait until we are cruising in style
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That looks so cool ! _________________ If you don't like the way I drive , stay off the sidewalk . |
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oprn Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2016 Posts: 12632 Location: Western Canada
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Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 7:33 pm Post subject: Re: What non-VW projects are you working on? |
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Too many projects by far to list here and I just took on finishing 2 model airplanes and a model sail boat for a good buddy who is dying from cancer just to ease his mind that they wouldn't hit the trash.
I doubt that I will live long enough even if I make 100 to finish my own never mind these... |
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[email protected] Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2003 Posts: 510
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Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 8:15 pm Post subject: Re: What non-VW projects are you working on? |
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1983 Mercedes 240D, bought for my wife's 60th birthday last summer. It's in awesome shape, bought from original owner, he was 89 and could no longer drive , been sitting last 12 years, running decent now, just going thru all systems and bringing up to date for daily, summer time, use. |
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windfish Samba Member
Joined: September 05, 2012 Posts: 1126 Location: NC
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Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 8:41 pm Post subject: Re: What non-VW projects are you working on? |
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Bus sidecar for the bully is awesome.
I finished this a couple weeks ago, sorta silly way to do it but it's super stout.
Got frustrated with how little sink-side countertop I had so I bolted on a toolbox side-table and magnetically attached a piece of butcherblock.
Hinges would have been easier, but I like how idiot proof the piano-hinge prop is. Lets me feel safe setting my laptop on it.
Need to pull the engine on my old garden tractor next and figure out why it's not running; get it ready for mowing again, grass is starting to perk up.
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Letterman7 Samba Member
Joined: March 14, 2004 Posts: 3198 Location: Downingtown, PA
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Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 5:34 am Post subject: Re: What non-VW projects are you working on? |
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Like most of us, too many projects at once. Most have been sitting for years.. either not enough time or not enough money, never both at the same time. Thought I'd get on some of it this winter since business is typically slower, but I just didn't feel like getting into a cold garage when the only source of heat is a propane torpedo (noise gets on my nerves). But.. been accumulating parts for my wife's "project" since she really wanted one: a 1968 Ultravan:
Not ours, but here's what they look like off a lift:
Doing some major modifications from the original layout, and some bodywork as ours had been hit in the front, so some structure needs to be rebuilt and, of course, the body panels. |
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Cusser Samba Member
Joined: October 02, 2006 Posts: 31268 Location: Hot Arizona
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Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 8:23 am Post subject: Re: What non-VW projects are you working on? |
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Way too many for me to list, or to take photos of. And does Everett allow uploading those photos on this site???
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lawn tractor idler pulleys, mower deck cleaning and lubing
sewing a patch onto my PalmGard hand protector for softball
new valve cover gasket for 1998 Frontier
planting apple tree
repairing concrete slab corner to support patio roof _________________ 1970 VW (owned since 1972) and 1971 VW Convertible (owned since 1976), second owner of each. The '71 now has the 1835 engine, swapped from the '70. Second owner of each. 1988 Mazda B2200 truck, 1998 Frontier, 2014 Yukon, 2004 Frontier King Cab. All manual transmission except for the Yukon. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=335294 http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=335297 |
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69733 Location: Phoenix Metro
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11053 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 9:07 am Post subject: Re: What non-VW projects are you working on? |
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Well.. I always have a project (sigh)...could be home remodel, land/yard upgrades, repurposing just about anything.. and yes.... something vehicular .. maybe VW maybe not..
I try to stay focused... . but ADD ADHD is real BS sometimes.
I am a truckers son... a real trucker.. not one of these new flip flop wearing steering wheel holders thats a majority today..... Back when cab overs rulled the roads and two stroke Detroit Diesel power was dominant..
I have always had a love for old semi trucks ... so no red Corvette for me.. .. EVER.... nor rarely do I ever do anything.. the easy way....
A few years ago I bought a 77 Heavy Chevy HV70 flatbed (ex fire pumper) with a 6V53 Detroit screamer ... It was kool ... but it was not a cab over.. and it was not quite what was looking for. .. After clean up and service I hauled some hay for a local farm for some summer weekend fun favors ..then decided to sell it to a buyer that apprciated it and was exaclty what he wanted.
So kept looking for somthing (cab over).... and had a shot late last summer on a barn find locally .... and took it.. or..jumped off the edge..
1967 International Harvester CO 4000D .. powered by the mighty 671 Detroit Diesel "Jimmy"
Very low mileage for a commercial truck and a former local bread delivery truck....
Old IH trucks are nicknamed "Binders" or 13 letter shit spreaders.
My latest labor of a project.. plus more importantly ... enjoying time with my Pop.
When I saw the smile on his face in that barn.... it was no question in my mind what I was doing.. it was coming home..
Sorry... no belt trick will be attempted on this one...
The Whinder Binder ....
Hope to get back to it soon.. stay tuned..
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Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
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420GOAT Samba Member
Joined: March 31, 2006 Posts: 3343 Location: Wilmington, CA on a nice quiet street but still in the 'hood
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Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 9:51 am Post subject: Re: What non-VW projects are you working on? |
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61 Jag MkII that needs the engine trans pulled out with subframe. needs brakes, needs a trans. some welding too. needs everything since my uncle had it sitting for 35 years or so. _________________ once you realize im not impressed we will get along just fine |
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DavoVan Samba Member
Joined: March 21, 2019 Posts: 5 Location: Oklahoma City
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Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 1:08 pm Post subject: Re: What non-VW projects are you working on? |
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Been working on this boat (1983 Mako 258) for 2 years, got it on the water last spring. Dragged it across the country after buying for $800. Fixed up some 80's outboard motors and got those running well.
I built this motorcycle from spare parts from the various vintage bikes I've fixed up. The mustang is my wife's and needs an engine refresh this year so that's on the list...probably trying for a 2 for 1 deal with my 2.1 wbx that probably will get a rebuild sooner than later.
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Q-Dog Samba Member
Joined: April 05, 2010 Posts: 8689 Location: Sunset, Louisiana
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Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 1:09 pm Post subject: Re: What non-VW projects are you working on? |
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Built another raised bed for the garden and started clearing out some of the old beds. My herb beds are a little overgrown since more stuff survived the winter than I expected. I planted a few tomatoes so far, but I may plant some seeds this weekend.
The mower was rumbling a bit when I mowed the grass a few days ago so I am now rebuilding the mower deck for my lawn tractor ... new bearings and blades and some fresh paint while it is apart.
Then maybe I can get back to my house renovation. More projects than time. _________________ Brian
'69 Dune Buggy
'69 Beetle Convertible
'70 Beetle |
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76760 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 1:15 pm Post subject: Re: What non-VW projects are you working on? |
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2nd floor bathroom
_________________ Glenn
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
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anthracitedub Samba Member
Joined: June 20, 2007 Posts: 3241 Location: Michigan
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Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 1:41 pm Post subject: Re: What non-VW projects are you working on? |
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I’m building my own squat rack for my home gym...got tired of all the douchery at the gym, so I’ve been building/accumulating my own stuff. |
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Dwayne1m Samba Member
Joined: December 31, 2011 Posts: 3538 Location: Pennsylvania
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Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 4:22 pm Post subject: Re: What non-VW projects are you working on? |
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W1K1 wrote: |
she's 9 so not young anymore, and she loves the sidecar because it's fresh air sunshine and low input .
she's had Rexspecs for a couple of years, since we built the first sidecar, helps with allergies too
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That is incredible. My beagles wouldn't stay in it. The first site of a rabbit or squirrel and...….
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