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pyrOman
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 Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 12:40 pm Post subject: Next project: 66 EZ Camper |
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Next project for the Garaj Mahal is a '66 EZ Camper.
Main issues to tackle here are a few cases of extreme rustosis in the lower windshield frame and the lower front nose.
Also, the forward rocker on the driver's side could use some addressing!
And the tired motor will be replaced by a freshened up 1600 SP.
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crofty
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| Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 1:42 pm Post subject: Re: Next project: 66 EZ Camper |
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All in all it looks like a pretty nice bus. That rocker doesn't even look like a full redo.
Nice score!
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pyrOman
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| Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 4:46 pm Post subject: Re: Next project: 66 EZ Camper |
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| crofty wrote: |
All in all it looks like a pretty nice bus. That rocker doesn't even look like a full redo.
Nice score! |
Not "my" score. Just another job in the Garaj Mahal. 
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pyrOman
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| Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 4:47 pm Post subject: Re: Next project: 66 EZ Camper |
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This is how bad it really is!
Previous "repair" shows filler around then existing rust on the windshield frame!
The headlight fixtures, though rusty, look like they can just be cleaned up and repainted.
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pyrOman
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| Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 4:54 pm Post subject: Re: Next project: 66 EZ Camper |
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From the Klassic Fab Funky Green metal offering, I believe these will be needed, the lower nose section and the outer valance!
Here's the lower windshield frame from them too!
And finally, the driver's side rocker...
I'll most likely use only just enough to cancel the rusty section of the rocker.
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nineteensixtyfiveVG
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| Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 5:33 pm Post subject: Re: Next project: 66 EZ Camper |
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| that windshield is gnarly, they really just kept slapping it on there |
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ScottMcW
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| Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2019 10:36 am Post subject: Re: Next project: 66 EZ Camper |
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Hey, what can I say...it was an early attempt at repair. There's bondo, fiberglass, and metal filler all up in there. Also, that repair was about 30 years ago.
I'll get stuff ordered up Pyro!
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pyrOman
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| Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2019 5:34 pm Post subject: Re: Next project: 66 EZ Camper |
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This is the easiest way to install crank gears! 
First, “cook them”...
Then press them with ease!
The short block is ready!
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| Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2019 3:10 pm Post subject: Re: Next project: 66 EZ Camper |
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Getting it closer to fire up!
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| Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2019 12:39 pm Post subject: Re: Next project: 66 EZ Camper |
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Fired it up!
Also, the Funky Green parts showed up! 
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ScottMcW
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| Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 12:56 pm Post subject: Re: Next project: 66 EZ Camper |
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Woohoo! Looking good! I need to dig out those safaris now.
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| Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 6:47 pm Post subject: Re: Next project: 66 EZ Camper |
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| ScottMcW wrote: |
| Woohoo! Looking good! I need to dig out those safaris now. |
Hey Sheesh, what happened to the 23?
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| Fired it up! |
Fake news...the bottom pulley is showing no rotation. |
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dawerks
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| Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 7:03 pm Post subject: Re: Next project: 66 EZ Camper |
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Cool bus and even cooler name. How did it come about??
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pyrOman
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| Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2019 2:30 pm Post subject: Re: Next project: 66 EZ Camper |
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| dawerks wrote: |
| Cool bus and even cooler name. How did it come about?? |
It's a job!
Couple of "issues" that needed removal or replacement:
Ripped metal heater hose
Think these mounts were just about done? 
Lost a socket while attempting to remove the mount cradle! 
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| Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 1:14 pm Post subject: Re: Next project: 66 EZ Camper |
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| BarryL wrote: |
| Hey Sheesh, what happened to the 23? |
It was using too much Windex to keep them all clean. I just bondoed them closed and turned it into an EZ camper! Much more functional.
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pyrOman
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| Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 3:32 pm Post subject: Re: Next project: 66 EZ Camper |
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So, having done a couple of these already, and realizing how much of pain it is to make fit in one piece, I opted to go a different route and sliced it into 3 parts. The center and the 2 sides. Still a pain as it’s taken 2 days just to fit the center and the driver’s side.
Also opted to graft the ends rather than going all the way and wrapping the edges. That creates more work and extra “finishing”, in my estimation.
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| Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 4:01 pm Post subject: Re: Next project: 66 EZ Camper |
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pyrOman
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| Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 8:18 pm Post subject: Re: Next project: 66 EZ Camper |
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| Nice work! |
Thanks!
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, these buses were put together by hand. There were no precision robots doing it. NO two buses are exactly alike. Also, the “new” skins produced today are copied from other buses. So, there will ALWAYS be some trimming and adjusting to make parts fit to your particular bus.
You’re extremely lucky if you happen to slap something in and it fits perfectly. 
(Just got it welded, now the grinding party starts...)
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| Posted: Sat May 25, 2019 5:39 pm Post subject: Re: Next project: 66 EZ Camper |
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Back at it...
All the easy welding done, then agrinding and grinding and grinding yet some more! 
Next on line, the lower front skin.
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| Posted: Sat May 25, 2019 6:40 pm Post subject: Re: Next project: 66 EZ Camper |
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Looking good, Ivan! Hey, while you've got the nose opened up, let me know if you find anything. A friend of mine dropped a pen in there about 25 years ago.
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