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Spike0180
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That mat is the correct size. You're missing the kick panel for the back seat.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=413960
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Current State: Projects never truly end...
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Scbrice
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Scbrice
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Just got the bus back from shop. Dual carbs installed, bus no longer falls on its face during start off a green light or from a rolling stop. It was so frustrating having a light go from red to green as I came to a slow roll, the carb would leave me hanging almost dying. No more trouble with dual carbs now. I love it. Mechanic pulled firewall, found major damage to fuel lines, all new lines and no more smell in cab. Found large oil leak off the refiller neck. Sealed and corrected. Zero oil leaks now. Really impressed with his work here in Spokane. Guy is an artist. Now to convince my wife to let me get new windows, seals and get this painted.
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Scbrice
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| Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2019 8:07 am Post subject: Re: New to forum |
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Any suggestions for a rear hatch pad that would fit and deaden some of the engine noise. |
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Spike0180
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Location: Detroit, Michigan
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| Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2019 2:38 pm Post subject: Re: New to forum |
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Any suggestions for a rear hatch pad that would fit and deaden some of the engine noise. |
I used some phat mat stuff and any thick rubber type stuff you can fi d would be good. The goal is kinda cushy weight. If it absorbs punches itll likely absorb sound. But Google physics of sound dedening, it's an interesting topic.
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Brutis Patches Izabich: 1970 VW Transporter - 1776cc DP
Current State: Projects never truly end...
Location: Grosse Pointe, Michigan
Other cars: 2003 F150, 2003 Jetta GLI vr6-6sp
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Scbrice
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Location: Idaho
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Slow progress, but ripped out the stinky pot smelling carpet, replaced with jbugs rubber, kick panels and some other panels from werksberg. Fuel smell fixed! Dual carbs kicking ass. Parking for winter in a buddies shop then body work and paint this spring. Any opinions on removing battery or leaving on battery tender? Pretty cold in north Idaho. We had some fun for Halloween. All the adults loved the project in progress. I think they just loved the warm fire lol! Oh yeah I also got rid of those monster tires and sold to my shop guy for his synchro . Got some 14 hancooks now
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Scbrice
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Thought I would leave some photos. This bus started as the worst purchase ever, broken everything and fixing PO things. Thankfully found an awesome mechanic and expert. First started with new clutch, then dual carbs. I decided to give Maaco a try and didn't want to spend a ton. They really made me love this bus again. Bus is currently being put back together with all new windows, seals and seatbelts! Thanks everybody for all your help with my random questions..
Scott
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alman72
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Location: MICHIGAN
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| looks good from here for a macco job. what did they charge you? I assume it was pretty naked (windows out, bumpers/lights too) |
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Scbrice
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| looks good from here for a macco job. what did they charge you? I assume it was pretty naked (windows out, bumpers/lights too) |
Yes stripped clean, no windows handles bumpers lights wipers etc. mechanic did all the rust repair. I did pay maaco for some body work on back end.
895 paint
250 two tone white roof
500 6 hours of labor body work and extra sanding
1700 out the door 6 days later ... I wish I had asked him to do two other areas of body work, the guy really did a great job, but like I said I wanted a cheap clean coat, wasn't looking for auction quality, but they did a great job and really liked the bus being there. Nothing but good experience from my end! |
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Scbrice
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That's a nice looking bus. Love the big tires.
I sold them to mechanic for his synchro and got some Hankooks
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Welcome to TheSamba, Bay Window Bus Forum!
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Every Type IV engine owner should know this!!!
If you over tighten the Oil Strainer bolt, you will brake the engine case!
There is a Oil strainer in there.
TORQUE THE STRAINER BOLT TO NO MORE THAN 9 FT. LBS. |
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secretsubmariner
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trihartsfield
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Just got the bus back from shop. Dual carbs installed, bus no longer falls on its face during start off a green light or from a rolling stop. It was so frustrating having a light go from red to green as I came to a slow roll, the carb would leave me hanging almost dying. No more trouble with dual carbs now. I love it. Mechanic pulled firewall, found major damage to fuel lines, all new lines and no more smell in cab. Found large oil leak off the refiller neck. Sealed and corrected. Zero oil leaks now. Really impressed with his work here in Spokane. Guy is an artist. Now to convince my wife to let me get new windows, seals and get this painted.
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Where in Idaho do you live and who did you take it to in Spokane?
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sjbartnik
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Scbrice
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Finished up the interior this weekend, had to modify a few holes, but had the products from Werksberg installed within 30 minutes. Thought I was done and realized I needed those rubber seat covers that go under each front seat. Those are on order from Wolfsburg West. Bus has really come a long ways from the first day of out of adjustment valves, and a broken clutch cable, stinky fuel lines in the street leaking oil. Thanks for everybody's guidance and feedback. Got this pad for the back from some NL VW place in Europe, but the pad didn't fit all the way across, oh well has really quieted it down in the cab for sure !
Scott
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RalphWiggam
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Just got the bus back from shop. Dual carbs installed, bus no longer falls on its face during start off a green light or from a rolling stop. It was so frustrating having a light go from red to green as I came to a slow roll, the carb would leave me hanging almost dying. No more trouble with dual carbs now. I love it. Mechanic pulled firewall, found major damage to fuel lines, all new lines and no more smell in cab. Found large oil leak off the refiller neck. Sealed and corrected. Zero oil leaks now. Really impressed with his work here in Spokane. Guy is an artist. Now to convince my wife to let me get new windows, seals and get this painted.
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Looks like your cooling flaps/system is missing? I would get that replaced before traveling too far. |
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Globespotter
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Scbrice
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The project has progressed quickly 🤑🤑🤑
Wife also got me a rear rack for Xmas. New engine build coming March 2021 |
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deepcflea
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Looks great! I like the accent of the red rims.
Where did you get your roof ladder and how do you like it?
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Scbrice
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Looks great! I like the accent of the red rims.
Where did you get your roof ladder and how do you like it? |
Got the ladder from Skinner Classics . But I got a rack for the top Iam putting together so the ladder will work better now and be useful! Thank You!! |
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Scbrice
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| Hacking my own post. Anybody know if I extend the back z bed can I have the middle seat still in place? |
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