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PostPosted: Sat Apr 18, 2020 4:46 pm    Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget Reply with quote
Cleaning up some interior panels that I got a few months ago.
It took me a minute to figure out that my front doors and rear hatch use a press-in style clip, and the cargo interior panels use a screw style. WW descriptions threw me off.

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**** MACHO SUN TANNING ON PANELS ****
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PostPosted: Fri May 01, 2020 8:10 pm    Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget Reply with quote
Finally. 7 months later.
I’ll post a few updates this weekend, but here’s a few seconds of my first drive after 7 months of slowly tinkering, having things done when I can... and a lot of patience.
Welcome to mi barrio

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PostPosted: Sat May 02, 2020 11:25 am    Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget Reply with quote
That thing sounds gooood.
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PostPosted: Sun May 10, 2020 3:49 pm    Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget Reply with quote
- Got the cargo door panels in. I need to heat up the center bulkhead panel to form it back curved then those will go in.
- Went on a drive and MELTED a fuse! I’ll dig into this soon. It happened a few minutes after turning on headlights...
- Gear oil was leaking from reduction box, fixed.
- Now other side is leaking...will look into soon.
- Here’s a few parts I got recently.
- Time to start working on the parcel tray.

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PostPosted: Sun May 10, 2020 5:06 pm    Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget Reply with quote
What wattage of headlight bulbs are you using??

Do not use the headlights till you get this sorted out!
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PostPosted: Sun May 10, 2020 6:15 pm    Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget Reply with quote
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What wattage of headlight bulbs are you using??

Do not use the headlights till you get this sorted out!

I’m assuming 12v but I’ll check tomorrow...
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PostPosted: Sun May 10, 2020 6:32 pm    Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget Reply with quote
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What wattage of headlight bulbs are you using??

Do not use the headlights till you get this sorted out!

I’m assuming 12v but I’ll check tomorrow...


Watts = Volts x Amps

So 12 volt or 6 volt is not the concern.

If 60 Watt bulbs = 12 volt x 5 Amps

or 60 Watt = 6 volt x 10 Amps

Original VW headlight bulbs were 40 Watt low beam & 45 Watt high beam.

Later FLAPS replacements where 50/55 Watt.

When we went to H-4s those started out at 55/60 Watt.
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PostPosted: Sun May 10, 2020 6:59 pm    Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget Reply with quote
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volkswagen60 wrote:
Eric&Barb wrote:
What wattage of headlight bulbs are you using??
Do not use the headlights till you get this sorted out!

I’m assuming 12v but I’ll check tomorrow...

Watts = Volts x Amps
So 12 volt or 6 volt is not the concern.
If 60 Watt bulbs = 12 volt x 5 Amps
or 60 Watt = 6 volt x 10 Amps
Original VW headlight bulbs were 40 Watt low beam & 45 Watt high beam.
Later FLAPS replacements where 50/55 Watt.
When we went to H-4s those started out at 55/60 Watt.


Edited: 1 headlamp is GE #6012 (50/40 watt??), the other is a GE 2D1 headlamp (65/35??).
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PostPosted: Sun May 10, 2020 8:41 pm    Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget Reply with quote
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Edited: 1 headlamp is GE #6012 (50/40 watt??), the other is a GE 2D1 headlamp (65/35??).


Those should not be enough to cause a big problem.

Double check the headlight wiring, especially at the headlight sockets. Seen where someone switched two wires and had all four headlight filaments working all the time.

Required procedures links below to get out the voltage drops.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=483901&highlight=fuse+box+soldering
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PostPosted: Sat May 16, 2020 1:34 pm    Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget Reply with quote
A few tidbits today.
- Lesson learned. Make sure you line up the front window felt with the metal slotted bracket to make sure slots line up Shocked I had to trim a bit more.
- Pretty sure this is too many wires going to the melty fuse terminal Very Happy
- Rear hatch panel is in.
- I bought this carpet from Home Depot for $18. Fits pretty good. I'm going to buy another for under the seat.

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PostPosted: Wed May 20, 2020 12:11 pm    Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget Reply with quote
Decided to replace speedometer cable while I wait to do rear axle leak and tackle melting fuse issue...
- Speedometer cable end was shredded.
- New cable seems to work pretty good and gauge looks accurate!

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 28, 2020 12:24 pm    Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget Reply with quote
Bus took a turn over the past 2 months.
Local students are using the bottom half of the bus as an art canvas!
Check out their artwork....more to come!
fb.com/Mountain-House-VW-Art-Bus-108733194109122

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 29, 2020 7:59 am    Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget Reply with quote
Awesome paint job! The kids must be having a blast! Many years ago I used to volunteer at this summer camp thing for kids. I drove my 67 bus with the bottom half in red primer a lot back then, so I'd let the kids decorate it with chalk. They had so much fun!
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 28, 2020 6:45 pm    Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget Reply with quote
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Awesome paint job! The kids must be having a blast! Many years ago I used to volunteer at this summer camp thing for kids. I drove my 67 bus with the bottom half in red primer a lot back then, so I'd let the kids decorate it with chalk. They had so much fun!


They had a blast! We also just did the Farmer's Market where they sold paintings and other artsy stuff... new post coming soon Cool
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 28, 2020 6:54 pm    Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget Reply with quote
I'll post mechanical and cosmetic updates next week, but for this week it's all about the local student artists who painted my bus.
They sold their paintings, hand painted magnets, flower pots, tie dye shirts, and displayed the bus at the Farmer's Market! So proud!
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2020 6:13 pm    Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget Reply with quote
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2020 6:28 pm    Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget Reply with quote
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Seriously rad art.


Thanks, it is. Kids did an awesome job. Talent.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2020 7:50 pm    Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget Reply with quote
Congrats on the Bus! Glad to see you are enjoying it. Sweet Art Work and my Hat is off to you for letting them express themselves on it. Some talented kids right there Cool Looking Good, keep up the good work. Will definitely continue to follow your progress. Wink
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:33 pm    Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget Reply with quote
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Congrats on the Bus! Glad to see you are enjoying it. Sweet Art Work and my Hat is off to you for letting them express themselves on it. Some talented kids right there Cool Looking Good, keep up the good work. Will definitely continue to follow your progress. Wink


Thanks!
Here are the newspaper articles too!
https://www.ttownmedia.com/tracy_press/our_town/st...cf7f9.html

http://mhmatters.net/events/2020/2006/vwbus/index.html
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 02, 2020 3:42 pm    Post subject: Re: Tinkering With 66...BusOnABudget Reply with quote
I love it!
Applause Applause Applause

volkswagen60 wrote:
GERMANAIRE wrote:
Congrats on the Bus! Glad to see you are enjoying it. Sweet Art Work and my Hat is off to you for letting them express themselves on it. Some talented kids right there Cool Looking Good, keep up the good work. Will definitely continue to follow your progress. Wink


Thanks!
Here are the newspaper articles too!
https://www.ttownmedia.com/tracy_press/our_town/st...cf7f9.html

http://mhmatters.net/events/2020/2006/vwbus/index.html

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Have you considered simply starting with a nicer bus? I don't know what your skills are, but the race is easier if you can see the finish line. If you are not a runner, don't start off doing a marathon.
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