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Cspider7 Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2015 Posts: 140 Location: Charlotte NC
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Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2018 2:30 pm Post subject: 1958 Panel |
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Hey guys, i recently picked up this 58 panel. Progress will be made slowly but surely, i just started barber school so i will be trying to balance the two the best i can. It'll get hurst bumpers front and rear, full roof rack, safaris and a camper interior eventually. I figured id start a thread on my progress and future adventures involving the bus. Enjoy!
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After a little cleaning
I did an oil change, set the points, adjusted the valves, checked all my fuel lines, new battery with a new ignition and she fired right up! Driving my own split bus has been a longtime goal of mine. Even if it was just in the parking lot
If anyone has any pressed bumpers in the NC area give me a shout! _________________ Motion Dynamic |
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b-man Samba Member
Joined: May 20, 2008 Posts: 499 Location: So Cal
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Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2018 2:58 pm Post subject: Re: 1958 Panel |
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Super-solid example, congrats!
Keeping it stock height?
36-horse engine? _________________ 1956 Dove Blue Panel
1966 Velvet Green Single Cab
1957 L41 Black Oval Window Beetle |
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mandraks Samba Member
Joined: November 28, 2004 Posts: 7047 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2018 3:05 pm Post subject: Re: 1958 Panel |
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congratulations. _________________ regards
Uli
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'53 3-Fold Oval, L35 Metallic Blue, looking for a narrow hatch panel |
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easy e Samba Member
Joined: May 28, 2008 Posts: 3931 Location: 1 hr north of Santa Barbara
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62DoKaGuy Samba Member
Joined: May 22, 2011 Posts: 1276 Location: Surprise, AZ
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Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2018 7:25 pm Post subject: Re: 1958 Panel |
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Wow. Before-and-after shot of front interior is badass: very nice start of a savage panel. Congrats. Any front seats? If not, I know Wolfsburg West sells new frames that should be correct, minus upholstery. Vendors all over for that, including Matt Miller and some of the big-store variety. Cheers. _________________ ,,Wenige Menschen denken, und doch wollen alle entscheiden.'' -der Alte Fritz
EverettB wrote: |
...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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Peter_N Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2014 Posts: 321 Location: The Netherlands
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Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 12:31 am Post subject: Re: 1958 Panel |
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Great find and plans for this bus!
Do you expect doveblue under that black/grey paint on the nose? _________________ My 1958 PGSG project topic |
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Cspider7 Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2015 Posts: 140 Location: Charlotte NC
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Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 10:48 am Post subject: Re: 1958 Panel |
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b-man wrote: |
Super-solid example, congrats!
Keeping it stock height?
36-horse engine? |
Thanks, unfortunately the 36 is gone. it has a random dual port in it right now.
I plan to keep it stock with AT tires right now. _________________ Motion Dynamic |
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BarryL Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2004 Posts: 14258 Location: Casa de Oro, California
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Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 10:51 am Post subject: Re: 1958 Panel |
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Where did it come from in such fine shape? |
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Abscate Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2014 Posts: 22641 Location: NYC/Upstate/ROW
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Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 10:52 am Post subject: Re: 1958 Panel |
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Nice Bus - put it outside for a wash and blow dry
Seriously, be safe and good luck this week. _________________ .ssS! |
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Cspider7 Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2015 Posts: 140 Location: Charlotte NC
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Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 11:02 am Post subject: Re: 1958 Panel |
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Abscate wrote: |
Nice Bus - put it outside for a wash and blow dry
Seriously, be safe and good luck this week. |
Thanks man, i actually just moved to Wilmington for school on Saturday, started class on Monday morning and evacuated Monday night. All my VWs are in Charlotte thankfully. _________________ Motion Dynamic |
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Cspider7 Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2015 Posts: 140 Location: Charlotte NC
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Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 11:03 am Post subject: Re: 1958 Panel |
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BarryL wrote: |
Where did it come from in such fine shape? |
Anderson, South Carolina. _________________ Motion Dynamic |
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Cspider7 Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2015 Posts: 140 Location: Charlotte NC
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Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 11:10 am Post subject: Re: 1958 Panel |
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Peter_N wrote: |
Great find and plans for this bus!
Do you expect doveblue under that black/grey paint on the nose? |
There is a lot of bondo in the nose and a little part of the roof due to some front end damage. Not sure whats gonna be under there. _________________ Motion Dynamic |
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Cspider7 Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2015 Posts: 140 Location: Charlotte NC
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Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 11:13 am Post subject: Re: 1958 Panel |
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62DoKaGuy wrote: |
Wow. Before-and-after shot of front interior is badass: very nice start of a savage panel. Congrats. Any front seats? If not, I know Wolfsburg West sells new frames that should be correct, minus upholstery. Vendors all over for that, including Matt Miller and some of the big-store variety. Cheers. |
It has a front seat that works for now, eventually i would love to have it recovered. Ill have to grab some photos when i get to the shop. Thanks! _________________ Motion Dynamic |
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mandraks Samba Member
Joined: November 28, 2004 Posts: 7047 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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Cspider7 Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2015 Posts: 140 Location: Charlotte NC
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Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 9:34 pm Post subject: Re: 1958 Panel |
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easy e wrote: |
Congratulations on getting the bus!
When was it made/what's the VIN?
Be sure to check out the '58 parts list (click red text in my signature line).
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Sweet, I enjoyed going through that parts list...
_________________ Motion Dynamic |
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Cspider7 Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2015 Posts: 140 Location: Charlotte NC
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Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 9:35 pm Post subject: Re: 1958 Panel |
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Cspider7 wrote: |
62DoKaGuy wrote: |
Wow. Before-and-after shot of front interior is badass: very nice start of a savage panel. Congrats. Any front seats? If not, I know Wolfsburg West sells new frames that should be correct, minus upholstery. Vendors all over for that, including Matt Miller and some of the big-store variety. Cheers. |
It has a front seat that works for now, eventually i would love to have it recovered. Ill have to grab some photos when i get to the shop. Thanks! |
_________________ Motion Dynamic |
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Cspider7 Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2015 Posts: 140 Location: Charlotte NC
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Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 9:40 pm Post subject: Re: 1958 Panel |
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Pushed all the busses inside for the hurricane, hope everyone on the Carolina coast is okay!
Engine shot
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Cspider7 Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2015 Posts: 140 Location: Charlotte NC
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Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2018 2:41 am Post subject: Re: 1958 Panel |
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I was finally able to score some pressed bumpers for the 58!
Thanks John (hazetguy) for taking delivery while I was in school! _________________ Motion Dynamic |
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69807 Location: Phoenix Metro
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BulliBill Samba Member
Joined: July 09, 2004 Posts: 4572 Location: St Charles, MO
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Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2018 9:27 am Post subject: Re: 1958 Panel |
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Isn't John the nicest guy for helping you out! Nice pickup on getting the bumpers too. Save up and eventually get a set of Matt Miller set cover/padding kits, not cheap, but they are the very best quality and correctness. You won't regret it! Maybe get John to eventually fix up a correct 36hp engine for that Bus too. But drive and enjoy it as-is for now. Panel Buses are cool! I love my '59 Double-Door Panel, and I wouldn't dream of getting rid of it.
Bill _________________ I'm looking for these license plate frames for my fleet:
Coeur D'Alene - Lake Shore Volkswagen
Mission VW - San Fernando
Thornton VW - Stockton
Thanks for any help! |
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