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vwuguy Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2005 Posts: 1053 Location: southwestern ontario, on and netherlands and bc
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Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2020 12:19 pm Post subject: 1962 Bus for fun |
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just recently picked up this bus and this is its build thread
pics up this bus recently just going to be showing updates of it as i build it into maybe a shasta bus hmm..
currently it is somewhat together it rolls plan is to get it running and use it in the back as an offroader,
If you have some parts for it you'd like to donate to get it back on the trail that be great,,
thanks extreme towing of hamilton for picking it up
and yes there still out there.
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hazetguy Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2001 Posts: 10773 Location: iT StiNgeD iTseLf tO dEAd
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Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2020 12:31 pm Post subject: Re: 50s bus for fun |
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not a 50's bus. it's an early 60's something |
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Okie Adam Samba Member
Joined: November 07, 2003 Posts: 1347 Location: OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOklahoma
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Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2020 12:52 pm Post subject: Re: 50s bus for fun |
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1961 is my guess _________________ Oil Capital Air Cooled
55 Wolfsburg Kombi
60 Walkthrough Kombi
62 Single Cab
66 21window
67 so42
76 Westy
64 Karmann Ghia |
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Lind Samba Member
Joined: November 06, 2000 Posts: 9915 Location: idaho
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Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2020 2:05 pm Post subject: Re: 50s bus for fun |
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its a 1962 model. _________________ .
Wanted:
Idaho VW license plate frames or other dealership items.
VWoA literature and early dealership or distributor literature/pictures/information
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Dustin B Samba Member
Joined: March 29, 2007 Posts: 1017 Location: hesperia, Ca USA
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Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2020 9:19 pm Post subject: Re: 50s bus for fun |
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I see low cargo door hinges, big taillights and flat rear wheel wells which are all signs of it being a 1962. Dose it have an M-code plate on the bulkhead?
I also see hump back front seat brackets. Its a hundred percent a 1962. _________________ Wanted Victoria motors licence plate frame.
62 og paint L469 type 1
61 og paint L31 DD panel type 2
64 heilite viscount tent trailer
71 sears clamshell trailer
I <3 Brazilian busses
Original paint and patina extravaganza http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=187156 |
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Bendango Samba Member
Joined: September 04, 2005 Posts: 593
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Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2020 9:59 pm Post subject: Re: 50s bus for fun |
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Looks like a cool bus to me and I’d rock the look it’s got now for a Shasta bus. It’s already got its race number 28! _________________ I want a real garage.
WANTED - [WTB] 55-62 Bus Thin Lip Package Tray SWR
Getting Used - SWR 60 westy copy built by vw ( apparently )
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=320866
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joe cool Samba Member
Joined: August 20, 2006 Posts: 1259 Location: Yolo County CA
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Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2020 12:19 am Post subject: Re: 50s bus for fun |
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Hard to get split bus parts for free these days. But I have to put in a plug for my buddy Eric at NorCal Relics, classified ads on this site. He has to make a living so you have to pay, but he is a 10+ year Shasta veteran and can steer you towards where your money is best spent.
I just paid him $250 for a fuel injection shroud with Venturi, a thermostat, bracket and rod, a NOS in the box ‘63-‘64 flasher relay, a ghia speedometer with beautiful chrome, and a handful of other NOS parts he just happened to throw in. It’s real money, but I totally got my money’s worth.
I think I am a 12 year SST veteran by now. Join us, you’ll have the time of your life. And we take care of our own, you will never be left stranded. |
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vwuguy Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2005 Posts: 1053 Location: southwestern ontario, on and netherlands and bc
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Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2020 9:09 am Post subject: Re: 50s bus for fun |
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Got the ownership for it gonna start the project it is a 1962 for sure as appraiser confirmed
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velvetgreen Samba Member
Joined: August 17, 2004 Posts: 2745 Location: Canada
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Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2020 12:18 pm Post subject: Re: 50s bus for fun |
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it is a 62' Ruby Red Euro Kombi far as I can see |
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mandraks Samba Member
Joined: November 28, 2004 Posts: 7047 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2020 12:43 pm Post subject: Re: 50s bus for fun |
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looks like a nineteenfiftytwelve!? _________________ regards
Uli
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'53 3-Fold Oval, L35 Metallic Blue, looking for a narrow hatch panel |
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vwuguy Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2005 Posts: 1053 Location: southwestern ontario, on and netherlands and bc
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Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2020 4:14 pm Post subject: Re: 50s bus for fun |
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Do you think it had seats in it ? _________________
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Skim Rants Master
Joined: April 15, 2001 Posts: 17082 Location: GFK 31 Year Vet
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Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2020 4:32 am Post subject: Re: 50s bus for fun |
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vwuguy wrote: |
Got the ownership for it gonna start the project it is a 1962 for sure as appraiser confirmed
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So glad that it isn’t that hard to get titles down here. _________________ GFK
Samba since before the towers collapsed. Still here.
1953 Kabriolet
1954 Sunroof
1959 Lowlight Ghia vert
1960 Lt Grey Double Cab SMZ LEGIT
1963 Deluxe Turkis Walk Thru 15 Window OG Paint |
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vwuguy Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2005 Posts: 1053 Location: southwestern ontario, on and netherlands and bc
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Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2020 7:51 pm Post subject: Re: 50s bus for fun |
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ok so its been a few weeks since i started on this bus, I was able to get some parts for it recently. Split parts are hard to find here hasd to drive pretty far to find a few pieces, After buying a fuel pump i think i might get the engine running on the test stand. The bastard 1200 hasn't ran in years we'll see if she is still alive once i get the camera working again. I hope your having a good week. i'll post up the "is this engine gonna run video" fingers crossed as soon as i can. i don't think it has ran in 20 years.. _________________
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Abscate Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2014 Posts: 22645 Location: NYC/Upstate/ROW
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Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2020 4:52 am Post subject: Re: 50s bus for fun |
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mandraks wrote: |
looks like a nineteenfiftytwelve!? |
The 28 makes it perfect, btw. _________________ .ssS! |
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vwuguy Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2005 Posts: 1053 Location: southwestern ontario, on and netherlands and bc
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Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2020 4:14 pm Post subject: Re: 50s bus for fun |
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will its engine run after years of sitting here goes
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Did 62 have a 40hp or a 36hp?
In your opinion do you think a 40hp or 36hp would be better to use in the bus? _________________
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69809 Location: Phoenix Metro
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vwuguy Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2005 Posts: 1053 Location: southwestern ontario, on and netherlands and bc
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Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2020 6:43 am Post subject: Re: 50s bus for fun |
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next thing i'm working on is the brakes.
I am planning on using this bus offroad
The brakes on this are smaller than the later model 64-70 brakes.
Do 64-70 backing plates fit the front spindles and could i use 64-70 front brakes on this model?
giving it more stopping power
Could a j-brake be installed?
Can hydraulic clutch be installed?
any recommendations? _________________
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FarmerBill Samba Member
Joined: July 25, 2017 Posts: 766 Location: New England
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Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2020 7:22 am Post subject: Re: 50s bus for fun |
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If by J-brake you are referring to a Jacobs or Jake-brake, then no. They are designed to open the exhaust valve near the end of the compression stroke to rob the piston of the stored energy of the compression stroke and to provide back pressure to the exhaust system. Same thing with an exhaust-brake, its job is to restrict the flow of the exhaust to build pressure to slow the engine.
Diesel engines need this because most don't have a way to control the air entering the engine. When you take your foot off the pedal the air can flow through the engine with much less resistance than a gas engine. Gas engines on the other hand have a built in engine braking system in the butterfly valves in the carb/throttle body. Just down shift and take your foot off the gas, instant engine brake. Also the neighbors wont complain about the noise. |
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vwuguy Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2005 Posts: 1053 Location: southwestern ontario, on and netherlands and bc
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campingbox Samba Member
Joined: November 14, 2000 Posts: 10196 Location: Petaluma, CA
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Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2020 8:33 am Post subject: Re: 50s bus for fun |
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The 64-67 brakes do not fit the 55-62 spindles. |
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