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djkeev Samba Moderator
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DuncanS Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 3:52 am Post subject: Re: HERE WE GO!! .... 1990 Tintop! |
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I remember years ago when contemplating getting a new van, you wanted a combo car/cargo vehicle. Congratulations, that dream has been realized. |
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djkeev Samba Moderator
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bridgetroll13 Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 5:02 am Post subject: Re: HERE WE GO!! .... 1990 Tintop! |
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My current project is my wife's burgundy 91 tin top that ended up sitting for many years. Trying to get through inspection chasing rich running problem right now.
https://www.autobodytoolmart.com/product/kirker-bl...-car-paint
This is a good source for all things body repair related. I got a color chip card from them at one point and the Kirker Habanero seemed like a really good match for the burgundy (and reasonably priced too). Unfortunately it does want a clear coat as does any metallic paint.
Was driving down 202 yesterday from NJ into PA. Looked like many of your photos. Beautiful!
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djkeev Samba Moderator
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dobryan Samba Member
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djkeev Samba Moderator
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DuncanS Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 12:09 pm Post subject: Re: HERE WE GO!! .... 1990 Tintop! |
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Nice job. Huge improvement. |
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dabaron Samba Member
Joined: June 21, 2018 Posts: 2559 Location: Philly, mang
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Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 12:21 pm Post subject: Re: HERE WE GO!! .... 1990 Tintop! |
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looking good Dave, it's a great bus. _________________ 1991 Vanagon GL Camper
i had no idea i wanted to be a mechanic
"burnin oil and cookin coils" -- Destructo
BiWerks Design, LLC |
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dobryan Samba Member
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djkeev Samba Moderator
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4Gears4Tires Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2021 4:25 am Post subject: Re: HERE WE GO!! .... 1990 Tintop! |
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That looks really good! _________________ '87 Syncro
Ferric Oxyhydroxide Superleggera Edition |
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Mac_Daddy_Westy Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2021 6:59 am Post subject: Re: HERE WE GO!! .... 1990 Tintop! |
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looks good, want to do the same with my roof...HomeDepot farm paint comes in many different colors? I most see red or John Deer green, glad to see white tho _________________ '87 Westy with 2.5 Subi (auto trans) |
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djkeev Samba Moderator
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DanHoug Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2021 4:38 pm Post subject: Re: HERE WE GO!! .... 1990 Tintop! |
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it would be interesting to KNOW, but i suspect the "Specialty Farm and Implement Enamels" are merely color/finish matched products and not a specific formulation for robustness. _________________ -dan
60% of what you find on the internet is wrong, including this post.
'87 Westy & '89 Westy both 2.1 4spd
Past projects can be found at--
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djkeev Samba Moderator
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Abscate Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2021 5:28 pm Post subject: Re: HERE WE GO!! .... 1990 Tintop! |
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You silly fool. The rust will still be there, eating away your Bus like a cancerous sore..... _________________ .ssS! |
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DuncanS Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2021 4:28 am Post subject: Re: HERE WE GO!! .... 1990 Tintop! |
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My top has been rusted for years. Yesterday was a beautiful June day so I decided to eliminate the rust forever. It seemed like a good idea at the time. First time I've been able to stand up in a T3 since '97 when I had to ditch my rust eaten beloved '87 with a factory sunroof. Several T3s since then.
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djkeev Samba Moderator
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djkeev Samba Moderator
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Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2021 4:55 am Post subject: Re: HERE WE GO!! .... 1990 Tintop! |
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My various Van projects are on hold.
One very shitty project reared its ugly head.
I purchased this house five years ago.
Built in 1967.
Septic has worked just fine so I focused on other tasks.
One thing that bothered me was it has a basement floor drain that drains into the under slab sewer pipe to the septic.
"Stupid Idea" thinks I.
If the Septic ever backs up all of the crap will come out that drain!
But alas...... every thing functioned just fine until yesterday morning when I went downstairs and the area around the floor drain is wet..... like 1/2” deep wet.
"Crap! I've got a leaking Pipe!" Thinks I.
A quick inspection reveals zero leaks........ uh oh...... this isn't a leak..... this is backed up sewage!
Yesterday I banned water use and shop vac'd grey water. Moved stuff and was generally discouraged.
My tank has an inspection pipe, I can see the sludge and poking at it, it is soft, not hard like I've seen some sludge layers. (Yes, I've played in way too many Septic tanks)
I wonder if the drain field failed? $$$$’s .......
I stuck a hose in the septic tank inspection pipe and ran it for about six hours.
Absolutely no level change, tells me the field is working just fine, the feed pipe is clogged.
Rented a power auger (always fun) and snaked the pipe multiple times.
The coil bit never brought back diaper wipes or feminine hygiene products so there is some joy.
But still no drainage.
I'm thinking the infeed pipe at the baffle or inlet Tee is clogged.
I'll rent a mini excavator and dig the sucker up for a proper pumping. It is about 3’ down...... hand shoveling just might kill me!
I dug my masonry fireplace footing a few years ago...... NOT fun! I hand dug my deck footings..... NOT fun!
Happy happy joy joy!
Should have pumped it years ago at my leisure.......
Heavy Sigh.........
Dave _________________ Stop Dead Photo Links how to post photos
Ghia
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=392473
Vanagon
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6315537#6315537
Beetle
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=482968&highlight=74+super+vert |
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