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Artur
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 Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2022 1:15 am Post subject: Re: Fifty4 |
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Have had a low period off not building, on the bus.
But now the other things I’ve been doing is done, for a period. 
Started building two weeks ago so have some things to show.
Some welds on the frame.
Aaa pretty bad picture of the frame.
But at least you can se more of it.
And a ruff steering .. thing.
First removed the wheel.
Then it was a couple of hours twisting and bending.
Still some minor tweaks. But pretty straight.
Sand blasting the box.
And yesterday I started to take the front beam apart.
Nothing is done  but forward at least.
We will se how things go.
Try to upload as I go. |
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Jimone
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| Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2022 1:54 pm Post subject: Re: Fifty4 |
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i am happy to see an update. thats pretty impressive what you did to that steering wheel. looking forward to more progress on this bold undertaking!
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Burlyhammer
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| Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2022 12:00 am Post subject: Re: Fifty4 |
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Unreal!  |
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Huetti_1989
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Artur
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| Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2022 3:22 am Post subject: Re: Fifty4 |
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| Huetti_1989 wrote: |
cool project!!!
-Christian |
Thanks bud.
| Burlyhammer wrote: |
| Unreal! |
 Love doing it.
| Jimone wrote: |
| i am happy to see an update. thats pretty impressive what you did to that steering wheel. looking forward to more progress on this bold undertaking! |
Thanks. Trying my best. Learning as I go.
Here’s a small update.
My spot welder had a limit of 1,5-1,5mm.
The frame and the boxing in the front is just above that.
Tried it from short weld to way to long. But it didn’t work.
Guess it’s drill time then. |
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Artur
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| Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2022 2:30 am Post subject: Re: Fifty4 |
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Have done some reading on swapping in beetle front spindles on a BD front beam. All sounds pretty dam good.
And I got some friends running em as well.
But finding spindles was easier sad then done.
Ended up with buying a hole frontbeam.
Easier to find and I’m pretty sure it was cheaper as well.
Is it really forth on converting to disc brakes?
Took it apart last night. Today I will try to remove the drum and brakes.
I’m posting on everything right now. Sry for that. 
Hope you enjoy all small updates as well. |
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djfordmanjack
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Artur
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| Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2022 10:53 pm Post subject: Re: Fifty4 |
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It's a long way to the top !
And every little step, bolt and nut counts ! |
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Artur
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| Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2022 12:25 pm Post subject: Re: Fifty4 |
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Wheel is getting straighter.
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D-train
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| Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2022 1:06 pm Post subject: Re: Fifty4 |
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Wow! Just wow.
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Artur
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| Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2022 8:49 am Post subject: Re: Fifty4 |
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| D-train wrote: |
| Wow! Just wow. |
Thanks
The front beam is pretty bad in some spots.
Don’t know if I will just get some new towers or just run the short ones.
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Artur
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| Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2022 3:04 am Post subject: Re: Fifty4 |
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A dark picture. Just to hide the mess in the background.
And yes, the reinforcement things standing up.
Can’t come up with the word?
Will be done later. |
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myklsmyth
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| Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2022 7:53 am Post subject: Re: Fifty4 |
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Little by little...  |
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Artur
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| Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2022 3:34 am Post subject: Re: Fifty4 |
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| myklsmyth wrote: |
| Little by little... |
Exactly.
The metal is to thin on this.
I think I need a new one.
Will give it another shot today but eh! I have my doubts. |
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ddutch
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| Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 7:03 am Post subject: Re: Fifty4 |
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| Artur wrote: |
I think I need a new one.
Will give it another shot today but eh! I have my doubts. |
It doesn't look too bad on the pictures, only surface rusted.
Much respect for your efforts! You're basically create a whole bus out of some leftovers with maximum respect to everything that's left of the original. |
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johnny d
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| Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 1:52 pm Post subject: Re: Fifty4 |
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| Artur wrote: |
First removed the wheel.
Then it was a couple of hours twisting and bending.
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OK.. Well done! 
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