My new to me 1967 Kombi/Day Van

[Murt]

Spotlights getting wired in, well preparation

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1966 VW Beetle ‘Jules’
1967 Kombi Splitscreen ‘Barney’
2018 VW Caddy Maxi R Line
2017 Golf GTD saloon
2008 VW EOS 2.0 TFSi

[Murt]

Trying to Sort out the usual PO's wiring modifications

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1966 VW Beetle ‘Jules’
1967 Kombi Splitscreen ‘Barney’
2018 VW Caddy Maxi R Line
2017 Golf GTD saloon
2008 VW EOS 2.0 TFSi

[BulliBill]

Cool Bus, looks like it is in better hands now with you. I don't think I have ever seen anyone remove the transaxle drain plug and "goop" it closed like that. Horrible idea!

I hope your mechanic can successfully remove the "goop" to see if it can be put back together as stock (with a functioning drain plug). Are the drain plugs at the bottom of each reduction box still there? How about the three "fill" plugs?

X2 on dumping that cheesy paper element air cleaner! Buy and install an original stock Transporter air cleaner assembly for the best function on your Bus.

Have fun with your Transporter!

Bill
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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!

[Murt]

Thanks Bill
This is going to be a bit of a labour of love over the next 2 or 3 weeks. As interior is currently the priority
RGB's and fillers are thankfully all present and good, what on earth the PO was doing by Masticking the drain plug, heaven only knows, were going to pull it all out and have a look what went on, and will maybe have to try a heli-coil. Just got some new boots as well, they are FEBI, so not sure how well they will work, as there's been a few negative comments about quality/longevity on these ?

Regarding Engine, I've got some parts put aside, to include a CSP quiet pack Stainless exhaust, a pair of NOS Weber IDF36's, struggled to get Velocity Stacks, but again CSP in Germany came good, 55A Alternator, new fuel pump Carb Linkage etc. etc. so maybe something for over the winter ?

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1966 VW Beetle ‘Jules’
1967 Kombi Splitscreen ‘Barney’
2018 VW Caddy Maxi R Line
2017 Golf GTD saloon
2008 VW EOS 2.0 TFSi

[Eric&Barb]

The drain plugs are a tapered device, so pretty sure a Heli-Coil will not work. Even if HC did have such, would use a Time-Sert instead since they can be locked in place unlike a HC.
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In Stereo, Where Available!

[Murt]

Thank you Eric&Barb I must admit that I did not know that.
Strip out of the Bus continues, in the cab

I think I may have hit Paydirt !!!! found a coin date is 1990, wonder if the PO in the States is still looking for it ??

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1966 VW Beetle ‘Jules’
1967 Kombi Splitscreen ‘Barney’
2018 VW Caddy Maxi R Line
2017 Golf GTD saloon
2008 VW EOS 2.0 TFSi

[Yannvanh]

Nice bus! Keep upgrades posted!
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'66 vw splitbus project:

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...mp;start=0

Instagram page:

yannicks_splitbus_project

Always there to help!

[Murt]

Just bought an electric fuel pump ⛽️ for running with the dual IDF36’s. Bit disappointed to be honest, as didn’t want Chinese and decided on Carter Pump from the USA. It’s here ☹️

Oh well, will be fine I’m sure 🙄 looking at Pierburg now as well 😂
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1966 VW Beetle ‘Jules’
1967 Kombi Splitscreen ‘Barney’
2018 VW Caddy Maxi R Line
2017 Golf GTD saloon
2008 VW EOS 2.0 TFSi

[c21darrel]

stock fuel pump should be fine, I have one on a 2 liter.
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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=481184
1967 DC build
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[Murt]

More progress, there were lots of holes drilled into the cargo area, so needed welding up, knocking back and treating.

After prep and treating, soundproofed

Some other shots

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1966 VW Beetle ‘Jules’
1967 Kombi Splitscreen ‘Barney’
2018 VW Caddy Maxi R Line
2017 Golf GTD saloon
2008 VW EOS 2.0 TFSi

[Murt]

Marine Ply floor being fitted

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1966 VW Beetle ‘Jules’
1967 Kombi Splitscreen ‘Barney’
2018 VW Caddy Maxi R Line
2017 Golf GTD saloon
2008 VW EOS 2.0 TFSi

[Murt]

Fridge Pod, being unboxed and assembled. As usual some bits weren't in the Box !!

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1966 VW Beetle ‘Jules’
1967 Kombi Splitscreen ‘Barney’
2018 VW Caddy Maxi R Line
2017 Golf GTD saloon
2008 VW EOS 2.0 TFSi

[Murt]

Rest of the new panels, flooring and adhesive arrived today, fitted one of the Kuhltek side scoops, they’re very well made, not sure whether to paint them later on ?

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1966 VW Beetle ‘Jules’
1967 Kombi Splitscreen ‘Barney’
2018 VW Caddy Maxi R Line
2017 Golf GTD saloon
2008 VW EOS 2.0 TFSi

[Murt]

Managed to get Ply wood kit at last, and test fitting. And Doh !! Cargo doors turn out to be for RHD, whereas I'm a LHD USA spec Kombi, so the Upholstery shop will need to make sure they upholster the rough side

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1966 VW Beetle ‘Jules’
1967 Kombi Splitscreen ‘Barney’
2018 VW Caddy Maxi R Line
2017 Golf GTD saloon
2008 VW EOS 2.0 TFSi

[Murt]

More fit out inside and out

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1966 VW Beetle ‘Jules’
1967 Kombi Splitscreen ‘Barney’
2018 VW Caddy Maxi R Line
2017 Golf GTD saloon
2008 VW EOS 2.0 TFSi

[Murt]

Bit more progress this week, new Oil tempered panels test fitted, and dropped off for re-upholstery, Rock and Roll Bed being fitted in, and Vinyl flooring been laid out ready to trim and glue down

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1966 VW Beetle ‘Jules’
1967 Kombi Splitscreen ‘Barney’
2018 VW Caddy Maxi R Line
2017 Golf GTD saloon
2008 VW EOS 2.0 TFSi

[Murt]

Lining up bed, and test fitting the Bulkhead cover

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1966 VW Beetle ‘Jules’
1967 Kombi Splitscreen ‘Barney’
2018 VW Caddy Maxi R Line
2017 Golf GTD saloon
2008 VW EOS 2.0 TFSi

[Murt]

Not much done this weekend.
Some new deluxe trim fitted in Sea Blue, and prepping to fit the new rear bulkhead cupboard. Main problem is that the Fridge Pod I've got doesn't fit, so probably going to have to 'shorten' it.

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1966 VW Beetle ‘Jules’
1967 Kombi Splitscreen ‘Barney’
2018 VW Caddy Maxi R Line
2017 Golf GTD saloon
2008 VW EOS 2.0 TFSi

[Murt]

Progress on the Bus has been a bit slow, lots of other stuff going on, but have added progress shots as of yesterday, think I can see light at the end of the Tunnel

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1966 VW Beetle ‘Jules’
1967 Kombi Splitscreen ‘Barney’
2018 VW Caddy Maxi R Line
2017 Golf GTD saloon
2008 VW EOS 2.0 TFSi

[Murt]

Just some more pictures, as i like to log progress

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1966 VW Beetle ‘Jules’
1967 Kombi Splitscreen ‘Barney’
2018 VW Caddy Maxi R Line
2017 Golf GTD saloon
2008 VW EOS 2.0 TFSi