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Post by titch on Nov 26, 2020 9:35:48 GMT
Hi folks, that I've not been too active on here. just to say that I have now got my RV, 1972 VW based, registered in my name..poor DVLA having been so busy, but it's finally done. I intend within a couple of months, getting the car in my workshop to take off the body and sort all the 'nasties' that lie below..and I'm prepared for quite a few. I'll aim to keep a running diary of photographs etc too. In the meantime, I am looking for any details on the build manuals etc or whatever may be sourced, to possibly help with this. I shall go to the Help/Wanted section now to ask same. Glad I own this car now too! Regards all, keep safe Titch
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Post by Peter on Nov 26, 2020 12:34:32 GMT
Full reply on your other post tich.
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Post by titch on Apr 12, 2021 13:57:59 GMT
I've started.. stripping and about to remove the body from VW floorpan.. then we'll see what's required... Titch
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Post by Peter on Apr 14, 2021 10:18:08 GMT
Way to go Tich, Assume everything is shot and start from there. brakes, bushes, bearings, cables, pipes, etc. not to mention rust.
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Post by titch on Apr 22, 2021 7:13:36 GMT
Oh, I've found lots of rust, not unexpectedly of course..but, it's a Beetle floorpan after all, in that I mean everything is available. Hardest bit so far is separating the body from the floorpan...along with the rubber joining strip..there's the 'mastic'! I can't force the fibreglass from it for the obvious reason. Next problem is putting pictures on here....
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Post by chrisbailey on Apr 22, 2021 8:50:02 GMT
I used a blade to cut the mastic when seperating my SS body from pan. An engine crane is very handy if you have one and a place to lift the body from. I lifted from a dash board support beam.
Once the body is off, the pan is really easy to work on. It all comes apart very easy.
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Post by nickyjuk on Apr 22, 2021 20:17:44 GMT
That looks like great progress. In the past I've successfully used one of the bigger versions of the snap off blade knives to cut through mastic. Without going too deep to start with, and being careful not to twist them and snap a length from the blade you can get a nice deep cut through the mastic by extending it a little at a time.
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Post by Peter on Apr 24, 2021 21:49:28 GMT
I recently discovered silicone remover when redoing a bathroom, loosens up silicone and mastice in a few minuets., looking to get the screen out of mine with it, one day.
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Post by titch on Apr 26, 2021 8:31:20 GMT
I tried the extending knives, but went onto using my 'multitool' What an easy job it was then... Roll cage & rear tub next.. front is separate from the body. Not unexpectedly. the VW floorpan is poorly, after all, body & floorpan I estimate have been 'together' for best part of 40 years and the car has sat for a number of years outside. However, as stated, the floorpan will be easy to work on when the body is off.... That's next and I will post the pictures on... Titch
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Post by chrisbailey on Apr 26, 2021 12:31:50 GMT
If the frame head and spine of your floor pan are good, you can pretty much replace every other pannel if you have a welder.
The frame head is a bit of a pain if its rotten, they need to be jigged up to be replaced.
If you have the space, it's much easier to repair the pan if you can take everything off it and lift it onto some trestles.
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Post by nickyjuk on Apr 26, 2021 21:35:37 GMT
That's great work. It's made quite differently from the Ford cars from what I can see. I expect the VW versions must be quite rare now.
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Post by Peter on May 1, 2021 11:38:48 GMT
That's great work. It's made quite differently from the Ford cars from what I can see. I expect the VW versions must be quite rare now. Only 5 known of including one destroyed and this one.
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Post by titch on May 7, 2021 9:41:37 GMT
Yes, I proudly like the Air Cooled engine, yet to strike it up, but that's theleast of my concerns really. Body off now, complete new floorpans for both sides acquired too..
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Post by titch on May 7, 2021 9:46:20 GMT
Didn't actually take much time with the multitool in the end... Titch
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Post by Peter on May 7, 2021 13:07:30 GMT
It is really quite easy once all the old crap is off and edges cleaned up. did you check the threads in the frame head, I had some issues with mine and rust. At least it looks like you have a fair bit of space to work. lucky you.
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Post by titch on May 15, 2021 18:36:04 GMT
Hi all, Yes, straight forward enough now I can see it all in the flesh...got new sides, both, floorpan wise...old off next. Took the engine off today, lighter to work on the 'chassis' Enjoying every spare minute of this so far. Titch
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Post by titch on May 21, 2021 8:08:32 GMT
Floors off, new one's to refit asap.... Still enjoying it..
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Post by Peter on May 21, 2021 12:13:48 GMT
Super clean around joints so go with the angle grinder.
I just noticed something else unique, the handbrake is in front of the gear shift, haven't seen tat before, tat puts the gear shift even further back than my Skoda on on the SS.
Soon be back in one piece, are you going for a complete scrub down and repaint of the chassis and suspension before going further?
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Post by titch on May 21, 2021 16:10:28 GMT
Yes Peter, it certainly is the case with some form of 'Heath Robinson' adaption. Where the seat frame is (was) it does sit you quite a bit back too, I may have to do it the same way but I'll have it a little taller...hence the name Titch. But yes, going to go through all, and the intention is to have a very nice VW throughout underneath this body..trying to retain originality of the 'build' Just got brake master cylinder today, I'll be redoing everything brakes wise, still keeping drums on the front. Come the rewiring, I'd like to build it from scratch.. that will test me.. Watch this space...
Titch
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Post by Peter on May 22, 2021 11:48:03 GMT
Yes Peter, it certainly is the case with some form of 'Heath Robinson' adoption. Where the seat frame is (was) it does sit you quite a bit back too, I may have to do it the same way but I'll have it a little taller...hence the name Titch. But yes, going to go through all, and the intention is to have a very nice VW throughout underneath this body..trying to retain originality of the 'build' Just got brake master cylinder today, I'll be redoing everything brakes wise, still keeping drums on the front. Come the rewiring, I'd like to build it from scratchh.. that will test me.. Watch this space... Titch Just stick to ONE makers colour code, in my case British standard. or you could stay with VW colour code, just don't mix or go 'custom' that's where it gets complicated. Run one circuit at a time and loosely collect with cable ties half closed so you can move, add or remove wires at will, then tape every 12" then wrap with fabric loom tape WHEN FINISHED. Use proper connections, preferably waterproof type where water could be an issue. never use old or re-cycle connectors, plugs or fittings, they are all available new for little money. vehicle wiring products are the people for all wiring colours and fittings. Car builder solutions have some cool electrical stuff but watch for compatibility. Peter
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Post by titch on May 24, 2021 16:17:21 GMT
Thank You Peter, I think it certainly will be one circuit at a time yes.... Regards, Titch
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Post by chrisbailey on May 24, 2021 19:22:21 GMT
You can buy an off the shelf loom for beetles and buggies. You would only need to extend the wires to your lights etc. Not the cheapest way of sorting the electrics but probably the quickest and least effort.
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Post by johmpen on May 25, 2021 23:15:37 GMT
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Post by titch on Jun 1, 2021 11:05:06 GMT
Yes, thanks all on this, I don't think the standard loom's necessary, especially at the prices... Floorpans welded on now, painting commenced but it may take a few weeks as I want lot's of coats & stonechip too
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Post by Peter on Jun 1, 2021 12:39:09 GMT
Good coat of Hamerite is usually more than enough, after all the original lasted how long with just a coat of paint?
Still can't figure out why that gear-shift is so far back.
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Post by titch on Jun 8, 2021 12:32:17 GMT
No, I haven't got to the handbrake/gearshift set up yet..but the seat position may have been the reason..or part of it?? Titch
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Post by titch on Jul 13, 2021 14:41:36 GMT
Hammerite, I really do rate it!!
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Post by Peter on Jul 14, 2021 10:24:27 GMT
Yes, you can't knock it, well coypu an it doesn't mind much. Not only looks good, tough but eats rust too. Looking forward to all that polished copper brake lines etc, sure it will look good.
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Post by titch on Aug 9, 2021 10:11:19 GMT
Yes Peter, got all brand new pipes, joints, cylinders for the brakes, new shocks all round...next will be those Wellers tidied up and new rubber on. Stone Chipped the floorpan yesterday too...
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Post by terryrob on Aug 9, 2021 21:47:47 GMT
Your doing a graet job fair play
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