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Post by PICTUP on Jun 29, 2015 9:38:51 GMT -8
I am happy the Bus will be used and loved as intended. The wait has just made the result that much better  As to fuel lines, I will have a look at them with a more critical eye and we can figure out a way to proceed. I have only replaced the fuel filter(near the pump) and that one suspect line into the injector because I have yet to wash the engine compartment(it has been vacuumed only). Strangely there is no water hose at my shop so it will have to wait until it comes home, unless I can rig something up to the sink. But I will have a look. |
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Post by PICTUP on Jul 1, 2015 17:26:51 GMT -8
It is down to the rear fiddly bits on the Westy now, appearance-wise anyway. Got a few more things installed   The WCM Pop Top seal gave me LOTS of problems to make it look good aesthetically. So you know what I did? I said screw it, I think I have the Bus Depot one that everyone on the samba likes because it looks more original and doesn't need glue. This is how I was trying to join the WCM one to the side seal…YUCK! Sorry for the blurry pic...  This is the BD seal that grips with the clips inside the rubber  And this is how it ended up looking with the BD seal. It looks low cut off, but that's only if you are 7 feet tall. It looks proper when the top is popped  |
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Post by PICTUP on Jul 1, 2015 19:50:35 GMT -8
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Post by tony on Jul 1, 2015 20:39:22 GMT -8
What geologic crystal formation is that?  ??  |
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Post by 1hotvw on Jul 1, 2015 21:09:11 GMT -8
time for new cvs
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Post by PICTUP on Jul 1, 2015 21:10:52 GMT -8
That was my gut instinct Boris. Thanks for the input! |
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Post by Volktales on Jul 2, 2015 4:27:12 GMT -8
That joint is done. I have some better ones if you need them... Must feel good that bus is almost complete...
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Post by PICTUP on Jul 2, 2015 21:52:23 GMT -8
Thanks for the offer Russ, but I went ahead and bought a new LOBRO CV. The other one on the axle looked okay. Chris at Vic VW says the quality of the axles is hit and miss, so I went for quality  Polished the pop top around the sides today….mmm shiny and smooth  |
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Post by Volktales on Jul 3, 2015 6:26:52 GMT -8
The Lobro brand is the type we used for years and were fine. Their boots seemed to last too. Boots branded KOK are junk and will look worse then your 40 year old VW boot in a couple of years.
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Post by Brenticon on Jul 3, 2015 9:41:18 GMT -8
Woooooooo, shiney!
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Post by PICTUP on Jul 3, 2015 19:45:54 GMT -8
This is where it gets even more shiny…because of the grease though! CV's on and ready for greasing:  Grease, grease and more grease. Laurie was my willing helper. I think because it is cool(er) in the shop, lol!   Installation with my old school torque wrench …. incidentally bought at Johnny's Speed and Chrome when I went thru LA in my 70 Westy back in 88  In place. No clamp on the inboard axle because the pinch clamp would not go on. Funny because that is the same as pinch clamp that went on the LOBRO boot.  Made a radio block off plate to complete the cab  After a good clean this space will sport something….  |
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Post by PICTUP on Jul 5, 2015 20:10:51 GMT -8
Told ya:  Another couple of pics when outside today having a bath….   Can't show any more…saving the "big reveal" for the owner. Sorry for the teaser I will post more pics after Volksfest |
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Post by wcp on Jul 6, 2015 9:29:41 GMT -8
BEAUTIFUL! can't wait to see it in person!
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Post by Brenticon on Jul 6, 2015 11:02:39 GMT -8
This looks so sweet .... sooo cleeeean  |
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Post by retroluva on Jul 6, 2015 11:56:24 GMT -8
I have to go change my shorts, I am soooo excited! Can't wait until Saturday! |
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