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Post by Wongai on Sept 20, 2016 11:19:24 GMT -8
Hey folks, Many of you have seen my rather ridiculously rusty 74. I bought it a few years ago for a couple grand. Russ, no doubt remembers me leaving him standing in Ganges on Salt Spring in a hilarious cloud of smoke as I sprinted to the ferry on my remaining 2.5 cylinders. I installed an awesome Vanagon engine, but now it's time to deal with this rust. This will be my biggest rust project yet. There is so much rust on this bus, I would be wise to find another, but I'm cheap (aka not wise). So to kick it off, here is a shot in full camping glory!  |
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Post by Wongai on Sept 20, 2016 11:23:44 GMT -8
A quick wash before it heads into the shop for what will certainly be a long stay.  |
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Post by Wongai on Sept 20, 2016 11:47:40 GMT -8
An example of what I'll be dealing with. Sorry for the photo size. I tried photobucket but I had all kinds of issues. Click to enlarge...   |
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Post by CrazyBrit on Sept 20, 2016 12:15:03 GMT -8
Not cheap, but thrifty or money wise. At least that is what I tell myself!
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Post by Volktales on Sept 20, 2016 19:04:19 GMT -8
Looking forward to the resurrection. Teach us all how to weld and fabricate!!!
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Post by busaddict on Sept 20, 2016 19:50:29 GMT -8
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Post by Wongai on Sept 20, 2016 20:40:16 GMT -8
That's awesome man!
I love that old thread. I remember looking at it when I bought the bus from Scott. He is an awesome guy for sure.
After doing the Beetle and the Vanagon I have some confidence, but if you see me doing something dumb in this thread, please let me know.
STOKED!
B
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Post by Volktales on Sept 25, 2016 20:37:30 GMT -8
I forgot all about that smoke screen thing...
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Post by wcp on Sept 26, 2016 13:48:40 GMT -8
An example of what I'll be dealing with. Sorry for the photo size. I tried photobucket but I had all kinds of issues. Click to enlarge... my unsolicited $0.02: get used german metal for that dog leg., and just patch it. little piece at a time. Rick at Hoggs will have it. Good luck brother!! we're cheering for you! |
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Post by Wongai on Sept 26, 2016 14:18:56 GMT -8
Thanks for the advice, I'm up there fairly often so I'll see what he has kicking around back there.
I got some panels form a dude up island. Got about 6 patches for 100$. If I find better metal at ricks, no big loss on the panels.
Thanks for the positive vibes! I'm gonna need lots!
B
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Post by Wongai on Jan 3, 2017 14:38:26 GMT -8
OK...here is a little status report. The amount of paint and body filler that was removed can only be described as comical. 
 Now I'm just cutting away anything that doesn't look like a VW. 
A careful observer will notice some of the "improvements" that people have added over the years. The center heater channel looks more like toilet plumbing than stock VW. Also hard to see is the 2L sprite bottle that caps off the system to stop the fumes from getting piped in. I'm willing to sell these upgrades and my second hand floor if anyone is interested. This is an epic project so I'll keep posting updates as this bus continues on it's weight loss program. PEACE! B |
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Post by 1hotvw on Jan 3, 2017 14:44:52 GMT -8
good start. forge ahead.
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Post by mitchy965 on Jan 3, 2017 19:08:46 GMT -8
awesome work!
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Post by Volktales on Jan 3, 2017 20:35:05 GMT -8
Going to enjoy this!
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Post by tony on Jan 3, 2017 21:03:06 GMT -8
I vote for mandatory weekly updates!  |
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Hey I just came across the previous owners gallery of photos: 
