Nova Scotian 54 standard restoration

[Huetti_1989]

[jzAircooled]

really looking forward to this project! great craftsmanship right there!
Since i`m about to start my chassis also soon and i`m not sure if it`s still straight as it should, could you help me out with some measurements?

I need the measurements marked as RED and want to know if the green lines are both leveled?

I used your picture i hope thats ok

[sgellis]

[jzAircooled]

[sgellis]

Control tubes fitted

I didn't weld anything. They welded to the top hats or from below so will weld later. The clutch tube will get trimmed when I fit the trans as the original was rusted off. Will also trim the park brake and heater tubs after welding.

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My 64 Kombi restoration
My camper interior build
My 54 standard restoration
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (YouTube)
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (CAD drawings)

[djfordmanjack]

The green lines are in fact parallel. From the top of my head, the rear frame is 95mm higher than the main middle section. I need to verify this.
Please note that the transmission horns, are definitely pointing down ! they are not parallel with the main chassis rails.

[sgellis]

Started a new panel.

This one will take some experimenting. Figured out how to do the side patch. 3 different radius bends. I added 20g to the brake for one and 14g to the other and they came out very good.

Going to make custom dies for the bead roller to do along the opening. May take a few tries. Bends are too close to do in the brake.

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My 64 Kombi restoration
My camper interior build
My 54 standard restoration
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (YouTube)
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (CAD drawings)

[sgellis]

Difficult bit done.

Printed custom dies for the bead roller. Wasn't perfect but with a little work I was able to match the original profile around opening.

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My 64 Kombi restoration
My camper interior build
My 54 standard restoration
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (YouTube)
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (CAD drawings)

[sgellis]

Closer. Just the front to do.

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My 64 Kombi restoration
My camper interior build
My 54 standard restoration
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (YouTube)
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (CAD drawings)

[myklsmyth]

Well done brother! Looks very clean.

[sgellis]

Under seat panel installed

That was a lot of work but very happy with how it came out.

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My 64 Kombi restoration
My camper interior build
My 54 standard restoration
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (YouTube)
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (CAD drawings)

[sgellis]

Now on to some rather ruff wheel wells.

I took photos with the paint wet to show the uneven ribs. Originally I though it was just damage but now thinking it may be from poor stamping. You can see the ripples on the flat areas that seems to extend to the ribs.

Does anyone have a photo of the rib or notice similar? I don't want to fix this if it was a manufacturing defect.

Also an interesting find is the holes for seat bumpers where hand drilled. After media blasting I could see the burrs on the bottom and the holes are not quite round like they used a dull bit. I had noticed before that the holes were not positioned the same left/right.

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My 64 Kombi restoration
My camper interior build
My 54 standard restoration
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (YouTube)
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (CAD drawings)

[sgellis]

Confirmed the rib distortion is original.

Started making repair parts. Should have pressed in the short rib and then added the bends.

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My 64 Kombi restoration
My camper interior build
My 54 standard restoration
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (YouTube)
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (CAD drawings)

[Two Glove Boxes]

[sgellis]

Experimenting with pressing the fender X. 3D printed dies but I need to make some adjustments to the shape and print them solid. Also I need to pre stretch the steel before pressing to prevent warping.

So I believe this will work great with some adjustments.

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My 64 Kombi restoration
My camper interior build
My 54 standard restoration
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (YouTube)
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (CAD drawings)

[sgellis]

These wheel wells are taking some time.

Started patching the easy part. Slow work to get everything perfect.

Got the difficult section of top ribs ruffed in. Combination of bead roller and press. Came out quite good but needs a bit more work to make them nice and smooth. Also needs some shrinking on the end.

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My 64 Kombi restoration
My camper interior build
My 54 standard restoration
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (YouTube)
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (CAD drawings)

[Clatter]

Wow.
Nice work.
Been following your builds for years and appreciate you taking the time.


https://www.klassicfab.com/product/kf167-complete-wheel-well-right-side-5155/


Just sayin'...

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Bus Motor Build

What’s That Noise?!?

[sgellis]

[vw356]

I like Klassic Fab parts very much, but Stan is really making every part he works on perfect. This bus is looking great!
Thank You for sharing with us Stan.
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Current projects:
1950's Volkswagens!
51,52,54's,55,56's,57,58's,'60's And then a bunch of '60's, but the '50's are my favorites..

[sgellis]

Pressed in the X

I printed a new die and it did a much nicer job. Still needs quite a bit of tidying and shrinking on the edge. All the issues can be fixed with a little time.

Happy with how it is coming along. Hardest part done anyway.

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My 64 Kombi restoration
My camper interior build
My 54 standard restoration
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (YouTube)
The Nova Scotian Barndoor (CAD drawings)