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oakman Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2016 12:03 am Post subject: Re: 1965 westfalia so-35 flipseat |
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BarryL wrote: |
Oxalic is hard on the laminate if the wood is old as it has water. Heat up the water to almost untouchable before mixing the crystals and it will work faster without leaving it on as long. |
Yeah this stuff is so thin and brittle in places I feel like i'm trying to re-finish some dry leaves from the yard. Some areas are worse than others. My experience was that i had to do approx. two sq inch area MAX at a time or else it would get away from me and bubble the paper thin veneer.
When i bleached the bottom of the wardrobe my method was:
Apply the acid with a small artist brush and agitate it with the brush back and forth with the grain for no more than 15-20 seconds followed by quick wipe with a wet paper towel. After that immediately dry it with compressed air. Even doing it this fast it lightened the stains a lot.
I'm thinking maybe it reacts faster in hot weather the way paint remover does, it's been pretty toasty here.
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oakman Samba Member
Joined: February 05, 2014 Posts: 1708 Location: Edge of the Desert, Ca
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Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2016 12:29 am Post subject: Re: 1965 westfalia so-35 flipseat |
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I've been making a point of doing some kind of work to the westy daily. Sometimes just another coat of clear or some cabinet scraping.
A few before pics of the roller cabinet:
Close up picture of side shown above:
The side of this cabinet that sits against the ice-box is in nice shape still:
Mouse damage:
Rhombus Rollen!
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squareweave Samba Member
Joined: November 15, 2004 Posts: 448 Location: British Columbia
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Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2016 7:36 am Post subject: Re: 1965 westfalia so-35 flipseat |
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Love the attention to detail going on here. Keep up the updates. |
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oakman Samba Member
Joined: February 05, 2014 Posts: 1708 Location: Edge of the Desert, Ca
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Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2016 10:18 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 westfalia so-35 flipseat |
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squareweave wrote: |
Love the attention to detail going on here. Keep up the updates. |
Thank you, glad you're enjoying it. I just saw your new single cab in the bus hunting thread, that is just awesome! Parked 50 years wow, too cool. |
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notchboy Samba Member
Joined: April 27, 2002 Posts: 22416 Location: Escondido CA
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velvetgreen Samba Member
Joined: August 17, 2004 Posts: 2735 Location: Canada
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Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2016 8:40 am Post subject: Re: 1965 westfalia so-35 flipseat |
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that roller wheel looks a lot like clay skateboard wheels from back in the day |
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oakman Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2016 11:53 am Post subject: Re: 1965 westfalia so-35 flipseat |
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notchboy wrote: |
Does anyone make a new roller or you going to "roll" with that one? |
I did a search on e-bay for 'rhombus rollen' and was surprised to see something very close by the same manufacturer although more results came up under 'rhombus roller':
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rhombus-Roller-R20390-37-5...SwzJ5XV8Mw
velvetgreen wrote: |
that roller wheel looks a lot like clay skateboard wheels from back in the day |
Also searched clay rollerskate wheels and there are a few that looked like suitable replacements like these from raybestos:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Raybestos-Clay-Pre...Sw0fhXklTY
I'm going to roll with the og, i think it may clean up ok..
Edit:I bought the 50x20mm Rhombus wheels in the link above so it may be dead. When they get here i will do a comparison against the original. They're not vintage clay but are the same size as the og clay wheel. It was $24 shipped for the pair and i just want one as a spare so pm me if you need one. |
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notchboy Samba Member
Joined: April 27, 2002 Posts: 22416 Location: Escondido CA
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Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2016 3:22 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 westfalia so-35 flipseat |
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Well, this is the kinda site that there are probably 3 or 4 others watching that know where to get them or know the deal with them because they had to track it down 9, 15, 20 years ago for a project they did _________________
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OK, this thread is over. You win. |
Jason "notchboy" Weigel
1964 1500 S
1964 T34 S Convertible
1977 Westfalia Camper pop-top |
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oakman Samba Member
Joined: February 05, 2014 Posts: 1708 Location: Edge of the Desert, Ca
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Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2016 4:13 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 westfalia so-35 flipseat |
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notchboy wrote: |
Well, this is the kinda site that there are probably 3 or 4 others watching that know where to get them or know the deal with them because they had to track it down 9, 15, 20 years ago for a project they did |
Just trying to help my fellow hobbyists Technology has made it so much easier to track things like this down today. Apparently the Rhombus company has been around since late 1890's or so. They make hundreds of different styles of wheels, casters etc. |
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notchboy Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2016 7:48 am Post subject: Re: 1965 westfalia so-35 flipseat |
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Thats my point I think its awesome when people dig into stuff and share.
Except maybe your nose. _________________
t3kg wrote: |
OK, this thread is over. You win. |
Jason "notchboy" Weigel
1964 1500 S
1964 T34 S Convertible
1977 Westfalia Camper pop-top |
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oakman Samba Member
Joined: February 05, 2014 Posts: 1708 Location: Edge of the Desert, Ca
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Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2016 12:11 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 westfalia so-35 flipseat |
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notchboy wrote: |
Thats my point I think its awesome when people dig into stuff and share.
Except maybe your nose. |
I ended up diluting the oxalic acid solution slightly with chilled water. It seemed to slow it down a bit. I also worked on it late at night when the temps cooled off.
Before:
After bleaching and a little strategic sanding. This is as far as i was willing to take it for fear of messing it up beyond repair. I only went over this area one time using the same method used on the wardrobe. After a light coat of shellac to seal it:
Also, this cabinet face is #51. The door to this cabinet has formica on the inside so the number is covered.
I realized there were no pictures of the cargo door cabinet. It's seen better days but i will do what i can to help it out:
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notchboy Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2016 9:41 am Post subject: Re: 1965 westfalia so-35 flipseat |
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I was looking at the roller and thought it was just fine to use despite its cracks and age. It looks nice on an even nicer finished cabinet.
I think Westfalia used numbers like that to help keep some of the stupid out. Ive noticed #'s on cabinets all through 79. Im sure its in Vanagons too.
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t3kg wrote: |
OK, this thread is over. You win. |
Jason "notchboy" Weigel
1964 1500 S
1964 T34 S Convertible
1977 Westfalia Camper pop-top |
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Red Fau Veh Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2012 Posts: 3037 Location: Prescott Az.
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Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2016 11:22 am Post subject: Re: 1965 westfalia so-35 flipseat |
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That's a lucky bus. I hate the word shellac, reminds me of getting spanked as a kid. My mom use to give me quite the shellacking bitd. _________________ 1971 Deluxe Sunroof Bay 1905 stroker, dual idf40's, 74mm Scat forged crank, engle 110 cam. CB 044 heads, AutoCraft rockers, chromoly push rods
1973 Orange transporter stock type 4 with dual 40 Dellortos and Empi single quiet pack
1969 Adventurewagen blue whale Gene Berg 1776 built by Dave Kawell dual 36 DRLA's, Vintage Speed exhaust, Bosch 019 screamer
1961 Swivel Seat camper, L345 grey
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Swivel Seat panels are for people with no friends |
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oakman Samba Member
Joined: February 05, 2014 Posts: 1708 Location: Edge of the Desert, Ca
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Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2016 1:20 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 westfalia so-35 flipseat |
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notchboy wrote: |
I was looking at the roller and thought it was just fine to use despite its cracks and age. It looks nice on an even nicer finished cabinet.
I think Westfalia used numbers like that to help keep some of the stupid out. Ive noticed #'s on cabinets all through 79. Im sure its in Vanagons too.
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Funny thing as dry and cracked as that wheel is, it actually still has some "squeeze" left in it. Run it til' it crumbles apart..
That Westfalia factory photo is sweet! So much going on in there. Looking at the closet doors makes me wonder if those are so-45 kits on the right and so-42 on the left? Very cool.
Red Fau Veh wrote: |
That's a lucky bus. I hate the word shellac, reminds me of getting spanked as a kid. My mom use to give me quite the shellacking bitd. |
Ah yes, the ol' shellackin'! It builds character. Not enough shellacking happening these days i think... |
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notchboy Samba Member
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sled Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 9:36 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 westfalia so-35 flipseat |
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nice work Brandon! This thread is like deja vu all over again for me! I'm glad efforts to restore the original cabinetry in my westy inspired others to take the same approach...exactly as I was hoping!
cant wait to see more progress and the finished product.
how are the ceiling panels and long panel looking? _________________ drive your split. |
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oakman Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 10:32 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 westfalia so-35 flipseat |
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sled wrote: |
nice work Brandon! This thread is like deja vu all over again for me! I'm glad efforts to restore the original cabinetry in my westy inspired others to take the same approach...exactly as I was hoping!
cant wait to see more progress and the finished product.
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Thanks brutha! Your thread is the reason i'm doing what i'm doing. It's only original once. I was stoked to see your bus at BBB but missed you being there, next time..
I'm working really slow on it right now, usually in the evenings after work when it cools off or weekends. I haven't touched the long panel or the ceiling panels yet, the long panel is a mess though.
I'm currently still working on the side closet and roller cabinet, don't underestimate my slowness! I'm committed though and will see it through.
New engine and trans are in the works right now, I'm putting the original eng/trans to the side for now to deal with later.
Hoping to have this bus ready with interior finished by BBB in January! I gave myself plenty of time hopefully |
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sled Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2016 7:07 am Post subject: Re: 1965 westfalia so-35 flipseat |
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oakman wrote: |
Thanks brutha! Your thread is the reason i'm doing what i'm doing. It's only original once. I was stoked to see your bus at BBB but missed you being there, next time..
I'm working really slow on it right now, usually in the evenings after work when it cools off or weekends. I haven't touched the long panel or the ceiling panels yet, the long panel is a mess though.
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this is exactly what this kind of work takes..patience. The minute you start to rush the process, the minute something gets fucked up. I think my whole interior project took 4ish months collectively.
bummed we didnt get to chat at BBB, maybe another time when you have your bus there! _________________ drive your split. |
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oakman Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2016 5:40 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 westfalia so-35 flipseat |
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sled wrote: |
oakman wrote: |
I'm working really slow on it right now, usually in the evenings after work when it cools off or weekends. I haven't touched the long panel or the ceiling panels yet, the long panel is a mess though.
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this is exactly what this kind of work takes..patience. The minute you start to rush the process, the minute something gets fucked up. I think my whole interior project took 4ish months collectively.
bummed we didnt get to chat at BBB, maybe another time when you have your bus there! |
For sure Jake! I hope to get up North in this thing and attend some of the events up there and broaden my horizon a bit. |
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oakman Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2016 6:39 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 westfalia so-35 flipseat |
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Well, I broke my streak of working on the bus everyday. It's been hot as hell here and i need an air-conditioned space to work in now that i'm getting old and soft.
Like a lot of folks, I had never heard of cabinet scraping until i ran across Sled's thread here. I wanted to post this for anyone who is interested in the process, it's worth watching. Thanks to Sled and JJJack:
Here are some of the different scraper tools I have been using. I first started out with whatever i could find in the shop and started carefully experimenting:
The two 'master painter' scrapers both have a carbide blade and basically mimic the action that a card scraper does. By pulling it towards you, it shaves a small bit of the surface off revealing the fresh veneer beneath. Both of them have a slight curve similar to when using the card scraper as shown in the video above which keeps the corners from digging in.
Most of the clear coat in this bus is checked and comes off with very little effort, but there are some areas where it is a lot tougher. I found that each of these scrapers have been useful in different areas. You just have to work slow and make sure you are not leaving 'trenches' or digging the corners in.
The cabinet card scraper came in a set of three, although I'm not sure I will have much use for the other two on this project. I found them on e-bay:
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