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Longboardluv Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2014 Posts: 934 Location: Austin TX
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Posted: Thu May 19, 2016 6:11 am Post subject: Re: "Helga" Matt's 65 bus restoration thread - Austin TX! |
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I got the pedal painted
In order to create the patch that will cover the clearance that needs to be made for the heat pipe I created it out of cardboard and masking tape
Then i cut and taped together smaller pieces over it to create the template
Then i transferred that to a piece of plastic
didn't have metal shears before this (adding to the tool box again)
shears and dremel used to cut this
Overall I'm happy, fun little metal working project. more of these to come no doubt.
still trying to get the spring out with heat
made a new tool to try to push it out.
This made my day! My neighbor has been coming over watching my progress. He had a 69 popup camper and drove it across the country on more than one occasion and I've enjoyed hearing his stories. He mentioned that he probably still had his 46mm socket that he carried with him everywhere. He walks home and 5 minutes later comes back and gives it to me! I told him thank you! It's really cool to have something that has so much history and now will go on to another chapter and live with me |
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khalimadeath Samba Member
Joined: June 24, 2014 Posts: 768 Location: Reno, NV
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Posted: Thu May 19, 2016 8:50 am Post subject: Re: "Helga" Matt's 65 bus restoration thread - Austin TX! |
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Ive added so many tools to my collection since owning my bus. Good work! |
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Longboardluv Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2014 Posts: 934 Location: Austin TX
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Posted: Fri May 20, 2016 5:33 am Post subject: Re: "Helga" Matt's 65 bus restoration thread - Austin TX! |
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I was finally able to get the bottom of the spring out! First I used a punch to make the floor go down and then used my new "tool" brake the spring free from the hinge and the floor and it slid out.
Here's the new spring next to the old one that was stuck.
Then I started pulling out the old rubber seals. I'll be ordering new ones today for the cargo doors, rear hatch and deck lid. |
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Longboardluv Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2014 Posts: 934 Location: Austin TX
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Posted: Mon May 23, 2016 6:15 am Post subject: Re: "Helga" Matt's 65 bus restoration thread - Austin TX! |
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I got all my engine tins sand blasted so I'll be painting them this week. Also started removing all the old seals so that I can put in new ones. Going to cut the hole under the patch I made so that my friend can come this week and weld up the cargo floor!
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Longboardluv Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2014 Posts: 934 Location: Austin TX
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Posted: Mon May 23, 2016 6:58 pm Post subject: Re: "Helga" Matt's 65 bus restoration thread - Austin TX! |
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I really wanted to be able spray as many of the tins as I could at once and allow them time to dry so hence the pop up spray booth! They should be fine a couple of days as they dry!
before
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cleaned up the metal around the patch so it can be welded tomorrow
traced the area to be cut
cut around leaving a shelf for the patch to sit on
cleaned up the far cargo floor that also needs to be welded.
I spent a little more time trying to get the battery tray to fit. If we have time we might weld that in tomorrow, if not it can wait.
If anyone has a bus muffler, damper tube, bracket and/or exhaust pipe they want to get rid of let me know! |
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Longboardluv Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2014 Posts: 934 Location: Austin TX
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Posted: Wed May 25, 2016 5:46 am Post subject: Re: "Helga" Matt's 65 bus restoration thread - Austin TX! |
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Tins painted!!!
The rubber sears for the cargo doors and rear hatch will be in soon so I'll have to figure out how that's all done and what kind of adhesive to get |
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Longboardluv Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2014 Posts: 934 Location: Austin TX
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Posted: Sat May 28, 2016 6:20 pm Post subject: Re: "Helga" Matt's 65 bus restoration thread - Austin TX! |
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I got the bumper guards and towel bar this week and the patina on them is a pretty close match! I'm happy
Got the battery patch panel to sit pretty close to where it needs to be after a little more trimming and bending. The dremel tool has been good for this
got a new positive cable from Autozone and a rubber grommet from WW! little things one by one!
popped in the rear hatch rubber, so glad that this looks like it's going to stay without adhesive!
pulled off the hatch latch and hit it on the wire wheel and installed the new rubber bumper
then it was time to tackle the accelarator pedal, WW sells a kit to replace everything, you also need the little spring, pin and rubber boot
started with this!
bam! I need to grease it up a little bit
we got a gas pedal!!!
I found it a little crazy that two of these little springs is all that holds the pedal to the linkage! Seems like they'd fall off all the time, but I don't know. I'll be ordering some to keep in my spares just in case
Started pulling the old vinyl upholstery. You have to get it out of the teeth that hold the edges
right side is done. left side still to do. I'll hit the old yellow glue with the grinder/wheel, tape it all off and then paint it. should look really nice after that.
i pulled the remaining seals on the cargo doors as well, just need to install the new ones. |
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Longboardluv Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2014 Posts: 934 Location: Austin TX
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Posted: Sun May 29, 2016 6:07 pm Post subject: Re: "Helga" Matt's 65 bus restoration thread - Austin TX! |
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got a majority of the glue off, calling that good,
found this at home depot
it's a pretty close match to VW's L466 Silver Beige, good enough for me anyway!
amost finished taping off everything,
and here it is! A very nice 1600SP can't wait to hear this baby run! |
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khalimadeath Samba Member
Joined: June 24, 2014 Posts: 768 Location: Reno, NV
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Posted: Sun May 29, 2016 8:56 pm Post subject: Re: "Helga" Matt's 65 bus restoration thread - Austin TX! |
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Nice work. |
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Longboardluv Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2014 Posts: 934 Location: Austin TX
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 5:33 pm Post subject: Re: "Helga" Matt's 65 bus restoration thread - Austin TX! |
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the ash tray was a little toasty
hit it with the wheel
and painted it
three coats of Rustoleum Almond Gloss
I'd say it's a pretty close match to VW's Silver Beige. If I were restoring a period correct show car I'd probably find a different paint, but I'm happy. It's done, moving onto something else |
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silkvw Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2008 Posts: 453 Location: Elgin, TX
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 7:02 pm Post subject: Re: "Helga" Matt's 65 bus restoration thread - Austin TX! |
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Steady progress, looks fine. I hope to see it at the Oct. Harvest car show. _________________ '64 single cab Big Bend Bus Bash 2015 '16
'59 camper BBBB 2017 '18 '19 '20 '22 New Mexico
'70 Ghia........Bonneville,........TX Mile,........142 mph......(sold)
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Longboardluv Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2014 Posts: 934 Location: Austin TX
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Posted: Tue May 31, 2016 7:29 pm Post subject: Re: "Helga" Matt's 65 bus restoration thread - Austin TX! |
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The brake pedal spring needs to be replaced. This is what the area looked like when I started.
at the bottom of this picture you can see a pin with a little cotter pin. That thing was kind of a pain to get out. But you can see what 51 years of road grime can do. I got it out after an hour of PB Blaster and then hitting it with a punch
this is right before the long arm came off you can see how the spring pushed up the pedal
the other end of the arm connects to the pedal, i'll install a rubber boot at the bottom of the pedal, under the floor when it goes back together.
paint all the things!
hum which one would you rather have under your foot on a long road trip??
and a new to me muffler thanks to Col_forbin! |
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Longboardluv Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2014 Posts: 934 Location: Austin TX
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 10:58 am Post subject: Re: "Helga" Matt's 65 bus restoration thread - Austin TX! |
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have a little bit of a problem with the rear bumper that came with Helga. It's missing the brackets that are welded to it. So finding them is proving to be difficult. You can see in this picture where the welds are they used to hold one side in. If anyone knows where i might find a set of these please let me know.
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TexasAirCooler Samba Member
Joined: October 31, 2005 Posts: 933 Location: Lone Oak, TX
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 4:25 pm Post subject: Re: "Helga" Matt's 65 bus restoration thread - Austin TX! |
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Longboardluv wrote: |
I'm trying to figure out a way to get both heater boxes pumping heat to the front. I'm going to have to make something similar to this or find a flexible pipe that can be put it. It's going to involve cutting the floor and welding. |
I've been considering the very same thing on mine. Have you thought about what you will het the back with yet? _________________ Terry
Common Sense Is A Flower That Doesn't Grow In Everyone's Garden. |
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Longboardluv Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 5:16 pm Post subject: Re: "Helga" Matt's 65 bus restoration thread - Austin TX! |
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TexasAirCooler wrote: |
Longboardluv wrote: |
I'm trying to figure out a way to get both heater boxes pumping heat to the front. I'm going to have to make something similar to this or find a flexible pipe that can be put it. It's going to involve cutting the floor and welding. |
I've been considering the very same thing on mine. Have you thought about what you will het the back with yet? |
I'm not going to heat the rear. |
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Longboardluv Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 5:20 pm Post subject: Re: "Helga" Matt's 65 bus restoration thread - Austin TX! |
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after pikcing up some cotter pins from Pepboys on the way home I got the brake assembly all back together.
yay! now I have two working pedals
since I need to get the rubber boot on the cluch pedal as well I guess I'll pull this off and paint it too. It might take a few days of pb blasting before it will come off however
I directed a little time to a few stuck pop out window hinges. These were rusty and at some point painted so they are locked up. I've been cutting all the joints and pb blasting. and just trying to work them back and forth to get moving. I've got two moving again, three are being stubborn and one is just missing, so that one will have to be replaced. |
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Longboardluv Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2016 4:44 pm Post subject: Re: "Helga" Matt's 65 bus restoration thread - Austin TX! |
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I was finally able to get all the cargo door seals glued in, they close really nice now!
after a couple days of pb blaster and heat the clutch pedal nut came off and i cleaned it up and..
painted it
at Austin VeeDub I found this deck lid stay that cleaned up pretty nice
i found an oil bath air cleaner pipe as well |
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Longboardluv Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2014 Posts: 934 Location: Austin TX
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Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 5:09 am Post subject: Re: "Helga" Matt's 65 bus restoration thread - Austin TX! |
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I got the cargo floors all cleaned with mineral spirts and a wire brush. there was still a lot of slag, dirt and rust that needed to come out.
Dane came over and we got the rear seam sealed, heater pipe cover, cargo door bottoms and a dozen little holes filled!
Now I can por15 and cover with press and seal!
This is the pop out window latch behind the driver's seat we'll have to fix at some point. |
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BarryL Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2004 Posts: 14269 Location: Casa de Oro, California
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Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 9:06 am Post subject: Re: "Helga" Matt's 65 bus restoration thread - Austin TX! |
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Longboardluv wrote: |
...since I need to get the rubber boot on the cluch pedal as well... |
Looking good on my screen.
A spark plug boot sliced and slipped around the pedal shafts between the floor and mat works good if you're missing OG style or want to add a 'nuther level of dust or draft protection. |
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Longboardluv Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2014 Posts: 934 Location: Austin TX
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Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 9:10 am Post subject: Re: "Helga" Matt's 65 bus restoration thread - Austin TX! |
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BarryL wrote: |
Longboardluv wrote: |
...since I need to get the rubber boot on the cluch pedal as well... |
Looking good on my screen.
A spark plug boot sliced and slipped around the pedal shafts between the floor and mat works good if you're missing OG style or want to add a 'nuther level of dust or draft protection. |
Thanks but I actually have extras of the OG Style, WW loves me! |
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