VW Bus project
19 April 2012, 06:55 AM
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anyone thought about a 4WD impreza based beach buggy?
19 April 2012, 08:53 AM
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Wot did u do about barrels pistons and heads ??? or did i miss summin ??? little bit of project there m8
if i bought my missus a bus as prezzie she wud take me out back and put a bullet in me head,apparently she likes diamonds,u got very understanding wife there m8
incidently west is not always best ,lol
if i bought my missus a bus as prezzie she wud take me out back and put a bullet in me head,apparently she likes diamonds,u got very understanding wife there m8
incidently west is not always best ,lol
19 April 2012, 10:12 PM
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Wot did u do about barrels pistons and heads ??? or did i miss summin ??? little bit of project there m8
if i bought my missus a bus as prezzie she wud take me out back and put a bullet in me head,apparently she likes diamonds,u got very understanding wife there m8
incidently west is not always best ,lol
if i bought my missus a bus as prezzie she wud take me out back and put a bullet in me head,apparently she likes diamonds,u got very understanding wife there m8
incidently west is not always best ,lol
To be fair, the missus has always wanted a bus so it was and easy decision.
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21 April 2012, 11:03 PM
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Looking good dude, pulled the t4 back out and done a little more as it goes.
I've not forgotten you said you may want some help with the wiring
lol
I've not forgotten you said you may want some help with the wiring
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22 April 2012, 08:19 AM
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Just read your update, the seats look great. I've decided to go with the xtremevan charging kit, as it'll do everything I need and is simple to fit.
22 April 2012, 09:12 AM
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12 May 2012, 09:02 PM
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Well I've made some decent progress at last.
This morning started by fitting the heat exchangers and backbox. Also set the rocker - valve clearance while it was on the stand.
Next job was to get it on ground, fit the flywheel, clutch and attach the gearbox. Also filled it with oil while is was easy to get to.
After a couple of hours the engine was in and running. I now need to get a strobe gun so I can fine tune the timing.
The wife has also made a start on the interior. All the lining has been stripped and the mouldy MDF boards removed.
Got to get some new tyres and install a new steering drag link and she's off for a mot.
This morning started by fitting the heat exchangers and backbox. Also set the rocker - valve clearance while it was on the stand.
Next job was to get it on ground, fit the flywheel, clutch and attach the gearbox. Also filled it with oil while is was easy to get to.
After a couple of hours the engine was in and running. I now need to get a strobe gun so I can fine tune the timing.
The wife has also made a start on the interior. All the lining has been stripped and the mouldy MDF boards removed.
Got to get some new tyres and install a new steering drag link and she's off for a mot.
12 May 2012, 09:08 PM
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Looking good Rich, I do like the T2 air cooled models and having owned a Beetle myself I know what a cracking vehicle they are, they take some getting used to but the owners scene is great and you always get a wave from another air cooled VW driver.
I will have to pop by one night after work and have a nosey.
I will have to pop by one night after work and have a nosey.
My Niece's Boyfriend is doing up a Beetle
12 May 2012, 10:00 PM
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Looking good Rich, I do like the T2 air cooled models and having owned a Beetle myself I know what a cracking vehicle they are, they take some getting used to but the owners scene is great and you always get a wave from another air cooled VW driver.
I will have to pop by one night after work and have a nosey.
I will have to pop by one night after work and have a nosey.
I'm tempted to get a beetle and use it as a donor for a buggy, but I think Lucy will go nuts 
26 May 2012, 09:53 AM
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Well I went for the MOT this morning and she passed Had a couple of advisories on it, so I'm off parts shopping this morning. At least it's on the road now, so we can start to make it look good.
Had a couple of advisories on it, so I'm off parts shopping this morning. At least it's on the road now, so we can start to make it look good.
15 February 2013, 10:17 AM
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As it's a new year I though I'd better get moving on this. With all the rain recently we found that the fibreglass roof was leaking, the roof was bowed and holding water which was then seeping through small cracks in the gelcoat.
First job was to get the roof off and strengthen it. A ladder frame was made from Alu and bonded to the roof. The next job was to sort out the metal roof on the camper, which means I need cover, so after 2 years I thought I'd finish the garage doors!!
So it's gone from this
To this!
The camper should be in the garage on the weekend and I can start welding the roof, and sand the lot down ready for paint. While it's in the dry I'm also going to get some of the new mechanical goodies fitted, fit the new (old) front seats and stonechip the underside.
First job was to get the roof off and strengthen it. A ladder frame was made from Alu and bonded to the roof. The next job was to sort out the metal roof on the camper, which means I need cover, so after 2 years I thought I'd finish the garage doors!!
So it's gone from this
To this!
The camper should be in the garage on the weekend and I can start welding the roof, and sand the lot down ready for paint. While it's in the dry I'm also going to get some of the new mechanical goodies fitted, fit the new (old) front seats and stonechip the underside.
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15 February 2013, 07:47 PM
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looking good fella, see your going to have a crack on the interior yourself ? hope all goes well heres a link for you to have a look at the conversions i have worked on and trimmed and what my works all about hope you like
check out the whole build in the link fella as some interesting stuff and possible ideas for you
check out the whole build in the link fella as some interesting stuff and possible ideas for you
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15 February 2013, 08:48 PM
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looking good fella, see your going to have a crack on the interior yourself ? hope all goes well heres a link for you to have a look at the conversions i have worked on and trimmed and what my works all about hope you like
check out the whole build in the link fella as some interesting stuff and possible ideas for you
http://www.vwt4forum.co.uk/showthrea...=239632&page=5
check out the whole build in the link fella as some interesting stuff and possible ideas for you
http://www.vwt4forum.co.uk/showthrea...=239632&page=5
17 February 2013, 08:00 PM
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Had a bit on fun today. Was up at 8 washing the van down ready to go in the garage, then fired it up for the first time in months. Was surprised that the battery was still ok after the winter weather, and after a bit spluttering she fired up. At this point I decided as the sun was shining and the roof was off it would be a good time to go for a spin. was very tempted to make it into a convertable, but it wouldn't be a practical camper and the wife would kill me So after a spin around the block it was time to see if I built the doors high enough, and I'm happy to say she fits
http://www.flickr.com/photos/86896418@N03/8482294225/http://www.flickr.com/photos/86896418@N03/8482294225/
was very tempted to make it into a convertable, but it wouldn't be a practical camper and the wife would kill me So after a spin around the block it was time to see if I built the doors high enough, and I'm happy to say she fitshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/86896418@N03/8482294225/http://www.flickr.com/photos/86896418@N03/8482294225/
25 March 2013, 10:12 PM
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Well I'm getting closer to the interior. I started painting on Saturday and today I removed the tape to look at the final result. Fairly happy with it, justgot a few areas to touch up. Bumpers will be getting their 2nd coat in the morning and then fitted in the afternoon.
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13 July 2014, 12:13 PM
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Thought I'd post an update as it's been well over a year!! The Bus has been going well, only had the odd break down (mainly due to poor quality parts). One thing I noticed was the lack of pickup when pulling off, so have now fitted a vacuum advance dizzy which should help this. Reached another milestone last week, when part of the interior arrived. Fitted it on the weekend and it is a great improvement, really freshens the bus up.
