Got some rust issues on the front and rear of the driver front fender and I got a chance to get a unused set that have the slotted bumper opening that matches the rear. Had some fun taking the old one off and installing the new one to be sure the bolt holes line up and it seats correctly. The PO had some hardware issues b/c the headlight cover was screwed in with a dry wall screw which is why there is a dribble of rust down the front and and the light was screwed in with wood screws. One of the fender bolts was not metric and now the threads seem out of wack.
The front section that is rusted and ugly.
The new front disc brakes. Car was repainted, lots of overspray!
A good fit with not all the fender bolts on or tight.
Need to find bumpers that will line up with these holes?
Not even painted and it looks 100% better.
Put the old fender back on and reconnected and checked the lights, good to go!
You're lucky to get those fenders off without tearing out or sheering any of the nuts welded to the body . Why did you put the old fender back on ? It looks like the bolt pattern for the bumper lines up with the slotted fender , does it ?
Tom wrote:You're lucky to get those fenders off without tearing out or sheering any of the nuts welded to the body . Why did you put the old fender back on ? It looks like the bolt pattern for the bumper lines up with the slotted fender , does it ?
Yes, the old one is back on. The bolts came off without a problem. I want to get the new fenders cleaned up and painted and need to get new rubber to put between the seams. It was good practice for me, but now that you've warned me of potential pitfalls I'll keep that in mind.
dubstar wrote:are they really that hard to get off?
these came off like "butta" The bolts were not a problem and the holes are solid on the old fender as well as the front lid. You looking do to the same, John?
dubstar wrote:are they really that hard to get off?
these came off like "butta" The bolts were not a problem and the holes are solid on the old fender as well as the front lid. You looking do to the same, John?
That's why we told you to keep the car.
Many times on rusty cars the nutsert in the body just rips loose and then you have a hole in the body.
dubstar wrote:are they really that hard to get off?
these came off like "butta" The bolts were not a problem and the holes are solid on the old fender as well as the front lid. You looking do to the same, John?
yes, the front fenders on mine are rusted around the headlight assemblies...the actual car is pretty solid (I think) and I believe these fenders were off about 10 years ago, so I hope it's an easy removal...otherwise I have to do some crummy fiberglass / bond0 repair...
john aka dubstar
1963 Type 2 Kombi
1977 Type 1 FI
wanted: any year / condition split window middle and rear seats for the '63
"oh ya! the bus has tires that hold air now and all drums are freeded"
ObnoxiousBlue wrote:The nutserts on alot of cars go...
This is my new favorite word!
I thought it was nipple.
Nutserts is a "new" word in my vocabulary,(never heard the word until you posted), but you are correct and nothing could compare to (.)(.) being my "favorite" word. I just love the way it rolls off my tongue!! Delicious is also high on the list.
If I was on the tv show 'Actors Studio' with James Lipton that would be my answer to that question. We should play that game sometime!!
Tonight was the night. The white wonder made its maiden voyage under its own power. GA got the rear brakes on and we bled them out. GA slapped the wheels back on and I took her for a cruise around the block. Did you hear me? It was a hoot.
Got a few things to tweak but it's ready to roll!! Next stop is the DMV!!
Thanks GA for giving up a meeting and going the extra effort.
No problem audrey. I'm glad to help out when I find the time and it's fun to watch sand and spray parts. It took a little time but now You have a nice little driver on Your hands. Once We teach You to drive stick I'm sure You'll have alot of fun with it
JK AoT needs to pull that shifter out and turn the reverse lockout plate around. It was difficult to to shift as is.
Glenn A wrote:AoT needs to pull that shifter out and turn the reverse lockout plate around. It was difficult to shift as is.
Will take a pic of the lockout plate to see if it is positioned correctly. Got two other shifters that I will clean up a bit to see if they are an option. Other than the shaky shifting and the clutch needing a tweak it was a great feeling to get behind the wheel and take it for a spin. I finally got a big hug from this labor of love!!
The bolts came off without a problem. I want to get the new fenders cleaned up and painted and need to get new rubber to put between the seams. It was good practice for me, but now that you've warned me of potential pitfalls I'll keep that in mind.
Delicious is also high on the list.
