1963 Turkis Kombi
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BusBq Bill
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
Good time guys, Nice to see the Bus on the road John....
"I will be Setting aside my trusty can of starter fluid"ObnoxiousBlue wrote: quickly diagnosed as a break in the wire, and in no more than a twiddle of his finger Peabody and I took it back to the pavement
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AoT
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
Time to put some miles on this bus. Great way to spend your summer vacation, good to finally see plates on it!! 
Keep working at it and it gets done!!
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dubstar
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
bad tie rod end...off the road until mid-week...I need this if you have an extra for sale:
http://wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsLi ... =131415811
we tried Gene, but he only had right hand thread...too late for the other parts places
http://wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsLi ... =131415811
we tried Gene, but he only had right hand thread...too late for the other parts places
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"
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"
Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
is it the left hand thread one you need? i have it NIB.
come over whenever, i'm up every 2 hours. lol
come over whenever, i'm up every 2 hours. lol
Glenn wrote:I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
MrBreeze wrote: This is the DVG board. The threads flow as they flow.
Deal with it.
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Glenn
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
D'ohRaj wrote:i'm up every 2 hours. lol
Glenn
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dubstar
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
Thank you, Raj!
yes, the left hand thread is the one I need...I'll check what's up and get back to you soon via PM
yes, the left hand thread is the one I need...I'll check what's up and get back to you soon via PM
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"
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"
Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
aight. i'm in north mass, come over whenever.
Glenn wrote:I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
MrBreeze wrote: This is the DVG board. The threads flow as they flow.
Deal with it.
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dubstar
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
probably tomorrow...I am drinking one of GA's homebrews...triple belgian or something 
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"
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"
Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
That makes two of us.dubstar wrote:I am drinking one of GA's homebrews...triple belgian or something
Hey john I saw these guys heading over towards longbeach. Might want to put the bus inside tonight.
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BusBq Bill
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
"I will be Setting aside my trusty can of starter fluid"ObnoxiousBlue wrote: quickly diagnosed as a break in the wire, and in no more than a twiddle of his finger Peabody and I took it back to the pavement
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dubstar
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
whoops, too big...17mm is needed; yours is 19mmRaj wrote:is it the left hand thread one you need? i have it NIB.
come over whenever, i'm up every 2 hours. lol
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"
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"
Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
i hate it when that happens.dubstar wrote:
whoops, too big.....
Glenn wrote:I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
MrBreeze wrote: This is the DVG board. The threads flow as they flow.
Deal with it.
Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
dubstar wrote:probably tomorrow...I am drinking one of GA's homebrews...triple belgian or something
Do I have to buy a type 2 to get one on those ?
I'm not an air cooled snob , I like them all !
Brown wrote:Tom is right!
Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
Nope just swing by my place.Tom wrote:dubstar wrote:probably tomorrow...I am drinking one of GA's homebrews...triple belgian or something
Do I have to buy a type 2 to get one on those ?
John I have a good used one. But I figured you wouldn't want that.
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dubstar
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
hey glenn
I might need it to get to Litchfield...LH thread 17mm?
thanks!
I might need it to get to Litchfield...LH thread 17mm?
thanks!
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"
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"
Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
Oh snap. I didn't think of that. Well I have both, A stationary one with both ends and the other side adjustable one with both ends. So if your in a jam there yours.
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dubstar
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
thanks Glenn, I have a German one coming from WW priority mail...I'll let you know if that does not work out
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"
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"
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dubstar
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
done:
1) inner left tie rod end replaced - thanks, bill
2) water barrier installed on driver and passenger doors, panels cleaned up, fiber washers installed to prevent tearing due to warping
3) passenger door handle and collar installed - thanks, bill
4) driver's door handle and collar installed
5) rear hatch - new seals installed
6) clutch, brake, steering column - floor seals installed
7) engine hatch seal installed - only the top seal, as it won't close with all 4 installed
8) vintage YOM plate application sent to Albany
9) period Grundig FM radio obtained from Germany
10) replaced various plastic bits - bolt covers, hinge tops, etc.
11) cargo door handles replaced w/ proper silver beige - one reproduction, one off a '62 from williamblanda - thanks, william
12) stock oil bath obtained - thanks manny
13) installed engine hatch lock cover
14) cargo door check straps installed - wrong size
to do:
1) replace outer left tie rod end
2) replace right tie rod (non-adjustable)
3) replace steering damper
4) replace swing lever
5) install radio and speaker - bracket and speaker ordered
6) install new cargo door seals
7) fix gas gauge
8) install passenger mirror arm - thanks GA
9) fix horn
10) change gear oil
11) change oil
12) check valves
13) check timing
14) find out what the rear end "clunk" is
15) proper tire pressure
16) install new rubber tubing on rack feet
17) install cigarette lighter / aux power
18) install rear hatch top seal
19) install engine lid stay
long-term:
1) replace battery tray and repair rear corner
2) install 3-point seatbelts
3) recover front seats in proper Kombi gray
4) remove middle bench seat (find a 2/3 seat?)
5) recover rear bench in Kombi gray or find proper $$$ split rear
6) install Z-Bed brackets...or just remove rear bench when camping?
7) oil temp / pressure gauges?
8) ?
1) inner left tie rod end replaced - thanks, bill
2) water barrier installed on driver and passenger doors, panels cleaned up, fiber washers installed to prevent tearing due to warping
3) passenger door handle and collar installed - thanks, bill
4) driver's door handle and collar installed
5) rear hatch - new seals installed
6) clutch, brake, steering column - floor seals installed
7) engine hatch seal installed - only the top seal, as it won't close with all 4 installed
8) vintage YOM plate application sent to Albany
9) period Grundig FM radio obtained from Germany
10) replaced various plastic bits - bolt covers, hinge tops, etc.
11) cargo door handles replaced w/ proper silver beige - one reproduction, one off a '62 from williamblanda - thanks, william
12) stock oil bath obtained - thanks manny
13) installed engine hatch lock cover
14) cargo door check straps installed - wrong size
to do:
1) replace outer left tie rod end
2) replace right tie rod (non-adjustable)
3) replace steering damper
4) replace swing lever
5) install radio and speaker - bracket and speaker ordered
6) install new cargo door seals
7) fix gas gauge
8) install passenger mirror arm - thanks GA
9) fix horn
10) change gear oil
11) change oil
12) check valves
13) check timing
14) find out what the rear end "clunk" is
15) proper tire pressure
16) install new rubber tubing on rack feet
17) install cigarette lighter / aux power
18) install rear hatch top seal
19) install engine lid stay
long-term:
1) replace battery tray and repair rear corner
2) install 3-point seatbelts
3) recover front seats in proper Kombi gray
4) remove middle bench seat (find a 2/3 seat?)
5) recover rear bench in Kombi gray or find proper $$$ split rear
6) install Z-Bed brackets...or just remove rear bench when camping?
7) oil temp / pressure gauges?
8) ?
Last edited by dubstar on Tue Jun 29, 2010 8:56 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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"
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"
Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
8) = Keep doing what your doing. Enjoying the bus!
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Glenn
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
Bathroom?mannys66 wrote:
what's in the jar John?
Glenn
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
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williamblanda
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
Is it me, or do all of these photo's have a feel good, always sunny, vibe to them? I gotta get me one of those camera's...
The bus looks great!
The bus looks great!
You can call me Will
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Glenn wrote:you're a wise ass
Stop FrackingGlenn A wrote: Carpet goes on the bottom. Unless it's a van than it can go on the sides and ceiling too.
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dubstar
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
it's a long drive from Long Beach to Bellmore 
removed the old, crusty cargo door seals tonight...mainly solid underneath, but the bottom edges of the doors, especially the rear, are going to need work before I install the new seals...any recommendations on rust neutralizers prior to painting?
removed the old, crusty cargo door seals tonight...mainly solid underneath, but the bottom edges of the doors, especially the rear, are going to need work before I install the new seals...any recommendations on rust neutralizers prior to painting?
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"
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"