Das Volks Vintage Volkswagen Gruppe

Congratulations John, good looking bus you got there.

Good time guys, Nice to see the Bus on the road John....

FINALLY!!! Cool!

Time to put some miles on this bus. Great way to spend your summer vacation, good to finally see plates on it!!

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

is it the left hand thread one you need? i have it NIB.
come over whenever, i'm up every 2 hours. lol

Raj wrote:i'm up every 2 hours. lol

D'oh

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

aight. i'm in north mass, come over whenever.

probably tomorrow...I am drinking one of GA's homebrews...triple belgian or something

dubstar wrote:I am drinking one of GA's homebrews...triple belgian or something

That makes two of us.

Hey john I saw these guys heading over towards longbeach. Might want to put the bus inside tonight.

Raj wrote:is it the left hand thread one you need? i have it NIB.
come over whenever, i'm up every 2 hours. lol

whoops, too big...17mm is needed; yours is 19mm

dubstar wrote:
whoops, too big.....

i hate it when that happens.

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 ?

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 ?

Nope just swing by my place.

John I have a good used one. But I figured you wouldn't want that.

hey glenn

I might need it to get to Litchfield...LH thread 17mm?

thanks!

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.

thanks Glenn, I have a German one coming from WW priority mail...I'll let you know if that does not work out

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) ?

8) = Keep doing what your doing. Enjoying the bus!

what's in the jar John?

mannys66 wrote:

what's in the jar John?

Bathroom?

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!

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?