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Center Pivot Bushing Replacement
Helped a friend replace his center pivot bushing today, took some pix along the way.
 2003-07-27
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trimming trimming trimming trimming
Julian daltom
few more of the trimming, Hopefully finish roof tommorow. Goldemech refurbished ready to go on. also bows. Had no suitable rubber for ends do used heat shrink tubing to wrap ends
 2003-07-24
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Pictures you don't normally see Pictures you don't normally see Pictures you don't normally see
David Mayes
Working on the v80
I replaced the electrical control cable on my Ruthmann v80 this past weekend. In the process I had to seperate the ruthmann from the truck. What fun. follow the link for the whole story.
 2003-07-21
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Traded my '67 Sunroof Beetle for it! Traded my '67 Sunroof Beetle for it!
Jeremy Noble
I traded my 1967 sunroof beelte for this 63 Kombi. Let me know what you think.
 2003-07-20
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09/28/03 valter fonseca my bus had an accident very much alike Jayson's and i'm still restoring it. i have some recent pictures of my modest work so far, in this site, and i hope both buses might get what they deserve, gasoline and true care.
about that trade, i wouldn't hesitate.
greetings from portugal! drive safely
09/13/03 Jeremy Does anyone have any info on how to replace rusted body panels? The do's and don'ts? Im new to this, and am going to tackle it!! Any help would be great! My email is hrc250cc@yahoo.com.
08/10/03 Jayson Brumfield Check out my bus that is posted and please take note it was a real banged up rusted speciman before body work and paint and a lot of elbow grease the whole drivers side cargo panel was bashed in from a broad side! so you're bus can be what you want it to be! Don't except any negetive comments and dive in to it with love and patience ! you are a bus guy now any bus that can be saved and breath new life in to is worth personal rewards that are priceless! may you're bus experiance be as rewarding as mine..
08/05/03 greg beetle for a bus.....good trade!
07/24/03 Jeremy Yes, it was, it needed complete restoration.
07/21/03 Spengdog I sincerely hope your beetle was shabby.
07/22/03 julian dalton worth trading all your grandparents for. at least?? handle looks like inner handle off a bay, May need some attention?
07/22/03 Jeremy Noble Thom, do you or anyone else for that matter have any information about stock interior (seating mainly)? Im not sure exactly what types of seats went with this type of van, as I am a fairly new van owner. Also, if anyone has any info. about my style bus, it would be great to hear about it!
07/20/03 Thom There's a stick, and you're holding the big end.

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Gerrit in there Gerrit in there Gerrit in there
julian dalton
Received trim 2pm this afternoon all on by midnight
 2003-07-16
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07/17/03 julian dalton Cheers for advice Rikki. had spatula over Sans head, ready if she did slip!!!
big rush on now for my 1st trip, Tatton in Aug. plenty of late nights at the moment. Saw your bus in volksworlsd tonight.looked great at the Pod
07/17/03 Rikki James Try using a sharp wooden spatula next time, you wont have to send the bus back to the body shop if you make a slip:)
07/17/03 KO Now that is a real woman!

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Almost there Almost there Almost there
julian Dalton
Door frames now in. Brakes working. door locks sorted. headlining starts next tues fuse box wired still needs bit of tidy up. Ron my garage landlord
 2003-07-15
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Almost there Almost there Almost there
julian Dalton
Door frames now in. Brakes working. door locks sorted. headlining starts next tues
 2003-07-15
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How many fasteners? How many fasteners?
David Mayes
The engine
Just sent to the chrome shop over 400 little pieces for the motor in the double cab and a few transaxle parts. Period correct 2 liter go fast... :-)
 2003-07-15
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Slow progress but it will get there Slow progress but it will get there
David Mayes
narrowed bus rear end
The narrowed rear end project of the double cab took a bit more time than I thought... oh well. Sure, the flames added a few more weeks!
 2003-07-10
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Slow progress but it will get there Slow progress but it will get there
David Mayes
narrowed bus rear end
The narrowed rear end project of the double cab took a bit more time than I thought... oh well. Sure, the flames added a few more weeks!
 2003-07-10
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06/22/06 BigSi real nice touch, origonal yet suttle

i wanna see the finished cab
bee looking for one my self or far to long!!

peace out

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too much fun too much fun too much fun
David Mayes
double cab interior
I had fun putting some flames on my steering shaft tube to match the rear spring plates of the double cab... Richard made me do it!
 2003-07-10
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2 litre type 4 into type2 crew cab. 2 litre type 4 into type2 crew cab. 2 litre type 4 into type2 crew cab. 2 litre type 4 into type2 crew cab. 2 litre type 4 into type2 crew cab. 2 litre type 4 into type2 crew cab. 2 litre type 4 into type2 crew cab. 2 litre type 4 into type2 crew cab. 2 litre type 4 into type2 crew cab. 2 litre type 4 into type2 crew cab.
Dave Lane
Its a tight fit.
 2003-06-28
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Back on track Back on track Back on track Back on track Back on track
Julian Dalton
nice little period piece KL steering knob found at the All Types show only &10 It was sitting there all weekend waiting for me. also my rechromed speedo looks well. Inner ring chromed as well (Down Boys)
 2003-06-17
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Back on track Back on track Back on track
Julian Dalton
got stuck in again after bit off a layoff. loads of parts acquired though dare i say 2/3 months to hit the tarmac. All bottom end now finished. new loom through
 2003-06-17
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lots of potential lots of potential lots of potential lots of potential lots of potential
Joel D.White
this bus deserves to be fixed, loved, and driven. it's a 74 kombi with perfect glass, and straight body. there is minor surface rust but nothing serious. call me @ (256) 539-1736 or e mail me joelinhighlan@hotmail.com $500 obo
 2003-06-10
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