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Found a link to the owners manual, so am ok for the switch location. (here's the link for future searchers) http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/type2.php

No way! I even tried a pair of mole grips (gently of course) and the damn thing won't budge. :evil: Does the rod come out of the switch? As even if I get the black part of the knob removed the bulb holder will still stop the collet being removed.

Hi all, Does anyone out there know how to remove the knob off the end one the hazard switch. I've managed to unscrew the rest but the hazard will not budge. I've removed the rubber outer and the red lens/bulb but still no joy. If anyone knows the correct location of the switches, I'll be...

Well she's no longer all blue!! I started on Saturday, and today I took the tape off. Just got to color sand and give the bumpers another coat and I'm done. 100_2295

Painted both bumpers, and peeled the tape off my paint job to see the results. Very happy with it considering it was done in a garage 100_2295

I know! :lol: Couldn't believe it's been nearly a year. There's been a bit of shopping at some shows, so I have a nice pile of parts to go on. Also been stripping an impreza to raise some funds 100_2142 Been to the paint suppliers today and picked up some L90D, so a bit more sanding and then...

It's been a while, so I thought I'd better post an update. Progress has been a little slow, it's supprising how much time a one year can take! Some of you may have seen my post in Technical, about strengthing the roof. 100_2237 As the paint on the poptop had cracked, I thought now would be a...

Well the fibreglassing is done. It holds it's shape well. Next job is to sand the top down, then primer and top coat of L90D :D 100_2237

It's getting there. I don't want to start testing the strength until all the fireglass has been laid, so time will tell.

Bit of an update for you all. After getting the lurgy last weekend, progress hasn't been great. I cut into the ribs to fit the frame and it was full of foam as expected. Looking at the construction, it looks like the outer skin was moulded first. Then all the foam, cardboard roll, timber and z...

Had a quick look again today, in addition to the reinforcement I'm going to run two round bars between each of the support brackets in an attempt to stop the edges bowing upwards. I think the steel for the bellows will need some work! 100_2219

The inner and outer skin are bonded together. I've tried to sketch it out below. roof I like the idea of putting the reinforcement in the rails, I think I should have bought box section instead now! :roll: With the roof & ceiling bonded together though they should be ok. I'm going to start...

Please keep thing thinking aloud! The more it's talked about the more pitfalls/improves we can find :D Plan A was to have the U hanging down, but I would struggle fixing the cross pieces. Thinking about it now, there won't be too much lateral movement once it is all in position. I didn't want...

Hi ozziedog, thanks for casting your eye over this. I've mocked something up below. The U channel Ali will be put on it's side in a'C' position, open side facing the outer edge. It will also be drilled every 6" on the bottom edge to allow the adhesive bond through it. I'm going to have to rely...

Took off the poptop lid and stripped it down. Just got to reinforce it then paint it. I hope my temporary roof will hold up to the weather :shock:

Hi all, As we enter a new year, I am on a push to get the bus sorted. The weather last year literally put a dampner on things. After I stripped the interior I found the poptop was leaking, through the fibreglass. I have pull the top off and stripped everything off it, I have also picked up some...

Too far north for me :evil:

Where are you based? cheers.

Just had a knock on the door and it was the postie. It was the VW badge! Superb quality, and very well packed. Just got to fix it to the van now. Thanks for sorting these out.

For the price it's worth the wait.