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  1. Caboose

    Butt welding help

    Would you add more weld or a skim of filler? These are tiny pin holes on cab door skin for the more experienced out there what would you do any help appreciated thanks in advance.
  2. Caboose

    My 1971 bay

    I'm thinking of selling my bay just don't seem to get enough time to do the work on it :cry: I was going to say check to my posts in galley but pictures are gone, photobucket for ya not sure the value but I have £2500 paid out on welding done to front end in December to give me a kickstart...
  3. Caboose

    Cab Door Repairs Butt or lap weld?

    Sorry if it's been done to death but I'm about to weld in a repair panel to the bottom of my cab doors which method do you recommend butt or lap joint weld? Thanks in advance This is the panel in question The door. How high do you recommend go with the repair panel? Any expert advice will be...
  4. Caboose

    Cab door repairs

    Sorry if it's been done to death but I'm about to weld in a repair panel to the bottom of my cab doors which method do you recommend butt or lap joint weld? Thanks in advance. Pictures are in the technical forum.
  5. Caboose

    Seam Sealer recommendations

    It's probably been done to death but are there any recommendations on seam sealers?. Which ones are the best you have used and ones to avoid. Thanks Caboose.
  6. Caboose

    A post repair HELP!!!!!!!

    Hi all i have ordered A post repair section from Schofields thinking that they would be made up Wrong!!!!, does anyone have pictures of correct way of fitting them pictures or link to a post (pardon the pun). these are what got delivered. not sure if this looks right or not? As this is...
  7. Caboose

    WHAT TOOL?

    hi all does anyone know what this tool is used for? i brought it as part of a job lot, thanks in advance for your help. Tried to look up code on internet but no joy, it's a blue point HGP10 on tool.
  8. Caboose

    Popaloo

    Looks like a good idea to me, think it might catch on. http://youtu.be/6OkD280jQBI" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
  9. Caboose

    Lower Front panel repair ?

    Has anyone fitted these repair panels, what's the quality and fit like? http://www.customandcommercial.com/vw-baywindow/repair_panels/front_panel_parts/lower_front_panel_68-72_988/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false...
  10. Caboose

    FREE rear bench seat or it will be scrapped!! On sat 26/10

    rear bench seat not wanted having a clearout, needs recovering. FREE to whoever wants to collect, in herne bay Kent
  11. Caboose

    3/4 rock & roll bed

    3/4 Rock & Roll bed no idea what make comes with cushions but the covers are well faded, trying to have a clearout. Any offers welcome in Herne Bay Kent
  12. Caboose

    Which Spot weld drill bits do recommend?

    Hi all can anyone recommend spot weld drill bits and sizes (quality ones that last) and where you purchased them from thanks. Sorry if this has came up before.
  13. Caboose

    Bottom of A-post pic's please

    Can anyone put up some pictures of the bottom of your A-post please as I've got NO reference points to go on (as mine are completely rotten thanks). Not sure if inner front valance is joined to A-post then front cab step joined to A-post, is there a blanking plate at the bottom of post with a...
  14. Caboose

    Forming/rolling/pressing strengthening ribs in sheet steel

    Hi all found this forum on how to form,rolling and making your own repair panels well worth a look, might even save you money :D http://retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=usetharch&action=display&thread=70135" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
  15. Caboose

    picture sizing on posts

    how do down size pictures on your posts as mine seem to be massive just want them to be normal size thanks.
  16. Caboose

    Front chassis member

    Hi can anyone recommend best front chassis member repair sections? Schofields, vw heritage, just kampers and autocraft?. Looking for best fit & quality. Any advice would be welcomed thanks :D http://www.ahschofield.co.uk/68-79-newinstock.php#parts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false...
  17. Caboose

    Front beam removal HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Hi all does anyone know where the best place to put a bar/pole or anything else to lever out front beam. After 40 years of crud etc it just won't budge. Everything is disconnected handbrake cables,gear rod,brake pipes, speedo cable. I have tried scaffold pole, 1" barrel, crowbar etc still won't...
  18. Caboose

    Herne bay classis car show

    Hi is anyone going to herne bay classic car show on the 5th may?
  19. Caboose

    Herne classic car show sat 27/08/11

    Hi all is there anyone going to herne bay classic car show today? Think it starts at 10.30-4.00pm if anyone's interested. Hope to see some early bays there. :P
  20. Caboose

    My 71 bay

    Hi all, big thanks for all who have put there restore work on earlybay, it has helped me a lot, well this is my first attempt to restore a bay, so in the deep end it is. Been wanting one for years and now's the time. So I try and get some pic's up, would appreciate some ideas how best to tackle...
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