Carson - My new 68 project..

[89Rallye]

Thanks! Very helpful Where you got all the paint from? When I get round to it, I'd like to have it all there ready.

Well I'd like to say I support my local paint suppliers but the prices they charge :shock:

I did get my seam sealer and stone chip locally which took 6 cans in total (make sure you buy the over-paintable stuff if you plan on glossing it), etch primer I ordered online (£35 for 5 ltrs compared to £60 locally), the white paint & thinners etc I got from work :roll:

 

[89Rallye]

Nice work!

Reminds me a little bit of my current project but I've had to do mine with the bus about 12 inches from my face!!!

Gotta love rollover jigs!

Gill.

Lol, well as I said a little further back this is all déjà vu for me as this is the second time inside 12 months

My 71 is my baby which has been sleeping in a paint shop the last 5 months

For a ruthless plug, the full story's here

http://forum.earlybay.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=38541

 

[89Rallye]

Little update,

She's finally finished underneath and back on her wheel.

All waxoyl'ing is done, some brake lines are in and I got the heater pipes insulated.

As I said before, done first with denso tape, which should seal it and make it water tight at the same time,

Then some bubble/foil insulation..

Followed finally by the original insulation..

All waxoyl'ed, hard to show but put about 3 ltrs into it all.

And it's back on its feet! Bit of an anti climax because it just looks like a shitty van again

Picked some T25 bits up today so I can get on with the front axle, servo and adjusters to go and I might look at fitting power steering and hydraulic clutch since I got the bits for free.

 

[89Rallye]

Little bit of progress with the 68,

Managed to get all the front axle welding done, now all adjustable and servo'd

Close though on full lock,

And I'm expecting problems with the handbrake cables touching too jut I think I've found a solution for that.

All ready for a coat of paint but I'm back to work now, hopefully I'm hoping to have it all rolling by Wed/thurs next week.

 

[89Rallye]

Roller is now off and I've touched up behind,

Front axle is completed, I stone chipped the ends to add a little protection but really cause I had a little left in the can

Then etched,

And satin blacked along with everything else,

Bit of protection,

And installed although it has to come back out again as I think I have to clearance the chassis now for the brake servo rod.

Back on stupid nights now so delayed again.

 

[89Rallye]

Ive been what seems like days cleaning parts up,

Shotblasted,

Painted,

And fitted,

Im still waiting on steering parts but decided to put the hubs on try and get the bus outside.

Lucky I checked these though, not what you want coming out of your bearings.. More expense and more delays!

Doesn't stop me mocking it up for now so I can get it rolling again!

Digging the rake might go down a touch more on the front but we'll see.

In its new home for the next few weeks.

Also started to pull my bargain eBay engine to bits, it's not looking good and I'm thinking it was cheap for a reason

Most of this is mullered,

Onto the rear suspension and I don't think these brakes have been used for a while!

Then, more problems... After spending an hour pulling the n/s drum off due to seized adjusters I found that the handbrake mechanism is missing. I going to put a wanted ad up but if anyone can help with brake parts please let me know.

More cleaning ahead..

 

[Anonymous]

your doing a fantastic job there mate reminds me of my split resto back in 2009 just bitten the bullet again and hopefully will be starting a early bay rhd devon

 

[89Rallye]

Riding on air 8)

 

[89Rallye]

It's been a slow couple of weeks on the 68 with distractions of work and other people's vw's.

Good news is that the rear suspension is now all buttoned up, cleaned painted and refitted with all new bushes etc.

Still can't find the brake parts that I'm missing though

Sitting much better now,

New front wheel bearings fitted, backplates took a little fettling as someone had shagged all the mounting holes (hence having to drill the out to 8mm)

Had to make some brackets up for the front brake hoses, all front brake pipes now done..

Callipers will be coming off again for a clean and lick of paint,

Slowly feel like I'm braking its back!

Hopefully engine and box next 8)

 

[Mark6455]

Great work as always mark

Ps sorry for the distraction :lol:

 

[gninnam]

Looking great 8)
Keep up the good work

 

[Whistler]

What rear parts are you missing?

 

[89Rallye]

What rear parts are you missing?

http://forum.earlybay.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=52314

It's mainly the nearside distance bar now, a few places stock then but have them as special order only. If it comes to it I'll just make my own. I did order a new handbrake lever but I think I've go the wrong side

Going to bite the bullet and have the drums skimmed and change the shoes etc too as the last thing I want is it to fail the mot for the sake of £30

 

[Resto-raider]

Good job cleaning and painting all those parts. Looks great, your bus will really stand out once it's finished.

 

[Whistler]

What rear parts are you missing?

http://forum.earlybay.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=52314

It's mainly the nearside distance bar now, a few places stock then but have them as special order only. If it comes to it I'll just make my own. I did order a new handbrake lever but I think I've go the wrong side

Going to bite the bullet and have the drums skimmed and change the shoes etc too as the last thing I want is it to fail the mot for the sake of £30

Ah I see. Well I have all the parts for narrow 5 conversion and will hopefully be swapping them over in the next week or two, if anything I have is of any help? I have no idea on condition and what not though, as I haven't looked yet. Hopefully painting the hubs and axels of narrow 5 this weekend and maybe cracking off wide 5 stuff next week.

 

[89Rallye]

What rear parts are you missing?

http://forum.earlybay.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=52314

It's mainly the nearside distance bar now, a few places stock then but have them as special order only. If it comes to it I'll just make my own. I did order a new handbrake lever but I think I've go the wrong side

Going to bite the bullet and have the drums skimmed and change the shoes etc too as the last thing I want is it to fail the mot for the sake of £30

Ah I see. Well I have all the parts for narrow 5 conversion and will hopefully be swapping them over in the next week or two, if anything I have is of any help? I have no idea on condition and what not though, as I haven't looked yet. Hopefully painting the hubs and axels of narrow 5 this weekend and maybe cracking off wide 5 stuff next week.

Interesting....

I'd certainly be interested in the rear drums, shoes etc obviously depending on there condition once there removed.

I'd also be interested in any wide wheels too if your converting to narrow.

I've now made a distance bar so should be able to at least get things together for an mot but would prefer a genuine part in there.

On another note, I've had a b@stard couple of days attempting to remove a broken hand brake cable. At least I now know possibly why they never bothered putting the hand brake parts back on the shoes on that side of the van.

Ended up having to cut open the tube,

But got the sucker out, god knows how long that's been in there!

And then wonderfully the new cables where too short In fact the cable looks right but the conduit at the rear looks too long.. If that makes sense.

Trying to get air/brake/servo lines etc ran but its taking a lot longer than it should.

Really starting to loose the plot with this van,

 

[89Rallye]

Been a slow few weeks on the 68,

Finally started on the engine, stripped cleaned, checked and rebuilt with new pistons/barrels with all new bearings and seals throughout.

Fits perfectly

Spent a few hours on nights in work playing with my heads :shock:

Just a few before and afters..

Casting flashings removed,

You can see how inefficient they are,

Anyway got the long block all assembled......

Then stripped it all down again as I had a stud strip when torquing the head down.

And on a brighter note, I bought some new ultra disgusting wheels. £70 though complete with brand new tyres (even though I doubt I'll use them)

I'm thinking shot blasted and painted black?? Although might look weird as I have polished centre caps for them too.

 

[roland]

Good work, shame about the stud. Love the wheels!

 

[89Rallye]

Not managed to get much done the last few weeks with work commitments and other vans,

Anyway a little update,

After having problems with my engine (building and stripping 3 times ) I've FINALY got the long block built up today.

The rocker covers will be coming back off for some painting, I just fitted them to keep the rockers covered.

I've been slowly cleaning and repairing all my shoddy tinware and ancillaries, which is now Frankenstein tinware its been patched that much.

Probably quicker and easier to just replace it but it's all genuine vw stuff so worth saving I think, all cracks repaired and I had to replace a complete corner.

Also filled a few unsightly holes that I won't be using,

Still needs holes drilling I know.

Not going over the top with straightening and painting them just going to smarten them up.

Now, even though this is all genuine vw stuff the fit on one side is awful.

So I'm not really sure what to do, try to extend some of the tinware to suit or try and seal it when it's finally fitted?

Gutted as I may be forced to sell this soon as My 71 is nearing completion 8) and I'm likely to be needing the cash for that money pit!

Sneak peak, me happy oh yes!!

Anyway,

Thanks to some lovely second hand bargains bought on vzi it's finally starting to look like an engine. 8)

Going to be away now, so no more progress for another 2 weeks

Also, I'm still on the lookout for a set of twin carbs if anyone can help?

 

[Anonymous]

Like the mural on the bay door