Guinevere 1972 Campmobile DailyDriver (Tetanus Shot Needed)

[soviet1942]

Sold Samantha (1969 Transporter) and bought Guinevere (1972 Campmobile). I picked her up for $1000 which included 3 Motors, 2 Transmissions and an oodle of parts. :wink:

BEWARE OF RUST...LOTS OF IT :twisted:

This is my current daily driver and I couldn't be any happier. On with the pics!

Pictures of when looking at it:

When I came to pick her up:

Motors and parts! I had to make 4 Trips to pick up all the parts, way too many too list.

Cleaning the vynil

Done at 11PM, looks much better than what I started with as you can sit in it now without feeling dirty

Took out mat to see the damage up front

Drivers seat is rusted shut, it won't budge what so ever. Any ideas?

Started grinding out the rust to bare metal and priming to prevent it from getting worst.

Got excited with the nose and look what I found :evil:

TADA! For now at least

Picture on day 2

Motor is from a 1976 Bay Window, has external oil cooler, 009 and weber 2 barrel carb. He says he put stainless valves and a cam but I can't see them so I won't say it does have it. Does leak oil though, lots

Ordered eyelids, a new exhaust which was much needed and super awesome red baron shift knob all from MAMotorworks

Old v. New Exhaust (I like the sound, must quieter)

Attempted to clean the bottom of the tin while installing the exhaust, I think my heater boxes have cracks/broken

Showing off the new exhaust

I then decided to clean that nasty poptop I had:

A Ladybug came and visited

And a link to the exhaust:
http://s31.photobucket.com/albums/c380/Pimpio69/Guinevere%20-%201972%20VW%20Campmobile/?action=view&current=VIDEO_0082.flv" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

That is what I have done so far. I am going tomorrow to buy a welder, finish my radio installation and prepare for Winterjam which is this weekend. :shock:

 

[Bwuttonmoon]

I enjoyed reading this so far.... you keen!

 

[Guest]

have you used a welder before (after reading your going to buy one)

this looks like a serious project, ive seen much better buses scrapped :shock:

you are indeed brave!

 

[Airtime]

Brave man indeed... :shock:

 

[Lang]

It looks alot better already & a very good price as you got all those parts thrown in.
Keep at it & enjoy

 

[soviet1942]

Never used a welder before but there is always a time to start :lol: :shock:
I'll probably pick up a welding course at my university and go from there. Bus does look scary but I like that it will keep me entertained for a while.

 

[71dormy]

nice project and good luck

 

[gninnam]

The first pictures, I saw the rust, but couldn't see the van :lol:

Good luck as it looks like a major project

 

[Guest]

looking over it again i have to say i admire your enthuiasm, are you going to replace the rust or run it rat? either way it will be a brilliant resto thread 8)

 

[Airtime]

Are you going for the Focke Wulf theme on this one, by the way?

 

[Guest]

Are you going for the Focke Wulf theme on this one, by the way?

this..?

 

[soviet1942]

Check my sig and that is the focke wulf theme I had created for the bus. I might do that but I don't know if I want to do the "great wave" inspired theme I made.

Its the top one. So should I do the focke wulf of the great wave? I don't plan on doing a full OG resto but I do plan on fixing all of the rust, POR15, undercoating and making it look good.

 

[easy]

Nice one dood, loads of work, but im looking forward to seeing the result that eagle style one looks ace 8)

 

[sallyandsean]

Check my sig and that is the focke wulf theme I had created for the bus. I might do that but I don't know if I want to do the "great wave" inspired theme I made.

Its the top one. So should I do the focke wulf of the great wave? I don't plan on doing a full OG resto but I do plan on fixing all of the rust, POR15, undercoating and making it look good.

DO THE ONE AT THE BOTTOM, ITS PROPER COOL!!!!!!!!

 

[soviet1942]

What if I do one side America Kittyhawk theme and the other side German Focke Wulf theme :shock:

 

[ground hugger]

Never used a welder before but there is always a time to start :lol: :shock:
I'll probably pick up a welding course at my university and go from there. Bus does look scary but I like that it will keep me entertained for a while.

Tis true there's some man hours there pal.I think I'm right in saying most welders would have walked away ( But there just welders and not bay enthusiasts)
Good on you stick at it You paint schemes are mad and I'd love to see it like this

Hope you don't mind ,I just had to have a play

 

[aogrady]

What if I do one side America Kittyhawk theme and the other side German Focke Wulf theme :shock:

Hi!

That would be cool, i also like the wave theme too.......! Either wood be good, you following it off with a theme inside the bus?

Cheers!

Alistair

 

[soviet1942]

Just drove her to Daytona and back for Winterjam, I say a total of 650 miles driving to and back and also visiting my dad. She did good other than the fuel pump wire coming loose on the coil twice. :evil:
I will say though that there was oil everywhere on my tin, something is leaking...BAD
Someone at the show told me it is most likely my pushrod tubes so I might start with that. I also read that the oil cooler seals go bad and oil filler neck leaks. Just trying to figure out what I should try first.

Here is a link to the pictures I took of WinterJam, it is a public link so you DO NOT need to be registered to see them:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=154801&id=548841570&l=039d8ef8d2

 

[Lang]

Nothing like are winter shows wheres the rain/snow & mud :?: :mrgreen:
Seriously though looks a good show & serious mileage for your first trip 8)

 

[T2-Nate]

Ah the courage of the young :mrgreen:

Draw the waves again but make it more psychedelic 60's styleeee with a big sun on the nose or sumtin???

Focke wulf theme is well kewl also......