Hey hope keep up the good work and interest on the van
@handyhopey1404
Жыл бұрын
Hey Gary!! I haven’t made much progress on the bus recently, but the van is doing great! There’s so many parts/ accessories I have that I’m eager to install!
@DjKayD
Жыл бұрын
Hey, I have a 72 too, in a yellorange color and the type 4 engine, but its a danbury poptop. In the middle of repainting and carpeting the cab, as the previous owner put a wierd black paint under the mat which makes it look lame. Free pro tip i learned today, nail varnish remover gets rid of the old sticker residue super easily. Good luck with the build!
@Mikefngarage
Жыл бұрын
Yea it is just what I expected but totally fixable. dont get discouraged. just keep positive and fix the metal.
@ClayDoghs
2 жыл бұрын
I am about two years in refurbishing a Vanagon that was in much more solid shape than this bus working on it at least every other day, i’m still welding in floor panels and just finished getting the engine to run. In other words, I wish you the best of luck because you’ve got a long haul ahead haha
@handyhopey1404
2 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha well crap…. Thanks tho!
@ClayDoghs
2 жыл бұрын
@@handyhopey1404 That doesn’t mean you can’t or shouldn’t do it! It’s the most rewarding project Ive ever done and I still love working on it. You are already super capable clearly so you can totally handle it. If you have the money to rebuild the engine somewhere, thats very useful but expensive. If you want to do it yourself, its lots of research but I did it and so can you! Even easier if you have a mechanic friend to help you along.
@oldgadfly8398
2 жыл бұрын
I'm more in the Vanagon world but seems pretty similar. If I had that bus I would pull everything out of the interior and document it (put in ziplock bags, boxes, etc. and carefully label) even if it is a rusty old part. This will make everything easier to replace later. I think I'd want to get everything stripped out down to the metal where needed. Then grind down to the good metal and treat it /prime it. And clean, and clean some more! I think you'll probably need to get a lot of flap disks and work with rust converters and products like POR 15 or SEM. Welding panels isn't always easy but it's doable and learnable. Have you watched Gotta Split's channel? Some good ideas there I've found... Essentially, pull everything out to see what you are working with and get it all fixed up / primed and painted. RE: mold. This seems to be an on-going battle. Sounds like you are on the right track. I'm thinking you can just decide to clean or replace stuff as you go. I've had mold come back after cleaning with bleach - so can be frustrating. (but really don't put anything back yet anyway, give it some time) The engine is it's own complicated battle. That one looks pretty spent and I wouldn't trust it without a competent mechanic going through it. And frankly, I'd probably want a rebuilt solid one. (or have this totally overhauled) If anything you want a solid motor. Have you watched the Kombi life videos on CB Performance motors?...worth watching to get ideas. So, 1. strip everything out and document 2. make sure engine is as solid as you can handle (financially, etc) 3. prioritize replacing all the fuel lines , check the tank for rust and decide if it should be replaced , 4. radiator / coolant systems (replace all hoses) 5. go through and update all the brakes and bearings. 6. In short, start by dealing with the rust and the mechanical and get it very solid and then focus on interior stuff later. And decide if painting is something you want to do. By then you will probably want to insulate the van and put in sound proofing. Then you can start putting the furniture in when you have all that stuff done... It takes a lot of patience! My 2 cents for today. All the best with it. It's easy to feel overwhelmed but then I think it's best to take a break for a bit and return to it! For me, I'm always learning something new and it has been a good challenge to work on the old van.
@fromthebeginningofvankind28
2 жыл бұрын
I was just wondering maybe friday how you were doing with your wedge!? I spent my weekend working on my 71 (timing, carb adjustment after rebuilding them etc.) I think vinegar will kill the mold/mildew. If you have access to woodworking tools and have the courage it would be awesome to see you build a new camper interior maybe, you could get a side hustle going keeping the original panels as templates and make new panels for others! (Just saying :)!) I have had the best luck with pb blaster by spraying (maybe a few times) and giving it time like overnight or longer. Anything you do to your dubs the people will watch wether your repairing, restoring, rebuilding, upgrading, struggling or even just out having a good time in your dubs. Film as much of it as you can and share with all us VDub nuts out here! it's all good :)!
@chuckb6691
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Hope My suggestion, get a whiteboard or a big piece of cardboard List the jobs you want to do and in what order. Mark them off as you go. You are much braver than I am in this project. Like others said, pull the spark plugs, blast some PB blaster down the holes. Let it sit. Try to gently pry one way and the other. Do this every day. You might get lucky and free the motor. Try this before removing it. Take care and best wishes. Chuck in Kentucky 1973 Westy 1983 Westy project (Picking up tomorrow)
@mcmotors100
Жыл бұрын
I hope you still have your bus, it looks like surface mold which you should be able to kill and the wood should be fine (provided it is surface mold). Re the floor, hopefully that’s the worst bit because of the cool box 🤞
@VwRosstorations
2 жыл бұрын
Good luck...👍🏴
@s268sailor
2 жыл бұрын
You might try spraying some pb blaster into the cylinders, then turning the engine over by hand. I used to have a motorboat with a 3.0 liter inboard that was locked up from sitting for 9 years. My dad and I got it loosened up by using a pry bar against the flywheel ring gear, then rotating it a full revolution each direction, then started it up like normal. It ran great and didn't burn oil either.
@zeppelinled7348
2 жыл бұрын
I think you might have possibly caught the VW BUS Fever. You already have two VW’s in the garage. Do you continue to look for great deals on VW’s in your area? How bout a split bus? Don’t worry, it’s a healthy addiction.
@type2523
2 жыл бұрын
Fix the carbs , the ignition system and try to start it so you know what you are working with , before dropping it ( it may only need a clean up and the tins painted )
@handyhopey1404
2 жыл бұрын
There’s been fuel lines cut off, the tank needs to be looked at well( which I can’t do without dropping it) I forgot to mention in this video but it’s been 10-13 ish years since it’s been started. Only 70-80 k on odometer. 2nd engine to this bus but it is the exact one that was stock
@MyDailyDrive
2 жыл бұрын
May I suggest you watch Ronald fingers videos about his feiro resto
@dubgaragenorth8143
2 жыл бұрын
The heater doesn't have to be removed to remove the engine.
@bulliesboy
2 жыл бұрын
You should get a steam cleaner to clean the interior (check kzitem.info) he has some good ideas on cleaning
@euro9115
2 жыл бұрын
I've sprayed bleach to kill mold before - works really good.
@SundryTalesOfConstance79WESTY
Жыл бұрын
Noice👍😎 welcome to the club 😃 I've had my 79 since 2012. You definitely have your work cut out for you. Looks like all your lower engine tins are there. Maybe make a video of the engine,engine bay and undercarriage so that I can get a look at the scope of the damage and rust mitigation. I repainted my entire engine, engine bay, pop top, bumpers, rims, etc. during a refresh almost a decade ago. I know It will be a great experience to refresh your Vedub. If you want to see how I my 79 Westy camper turned out you can check it out here youtube.com/@SundryTalesOfConstance79WESTY
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