Well iv made a start on the pop top replacedall the wood in the bottom part and repairing the fiber glass as I go some cracks and damage with such a nice evening I thought I would finsh and spray the air filter
Got a lot done today 1 I had to respray the front quickly today as when the van got moved It got chipped and it was bugging me then converted the brake master cylinder push rod as so rusty so cut it up and replaced thread [/URLsaves buying a new one at £20
Got a bit more done to day painted the engine bay shields and lined them with insulation sound deadning and fitted them
Did a bit more this bits for @zedders stripped the old paint layers of and polished the m plates up got the engine lid filled after changing the hinge parts from wire to proper hinges and primed it il leave it a few days then rub down and top coat ready to fit I fell like I'm actually getting some were now as money allows
Always the way, when I've got the time don't seem to have the money, then when the money's there no time - some sort of restoration phenomenon...... Keep at it, looking very good !
Played about a bit to day with this and that got the engine running after the van hasn't had one for probably 15 years Had a little bit of a problem with fuel pump it's not very old but wouldn't pump so took it of and found this the little rocker shaft had snapped at the pivot point but luckily I had a spare
Ye thanks I did on the new one , that's gone to the bin now luckily I had an old one so used that instead of that brazillian crap
I am quite new to this forum so have missed your epic restoration . I am amazed at your skill and endurance and take my hat off to you . If you are ever down in Cornwall give me a shout , it would be an honour to buy you a couple of pints and hear the story . Well done .
Cheers well you come to the right place there a mad lot on here but if your ever stuck or don't know how ect this lot will help after the micky taking but be careful I might take you up on your offer as that's some were we want to take the bus next year when it's done before going abroad with it as a shake down
Had a good day today on the van got some more bits done tail gate and engine lid on also got the rear window in with a little bit of help from the wife I knew I could get her to do something on the van made some bits to make the bumper brackets longer for the tow bar iv been makingThen started more work on the pop top base finished repairing the cracks with glass fibre and then filled and laid down I nice thick layer of primer and gave the towbar a coat ready for a bit of wet and dry tomorrow then top coat hopefully weather good to but had busy day
Thanks but it was the other half I said pick a colour from the vw colour chart and that's wot she chose but I like it
Got the top coat on the towbar and the pop top base then finished the rear tin as had to replace some metal as rotten and missing
