Kuch's 1956 11 Window Kombi Project [16-09-08]

warb · Post by **warb** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 8:33 pm

nice metal work mate..

joshroom · Post by **joshroom** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 11:12 pm

hey kuchman, i have discovered a small amount of brass on the seam conecting the front left floor section to the lower front section of the front left wheel arch, do you think they used any brass from factory as there is no sign of damage (except for the rust of coarse.) P.S is brass normally applied with an oxy. 2ND P.S good to see such a thorough resto!

Rat214 · Post by **Rat214** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 2:26 am

Mines welded in brass too... its for the vibration fix. In early models you won't find it, at least it says in the VW workshop manual.

Hey Kuch, you are sure going to town with that welding.
Keep it up. Gettin there. I like it.

--Al

Kuchster · Post by **Kuchster** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:48 am

There is brass welding all over the bus from factory so thats nothing to be worried about.

The problem i had was brass patching on panels from previous repairs.

Brass is applied with an oxy.

Have a look on your dashboard on either side connecting to the pillars.

Back floor around the heater pipes, and so on.

Thanks for the comments
Kuch

bay window bandit · Post by **bay window bandit** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:28 pm

Hey Kuch the bus looks heaps better sitting in your backyard than in my driveway, but at least the wife is happy she has the driveway back

splitbus07 · Post by **splitbus07** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:28 pm

man you are the bomb

i LOVE ur work

keep it up brother

j.

Kuchster · Post by **Kuchster** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:34 pm

Haha thanks Mats, now just away with the mazda van and you'll be right!

Will keep you posted, dont try it if you dont know what your doing though!

Kuch

Kuchster · Post by **Kuchster** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:05 pm

Just remember, im not the one doin the metal work and welding,
He is a professional panel beater for 20 years!
Im only a helper and learner!
We work together and we are good mates, so we've worked it out and there will be plenty more work in the future to come!

Kuch

bay window bandit · Post by **bay window bandit** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 5:45 pm

[quote="Kuchster"]Haha thanks Mats, now just away with the mazda van and you'll be right!

yeah that would be handy to get rid of as well, then she would be very happy.

bay window bandit · Post by **bay window bandit** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 2:50 pm

Kuch when you bring those panels and wheels around could you also bring back my wheel nuts

Karmann1 · Post by **Karmann1** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 9:53 am

Keep Goin' Kuch! Keep the pics comming!

Kuchster · Post by **Kuchster** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 10:05 pm

Last saturday not much happening on the kombi, however we did straighten 3 ribbed bumpers.

This saturday, started on the left side. Cargo door sill etc.

Doesnt look too bad from the outside.

Either does this.

Completely full of dirt.

You start cutting, then you cut some more, every time.

Off with the old.

Top hats and outriggers and jack points all to be replaced.

That looks better.

All gotta go unfortuantly, then start again.

Top hat repair sections. We also did all the outriggers today too but i dont have a pic, will tomorrow hopefully.

Tack inner sill in place.

Off with the outer sill. Wheel arch end piece still looks ok so we left it there.

Theres the left overs. There is a lot more mud/dirt than what you think.

Should be finished this side tomorrow.

Enjoy, Kuch

kombi1976 · Post by **kombi1976** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 2:56 am

You guys are machines, Kuch!
That thing'll be on the road in no time at this rate.

Kuchster · Post by **Kuchster** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 3:10 pm

Well we did half a day today, then the rain started and the oxy bottle ran out.

Heres the outriggers and top hats that we did yesterday.

Found that the top hat had further rust, so we replaced it with 30cm length instead of 20cm

Replaced floor section that meets with and locks the cargo doors.

Outer sill, having a look and lining it up.

New drippers.

Looks better once its covered up again.

Then it started raining and we started running!

Now have to wait til next weekend.
Kuch

Karmann1 · Post by **Karmann1** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 10:48 pm

Fantastic work Kuch. Keep it up.