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Re: 1960 Split Window Resto/Rebuild
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2021 11:24 am
by VRSenator065
Rear disc brake kit has arrived from CSP. Perfect timing, now I can get back onto the rear suspension design. Went and dropped the wheel/new tyre I have fitted up to Sot, so they can scan it and work with the exact combo I am running. Chatted to him and have also decided to go power steering since I am going to all this effort to make it drive as modern as possible. Suesy is also quite small so will make it nicer/easier for her to drive.
Re: 1960 Split Window Resto/Rebuild
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2021 5:44 pm
by 067DUB
I’ve also got a CSP rear disc kit, really nice gear .
Re: 1960 Split Window Resto/Rebuild
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2021 11:52 am
by VRSenator065
Re: 1960 Split Window Resto/Rebuild
Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2021 6:50 am
by D-Train
Orange will look nice!!
Re: 1960 Split Window Resto/Rebuild
Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2022 4:37 pm
by VRSenator065
Got a day on it today, not sure where I got up to on here, but before Christmas in discussion with the engineer, we were still not totally sure how much tubbing we were going to need for the suspension. In the end decided to bring it back home so I can finalise it all, then take it back for final work and paint.
Decided it was a good opportunity to properly start to finalise the rear suspension. Andrew had lent me a dummy gearbox but it was just the case. So I swapped all the gear over the old original case so I was confident drive shafts etc were in the right place. All of it so far is 3D printed mock-ups to confirm sizes before machining. To cut a long story short so far its looks really good, and I am able to get the fully inflated wheel on and off easily. When Sot comes out he is going to talk me through the best way to do the trailing arm. Then It's machining time.
Also, have mocked up the Child Restraint Anchor bar, we want to be able to take grandkids etc safely, it will also double as a nice reinforcing for the headrest tubes. Again only 3D printed ends at the moment, but basically, spring-loaded 19mm pins that go into the side of the bus so in the case of an accident all the load isn't transferred to the rock and roll bed hingle. Should look neat when it's all trimmed out and you don't see it.
Spoke to Sot and the front suspension design is basically done. Have received the dual cct master cylinder for the brakes, just waiting on the adapter. Then once that's fitted Sot will come out for one last. look before fab on the front gets fully underway.
Lastly dummied fitted the CE steering column, radio and steering wheel, and then did the obligatory broom broom noises. fun times.
Re: 1960 Split Window Resto/Rebuild
Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2022 4:37 pm
by VRSenator065
Re: 1960 Split Window Resto/Rebuild
Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2022 5:29 pm
by MID WEST DUBBER
You are putting a lot of work into this bus, the attention to all the details and making it work for you is great
Re: 1960 Split Window Resto/Rebuild
Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2022 5:37 pm
by VRSenator065
Cheers mate. I am getting a little tired of welding and grinding but the end is in sight!! I know it's not a cool patina special but Suesy (and I) really want it to be a pleasure to tour in.
Re: 1960 Split Window Resto/Rebuild
Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2022 7:13 pm
by braddick
Trust me are all watching this build thread
Some cool ideas going on here
Hopefully catch up this weekend at coppers workshop shindig
Re: 1960 Split Window Resto/Rebuild
Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2022 8:09 pm
by spl65t
Oh I like that middle fold down rest. Great idea !!
Cup holders in it too…. Perfect
Re: 1960 Split Window Resto/Rebuild
Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2022 8:32 pm
by VRSenator065
Nah no cup holders. That's a step too far!!
Re: 1960 Split Window Resto/Rebuild
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2022 9:20 am
by splitthis
Lack of replies? Mate there’s only about 20 of us left and most of us are simpletons, you’re in here reinventing the wheel and we’re still trying to figure out what CAD stands for
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I really like the armrest in the front seat, no one ever sits there anyway so a very clever idea.
Re: 1960 Split Window Resto/Rebuild
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2022 2:13 pm
by spl65t
splitthis wrote: ↑Mon Feb 21, 2022 9:20 am
Lack of replies? Mate there’s only about 20 of us left and most of us are simpletons, you’re in here reinventing the wheel and we’re still trying to figure out what CAD stands for
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I really like the armrest in the front seat, no one ever sits there anyway so a very clever idea.
Probably good for those passengers whom are Vertically Challenged too
Re: 1960 Split Window Resto/Rebuild
Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2022 11:25 am
by VRSenator065
Lol, that's it, from now on its not an arm rest its a dwarf seat... I think in my case its 35 years in the design and development game, and as I am totally new to VW's, I dont have any pre-concieved ideas. The danger in that is its possible I will try and fix something thats not broken, but hopefully on balance it turns out positive, time will tell
Look forward to hopefully catching up with some of you guys at Coopers.
Re: 1960 Split Window Resto/Rebuild
Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2022 4:35 pm
by morts
splitthis wrote: ↑Mon Feb 21, 2022 9:20 am
Lack of replies? Mate there’s only about 20 of us left and most of us are simpletons, you’re in here reinventing the wheel and we’re still trying to figure out what CAD stands for
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Cups and Drinkholders is my guess...!