SA bus in the UK

[andy f]

Used these on the bus, leave a really good finish, Poly Abrasive Disc

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/83915/Abr ... heel-115mm

And then tjese for the awkward areas

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/72528/Abr ... evel-Brush


Oh and a couple of angle grinders !

Andy

[JohnHoffe]

Damn that is a lot of work!!

Hang in there, it should turn out good.

[zubz]

Guys what is the advantages of taking the beetle or bus down to metal?

I am thinking of doing this on my 62 but not sure....?

I also managed to find an OEM engine lid for the 63 with the T handle and even though the lid is in very good condition the paint is not, should I take down to metal before primer and respray....?

Also Andy if I am unable to find the prep wheel for £7.xx would you be able to purchase 2 for me and I will pay you via paypal and you could ship for me, but I am sure I can find these locally.....

[andy f]

Also Andy if I am unable to find the prep wheel for £7.xx would you be able to purchase 2 for me and I will pay you via paypal and you could ship for me, but I am sure I can find these locally.....

Yeah, no worries

Andy

[andy f]

Wow, I can't believe it's over a year since I updated this

Well it's still on going, I'm sure it's the same for you guys...it's all down to money and time and more money.
After all the welding and Bare metalling I had bus out into the alley and jet washed it all down, rolled it over on the rotisserie and did the underside as well. I was amazed at the amount of crap that I managed to wash off the underneath, All the south african soil is now outside my neighbours garage











The underside is now all painted in Por 15 Products firstly marine clean...then wash it down, then the metal ready....then wash it down......then the POR 15






The annoying thing is, I've used it before and I've read posts on here about what a pain it is to get off your skin, so did I wear gloves......off course not!
Also....had a bit of a play with some lead loading....






Andy

[andy f]

Trying to keep track of what I took off













Got the new Dual Circuit master cylinder



The front end all just needs tightening up now and I have to get the front wheel alignment sorted.
Got the gearbox back in, so just need to get the new rear brake lines on

[andy f]

I decided I fancy having ago at Lead loading.....and I really enjoyed it....it's not perfect, not by a long shot but at least I will get away with either just a bit of stopper or a thin skim of filler.

Engine lid hinge area bit before


And after


And the other side



Short Sill


Cab Door


Long Sill



Front Panel



And the rear corner I was dreading....I couldn't get any more of the dent out as it has the inner skin in the cargo area , I had tried welding things on and trying to pull it out but, it just wasn't happening.



But it turned out ok, again a skim of filler.


Really enjoyed the Lead loading....once you get past the annoying / frustrating part of watching it all fall on the floor, and you get used to working with it I found it really relaxing.
I know the camera never lies but I don't think it does my lead loading justice, it is better in the flesh, er well...lead

So....I have just started putting on the primer, I'm about half done so I'll try and get some pics up when it's fully primered.

Andy

[DR WATSON]

WOW Im really impressed, you are doing a sterling job on your bus

[andy f]

WOW Im really impressed, you are doing a sterling job on your bus

Thanks, glad your liking what I'm doing.....just taking sooooolong

It's all going back stock height etc and gonna have a go at building a 1600 single port engine for it, might even get the engine done this year

Andy

[jolas]

Seeing this thread for the first time - huge undertaking !! Was the bus licenced and driving when you bought it in SA? Good luck with the rest .....

[andy f]

Seeing this thread for the first time - huge undertaking !! Was the bus licenced and driving when you bought it in SA? Good luck with the rest .....

I think it was last on the road at the end of the 80's

Andy

[fig]

Great work!

[Stütz]

Now that's the way to tackle a resto! Awesome.