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Member's VW's / Re: Jim Martin

« Last post by jim martin on May 29, 2020, 09:03:57 AM »

ok going to get it done , serious time now .well not really to serious .
top of main hoop and "D" bars here I come .then its easy after that .readjust seat frame , paint and window net .

Got everything prepared, using a CK-9 flex head to torch and even modified the smallest back cap for another
1/2 more room , not bad total under 2”.
Time for some test passes

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Classifieds / Re: WTB - Belt trim

« Last post by gsun on May 28, 2020, 07:47:19 PM »

Still looking

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Classifieds / FS: bus rear brake drums $30

« Last post by Thomas S on May 27, 2020, 11:13:18 PM »

I’m selling some Wide five all ORIGINAL German rear brake drums. Drums are in good shape. They have no damage or cracks, just might need to be turned but that’s it.
- Will fits any VW Bus 1964 - 1967
Part # 211 501 615 E

Asking $30 CAD each (6 drums for sale)
* Willing to ship at buyers expense

Call or text 604-516-9904
Located in Surrey, BC

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Classifieds / FS water cooled factory valve adjustment tools and shim assortment

« Last post by VWinTHEblood on May 26, 2020, 10:29:12 PM »

Hello, I have a full set of factory valve adjustment tools and a large assortment of shims. I’d like to get $50 OBO. I can’t seem to upload photos so I’ve included the link to my Craigslist ad. Located in Coquitlam. Thanks

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/van/pts/d/coquitlam-north-volkswagen-factory/7131033544.html

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Member's VW's / Re: Jim Martin

« Last post by jim martin on May 23, 2020, 04:52:09 PM »

Who took my door



Pulled the drivers door for welding “A” bar , worked real well , passanger door
Stayed on .
So both “A” bars welded and hoop both points about 80% welded .
Gota look how I’m going to tig the top

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Classifieds / Re: ISO/wanted Baja bug

« Last post by timgodber23 on May 23, 2020, 09:53:19 AM »

I have a friend in Penticton that has a baja he would sell. It is road worthy.

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Classifieds / WTB-arm rests-FOUND

« Last post by gsun on May 21, 2020, 06:04:00 PM »

Looking for the two arm rests that go behind the driver seat for the middle and rear bench seats for a 71 deluxe bus. They can be scratched up. I can paint them.

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Member's VW's / Re: Jim Martin

« Last post by jim martin on May 18, 2020, 07:53:05 PM »

well main hoop and "A" bars are in and about 1/3 welded at each point outa gas so tacked and 2 sections of weld at each point.
now can put it back up onto jack stands ,that will make welding a bit easier not being so low and now everything is tacked when all wheels on the ground , much better.

 hey no 8.50 cert cage here


like the rest of the roll bar the new cage upgrade is as hidden as it can be .its friggen in there tight .
from the frt ,not the best shot but under normal light bars blend in .


this shows the tight fit ,can be done just takes time and some good planning .pain in the ass actually.


yep snakes there pretty good .

hopefully will Finnish welding these 4 points then will weld in the "D" bars .
for all you tig welders .welding the chromoly 0.083" wall tube is easy like I said 83 amp zone .
but welding to a 0.120" wall mild steel cage or even worse floor plates not so easy as you are dealing with 2 different size materials as well as major heat dissipation
tried with 83-90 amps disaster .needed to set to 120m amps .start puddle at floor plates or mild steel roll bar and let puddle wick up to new cage tapering off to 107-110 amps
any way hope everyone is safe and off to the weld shop for a refill .

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Classifieds / Earlybay Westy shell with doors and fibreglass roof

« Last post by rolls and pleats on May 17, 2020, 01:28:32 PM »

As the title says, I have an 1970 Earlybay Westy shell that would be good for donor parts if you have an incomplete bus. You must trailer the whole bus away, no parting out here. $200 located in White Rock

Need it gone ASAP.

604 377-7849

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Classifieds / WTB - Belt trim

« Last post by gsun on May 14, 2020, 06:50:36 AM »

I need the piece that goes behind the slider for a 71 bus.