Retrovans MeFusco Beetle Truck Project
- Tony Z
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Re: Retrovans Latest Project, Un-Titilled
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Re: Retrovans Latest Project, Un-Titilled
Previous picture reminds a bit of the Magirus Rundhauber of the 50's:
(Also used beetle headlights in it's fenders)
(Also used beetle headlights in it's fenders)
Staying Aircooled is so much nicer.
Do'nt assume anything- (While doing fault-finding).
Do'nt assume anything- (While doing fault-finding).
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Retrovans MeFusco Beetle Truck Project
Ok... Here we go, from the start.
So it started with a artist drawing, and an accompanying passage that said it could not be built.
Then I got a beetle body,
Then I had to mark the lines I thought will give me the shape that I needed without a full disconnection the two parts...
It was cut and bent to the max without infringing on the passenger leg room or spare wheel area..
Now we had to cut rust out and fix the "A" pillars, and frame up the body as it was broken in half, with no bracing when I got it.
The bad back half was also cut off and discarded.
Had to fill and weld up the gaping slot that was created with the nose moving down ....
Had the split bus rusty back quarter corners and split them in half as the beetle has a half roll and the bus has a full roll waist line.
This was then welded back into the beetle front to form the back of the cab....
Then we had to fit the back wall as well as finish the roof.
This took more then one attempt. In fact it was cut weld remove, cut weld remove ................
Till the shape was what I wanted.
So as the cab still has to have a number of things added, cut out, welded in and adjusted, when the rest of the chassis and drive chain is complete, the decision is to sandblast, and primer the cab to stop rust. Off to sandblaster..
This was done and here it is after primer. .....
So now you guys are up to date, but before you criticize the weld and un-ground joints, please note this is not the final look this iss just a holding stage till the final fitment and adjustment to fit the cab to chassis, begins...
Herman
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
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Re: Retrovans MeFusco Beetle Truck Project
Good work, can't wait to see the final product.
You seem to have lots of free time. something I'm really jealous of.
You seem to have lots of free time. something I'm really jealous of.
Wanted parts:
Left sunvisor
Sink faucet
Exhaust to swap for Beetle exhaust
Left sunvisor
Sink faucet
Exhaust to swap for Beetle exhaust
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Re: Retrovans MeFusco Beetle Truck Project
I new it would not be normal or a small project but I take my hat of to you Herman always a different challenging project good one.
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Re: Retrovans MeFusco Beetle Truck Project
Pure genius !!,.......a brain like that must go to waste one day !..........may it be a long time before that Herman !!!!!!
Haans
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Re: Retrovans MeFusco Beetle Truck Project
Looks great Herman!!!
The oval window panel, it looks custom. Is that right, did you get the dimensions from your spilt? What windows will you use?
The oval window panel, it looks custom. Is that right, did you get the dimensions from your spilt? What windows will you use?
- retrovan
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Re: Retrovans MeFusco Beetle Truck Project
Thanks Guys, No It will be the same back split windows as the 1952 Beetle as this had to match to tie the two together.
As they are flat, PG Glass will do them for me.
The rest will be normal beetle Glass.
Busy to get rolling chassis done and fit the drive train.
Till next time
Herman
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
- Tony Z
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Re: Retrovans MeFusco Beetle Truck Project
looks fantastic Herman, keep up the good work.
ANGRRR
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1302S
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Panel Van
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http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=14775
1302S
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=33521
Panel Van
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- retrovan
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Re: Retrovans MeFusco Beetle Truck Project
Thanks Guys.
Did some chassis work
As most is on the fly fabrication, some work is changed a number of times until the result is what I have in mind.
Fitted the back axle assembly, which as you know has been widened to clear the Beetle wheels.
Started on the left McPherson strut tower with camber adjustment build in.
Also added the cross brace stiffener mounting plate, ready for the brace to be welded on once the body is on.
For the guys with a quick eye, you would have noticed the type 4 motor ready to be proof fitted.
Will now do the right side, and wait for the swing arm mount braces to be laser cut and bent.
Till next time.
Herman
Did some chassis work
As most is on the fly fabrication, some work is changed a number of times until the result is what I have in mind.
Fitted the back axle assembly, which as you know has been widened to clear the Beetle wheels.
Started on the left McPherson strut tower with camber adjustment build in.
Also added the cross brace stiffener mounting plate, ready for the brace to be welded on once the body is on.
For the guys with a quick eye, you would have noticed the type 4 motor ready to be proof fitted.
Will now do the right side, and wait for the swing arm mount braces to be laser cut and bent.
Till next time.
Herman
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc