Retrovans MeFusco Beetle Truck Project

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retrovan wrote:Sorry guys, Not much to report.

We are busy with the wiring and fitting the electrical equipment, but its a bit slow.

Got a VW SP harness, but its so bad and modified, I have to strip it and use individual wires to make my own harness

Brake lines have to wait till after the 4th Jan, as my brake guy is closed, so busy with other things.

Will be keeping you up dated

Herman
Any leads on the late SP? I am keeping a register of any SP...dead or alive.
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Herbie wrote: Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:27 pm
Any leads on the late SP? I am keeping a register of any SP...dead or alive.
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No lead on the SP as it was long gone, the harness condition showed no possibility of the car being any better.

So we got the oil drained, the sump plated drilled and tapped, for the thermocouple for the oil temp. gauge, and wired it up.

Installed the air suspension feed air pipe to the back air bags.

Replaced the brake light MC switch as the old one did not work. so now we have brake lights

Busy installing the two 34 ICT Webers and working out the cross arm system for the accelerator linkages.

Will be cleaning out the tank, as we are ready to connect the fuel line to the fuel pump via the fuel filter.

Engine sealing rubbers are in and looking good.

Tested the new reverse light switch and that's also now working.

Well we will see you all again on Sunday

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Good progress with the end in sight. Keep it up Herman.
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Thanks Guys

Yes its Sunday night again, and we did a few things to MeFusco.

Been a sad day for me but life goes on.

Managed to get the tank clean with petrol, let it dry out and air blow and vacuumed the tank clean.

During this time we fitted the air reservoir tank under the cab within the chassis space.

Installed the tank with the fuel level float system and tested it.

Good thing I did as it was reading opposite, so I had to inverse the rheostat on the float arm.

Installed the fuel line via the fuel filter to the pump previously installed.

Also installed the vapor outlet pipe and ran it up to the top of the cab and back down out the cab to breath freely to the outside.

This was done to stop any liquid from discharging but allowing only air/fumes.

This will all be covered by upholstery.

As I need to make up an cross arm for the carb linkages, I need to go do some shopping for 12 mm pillow block bearings.

Will take some photo's later in the week when I feel better.

So till next time

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1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
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You OK buddy? Anything I/ we can help with?
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Hang in there boet!!
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So another week has come and gone, and thanks guys, was a bad week, lost my brother, as well as my brother-in-law as well as a year ago Johan Eagle past away.

May they all rest in peace........ :cry:

To all that have family that has been Touched by this covid, my condolences and let us all stay safe.
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We did some work on MeFusco, trying to get our mind onto other things,

we have fitted the ICT carbs, and have made the linkages and cross bar for the accelerator connection.

We have also assembled the doors with all the window winders and lock linkages.

Being a scrap / smashed Beetle to start with, we got all the gaps correct and now sit with the lock blocks that do not line up,

Had to start cutting and welding again on the painted MeFusco..... oh well we with just have to make good again, thats all.

Have a dilemma now as I would like to retain as much from the scrap beetle as possible but the two side windowed as badly scratched.

Should I keep them for history or change them for new glass, all shiny and tinted .......... :wtf: :huh:

Also set my toe-in on my front wheels, have made me a slide bar, which makes it a 5 minute job and its spot on.

If interested, I will photo the bar and explain its use.

Well till next week, stay safe and look after your family
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Condolences to you and your family for your losses. Hope you are keeping safe.
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Condolences to you and your family in these difficult times.
Could you explain how your tow in bar works please?
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Condolences Herman to you and family. Stay strong and safe.
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Condolences Herman.
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Condolences Herman. We are truly sorry to hear about the losses and the difficult time you and your family are facing. It is really tough and the only slither of support we can provide is that we are there for you if you need help or an ear... Strongs!!!
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Thanks guy, much appreciated, this too shall pass.
german wrote: Mon Feb 01, 2021 7:38 am .....Could you explain how your tow in bar works please?
Will take photo's tomorrow and post it., no problem.

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Condolences Herman,....that is hectic trying to keep a family together in these times,.....stay sane ! At least from today you give a bells to each of them that passed on and reflect on life .

Glass,.....when you in Stoffel Mefusco,....how many / long will the window be up for you to look through it ?,....that will determine new glass or not.

Regards. Haans
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Thanks Haans,

So here are photo's of my toe-in setting stick

As you will see I have taken a 32 mm and a 25 mm PVC pipe and fitted them inside each other.

To make the grip tight, I cut a slot into the 32 mm pipe about 75 mm and turned tape around it to get a firm hold on the 25 pipe so you need a lot of effort to slid it in and out.

This helps to not loose your setting when you under the car.
You then touch the tips onto the highest part of your tyre bump in front of the axle.

You then measure the same way at the back of your axle and adjust your toe-in accordingly.

If you drive fast you set the front of wheel setting about 5 mm smaller then the back of the wheel.

If you drive slower 3 mm will do.

You can do a calculation to get the exact difference you need if you have the manufacturers settings.

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Hope this helps someone.

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
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