Retrovans MeFusco Beetle Truck Project
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Re: Retrovans MeFusco Beetle Truck Project
Boeta Pierre!!!! What the hell are you up so early !!!!!!....here in cape of east we sleep that time of the night !!!!
Herman,.... has IT been painted yet ?
Haans
Herman,.... has IT been painted yet ?
Haans
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From my Weber supplier...
https://www.dellorto.co.uk/
These youngsters have not gone to bed yet.... that's why they up, and does computer work for an alibi for the Missis......
IT will take a bit of time as prep work is 1st then prime inside and out, then underbody chip proof, then top coat then clear coat, so will be a BIT..
Herman
Do Not Want to know which Bird got THAT Worm, Think you need a Very strong alibi to pull this one off.....
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
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1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
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Re: Retrovans MeFusco Beetle Truck Project
I had a jet kit made from a plastic material just for tuning but dont know what happened to them.
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Just an update for the guys thinking and asking if this here project has ground to a halt.
NO
No ... not at all, due to the rust and accident damaged body used there is a load of prep work to be done before any primer can be applied.
So what have you guys been doing, I hear you all ask.... well Me, Myself and I have been busy getting the bits and bobs needed to complete this build when MeFusco gets back from paint.
As he will be sporting a two tone MATT paint work, we need to get rid of all the chrome, this means prepping and painting it all and "blacking" it all out.
Thats MATT blacking the chrome parts.
So you might say that MeFusco will be 3 tone, black being one of them........
As we will not have much time when he gets back to ready him for his unveiling, we need to make sure most is done by that time.
And getting parts now is a bit of a impossibility.
So now you all know where we are and as things progress I, will post these happenings for you.
Stay Safe
Herman
NO
No ... not at all, due to the rust and accident damaged body used there is a load of prep work to be done before any primer can be applied.
So what have you guys been doing, I hear you all ask.... well Me, Myself and I have been busy getting the bits and bobs needed to complete this build when MeFusco gets back from paint.
As he will be sporting a two tone MATT paint work, we need to get rid of all the chrome, this means prepping and painting it all and "blacking" it all out.
Thats MATT blacking the chrome parts.
So you might say that MeFusco will be 3 tone, black being one of them........
As we will not have much time when he gets back to ready him for his unveiling, we need to make sure most is done by that time.
And getting parts now is a bit of a impossibility.
So now you all know where we are and as things progress I, will post these happenings for you.
Stay Safe
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
At least you're still alive and kicking,.....all things seem to have slooooooowed down considerably.
Keep fit and healthy. Haans
Keep fit and healthy. Haans
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Re: Retrovans MeFusco Beetle Truck Project
Things are tough out there so one can understand if not much progress has been made but hopefully Herman is in a better position than most and can carry on with his build. Good luck Herman we know you are not a quitter so it will take time but you will nail it first time.
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Thanks guys, yes as long as we have health, we will keep going.
As said, Had I started with a perfect beetle, the project would have been done.
But as I did not want to cutup a perfect body for this project I must now take time to repair accident damage and cut out rust before paint.
But if there is a George, then we will try to be there.
Thanks for your interest guys, its inspirational.
Herman
As said, Had I started with a perfect beetle, the project would have been done.
But as I did not want to cutup a perfect body for this project I must now take time to repair accident damage and cut out rust before paint.
But if there is a George, then we will try to be there.
Thanks for your interest guys, its inspirational.
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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Very chuffed with myself, found a Brand New Tinted windscreen for MeFusco today.
So now we have all the glass ready.
Just have to get some light tint for the other glass as I want to have them all the same.........
Will give Mr. Tint a call.....
Herman
So now we have all the glass ready.
Just have to get some light tint for the other glass as I want to have them all the same.........
Will give Mr. Tint a call.....
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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Spent today stripping and straitening the hood / bonnet catch and release unit.
This was completely bent and twisted from the accidents the beetle had over the years.
Drilled out all 4 pop rivets and panel beat the loose bits into more or less what they where to look like when leaving the factory.
Yes, had to cut out this part as the gear rod passes into this area but will be trying to refit it to the trimmed hood.
So managed to get it all straight and re-assembled and fitted back onto the backing plate that was cut out.
So when MeFusco gets back, we will try to fit it so we have a handle and catch that works.
Herman
This was completely bent and twisted from the accidents the beetle had over the years.
Drilled out all 4 pop rivets and panel beat the loose bits into more or less what they where to look like when leaving the factory.
Yes, had to cut out this part as the gear rod passes into this area but will be trying to refit it to the trimmed hood.
So managed to get it all straight and re-assembled and fitted back onto the backing plate that was cut out.
So when MeFusco gets back, we will try to fit it so we have a handle and catch that works.
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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So whats happening .....
Well the prep work is coming along just nicely,
Will be going into final primer by the end of this week,
and then doing the last little bit to see if she is ready for final colour.
Yes I have the colour all sorted, and have made some spray-outs.
Will be making the Desert Sand a bit lighter, but very happy with the Olive Drab.
And stop asking, will not post these spray-outs you'all will have to wait till MeFusco is revealed in his final glory.
Mans got to give him his few minutes of fame......
Till next time
Herman
Well the prep work is coming along just nicely,
Will be going into final primer by the end of this week,
and then doing the last little bit to see if she is ready for final colour.
Yes I have the colour all sorted, and have made some spray-outs.
Will be making the Desert Sand a bit lighter, but very happy with the Olive Drab.
And stop asking, will not post these spray-outs you'all will have to wait till MeFusco is revealed in his final glory.
Mans got to give him his few minutes of fame......
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
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Re: Retrovans MeFusco Beetle Truck Project
Thanks for the update, Herman. I'm eagarly awaiting the end product, but are you happy that everything is working mechanically?
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In most yes, as this will not be a slap-on and cruise build, but a total build up and test of all parts working together.
The last part that we are waiting for at this time is the anti roll bar/ anti sway bar. As this is a one off, it has to be made and heat treated.
the only part not independently tested is the gearbox. Yes it turns and does its gear-boxy thing, but will only find out if it jumps out of gear or other problem once it runs.
Things like brake lines need to be run OVER paint and not be painted Over, so a lot of items will be added and worked for the 1st time once its installed over the painted body.
A lot to look forward to.
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
What type of steel was the frame made out of, normal mild steel?
Staying Aircooled is so much nicer.
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