Finally got some pics of my splitty. Got her about 2 to 3 weeks ago. Joined the aircooledvwsa forum about a month or so ago. EVeryone seems to be very friendly and helpfull here. Thanks....
She is a 1967 VW Split windscreen panel van. She is in a pretty decent condition considering she is about 43 years old. She is pretty much complete just missing the mirrors and and one wiper.
Planning or restoring her, but not 100% sure to what as yet. Original or....
When I got her she was not running. This past weekend I did a service on it. And had to change the boggy wires (completely cracked and damanged) and for some reason the screw that holds that points in place was missing. Managed to get one.
I finally managed to start it.
But she does not sound too healthy. When she swings to start it sounds like she is dragging to start and then after a bit starts. Other times she starts one time. Also drove her for about 500m to a km and she didnt move that well. like no pulling power. Not sure if that could be cause of the points gaping or timing. Or maybe something wrong with the motor. Any1 knows maybe wat it could be??
Other thing is that when i drove it, the steering of the van did not seem right. not sure if it could be the suspension or steering rack or jus the tyres and wheel alignment. When drive it, and turn slightly it likes she wants to turn too much and then when i turn in the opposite direction it also like goes way out. Any idea what could the problem be??
Also brakes was not working.. completely down, but that was jus cause there was no brake fluid. Filled some brake fluid and managed to get it up, still need to bleed it properly.
Body wise I think i need to replace the nose, the passenger side looks like it was panel beated on the inside. Other wise that is one major rust patch on the left back panel. And then very minimal rust everywhere else. Or that was I can see.. Under carriage seems to be ok, need to check properly.
This is some pics of her. Ler me know what use think.
This is the panel beating on the inside of the nose...
Inside still pretty much complete.. Jus the light on the gauges not working..
This is the engine. I think it still has the original engine. It a 1500 motor. With SFH0 engine code.
Engine was complete jus missing a battery and the heater pipes.
Well most of the work I am doing myself for now. On weekends and spare time..
Thanks.. Any feedback is welcome, positive and negative.
Lovely project!!
