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Donovan D
Donor
Posts: 2230 Joined: Sun Jun 01, 2008 6:27 pmWhat model do you have?: 67 PanelFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=536371512 Location: BrackenfellHas thanked: 148 times Been thanked: 73 times
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by Donovan D Sat Mar 07, 2020 4:39 pm
The day has come.
Since the day I bought the kombi the rear hatch was not lekker. Today was the fixit day.
Took everything apart and all the bushes are completely worn. The PO did a fix by cutting the hinge and grinding it shorter instead of going to the root.
Now im stuck with a dodgy hinge.
If anyone has the two hinges that bolts on to the hatch PLEASE let me know.
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Eugene
Carburettor
Posts: 1794 Joined: Mon Jan 22, 2007 9:30 amWhat model do you have?: 2 many 2 mention :-)Location: BrackenfellHas thanked: 59 times Been thanked: 65 times
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by Eugene Sat Mar 07, 2020 5:17 pm
Donovan D wrote: Sat Mar 07, 2020 4:39 pm
If anyone has the two hinges that bolts on to the hatch PLEASE let me know.
I have but need it for my bus, so sorry dude, it's not happening
Really can't believe how you made the seatcover believe she broke it
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retrovan
Donor
Posts: 8710 Joined: Mon Feb 07, 2011 8:51 pmWhat model do you have?: 52T1,68FB,72Bay,75FLLocation: Eich! no, in Jefferys BayHas thanked: 421 times Been thanked: 541 times
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by retrovan Sat Mar 07, 2020 8:16 pm
Would it not be easier to drill bigger. and fit a tube bush in it by welding. ??
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
Haans
Camshaft
Posts: 897 Joined: Wed Apr 20, 2016 7:10 pmWhat model do you have?: 1960 ghiaLocation: Nelson Mandela MetroHas thanked: 1 time Been thanked: 107 times
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by Haans Sun Mar 08, 2020 11:26 am
It sounds to me that there are "samples" not too far from you ! Can you not copy them?.
A cold six pack and a friendly face can work wonders!!
Haans
Jdt1976
Donor
Posts: 721 Joined: Fri Apr 18, 2014 7:34 amWhat model do you have?: 1952 beetleLocation: Ruimsig, JHBHas thanked: 116 times Been thanked: 90 times
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by Jdt1976 Sun Mar 08, 2020 5:22 pm
Haans wrote: Sun Mar 08, 2020 11:26 am
It sounds to me that there are "samples" not too far from you ! Can you not copy them?.
A cold six pack and a friendly face can work wonders!!
Haans
For a six pack Eugene would make and fit it...
Donovan D
Donor
Posts: 2230 Joined: Sun Jun 01, 2008 6:27 pmWhat model do you have?: 67 PanelFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=536371512 Location: BrackenfellHas thanked: 148 times Been thanked: 73 times
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by Donovan D Mon Mar 09, 2020 7:23 am
First prize will be to replace the hinges with new ones, seems no one makes these ??
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Dawie
Fuel Injection
Posts: 2114 Joined: Sat Sep 30, 2006 10:25 pmWhat model do you have?: Aircooled, variousLocation: KaapstadtHas thanked: 45 times Been thanked: 208 times
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by Dawie Tue Mar 10, 2020 9:58 am
The 64-67 kombi rear hinges differ from those of baywindows. But, strangely, i think they are similar to those of type 3 stationwagons.
Staying Aircooled is so much nicer.
Donovan D
Donor
Posts: 2230 Joined: Sun Jun 01, 2008 6:27 pmWhat model do you have?: 67 PanelFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=536371512 Location: BrackenfellHas thanked: 148 times Been thanked: 73 times
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by Donovan D Tue Mar 10, 2020 10:21 am
Dawie wrote: Tue Mar 10, 2020 9:58 am
The 64-67 kombi rear hinges differ from those of baywindows. But, strangely, i think they are similar to those of type 3 stationwagons.
Yes, after doing some research I found that the bay window hinges will not work, but did read that the type 3 stationwagen is the same as the splitty.
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Donovan D
Donor
Posts: 2230 Joined: Sun Jun 01, 2008 6:27 pmWhat model do you have?: 67 PanelFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=536371512 Location: BrackenfellHas thanked: 148 times Been thanked: 73 times
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by Donovan D Mon Jun 29, 2020 8:13 am
Been a bit busy between the beetle and the kombi. Here is my attempt at repairing the hinge and the hinge stop which is clearly rotten
At the moment the hinges are being fixed up and new bushings are being made.
Not the best but seems to be in. I can probably clean it up a bit more and smooth it out.
Still need to weld the stop plate, will do that after a trial fit of the hatch.
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Haans
Camshaft
Posts: 897 Joined: Wed Apr 20, 2016 7:10 pmWhat model do you have?: 1960 ghiaLocation: Nelson Mandela MetroHas thanked: 1 time Been thanked: 107 times
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by Haans Mon Jun 29, 2020 9:28 am
Don't youjust love itwhen a plan comes together !!............sometimes
Looks great,...just a lick of paint and uncle Bob could be your aunty !!
Haans
Donovan D
Donor
Posts: 2230 Joined: Sun Jun 01, 2008 6:27 pmWhat model do you have?: 67 PanelFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=536371512 Location: BrackenfellHas thanked: 148 times Been thanked: 73 times
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by Donovan D Sun Aug 02, 2020 5:10 pm
Another job done. Got some new bushes made and started assembling the hinges.
Getting the springs back in was a lot easier than taking them out.
The hatch opens up a lot more than it used to and closes nicely. Should've done this when I got the kombi.
The next repair is clearly visible in this picture
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Eugene
Carburettor
Posts: 1794 Joined: Mon Jan 22, 2007 9:30 amWhat model do you have?: 2 many 2 mention :-)Location: BrackenfellHas thanked: 59 times Been thanked: 65 times
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by Eugene Mon Aug 03, 2020 7:17 am
Donovan D wrote: Sun Aug 02, 2020 5:10 pm
The next repair is clearly visible in this picture
Oh good....going to restore the bus?
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Donovan D
Donor
Posts: 2230 Joined: Sun Jun 01, 2008 6:27 pmWhat model do you have?: 67 PanelFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=536371512 Location: BrackenfellHas thanked: 148 times Been thanked: 73 times
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by Donovan D Sat Aug 08, 2020 4:45 pm
Took out the engine to clean off all the Tankwa sand.
What can I use to pressure wash the motor with, water and some clean green or paraffin?
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Tony Z
Donor
Posts: 15008 Joined: Wed Sep 14, 2005 8:33 amWhat model do you have?: 2.3L 69; 1302; P/VanLocation: Klipheuwel (near Durbanville), Cape Town or working at seaHas thanked: 192 times Been thanked: 488 times
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by Tony Z Sat Aug 08, 2020 4:49 pm
clean green with water.
