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73type2
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Posts: 1000 Joined: Fri Apr 21, 2017 11:37 amWhat model do you have?: '73 T2 Single CabLocation: Cape TownHas thanked: 141 times Been thanked: 100 times
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by 73type2 Sun Mar 20, 2022 12:57 pm
Time for an UPDATE:
My job is to prepare the car for the panel beater. I’m ensuring that sections are welded in and everything fits decently. The most difficult job in the project is fitting the replacement RHS A-pillar, which is finally done:
The next task in the list is to repair a radio hole made by the previous owner:
Riaan.N
Oil Seal
Posts: 423 Joined: Mon Jul 13, 2015 1:23 pmWhat model do you have?: 1975 1600 TP BeetleLocation: PretoriaHas thanked: 3 times Been thanked: 38 times
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by Riaan.N Wed Mar 23, 2022 7:38 pm
You are braver than me….nice work!
73type2
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Posts: 1000 Joined: Fri Apr 21, 2017 11:37 amWhat model do you have?: '73 T2 Single CabLocation: Cape TownHas thanked: 141 times Been thanked: 100 times
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by 73type2 Thu Mar 24, 2022 12:25 am
Thanks. It takes me a bit longer to do a job than more skilled people, but I enjoy the process. I had to cut and tack a number of times before I was happy. I had a chinese flux core welder that served me well for many years, but I ditched it for a decent MIG welder with gas. What a difference! I also managed to find 0.6mm wire, which makes welding sheet metal easier with less grinding.
73type2
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by 73type2 Fri Apr 15, 2022 1:51 pm
Reversal of the PO’s radio hole upgrade:
73type2
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by 73type2 Fri Apr 15, 2022 1:58 pm
On to the next job. This surprise waited for me when I was stripping the rear luggage area:
Some serious fibreglass repairs:
I started to cut some of the crap away:
More views:
The repair looks scary, but I think I’ve got a decent strategy to tackle it.
73type2
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by 73type2 Sat Apr 16, 2022 10:21 pm
I bit the bullet and removed the vent and louvre section to gain better access to rusted areas:
73type2
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by 73type2 Wed Apr 20, 2022 1:55 pm
I’m busy preparing patch panels to be welded in, but first had to fix a previously poorly repaired area on the left hand window post.
73type2
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by 73type2 Sat Apr 30, 2022 3:15 pm
I’m still busy with the rear area repairs. The below piece looked simple enough to replicate, so I bent some sheet metal and tacked it into place:
New piece tacked into place:
retrovan
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by retrovan Sat Apr 30, 2022 6:05 pm
Keep up the good work, soon you will be ready for paint.
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
Herbie
Oil Cooler
Posts: 334 Joined: Wed Jul 26, 2006 8:36 amWhat model do you have?: 1978 Beetle SP 1600Location: Potchefstroom, NorthwestHas thanked: 9 times Been thanked: 35 times
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by Herbie Wed May 04, 2022 4:17 pm
Wow! Your are really doing a great job. Keep up the good work.
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73type2
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by 73type2 Wed May 04, 2022 4:48 pm
Thanks for the encouragement, Herbie.
73type2
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by 73type2 Wed May 04, 2022 5:00 pm
I had a 1/2 litre of paint mixed to paint areas that will otherwise be difficult to spray when the time comes. I went with L639 Zenith Blue:
The plan is to have the rear area all in place over the weekend.
73type2
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by 73type2 Sun May 08, 2022 3:57 pm
Things didn’t work out as planned this weekend, but at least I painted the vent section:
73type2
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by 73type2 Thu May 12, 2022 6:20 pm
I think I figured out this inside section below the rear window:
It looks like it will work. Now for more trimming and welding before paint and installation.
Haans
Camshaft
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by Haans Fri May 13, 2022 10:45 am
Will you be putting some vice-grips up for sale after this ?
Nice job well done
Haans
