Help rescue a Bay Camper - please

Klaus · Post by **Klaus** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 8:07 pm

Please post progress pics of the door card trimming as you get to it

Good luck - envious !

didi · Post by **didi** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 1:19 pm

I got some peelply from the mattress shop and some material (the wife's choice)
I wanted to install it, but first had to sort out the window scrapers and 1/4 vent rubbers. Each time it rained, water was pouring into the doors.

didi · Post by **didi** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 8:46 pm

I have hazards and lights

louisvr45 · Post by **louisvr45** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 10:35 pm

hi tel us how you covered and fasten the door pannels? I still need to cover mine.

didi · Post by **didi** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:30 pm

I drilled 10mm holes like the original template and used the original clips. There were some clips that broke and I got replacements from Volkspares.
I also replaced the inner doorhandles window winders with new ones.
Andries Groenewald was so kind to take off the kickpannels off his bus so that I can make templates. Thanks Andries, you saved me a lot of time!

Klaus · Post by **Klaus** » Tue Jan 03, 2012 3:57 pm

Any updates Didi?

buggyfan · Post by **buggyfan** » Tue Jan 03, 2012 5:40 pm

didi wrote:I drilled 10mm holes like the original template and used the original clips.!

+1 for going that route,theres nothing worse than a newly upholstered interior where the door panels get attached with self tappers

didi · Post by **didi** » Tue Jan 03, 2012 5:56 pm

I am in Cape Town at the moment. I plan to continue working on the bus next week when I am back home. It has to be ready for the KKK campout in Feb.
There is still lots to do. I will post as soon as any progress happens.

Colin · Post by **Colin** » Tue Jan 03, 2012 9:30 pm

louisvr45 wrote:hi tel us how you covered and fasten the door pannels? I still need to cover mine.

When i done my interior i re cut all of the panels out of masonite used the original clips on the front doors couldn’t find new ones anywhere and i replaced most of the clips on the other panels with other straight clips. i put a thin foam and then material and stapled it around the edges at the back with the shortest staples a could . Sorry i didn’t take pics at this stage of my restoration only got a pic of how it looks now.

Post by **jolas** » Tue Jan 03, 2012 9:45 pm

didi wrote:I am in Cape Town at the moment. I plan to continue working on the bus next week when I am back home. It has to be ready for the KKK campout in Feb.
There is still lots to do. I will post as soon as any progress happens.

Where about in Cape Town - planning any trips to the Paarl area - pull in for a cuppa ?

Post by **retrovan** » Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:09 am

You will find all the clips and plastic plugs at a Wurth store look in phone book.......

didi · Post by **didi** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:13 pm

I got the rear taillights working tonight.

Junior · Post by **Junior** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 8:20 am

Nice work coming on there

You have got your self a nice bus right there

Klaus · Post by **Klaus** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:26 am

Looking good.

You must be so proud to have rescued her from certain demise and in the not too distant future she will be cruising the streets and helping you and your family on many adventures.... Truly awesome !

didi · Post by **didi** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 7:08 pm

Thanks for the kind words guy's. It feels like I'm finally getting there.

I made a place for the spin on oil filter just behind the mudguard where it's out of harms way from rocks.

And I made a box out of a Indy oil drum to close the engine bay off

Aircooled VW South Africa