Retrovans 75 Fleetline panelvan - Project
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Re: Retrovans 75 Fleetline panelvan - Project
you guys are nuts...
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My Mother had me tested .... and its true.....
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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Sorry Arno and Tony, but she tows so well and I just love how she drives,
so once again, she was seconded to A-frame the Bay home from paint.
Now it must be said, the Bay has a dislike to being a-framed, as she decides she will not follow around corners,
but will only do straights if asked nicely. ..
But here we are, yet another job well done by this here Fleetline.
Herman
so once again, she was seconded to A-frame the Bay home from paint.
Now it must be said, the Bay has a dislike to being a-framed, as she decides she will not follow around corners,
but will only do straights if asked nicely. ..
But here we are, yet another job well done by this here Fleetline.
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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This is a old bus with its own thread
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34965
Just getting it into shape after all these years.
Wanted to fit a Chevy V8 in it but it already has a 2000 bus motor...
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 the fleetline was taken out of hard labour, for two weekends in a row.
Last weekend she stood proudly entertaining the crowds during the annual Kieth s Picnic at Jefferys Bay,
Was nice to see Chris and his wife there as well as Tony E
And this week she joyed the hart of an young couple, driving them to their memorable Metric Dance.
Just seeing the joy in their faces made the trip worth while.
love this addiction...
Herman
Last weekend she stood proudly entertaining the crowds during the annual Kieth s Picnic at Jefferys Bay,
Was nice to see Chris and his wife there as well as Tony E
And this week she joyed the hart of an young couple, driving them to their memorable Metric Dance.
Just seeing the joy in their faces made the trip worth while.
love this addiction...
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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As the Fleetline has been busy having brought the Bay Back from the "tailors" and noting a few issues needing doing.
and having time on my hands from the MeFusco project,
I got me a new speedo cable, and fitted it to the Fleetline.
Also sorted the loose connection out on the right rear indicator.
So now off to the Bay and doing some work on her.
Herman
and having time on my hands from the MeFusco project,
I got me a new speedo cable, and fitted it to the Fleetline.
Also sorted the loose connection out on the right rear indicator.
So now off to the Bay and doing some work on her.
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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Managed to find a supplier for the Late Bay front calipers, so I bought a set as the late Bay beam I fitted to the Fleetline had a early bay set fitted by the PO.
As they had to be modified to fit, this resulted in uneven wear on the pads and noise.
The new ones fitted perfect and what a joy to know now you have a decent set of brakes.
Herman
As they had to be modified to fit, this resulted in uneven wear on the pads and noise.
The new ones fitted perfect and what a joy to know now you have a decent set of brakes.
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 75 Fleetline panelvan - Project
Supplier was it local or a broad
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Re: Retrovans 75 Fleetline panelvan - Project
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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yes its a bit pricey, but I managed by selling the empty bottles I "found" under my next-door neighbour bedroom window.
as well as skillful handling of a butter knife and the kids piggy banks, not to mention the cardboard sign at the robot also helped.
But now I can STOP
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 just to keep this thread up to date.
Did a show run from Jefferys Bay to Graff Renett this past week end, ran in a convoy of 3 cars, at an average of 90Kmh topping off at places at 110 kmh.
She ran with grace, and never missed a beat. With the motor having done approx. 10000km since new, she is maintaining a excellent oil temperature.
Maxing out at 110 Deg C after a long steep hill at a constant 100kmh. Normal running at 3500rpm at 80deg C.
She has done the 300km on 35 liters of fuel, which I am more then happy about.
Must say that the mods made to this here bus has made her very very driveable, as shown by the Cape Town trip towing a trailer, The George Trip 4 up towing the 52 Beetle, and now the Graff Renett trip, this time running solo.
Here some photo's already shared but needed for this thread.
Till next update.
Herman
Did a show run from Jefferys Bay to Graff Renett this past week end, ran in a convoy of 3 cars, at an average of 90Kmh topping off at places at 110 kmh.
She ran with grace, and never missed a beat. With the motor having done approx. 10000km since new, she is maintaining a excellent oil temperature.
Maxing out at 110 Deg C after a long steep hill at a constant 100kmh. Normal running at 3500rpm at 80deg C.
She has done the 300km on 35 liters of fuel, which I am more then happy about.
Must say that the mods made to this here bus has made her very very driveable, as shown by the Cape Town trip towing a trailer, The George Trip 4 up towing the 52 Beetle, and now the Graff Renett trip, this time running solo.
Here some photo's already shared but needed for this thread.
Till next update.
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 75 Fleetline panelvan - Project
The van looks awesome.
Your finger too
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Re: Retrovans 75 Fleetline panelvan - Project
That finger was deep into the 'innards' not too long before that pic !!!
Wittness to it !!
Haans
Wittness to it !!
Haans