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Lupo V4 Fan
Switzerland 105 Posts | Posted - 14 Oct 2012 : 09:05:23
| Hi, "PeterT" yes please, I'm very curious (in case even my email adress is on my profile) | |
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Lupo V4 Fan
Switzerland 105 Posts | Posted - 14 Oct 2012 : 10:08:28
| Hi "woody" this is my Willys and me in military version, 2010 Convoy of Remembrance, Pilsen
Hope saab fans don't feel offended for this "intermezzo".
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Lupo V4 Fan
Switzerland 105 Posts | Posted - 14 Oct 2012 : 11:00:15
| Hi guys,
motor was running excelently, some few tears comming from hoses joints were eliminated immediately, but that devils appendix - the heater valve was leakig strong. That stupid little sealing couldn't find anywhere, and plus take it now out! But there is always a sollution. I found on ebay shop a heater valve NOS for WW Bus, plastic one very simple and functional for 6 EU (there are still lot of them in german shops). I only had to invent a support to fix it on the same place useing the existing holes.
some modification of hoses needed , but important is it works perfectly
following foto: my way to compress the springs for montage
when the car was on its own four last welding was made - side panels
ones weldid this the skeleton was prepared for filling shaping and spraying
with primer on looks better
and the final coat, this is actual status of the body. Still there are the wins , doors etc to do The front panel is ready but waits its time for front wings
mirror coating of lights was lightly damaged and dark so I sent them to repair .Very nice result came back.
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transit80 V4 Mad
United Kingdom 775 Posts | Posted - 14 Oct 2012 : 19:40:24
| Hi Lupo, that is the same heater valve that I used but after two of them leaking I now use this,
Its a 15mm isolater valve with home made operating arm, works really well.Total cost was about £5.
Chris | Edited by - transit80 on 14 Oct 2012 19:44:22 | |
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Lupo V4 Fan
Switzerland 105 Posts | Posted - 14 Oct 2012 : 20:48:27
| Hi Chris, thanks for your info, my first idea was also to use one ND 15 ball valve of soldering system, but then Ihave found that plastic VW one. Are they realy so poor quality? I think to prepare already the new copper set to be ready for replacement. | |
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Andyinthegarage V4 Fanatic
United Kingdom 361 Posts | Posted - 14 Oct 2012 : 22:07:13
| quote: Originally posted by Lupo Hi Chris, thanks for your info, my first idea was also to use one ND 15 ball valve of soldering system, but then Ihave found that plastic VW one. Are they realy so poor quality? I think to prepare already the new copper set to be ready for replacement.
Exactly same valve on mine, and yes, it has just started leaking this weekend. I have sealed all the seams with two part adhesive and am waiting to see if it will hold. Pity - it seemed such a simple solution.
I suggest you get your replacement ready! | |
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Lupo V4 Fan
Switzerland 105 Posts | Posted - 16 Oct 2012 : 19:20:11
| Hi guys, I continue with som exterieur elements as wings and lguage door what restored few weeks ago:
bottom part completely rotten, so I had to cut it
prepared a welded on new profiles
sign on paper shows what's missing
external panel completed
see the complete view
after gindig of welds, counterpart inside part completed
ready for some finer operations
detail shown
todays look with the first coat So another part in a row nearly finished.
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Lupo V4 Fan
Switzerland 105 Posts | Posted - 17 Oct 2012 : 19:36:41
| Hi guys, I haven't mentioned before I couldn't find different rubber bushings and espetialy rear upper spring seats (what remained on car was not identificable). I found a company that produces this stuff on request but I had to send them the drawings. So I measured what was possible and estimate what was not, sent the drawing, and after few weeks I had them at home. Good quality and everything matched perfectly, and the price was much lower that I saw on market.
my drawing
detail of rear upper spring seat
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Yellow-sonett Starting Member
Belgium 13 Posts | Posted - 18 Oct 2012 : 18:14:38
| And may we know which company you used to have the rubber bushings made ? I have been looking everywhere for the torsion bar rubbers but no result so far.
I do have to say that your restoration is a labour of love. Good luck
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Lupo V4 Fan
Switzerland 105 Posts | Posted - 18 Oct 2012 : 20:02:10
| Hi "yellow sonett", thanks for your comment. Here is the address of that company:
J.K.REVYS< Ji#345;í Kmoní#269;ek< Areál SVÚM B#283;chovice< Podnikatelská ul. budova H-zadní trakt< Praha 9 B#283;chovice< 190 11< Czech Republic
GSM: 603 755 036< FAX: 281 93 06 12 e-mail: silentbloky@seznam.cz www.silentbloky.cz
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Lupo V4 Fan
Switzerland 105 Posts | Posted - 18 Oct 2012 : 20:12:06
| Hi Yellow-sonett", I tryed to rewrite the address, in case again not OK , you'ld find it on web page-down
J.K.REVYS Jiri Kmonicek Areal SVUM Bechovice Podnikatelska ul. budova H-zadni trakt Praha 9 Bechovice 190 11 Czech Republic
GSM: 603 755 036 FAX: 281 93 06 12 e-mail: silentbloky@seznam.cz www.silentbloky.cz | |
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Lupo V4 Fan
Switzerland 105 Posts | Posted - 18 Oct 2012 : 20:17:30
| Yellow-sonett, if your bar is same as V4, than it's on my drawing pos.N° 3 and 4 | |
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Lupo V4 Fan
Switzerland 105 Posts | Posted - 19 Oct 2012 : 18:49:34
| Hi all, in september (2012) I started to cut my rusty wings, which I wanted already to throw out 3 years ago as I purchased new ones in Germany, payed in advance 400 Eu, but till now nothing arrived (tax for to much trust).
and again patchwork with steel plates
blocksanding and sweating
here with first coat , and still some corrections
watch these, original bumpers
the front one I saved and let them new chrome plated, the rear one bought complete new from Skandix (not cheap, and almost half weight, hope it's not a toy)
the boot handle also rechromed and with new number plate lights (from Skandix as well)
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melle V4 Guru
United Kingdom 3830 Posts | Posted - 19 Oct 2012 : 20:36:08
| quote: Originally posted by Lupo I purchased new ones in Germany, payed in advance 400 Eu, but till now nothing arrived
I've had a similar affair with someone in Germany, email me who it was, I might be able to help if it turns out to be the same 'seller'.
1970 96V4 "The Devil's Own V4" 1977 95V4 van conversion project 1988 900i 8V | |
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Lupo V4 Fan
Switzerland 105 Posts | Posted - 21 Oct 2012 : 20:33:04
| Hi everybody, I'm trying to solve another problem of my project, the instrument panel, during the years and strong sun it opened itself as a flover. All edges cut and filled with elastic acrylic polymer. I'm searching for a good product for final coat. Already found one, hope Ok and doing the experiments with it. Sure it comes not as original. When ready I'll show the photo.
ready for experiments
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