when you pull that lip out you need to put a clamp on it then put a chain underneath from the right hand side frame rail or horseshoe section Right side not the left. Put tension on it then while tension is on it use the same tools you were already using in this video to hammer out the kinks. Also use your body hammer and slapper on the roof to shape it to the same roundness. I use slapper file on that so I can disperse the hammering to a larger surface area. they help not to stretch the metal as well. The file uses the shrinking method to keep it uniform.
@@Mikefngarage Yes, I think I understand what you're describing. I did do a pull with the puller at a 45 degree angle from the inside of the passenger side pulling out to the drivers side. That seemed to work pretty good. It's just that last little bit that takes forever to get perfect. Also going to use a porta power from the inside out pushing off the steel cart that the bus sits on.
Great progress. Can’t wait for the paint. Did you get a Birth certificate in the end ? I try to use the original bolts rather than new. The quality is not the same.
the drivers side of the roof appears to be still damage looking at the oval windows it needs to be pushed up along that area as weel might be easier to replace the other rear corner to get more access to the damaged area
I just got done welding a donor roof on my VW double cab, drilled out all the gutter spot welds, and reconditioned the metal under the roof. My double cab has a smaller roof but I don't see how you would do it otherwise. You can't really get in behind those dents but you can cut it..
That's awesome! Love to hear about other peoples projects! Yeah, that's going to be the tricky part. I'm going to have to get access to the backside to hammer and dolly it.
Hi All, BBT are in a league of their own right now, attention to detail is perfect, Panels are a dream to fit, Perfect fit up everytime. Good to see your giving this bus the very best.👌
I appreciate you filming the progress, great insight of how the VW van is like a puzzle. I’m looking forward of how you install the battery tray where it attaches to panel for engine compartment seal channel, rear apron mount bracket to the gusset & D-pillar. Cheers to your awesome video Contant
Great to see the Bus coming together. Your workshop and selection of tools is next level. The filming and editing is very professional. You should have your own show 😎🤙👍
Wow, thanks man! That means a lot. I am trying to put out the best videos I can and I hope that each video gets better and better as I go. Thanks for following the build!
Looking at the footage I would say to try pulling diagonally downwards from top r/h of the rear hatch to the bottom l/h corner of engine lid ? Also where r/h (again looking at rear of bus) the swage line of just below where window begins it looks as though the panel bows out whereas the new rear 1/4 panel next to it is less curved ?? Either way enjoying the progress.
Usually when you make one of these the bottom leg you put a T on it and attach it to the other side of the car frame. SO your chain would attach to the right side of the bus front end and to the top of the left side. Better leverage. But it looks like it is working.
Yeah, it can use some improvement still. I used mostly scrap metal I had in the shop to build this puller, but I think with this puller and a porta power pushing from the inside I should be able to get it straightened out.
Thanks for watching, the bus was in a accident in the 1990s, It rolled over on the driver side. And then got parted out and sat for several years. When I found the bus it was in that unfortunate condition.
I found a white deluxe in Dayton Ohio with 6 miles on it in New original condition that was stored in a building since new. The guy wanted $13000.00 I was only 17 and didn't have the cash. Folks told me it was absurdly expensive. This was 1998 l😂
@@centerbayclassics man my split is much worse than this and I’m enjoying watching your progress. I’m build a ragtop right now but hope to start my business by the end of the year. YT @rustydubbs
Gawd…our neighbors across the street used to have one of these things. We had one of these things. Pretty sure “everyone” used to have one of these. My sisters best friend had a “beetle”. They were all over.
