1960 Split Window Kombi – "Walter"

[Judge1 FrazerParticipant new zealand1983 VB LSA MG9 6060 6 speed View build HERE Member since: February 5, 2016 Posts: 775]

Looks like a face but on drugs a bit like the beetle cars,, looks cool

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Yea I am IJ. Always loved the Fuchs. When I started building it I told Suesy I would build it anyhow she wants as long as I can pick the wheels. I reckon they make or break a car.

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Lol Frazer, bit old for the woopy weed, it does look a bit dopey in that pic  though

[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

Awesome choice, was watching an episode of Bitchin Rides, they were at a car show and there was a Splitty with them on it!

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Cool is that a YouTube channel?  Funny how anything Porsche seems to go well with a VW. Had a play tonight and got the second A Pillar sorted. I reckon it’s just about ready to weld it up.

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[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

Nah it’s an actual reality TV show.. it’ll be series 6 ep 4 or 5, they look at a bunch of other bugs as well, the shop owner has a thing for em.

[vinParticipant saSL/LEE View build HERE Member since: June 5, 2019 Posts: 66]

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Hi boys, well there is one advantage to this working from home caper.  I live about an hour north of Adelaide, so no commute means I can knock off and walk straight out to the shed.  Last night I got the second A-pillar in position, now I have spent so much time getting the first one right, using the central string line, it’s was actually pretty simple.  So tonight I decided to weld it in and 30 minutes late, done deal.  For fun I offered up the windscreen surround its literally a perfect press fit, could not be happier.  Happy days.!!

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Well, that’s day 1 of Walters rhinoplasty done, big day, I’m stuffed!!  Cooper dropped by last night and gave me the idea of welding the window frame to the nose off the car, then fitting it as one.  Used some m12 bolts through the wiper holes as a rough datum then a bit of fettling and it seemed to line up quite well.  Broke out the spot welder and did a heap of test pieces until I was happy.  Then Suesy gave me a hand and we got it done.  Won’t lie was a bit nervous about stuffing it up.  Also fitted the headlight buckets I salvaged off his old nose and got them fitted with a gap for the seal.  At the end of the day offered it up for a rough test fit and seriously it’s just smack on the money, so happy about that.  Only thing is my spot welds leave a bit of a depression, I guess that’s a bit of filler at some stage to get them all sweet.  Tomorrow all things being equal should get it on (hopefully).

[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

Brilliant way to do it, big step getting a face to it.

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Thanks IJ, yep certainly a bit of a milestone.  Can then remove the internal bracing too.

[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

The bracing coming out is a great feeling as it means it’s a car again!

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Yea exactly. I can sit in it and make broom broom noises 

[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

LoL I hear there’s a bit of that going on..

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Well that’s a wrap. Just so excited to see him with the new nose. Truthfully, in the end, went on easy. Anyone following along, my tip is spend all your time making sure everything underneath is spot on before actually fitting the nose. If you aren’t sure don’t fit it yet. Make it right. I must have had it on and off a dozen times tweaking and adjusting. When the time came to actually do it it was a snap. Big shout to Cooper too for the tip on doing the window frame and nose off the car! Happy days!!

[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

Lmao awesome, cracked up at the pic of you both!

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Lol, thanks. Was out 34th wedding anniversary yesterday!!

[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

Congrats!

 

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Thanks mate, she is a good stick, I think I found a gooden!!

[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

For sure She’s a keeper!

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