18 thoughts on “Down and dirty on the vw double cab”
I have the same year double cab and I just spent a couple hours cleaning out the gas tank compartment, that job might be worse. I came out just as dirty and I could barely reach. It is such an awkward position, I am curious how you cleaned yours out. Hope to see more videos of this double cab, but I know it gave you tennis elbow working on it!
Welding sheet metal above the older surface edges causes following rusted metal sheets. For a durable restoration the rebuilt sheets have be aligned properly lined-in to the existing. Then soak the whole frame with mike sanders fliud and on the outside paint it at least with brantho korrux.
Your method is bleaching and causes in humid conditions again rusted sheet metal profiles.
Great metal work ! I got a question though: Why, as other body resto shops, you don't sand blast or nowadays "media blast" the whole truck ? Especially the underbody, frame etc and then spray on an undercoat sealer prior ta any welding? I know you're not building a concours truck but it should make your life easier, no ?
I love what you make and fix. I get a lot of Ideals from you. I would love to help you if I could but I know for the most part you are a one man show. BTW I loved the video that you posted where you took time out to go get something but you ended up playing in the snow with your 4×4. Have a good New Year.
Mustie1, For me, 15minute videos are about right, kind of depends on the topic and the natural end… One of the trips to the eye doctor to have metal removed was after cleaning up under a dodge van before under coating… Ur van cleaned up real well, no so much for my dodge van… Thanks for posting!
MUSTIE I love your videos and watch all of them, I do not know if you watch progress on my 46 olds but I am 72 years old and doing the best I can with limited tools and equipment.Please comment on latest slide show. More coming and road test as well.
I have the same year double cab and I just spent a couple hours cleaning out the gas tank compartment, that job might be worse. I came out just as dirty and I could barely reach. It is such an awkward position, I am curious how you cleaned yours out. Hope to see more videos of this double cab, but I know it gave you tennis elbow working on it!
Wow… that looks amazing Sir.
Enjoyed watching the video!
Welding sheet metal above the older surface edges causes following rusted metal sheets. For a durable restoration the rebuilt sheets have be aligned properly lined-in to the existing.
Then soak the whole frame with mike sanders fliud and on the outside paint it at least with brantho korrux.
Your method is bleaching and causes in humid conditions again rusted sheet metal profiles.
spray on tar shit lololol
Just a suggestion, and i know this is an old video. How about you add some plastic or rubber fender wells?
less talking get on it
Great metal work ! I got a question though: Why, as other body resto shops, you don't sand blast or nowadays "media blast" the whole truck ? Especially the underbody, frame etc and then spray on an undercoat sealer prior ta any welding? I know you're not building a concours truck but it should make your life easier, no ?
bet there are a LOT of times you wish you had a "rotisserie" would make your "restos" and "Rustos" so much easier
I use a steamcleaner and sand with a special pipe to blow all that rust off
Did you ever finish this 68 double cab bus?
I stumbled across your channel and have quite enjoyed your videos. Loving the work you are doing on the double cab. It's a great utility vehicle.
I love what you make and fix. I get a lot of Ideals from you. I would love to help you if I could but I know for the most part you are a one man show. BTW I loved the video that you posted where you took time out to go get something but you ended up playing in the snow with your 4×4. Have a good New Year.
Mustie1, For me, 15minute videos are about right, kind of depends on the topic and the natural end… One of the trips to the eye doctor to have metal removed was after cleaning up under a dodge van before under coating… Ur van cleaned up real well, no so much for my dodge van… Thanks for posting!
Hey man good job FINS UP 👍 👍
It's a dirty job. Looks like a Martian was in the shop right there at the last. Be careful.
MUSTIE I love your videos and watch all of them, I do not know if you watch progress on my 46 olds but I am 72 years old and doing the best I can with limited tools and equipment.Please comment on latest slide show. More coming and road test as well.
Down and Dirty is a good name for a band