Restoration of 1971 VW Baywindow Microbus: Restoration Complete

PAVAN KADAM · 2nd March 2009, 13:01

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Originally Posted by sharanramesh

Pavan, where are the updates on the bus man. thought i would see u at the sarjapur meet!

we need some pictures of the bus with the new paint!!

The roof and the pillars were being painted yesterday, hence could not make it to the Meet, sorry guys, but i made sure i went to the Sunday's T-BHP OTR meet

Will post some pics tomorrow for sure

suren181 · 2nd March 2009, 13:34

Sorry for going OT: but whats all this about flashing in public guys? Sorry once again but just couldn't resist :-).

PAVAN KADAM · 2nd March 2009, 13:45

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Originally Posted by suren181

Sorry for going OT: but whats all this about flashing in public guys? Sorry once again but just couldn't resist :-).

, Sirjee, just imagine you are driving around Bangalore, i recognize your car, but we've not met, and i am following your car, how do we get to know the fellow T-BHP'ian.

So we've hit upon one tell tale method of letting one know that i am from T-BHP by flashing headlights and honking.

This might not work all times, but just giving it a try.

shajufx · 2nd March 2009, 14:00

I was checking the thread of 28th bangalore meet and noticed as 'Pavan' = 'didnt turn up', and was about to ask which meet you went for and returned home early morning !! So, there are some interesting meets that are happening overnite ??!! Please let me know, I am more than interested !

PAVAN KADAM · 2nd March 2009, 14:06

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Originally Posted by shajufx

I was checking the thread of 28th bangalore meet and noticed as 'Pavan' = 'didnt turn up', and was about to ask which meet you went for and returned home early morning !! So, there are some interesting meets that are happening overnite ??!! Please let me know, I am more than interested !

Check this link

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-of...a-trail-6.html

PAVAN KADAM · 3rd March 2009, 11:18

Now with the regular updates

All set for painting, the Bus now gets ready for painting.

As per my procedural approach, we go about like this, since the paint decided is two shade. Top and pillars will go with white and the rest of the body will get painted Yellow.

These shades were decided after lot of discussions at home, doing a lot of permutation and combination of colors. The paint shade was an original Volkswagen shade from Dupont(White - Reinwelib white F9283 and Yellow - Zitrus P4930).

1) Get my painter a new spray gun
2) Paint the wheel arches yellow
3) Get the White paint to complete the Roof, Pillars and Bumpers

Let the pics speak.

PAVAN KADAM · 3rd March 2009, 13:33

And some more pics

This paint needs to dry for atleast 3 days, after which the whole top and pillars will be masked, dull the body parts where the white is being oversprayed, and then start with the yellow.

The final coats of yellow will go in probably by this weekend. Taking it a bit slow as i want to stay when the painting is done. Weekend being an off at office will complete.

gowda79 · 3rd March 2009, 13:42

Naya Gun, Naya Paint, Naya Gadi or Naya _____

Pavan put a picture from the front,

will the V shape done in the front while painting, White and the Yellow

desigNation · 4th March 2009, 10:54

pavan kadam-great effort dude,good to see the latest pics,recently saw a tamil movie called "saroja",which had a similar van fully restored.the movie is nothing great but the van was worthg looking at.

karlosdeville · 4th March 2009, 10:57

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Originally Posted by gowda79

will the V shape done in the front while painting, White and the Yellow

The Baywindow models sadly never had the V shaped pressing in the front.

PAVAN KADAM · 4th March 2009, 11:25

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Originally Posted by gowda79

DesigNation: pavan kadam-great effort dude,good to see the latest pics,recently saw a tamil movie called "saroja",which had a similar van fully restored.the movie is nothing great but the van was worthg looking at.

Naya Gun, Naya Paint, Naya Gadi or Naya _____

Pavan put a picture from the front,

will the V shape done in the front while painting, White and the Yellow

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

The Baywindow models sadly never had the V shaped pressing in the front.

Thank you guys, will be completing the final coats by this weekend.

Thats where the beauty of a Baywindow lies

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The split bus looks too feminish compared to the Bay's, and any day i prefer the Bay since they are great performers on road.

sharanramesh · 4th March 2009, 13:39

Pavan,

do u have the original windshield and glass panes, or are you plannin on putting in new ones?

i would also like to suggest you put in a period radio system in your car, something like the picture.

sharanramesh · 4th March 2009, 13:44

herez the pic which i forgot to post the previous msg.

PAVAN KADAM · 4th March 2009, 13:46

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Originally Posted by desigNation

pavan kadam-great effort dude,good to see the latest pics,recently saw a tamil movie called "saroja",which had a similar van fully restored.the movie is nothing great but the van was worthg looking at.

Yes that movie was a dud, but the VW Bus rocked in the Song, Watch Little Miss Sunshine, There the VW Bay also is good and even the movie is hilarious

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharanramesh

Pavan,

do u have the original windshield and glass panes, or are you plannin on putting in new ones?

i would also like to suggest you put in a period radio system in your car, something like the picture.

I do have all the original glasses, the front two quarter glasses are missing, which i am replacing with Atul-tuff glasses.

Need to search for some old system, not found one as of now

S@~+#0$# · 4th March 2009, 14:14

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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

The split bus looks too feminish compared to the Bay's

You just split my heart into two by saying this...LOL. I love all models of the VW buses but my preference is in the same order that they were released. For me the Splitwindow comes first, next the Bay and then the Transporter.

But regarding the missing 'V' on a baywindow, I'll second Karl on that. I really like that 'V' shape along with that huge VW logo on the front of the microbus. To me, there are a few things about the front end of the split-window namely 'V' shape, shape of the headlights, butterfly bumpers (early models) that make it look like a relative of the Beetle.

I have only seen one Splitwindow in person(even you were with me) and a few Baywindows including yours. Are Splitwindows shorter than the Baywindows in length?

Nevertheless, buses like yours are very rare. She is coming up very nicely

.

2nd March 2009, 13:34	#92
suren181 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 850 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	Sorry for going OT: but whats all this about flashing in public guys? Sorry once again but just couldn't resist :-).
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2nd March 2009, 14:00	#94
shajufx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: BLR & Singapore Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 831 Times View My Garage	I was checking the thread of 28th bangalore meet and noticed as 'Pavan' = 'didnt turn up', and was about to ask which meet you went for and returned home early morning !! So, there are some interesting meets that are happening overnite ??!! Please let me know, I am more than interested !
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3rd March 2009, 11:18	#96
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,602 Thanked: 2,549 Times	Now with the regular updates All set for painting, the Bus now gets ready for painting. As per my procedural approach, we go about like this, since the paint decided is two shade. Top and pillars will go with white and the rest of the body will get painted Yellow. These shades were decided after lot of discussions at home, doing a lot of permutation and combination of colors. The paint shade was an original Volkswagen shade from Dupont(White - Reinwelib white F9283 and Yellow - Zitrus P4930). 1) Get my painter a new spray gun 2) Paint the wheel arches yellow 3) Get the White paint to complete the Roof, Pillars and Bumpers Let the pics speak. Attached Thumbnails
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3rd March 2009, 13:33	#97
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,602 Thanked: 2,549 Times	And some more pics This paint needs to dry for atleast 3 days, after which the whole top and pillars will be masked, dull the body parts where the white is being oversprayed, and then start with the yellow. The final coats of yellow will go in probably by this weekend. Taking it a bit slow as i want to stay when the painting is done. Weekend being an off at office will complete. Attached Thumbnails
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3rd March 2009, 13:42	#98
gowda79 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,478 Thanked: 194 Times View My Garage	Naya Gun, Naya Paint, Naya Gadi or Naya _____ Pavan put a picture from the front, will the V shape done in the front while painting, White and the Yellow
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4th March 2009, 10:54	#99
desigNation BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: calicut Posts: 661 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	pavan kadam-great effort dude,good to see the latest pics,recently saw a tamil movie called "saroja",which had a similar van fully restored.the movie is nothing great but the van was worthg looking at.
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4th March 2009, 13:39	#102
sharanramesh BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 170 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	Pavan, do u have the original windshield and glass panes, or are you plannin on putting in new ones? i would also like to suggest you put in a period radio system in your car, something like the picture. Last edited by sharanramesh : 4th March 2009 at 13:42.
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4th March 2009, 13:44	#103
sharanramesh BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 170 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	herez the pic which i forgot to post the previous msg. Attached Thumbnails
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