Assembley of window and rubber

Since I got my package from the states, I've been trying to fit the rubber. The outer rubber on the pop-outs was really hard to fit, so I had to give it up for a while. Instead I tried to fit the rubber and chrome on the rear windows, and it wasn't easy either... but I managed to do it :)

What did USPS bring me today?

There's almos nothing as funny as getting packages :) And look what arrived from across the Atlantic Ocean... new rubber for the windows. But before the rubber, chrome and windows is getting joined togheter, the b, c and d pillars need new vinyl.

 

Interior panels getting ready

I cleaned the interior panels and glued some of the parts where the trim had got loose. Adjusted and fitted new padding to the c-pillars of the car.

Period correct tools

Today I got some more or less period correct tools :) One stroboscope timing light and one dwell tachometer. My old timing light was broken, so this was a great gift. The tachometer is an analog one, so it will look a lot better together with the squareback than my fancy digital one ;)

Finally!

After a long journey, we've finally arrived :) The squareback got it's license plates back yeasterday, and is now ready to go!

Das Feuerwagen goes... and goes... and goes!

More action from the 71 bus, and it's driver Vemund. Not the fastest car on the track this weekend, actually it was the slowest. But the smile on Vemunds face was one of the largest (The CSP team and Ron Lumus had the largest I think... when they finally got the Razoredge roaming down the strip).

JS vs Mr Stensrød

Duell of Fredrikstad, which one is the fastest in town?

Brannmann Simensen goes racing!

Best pal Vemund let his original firebus loose on the tracks of Gardermoen International Raceway today, at the SCC race n' show (www.sccevent.com). Check out the video... not the fastest bus in the world, but oh what fun! (stock 1600 dualport engine, and stock transmission).

Edit: added the last run today, it's also the fastest at 23,5.

Rear brakes overhauled

Changed/cleaned rear brakes and oilseals. There had been a leak of transmission oil, so everything smelled like sh...! And with four new tyres the car is as safe as it can be :)

Windows back into the car

Last night we installed the last of the windows into the car. Sadly we broke some of the rubber seals, but they'll do the trick for now. Today I'll have a go at the electrics... lights, wipers etg.

Run for the finishing line

Putting the car together again is what it's all about... with luck it's ready for VW Internationals this weekend. But to achieve that goal, it'll have to pass a EU periodic test to get the license plates back on.

The paintjob is finished!

Late last night I layed the final layer of topcoat on the squareback. Finally :) Monday I got some running in the primer, so we had to rub that out before the final stage.









As this was my first time as a painter, it wasn't realy a surprise that things like this happened. Luckily, I had learned before the topcoat... so there I got just one little running on a door (how I did manage that, I don't understand). But that is something we can take care of later.









And the painter himself:

Today: filler

The first layer of primer revealed some spots that needed more work. So I sprayed some filler today. After sanding the body should be ready for the final layers.







Here's some pics of Vemund's earlybay... with "new" rear bumper and camping interior:

First shot of primer

Just finished to shoot the first layer of primer. It was also my first time using a spraygun, so I'm excited to see the result tomorrow. There were to much fumes and primer in the air, and the primer hadn't dried when I left, so I couldn't see the result tonight.

Not today...

I had hopes of spraying a layer of primer today... but I had to do put some more filler on the body (and sand most of it off again). Also ended up removing some "rustremover paint"... because it was something wrong with it, so it wouldn't stick to the metall. Tomorrow I'll try to spray the first layer.

Some parts arrived today

Today Cip1 delivered the parts! Tonight I'll have to do some metall work on the wings. Wednesday is booked for the first layer of primer.

Prepearing for the paintjob, part two

Yeasterday we prepared the garage for the upcoming paintjob. The body of the car is pretty much ready to go, with just some work left on the wings. The paintbooth we made ain't professional... but it should do the trick.

Prepearing for the paintjob

Bought paint and filler/primer yesterday, and removed windows today. Should be able to spray the first layer in a couple of days. Also ordered some rubber, wing beading and clips for interior panels.

The engine is running

Finally we have come so far, so we could start the engine. Of course I forgot I had removed the power to the coil and the spark plug cables... so it didn't fire straight away ;) After we got that sorted out... it came alive.

Back on all 4

Got the final things sorted out today, and the car is back on all four wheels. Gas tank in place... looking good now. Before I refill brake fluid, I'll take at the rear brakes. As the pictures show... there's need for some cleaning.

Wheel bearings etc

Installed the new wheel bearings, and got the front brake disc back on the front axle :) Put the brake fluid reservoir and brake lines, just need to get some new brake hoses. Started to sort out the electric system, but got a feeling that this is going to take some time. Also installed a new HD and Ubuntu on the garage computer :)

Work done on ascension day

Since it was a holliday in Norway, I spent the day working on the Squareback :) Cleaned and prepared the spare wheel well for painting. Also removed the wheel bearings from the front discs. Since I changed the front axle to a 68-or-newer the spindles is larger, so I need new bearings. Also cleaned and painted the discs.

The front axle is back

Today we installed the "new" front axle. It wasn't to difficult, but some swearing did ocur... soon we can start the engine, and tune it to see if it's ok.