the 69 westy is home

[westy1]

Well over the weekend I was finally able to get the 69 home from Ohio. PO thought it was a good idea to glass the bad spots that it had(dog legs,under sliding door, bondo under windshield) and then put on a less then desirable paint job but I will save the body work for next fall. I just want to concentrate on making road worthy. So to start I need to pull the motor, and either replace or repair the fuel tank, brakes gone through, and replace the exhaust which i have already purchased. But since I have never pulled the motor from a vdub, anyone interested in giving a lesson, I'm providing the food n drinks. pics soon to follow. Thx gang!

[Southpaw]

How far are you from South Haven ?

[westy1]

I live just off of 10 mile in Rockford.

[jmallen05]

I could lend a hand. I live off of 17 mile between Kent City and Cedar Springs.


jerry

[westy1]

That would be awesome Jerry, Thanks. Just let me know what time is good:) . Anyone else interested just let me know. I can use all vdub knowledge anyone is willing to throw at me....I'm such a newby when it comes to vdubs

[ghiastein]

A 1968-1971 Bus is the easiest vehicle to remove the engine from. No need to jack up the Bus.

1.) Remove the rear bumper
2.) Remove the rear apron
3.) Remove all engine electrical and all other connections (check heat exchangers)
4.) Rig up someway to support the transmission (MOST IMPORTANT)
5.) Place a rolling jack under the engine for support
6.) Remove all 4 engine to trans nuts (the upper one will be the worst)
7.) Remove the two nuts / bolts for the rear engine support
8.) Then pull out the engine sitting on the jack

[jmallen05]

Apr 12, 2010 19:49:20 GMT -5 westy1 said:

That would be awesome Jerry, Thanks. Just let me know what time is good:) . Anyone else interested just let me know. I can use all vdub knowledge anyone is willing to throw at me....I'm such a newby when it comes to vdubs

Just throw out a day and I'll let you know. This week is pretty busy for me, but sunday afternoon I might have a little time.


jerry

[westy1]

sunday would b great, but if you to pinched for time we can do it another weekend. and if sunday is cool, just let me know what to put on the menu:) looks like it might be nice enough to do some grilling outside

[blue71]

Where in Ohio did you find it?

It seems like we do the opposite, I drag them home from MI, you drag them home from OH

[westy1]

little town just outside of cincinnatti,,,im sure my spelling is off there,lol. It is what u call "far from good, and good from far" I don't know how so many people seem to come across these buses that have been stored for years, and have a solid body and just need some minor tune-ups, I'm always finding the same ol rusty in the usual place buses. But the price was right, so I went for it. So we will see what happens!

[jmallen05]

Sounds good I'll let you know for sure this week.


jerry

[jmallen05]

Still up for tomorrow?


jerry

[westy1]

sure, I will pm u. -Matthew

[westy1]

Hey, Thanks Jerry for helpin out today! I could not of done it without your help. Can't wait to get it all back together and on the road

[jmallen05]

Any time.


jerry