Pauls splitscreen van project

Hi welcome to my 1964 VW Type 2 split screen campervan restoration blog. This will be a record of the vans restoration, and hopfully share infomation about bringing a splitty back to life.

Front beam chassis repair

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After taking the front beam off I ground out all the rust hiding under the beams upright. Here are a few pics of the repair patch.

Fitting Shocks to 4" Narrow Front Beam

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I was able to have the privilege of using my Uncles old school belt driven lathe. It took me a couple of hours to get set up and remember...

Fitting Seat Belt Anchor Points

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One of the many smaller jobs listed on the TO DO sheet once the van was back together was working out how to fit seat belts. There is a goo...

Type 4 Engine Long Block Arrival

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While trying to save money for the paint job I came across this type 4 2.0 litre CJ code engine for sale on E-bay, and thought I'd stick...

Rear Shock Mount Fitting for 944 IRS conversion

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To fit a shock/damper from the 924 A arm to the chassis of the van is probably the biggest problem I've had with converting the rear ...

Drag car ride and bug crash video from Bugjam 25

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Thought I'd upload a couple of videos from Bugjam 25. Here's Jim Smith attempting a sub 9 sec run but unfortunately losing the back...

Narrowed front beam arrived

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fittAfter doing a bit of research and checking out the prices of front beams that all went out the window when I got offered a deal from T2D...
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S london, United Kingdom
Hi, I’m Paul, I’ve been into air cooled V Dubs’ since before I learnt to drive. I’ve owned a few but my first still is a 1964 Type 2 splitty that I bought when I was 18. Its firsts years with me saw lots of exciting adventures, touring the show scene at its height in the early nineties, surf trips to Devon, being stopped by the police and trying to explain why 6 volt brake lights are so dim. And many hours underneath hitting starter motors with large hammers. In 1997 I started the vans restoration but traveling the world took on a higher priority and with good intentions the van was left in its garage, but slowly and surely (not helped by a leaking roof) the red tin worm started to draw its' plans against the van. So with a huge bag of enthusiasm, an endless pot of cash (found under a rainbow) and an understanding girlfriend the van will once again be restored beyond its former glory. PB
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