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.

How to make a metal shrinking disc

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After having a go at metal shrinking with a gas torch that has now run out of gas, After seeing a video on you tube how to shrink metal w...

Oxalic Acid rust treatment

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I discovered a cheap alternative for treating rust using Oxalic acid and warm water. I purchased this from ebay for £3.20 per 1Kg plus posta...

Front panel damage

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When I first brought the van I was aware of the damage to the front of the van but the repair filler and paint that had been done di...

Accelerator hinge fitting and link modifcation

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This was the rusted cab floor I repaired it earlier but now needed to fit the hinge and pedal back in position. I brought...

Fitting a 4" Narrowed Beam

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I had to make the decision a while ago if I should make my own narrowed beam or buy one. This wasn't to tuck my wheels under my arche...
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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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