VW T1 or T2 Bus build tips?

Hi

I have bought Hasegawa's VW 23 Window Samba, Pickup and Delivery with some customising/lowering in mind. I have searched around but cant find and Build Diary. I'm looking for a method to lower the suspension, do I need to cut the wheel arches and scratch build replacements?

Dave N

... do I need to cut the wheel arches and scratch build replacements?

:grinyes: Not a lot of solutions with this kit:
- or you set large rims and you'll have to cut
- or you limit the size of the rims to 15' and you can have a right riding height.

I had to cut to get this stance:

http://i2.tinypic.com/87barl0.jpg

here is one i did build,i had to cut too:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/oter11/Bilde006-1.jpg

Did you still use the original suspension but with it shortened?

Dave N

I cut a section from the front assembly, and made a small slot to recess it even further:

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d177/MattRS2000/Models/VW%20Kombi/TN_PA190007.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d177/MattRS2000/Models/VW%20Kombi/TN_PA190008.jpg

Wheel wells are easy to make, the seat also needs some material removed to fit nicely:

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d177/MattRS2000/Models/VW%20Kombi/TN_PA180003.jpg

Here it is on a set of narrowed Fuchs:

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d177/MattRS2000/Models/VW%20Kombi/TN_PB100014.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d177/MattRS2000/Models/VW%20Kombi/TN_PB100015.jpg

I hope that helps.

Thats great show he front mods perfectly. Nice build up.

Thanks

Dave N

Sorry to intrude on this thread but to save making another about the same/similar model I thought i'd post here.

I have just purchased the Hasegawa VW Type 2 Delivery Van and I was wondering if there was any build diary/WiP threads on this model or a similar one. And does anyone know any good sites for reference pictures as I have had no luck finding any.

also is 0.5mm thick styrene a good thickness to use for scratch building/modding?



Edit
Also will I have to buy the '88 porsche 911 turbo for those Fuch wheels?

Thanks.

tapetape this link might be of interest seeing as we are trying similar projects.

http://www.busselecta.com/

Thanks for that link it will definatly be helpful! ...and fun to play with =P

Dave-

I scratch built my entire frame and suspension. I have a coil-over set-up, where I scratch built the lower A-arms out of plastic. A lot of work, but as stated earlier, not many options on these. I did a 21-window years ago, where I used as similar method on the chassis, but used the kit's front suspension.

http://images17.fotki.com/v15/photos/1/178400/3710288/CRW_0103_RJ-vi.jpg

http://images14.fotki.com/v378/photos/1/178400/3710288/CRW_0107_RJ-vi.jpg

The link to my recent post

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=772330