VW T1 or T2 Bus build tips?

[DaveN]

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

[deedlit]

Originally Posted by DaveN

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

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.

[M-Tuning]

I had to cut to get this stance:

[oter]

here is one i did build,i had to cut too:

[DaveN]

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

Dave N

[MattRS2000]

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





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



Here it is on a set of narrowed Fuchs:





I hope that helps.

[DaveN]

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

Thanks

Dave N

[tapetape]

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.

[DaveN]

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

http://www.busselecta.com/

[tapetape]

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

[scrappyj1]

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.





The link to my recent post

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=772330