Wacko's '66 Window Van

Just starting my showcase over on the new forum here is a pic from the day I picked up my new '66 window van.

Looks cool. Is that a rattle can paint job on it?

Yeah, the previous owner did that to spruce it up a bit for selling. I have gotten most of the overspray off now and have been doing a little bodywork. I will post some more pics next week.

Removed my driver's side mirror and this is what it looks like underneath. Any suggestions on how to repair this? I am planning on putting the mirror arm back on so it will end up being covered. Cutting it out and welding in a new piece looks like it would be pretty tricky do to the piece directly behind it??? Bondo? Any suggestions appreciated.

[b][i]Is that mirror support welded to the door ???? To me it looks like it should have steel there. As you can see it collects water there and any type of filler may give you problems down the road. If its welded maybe you can cut the welds and re-weld to the new stock.

Grind off the loose rust, masking tape off the area, apply two coats of rust encapsulating paint such as Por-15, Master Series Silver, Rust Encapsulator, Rust Bullet or one of those types of paints, then some filler if needed, then more of the rust encapsulating paint, then top coat it. It will never rust again.

some rust repair done inside the drivers door

Just wondering how you are coming along Wacko. Anything new? We both have alot of patching to do. Youv'e been doing great so far, Gives me inspiration on mine.

Hey Digz,

Sorry for the slow reply. Going through some difficult times and haven't had much time for the van or this site. Had a break-in at work and they took the computers so I haven't been online as much as I used to be. I did get my front seats re-done and will post some pics soon.

So, did a little more work, or should I say discovered a little more work that needs to be done

Started a little work cleaning the Headlight area for the patch work as well

And here is a shot of my van after I snuck down to the local Tim Hortons (Coffee Shop) early sunday morning. No insurance but couldn't resist the two block test drive.

Hey Don,
I know I could check myself, but perhaps you know off hand, does Brothers have the lenses for 67s?
Thanks for any info you share,
Kakster

A little update

Still needs a little filler to pretty it up.

yeah good job of it ,, Its a nasty spot with alot of bodyline around those turn signals,, I'm gonna have to do some cosmetics in that area myself yet.

It is coming. Sloooowly but surely.

After much back and forth on 14" or 15" or 17" I got a deal on some used 17" x 8" wheels I couldn't pass up. I know some of you don't really care for the low profile tires but thats what makes us all different. I hope to lower it a few inches eventually as well so any info appreciated.