The project started when my brother got the VW by trading a golf cart for it. It is my brother’s project and I helped him with the work until my health issues stopped my participation. He keeps me up to date on what he has done and sends pictures. I am 78 years old, and my brother is 84 years old. We're both veterans and we always wanted to do a VW project. We have worked on cars together since my late teens, starting with a 1950 Ford and 1955 Chevrolet. The VW Combi Bus will be passed along to someone at some point after completion. We started by removing the engine, interior, lights, glass, handles, bumpers, etc. Next, the underside was cleaned up. Then, the wiring harness was replaced from front to back. The engine was refreshed and updated by a local VW expert. The brakes have all been renewed. The axles have been replaced, rims and bumpers powder coated, and new tires installed. All lights and electric have either been replaced or restored. We restored the steering components, replaced all rubber and seals around doors and windows, changed all fluids, and installed a new clutch system. The interior is yet to be renewed and the windshield will be the last thing to go in, so we still have access to the back of the dash and electric. We reinstalled the engine and installed a new gas tank, fuel pump, and filter. We also cleaned and painted the engine compartment. My brother will be finished before too long and the interior will look stock but renewed and nice.
