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Max's 1972 VW Contempo Camper
05/09/2008
Assembly Progess
Engine is assembled, transaxle and axles have been installed, door seals have been installed, camper windows are
being refurbished, fuel tank has been installed, and brakes, suspension, and steering have been completed.
More to come!
05/07/2008
Assembly in full swing
Th we are working full time on assembly- parts are arriving daily at this point, and things will
come together quickly from here on- Transaxle is being installed, brake and suspension systems are
being serviced, and the engine is ready for assembly. (lower left) bumpers were painted white and will
be installed shortly. Front end has a cool retro look. More to come!
04/28/2008 - 05/02/2008
Fresh paint!
This week we sprayed the top-coat in customer's choice of L20B Brilliant Orange, and L90D Pastel White, both original VW colors.
Assembly to begin Monday May 5, more updates to follow. Stay tuned!
04/25/2008
Crunch time: Almost ready for paint!
Engine has arrived, paint supplies are in, just a few more finishing touches and rust-proofing before we spray the top-coat.
Rear seat cushions have been removed for re-upholstery.
Recently, Steve's son Max (12) informed us that this is "his" camper.
Check out the new page title, Max! :-)
For a hint of the new color combination, look closely at photo #1 (below left).
(Below) We're also discovering more neat features of this camper,
like it actually has a larger lower bunk than a Westy!
04/08 - 04/14/2008
Fresh Primer
We've finished rust repair with a set of new battery boxes and several metal patches. After much sanding, Our painter Dave
sprays on a coat of over-metal primer to seal the surface and prepare for paint.
04/08 - 04/14/2008
Beginning Body Work
New and rebuilt parts continue to arrive. After a more thorough inspection, we determined the body must be stripped to bare metal.
This will ensure all rust and damaged spots are repaired, and will allow for a quality finish.
04/07/2008
More Disassembly
Engine disassembly is complete. The starter and alternator have been sent out for rebuild.; tin work is ready for the powder coater;
Transaxle has been removed. We will begin bodywork this week by removing the old layers of paint. Stay tuned!
04/03/2008
Disassembly
Engine has been removed and is being disassembled. All engine sheet metal, and fan housing will be powder-coated for a factory fresh finish.
Windows, bumpers, fuel tank, and all trim have been removed. Replacement transaxle and axle shafts have just arrived, and more parts are on the way.
We've now brought the camper in to dry out, and begin work.
This unusual Contempo camper conversion is here for restoration work and looks to be a challenging but rewarding project.
We will be updating it with a more modern 2.0 liter engine, and a few more custom touches as we go. More to come!
Below: On arrival- Registration stickers from 1990 tell a story of long term... storage. :-)
Rust areas are typical, most mechanical items including the engine are seized, but the floors and sub-frame are in good shape.
