gfreel01
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Post by gfreel01 on Mar 25, 2010 23:14:29 GMT -5
I finally got the chance to get out to Holland today and see this 66 crew cab that I have heard people talking about. The guy was cool, the ride is solid but need alot of work. To get to the point, after neg. for a bit with the guy, I ended up buying it. It has been one of those vw's that has been in my blood since I got into them. So after the work is done, my plans are: 17" fuchs, safari windows, paint, wood slats in the bed and do I have to even say it? Ok, I will, slammed. Pretty pumped about this one. Any info or advice would be awesome seeing that I have never done work on a bus.
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Post by bren on Mar 26, 2010 16:15:09 GMT -5
So, do you still have the car?
Of course, we need photos of the crew cab!
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74vwbaja
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mmm mmm Nothing beats the sound of VW in the morning
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Post by 74vwbaja on Mar 26, 2010 18:29:05 GMT -5
Yeah wheres the pics.  |
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westy1
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Post by westy1 on Mar 26, 2010 18:49:24 GMT -5
Glad someone finally picked that ride up. I looked at it a couple times, but was just to much for me to tackle at this time. It has great potential, I can't wait to see what you do with it. congrats!
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Post by rochester73super on Mar 26, 2010 18:58:45 GMT -5
DC's are awesome. Saw many awesome DC's and Singles @ Winterjam in Daytona. My only advice...don't be sticker shocked when you start buying stuff...dem things can cost a lot more than a Type I to rebuild....
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dansam
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Post by dansam on Mar 26, 2010 22:38:02 GMT -5
But its soooooo cool.
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gfreel01
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Post by gfreel01 on Mar 27, 2010 9:42:41 GMT -5
I still have the super, for now. Divorce is final in May so we will see what happens to the bug. Pics will be coming soon. Part will be cheap, Im going to use old license plates. jk. I will need some help so you guys better not be strangers. I have no idea how to restore a bus.
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vw1s
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I am Jack's Medulla Oblongata...
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Post by vw1s on Mar 27, 2010 11:32:29 GMT -5
Good luck with it George! I drove by that DC more times than I can count (I even took my shoes off!) It is definitely a project, but, what VW in MI isn't? Let me know if you need any help, my skills are limited to, welding, bodywork, paint, suspension, brakes, and engine building, I don't do transmissions...yet!  |
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Post by rochester73super on Mar 27, 2010 13:46:56 GMT -5
Let me know if you need any help, my skills are limited to, welding, bodywork, paint, suspension, brakes, and engine building, I don't do transmissions...yet! I'm sure you just forgot to mention electrical... ;D |
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vw1s
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Post by vw1s on Mar 27, 2010 14:13:33 GMT -5
Let me know if you need any help, my skills are limited to, welding, bodywork, paint, suspension, brakes, and engine building, I don't do transmissions...yet! I'm sure you just forgot to mention electrical... ;D Oh yeah, thanks for reminding me! I DO do electrical also!  George, don't make it too nice, it'll make it tough to haul parts in the back! |
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gfreel01
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Post by gfreel01 on Mar 27, 2010 15:13:39 GMT -5
I do not plan on making it to nice. I love look of it now I just want to make it safe for the road, get it running and drive the piss out of it. I do not know how to weld so I may be asking for alot of help in that dept. Pat.
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Post by Dustin on Mar 28, 2010 22:42:35 GMT -5
Welcome back George! Glad to hear someone finally picked that DC up.
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gfreel01
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Post by gfreel01 on Mar 31, 2010 13:27:44 GMT -5
ok. update. I talked to the po of the dbl cab and he said he was going to move it to the back of his property till I pick it up. After looking at the underbody of the bus I asked if he thought it was solid enough to move and he told me that he had it on the road just last year. He and his roommate pull started it and had it driving around for about 2 hours. I also found out that the 1600 dual port that is in it is a good running motor. I love the little suprises you find out. Looks like all I need now is some structure parts, swing axle tranny, 2" narrowed front beam, and a pass. front window. Let me know if you have any of this.
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vw1s
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Post by vw1s on Mar 31, 2010 15:41:25 GMT -5
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