TDCRAV '64 Split Window Single Cab thread

[spiderwebb]

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here is my official SC thread
paint shall be picked this monday by me

all pics are here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/53235515@N03/sets/72157629701190046/

a few:

[spiderwebb]

paint is done
flat silver to hide the body imperfections

shall be moved back this week to the No Name Garage for engine install
then she shall be in my hands to finish up all the little things w/ the help / advice from my VW guru Jeffery...!!

the seats are being done by the Mobile Upholstery shop out on 1st

almost there...!!
now I need to get my outdoor cover made so she can be dry all winter (not enough room within the garage) = along my house north of garage small door

[spiderwebb]

took this one pic today while checking out the paint


&
Pro Body and Paint Co. sealed up the treasure chest storage area for free which was nice

[spiderwebb]

drove the SC around the area near The No Name Garage and then down to the window place...
- drive ratios are way low compared to anything I have ever driven = under 55mph for sure
- brakes work as good as they can for drums = not that great
- shifting shall get easier

would be fun to return the milage on the tac to 00000.0 if I can for this reincarnation

let the madness begin

[Miguel]

The spare tire in a single cab fits in the treasure chest. The oil sump style air filters were messy, I always went with something aftermarket. Sounds like you are going to be spending some time and money on The Samba!

[spiderwebb]

The spare tire in a single cab fits in the treasure chest. The oil sump style air filters were messy, I always went with something after market.

Spare can go down there too in the stock location but I might build up two spares... one under and one on front of cab...

Miles said a foam / K&N filter would be fine

[spiderwebb]

driving the SC home soon to be safe and warm while I am gone for a family trip...

bought some car dollies today from harbor freight that shall make working on / storing SC better due to my limited garage space

I have this idea for a privacy tapestry that shall be hung in the garage door opening...
shall help to make things more private when door is opening / closing

[spiderwebb]

Singlecab Factory Accessory SO13


pretty cool water tight cover for the SC VW's...!!
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/ ... id=1033632

I bet that we could make one out of a panel van shell... cut out the floor, keep everything from the driver divider backwards... way cheaper than the asking price on this factory accessory...!!

[joe]

since I have never actually seen one, the chances of finding one are pretty nil. you could easily copy it. go as light as you can, maybe an aluminum frame. that's pretty cool.

[spiderwebb]

since I have never actually seen one, the chances of finding one are pretty nil.

of course
just a cool dry idea for one wet winter in the future...

pop it on for winter months to have a nice dry flat bed / storage area

I am thinking the back would hinge down to be a ramp or up to be a awning when opened...
I like the awning idea

[spiderwebb]

I got the '64 SC home today, tucked in, safe, dry, warm and she just fits...!!


The vehicle dollies I bought work great moving project out of the way until finished and stored out side...

battery is on trickle charger to keep it conditioned

[jeffreyned]

If you need a new striker plate for your door, here's one pretty cheap and close:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1241154

And this is what goes on that shock stop thing:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1241302

[spiderwebb]

progress
- all lights housings dissembled and ready for blasting
- missing parts list growing
- "new" replacement black steering wheel installed
- horn button soaking in rust-be-gone to help it get apart at a later date
- box o little bits ready for blasting to remove rust / bad chrome = ashtray, inside handles, VW logo, blinker trims, headlights trims / reflectors & front blinker sockets, blinker lever housing, fresh air box lid...

[jeffreyned]

We may need these:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=956180

[spiderwebb]

after market air filter installed w/ spacer I made up...



finished up the engine compartment seal (keeps the fresh, cool & clean air separate from the exhaust side of the engine), added the missing oil tank breather tube to the air filter which is good for the environment they say and a bunch of hose clamps all over that were missing to keep all lines where they need to be...!!


something