TDCRAV '64 Split Window Single Cab thread

[spiderwebb]

passenger & driver door window frames all taken apart and ready for flat black powder coat...
not too many holes in my hands




seats are dropped off and being done as I write this...
should be done in 10 days


onward

[spiderwebb]

this looks like the ultimate adjustable tie down system for my SC...
one track on each side gate
front wheel adjustable chocks for each scoot
a few extra single tie down locations as needed

http://www.uscargocontrol.com/Ratchet-S ... stic-Track




that it for now

[spiderwebb]

engine bay all sealed up....!!

[spiderwebb]

my new tires...
slightly wider than stock


Hankook 195R-14 8 ply tires



installed:

[spiderwebb]

before




1/2 way = after blast cabinet & then metal etching primer

[spiderwebb]

seats before:



after:

[spiderwebb]

looks like I found my tow hitch... and its black


http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/ ... id=1039735

[spiderwebb]

battery is secure = added some metal (painted black)
put some rubber matting under it to keep everything corrosion free
removed paint from the grounding bolt for battery

[jeffreyned]

Battery area looks nice and clean. Good work!

[spiderwebb]

Battery area looks nice and clean. Good work!

I want to add anther battery on the other side of the engine compartment so I have extra energy available for the added extras... winch, air compressor, extra lights, stereo / amp for music

lets talk about how I should do this

[spiderwebb]

this looks cool for a 2 battery setup...

http://www.hellroaring.com/4wheel.php

[spiderwebb]

Q's...
- since the passenger side door is not a key type handle on these old bus how would the door be locked when your parked / at night. Is there a inside locking button...??
- if I install a driver side handle on the passenger side and it is locked (by key or button) can I open the door without the key by using the inside handle or would the key be needed...??

I assume I could just get 2 driver side handles and use them both but that might mean I would then have 2 keys made since, I believe, they can't be re-keyed... is that right guru's...??

[joe]

Q's...
- since the passenger side door is not a key type handle on these old bus how would the door be locked when your parked / at night. Is there a inside locking button...??
- if I install a driver side handle on the passenger side and it is locked (by key or button) can I open the door without the key by using the inside handle or would the key be needed...??

I assume I could just get 2 driver side handles and use them both but that might mean I would then have 2 keys made since, I believe, they can't be re-keyed... is that right guru's...??

my guess is A. you can lock the passenger door from the inside, and B. if you did go the keyed handle route, a locksmith could set the two on the same key.

[jeffreyned]

I didn't realize the passenger side didn't have a key back then. I agree with Joe though, if a drivers side will work on the passenger side, then a lock smith could probably key them the same. Might have to round up some donor locks to steal pins from though. I'll do some research on it.

[Tuna Cowboy]

I would think that you can't j just flip a handle because mirror image might not actuate in the right way. Ask miles or someone on a vw board? There has to be some sort of a lock but I never thought of vw's as highly secured vehicles.