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TheGreenVW
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 Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2016 5:52 pm Post subject: Re: 1961 400 Hp Single Cab Street Rod Build |
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The cage is done and the seat belts are in.
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TheGreenVW
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| Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2016 5:14 pm Post subject: Re: 1961 400 Hp Single Cab Street Rod Build |
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Installed the Safari Windshields today.
Made up some thick outboard mounts and welded to the cage.
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TheGreenVW
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| Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2016 5:38 pm Post subject: Re: 1961 400 Hp Single Cab Street Rod Build |
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Got tired of riding around sitting on a piece of cardboard. Recovered the seat today and installed seat heaters in the process.
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Keith
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| Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2016 9:46 am Post subject: Re: 1961 400 Hp Single Cab Street Rod Build |
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Did you shit yourself a little when that cop passed you? 
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TheGreenVW
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| Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2016 6:20 pm Post subject: Re: 1961 400 Hp Single Cab Street Rod Build |
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Weighed the truck at the recycle center. Came in at 2840. Should be right at 3000 when it is finished
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TheGreenVW
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| Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2016 5:47 pm Post subject: Re: 1961 400 Hp Single Cab Street Rod Build |
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eyetzr 
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Location: Toronto, Ontario. Canada
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| Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2016 7:02 pm Post subject: Re: 1961 400 Hp Single Cab Street Rod Build |
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That was fun, can we go again? Looks like you have it dialed in.
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frankentrike
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Location: CLARKSVILLE,IN.
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| Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 1:27 pm Post subject: Re: 1961 400 Hp Single Cab Street Rod Build |
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| gotta say when you started this project , I didn't see much for the future. you changed my mind in a big way. this is a sick ride and I would love to own it. you can be very proud of your work. I only wish I had the area and tools[not to mention skills] to do something this rad. mad props to you sir crafter. one question...is there any problem with fender regs. in your area? |
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TheGreenVW
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| Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 5:42 pm Post subject: Re: 1961 400 Hp Single Cab Street Rod Build |
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| frankentrike wrote: |
| gotta say when you started this project , I didn't see much for the future. you changed my mind in a big way. this is a sick ride and I would love to own it. you can be very proud of your work. I only wish I had the area and tools[not to mention skills] to do something this rad. mad props to you sir crafter. one question...is there any problem with fender regs. in your area? |
Thanks so much! No, no fender requirements here. I do plan to make a set of quick release fenders to store in the engine compartment for those unexpected down pours |
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TheGreenVW
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| Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2016 6:58 am Post subject: Re: 1961 400 Hp Single Cab Street Rod Build |
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The bad carb was covered under warranty.
I have installed the new one and it made a huge difference in drivability. No video yet, I have been busy dragging old cars out of the woods No plans for these yet other than to clean them up and assess what is left and usable. 29 Ford model AA truck 28 Model A truck...or what is left of one and a 30 Model A Tudor. The 30 (a former police car) is in the least terrible condition and may actually run with a little persuasion!
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cdennisg
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| Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2016 9:33 am Post subject: Re: 1961 400 Hp Single Cab Street Rod Build |
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^^^ Cool finds, but they're gonna disappear soon. Can't post non-VW photos on the samba gallery.
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TheGreenVW
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| Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2016 3:05 pm Post subject: Re: 1961 400 Hp Single Cab Street Rod Build |
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Installed the rear safari
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TheGreenVW
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| Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2016 3:11 pm Post subject: Re: 1961 400 Hp Single Cab Street Rod Build |
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I took the truck on its first road trip. Drove it about 150 miles round trip to a Cars and Coffee gathering and stopped off to watch an Autocross on the way back. The truck ran great with no issues. Tons of camera phones and thumbs up along the way!
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caleb0101
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| Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2016 10:23 pm Post subject: Re: 1961 400 Hp Single Cab Street Rod Build |
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Cool!!! Are you going to put the emblem on the front?
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TheGreenVW
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| Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 5:11 pm Post subject: Re: 1961 400 Hp Single Cab Street Rod Build |
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| caleb0101 wrote: |
| Cool!!! Are you going to put the emblem on the front? |
Thanks! I don't have an emblem for it, but there are a row of small chrome spikes running up the front of it. |
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TheGreenVW
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| Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2016 4:25 pm Post subject: Re: 1961 400 Hp Single Cab Street Rod Build |
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I started on the bed sides today. The passenger side will be a solid panel with some curve and bead rolling while the drivers side will also include two vw bus engine vent louvers. Got the two salvage pieces squared up and ready to graft into the panel
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TheGreenVW
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| Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2016 7:40 pm Post subject: Re: 1961 400 Hp Single Cab Street Rod Build |
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Started working on metal under the doors and rebuilding the cab corners
Angle iron is holding the tubing in place temporarily
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TheGreenVW
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| Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2016 12:36 pm Post subject: Re: 1961 400 Hp Single Cab Street Rod Build |
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The V8 Volksrod Bug waiting its turn.
The build videos for the truck and the bug are here:
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TheGreenVW
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andygere
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| Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 11:07 am Post subject: Re: 1961 400 Hp Single Cab Street Rod Build |
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| Unreal creativity and execution. They should make a HotWheels version of this... |
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