The old vw cabs are pretty small. In my 66 bus, my line of sight is about an inch below the top of the windshield. The top of the shifter is even with the steering wheel, so closer to the height of my elbow.Quote:
Originally Posted by firebird77clone
My VW bus (so this truck also) has the same issue. The center mount rearview mirror blocks a good bit of my field of visionQuote:
Originally Posted by stovens
Its in Park, but you get the idea
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Your earlier pictures looked to me like the shifter was about 6" longer. I like that length as shown, FWIW....
Thanks. That was just the interior cable that goes to the shifter button. I left it long until I got the knob.Quote:
Originally Posted by rspears
The Powerglide transmission that I am using has a transbrake and a manual valve body, which means that I will be shifting between 1st and 2nd a lot. The shifter allows you to slide the lever out of drive and into neutral but not back again without pressing the button. That said, I modified the shifter with a neutral lockout to eliminate the possibility of accidentally winding up in neutral. I drilled and tapped a 10-24 thread into the shift gate in inserted a grade 8 machined bolt into it.
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The shifter is ready to go back in
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The Build Videos
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Great work!
Thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by 40FordDeluxe
I just posted Part 9 of the Video Build Series
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Thanks for taking time to make the video update! Both vehicles are loaded with innovation, and are going to be great!
Thanks! I appreciate the encouragement.Quote:
Originally Posted by rspears
Progress on the Single Cab.
Radiator is back in and filled
Engine is primed with oil
Carb is installed
Fuel filler neck is in with plumbing for a sealed tank and vapor canister
Started making a wiring harness - most of the rear lighting is done
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Wiring, wiring and more wiring! It is slow tedious work, but making good progress. I am using some diy plug connections and wire looming.
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Might be slow,, but it looks good from here.
Great work!
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Thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by 40FordDeluxe
I have made it from the rear of the truck to the rear bulkhead of the cab
Wired so far:
tail lights, reverse lamp, tag light, back up camera, trailer connection, gas tank sending unit, radiator and transcooler fans, trans brake, distributor 12v and tach, electric choke, all gauge leads, alternator, starter and thru bulkhead connections on the rear cab wall
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Well,,Ben..What can I say.. I like the innovation.. Not exactly what I would do,,but,,I can't knock your workmanship.. You are a brave dude..;);).. It's definitely going to stop people in their tracks..and make no mistake about that.. I salute you,mate.. That's a kool piece of engineering.. :cool::cool:
Yes, what he said! Keep up the great work..
What they both said.
That's cooler than a cool thing.
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Thanks, I appreciate the kind words and encouragement! Still chipping away at the wiring. I am routing everything in the cab and mounting switches but nothing picture worthy yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by lamin8r
Took a break from the wiring today to work on frame work to support quick release rear body panels
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Cab harness is done. Should be able to finish up the wiring this week!
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There is one thing for sure, ANYBODY who has watch this beast being built will have no doubt who the owner is if they happen to run across it at a car/truck show or on the street. It's definitely one of a kind....joe
Thanks, yes it does stand out a bit!Quote:
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Lots of progress on the wiring today.
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The wiring is 95% done. The dog has been helping!
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Hey,check out the ears on that guy.. he can probably hear the electrons passing through the wires..:eek:
JK, JK, JK, he looks like a guys best friend. :)
When I bring our shepard into the garage to help she snags the rag from my back pocket and lays around tearing it apart. Or finds a stick and carries it in to chew it to bits and leaves the mess for me to clean up.:HMMM::mad:
I'll just leave her in the house!:p:cool:
He does have great hearing! He does have his ways to relieve the boredom as well. He likes to collect acorns, get comfortable on a folded welding blanket and break them up. Thankfully he does not eat them.Quote:
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Got something done on several things today.
Routed the negative battery cable in conduit under the cab, but ran out of clamps
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Stripped the original seat frames of what was left of seat covers. Went over everything with a wire wheel on an angle grinder and sprayed them with some rusty metal primer.
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Rough cut some sheet metal to fill in the inside of the rear fenders. Going to roll some beads into them and then weld in. This is the last of the welding that needs to be done before I can put gas in the tank.
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The wiring harness is done and installed.
The steering wheel is finished up. I called the local upholstery shops, so far one returned call out of 3. My one response will wrap it in leather for $120. It is a lot of work, but not sure how good that price is. Waiting to hear from the other two. I removed the quick release hub, as it was way too sloppy. Also welded in a mounting plate to bolt on a spinner and avoid the typical lousy fit.
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Also finished up the rear sway bar install. I was having a bit of a clearance issue with the bar and the gas tank but solved it by modifying some factory sway bar link bolts. They have a very thin but wide head but had to machine off a large shoulder to fit my application.
Original on the left, modified on the right.
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In place
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Reinstalled the steering wheel w/spinner.
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Tested the wiring harness. Couple of small glitches, nothing major.
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Sweet! LOL..
Love the steering wheel.
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Started on the Rear Inner fenders today
One side welded in
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Finished up the inner fenders
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Working on completing the front sides of the fenders
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Cutting up and using another trailer fender
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Used the planishing hammer to round off the cut edge to match the rest of the fender
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Going to use some metal mesh to make some compartments in the corners of the bed which will be covered by the bed sides.
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Engine compartment venting to the Bed
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Pocket in corner of the bed for venting and hauling greasy items or just things that I don't want sliding around, chain etc.
This will be hidden by the Bed Sides
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Wonderful the way you've blended the lower front of the fenders!
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Thanks!
The passenger side is done also!
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Pocket behind the right rear wheel
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Welded on some Dzus fasteners for a removable cover over the charcoal canister behind the left rear wheel.
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Took the measurements for an Aluminum Treadplate bed floor. Going to the big city soon to pick it up. They have a huge shear so I can get the size I want and nice smooth lines.
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Lookin' good, man, lookin' very good. Hoping you have a Merry Christmas & move on to a Safe, Prosperous and Happy New Year working on your projects! Thanks for continuing to post here on CHR - I appreciate checking in on your posts here, and also the videos you link and your FB posts.
Thanks so much! Happy Holidays to you as wellQuote:
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First Start Up!
Part 10 of the Build Series
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Very kewl! Gonna be a killer truck, definitely not just another Jelly Bean!