TheSamba.com :: View topic - '53 Single Cab on eBay, now being restored in Arizona

Sat Dec 27, 2008 3:35 pm

wow thats a 52 build, very cool.

Sat Dec 27, 2008 5:18 pm

sled wrote: wow thats a 52 build, very cool.

nope...thats a august of 53 wich is a 53.

Sat Dec 27, 2008 6:22 pm

gatorwyatt wrote: sled wrote: wow thats a 52 build, very cool.

nope...thats a august of 53 wich is a 53.

^^^^^That is what i was going to say.^^^^^

Sat Dec 27, 2008 9:16 pm

OH FUCK

yes....yes I am retarded. for some reason I saw 52.

Sun Dec 28, 2008 12:16 am

Joe Caraway wrote: Birth Certificate arrived today! Truck is in transit from Chicago to AZ. Does anyone know what "M 010 Dustfilters for engine compartment"means?

My 53 Canadian SC has pretty much the exact same M codes including the dust filters. I think/suspect they went behind the cooling vents on the sides of the truck (engine bay side of course). Wonder if anyone has ever seen a set of these?

Sun Dec 28, 2008 12:42 am

My '53 24 G (Bus) has the M 010 -"Dustfilters for the engine compartment" so it's not just a truck thing. I also have that unknown M 009 code.

Thu Jan 01, 2009 7:58 pm

I checked it out today and just posted a stack of photos in the Gallery.

1953 Single Cab VIN # 20-058686

Joe removed the bed metal today

Some more exterior photos:

Canada

It has some rust but it's restorable. A lot of original and correct '53 parts like speedo pod, starter button, master cylinder, etc.. Unfortunately the speedo is missing because I think it's low mileage. The gas pedal has no wear hole like most.

Fri Jan 02, 2009 11:02 pm

Aaron wrote: My '53 24 G (Bus) has the M 010 -"Dustfilters for the engine compartment" so it's not just a truck thing. I also have that unknown M 009 code.

Ok... NOT Type II... but on Early Splitwindow Bugs.... we see the M010 come up often on Hoffman Cars that have Cyclone Air Cleaners.. and I have always thought M010 could be a Cyclone.

Were Cyclone's ever available on Barndoors? Cyclone Air Cleaners are often referred to in VW Literature as "Air Cleaners for Dusty Conditions".

Fri Jan 02, 2009 11:05 pm

This is something I considered too but I don't think the Cyclone would fit on a truck.

'53 Single Cab engine photo:

Fri Jan 02, 2009 11:10 pm

EverettB wrote: This is something I considered too but I don't think the Cyclone would fit on a truck.

'53 Single Cab engine photo:

Yep.. Im not sure it would... just throwing it out there... Im a Barndoor Newb. Wannabe BD owner. :)

Wed Feb 04, 2009 5:40 pm

Cool truck! Just visiting from the regular ol' split bus forum.
I too have Mcode 010 for the dust filters, on a '62 dusty conditions truck. I have the oil bath air cleaner that appears to be original to the truck (At least it's correct for the year.) I can't find any extra holes or mounting points where a large air cleaner or filters would have been.

No one seems to know anything about them. I've also contacted dropgates.com...no dice.

Thu Feb 05, 2009 3:10 pm

Culito wrote: Cool truck! Just visiting from the regular ol' split bus forum.
I too have Mcode 010 for the dust filters, on a '62 dusty conditions truck. I have the oil bath air cleaner that appears to be original to the truck (At least it's correct for the year.) I can't find any extra holes or mounting points where a large air cleaner or filters would have been.

No one seems to know anything about them. I've also contacted dropgates.com...no dice.

RickC has a dusty conditions truck with the cyclone. It's a sweet setup. There is a picture somewhere on the samba... maybe in hazetguys gallery.

Mon Feb 09, 2009 11:41 am

So is there screw holes surrounding the engine area?

Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:25 am

Culito wrote: So is there screw holes surrounding the engine area?

I don't believe so, but Rick would need to chime in on that. It could be that there are two versions of dusty conditions. The economy version just puts filters around the engine compartment and a cyclone - a bolt on accessory almost. Then there is the extreme dusty versions like Ricks, with no side vents, air intakes in the cab and a channel to get the air to the engine. This is all speculation on my part and I'm no expert.

Fri Apr 10, 2009 9:47 pm

Some more photos from today. A lot of rusty metal has been cut out and a lot of parts disassembled for storage and restoration.

Fast pickup and delivery service

Machine shop service

Canada badging

Sat Apr 11, 2009 1:18 am

mmm mmm. :) so glad to see this little doll gettin some love. I love bd Sc's. 8)

Sun Apr 12, 2009 7:39 pm

EverettB wrote: Some more photos from today.

Canada badging

interesting.

i wonder when that VW of Canada VIN plate was used, or what's the significance of having or not having it. the popcorn BD was a '54 and it had a VW Germany VIN plate.

Sun Apr 12, 2009 10:20 pm

I've seen that plate on a couple other Canadian Barndoors.
Was the popcorn Bus an original Canada Bus?

Mon Apr 13, 2009 2:55 pm

EverettB wrote: Was the popcorn Bus an original Canada Bus?

i don't i think i have any way of knowing for sure but i believe it was. i imagine it could have been imported into the USA then made its way to canada. maybe randy will get a birth certificate for it.

Mon Apr 13, 2009 7:07 pm

Do I see that correctly? After cutting away the rust, and disconnecting the lower a-pillar area, is the weight of the entire roof and nose area being supported by the wee heater tube? :shock: