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Tue May 08, 2012 12:30 am

Another update.
Second Skin Dampener installed

Wiring, amp and sub are installed

The sub barely fit. My measurements for once were right on the money.

Rear panels are done, pedestal is in and seat is in. Pretty much rear is done minus a rubber mat.( If you have one on the super cheap or free even, let me know. I'd even cut up a regular one for now.)

Tue May 08, 2012 7:12 pm

Looks good =D>

I have the OG mat out of mine I would let you have but you would have to pay shipping on it.

Corey

Tue May 08, 2012 8:16 pm

Thanks. Not up to par with your bad ass DC, but I'm pretty happy with it. I can't wait to see picts of yours taking the trophies at the shows. Time for some commercials to step up against the deluxes.

Sweet! Let me know what it will be and I'll get some money put aside for you. My zip is 84045.

Tue May 08, 2012 9:24 pm

ldsvwguy wrote: Thanks. Not up to par with your bad ass DC, but I'm pretty happy with it. I can't wait to see picts of yours taking the trophies at the shows. Time for some commercials to step up against the deluxes.

Sweet! Let me know what it will be and I'll get some money put aside for you. My zip is 84045.

You should stop comparing your DC to mine we built two different buses for two different purposes. 8) And the important thing to keep in mind is that we both put two early DCs back on the road =D>

Corey

Tue May 08, 2012 11:49 pm

Good pont man, 2 more on the road! (well soon :wink: )

Thu May 10, 2012 9:44 pm

Alright, so wiring is done and the pods are made and ready for install now. Test firing and balancing will be tomorrow, but here is where I am right now.

Mon May 28, 2012 10:26 pm

A couple of updates:

Vintage speed exhaust installed and rear end done (bumper is on but that was after this picture.

Safaris are installed

Tue May 29, 2012 2:12 am

Dude, congrats! def kickass DC! =D>

Tue May 29, 2012 7:51 am

ldsvwguy wrote: A couple of updates:

Vintage speed exhaust installed and rear end done (bumper is on but that was after this picture.

Love that exhaust. It fits PERFECT!! Great job!!

Tue May 29, 2012 10:35 pm

Took Roach on his first trip or should I say (rip) around the block. Too bad no one took a video but here is the scratch.

Got the front end done and even installed a pedal pan! None of the buses I have owned in my life had a pedal pan.

Wed May 30, 2012 6:19 am

dfusion001 wrote: Dude, congrats! def kickass DC! =D>

Glad to see you went with vintage speed.
Nice DC. :wink: :lol:

Wed May 30, 2012 6:21 am

This a a great resto.
What size/spec motor have you got in it?

Wed May 30, 2012 10:26 pm

daddymac1vw wrote: dfusion001 wrote: Dude, congrats! def kickass DC! =D>

Glad to see you went with vintage speed.
Nice DC. :wink: :lol:

In the end, it has a great sound, fits perfect, and is a really well built setup.

Wed May 30, 2012 10:27 pm

Andy P wrote: This a a great resto.
What size/spec motor have you got in it?

1776 Engle 110, counter-weigted crank, lightened flywheel, 55 amp alternator ( I may need to get a bigger one) and 44 webers.

Wed May 30, 2012 10:49 pm

Just about done minus the electrical issue.

Interior is in and the speaker pods came out pretty good for a home job.

Wed May 30, 2012 11:37 pm

Those pods look great sitting on top of the headlight buckets.
ldsvwguy wrote: Andy P wrote: This a a great resto.
What size/spec motor have you got in it?

1776 Engle 110, counter-weigted crank, lightened flywheel, 55 amp alternator ( I may need to get a bigger one) and 44 webers.
I've got a 1776 with Engle 110 too but minus the c/w crank, lightened flywheel & 44s.
I'd imagine the crank & flywheel allow it to rev harder.
Mine is only running 40mm Kadrons too & my mechanic reckons a set of Webers or Dellortos would be good for 10 extra horsepower.

Thu May 31, 2012 9:21 am

ldsvwguy wrote: Another update.
Second Skin Dampener installed

Wiring, amp and sub are installed

The sub barely fit. My measurements for once were right on the money.

Rear panels are done, pedestal is in and seat is in. Pretty much rear is done minus a rubber mat.( If you have one on the super cheap or free even, let me know. I'd even cut up a regular one for now.)

Nice! How come you just didnt build the box under the seat?

Thu May 31, 2012 11:55 am

vintagevolks wrote: ldsvwguy wrote: Another update.
Second Skin Dampener installed

Wiring, amp and sub are installed

The sub barely fit. My measurements for once were right on the money.

Rear panels are done, pedestal is in and seat is in. Pretty much rear is done minus a rubber mat.( If you have one on the super cheap or free even, let me know. I'd even cut up a regular one for now.)

Nice! How come you just didnt build the box under the seat?

Needed the space for the monster sub.

Thu Jun 21, 2012 10:37 am

Wow, I forgot to update this.

So after a test fire of the stereo, I had massive vibration noise and discovered that it was the smuggling compartment doors. I removed them and got them sorted.

Safaris installed

Front end all assembled

Finished up the front interior panel and speakers.

This was a couple of weeks ago:

Finished the frames (man they suck)

Thu Jun 21, 2012 10:55 am

Looks awesome! Hope mine looks that good one day.

Ben in SC