Type 3 Truck - the "other" vw

dc · Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2016 5:51 pm Post subject: Re: Type 3 Truck - the "other" vw

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Mike Fisher

Yeah, we definitely approve of your new wheel treatments. It is a good thing you didn't buy a "1500 Club" car & couldn't modify Anything on it! Wink

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dc · Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2016 5:32 pm Post subject: Re: Type 3 Truck - the "other" vw

Thanks Mike- Yeah-- original is not the word for this Type 3... Rolling Eyes

But I am going for a cohesive theme with an era-appropriate style. The newest addition is the red cloth fabric for the lower door panels-- tired of the plain wood for the whole door and original panels for a '64 seem to be rare and expensive.

Parting shot for now... just some seat work is left at this point (and the apron repair down the road)

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itskyle · Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2016 8:17 pm Post subject: Re: Type 3 Truck - the "other" vw

I thought that this looked cool.

Maybe, I didn't read the whole thread (sorry) but if you're looking for a name for this beasty, howabout:

Der Weg?

After all, El Camino is Spanish for the way (masculine)

Der Weg would be that auf Deutsch, if I remember correctly.

Kyle
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notchboy

Dude I think you're done. I mean what else? Lower it, raise it? Put a suby in it? Laughing

Just do the gravel guards, full circle horn ring and towel bars then call it good Cool

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notchboy

Looks sweet. See you at the next show.
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dc · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 7:00 pm Post subject: Re: Type 3 Truck - the "other" vw

It's been a number of years that this apron has been bothering me. I have started the delicate process of repairing the damage. I thought about just straightening out the existing panels--- but it is rough. Like a wrinkled bag and rust holes. The back side access is tricky on these so I opted for replacement metal instead. I think careful removal of the entire panel (just the outer skin) will work with drilling out the spot welds.

Here's what I did today: Remove bumper, Tailgate, both rear fenders. Should be do-able Exclamation

Here's the replacement metal:

While it is apart, I will also swap out a better fender and prep for better paint Shocked

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dc

The apron work continues....

Got the old metal removed and the inner ducting cleaned up:

Trimmed the replacement metal a bit and couldn't resist a bit of customizing Rolling Eyes

More minor rust to tackle--- re-work the hinge area and hopefully weld the new metal in later today.... Smile

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dc · Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 6:39 pm Post subject: Re: Type 3 Truck - the "other" vw

OK -

The rear apron is all welded in...many hours of difficult work.

The lessons learned: aligning FOUR panels (tail-gate, both fenders and the apron) after replacing accident damage is tricky Exclamation

Spot weld drill bits make easy holes in fingers Shocked

Paint does weird stuff if the conditions aren't optimal (heat/humidity/top-coat time)

I'm overall pleased with the result...

RE assembly will involve paint work and fender work not to mention a new muffler Cool

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MonT3

Nice work dc. When I welded my rear apron on, I made sure to seam seal the inside where the welds were. It was a pain to reach thru the air duct in the engine bay but I also have the sides opened up so I could reach in the there and seal up the weld. Look forward to seeing the end results.
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dc · Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2016 5:41 am Post subject: Re: Type 3 Truck - the "other" vw

Like putting a 3-D puzzle together Exclamation

I used good Weld-Thru Copper Primer top cover tough spots and also did the "reach-through" side vents and even through the bellows area to properly work on the back side of the apron attachment points--- what a pain Rolling Eyes

Good thing I have skinny arms...

gonna bust out the Bondo next.... Laughing

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dc · Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2016 7:23 pm Post subject: Re: Type 3 Truck - the "other" vw

Got the hinge area nice and pretty - got welds ground down and a light skim of Bondo on the seams. Here's the first coat of primer... a few flaws and some wavy areas that will be covered by the bumper. Works for me! Tomorrow I will sand and prime and sand and prime and sand and seal and top coat.... Confused

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MonT3 · Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2016 5:40 am Post subject: Re: Type 3 Truck - the "other" vw

dc · Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2016 6:25 am Post subject: Re: Type 3 Truck - the "other" vw

Trying a color change Shocked

Here's a couple coats of B L A C K on the the tail-gate and new apron... currently re-working and refining the rear fenders for paint prep.

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MonT3 · Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2016 6:03 am Post subject: Re: Type 3 Truck - the "other" vw

I like where you're going with it dc. Keep at it!
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dc · Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 1:41 pm Post subject: Re: Type 3 Truck - the "other" vw

Made my own apron - welting - seals . I will mount them with a touch of glue to the fenders when it is re-assembled....

In the meantime, I got the rear fenders painted. Next up is the bed-sides above the rear fenders.
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dc · Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 7:43 pm Post subject: Re: Type 3 Truck - the "other" vw

Just about have all of the trim, emblems, handles, chrome, etc. off the type 3 truck Shocked

Did some prep work to get the hood fitting better... planning my next moves. Wink

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dc · Posted: Mon May 02, 2016 4:30 pm Post subject: Re: Type 3 Truck - the "other" vw

More body-paint progress Smile

Lots of smoothing/painting and prep work to the cab area of the truck to get it to this point. Going with a two-tone almond white on top and black below. I think this will give it a nice retro truck look.

It's a reasonable close match to the safari frame and the same paint as the wheels...

The overall plan is two coats of base by me and then professionally applied clear Cool

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dc · Posted: Sat May 07, 2016 6:14 pm Post subject: Re: Type 3 Truck - the "other" vw

Decided to make a change with the seats. The '67 Low-backs that were in there were in bad shape-- ripped, bad springs, loose in the tracks. etc.

Also, if you remember, there is the issue of the safari window sliders near the back of the driver and passenger's heads at certain settings Shocked

So...I've been debating and hunting around for a while. Settled on some decent Mercedes seats: Tan vinyl leatherette with pleats and headrests- out of a big old Diesel Sedan from 1985, not sure what model. I think they are just vintage enough to still look OK Rolling Eyes

As much as I like the look of low-backs and my general dis-taste for high-backs, I felt like it had to be done. They are comfortable and likely much safer.

I re-used the VW bases and they are securely attached. Hoo-ray, one more item off the list.

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