60 Single Cab

imtb · Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2015 9:00 am Post subject: 60 Single Cab

I picked this up for a winter project. Runs and drives but need some sorting out. Dropped spindles, Disc brakes up front., straight axle with 68 bug tranny. 1600DP. Little rougher than excepted but it will work out ok. Here are some pics. My plan is drive it and work on it. Keep it running. I like the stance but didnt like the little tires. I think I going to install red9 coilovers for front. In back I put the wagon west adjustable spring plates. Rebuilt front end with new swing lever bushing and rebuilt steering box from Wolfgang. I like the patina but working on cleanning up some of it. I would like to redo the window frames and install new seals.

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TryToBeOriginal · Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2015 6:37 am Post subject:

That is an awesome looking truck!

imtb · Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2015 12:09 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the reply, i was starting get worried.
Here is the mighty 1600DP after putting the empi carbs, 009 dizzy, and the awesome A1 sidewinder.

My son home from college really enjoyed driving the single all week. Its not so perfect I didnt worry too much about it.

Planning on hooking up gas gauge this weekend.

nimbus · Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2015 3:11 pm Post subject:

Nice one!
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imtb · Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2015 6:32 am Post subject:

Installed my gas gauge, its really nice know how fuel you have.

Next up 12v wiper motor.

imtb · Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2015 6:25 am Post subject:

I had fun driving the truck all weekend. My nephew wanted to use my Thing for a photo shoot for his wedding announcement. He didnt know I have a single cab so used that too. Here is a couple of pics.
The Thing it is pretty much in storage for winter now.

vwnut1 · Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2015 8:30 am Post subject:

Absolutely love it, nice find. The stance is great and it appears to be pretty solid and cancer free. Single Cab's are my all time favorite air-cooled VW. I may be searching for one after I complete my current VW project, a '64 Bug. I should have bought one 10-years ago when prices were lower:)
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69vwcarl · Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2015 10:50 am Post subject:

Killer truck ! Enjoy it!
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imtb · Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 7:05 pm Post subject:

I was inspired by Aussie 56 build and how he did his patina but, bummed he had an accident.
I have been hitting it hard with the steel wool and rubbing compound. Like the result for now.
I did the upper part of front and still need to do lower part. Surprising how much it cleanned up. The OG paint is underneath.

St, ll working on door, bed gates inner panels worked.

I did get the wiper motor installed and works good with WW 12v armature.

imtb · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2015 11:04 am Post subject:

Installed coil overs last night on the front and dial the ride height. The beam is stock so tires where rubbing on dogleg and so no more rubbing and still has a nice stance.

TinCanFab · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2015 9:34 pm Post subject:

I would totally rock it Very Happy

keep on buffin!
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imtb · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2015 6:49 am Post subject:

Getting it dialed in with the coil overs.
I like how tight door is to dog leg.

imtb · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2015 7:42 pm Post subject:

Got tunes! Wasnt looking forward to this job but happy with the result. Nice haivng some music.! Retro sounds basic model with premium in dash speaker, going to add sub later. It took me day and half to install, argh. Turned out nice and clean.

panel · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2015 7:52 pm Post subject:

Nice assorted stable of Volkswagen's you have.
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imtb · Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2015 7:36 am Post subject:

Few updates. Been drivng the truck the past few days and fun fun. I hooked one of the heater boxes and have some heat.
Installed the 12V armature for the wiper motor and now have on working wiper. I actually put it to use driving home from work in the rain. Worked pretty good.
I drove the truck to a vintage motorcycle show the other night and it was foggy coming home so, I thought need a a foglight. still need to wire up.

Update the whole wiper motor I also installled the Wolfgang safari wiper shaft.

Made this hole plug for the antena delete.

mandraks · Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2015 2:29 pm Post subject:

imtb · Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2015 7:39 am Post subject: Re: 60 Single Cab

Not much to report. Smal stuff.

Made my own drink holder and junk collector holder, it can go on floor or seat. I like how it turned out and works.

I was wanting 3rd brake light but didnt want to cut or drill holes. So I installed these lic. plate light bolts and hooked up to brake lights.

This oil leak is concering me, I think it is the oil cooler seals leaking. Just keeping an eye on it and staritn collecting parts for a 2 liter.

BulliBill · Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2015 7:53 am Post subject: Re: 60 Single Cab

Cool Single-Cab! I haven't seen it before locally (I'm in St Charles). Were you at the Benton Park or Unban Chestnut VW events?

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imtb · Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2015 8:39 am Post subject: Re: 60 Single Cab

Hey Bullibill,

I am in Fenton and I didnt have it ready in time for Urban Chestnut, but wanted to have it there.

I was going to PM and see if you could help me with my window seals and I would like to see your collection. I am going to pull them out when weathe gets bad for paint and new seals. Window rattles are getting old.

Any othe VW show this year?

nynone4 · Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2015 12:36 pm Post subject: Re: 60 Single Cab

Nice truck! I really like the license plate bolt idea for third (and fourth) brake lights. Just curious - where did you find those? Might have to try that on my single cab as well. Very Happy

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