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Everett's 1954 Single Cab
History | Initial
Condition | Data | Parts Needed | Log - Updated
January 27, 2007
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History
(As I know it, more research in the works)
Purchased new in 1954 in the Los Angeles area
Used by a Los Angeles area farmer on his property until 1987
Purchased from farmer by local enthusiast, who proceed to install a 1776cc engine and Bug
rear end
1776cc engine soon exploded from hauling stresses and it was parked for 10 years.
Another LA enthusiast bought it and brought it back to life with a Bug 40hp engine.
I bought it in 1998 and didn't do much until I sold it to a friend in 1999.
From there it went through a ton of quick owners.
I bought it again in 2004, making me the 4th and 9th owners
Highlights
Original interior
Late 20- engine
~51K original miles
Converted to 12-volt with Porsche small-diameter generator
Original rear end/transmission
Surface-rusted original paint
Fairly rust free - Small hole under battery plus surface rust
Front end hit in driver's corner, portion of nose replaced with 'skin'.
Rear tailgate nor original - wood gate was used on the farm
Barndoor Single Cab detail photos
Photo set from March 21, 2008
Photo set from April 7, 2008
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Letter from Germany
Please e-mail me if you have any of these parts for sale. Thanks!
The dealer where my Single Cab was purchased in 1954.
