TheSamba.com :: Everett's 1954 Single Cab

December 15, 2006	• Freed up driver's rear gate latch with some rust breaker
April 16, 2006	• Removed glued-on 55-57 style reflectors from corners
March 26, 2006	• Located single matching original Barndoor taillight I needed at Bakersfield show
March 25, 2006	• Dropped transmission off for check out and rebuild
February 26, 2006	• Located matching NOS right lever shock at OCTO, lucky!
January, 2006	• Located NOS left lever shock on eBay
December 18, 2005	• Transmission out
December 10, 2005	• Worked on removing transmission
November, 2005	• Started removal of rear end for transmission rebuild
June, 2005	• Located nice used original Barndoor taillight, need one more
February-October, 2005	• Waiting to get replacement Barndoor rear end... didn't work out
January?, 2005	• Blew first and second gear(?) hauling concrete to the dump
July 24-25, 2004	• Resealed passenger rear axle • Tightened and safety-wired shift coupler • Tune-up
June 8, 2004	• Stripped a few more primer spots from the roof line • Touched up driver's side lower paint that had been ground to metal by a dumb previous owner with some Dove Blue • Cleaned interior, front seat, and floor mat • Reinstalled hoops
June 6, 2004	• Fixed misc. oil leaks • Reinstalled door and kick panels
June 5, 2004	• Misc. welding - deck lid prop mount, front bumper side mounts, engine compartment side panel was loose, repair of passenger side front seat backrest mount • Repainted hubcap logos and cleaned up a couple used original hubcaps
June 2, 2004	• New tires mounted and balanced
June 1, 2004	• Cleaned and repainted old set of 16" rims to mount the new tires. Powder coating of new set won't be ready for the Classic
May 31, 2004	• Resealed driver's rear axle • Degreased engine • Cleaned up rims for painting • Painted single spare rim • Cleaned up 3rd brake light assembly
May 30, 2004	• Located original hoops and canvas assembly
May 26, 2004	• Installed "new" 20- engine
May 25, 2004	• Received new set of date-matched 16" rims • Removed all broken hubcaps clips from new rims
May 23, 2004	• New rear rubber brake hoses • Replaced driver's side axle boot • Adjusted angle and shape of rear metal brake lines • Spent a couple hours cleaning the engine compartment paint • New engine compartment seals
May 22, 2004	• More 20- engine cleanup and assembly
May 18, 2004	• More 20- engine cleanup and assembly
May 17, 2004	• Removed engine • Cleaned up 20- engine I found a while back for possible install
May 16, 2004	• Reinstalled window frames • Installed re-keyed door handles and treasure chest lock, thanks to Gabriel • Test fit front bumper with new bumper brackets. "Adjusted" bumper brackets
May 13, 2004	• Reassembled window frames with new seals and hardware
May 10, 2004	• Installed new driver's window frame top seal
May 9, 2004	• Installed new passenger window frame top seal • Cleaned and re-greased wiper motor and linkage • Installed replacement wiper pivots • Polished out deck lid paint as a test
May 8, 2004	• Drilled out broken hubcap clips on two 16" wheels • Assembled bottom portion of passenger window frame with new seals
May 6, 2004	• Installed new bumper brackets • Removed broken driver's and passenger side bumper mounts
May 5, 2004	• Stripped down passenger door window frame • Removed door handle and treasure chest lock for re-keying
May 4, 2004	• Drilled Beetle rear bumper brackets for Barndoor usage • Prepped new side bumper mounts for installation
May 3, 2004	• Removed welded-on later front bumper brackets
May 1-2, 2004	• Stripped primer from roof • Straightened driver's rear corner • Straightened front floor • Adjusted doors • Prepped and painted headlight bucket rear sides (inside cab) • Prepped and painted edge of driver's door frame • Prepped driver's front side for touch-up • Disassembled driver's window frames to install correct glass and new seals • Stripped and cleaned new Barndoor-style front bumper • Sealed up a few open bed wood holes in the bed with silicone • Removed a couple various hooks that were screwed into the rear gate
January 22, 2004	• Cut the right half of a front floor mat from a nasty cargo mat I had
January 17, 2004	• Picked up the left half of a front floor mat made from a cargo mat, thanks to RK • Located a correct church key, thanks to MW
January 14, 2004	• Disassembled and greased shifter assembly • Checked oil leak • Cleaned rear engine tin and rear apron • Replaced hacked-up crank tin with good used piece • Partially removed mystery primer from driver's side • Cleaned all glass, removed all sticker residue • Added missing door panel screws
January 13, 2004	• Installed temporary set of rims/tires for upcoming trip. Thanks to Jim for the loan. • Tightened fuel tap - it was leaking • Cleaned engine and transmission • Replaced driver's side axle boot • Installed license lens • Greased shift linkage some more
January 12, 2004	• Replaced fuel tap with NOS unit • Greased shift linkage • Adjusted e-brake and brake shoes • Checked dwell, adjusted timing and idle speed • Installed correct driver's inner door handle and black trim piece • Installed new front shocks
January 11, 2004	• Replaced fuel lines • Corrected fuel line routing • Repaired brake light connections and wiring • Fixed headlights • Red light on. Fixed generator, installed new upper brush and polarized it • First pass at cleaning engine compartment • Installed new front seat • Installed treasure chest door prop • Installed exhaust tip
January 10, 2004	• Bought it back! :-)

1999-2004	• Truck passes through various owners...

July 8, 1999	• Sold it
June 13, 1999	• VW Classic - purchased hoops and wood
April 30, 1999	• Noticed my "new" 40hp exhaust was cracked at the damper connection, had a friend weld it up.
April 23, 1999	• Messed around with the oil pump studs a bit more, drilling and tapping galore, no resolution yet.
April 11, 1999	• Picked up a complete used 40 hp exhaust at a local show.
March 20, 1999	• Messed around with re-assembling the 40 hp engine a bit, broke off some oil pump studs, doh!
February 20, 1999	• Reinstalled original split-case rear end, slapped on some temporary tires to get the Single Cab moved to my new house.
January 17, 1999	• Completed spring plate painting, installed 'em
January 16, 1999	• Reassembled transmission side plates
January 1 and 3, 1999	• Reinstalled input shaft, cleaned out old seals. • Cleaned side plates. • Removed spring plates - cleaned, prepped and primed. • Installed new transmission oil seal.
December 31, 1998	• Purchased replacement side gears and fulcrum plates
August 26, 1998	• Determined necessary items needed to install tunnel-case transmission setup.
August 15, 1998	• Cleaned and degreased heater boxes and other misc. parts. • Was wondering why part of driver's side body was primer and not original paint so I lightly sanded part of the area down with 400 grit sandpaper. Weird, just primer over some original paint and some bare metal, body is straight, perhaps PO wanted to take off some surface rust?
August 14, 1998	• Found set of correct 36hp heater boxes, split-case Type 2 nosecone, and ground strap.
July 24, 1998	• Picked up excellent used split-case rubber nose cone seal and 36hp rear tin.
July 23, 1998	• Found good 36hp engine, may use in vehicle.
July 22, 1998	• Removed axles/brakes from transmission.
July 21, 1998	• Removed rear end from vehicle.
July 18, 1998	• Removed engine to replace oil pump and crank pulley washer, transmission drive shaft came out with the engine! Dang...
July 14, 1998	• Sent letter and money to Germany for factory data
July 5, 1998	• Wired and installed tachometer, oil temperature, and oil pressure gauges and senders • Checked operation of oil relief spring • Changed oil to 20/50W, changed filter • Noticed front 'skin' was replaced with NOS piece
June 29, 1998	• Miscellaneous clean-up of engine compartment • Installation of 40hp rear engine tin
June 23, 1998	• Purchased parts to place Single Cab into daily driver duty
June 22, 1998	• Adjusted shifter • Examined vehicle for parts needed
June 20, 1998	• Purchased from California 3rd owner Driving home