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Wed Nov 04, 2015 12:43 pm

jtauxe wrote: skills@eurocarsplus wrote: looks good!

so did you just lay the drivers seat stand mat horizontally and go for it?

I really wish these were made. I could use one as well

I could use three of them! One single cab, one double cab, and one 9-seat Transporter.

Send me a PM, I might be able to help you out.

Mon Jul 18, 2016 5:31 am

It has been awhile since the last update. Engine is in (thanks Colin!), took my first drive around the block in 10 years. A couple neighbors came out of their house and cheered. Guess they are tired of seeing it parked in the garage.

Engine lid installed.

Rear bumper assembled

Rear bumper installed (still need to bolt it up).

Important to have a guard dog in this neighborhood.

Jig I made for reassembling the side vent windows. Too bad most of the frame gets covered with the seal, the powder coating turned out great.

Mon Jul 18, 2016 7:38 am

That's great!
Enjoy
Tcash

Mon Jul 18, 2016 9:00 am

Everything looks really good. Congrats on the first drive!

Mon Jul 18, 2016 11:20 am

70Crew wrote: Fellow Samba Members –

I could really use your collective wisdom and input!

Your an idiot for trusting a seller.

:D :D :D :D :D

Contgratulations and don't tell her I told you so...that looks great!!!

Mon Jul 18, 2016 11:49 am

Abscate wrote:
Your an idiot

hmm

:D Sorry, I couldn't resist.

Mon Jul 18, 2016 2:28 pm

Pinetops wrote: Abscate wrote:
Your an idiot

hmm

:D Sorry, I couldn't resist.

:D :D :D :D

Mon Aug 01, 2016 7:47 am

How much do you have left before your son's wedding? Your other thread stated you were in a hurry, but didn't give much detail as to what you are lacking. If you are driving it, sounds like you are good to go for the wedding. Is there something major stopping you from using it?

Can't wait to see your finish product. Have a buddy here in Texas who completed his DC and drives it a lot. Good luck.

Thu Aug 04, 2016 4:52 pm

Front bumper and dash top on. Both went rather smoothly.... I needed a couple that went according to plan.

Tue Aug 09, 2016 5:24 pm

Almost ready to fly

Sewfine kick panels

Thu Aug 11, 2016 5:14 pm

Wolfsburg West powder coated work truck hub caps

Thu Aug 11, 2016 5:43 pm

Looking GgggggRRR 8

Mon Aug 15, 2016 6:41 am

It was a productive weekend, with all the side glass now in, mirrors on, door seals on and aligned. BIG shout out to asiab3 (Robbie) for seeing my shameless plea and stopping to help. He has been a godsend, working tirelessly for 2 days straight in the Midwest heat and humidity with only occasional breaks for pop tarts. Well, maybe a beer break or two plus a quick trip to the beach, but mostly work. Windshield install appointment set for Wednesday.

Mon Aug 15, 2016 7:11 am

He's everywhere! Goodonya both!

Wed Aug 17, 2016 6:33 pm

First drive in 10 years

Wed Aug 17, 2016 9:00 pm

Finally! Looks amazing 8)

Wed Aug 17, 2016 10:25 pm

70Crew wrote: First drive in 10 years

Wow.. that beauty looks showroom fresh! Well done.

Good on Robbie! It's great to see him out on the road, doing what he loves.

Sun Aug 21, 2016 5:21 pm

Congrats!!!

Its very inspiring to see where you were to where you are now. Glad you stuck with it and got the help you needed to be able to see this beauty in its full potential.

Great, just great!

**Also props to Robbie coming through.

Mon Aug 22, 2016 5:23 am

Thanks everyone. Yes, I couldn't have done it without Colin and Robbie. Well, I might have been able to but it wouldn't have been pretty. :-)

New vapor barriers

New door panels installed

Tilt frame powdercoated and new ash slats installed (can't get in and out of the garage with this thing installed!).

Mon Aug 22, 2016 6:13 am

Super awesome. Congratz on a fine looking ride. When is the wedding? I'm pretty sure they will be super excited for the ride in the back.

Do you plan on putting bed liner in the back? or getting a rubber mat of some kind for protection?