Welcoming Arándano: a 1975 single cab

[jtauxe]

It is with great pleasure that I introduce my latest acqisition: A 1975 Single Cab that I have named Arándano, since it is originally from Mexico, it is blue, and I like the sound of "Arándano".

This is, of course, an unusual pickup in the US, being a '75. Although the dual-carbureted GD engine (clearly not original) needs work (it ran roughly when I bought it and does not run now), and there is much deferred maintenance to be attended to, the body is in remarkably good shape, with little rust to be found.

The M-codes are at the bottom of this posting, but it originally came with a number of neat features, including fog lights (gone, but the switch is still on the dash), rubber bumper inserts (gone), intermittent wipers (I have yet to confirm this), speedo in km/h with trip odometer (needs fixing), clock (needs fixing), and two treasure chest doors (all working from the same key!). It also has ambulance fans (one works), but these were not listed on the codes.

And, as a bonus (as if it needed more bonuses), I got the original PVC tilt from the previous previous owner, and it is in great condition. It also came with what he thought was a full setup of hoops, but in fact it is two pairs of the hoops, without the middle bow, the end hoop covers, or the wood stringers. So, that needs some work, but the critical parts are there.

I'm pretty jazzed about this one, and getting it running well and back to some of its former glory.

On the way home:

Safely home, in the driveway:

And some more pix:

And of course, a shot of the M-code plate:

M-Codes:

52 084 059
098 171 209 547
A7A751 A05 Z21 070 071
07 2 7707 ME 2610 51

Interpretation (with help from type2.com and http://www.vw-mplate.com):

098 radio model "Ingolstadt"
171 tubeless bias-ply tires (?)
209 PVC tilt
547 conservation (?)
A7A7 paint code L345: licht grau | light beige
51 interior leatherette dunkelbeige | dark beige
A05 M-codes 507/616:
507 vent wings in cab doors
616 back-up lights
Z21 package: Z01 and Z05:
Z01 bad weather package comprising:
652 interval wiper facility
659 halogen fog lamps
571 rear fog lamp
Z05 includes:
025 trip counter and clock
162 rubber on bumpers
070 tilt and bows for pick-up
071 second lid in side panel (storage compartmnet doors both sides)
07 day 7 of the month
2 February
7707 temporary serial number
ME delivered to Mexico
2 Type 2 body
61 Pickup, LHD
0 ?
5 engine 51 kW | 70 BHP
Type 1 (AS) - 1584cc, 37 kW (50 bhp DIN) - Stiff instead of torsion suspended clutch plate
1 manual transaxle
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John
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1969 Transporter, 1971 Westfalia, 1976, 1977, 1976, 1977, 1971, 1973, 1977 Westfalias,
1979 Champagne Sunroof, 1974 Westfalia Automatic, 1979 Transporter, 1972 Sportsmobile, 1973 Transporter Wild Westerner, 1974 Westfalia parts bus, 1975 Mexican single cab *FOR SALE*, 1978 Irish 4-door double cab RHD

[CoastalAirCooledVW]

I would kill for a late bay single cab like that
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1966 Velvet Green Standard

[white74westy]

Nice Score!

[shiningstar76]

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[guitarman63mm]

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- 1974 Safaré Custom Camper. 091 trans + Dual Weber 34 ICTs + Pertronix SVDA + 1.7L 914 T4 engine.

[germansupplyscott]

[Skoolieman]

That is awesome! Congrats. It doesnt really look like there is much to do but enjoy it.
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'69 Westfalia Camper~Cassidy
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[Randy in Maine]

I don't get out much. What is a PVC tilt?

If I fly out to ABQ, can I help you play with it?

[old DKP driver]

That is SWEET....And sure beats the diesel vanagon's that we got here in the 80's

Congratulations
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[busdaddy]

I'm very jealous

Randy: the tilt is the tent that covers the rear load area, obviously that one wasn't made from cotton canvas.
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[Randy in Maine]

Thanks BD!

I need one of those.

[jtauxe]

[jtauxe]

So, now i need to get this thing running again...

It died on the way home. Just lost power on the highway.

So, the diagnosis begins: I know I need fuel, air, and spark. I've checked the coil, and it is sparking. The little electric fuel pump makes noise with the key in the ON position, though it is doing a lot of clicking.

I suppose I need to see how much fuel it produces...

Any other diagnostic ideas? I'm not used to the carbureted contraptions.
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John
"Travelling in a fried-out Kombi, on a hippie trail, head full of zombie..." - Colin Hay and Ron Strykert
http://vw.tauxe.net
1969 Transporter, 1971 Westfalia, 1976, 1977, 1976, 1977, 1971, 1973, 1977 Westfalias,
1979 Champagne Sunroof, 1974 Westfalia Automatic, 1979 Transporter, 1972 Sportsmobile, 1973 Transporter Wild Westerner, 1974 Westfalia parts bus, 1975 Mexican single cab *FOR SALE*, 1978 Irish 4-door double cab RHD

[1967250s]

Yup, check your pump first, along with the fuel filter. How fresh is the gas?
Engine just lost power, no kocking or bad sounds? Engine turns over ok? Does the oil light work correctly/got oil in there? All vacuum/brake hoses hooked up?

[Colonel_Mustard]

Such a beautifully ugly vehicle. Congrats, I too am jealous.
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1984 VW Rabbit GTI
1977 VW Type 2 Westfalia
1972 VW Super Beetle

[Amskeptic]

[jtauxe]

So... engine diagnostics...

I can see spark at the coil jumping to the main coil wire, so there is spark.

The fuel pump delivered 1 gallon of gas in 3 minutes, with no back pressure.

So it looks like there is fuel, too.

The engine turns over with the starter, but never makes a hint of catching. So I do not suspect a vacuum leak, else it would catch and die.

What else is there to check?
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John
"Travelling in a fried-out Kombi, on a hippie trail, head full of zombie..." - Colin Hay and Ron Strykert
http://vw.tauxe.net
1969 Transporter, 1971 Westfalia, 1976, 1977, 1976, 1977, 1971, 1973, 1977 Westfalias,
1979 Champagne Sunroof, 1974 Westfalia Automatic, 1979 Transporter, 1972 Sportsmobile, 1973 Transporter Wild Westerner, 1974 Westfalia parts bus, 1975 Mexican single cab *FOR SALE*, 1978 Irish 4-door double cab RHD

[Red Fau Veh]

Could be a clogged jet, maybe clean the carb.
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1971 Deluxe Sunroof Bay 1905 stroker, dual idf40's, 74mm Scat forged crank, engle 110 cam. CB 044 heads, AutoCraft rockers, chromoly push rods
1973 Orange transporter stock type 4 with dual 40 Dellortos and Empi single quiet pack
1969 Adventurewagen blue whale Gene Berg 1776 built by Dave Kawell dual 36 DRLA's, Vintage Speed exhaust, Bosch 019 screamer
1961 Swivel Seat camper, L345 grey

[thewalrus]

Incredible score!!

Could you please take close up pictures of the dash for me? I'd like to see factory knob placement. Thanks!
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'73 Transporter 1.7L Dual Carb

[jtauxe]