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55samba
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 Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2016 9:01 am Post subject: Re: 1955 Single Cab Resto |
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If you take the u-shaped copper things off by removing the two screws and then stick the tail lights on the bus the rest will fall into place  (they are the brackets)
Nice bus, looks great! |
So would they go on the same as they are mounted in the pic? I tried that and it almost seems the screw isn't long enough. Oh and thanks! |
Yes, same as in the photos. You may have to grind the u-shaped bracket ends down or get some longer screes. The gasket will even make it worse. |
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V-Dub Guy
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Location: Canada
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| Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2017 9:04 am Post subject: Re: 1955 Single Cab Resto |
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Been a while since I've posted here so I thought I'd update. Been very busy with life but the warmer weather creeping up on us I've got a bit of renewed spark. Took the motor to Bill Vallis's place (Vallis Motor Sport) for final assembly. What a wealth of knowledge this man has with vintage VW performance. I will update with pics as they become available.
Also gas tank is out for cleaning and powder coating and should be done next week.
Box of parts!!
The boys in Bills shop. This place is VW heaven!!!!!
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V-Dub Guy
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| Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2018 2:37 pm Post subject: Re: 1955 Single Cab Resto |
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Ya my wife is awesome!!!!!! Got this for me for our anniversary for the ‘55 single cab!! Seller forgot a few pieces and will be shipping them shortly.
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V-Dub Guy
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| Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2018 12:12 pm Post subject: Re: 1955 Single Cab Resto |
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Motor.......DONE!!
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62DoKaGuy
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| Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2018 12:57 pm Post subject: Re: 1955 Single Cab Resto |
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Motor.......DONE!!
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Looks like one mean motorscooter! What does that work out to for size (cc's/hp)? Glad to see another one coming together!
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| ...I went at it from both ends but going from the rear didn't seem to do anything, although I did spray some rust breaker in there... |
4/62 Double Cab
5/61 Panel (sold)
4/59 Single Cab (sold) |
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V-Dub Guy
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| Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2018 5:49 pm Post subject: Re: 1955 Single Cab Resto |
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| V-Dub Guy wrote: |
Motor.......DONE!!
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Looks like one mean motorscooter! What does that work out to for size (cc's/hp)? Glad to see another one coming together! |
Thanks!! Come along way so far. As far as HP I’m not 100% sure. There
Was a bit of discussion on this on my other thread. (Below). Not only had the top end done. Had the cam done, heads messaged, larger pistons etc....
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...mp;start=0 |
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V-Dub Guy
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| Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2019 10:58 am Post subject: Re: 1955 Single Cab Resto |
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Cleaning up my tags trying to soak them in come Coke a Cola.
Not sure how it will work but if anyone has a better solution I’m all ears!!
These pics are how they look now. Will let them soak for a bit to see if it works
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V-Dub Guy
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| Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2019 1:48 pm Post subject: Re: 1955 Single Cab Resto |
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So here is an update....... I was not happy with the initial paint job I got done on the truck. The paint was good however when it came to sand/cut/polish, it didn’t take away the deep scratches and it was blown down to the primer in some spots. So I made the decision to completely redo the paint.
With that said I was able to get my gates finally finished and back from the body shop. Very happy how they turned out. Just need a final sand with some 600 to get a few imperfections out.
So now what’s next... Well it’s on its way this coming Tuesday to a reputable classics restoration shop for a complete repaint. Goal is to have it complete this spring.
Will post progress as I go.
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Culito
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| Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 11:27 am Post subject: Re: 1955 Single Cab Resto |
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Wow, 5-year project. Looks fabulous.
Question: Where does the Fram filter pull the oil from, and send it back to?
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V-Dub Guy
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| Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 11:43 am Post subject: Re: 1955 Single Cab Resto |
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| Culito wrote: |
Wow, 5-year project. Looks fabulous.
Question: Where does the Fram filter pull the oil from, and send it back to? |
Yes it’s been a long process however very enjoyable!
As for the fram fiilter it’s actually not actually hooked up...just mocked up to look like it is. From everyone I’ve spoke to, including this thread, all they do is collect a bunch of sludge! Lol. |
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RUSS914
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| Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2019 7:20 am Post subject: Re: 1955 Single Cab Resto |
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Great Build! Thanks for sharing your build and tricks to get things to work/ fit.
Russ |
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V-Dub Guy
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| Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2019 8:16 am Post subject: Re: 1955 Single Cab Resto |
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Great Build! Thanks for sharing your build and tricks to get things to work/ fit.
Russ |
Thanks a bunch Russ. It’s been a long Resto.....good at times....bad at times but that’s what these projects are all about. |
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V-Dub Guy
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| Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 2:39 pm Post subject: Re: 1955 Single Cab Resto |
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Gates are done.
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ToolBox
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| Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2019 10:22 am Post subject: Re: 1955 Single Cab Resto |
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| Culito wrote: |
Wow, 5-year project. Looks fabulous.
Question: Where does the Fram filter pull the oil from, and send it back to? |
There is a fitting on the oil pressure switch and returns to a drilled and tapped hole on the gen stand. Later motors use a special gen stand stud for the return. |
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V-Dub Guy
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| Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2019 1:30 pm Post subject: Re: 1955 Single Cab Resto |
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Mmmmmm....Nothing like a newly painted set of pressed bumpers
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V-Dub Guy
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| Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2019 7:36 pm Post subject: Re: 1955 Single Cab Resto |
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A few shots of the truck fresh out of paint.
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V-Dub Guy
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| Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 10:32 am Post subject: Re: 1955 Single Cab Resto |
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Vin tags installed. Still used the original flat head pan screws.
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59rusty
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| Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 10:40 am Post subject: Re: 1955 Single Cab Resto |
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| Are those the results just from soaking in coke? How long did they soak? They and the rest of the bus are looking amazing!! |
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V-Dub Guy
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| Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 10:50 am Post subject: Re: 1955 Single Cab Resto |
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| Are those the results just from soaking in coke? How long did they soak? They and the rest of the bus are looking amazing!! |
No the soaking in Coke really didn’t do much. I used Autosol at first to loosen up the surface rust then I took them to a brass wire wheel. |
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| Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 2:38 pm Post subject: Re: 1955 Single Cab Resto |
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Wow you sure have done some nice work there, looks amazing.
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