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PostPosted: Sun Apr 15, 2018 7:17 pm    Post subject: Re: 1960 RHD rural mail car Reply with quote

POS narrowed beams. Won't have that problem with a stock setup...


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PostPosted: Sun Apr 15, 2018 7:21 pm    Post subject: Re: 1960 RHD rural mail car Reply with quote

Ain't nuttin but a thang....easy fix. Glad its JUST that. I'll rock the look until i get sick of it....then back up to stock she goes. Remember...I don't throw anything away.

I found the good rear factory drums i had too. Time to clean em up.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 15, 2018 8:07 pm    Post subject: Re: 1960 RHD rural mail car Reply with quote

Looking good!

I'm ready for an engine project......
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 15, 2018 8:09 pm    Post subject: Re: 1960 RHD rural mail car Reply with quote

I should just bring everything i have for you and you can just see what all you'll need. I' ve been contemplating just having rimco put the lower end together and i assembling the rest. We will see. Lots of expensive purchases to come yet.
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 25, 2019 4:22 pm    Post subject: Re: 1960 RHD rural mail car Reply with quote

I've made some progress in the last couple weeks. The headlight wiring harness is in. Wires by VWLOOMS.com

So far everything is spot on the way it's supposed to be, so thanks guys!

I've been assembling mainly the front end bits and pieces. All fender beading is in, both running boards are mounted, front turn signals are on, brake system is completely plumbed and functional.

I received my new rims. I had to mount one to see what it'll look like. I love them!

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 25, 2019 5:35 pm    Post subject: Re: 1960 RHD rural mail car Reply with quote

I'm not much of a patina guy.
That being said. Your car looks great. That shine makes the finish sooooo much easier on the eyes.

Thanks for the link to VWLooms.com. If I ever need a wiring loom. That will be my go to place.

Please keep posting updates. I wanna see the final product.

Good Luck.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 26, 2019 5:09 am    Post subject: Re: 1960 RHD rural mail car Reply with quote

I appreciate the compliments. It's been a fun project. I wish it would be closer to being done, but we're being the end anyhow.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 26, 2019 5:54 am    Post subject: Re: 1960 RHD rural mail car Reply with quote

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Leave the Pope's nose off & mount the tag to the bumper so you can retain the "Slender man" silhouette visible on the deck lid.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 26, 2019 5:55 am    Post subject: Re: 1960 RHD rural mail car Reply with quote

Isn't that cool? I've never even noticed that!
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 26, 2019 4:27 pm    Post subject: Re: 1960 RHD rural mail car Reply with quote

The slender man, playing the harmonica! Embarassed Smile
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 12, 2019 7:53 pm    Post subject: Re: 1960 RHD rural mail car Reply with quote

It's been awhile since the last update. I've actually got a lot done on it, just no pictures. I'll have to take some good overall pics again shortly.

Wire harness is in now

Exterior lights are done

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Steering column is in, waiting on a blinker switch, then I'll install the steering wheel.

Engine is done, almost ready to install.

I'm also almost ready to install the gas tank.

I'll be putting all the seats back together soon.

I'm still looking for a very nice original grey rear mat to match the NOS front one I have.

That's all for now. Happy fall!
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 12, 2019 8:28 pm    Post subject: Re: 1960 RHD rural mail car Reply with quote

JoelH wrote:


I'm still looking for a very nice original grey rear mat to match the NOS front one I have.



Wow you're lucky to have some RHD front mats! A whole nation of Australian bug owners would like to find good RHD rubber mats. They're unobtanium! New or old!

After all, us and the Poms all drive Rural Mail Cars. They're not so rare! Very Happy
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 12, 2019 8:33 pm    Post subject: Re: 1960 RHD rural mail car Reply with quote

Are yours US spec though?
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 12, 2019 8:56 pm    Post subject: Re: 1960 RHD rural mail car Reply with quote

JoelH wrote:
Are yours US spec though?


What's that?

I would expect yours is either a Model 112 - Standard Sedan - RHD or a Model 114 -Deluxe (Export) RHD. (compared to Model 111 and 113 for LHD). That's how they would have come out of the factory. Maybe there were slight differences for indicator lights etc.

I would AssuMe that they ordered a RHD vehicle and just delivered it to the US. We probably have LHD vehicles here too in the past for the same duty.
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 13, 2019 1:35 pm    Post subject: Re: 1960 RHD rural mail car Reply with quote

us spec would require override bumpers and turn signals mounted on fenders.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 23, 2019 4:32 pm    Post subject: Re: 1960 RHD rural mail car Reply with quote

Very cool find. Looking forward to seeing it done.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 5:43 am    Post subject: Re: 1960 RHD rural mail car Reply with quote

How is this project going?
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 9:15 am    Post subject: Re: 1960 RHD rural mail car Reply with quote

I think I just drooled a bit on my phone. Looks nice!
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 18, 2020 9:30 am    Post subject: Re: 1960 RHD rural mail car Reply with quote

little update. Still working on the car.... Crying or Very sad Some things just take forever. This is one of them. I was able to get the Tranny and Engine in the car here a couple weeks ago however. It's starting to really come together. I also was able to finally get a turn signal switch and get that installed too, so I'm getting to the point where it's assemble the doors, put the interior together, install windows and it should be pretty close to done.

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 18, 2020 5:01 pm    Post subject: Re: 1960 RHD rural mail car Reply with quote

i love it . i freakin absolutly love it . bet it looks good in person
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