VW Tractor Trailer (Mini)

kingkarmann · Samba Member Joined: November 05, 2003 Posts: 4111

Uh, Breaker One-Nine, this here's the Rubber Duck
You got a copy on me Pig-Pen? C'mon

Uh, yeah 10-4 Pig Pen, fer sure, fer sure
By golly it's clean clear to Flag-Town, C'mon

Uh, yeah, that's a big 10-4 Pig-Pen,
Yeah, we definitely got us the front door good buddy,
Mercy sakes alive, looks like we got us a convoy Very Happy

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bmtx · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 10:43 pm Post subject:

blankmange · Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 4:17 am Post subject:

while I have to admire the work and effort that went into this, my only reservation would have to be the fuel tank mounted in the nose....
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volkswagenut · Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 5:14 am Post subject:

HermanSwanson · Samba Member Joined: December 29, 2006 Posts: 100

Semis rule
I would've painted it red, my favorite color Wink

jcpatrickharrison · Samba Member Joined: November 23, 2005 Posts: 294

Glad you enjoyed the truck work! The original idea was a small work truck to hall trash to the land fill, but it just got out of hand! We have other pics on the other half of the idea.... There was another trailer, which consisted of a smaller wooden bed to haul trash!

The rig was sold in the late 70's to finance a move to a larger facility, for more creativity. Last I heard about it, was 20+ years ago. I hope it hasn't gone down hill too much.

Rear tag axle was a non powered floater, spring loaded side to side so it could run slightly out of track to prevent excessive tire wear while making tight corners.

1600 engine on interstate was not a good idea. Long uphill grades were at times 35 MPH and other rigs would be passing going up to 25 MPH faster making some anxious moments. On the level, I could manage about 60-65 MPH.

Fuel tank and grille combo was to give normal water cooled truck appearance, not to push an air cooled heritage.

Brakes, OH ME - tractor frint stock 59 van, drive axle - 63 Type III backing plates w/ 5 lug early drums, (Try and find some of those today!) tag axle - 67 type I drums - no backing plates or shoes.

Trailer axle : 70 cadilac El Dorado stock dropped axle with all Caddy hydraulic parts. Note: a seperate beetle hydraulic master cylinder was mounted on floating 5th wheel mount to apply trailer brakes whenever trailer started pushing the tractor. This was especially handy when slowing down headed downhill. In event of a panic stop this worked amazingly well.

Thanks... let me know if there are any more questions!

J

mustard_madman · Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 12:27 am Post subject:

PUSSY WAGON!

I love it man!!

crass camper · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 3:11 pm Post subject:

That's a little cracker Cool

someone on here must know it's where abouts

Did it have a name

KiteBug64 · Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 8:49 am Post subject:

What size are the rear tires on that thing??

SpongeBob SquareBack · Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 2:37 pm Post subject:

should've put a sleeper cab in it ... Shocked

but the thing is awsome ..i'd def. roll that thing

Herbie3Rivers · Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 8:32 pm Post subject:

That bus is so cool on so many levels. It has to be floating around out there somewhere. Put Randy Carlson on the scent. He'll be able to turn it up.

I don't think it would be all that hard to replicate using todays technology.
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vwmoneypit · Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 8:49 pm Post subject:

yeah 10-4 rubberducky the smokie on your tail is just laughin at your boots over ...l.o.l. too cool as soon as i can find one when i get a shop u will see another i would have never thunk this on my own but now hopefully with your permission i would like to build another with water kooled set up and dual shortened one ton toyota axels for wieght and stopping sheesh that must have been sketchy.

jmsmilin · Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 6:16 pm Post subject:

wow, has this made it to the abortions thread yet?
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ovalboy · Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 6:50 pm Post subject:

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DMNCLNR · Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 1:22 am Post subject:

that things Great! Smile

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sixfootdan · Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 6:59 am Post subject:

75crew · Samba Member Joined: March 24, 2008 Posts: 21 Location: UK

thats awesome Cool

Sure hope its survived, if it ever comes up i want to buy it Wink

zombie · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 10:57 am Post subject:

It has to be around somewhere. How could that thing disappear?
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White99z · Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 12:02 pm Post subject:

That is really cool! I think I found a use for that rotted, wooden bed single cab. Anyone?!?


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