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notchboy
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 Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2019 9:38 pm Post subject: Re: Type 3 Truck - the "other" vw |
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I agree - it feels like it needs something  |
Yeah what Mike said the"S".
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dc
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| Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 10:52 am Post subject: Re: Type 3 Truck - the "other" vw |
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Here's some pictures from the Classic yesterday - fun times!
Headed home on the ferry Chimacum
I'm looking for a SUBTLE Volkswagen and/or trim idea for the tail-gate -
Maybe like this:
Imagine the V O L K S W A G E N all the way across the body line - sort of like a "NAVIGATOR" - a clean, Sans Serif font in 2" Aluminum
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oxsign
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| Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 11:02 am Post subject: Re: Type 3 Truck - the "other" vw |
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Looks like a nice day for a show.
For something "subtle" I would think like a simple "VW" emblem like what on the front of the hood in the center with some kind of small chrome handle/lip under it for the gate. Or just a script emblem spelling out "Volkswagen". Script has a classy look to it.
I do agree with Ev about the rabbit gate. It's actually something I've thought about on my square as well. I even have the section hanging in my garage. Just not something I've gotten around to doing.
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| Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 12:06 pm Post subject: Re: Type 3 Truck - the "other" vw |
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The type 4 front nose emblem - "vw" with trim on either side might be cool...
I also like the Canadian style front Bug emblem script - maybe combined with a Cadillac/Chevy style "V" - kinda flashy though...
IMHO - The big Rabbit pickup style VOLKSWAGEN is just too big and 80's for this truck- not the look I'm going for
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oxsign
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| Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 12:29 pm Post subject: Re: Type 3 Truck - the "other" vw |
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| dc wrote: |
| The type 4 front nose emblem - "vw" with trim on either side might be cool... |
I like this idea. 
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| Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2019 11:06 am Post subject: Re: Type 3 Truck - the "other" vw |
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Meanwhile-
Filled (welded shut) the trim holes on the front edge of the hood:
I would love to fill/smooth the stock license plate holder on the front apron but I am not super confident in my abilities  The tail-gate project reminded me just how difficult good, smooth body work can be!
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| Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2019 4:48 pm Post subject: Re: Type 3 Truck - the "other" vw |
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Your truck looks really nice. You've come along way with it to be slightly intimidated by that little spot you could knock out in a weekend. You should go for it, take your time and you'll be happy you did rather than stare at it and wish. I believe you've done harder things on this car than that. Keep at it. This truck screams coolness Great job all around!
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| Posted: Sun Jul 28, 2019 12:32 pm Post subject: Re: Type 3 Truck - the "other" vw |
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| dc wrote: |
Meanwhile-
I would love to fill/smooth the stock license plate holder on the front apron but I am not super confident in my abilities The tail-gate project reminded me just how difficult good, smooth body work can be! |
As long as you're not in a hurry, or need the truck, you should be able to do it. I've seen a lot of your other repair work, and that hump shouldn't be a problem for you. Since you're probably still working outside in the driveway, you need to do it when it's not raining.
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| Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2019 10:37 am Post subject: Re: Type 3 Truck - the "other" vw |
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Thanks for the encouragement - I'm trying to wrap my head around the curves involved on that spot - it would be easier if I had a scrap like an apron piece that would a donor- but I can probably make that shape with some careful bending and shaping...
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| Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2019 10:44 am Post subject: Re: Type 3 Truck - the "other" vw |
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After MUCH searching - found these old cast aluminum letters- same size and NEARLY the same font as the "S" in the 1500 S badging...
These will go on the tailgate 
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| Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2019 6:25 pm Post subject: Re: Type 3 Truck - the "other" vw |
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| dc wrote: |
After MUCH searching - found these old cast aluminum letters- same size and NEARLY the same font as the "S" in the 1500 S badging...
These will go on the tailgate |
Nice, those look good. What are those from?
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| Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2019 8:20 pm Post subject: Re: Type 3 Truck - the "other" vw |
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Not sure what they are from - no pins for mounting- likely just old mailbox or business signage. They are nice cast aluminum - I have since polished and clearcoated them.
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| Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2019 5:14 pm Post subject: Re: Type 3 Truck - the "other" vw |
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Drove the car down to Gig Harbor today for a big, all-makes car show. Pretty fun show and talked with some cool people Walked around with the Pentax Spotmatic and the Rolleiflex (but also shot a few with the iPhone).
While I was at the show, I talked with Don, a previous owner of the truck. I had meet him once before when I was researching the history of the vehicle BUT today he had a picture to share with me  
This was EARLY 1980's - already looks pretty rough in the photo, but it was still a driver at that time. By the time I got it in 2009, it was worse and missing parts. Very fun to have a vintage shot of the truck - really the high-light of the day 
Yesterday, before the show, I messed around with bumper guards and decided I don't like them on there (at least for now). Nothing fits very well- even the stock Volvo guards I managed to find  - so back to clean and guard-less for now.
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Look at those FLAT tail-lights.... thanks Joel !
Here's the truck at the show earlier today....
Tony's 21-window got a lot of deserved attention!
On the way home (25 miles) one of my push-rod tube seals cracked open and leaked some oil - nothing too serious  just wet oil underneath.
Those collapsible tubes have been leaky ever since the motor was re-built -
gotta replace 'em....
Otherwise - the truck ran great - 60mph no problem
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| Posted: Sun Aug 04, 2019 1:45 am Post subject: Re: Type 3 Truck - the "other" vw |
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love the look with the flat tail lights.........
well i have to love them dont i...........
gives the rear a smoother look...........
love your work.........
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dc
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| Posted: Sun Aug 04, 2019 10:33 am Post subject: Re: Type 3 Truck - the "other" vw |
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Careful measuring and lay-out. I used 3M emblem adhesive - not really a fan- messy and tough to apply. I should have used the transfer tape/ adhesive style stuff 
Anyway, the "K" and the "W" are a bit goopy/messy.
And a "dramatic" night shot...
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| Posted: Sun Aug 04, 2019 10:58 am Post subject: Re: Type 3 Truck - the "other" vw |
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Careful measuring and lay-out. I used 3M emblem adhesive - not really a fan- messy and tough to apply. I should have used the transfer tape/ adhesive style stuff
Anyway, the "K" and the "W" are a bit goopy/messy.
And a "dramatic" night shot...
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That night shot looks great. If you had located them up a little higher on the gate, you could see the lettering better in the day light.
Congrats on getting the old pic of your truck. A little history is always nice.
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| Posted: Sun Aug 04, 2019 12:13 pm Post subject: Re: Type 3 Truck - the "other" vw |
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Thanks Bob!
I guess I went with that spot cuz it matches the belt line trim and sits right on the tail-gate character line🤷🏻♂️.
Next up is some horn work... I presently have no horns 😬
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| Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 10:05 am Post subject: Re: Type 3 Truck - the "other" vw |
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Thanks Bob!
I guess I went with that spot cuz it matches the belt line trim and sits right on the tail-gate character line🤷🏻♂️.
Next up is some horn work... I presently have no horns 😬 |
Well- It's been quite a while since updates... I found a really cool pair of horns at Ballard Reuse but haven't installed them. I have been VERY distracted by a new VW project in driveway: a '63 Ghia that I picked up in mid-November
Meanwhile, here's some "artsy" shots of the Truck using my Rolleiflex Grey Baby and a Toko (topcon) Primo Jr film camera. These cameras are great! They use 127 size film - the old "Super Slide" format; bigger than 35mm but smaller than medium format. The advantage is compact cameras with better quality/resolution than 35mm. The disadvantage is very difficult to find film and costly processing.
The plan all along has been to get a work flow sorted out to shoot this format to document the Type 3 Invasion experience and I have it all dialed in now- two good cameras, a healthy stash of film, and a lab with excellent processing and scanning.
The question marks now is this pandemic we are living through...strange and stressful times Living in the Pacific NW - the original epicenter of the US infection has been pretty surreal!
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| Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 1:56 pm Post subject: Re: Type 3 Truck - the "other" vw |
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The truck looks great Dave. It also looks like it's being used more often too.
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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120
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