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stevo Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2004 Posts: 906 Location: the eugeniverse
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Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 11:26 pm Post subject: Truck tilt thread FAQ |
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after months and months of storage i am able to use the tilt on my 68 doublecab. the wood is bowed and the canvas needs attention but it is functional and very enjoyable. i hope to have it entirely restored in a short while. the canopy is a heavy duty type vinyl perfect for everyday use in the pacific northwest. i will be replacing hardware, a little patching, and assorted improvements. haven't seen too many like this one.
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busworks Samba Member
Joined: May 21, 2004 Posts: 201 Location: Moncks Corner,S.C.
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 12:09 pm Post subject: |
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Think I may have one of these same tilt for a single.
Does it have a stitched in badge by DSU?
Like this?
I have one of the same material I've had in storage for roughly a decade. |
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babysnakes Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2008 Posts: 7104
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 12:19 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, I got Jorma! If you don't know Jorma, you don't know Jack.
I'd love to see some more tilt action on this thread. Might be a year before I start working on mine. |
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jtauxe Samba Member
Joined: September 30, 2004 Posts: 5778 Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico
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Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 12:00 pm Post subject: |
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If it's heavy-duty vinyl looking stuff, I think that is what VW called a PVC canopy (M-code 209).
B-snakes - Stay tuned. Once I get my hoops and wooden stringers in order, I'll be putting up the original canopy on the single cab, and a repaired original one on the double cab. I have original hoops and canopy material, but will have to have the middle single cab bow and all of the end hoop caps (or whatever they would be called) fabbed up by DG Creations.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1173743
I'm shooting for next summer.
But I still need some attachment details... information appreciated:
How exactly do the feet of the hoops attach to the bed? I have what I think are M-10 threads on the two single mounting holes on the front, but just open holes on the back -- two on each side.
How exactly does the front hoop attach to the back of the cab? Is there supposed to be a captured nut on the inside or something?
Any photos of these attachment details would be most appreciated! _________________ 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
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skills@eurocarsplus Samba Peckerhead
Joined: January 01, 2007 Posts: 16803 Location: sticksville, ct.
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Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 12:42 pm Post subject: |
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Bolts to bed in the corners and back of cab, by the handle. Iirc there are 2 bolts per leg and one for the back of the cab _________________
gprudenciop wrote: |
my reason for switching to subaru is my german car was turning chinese so i said fuck it and went japanese....... |
Jake Raby wrote: |
Thanks for the correction. I used to be a nice guy, then I ruined it by exposing myself to the public. |
Brian wrote: |
Also the fact that people are agreeing with Skills, it's a turn of events for samba history |
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jtauxe Samba Member
Joined: September 30, 2004 Posts: 5778 Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico
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Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 12:50 pm Post subject: |
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skills@eurocarsplus wrote: |
Bolts to bed in the corners and back of cab, by the handle. Iirc there are 2 bolts per leg and one for the back of the cab |
That much I figured from the holes in the hoops and in the trucks. But how exactly do these work? For example, the PO on the single cab just schmeared over the old bolt holes into the cab with filler, and the analogous holes on the DC were just badly ripped open holes in the body.
What is supposed to be there?
And what is supposed to be in the back to bolt into? _________________ 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
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VDubTech Samba Member
Joined: December 29, 2002 Posts: 9142 Location: Syracuse, NY
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Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 1:36 pm Post subject: |
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IIRC from when I took the hoops off of the SC I parted out....the through bolts replace one of the bolts on each side that hold the female connector that latches the gates up. _________________ First Trip in the RustyBus:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=279077&highlight=
borninabus wrote: |
a measurement of your rod would be extremely useful. |
notchboy wrote: |
my dad wasnt a belittling cock when he tought me how to wrench on cars. |
EverettB wrote: |
One photo = good for reference.
10 photos = douchebaggery |
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skills@eurocarsplus Samba Peckerhead
Joined: January 01, 2007 Posts: 16803 Location: sticksville, ct.
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Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 2:03 pm Post subject: |
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what is suppose to be there is a capitve 8x1.25 nut that a bolt would attach the frame to.
from the factory there was a 8x1.25 bolt, washer and rubber gasket in place there. you would remove them to put the framework on there.
the bolt's, washers etc were on every truck to plug the hole weather or not you bought the hoops
you guys are going to make me take pictures, huh? _________________
gprudenciop wrote: |
my reason for switching to subaru is my german car was turning chinese so i said fuck it and went japanese....... |
Jake Raby wrote: |
Thanks for the correction. I used to be a nice guy, then I ruined it by exposing myself to the public. |
Brian wrote: |
Also the fact that people are agreeing with Skills, it's a turn of events for samba history |
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jtauxe Samba Member
Joined: September 30, 2004 Posts: 5778 Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico
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Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 2:10 pm Post subject: |
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The DC has those captive 8x1.25 threads on the bed up front, and I have them plugged with bolts. So, I get what you are saying.
Are you also saying that a similar (or exactly the same?) setup originally existed for the pairs of holes at the back of the bed, and for the two holes that go forward into the back of the cab?
That makes sense -- I just want to confirm that that is the original setup.
If so, then I will go about getting all that welded back as it should be. _________________ 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
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babysnakes Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2008 Posts: 7104
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Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 2:50 pm Post subject: |
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skills@eurocarsplus wrote: |
you guys are going to make me take pictures, huh? |
It won't be long until we put down the bed and bulkhead. Captive nuts make total sense. |
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jtauxe Samba Member
Joined: September 30, 2004 Posts: 5778 Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico
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Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 3:08 pm Post subject: |
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Good timing! It will be a snap to put those in before assembly. _________________ 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
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skills@eurocarsplus Samba Peckerhead
Joined: January 01, 2007 Posts: 16803 Location: sticksville, ct.
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Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 7:20 pm Post subject: |
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hrer is a teaser pic. i will need to go out and take more tomorrow
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gprudenciop wrote: |
my reason for switching to subaru is my german car was turning chinese so i said fuck it and went japanese....... |
Jake Raby wrote: |
Thanks for the correction. I used to be a nice guy, then I ruined it by exposing myself to the public. |
Brian wrote: |
Also the fact that people are agreeing with Skills, it's a turn of events for samba history |
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jtauxe Samba Member
Joined: September 30, 2004 Posts: 5778 Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico
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Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 7:44 pm Post subject: |
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Consider me teased.
Seriously, detail photos would be much appreciated. I can't find anything in the gallery pertaining to the mounting of hoops to the truck. _________________ 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
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babysnakes Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2013 8:25 pm Post subject: |
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All nuts welded.
Left rear corner of bed, deck removed. 2 nuts left to right, 2 blank holes front to back.
Front side of Gersons bulkhead.
Back side of OG bulkhead.
I don't have a pick of the forward bed, but I think there is only one mounting point on each side. |
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jtauxe Samba Member
Joined: September 30, 2004 Posts: 5778 Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico
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Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 8:11 pm Post subject: |
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Here are photos of the original (and unrepaired) canopy for a 1978 Irish double cab. Note that the front and back have separated from the main part.
_________________ 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
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jtauxe Samba Member
Joined: September 30, 2004 Posts: 5778 Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico
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Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 8:27 pm Post subject: |
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Here are photos of an original PVC canopy (tilt) for a 1975 single cab from Mexico.
_________________ 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
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jtauxe Samba Member
Joined: September 30, 2004 Posts: 5778 Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico
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Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 1:40 pm Post subject: |
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Now I have another question.
Did VW ever make a cab-height canopy?
Like this:
I wonder if it is legitimately NOS, since I did not know VW ever made this. But, here is a part number written on it:
Thoughts? _________________ 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
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Tcash Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2011 Posts: 12844 Location: San Jose, California, USA
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Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 3:19 pm Post subject: |
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This parts manual list one part number for the bows.
The part number on the tilt is correct. Who knows who wrote it.
The seller is not sure of Mnf.
Early Baywindow Bus Parts BookDouble Cab Doka Bed Cover Tilt NOS Bay Window
Thanks to Jerseylooker
M209
Tilt made of PVC instead of sail-cloth(with M070 only) Model type 261,264
Tilt made of PVC instead of sail-cloth(with M207 only) Model type 265,268 |
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