Soon to be 57 singlecab owner. Questions! *Updated w/pics*

Malanthius · Last edited by Malanthius on Fri May 28, 2010 6:04 pm; edited 2 times in total

Hello all, I'm about to become a new 57 single cab owner and have a few questions. I'll post some picks up when i get them.

First off its missing the correct tail lights. Someone added bigger round tail lights like from a trailer. Is the correct set the bubble type or the slightly bigger ones you would see on a, say 58? Also it is missing the correct bumpers. Has mid 60s blades. Are there any reproduction pressed ones out there? What should I expect to pay for the correct lights and bumpers?

It's really solid with little rust that I have seen. Although the bed and gates are covered with wood planks screwed down. Looking up through the treasure chest door and I do not see any holes at all. But not sure about the entire bed. Treasure chest has no holes just surface rust. Wheel wells are cut. Sad

Gates are really straight. Looks like the wood did its job there! The nose was tapped and looks bondoed over. Other than that solid! Really excited to get into this as i've always wanted a single cab! Just trying to get some info ahead of time. Any would help!

Thanks! Scott

63CabDriver · Samba Member Joined: November 10, 2006 Posts: 512

Hey congrats on the new purchase, can't wait to see some pics. I to am new with the type 2's so Im going to save my opinions. I also recently purchased my first single cab just a few months ago. Im looking for bumpers for mine so if you're interested in selling yours let me know.

williamblanda · Posted: Sat May 22, 2010 8:51 pm Post subject:

Classified's search for "pressed bumper".
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/search.php?...ton=Search

Re-pop.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=923042

Classified's search for "tail light".
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/search.php?...ton=Search

I believe the tail lights for a '57 were a split year. Early buses had bubble lights, while later ones had flat lights. Post up the VIN number, or partial VIN number so it can be identified. Bubbles are going for serious cash right now. Someone chime in to confirm or disprove this.

Malanthius · Posted: Sat May 22, 2010 9:09 pm Post subject:

Malanthius · Posted: Sat May 22, 2010 9:11 pm Post subject:

mintonman · Posted: Sun May 23, 2010 9:20 am Post subject:

Check out www.dropgates.com and click on "restoration info" it will tell you wich tail lights and there locations. Hope that helps
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Malanthius · Posted: Sun May 23, 2010 11:30 am Post subject:

mintonman · Posted: Sun May 23, 2010 12:28 pm Post subject:

No problem at all and best wishes with the single, can't wait to see some pic's. Here's my trailer lights on my 59 singlecab

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After 4 years Laughing

I finally fixed them

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slow36hp · Posted: Sun May 23, 2010 3:17 pm Post subject:

lookin good 4 years or not at least its done and done well

Malanthius · Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 12:41 pm Post subject:

Malanthius · Posted: Fri May 28, 2010 9:41 am Post subject:

Got a few pictures this week. It will be comin home tomorrow!

chased33 · Posted: Fri May 28, 2010 1:25 pm Post subject:

Malanthius · Posted: Fri May 28, 2010 5:49 pm Post subject:

mintonman · Posted: Fri May 28, 2010 6:18 pm Post subject:

NICE! I'll be looking on here tomarrow for your posts when you get it home. Congrats!
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rebapuck · Posted: Fri May 28, 2010 6:32 pm Post subject:

I love it!!
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MConstable · Posted: Fri May 28, 2010 7:41 pm Post subject:

That's a nice truck...congrats Scott!
...I don't think anybody here will deny you came out good on that deal Wink

Clara · Samba Member Joined: June 14, 2003 Posts: 12400

The bumpers are on upside down. Confused

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mintonman · Posted: Sat May 29, 2010 9:17 am Post subject:

Come on Clara, thats a Chip Foose mod! Classic custom all the way LOL!! I noticed that when I first saw the pic's, but didn't want to bring the mood down in the thread and judging by the pic of the rear it can't be flipped. Seems it was cut to fit a beetle exhaust. No bigdeal though, it's a diamond in the ruff Laughing

I can't wait to see the pic's when he gets it home!
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mintonman · Posted: Sat May 29, 2010 9:21 am Post subject:

I myself am dieing to know what the bed and gates look like under that wood. I would get that off as soon as I got it home I'll tell you that.
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crukab · Posted: Sat May 29, 2010 10:06 am Post subject:


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