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Eric&Barb
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Location: Olympia Wash Rinse & Repeat
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| Either the back or both sides must be fastened down or it will blow over. Having a passenger side mirror is a must. |
If you drop the side hook straps inboard of the outer tilt slats, and use the rear tie downs on the rear bow, it should not blow over then.
Turning the interior mirror so you can see out the passenger door window helps to see if there is a motorcycle or small car is beside you when tilt sides are down.
Turn passenger side mirror so you have to lean slightly to the right to see down the side will reduce the blind spot even more.
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SamboSamba22
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Location: Benton, Arkansas
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| Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2017 9:27 am Post subject: Re: 1959 Single Cab Restoration Thread "Funky Truck" |
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Just spent two hours last night watching your build on YouTube. Awesome stuff sir, wish I had the space and skill set to bring a VW back to life correctly as you did, and the hang gliding, yeah awesome but I couldn't begin to catch thermal pockets for nearly 200 miles!
Funky Truck doesn't look so funky, more like show room. Nicely done.
And thank you for some clarification on tips with welding, how and where on the nose, doglegs, bed. No video on front floor pan?
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tpinthepack
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Location: clearwater,florida
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| Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2017 1:37 pm Post subject: Re: 1959 Single Cab Restoration Thread "Funky Truck" |
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I am still in super awe of that Gene Berg Engine he built also. The body and paint is one thing to conquer, but to also have the mechanical skills to build a classic power plant just adds the cherry on top of this one. Gates have to be coming soon.
Tony
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glideking
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Location: California
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| Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2017 3:37 pm Post subject: Re: 1959 Single Cab Restoration Thread "Funky Truck" |
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Eric&Barb:
Great tips on eliminating blind spots and canopy tie down.
SamboSamba22:
I did not have the required skills and space either. I built the garage in my backyard out of plywood just to be able to do this. Welding I learned from Youtube on Funky. You can too. That hang gliding flight is however a life achievement. I have been trying to be good at that since I was 16.
tpinthepack:
The Berg engine is my first build. Not that hard. Lots of info here.
Kurt
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TheDon
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Location: Windermere
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| Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2017 2:14 pm Post subject: Re: 1959 Single Cab Restoration Thread "Funky Truck" |
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Wow
just
Wow
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thehelper
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Location: brunswick, ga
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| Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2017 8:25 pm Post subject: Re: 1959 Single Cab Restoration Thread "Funky Truck" |
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| I can not thank you enough for documenting this project. I'm in a similar situation but but lack your skill. You make this look way to easy. Thanks again. |
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glideking
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TryToBeOriginal
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| Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2017 8:08 am Post subject: Re: 1959 Single Cab Restoration Thread "Funky Truck" |
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Hey Kurt,
When are you planning on doing the gates? |
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glideking
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wcfvw69 
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| Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2017 11:02 am Post subject: Re: 1959 Single Cab Restoration Thread "Funky Truck" |
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Yes. The gates will be done by April 23.
Kurt |
You'd have many grateful folks if you started updating this thread again and documented your restoration of the gates Kurt. 
This is probably my favorite thread of all time on The Samba.
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lumber-baron
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| Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2017 1:37 pm Post subject: Re: 1959 Single Cab Restoration Thread "Funky Truck" |
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Spitty1974
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| Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2017 1:42 pm Post subject: Re: 1959 Single Cab Restoration Thread "Funky Truck" |
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Yes. The gates will be done by April 23.
Kurt |
So, basically, y'all will have to wait until Kelly Park! |
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glideking
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| Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2017 10:18 am Post subject: Koll Guitars |
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I had a visit from Koll Guitars. After test driving each others trucks we spent the day talking VWs and woodworking. He drove his stock 1964 single port single cab from Washington State boarder to Southern California for music convention NAMM 2017 and back taking the slower scenic route. I helped him swap a distributor (he carried with him) and he was on his way. This has been the company's work truck for many years. Check out his website http://www.kollguitars.comThere are more photos of the VW driving in and out of the convention floor and being used as a stage.
I tried to talk him into putting his truck into the rotisserie for a little nip and tuck but he likes his truck just the way it is for now.
Kurt
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1959 Single Cab Restoration"Funky Truck"
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5...highlight=
1965 21 Window Restoration Thread (From old photos)
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6...highlight=
1963 Panelvan build "Tyvanosaurus Wrecks"
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Saul Koll
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2017 7:12 pm Post subject: Re: 1959 Single Cab Restoration Thread "Funky Truck" |
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Wow what a treat to meet you and Funky! And actually Drive Funky! It's the only other single cab I've driven. Everything about your truck felt solid. I remember grabbing the door as I entered, it sounded great as I pulled it shut. It started perfectly and pulled hard as we climbed up the hills surrounding your house. I barely had my foot in it, there was much more in reserve. Really fun engine. Everything about the truck was so perfect.
Thanks for the hospitality and help as we sorted the tuning issues of mine.
Great to see your amazing metal and wood shops, all those buses, all those Stanley planes.
Looking forward to seeing you in Portland!
Cheers, and thanks again,
Saul
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Major Woody
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2017 7:54 pm Post subject: Re: 1959 Single Cab Restoration Thread "Funky Truck" |
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Kurt,
When you make it up here to Portland, let me know. Saul and I live about a block apart.
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Spike0180
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If you watch this to the end you must be installing a floor yourself or you are really into buses!
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An impact drill makes using self tappers awesome. I used quite a few to hold stuff in place temporarily when doing my bus. I used them instead of clamps a lot. It allows the piece to still rotate if you need it to (which you do) then you can get two points and pinch the rest together afterwards. And you get to make sweet plug welds too. =)
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Spike0180
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| Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2017 12:03 pm Post subject: Re: 1959 Single Cab Restoration Thread "Funky Truck" |
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Thanks, means a lot coming from you. I just spend most of my day reading all 73 pages of your build thread lol. I now feel like a complete hack. Awesome build. I hope one day I can do a build this detailed. Although I wont be able to keep myself to stock form, It'll have custom stuff for sure. 
I have no words, or too many words, so:
*Insert standing ovation here*
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Greg Wilkinson
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| Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2017 6:26 pm Post subject: Re: 1959 Single Cab Restoration Thread "Funky Truck" |
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| Just finished your thread. Whew! I have a 67 13-window that I will be starting on soon. Thanks for the knowledge, humor and inspiration. If you're ever in Alaska... |
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