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norcalmike
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 Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:18 pm Post subject: My 1961 Double cab |
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I finalized the deal in February. I finally got a chance to start it resurrection and snap some pics. Gave it a good bath.
It was a runner 5 years ago. Im resealing the engine and refreshing the brakes and mechanicals and gonna drive it as is. I will post more progress pics ASAP!
http://s533.beta.photobucket.com/user/heydriver1/library/1961%20Double%20Cab
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Lou V.
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Nice score Mike. Looks like a good early crew.
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norcalmike
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Location: Marina, CA
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| thanks lou. It's pretty solid. I'm happy |
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Spitty1974
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Location: California
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| Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:51 pm Post subject: |
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| Nice score man!!!......I will have to check that out sometime this summer.....Will you and it be at Kelly Park? |
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norcalmike
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| Spitty1974 wrote: |
| Nice score man!!!......I will have to check that out sometime this summer.....Will you and it be at Kelly Park? |
I definitely plan on it. it's not too far off so it should be a fast revival. unlike my bus, which is now an abandoned project |
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floyd1969
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Nice score..
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I just did the same thing (not as early as yours though ) same story ,was a runner when parked but brakes had gone, has been sat for a long time I kept on asking the guy to sell to me , and going to see him , then he eventually said yes ! Always wanted a DC . |
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Saul Koll
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| What beauties. Congrats guys! |
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fastwagens
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| sweet. looks awesome. |
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crukab
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Very Cool score Mike !! It does take a bunch of waiting for the good ones !!  I waited out an old lady for 9 years to get my '66 Sc.
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My Pops:
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In the yard right now:
'51 Dodge 5 window truck
'65 Bug
'66 Singlecab
'82 Rabbit Truck Diesel from CALI 
'86 Doublecab W/T
'91 Vanagon carat/wolfsbrg.Tiico
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norcalmike
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Location: Marina, CA
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Nice score..
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I just did the same thing (not as early as yours though ) same story ,was a runner when parked but brakes had gone, has been sat for a long time I kept on asking the guy to sell to me , and going to see him , then he eventually said yes ! Always wanted a DC . |
Nice! Keepers for sure! |
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BulliBill
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Double-Cab threads seem to be are popping up a bunch lately! Nice score! Wash off that Beeotch and send all of us some more photos. How's the interior? I have that same Brazilian tilt frame and black vinyl cover on my '59 DC ( http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=545000 ), nice and streamline with the DC roof.
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Mission VW - San Fernando
Thornton VW - Stockton
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norcalmike
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| i spent 2 hours scrubbing it down. check the photobucket link bill. I think it turned out nice. may try to blend over the primer spots next. |
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IN2RUST
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Looks great! Love it
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unclespanky
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Looking good Mike!!!! I've decided to keep ole " Chico Leroy " let's load up the bikes and go do some moto camping!!! BTW. A bike in the back would be the setup for BBT not to mention Hull Mountain.
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bobkat80
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| Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 10:15 pm Post subject: Nice ride |
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Pretty cool patina ride! Good driver. Have you ever been to Peninsula Automotive there in Campbell? Great people, doing new driveline and suspension on my 63 d-cab. I'll be there working on it this Saturday, drop by and let me check yours out.
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Lou V.
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Where do put a drive line in a crew cab? Just curious 
Why are having work done in the bay area if you live in Placerville?
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bobkat80
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| Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2013 8:04 pm Post subject: "driveline" |
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| LOL!! Yeah, guess I've been around American too long, better sort my terminology. I just meant they're doing motor and trans, suspension, basically everything new underneath. Nobody in Sacramento was interested; I have buddies that use these guys and they came recommended. I have a great air cooled service outfit close to me here in the foothills, VW Enterprises, and I will certainly rely on them for service if needed, but they are a small operation, and I don't think they would have been able to handle in a short period of time what I wanted. |
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Lou V.
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Nice Cant wait to see your crew there are a few in the area.
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norcalmike
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| Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2013 12:39 am Post subject: Re: Nice ride |
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Pretty cool patina ride! Good driver. Have you ever been to Peninsula Automotive there in Campbell? Great people, doing new driveline and suspension on my 63 d-cab. I'll be there working on it this Saturday, drop by and let me check yours out.
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Hey Bob,
Thanks for the kind words. That is an old crappy repaint that is covering up bondo and mismatched parts. I may come up with a budget solution or just leave it as is. I dont know yet. Priority 1 is driving it!
Right now it is in Vacaville getting some work done, that frankly, I was too lazy to do. it should be done and driving in a couple weeks. Maybe ill see you at Kelley Park, Ranch Run or Bug O Rama? I plan on being at all 3 shows with it. |
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norcalmike
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Thanks to My friends at Skinner Classics, the DC is getting some long awaited brake, drag link and center pin love. It wasnt easy paying someone else to work on my bus but i needed a shove. Ive been quite lazy |
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