1965 Double Cab project

MorrieH · Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 12:54 am Post subject: 1965 Double Cab project

Hello Everyone,

I am new to the forum area and would like to start in. I have a few projects going and would like to start a build thread. Here is my 1965 Double Cab that I got a few months back and we started working on it about three weeks ago. It is starting to move along and wanted to share. If there is anything you see that I am doing wrong please let me know.

So this is how I bought it. Someone blasted it then let it sit for some time. I took it back to the blasters to get it cleaned up.

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MorrieH · Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 1:06 am Post subject:

Here it is after the blasters... Final after they had it for a month it was final done. This was about three weeks ago.

MorrieH · Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 1:20 am Post subject:

Then it was time to start in...

Had to show the battery tray Smile

blink · Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 5:08 am Post subject:

looking forward to this one =)

mandraks · Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 6:39 am Post subject:

wow, that is a very nice doka.
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BulliBill · Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 7:47 am Post subject:

Congratulations on joining the "Double-Cab" club! They are the best! I'm restoring a '59 DC right now, and they are the coolest old Transporter in my opinion. You seem to have a very solid and fairly rust free one... Stay focused and stay on it. You will have to pay special attention to sucking out the sand from every little crevice and crack prior to primer and paint, so get a nice, powerful shop vac... Congrats!

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srfndoc · Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 7:53 am Post subject:

X2 on the sand thing. My previous bus had been bead blasted with plastic pellets and even after a thorough cleaning they would still show occasionally coming out of body crevices, etc.

That front floor looks really solid, definitely a nice DC project to start with.
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Middle child · Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 8:06 am Post subject:

Wow...if that was my dc I'd be clear coating it. It's done. I have a funky green '63. Good going on scoring that nice project base..

Campy · Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 1:47 am Post subject:

I hope that sand or crushed walnut shells wasn't the media used.
Years ago, I used a pressurized blaster to shoot sandblasting sand all over the top and underside of the cargo floors on my 1958 bus. Later, I decided to rip everything out (inner and outer rockers on each side, outriggers, jack supports, cargo floor halves, and cross members) and install new parts. Beneath the bus, there was a beach. Shocked

Sand had gotten into all of the "sealed" panels, which is not good. Good luck.
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MorrieH · Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 12:09 am Post subject:

Sorry I haven't uploaded for a time but I have been working. These pics where from July 30th so almost a month old. I will try to get caught up. Here is some pics of the new metal going in.

Yes that is how much dirt came out of the rear outrigger. They didn't look bad but were questionable and man I am happy I replaced them.

MorrieH · Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 12:25 am Post subject:

It is in the booth ready for Epoxy and primer Smile

MorrieH · Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 12:39 am Post subject:

Ok now it is painted with two coats of epoxy and two coats of primer.

This Saturday it took all day but got it seam sealed with Fusion 123EZ two part sealer.

All the seams have been primered again and now it is being sanded down for final paint.

It is taking longer then I thought but that is because we started on a 60 DC Smile

Should I post that one too?

Sinklar · Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 6:26 am Post subject:

Heck yes post the other one!
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MorrieH · Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2013 11:13 am Post subject: 65 double cab

Ok now I have ALL the photos on our Facebook page name; Silver Lining Restoration, in Silverton OR. Check it out, you can also see the current three in restoration. This way I can post all the pictures.

1965 Double cab shown above
1960 double cab with all the metal done
1959 kombi about 80% done

Feel free to add me as a friend.

durfeec · Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2013 9:53 pm Post subject:

MorrieH · Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2013 12:30 am Post subject: 65 DC

Yes it was fixed.....

Here it i is the current stage. We are finishing up on final block sanding, interior and under bus is ready for final paint.

1967250s · Samba Member Joined: May 02, 2007 Posts: 2137

Can't wait. She looks fantastic! Color choices?

MorrieH · Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2013 2:40 pm Post subject: 65 DC

Factory color is pearl white and I'm going with that.

Completely rebuilt tranny just came in from German Transaxle of America
Just waiting on Nate from Wagenswest for the rebuilt stock front beam and it will be rolling again soon. Of course after we paint under the bus.

MorrieH · Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 1:10 am Post subject: 65 DC

Well we are getting closer and closer. We have painted the engine area and where the gas tank goes. Also installed the rest of the bed of the truck. Next up is final paint under the bus and interior.

If anyone is interested in buying this DC when it is done let me know.
For more pics go to our facebook page "Silver Lining Restoration"

dawerks · Samba Member Joined: September 15, 2010 Posts: 2349

She's brand eh? Good job on 'er!

Very Happy

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