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ronjonlasvegas
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Joined: October 08, 2004
Posts: 900
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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 Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2017 11:44 am Post subject: Re: 65 Single Cab revival. Purist You may want to stay away.. |
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| It looks great. Are you still planning on having it done it time to take it to SEMA 2017? |
Yes sir that's the plan right now.. I'm pushing as hard as possible.. 20 Hour days at this point with a 40+ hour a week day job. Some things can only go so fast. Paint... |
I hope you are able to finish it, I am a Las Vegas local and would love to check it out in person in 20 days.
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Neonist
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Joined: March 24, 2016
Posts: 98
Location: San Antonio, TX
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| Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2017 11:58 am Post subject: Re: 65 Single Cab revival. Purist You may want to stay away.. |
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| Neonist wrote: |
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| It looks great. Are you still planning on having it done it time to take it to SEMA 2017? |
Yes sir that's the plan right now.. I'm pushing as hard as possible.. 20 Hour days at this point with a 40+ hour a week day job. Some things can only go so fast. Paint... |
I hope you are able to finish it, I am a Las Vegas local and would love to check it out in person in 20 days. |
I'm in the battle of the builders, have a feature spot in the main hall and will participate in Ignite on Friday night. I believe a good portion of ignite is open to the public..
I'm flying in reinforcements to help me get it all together.. He will be here Saturday.. I'm hoping it all falls good from here.. I'm looking for a few parts.. As of right now I'm in DIRE need of a driver door inside latch actuator.. cant find new.. so.. used is my next option.. |
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Who.Me? 
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Joined: July 14, 2014
Posts: 2207
Location: UK (South)
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| Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2017 12:32 pm Post subject: Re: 65 Single Cab revival. Purist You may want to stay away.. |
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I figured you'd have to lose the treasure chest altogether. That thing's even going to be practical. 
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Andy
Looking for info on my truck's history. Are you from Campbell California or nearby. Do you recognise it? ... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=636786 |
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Neonist
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Joined: March 24, 2016
Posts: 98
Location: San Antonio, TX
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| Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2017 1:19 pm Post subject: Re: 65 Single Cab revival. Purist You may want to stay away.. |
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I figured you'd have to lose the treasure chest altogether. That thing's even going to be practical. |
The encroachment into that space is less then 6" If it wasn't for the massive radiator I put in and the A/C condenser.. Now finding locking gear for the doors has been a bit of a PIA non anywhere close to VW but usable and very small so.. |
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Neonist
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Joined: March 24, 2016
Posts: 98
Location: San Antonio, TX
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| Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2017 6:14 am Post subject: Re: 65 Single Cab revival. Purist You may want to stay away.. |
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Paint is on main truck.. Have all the doors to finish up.
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ryans65
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Joined: February 16, 2016
Posts: 1260
Location: Yulee FL
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| Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2017 6:55 am Post subject: Re: 65 Single Cab revival. Purist You may want to stay away.. |
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| More pics!!! Looking awesome!! |
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Skim
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Joined: April 15, 2001
Posts: 17082
Location: GFK 31 Year Vet
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| Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2017 7:11 am Post subject: Re: 65 Single Cab revival. Purist You may want to stay away.. |
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Looking amazing!
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Samba since before the towers collapsed. Still here.
1953 Kabriolet
1954 Sunroof
1959 Lowlight Ghia vert
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Neonist
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Joined: March 24, 2016
Posts: 98
Location: San Antonio, TX
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| Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2017 8:09 am Post subject: Re: 65 Single Cab revival. Purist You may want to stay away.. |
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Just an FYI
The blue I used was OEM color for a Land Rover Arles Blue. I had a few panels that I took over to paint supply and had them run them thru color matching lab. Was able to mix and match on the first mix out the can. I'm 99% sure these were OG unmolested panels but if not its a very close match and the color can be mixed in modern base/clear paints or single stage. |
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velvetgreen
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Joined: August 17, 2004
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Location: Canada
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| Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2017 8:17 am Post subject: Re: 65 Single Cab revival. Purist You may want to stay away.. |
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| looks great and close to Dove Blue paint colour too |
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ronjonlasvegas
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Joined: October 08, 2004
Posts: 900
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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| Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2017 8:55 am Post subject: Re: 65 Single Cab revival. Purist You may want to stay away.. |
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Congratulations, the truck looks fantastic. It looks almost stock on the outside with the blue color you choose not far off from Dove Blue. I think you might have built the ultimate sleeper. I can't wait to see it in person at SEMA ignited.
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Spike0180
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Joined: June 06, 2015
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Location: Detroit, Michigan
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| Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2017 11:39 am Post subject: Re: 65 Single Cab revival. Purist You may want to stay away.. |
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mmmm nothing like the smell of fresh paint in the mornin'
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Neonist
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Joined: March 24, 2016
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Location: San Antonio, TX
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| Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2017 7:29 am Post subject: Re: 65 Single Cab revival. Purist You may want to stay away.. |
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SEMA is going to be a no go.. Just to many mountains to climb..
Ill get some photos up of where the truck is.. |
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ronjonlasvegas
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Location: Las Vegas, NV
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| Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2017 3:33 pm Post subject: Re: 65 Single Cab revival. Purist You may want to stay away.. |
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That is a bummer. I looked forward to checking it out in person at SEMA ignited.
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Neonist
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Location: San Antonio, TX
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| Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2017 6:43 am Post subject: Re: 65 Single Cab revival. Purist You may want to stay away.. |
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Still working away at it.
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Neonist
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Location: San Antonio, TX
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| Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 8:36 pm Post subject: Re: 65 Single Cab revival. Purist You may want to stay away.. |
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It has wheels!!
little bit more inside..
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ronjonlasvegas
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Location: Las Vegas, NV
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| Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2017 8:01 am Post subject: Re: 65 Single Cab revival. Purist You may want to stay away.. |
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Your truck looks great. Are you adding AC, I saw the large vents on the dash.
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Neonist
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| Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2017 9:33 pm Post subject: Re: 65 Single Cab revival. Purist You may want to stay away.. |
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| Your truck looks great. Are you adding AC, I saw the large vents on the dash. |
Ron yes I am.. Its a vintage air unit that's mounted under the seat. Ducting provides floor, dash and defrost. If you look at dash photo you can see a silver oval. That's the dakota digital control for the a.c. unit. |
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vwuberalles
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Location: Richmond, VA
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Neonist
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| Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 7:52 am Post subject: Re: 65 Single Cab revival. Purist You may want to stay away.. |
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| What's up with the dashboard? Is it wrapped with black suede or something? |
Its a sprayed on process, Flocking is the technical term. All kinds of fiber can be used. I purchased the fiber from GulfCoast Fabrics. Its color matched to some Alcantara that I ordered to cover door cards and headliner panels. Feels like suede, wears 100 times better, WAY messy to apply.
I applied shortly after I panted inside of truck so I didn't have the adhesive lifting the clear coat. But unfortunately as I have been cutting and buffing the clear on the outside of the truck the white film/water from the wet sand stained a few spots... Only saving grace is that I can go back and reapply, its just a pain.. I will be applying more in other areas in the cab so just more masking.. |
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Who.Me?
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| Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 10:45 am Post subject: Re: 65 Single Cab revival. Purist You may want to stay away.. |
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Flocking nice though.
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Andy
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