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aa390392 Samba Member
Joined: March 28, 2007 Posts: 3602 Location: So.Cal
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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2016 8:30 am Post subject: Re: My new to me 60' DC |
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Earl, thanks for posting, sharing your new bae with all of us.and thanks for all the help and support you are receiving.keep it going
Thomas _________________ .
getting grumpy & less tolerant!
55 ragtop
56 delux sedan
56 Kabriolet |
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obus Samba Member
Joined: March 08, 2001 Posts: 11043 Location: just off Garden State Parkway Exit 81
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Cuņado Wear Samba Member
Joined: December 10, 2006 Posts: 1142 Location: The "O"
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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2016 10:38 am Post subject: Re: My new to me 60' DC |
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aa390392 wrote: |
Earl, thanks for posting, sharing your new bae with all of us.and thanks for all the help and support you are receiving.keep it going
Thomas |
obus wrote: |
just read this for the 1st time. Nice looking Double Cab, Earl! |
Thanks Guys! _________________
Bulli Klinik wrote: |
I may be a little late to the party, but what the hell is Cunado Wear? |
Looking for front kick panels for late 63' Deluxe Basalt Gray
60' Double Cab
63' 15 Window Deluxe |
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Cuņado Wear Samba Member
Joined: December 10, 2006 Posts: 1142 Location: The "O"
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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2016 11:50 am Post subject: Re: My new to me 60' DC |
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I just got off phone with Morrie at Sliver lining Restorations in Oregon
And he was able to give me even more info on DC. Really nice guy answered
All my questions and more.
Knowing History of DC is just exciting as actually having it. looking around at it and seeing all the bumps and bruises now make sense and the mystery on how things got there and happen is solved.
Here is link to his company's page looks like he does some really nice work.
http://www.silverliningautorestoration.com/
Opps link doesn't show pic. his facebook does. Ill try to link those pictures later.
If scroll down threw pictures you find my DC and the work he did. _________________
Bulli Klinik wrote: |
I may be a little late to the party, but what the hell is Cunado Wear? |
Looking for front kick panels for late 63' Deluxe Basalt Gray
60' Double Cab
63' 15 Window Deluxe |
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Cuņado Wear Samba Member
Joined: December 10, 2006 Posts: 1142 Location: The "O"
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Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2016 8:09 pm Post subject: Re: My new to me 60' DC |
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One of the things on the DC that bothered me the most was that PO installed rear safari window,I personally don't care for them so I couldn't wait to replace it. So that was my first project this weekend. A good friend paid me a surprise visit late Friday night. And after reading up on install procedures I took advantage of the extra hands. This job isn't a one person job.
forgive the dark picture.But here is before pic.
after removing what seemed like 100 small nuts and bolts safari window was out.
My helper and original back window to the DC ready to go in.
Man what a pain in the rear to install this window. but after about 45mins and three tries we finally got window in.
Ok next project I'm almost to embarrassed to admit but last week in my rush to just put motor in I noticed that there wasnt any engine seals. Dang it!
So a order was place for seals to Larry Reno at Wagon Werks.
Then first thing saturday morning after feeling good about back window install
I pulled motor and installed engine seals.
before
after
then re-installed motor
Also my friend brought me a deck lid prop that I so badly needed. Wrong color but it will work for now, I will repaint it and use as is until I can locate a og dove blue one.
While I was at it I adjusted valves and changed oil.
So today I decided to drive it down to 10'ft Dougs house and he doubled checked my work. We checked timing and played around with carbs a little.
After that dougfriend dove right back into electrical problems first by fixing dome light.
before picture. anyone see any problems?
after and not only did dougfriend fix it he threw in one of his reproduction light covers. Score!!
Then it was time for test drive. I was surprised to hear that Dougfriend had never driven a DC.. WHAT??? So I was honored that mines was his very first one.
So now Me and the DC have about 300 or so miles logged together and at this point I couldn't be happier with it. I cant wait until I can work on other things needed and when I say other I mean many other issues. But for now its running, stopping and all electrical works also it's much safer than when I took ownership of it. _________________
Bulli Klinik wrote: |
I may be a little late to the party, but what the hell is Cunado Wear? |
Looking for front kick panels for late 63' Deluxe Basalt Gray
60' Double Cab
63' 15 Window Deluxe |
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Cuņado Wear Samba Member
Joined: December 10, 2006 Posts: 1142 Location: The "O"
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Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2016 8:55 pm Post subject: Re: My new to me 60' DC |
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After watching my Redskins take a beat down, I decided to take some of my anger out on the roof of the DC.
Before/After pictures thus far.
First two steps done. I'll polish roof tomorrow after work But pleased so far with results at this point. It should buff out more with wax. _________________
Bulli Klinik wrote: |
I may be a little late to the party, but what the hell is Cunado Wear? |
Looking for front kick panels for late 63' Deluxe Basalt Gray
60' Double Cab
63' 15 Window Deluxe |
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clnvwe2 Samba Member
Joined: April 15, 2006 Posts: 878 Location: BBQ grill
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Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2016 8:32 am Post subject: Re: My new to me 60' DC |
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Eastern Germans Approve EC!! Good work _________________ "Keep your horn on"
Cunado 4 life!!!!!!!
Instagram : Flatkool
WTB- The Brundage Motors Plate frame that Merrpie Pribanic's looking for. |
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Cuņado Wear Samba Member
Joined: December 10, 2006 Posts: 1142 Location: The "O"
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Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2016 8:04 pm Post subject: Re: My new to me 60' DC |
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clnvwe2 wrote: |
Eastern Germans Approve EC!! Good work |
Thanks Chadwick! Allot of changes still to come. Think there's not? _________________
Bulli Klinik wrote: |
I may be a little late to the party, but what the hell is Cunado Wear? |
Looking for front kick panels for late 63' Deluxe Basalt Gray
60' Double Cab
63' 15 Window Deluxe |
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andre b Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2004 Posts: 806 Location: San Jose C.A.
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Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2016 11:47 am Post subject: Re: My new to me 60' DC |
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looking more like a great bus..good work bro..keep at it. |
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Cuņado Wear Samba Member
Joined: December 10, 2006 Posts: 1142 Location: The "O"
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Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2016 8:02 pm Post subject: Re: My new to me 60' DC |
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andre b wrote: |
looking more like a great bus..good work bro..keep at it. |
Thanks Andre. Slowly but surely I will turn this DC around. _________________
Bulli Klinik wrote: |
I may be a little late to the party, but what the hell is Cunado Wear? |
Looking for front kick panels for late 63' Deluxe Basalt Gray
60' Double Cab
63' 15 Window Deluxe |
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andre b Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2004 Posts: 806 Location: San Jose C.A.
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Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2016 8:04 pm Post subject: Re: My new to me 60' DC |
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Cuņado Wear wrote: |
andre b wrote: |
looking more like a great bus..good work bro..keep at it. |
Thanks Andre. Slowly but surely I will turn this DC around. |
yes.....double cabs are my all time favorites..have fun with it buddy! |
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Cuņado Wear Samba Member
Joined: December 10, 2006 Posts: 1142 Location: The "O"
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Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2016 8:18 pm Post subject: Re: My new to me 60' DC |
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Decided to patch this hole tonight as it was just letting dirt come right into engine bay. Before/After pictures
This is just a temporary patch until I get around to replacing corners with either good used metal or new replacements. That's why you see patch is just tacked in, so when time comes I just will need to grind down welds. _________________
Bulli Klinik wrote: |
I may be a little late to the party, but what the hell is Cunado Wear? |
Looking for front kick panels for late 63' Deluxe Basalt Gray
60' Double Cab
63' 15 Window Deluxe |
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pyrOman Fire Master
Joined: July 21, 2003 Posts: 12400 Location: Over 2002 posts deleted!
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Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2016 6:05 am Post subject: Re: My new to me 60' DC |
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Cuņado Wear wrote: |
Decided to patch this hole tonight as it was just letting dirt come right into engine bay. Before/After pictures
This is just a temporary patch until I get around to replacing corners with either good used metal or new replacements. That's why you see patch is just tacked in, so when time comes I just will need to grind down welds. |
Should apply some seam sealer on that too! _________________ Some people are so busy being clever they don't have time enough to be wise. |
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Cuņado Wear Samba Member
Joined: December 10, 2006 Posts: 1142 Location: The "O"
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Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2016 9:21 am Post subject: Re: My new to me 60' DC |
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pyrOman wrote: |
Cuņado Wear wrote: |
Decided to patch this hole tonight as it was just letting dirt come right into engine bay. Before/After pictures
This is just a temporary patch until I get around to replacing corners with either good used metal or new replacements. That's why you see patch is just tacked in, so when time comes I just will need to grind down welds. |
Should apply some seam sealer on that too! |
Yes this is on my list of things to do this weekend on DC Pyro.. you think it isn't? _________________
Bulli Klinik wrote: |
I may be a little late to the party, but what the hell is Cunado Wear? |
Looking for front kick panels for late 63' Deluxe Basalt Gray
60' Double Cab
63' 15 Window Deluxe |
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pyrOman Fire Master
Joined: July 21, 2003 Posts: 12400 Location: Over 2002 posts deleted!
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Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2016 11:41 am Post subject: Re: My new to me 60' DC |
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Cuņado Wear wrote: |
pyrOman wrote: |
Should apply some seam sealer on that too! |
Yes this is on my list of things to do this weekend on DC Pyro.. you think it isn't? |
I'm just concerned. Think I'm not? _________________ Some people are so busy being clever they don't have time enough to be wise. |
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Cuņado Wear Samba Member
Joined: December 10, 2006 Posts: 1142 Location: The "O"
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Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2016 9:13 pm Post subject: Re: My new to me 60' DC |
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Didn't really do much on DC this weekend. I spent most of it driving it.
But one thing I did notice is that this thing is really noisy inside. I realized a few reason why.
1.Rear divider panels missing
2.Transmission is mounted on solid mount.
3. Rear panels not installed.
On my 15 I insulated behind everything I could and the bus is super quite.
So I decided to use same stuff in DC.
I realized that the panels covering the gas tank needs some sort of bracet on the bottom That I'm missing. So I will do some more research on that.
Mean while I insulated behind rear panels and in gas tank area.
Until I can locate parts needed,I had an extra large car cover I stuffed in and around gas tank area and also under back seat I threw down a couple of moving blankets.It Made A HUGE DIFFERANCE! I aslo this weekend started replacing black screws holding panels on with correct ones.
Some Before/After pics
I did get some help with exchanging screws out.
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Bulli Klinik wrote: |
I may be a little late to the party, but what the hell is Cunado Wear? |
Looking for front kick panels for late 63' Deluxe Basalt Gray
60' Double Cab
63' 15 Window Deluxe
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RHD Notch Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2007 Posts: 1412 Location: Joshua Tree, CA
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Cuņado Wear Samba Member
Joined: December 10, 2006 Posts: 1142 Location: The "O"
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Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2016 8:56 am Post subject: Re: My new to me 60' DC |
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Gary, Thanks for links. The bottom link is the part I need and will be placing order asap. Now I just need to find panels. I wonder if anyone re-pops those? _________________
Bulli Klinik wrote: |
I may be a little late to the party, but what the hell is Cunado Wear? |
Looking for front kick panels for late 63' Deluxe Basalt Gray
60' Double Cab
63' 15 Window Deluxe |
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ronjonlasvegas Samba Member
Joined: October 08, 2004 Posts: 898 Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2016 10:21 am Post subject: Re: My new to me 60' DC |
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I think this is the only guy that is making new re-pop fuel tank divider panels.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1840705
He is a good guy, I sent him a hard to find double cab third door striker plate so he could re-produce that for us double cab owners. _________________ September 1964 Standard Sunroof walk through SWR/BG original paint. |
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Cuņado Wear Samba Member
Joined: December 10, 2006 Posts: 1142 Location: The "O"
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Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2016 11:49 am Post subject: Re: My new to me 60' DC |
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Thanks for the link. What was the shipping lead time like? _________________
Bulli Klinik wrote: |
I may be a little late to the party, but what the hell is Cunado Wear? |
Looking for front kick panels for late 63' Deluxe Basalt Gray
60' Double Cab
63' 15 Window Deluxe |
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