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PostPosted: Wed Mar 04, 2020 4:49 pm    Post subject: Re: 1967 Double Cab Reply with quote

I think my rear bumper is a little out of shape. I bought it at OCTO, had a towing ball welded directly to the bumper, probably why it was cheap and why its bent. I didnt really notice an issue til I started some mock up testing. How bent is it? Can some one help me figure out what the correct curve/straightness I need to recreate? Maybe a trace line from a decent bumper? other ideas?
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 24, 2020 3:53 pm    Post subject: Re: 1967 Double Cab Reply with quote

The shut down has given me a lot of time to make progress.
Finished the rear bumper. Ended cutting 1/3 on top, one third from the bottom and a ratchet strap to fix the bend. Then just welded it back together.
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On to the nose. Using Funky green lower A pillar, front inner, front outer, and the nose just under the headlights.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 24, 2020 4:27 pm    Post subject: Re: 1967 Double Cab Reply with quote

Replaced this A pillar
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with this Gerson piece
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Inner in place. Still had original Styrofoam in front.
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PostPosted: Mon May 04, 2020 4:19 pm    Post subject: Re: 1967 Double Cab Reply with quote

Last section of the nose going on. You can see how we decided to install. We clamped it in place and made the cut. Tigged the seam. Required a few relief cuts. We believe its simpler to do the whole nose instead of this lower section.
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So, I saw the Kindigit 67DC. I went out last weekend to purchase a 4th door.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 24, 2021 7:48 pm    Post subject: Re: 1967 Double Cab Reply with quote

Im back. I made a ton of progress thanks to Covid. Little work and extra time at home allowed me to work on the DC. I really wasnt updating because how many pics of grey primer can i post. I dont have the flair of someone like Glideking so a verbal catch up is all i have.
Evil or Very Mad I never thought it would be so much work, so much sanding. Anyone who has body worked and painted a set of original gates has my sympathy. I dont have decades of experience, so finishing a piece that is supposed to look good on both sides is a chore. The gates took me a good month. They are not perfect but that was really never the plan, i wanted a nice driver. Seems i did everything 2 or 3 times. Often 4 times.
The metal work on the body was so good i wanted the final product to reflect that effort. My doors were never good and not original to this bus, they were oil canned and welds broken off the inner supports. The fix, cut out the back side frame, hammer/dolly and a lot of shrinking disc, re weld the supports and weld frame back.
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I body worked and sanded the doors first.
Next was a month on the gates.
Window frames next.
Bumpers still need a little work but gaurds and over riders are done.
Finally i got back to the body.

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Thats all for now, but more updates soon. I promise to be more attentive and keep camera nearby.
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 25, 2021 1:38 pm    Post subject: Re: 1967 Double Cab Reply with quote

Looking good, glad another one is getting saved - what a good story too!
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 7:14 pm    Post subject: Re: 1967 Double Cab Reply with quote

Hi

Do you have any picture of the cabin floor, like this below, to help me ont this project?

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 7:37 am    Post subject: Re: 1967 Double Cab Reply with quote

Good job on that metal work!
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 10:07 am    Post subject: Re: 1967 Double Cab Reply with quote

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Hi

Do you have any picture of the cabin floor, like this below, to help me ont this project?

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I have these....
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Hope that helps.

Thanks GC, it was exactly 1 year to the day to get the welding done.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 25, 2021 7:32 pm    Post subject: Re: 1967 Double Cab Reply with quote

Thanks man, help a lot!
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PostPosted: Tue May 18, 2021 1:54 pm    Post subject: Re: 1967 Double Cab Reply with quote

I read about JonL soaking parts in oxalic acid to remove rust, so i bought a couple lbs thru Amazon, like $15. My gate hardware had been sitting outside for a couple years. I put a couple gallons of water and added a couple tablespoons of acid. 48 hour soak and this is how they came out. Zero rust remains. Thanks JonL!
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 18, 2021 4:50 pm    Post subject: Re: 1967 Double Cab Reply with quote

Im finally done with bodywork and sanding, just waiting on a paint date. I 100% understand why a quality paint job is $20K+, so much labor. Should be painted in the next couple weeks. Initial plan is to tape off the inside and paint outside, under front floor, engine area first. Then on the second shift paint interior floor and under front seats.
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This week i dropped off my trans at my trans shop (KCR) for complete rebuild. I never drove the DC and did not want to put it all back together and have trans issues. I was happy I did not go the day before, this is next door to KCR...Kevin's shop still has that scent of skunk.
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I need to make some decisions and any help is appreciated. Ive read for 3 hours on trans, freeway flyers, ring and pinions, gear ratios, engine size, tire calculators, RPM calculators...As much as i am much better informed im still confused as to what will be the best blend of engine/trans tire size.
Things I know... things i dont know

I will be using Stock 14 inch wheels, i do not have tires
I will be using my 67 big nut trans with RGB's, stock height, stock front beam.
I want to be able to drive 65-70ish on fwy at 3200 to 3400 RPM.
Kevin is suggesting keeping stock gears ( I understand to be 3.80 1st, 2.06 2nd, 1.26 3rd and .82 4th) and changing to 3.44 R&P from 4.37?.
Engine, I have the 1500 engine that came with,
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But i would need to completely rebuild it. Not sure i want to spend that much on a single relief case. Not really feeling spending $6-8K building another 2 litre from one of my cases Ive stashed away.
Im running out of $$ and becoming more and more likely I will use the motor from my ghia. It is built on a new standard/standard case, 2007 78X90.5, Engle 120 cam, Performance Workshop stage 1 heads, dual Dell 40's, large Berg oil sump, balanced rotating assembly. Runs great, runs strong. I would need to replace the lightened flywheel with stock?
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I know i can make some rpm adjustments with tire size, but i have to buy tires before knowing RPMs. I like the beefier looking tires, its a DC after all.
Im open to others experience, advice, opinions on tires, trans changes, what i might want to change on engine to make it better for a bus......
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 18, 2021 10:00 pm    Post subject: Re: 1967 Double Cab Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 11, 2021 4:15 pm    Post subject: Re: 1967 Double Cab Reply with quote

Still waiting on a paint date... Looks like it will be second week in August.
Im staying busy, still no decisions on R&P selection. Working so that after paint more parts will be ready for install.
I pulled out my Steering Box, read several threads on rebuilding to get a feel for what i would need to do. I ordered two 25x36x7 seals from Rockauto while waiting i did a quick sandblast on the outside parts.
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I wasnt too worried about sand inside because i planned to open and clean.
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I will need to source some copper washers for 2 bolts. There was no gasket, unless i get feedback i wont add one. I have a tube of Permatex Form-a-gasket.
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Filled to the brim.
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Drained the thick oil.
I didnt see anything troubling.
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I pressed out the shaft with a large C-clamp. I looked at ball bearings, they look fine, movement is smooth, I think i will just finish cleaning and re-fill with 90 wt gear oil?
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 2:41 pm    Post subject: 1967 Double Cab Reply with quote

Just a few days and 9701 steering box seals arrive. Made in Japan.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 28, 2021 12:45 pm    Post subject: Re: 1967 Double Cab Reply with quote

ok, i must be dyslexic, i bought part # 9701 which is close, 25x38x7 just an FYI, it wont fit. Correct part # is 9710, 25x36x7, should slide right in this time. Lucky it was only a $12 mistake. All painted and ready for re-assembly.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 28, 2021 1:31 pm    Post subject: Re: 1967 Double Cab Reply with quote

next door to KCR...Kevin's shop still has that scent of skunk.
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So did Kevin get his plants back?
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 28, 2021 1:46 pm    Post subject: Re: 1967 Double Cab Reply with quote

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....I would need to replace the lightened flywheel with stock?.....

I had a lightened FW in my '62 DC with a 1904 w/ a CW Crank. It was horrible to drive in "stop-n-go" traffic. Just awful. With less rotational mass it would windup quick and lug as soon as the clutch was engaged. Total exercise in frustration. When I rebuilt the engine (same 1904) i replaced the FW with a stock one since I wasn't planning on drag racing. What a difference. Smoother acceleration and noticeably better gas mileage.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 28, 2021 1:55 pm    Post subject: Re: 1967 Double Cab Reply with quote

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....I would need to replace the lightened flywheel with stock?.....

I had a lightened FW in my '62 DC with a 1904 w/ a CW Crank. It was horrible to drive in "stop-n-go" traffic. Just awful. With less rotational mass it would windup quick and lug as soon as the clutch was engaged. Total exercise in frustration. When I rebuilt the engine (same 1904) i replaced the FW with a stock one since I wasn't planning on drag racing. What a difference. Smoother acceleration and noticeably better gas mileage.


Thanks, info like this makes the decision easy, much appreciated.

@Daddybus, pretty sure the plants were not his, Everyone in the building could smell it, we could ask the Tims @ Performance Workshop Shocked

5 minute job to get the correct seal in. I have one extra if any one is in need.

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PostPosted: Sun Aug 15, 2021 2:03 pm    Post subject: Re: 1967 Double Cab Reply with quote

My painters scheduled 8/15 as paint day, at 6 last night on the 14th, he called said were gonna have to push it to next week. Standard procedure ehh. As a consolation prize he said we could get started on wheels. Progress is progress so i showed up with wheels, bumpers and assorted bumper parts and nose badge. I had the wheels powdercoated satin black a couple years or so ago. I prepped them with 400 grit wet for the paint. Im using PPG single stage Polyurethane, their Delfleet Essential Line, my paint rep calls it "truck paint" slow drying but dries hard. Just painted the face, 3 coats. Bumpers are set up for after lunch.

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