70 DC ready for the road

Triple Driver · Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2017 7:13 pm Post subject: 70 DC ready for the road

For your dinning and slam dancing pleasure. My 70 DC took the better part of 3 years. At this point Im keeping it local around town to break in the motor/trans, locate the missing/loose nuts & bolts and identify any potential electrical issues/concerns. Im looking to get it tightened up for the trip to Busses by the Bridge.
Thanks

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Q-Dog · Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2017 7:58 pm Post subject: Re: 70 DC ready for the road

Very nice!
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schmittie120 · Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2017 5:12 pm Post subject: Re: 70 DC ready for the road

Looks great!

Did you get all your paint and body work done locally? Or did you do it yourself?

ccpalmer · Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 8:12 am Post subject: Re: 70 DC ready for the road

Beautiful. The perfect color.
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Wasted youth · Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 8:23 pm Post subject: Re: 70 DC ready for the road

Sweet!

Tell us about those tires...

sjbartnik · Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 8:14 am Post subject: Re: 70 DC ready for the road

Love that color
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Really nice!
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Triple Driver · Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2017 9:05 pm Post subject: Re: 70 DC ready for the road

The tires are General Grabber AT 27X8.50R14LT. On Wednesday I installed my Gene Berg short throw shifter that I've had for a couple months, Im telling you that thing is SWEET, I feel like I'm driving sports car. This evening I installed a bigger front sway bar that I picked up a swap meet for 50$ complete, well see how that feels later.

TomWesty · Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2017 9:45 pm Post subject: Re: 70 DC ready for the road

Drool worthy. Cool

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Wasted youth · Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2017 10:00 pm Post subject: Re: 70 DC ready for the road

That is just straight up porn. Cool

Kick ASS!

VWDog · Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2017 10:32 pm Post subject: Re: 70 DC ready for the road

Ah, 70, my preferred year, and my favourite colour. Was it originally Lotus White? Suspension-wise, did you switch out to discs? How about adding a brake booster? Lookin' good!
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Triple Driver · Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2017 10:45 pm Post subject: Re: 70 DC ready for the road

Yes it was white when I picked it up, its got disk brakes up front no booster.
Thanks!!
slowly building up the confidence to take to AZ for the Busses by the bridge, Im cautiously optimistic. Anybody have ideas on mounting an external oil filter? Picts would be great.

wcfvw69 · Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2017 9:21 am Post subject: Re: 70 DC ready for the road

Super sweet double right there! I love the color as well!
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VWDog · Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2017 10:47 am Post subject: Re: 70 DC ready for the road

I'd figure out how to fit a booster before a filter. Your brakes will work much better and serve to protect your hard work. Wink

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Iguana · Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2024 11:52 pm Post subject: Re: 70 DC ready for the road

Sweet ride you still enjoying the Dual Cab Kombi ?

aeromech · Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2024 11:58 pm Post subject: Re: 70 DC ready for the road

Bring it to me in San Diego and I can install a booster for you. I did two in 2023 and a few others before that. Send me a PM and I’ll put you in touch with some customers of mine. Disc brake without a booster are not reaching their potential.
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