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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Looking for pre 76 VW van....

Posted by: ! Jun 11 2005, 07:00 PM

Yup...gonna do a sixer conversion on VW van....single/double cab, split window anything w/o rust.....what's out there....gonna be a tow vehicle for Manfred....

Posted by: trekkor Jun 11 2005, 07:05 PM

This sounds great.

Go for it!!

KT

Posted by: Bleyseng Jun 11 2005, 07:07 PM

Got a Westy you can have for $4000.. its all there and it pretty good shape other than new seat covers.

Posted by: ! Jun 11 2005, 07:10 PM

Send me some pics.....
356@cox.net

Posted by: Travis Neff Jun 11 2005, 07:29 PM

a loaf! I think a double cab with the drop down sides and a six would be super kewl

Posted by: 736conver Jun 11 2005, 07:43 PM

Funny my bro just was just talking to me about a single cab, and I said he should throw a six in it.

It be one sweet ride.

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Posted by: 736conver Jun 11 2005, 07:43 PM

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Posted by: MattR Jun 11 2005, 07:58 PM

another sweet vehicle for the "*" stable
i cant wait to see it done !!!

Posted by: ! Jun 11 2005, 08:06 PM

yeah...now gotta convince the wif....the comments are unprintable....

Posted by: scotty b Jun 11 2005, 08:48 PM

There is a pic of a single cab that has been stretched, carrying a 356 Speedster in a recent issue of Registry. I also recall a factory photo of a single cab being used to transport bodies from one building to another.

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Jun 11 2005, 08:58 PM

'73-'75 is best, the tail end is structurally able to bear the weight of the engine w/o any reinforcement. BTDT, more than once. Earlier models have a thin sheetmetal panel held in with 4 bolts and 8 sheet metal screws ............... The Cap'n

Posted by: ! Jun 11 2005, 11:33 PM

QUOTE (scotty b @ Jun 11 2005, 06:48 PM)
There is a pic of a single cab that has been stretched, carrying a 356 Speedster in a recent issue of Registry. I also recall a factory photo of a single cab being used to transport bodies from one building to another.

Can ya scan it? My Registry subscription starts next month...

Posted by: ! Jun 11 2005, 11:37 PM

QUOTE (Cap'n Krusty @ Jun 11 2005, 06:58 PM)
'73-'75 is best, the tail end is structurally able to bear the weight of the engine w/o any reinforcement. BTDT, more than once. Earlier models have a thin sheetmetal panel held in with 4 bolts and 8 sheet metal screws ............... The Cap'n

Yeah I know...if I did an early one it would need a rear engine mount that I would tie into the tow hitch that I would have to fabricate......be fun making it though...it's amazing how much I've learned destroying the last three or four cars I've had.

My cab might just be on the road again next month....Frank....6 weeks. Manfred....hey it still runs and I get the shifter rod in it next week so I can actually find fourth and fifth w/o having a heart attack....

Posted by: markb Jun 12 2005, 12:18 AM

I'll make ya a hell of a deal on the bus body we pulled the 2.4 out of.

Oh, yeah, you said no rust.....never mind.

BTW, come up to where I store my tubs. Single cabs, double cabs, doors on both sides, pretty much anything you want. Some have rust, some not. Bring money.

Oh yeah, he just brought in a Chevy Greenbriar the other day. Corvair motor in a van. Runs good. Very different.

Posted by: URY914 Jun 12 2005, 07:24 AM

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Posted by: URY914 Jun 12 2005, 07:28 AM

clean

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Posted by: URY914 Jun 12 2005, 07:32 AM

Just go on Samba.com.
(but you knew that)

Posted by: ! Jun 12 2005, 08:03 AM

Everyone on the Samba thinks they are worth a billon dollars.

Example...needs tires, paint, some interior $9K....yeah it's a split window....BFD, stock 1300cc motor from a bug, not even original....

Posted by: Mark Henry Jun 12 2005, 08:24 AM

Ever try to restore or paint a splitty? Do one (the right way) and you'll know what I'm talking about.

They are going way up in value and they are expensive to restore.

Our 67 splitty

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Posted by: ! Jun 12 2005, 08:57 AM

Here's one cheap....

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Posted by: URY914 Jun 12 2005, 09:19 AM

The above pictures were stolen from Pelican Parts.
-Wayne

Posted by: ! Jun 12 2005, 09:23 AM

QUOTE (URY914 @ Jun 12 2005, 07:19 AM)
The above pictures were stolen from Pelican Parts.
-Wayne

Ummmm, duh....

Posted by: kwales Jun 12 2005, 10:30 AM

I know where there are two nice ones in Alaska...

One is a camper and one is a passenger van. Neither runs and there is a rebuilt engine in a crate.

It's amazing how well things last up there.

Low UV, and the cold preserves stuff.... These weren't driven in the salt...

Pat tried to get me to take them back with me......

Ken

Posted by: 914ghost Jun 12 2005, 11:43 AM

I know the guy who actually has the Inch Pincher Car Hauler.
The exact pickup! He wanted to sell it a year or so ago...not sure if he ever did, but it was there and intact loacted on the rigth coast somewhere.
And...not sure about the price. I can email his ass and see if it still around.
Bob O
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Posted by: ! Jun 12 2005, 12:04 PM

That would be fun....

Posted by: Bleyseng Jun 12 2005, 03:19 PM

John Walker is doing up a 67 double cab witha 2.4 911 motor. Pretty clean bus and he's done this a few times too.

Posted by: ! Jun 12 2005, 03:27 PM

Second choice.....that Inch Pincher is #1....

Posted by: Bleyseng Jun 12 2005, 03:36 PM

Here is the one in my front yard. If you come and get it please don't hurt the tree!

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