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by DoubleOSeven » 26 Nov 2017, 18:26
One Saturday a wave of boredom came over me and then I saw NW_VW_T25’s advert for an ‘86 single cab. I’ve not really been looking for another project but thought what the heck! It only needs an engine an gearbox right?
So I’ll build a thread of my endeavours over the next few months / years and you can all look in and be glad it’s not you!
I’m starting with this:
...and want to get to this:
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by crazyhorse » 27 Nov 2017, 12:21
thats a beautifull looking thing
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by DoubleOSeven » 02 Dec 2017, 19:04
It won’t be perfect, too many dents but it’s rust free and that’s ok by me.
E D I T, 'It has loads of rust on the exterior body panels'!
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by itchyfeet » 02 Dec 2017, 19:27
I have an engine mounting bar free to a good home if that's what you mean?
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by itchyfeet » 02 Dec 2017, 19:32
DF heads B suffix small valves, small inlet ports
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by bigbadbob76 » 02 Dec 2017, 22:42
Looking good!!!
Rust free is a definate bonus and a few dents on a single cab are just battle scars.
Watching with interest.
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by DoubleOSeven » 03 Dec 2017, 13:22
Cheers Bob.
I cleaned up the dg heads today, but this one looks bad.
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by itchyfeet » 03 Dec 2017, 14:10
DoubleOSeven wrote:
I cleaned up the dg heads today, but this one looks bad.
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if you mean the crack that will probably be fine, pull the valves and check it doesn't extend behind the seat
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by DoubleOSeven » 03 Dec 2017, 17:55
The Grand Canyon!
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by DoubleOSeven » 03 Dec 2017, 17:56
Everyone has their own method by I find a washer and nut is sufficient.
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by DoubleOSeven » 03 Dec 2017, 17:59
93975, any ideas what these numbers mean?
05 20?
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