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Re: 1990 Singlecab II

Posted: 27 Dec 2020, 17:33
by davidoft1
That seat material is fairly common you’ll be able to find a good used one without to much trouble, may take a few months to find a perfect one.

Re: 1990 Singlecab II

Posted: 27 Dec 2020, 18:07
by DoubleOSeven
Ah ok, nice one. I’ve put a wanted sign up.

1990 Singlecab II

Posted: 28 Dec 2020, 16:05
by DoubleOSeven
What’s the story with double bend gear sticks?

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Re: 1990 Singlecab II

Posted: 28 Dec 2020, 16:17
by davidoft1
DoubleOSeven wrote: 28 Dec 2020, 16:05 What’s the story with double bend gear sticks?

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Someone added a bend

Re: 1990 Singlecab II

Posted: 30 Dec 2020, 13:05
by DoubleOSeven
Window Seals

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1990 Singlecab II

Posted: 30 Dec 2020, 13:05
by DoubleOSeven
Before & After

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1990 Singlecab II

Posted: 30 Dec 2020, 13:07
by DoubleOSeven
D-Pillars have a few rot holes in the boxes, might deal with them, we’ll see.

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Re: 1990 Singlecab II

Posted: 30 Dec 2020, 13:13
by DoubleOSeven
The hard work is at the back, I’ll get a replacement second hand tailgate lid, but the hinge needs some work and the bodywork needs pulling out. That’s ok, it’s not rotten just bent. I’ve got a good bodywork man up the road @ WiseWagens who is up for helping.

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Looks like it got reversed into a post.

Re: 1990 Singlecab II

Posted: 30 Dec 2020, 13:17
by DoubleOSeven
Robbed the lid-stay off the rear lid for this locker box. Cleaning required here.

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1990 Singlecab II

Posted: 30 Dec 2020, 13:20
by DoubleOSeven
About 30 rivets in this bed, got half of them out so far. Therefore a few small holes to weld up, to make it less sieve like :)

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Oh, the fasteners for the engine lid are all good, the M10 threaded holes I mean. I’ll make a new lid. Could someone measure their factory engine lid please or point me to a spec. sheet? Ta!

Engine Lid, I believe it was wooden from factory.:

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Re: 1990 Singlecab II

Posted: 31 Dec 2020, 15:24
by DoubleOSeven
Various bits I’ve found strewn about the vehicle. These came off the rear bulkhead, not quite sure what they’re for though Image

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Re: 1990 Singlecab II

Posted: 31 Dec 2020, 15:26
by DoubleOSeven
Wheels need some work, but I kinda like the whole rustic charm!

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Re: 1990 Singlecab II

Posted: 31 Dec 2020, 16:37
by muttleypup
I'd hazard a guess that those plates from the bulkhead were reinforcing plates where some sort of ladder rack/bar was bolted through

Re: 1990 Singlecab II

Posted: 01 Jan 2021, 17:23
by 300CE
DoubleOSeven wrote: 30 Dec 2020, 13:20 About 30 rivets in this bed, got half of them out so far. Therefore a few small holes to weld up, to make it less sieve like :)

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Oh, the fasteners for the engine lid are all good, the M10 threaded holes I mean. I’ll make a new lid. Could someone measure their factory lid please or point me to a spec. sheet? Ta!

I don’t have measurements but found this one for sale - may have the same patina as the bus:

http://www.southwestvws.com/245827023d- ... ngine-lid/

1990 Singlecab II

Posted: 01 Jan 2021, 18:13
by DoubleOSeven
Yeah, I saw that too, a good match. I’ll give them a call, on Monday.

Update: Purchased 04/01/21