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chris 23-08-2015 08:43

Just like de Dutch designed VANMOOF bike :)



Ben Modified 25-08-2015 01:29

Finished framing in the bed, welding in the fenders and installed tail lights.
















Build Videos are here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGreenVW/playlists

Van Limburg 25-08-2015 07:38

Looking good!

Ben Modified 25-08-2015 23:54

Quote:
Originally Posted by Van Limburg
Looking good!


Thanks! Here is todays progress.

Started making paper templates for the bed sides, Welded in one of the lower bed rocker panels and incorporated a lower radiator mount.







Build Videos:

knarfmk1 26-08-2015 07:34

This moves fast!
Some really nice fabrication going on here! :thumbup:

Ben Modified 27-08-2015 00:18

Installed the radiator today with a fabricated upper brace. Went to the parts store and got a handful of hoses that might work. All I had to do was bend up some 1 3/4" aluminized exhaust tubing to run from the water pump and under the engine to the radiator.
















This bed side will need to be louvered are punched. There are two electric fans yet to be installed along with the a/c condenser.

Build Videos:

Ben Modified 27-08-2015 20:27

Right side rocker and battery mount.







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Ben Modified 30-08-2015 12:15

Posted Part 8 of the Build on Youtube. Click Below:


Part 8





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Ben Modified 10-09-2015 00:33

Installed two transmission coolers. One is a heatsink and the other is fan cooled. I plan to tow with it and the transbrake also creates a lot of heat when you launch with it.







Also got a lot done on the exhaust system.










Build Videos are here:

Pedaalemmer 10-09-2015 13:41

Progress is looking good! love the build sofar. Are you going to install a side airscoop to allow direct airflow to the radiator?

Something like the Espace F1 station? :D:D



Tjaap 10-09-2015 15:02

Love it

Ben Modified 10-09-2015 18:32

Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedaalemmer
Progress is looking good! love the build sofar. Are you going to install a side airscoop to allow direct airflow to the radiator?

Something like the Espace F1 station? :D:D




Thanks! I am trying to source some used factory vw bus engine vents. The engine compartment will also have a suction fan to draw the heat out.

Ben Modified 16-09-2015 00:11

Made a fan shroud out of some left over stainless steel flashing



















The Build Videos:

Pedaalemmer 16-09-2015 09:30

The fans will blow air through the Radiators, or will the suck air through them?

Ben Modified 16-09-2015 10:45

They will suck air through. There is also a fan for the engine compartment itself, which will pull hot air out

Barn171 16-09-2015 15:25

Man, your ingenuity is absolutely stunning! Love the project! :thumbup:

Ben Modified 16-09-2015 18:15

Quote:
Originally Posted by Barn171
Man, your ingenuity is absolutely stunning! Love the project! :thumbup:


Thanks so much!

Ben Modified 26-09-2015 15:06

Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben Modified
Thanks! I am trying to source some used factory vw bus engine vents. The engine compartment will also have a suction fan to draw the heat out.


Got them.



Ben Modified 26-09-2015 15:15

Finished relocating the seat mounting points to maximize cabin leg room




Also making good progress on the dash mounted shifter.




I am utilizing the radio opening in the dash to mount the shifter and avoid any cutting, as the dash is the only really nice piece of sheet metal on the truck!

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Ben Modified 29-09-2015 01:51

Shifter progress.




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