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The suspension is back on and the brakes are bled.
[IMG]  20160929_185357 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG] Also made an addtional support for the exhaust system [IMG]  20160929_185500 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG] Re-installed the doors along with the windows and frames [IMG]  20160929_185334 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG] And wrapped the exhaust more completely, near the engine mounts. [IMG]  20160929_174459 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG] Changed the oil in the rear axle Repacked the wheel bearing grease up front Repaired a few pin holes in the sheet metal under the windshields Added a scoop on the underside to direct additional air to the engine Installed several rubber coated clamps on the brake lines and shifter cable http://www.BenModified.com |
Front axle looks good now in chrome and black
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Thanks! Ready to hit the road [IMG]  20160930_174001 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG] http://www.BenModified.com |
Some footage from my Road Trip to Cruisin the Coast in the VW Single Cab Street Rod
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Holy smoke, looking gooooood!
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Thanks! I have never been completely happy with the headlights on the truck and decided to try out a different set. They are Model A reproductions and will be mounted near the wheels and will turn with the steering. They will also be positioned near the trucks original location when pointed straight ahead. Made the mounting brackets today. Started with a paper template. [IMG]  20161122_111058 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG] Then cut the brackets out of a piece of scrap [IMG]  20161122_111136 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG]  20161122_123855 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG]  20161122_125929 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG] Painted the brackets and will install with the headlights tomorrow. http://www.BenModified.com |
I mounted the headlights today but am not happy with the way they look. Too far apart and too conservative.
[IMG]  20161123_084012 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG] Decided to play around with the original headlights again [IMG]  20161123_143014 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG]  20161123_144118 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG]  20161123_153718 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG] Also experimented with some motorcycle lights [IMG]  20161123_164014 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG] Possibly recessed into the nose at an angle following the body line [IMG]  20161123_164503 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG] Any suggestions? [IMG]  20161123_165046 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG] http://www.BenModified.com |
Can't you embed them in the chasis like the Original Transport van has?
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Unfortunately, there are clearance issues on the inside of the cab and the steering arm would cross the path of the light as would the wheels when turning. |
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This looks best though, and maybe the look is conservative but it's the ONLY conservative thing on this whole project. |
For a variety of reasons, I went with the repurposed vw lights and the spindle mounted single motorcycle lights
[IMG]  20161125_165147 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG] Finished the wiring on the headlights today. The first photo is just the LEDs, second dims and third brights with the spindle mounted lights also. [IMG]  20161128_172257 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG]  20161128_172313 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG]  20161128_172327 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG] http://www.BenModified.com |
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I took the Single Cab to a 3 day Caffeine and Octane car show on Jekyll Island GA. Video link below
[IMG]  20170317_101512_resized by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDval6_uaxw&t=25s |
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