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Ben Modified 16-12-2015 01:57

Finished up the inner fenders







Working on completing the front sides of the fenders




Cutting up and using another trailer fender




Used the planishing hammer to round off the cut edge to match the rest of the fender













Going to use some metal mesh to make some compartments in the corners of the bed which will be covered by the bed sides.







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Pedaalemmer 16-12-2015 14:08

Wow nice work on that fender, that is some oldskool metal work:D

Ben Modified 17-12-2015 01:32

Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedaalemmer
Wow nice work on that fender, that is some oldskool metal work:D


Thanks! Here is todays progress.
Engine compartment venting to the Bed




Pocket in corner of the bed for venting and hauling greasy items or just things that I don't want sliding around, chain etc.
This will be hidden by the Bed Sides










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Ben Modified 22-12-2015 01:15

The passenger side is done!







Pocket behind the right rear wheel







Welded on some Dzus fasteners for a removable cover over the charcoal canister behind the left rear wheel.




Took the measurements for an Aluminum Treadplate bed floor. Going to the big city soon to pick it up. They have a huge shear so I can get the size I want and nice smooth lines.




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Audilimburg 23-12-2015 11:28

Seriously impressive.
It's a great thread to read through and the craftmanship is amazing.
Can't wait to see the endproduct on the road

Ben Modified 24-12-2015 03:46

Quote:
Originally Posted by Audilimburg
Seriously impressive.
It's a great thread to read through and the craftmanship is amazing.
Can't wait to see the endproduct on the road


Thanks! Got it running today, trying to post the video now but will likely take hours to load. 1080p

Ben Modified 24-12-2015 12:26

It's Running!

Part 10


Ben Modified 31-12-2015 02:27


Sprayed the frame rails under the bed floor with some aerosol bed liner. Also drilled and tapped all the bed floor mounting points and bought some nylon washers to place between the bed floor and frame rails to allow air floor and prevent moisture accumulation.




1/4" Aluminum Bed Floor







Started playing around with an idea for the headlights. I made up a reversible locking spring loaded headlight mount to secure some polished bullet headlights. When rotated back, they resemble the dagmar bumperettes.
















And started making up the under the cab lower rails.




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Ben Modified 03-01-2016 13:03

Finally get to Drive It! Wow, so much fun!

Test Drive Video



Sjeesbeest 03-01-2016 15:35

Long testdrive :)

Nice work !! :thumbup:

Tjaap 03-01-2016 15:57

Was that a cop car during the testdrive?

Ben Modified 04-01-2016 00:44

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sjeesbeest
Long testdrive :)

Nice work !! :thumbup:


Thanks! I will post more after I get the through the break in period!

Ben Modified 04-01-2016 00:47

Quote:
Originally Posted by Tjaap
Was that a cop car during the testdrive?


Yes, but I am legal even without the glass as long as I am wearing eye protection. Seat belts are not required as the VW did not have them from the factory.

Ben Modified 04-01-2016 00:50

Started on a cage for the cab today. When finished, it will have 3 sets of 3 point seat belts!






Ben Modified 09-01-2016 01:42

The cage is done and the seat belts are in.
















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Ben Modified 10-01-2016 01:03

Installed the Safari Windshields today.




Fabricated a couple of outboard mounts and welded to the roll cage. Much stronger than stock.




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Sjeesbeest 10-01-2016 03:39

Looks very nice !

Pedaalemmer 10-01-2016 18:45

Wow nice progress, the welding looks very good. The sound is nice are you mounting any other pipes to boost the noise :D

Ben Modified 11-01-2016 01:23

Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedaalemmer
Wow nice progress, the welding looks very good. The sound is nice are you mounting any other pipes to boost the noise :D


No, the noise is already sufficiently boosted! The camera just doesn't do a good job of recording it.

Ben Modified 11-01-2016 01:24

I finally got around to re-covering the seat frame for the truck. Got tired of riding around on a piece of cardboard! I went ahead and installed seat heaters while I was at it.







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