61 Volkswagen V8 Single Cab Street Rod

Bamamav · May 13, 2016

The craftsmanship on this truck is simply amazing! [cl I'm sure there will be lots of finger pointing and head scratching to figure out what has been done to it! Great job! [cl

Ben Modified · May 17, 2016

Bamamav said:
The craftsmanship on this truck is simply amazing! [cl I'm sure there will be lots of finger pointing and head scratching to figure out what has been done to it! Great job! [cl

Thanks so much!

Todays progress

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Ben Modified · May 18, 2016

Finished up the passenger side scoop

And got started on filling the gap under the doors.

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Sam_Fear · May 18, 2016

Man!!! I haven't checked this build for awhile... Wow!!! Just wow.

Ben Modified · May 18, 2016

Sam_Fear said:
Man!!! I haven't checked this build for awhile... Wow!!! Just wow.

Thanks so much!

Ben Modified · May 18, 2016

Time lapse of the side scoop from sheet metal to completion. Part 14 of the Build is on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shN-Qcv2xvI

Ben Modified · May 21, 2016

I spent some time yesterday applying a little body filler on the rear fenders. Today I sprayed them and the bed tubing with some rustoleum prof grade bed liner. I like the way it turned out.

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kenny c · May 21, 2016

Wow! The videos are great.

Ben Modified · May 22, 2016

kenny c said:
Wow! The videos are great.

Thanks! Here is the next one...but it is only sanding and painting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jjf1oh9yaY

Ben Modified · May 24, 2016

Closed up the gap under both doors. Some light sanding still to come.

Also posted Part 16 on Youtube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIeS9brt95g

sgtpontiac · May 25, 2016

Very Cool!!

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Burgerman · May 25, 2016

Door Gaps

Nice work with the door gaps. Looks sharp. Keep those photos coming.

Ben Modified · May 29, 2016

Burgerman said:
Nice work with the door gaps. Looks sharp. Keep those photos coming.

I will! A bit of a lull now as I am attempting to clean and organize my shop, ugh. On the bright side, I have been driving the VW every chance I get!

Ben Modified · Jun 14, 2016

Apparently, the Block Hugger headers are hugging the urethane engine mounts a little to tightly!

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05snopro440 · Jun 14, 2016

Oh crap! That's no good! Going to build a heat shield? Wrap the headers?

Ben Modified · Jun 15, 2016

05snopro440 said:
Oh crap! That's no good! Going to build a heat shield? Wrap the headers?

Wrapped the headers where they immediately surround the motor mounts. If the mounts do not melt any further, then I will install new ones.

Also boxed in the area between the front of the radiator and the back of the side air scoop to keep hot engine compartment air away from the front of the radiator.

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Bamamav · Jun 15, 2016

Well, that's one way to lock your bolts in so they don't come loose! [ddd

Ben Modified · Jun 19, 2016

It was 98 degrees yesterday so I took it out on the highway and thru town and sat at quite a few red lights to see how it would do

From what I have read, this is an acceptable temperature, but I would still like to get it down a bit more. With the seat heaters, I have found that I will not need a traditional heater. I have been looking into a way to add some supplemental cooling for the really hot days via the unused heater hoses. I ran across a trans cooler for the dodge diesel from Perma-cool that is 10.5" x 21" with 5/8" tubing that I can place in the right side scoop. Not sure how it will work with antifreeze so I am going to call the company to inquire.
Any other suggestions?

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Ben Modified · Jun 21, 2016

The trans cooler manufacturer confirmed that the cooler will handle the pressure and the antifreeze. It arrived today and I have started the install. When finished, it will be boxed in and the scoop will force air thru it at speed.

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hansgoudzwaard · Jun 21, 2016

Is That....

The oil pressure at cruising, or idling?

61 Volkswagen V8 Single Cab Street Rod

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