61 Volkswagen V8 Single Cab Street Rod

[Bamamav]

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]

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]

Finished up the passenger side scoop

And got started on filling the gap under the doors.

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[Sam_Fear]

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

 

[Ben Modified]

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

Thanks so much!

 

[Ben Modified]

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]

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]

Wow! The videos are great.

 

[Ben Modified]

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]

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]

Very Cool!!

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[Burgerman]

Door Gaps

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

 

[Ben Modified]

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]

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

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[05snopro440]

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

 

[Ben Modified]

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]

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

 

[Ben Modified]

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]

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]

Is That....

The oil pressure at cruising, or idling?