61 Volkswagen V8 Single Cab Street Rod

[Ben Modified]

Next, I repurposed the radio opening in the dash and mounted an aftermarket shifter with a custom made bracket. I choose this location to maintain seating for three on the bench seat.

 

[Ben Modified]

Since the powerglide that I am using is equipped with a transbrake and manual valve body, i modified the shifter with a neutral lock out. With all the shifting between first and second gear, I want to avoid unintentially winding up in neutral. I drilled and tapped a small hole in the shift gate and installed a machined bolt to provide the extra gating.

The exhaust is made up of a couple of race mufflers backed up by stainless steel glass pack style pipes.

There is a lot more clearance between the exhaust and the gas tank here than the picture would indicate and I know from past experience that the Magnaflows are barely warm to the touch.

 

[Ben Modified]

The radiator is in and the the heater hoses/shut off valves are in place. The engine is ready for fluids. Much more work to come, but the pictures are now up to date.

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[DozerII]

WOW that's amazing, great progress.

 

[bruno]

I'm really liking this build, you are doing some excellent work.[cl[cl

 

[willyD]

Really impressive!

 

[Bamamav]

I'm thinking a big polished Moon tank would look good between the headlights.

 

[forbigpicture]

 

[hansgoudzwaard]

I have No...

... design abilities, but the engine /trany "cradle" is a plus.

I have only seen these mounted to the frame without the cradle.

 

[Ben Modified]

I'm thinking a big polished Moon tank would look good between the headlights.

You may be on to something!

 

[Burgerman]

Very nice and outside the box! Sold my 57 Single cab a few years ago because it was such a slug. Your frame looks terrific. thanks for sharing.

 

[Ben Modified]

Very nice and outside the box! Sold my 57 Single cab a few years ago because it was such a slug. Your frame looks terrific. thanks for sharing.

Thanks so much!

I managed to get a few things done today. A little progress is better than no progress. Pulled the distributor and spun the oil pump to prime the engine. Started installing the carb and noticed that the factory supplied air cleaner will not fit. Ordered and spacer to raise up the air cleaner and also a bracket for the throttle cable and one piece fuel line for the holley carb.

It is possible to get the air cleaner base in place, but it is jammed up against the distributor.

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[icebox]

Very interesting build. You are doing some great work. It may be over used but you are truly thinking out side of the box.

 

[Ben Modified]

Very interesting build. You are doing some great work. It may be over used but you are truly thinking out side of the box.

Thank You!

 

[Ben Modified]

The carb is installed as is most of the fuel filler neck and charcoal canister plumbing. Started on a wiring harness today.

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[rex1927]

What is a Charcoal Canister ?[S
Filter for tank vent?

 

[Ben Modified]

What is a Charcoal Canister ?[S
Filter for tank vent?

Yes, so that I can use a non vented cap on the gas tank

 

[oneeye]

You ain't right!!!![cl[cl

 

[joedoh]

this thing is bananas! I drove a later bus and the thing I remember was getting right up on someone before changing lanes, literally looking at the rear parcel shelf of the car you were passing. somehow I dont think that is possible with this one [cl

 

[Burgerman]

That steering wheel you made is a nice touch. Can you share fabrication details