61 Dual Cab

aussietanker · Post by **aussietanker** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 5:20 pm

nice one gazztan ....

what are the plans for this one .... any idea of color etc ?

i think a lot of us will be watching this thread with great interest

regards
A|T

Zimblewinder · Post by **Zimblewinder** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 5:35 pm

sweet ute!! So straight. All the best. This one is going to be pretty easy to get rolling.

Volksaddict · Post by **Volksaddict** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 5:37 pm

Great find ..bad timing with the 15 ..sure youll find a buyer though ...should be an easy resto ...

gazztan · Post by **gazztan** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 7:10 pm

Thanks everyone for the positive and encouraging comments!!!
I don't know if it has an M-code. There are 2 little holes behind the drivers seat on the bulkhead where the plate might have been attached. Not there anymore.
I'm in 2 minds about how to restore this. Not sure whether to keep it stock or go with a 2 tone paint job, lowered, ball joint front end, IRS and a set of stainless belt trim.
Have seen some great lookin DC's done this way.
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Will certainly keep everyone posted on progress and will probably have plenty of questions along the way.
Such a great pool of knowledge and talent in this group.
Cheers.

Gaz

Dasdubber · Post by **Dasdubber** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 7:32 pm

Nice find mate - looks nice and solid!

morts · Post by **morts** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:18 pm

Definitely looks the goods - congrats on a great find. Plenty of help available on here.

If I were to be bold enough to make a suggestion it would be along the lines of just to sit on it for a little while before committing to a course of action. All the best with it.

Michael

IN2VWS · Post by **IN2VWS** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:24 pm

Paint it a stock colour, lift it as high as it will go and fit a set of 6.70 x 15 crossply tyres on the stock rims.....what a great look that would be.

CAFFINEPUSHERMAN · Post by **CAFFINEPUSHERMAN** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:29 pm

nice and dry good one

frenzix · Post by **frenzix** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:37 pm

yes those two holes are where the plate would have been, wonder who has the vin plate now?

Oldfart · Post by **Oldfart** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:59 pm

IN2VWS wrote:Paint it a stock colour, lift it as high as it will go and fit a set of 6.70 x 15 crossply tyres on the stock rims.....what a great look that would be.

So you got a pitcher of yours so I can see how to rebuild mine?

FrankenCab · Post by **FrankenCab** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 9:07 pm

thats insane your bloody lucky to find a commercial that good I'd eat babies to have mine that good at the start. Just checked my tag and it reads 758107 so whats that 16 behind yours on production line... cool

gazztan · Post by **gazztan** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 9:52 pm

That is cool FrankenCab!!!
Probably built on the same day.
Does that mean we're related?

Cheers matey.

Gaz.

Frogsta · Post by **Frogsta** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 10:06 pm

Could be the oldest DC in AUS.
Not many glass taillight DC,s around.
Not sure when the first ones hit AUS?
It is so crispy clean.

euro · Post by **euro** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 10:11 pm

the nose panel was pretty gone when ed brougth this one through work, looks like its been beaten out a bit, very solid and straight car otherwise. all the best.

kombi1976 · Post by **kombi1976** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:26 pm

That is amazing.

Stay stock, at least for the moment.
Fix any rust and get her running.
Then buff the hell out of the existing paint until it shines like a penny in a chimney sweep's ear.
Where am I when these deals come through?