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Re: Ian’s Dual Cab

Posted: Sun May 26, 2024 4:20 pm
by vanell
Mock up of the roof rack and sleeping quarters
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Re: Ian’s Dual Cab

Posted: Sun May 26, 2024 7:01 pm
by Cheeseboard
Needs a roll out step ladder

Re: Ian’s Dual Cab

Posted: Mon May 27, 2024 8:30 am
by MID WEST DUBBER
That’s a cool idea Ian, list of jobs on the window looks like it’s getting smaller

Re: Ian’s Dual Cab

Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2024 6:57 pm
by vanell
Almost finished welding underneath, and I mocked up the diesel heater
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Re: Ian’s Dual Cab

Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2024 3:07 pm
by spl65t
Dang, looks nearly toasty :D
Have a friend who was known to drive her split wearing a sleeping bag !!!

I'm going your option in the interest of safety.

Great work.

Re: Ian’s Dual Cab

Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2024 4:08 pm
by vanell
Seat frames in today, moved the front seat back for more leg room, and got the seat brackets in place for welding
Rear seat fitted as well, and worked out the place for the diesel heater fuel tank
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Re: Ian’s Dual Cab

Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2024 8:42 pm
by 1958kafer
Ian, you could run an outlet under the tray and into your swag!🤣

Re: Ian’s Dual Cab

Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2024 5:22 pm
by vanell
Fitted this up today
It’s a rare OG Big Boots headlight dipper
One of only 6 known RHD versions, 1961 model only
Very lucky to own one, perfect for the Dual Cab
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Re: Ian’s Dual Cab

Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2024 6:46 pm
by MID WEST DUBBER
Love your ideas and way of thinking Ian

Re: Ian’s Dual Cab

Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2024 9:10 pm
by splitthis
MID WEST DUBBER wrote: Wed Jun 05, 2024 6:46 pm Love your ideas and way of thinking Ian
X2 very clever! Make sure your boots are clean.

Re: Ian’s Dual Cab

Posted: Fri Jun 07, 2024 3:02 pm
by vanell
Finished welding underneath and splatter painted the stone guard, maybe paint underneath on the weekend
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Also got the rear heater tube in but I have no idea what size the plate is that covers it, anybody able to measure one for me
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Re: Ian’s Dual Cab

Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2024 3:59 pm
by vanell
Engine bay and underneath painted grey
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Re: Ian’s Dual Cab

Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2024 5:50 pm
by MID WEST DUBBER
Still on track for Valla Ian?

Re: Ian’s Dual Cab

Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2024 6:28 pm
by vanell
Trying real hard to get this to Valla, roughly 7 weeks to go

Re: Ian’s Dual Cab

Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2024 4:45 pm
by vanell
Big day today
Engine and transmission in
Wiring loom, steering box and pedals installed
Started on the front beam
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