my $10,000 challenge with 61 Panel

headstone · Post by **headstone** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 4:55 pm

fark me joe, when i first saw the challenge i thought does joe know what he is in for , now i know what super joe can do its a piece of cake,, go joe it will be parked next to mine soon

scutemmm · Post by **scutemmm** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:30 pm

You are a legend Joe and did I mention patience?

smifff · Post by **smifff** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 6:36 pm

Very impressive Joe. Constantly amazed and inspired by your work ethic.

Keep up the great work... Alan

kombi1976 · Post by **kombi1976** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 11:05 pm

Staggering.

Ummmm..........nope, can't think of anything else, I'm left speechless.
Talk about raise the bar.
I'm not worthy.

GFresh · Post by **GFresh** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 9:53 pm

Top work Joe, I just love your thread, that vid you made is just priceless

Keep going mate don't let up, you're creating something more than just a rebuilt car here

joeM · Post by **joeM** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 3:43 pm

Thanks everyone, I'm humbled by your comments.
All I can say is, the fun is still there and now that things are starting to come together its just even more inspiring to continue.
Apart from the Melb weather and a minor set back the last couple of days with some sort of dust in the eye that has left me with a patch and off to the eye and ear hospital tonight, but apart from that ... can't wait to get back to it

I've posted on the wanted section three main bits that I really need.
Gear stick
Speedo
Fuel tank
If anyone has anything lurking in the garage and would like to sell, let me know.

And one more favor, can anyone post a pick of a front seat? the more detail the better. I wanna see if I can make one for now.

And thanks again for the support guys

splitbus · Post by **splitbus** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 3:59 pm

Hey Joe, put a bay fuel tank in, holds a bit more, just need the filler pipe of your old split tank

smifff · Post by **smifff** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 4:00 pm

Hi Joe, Sorry can't help out with the parts but if you're still wearing the patch in the next video then you'll have to talk like a pirate.... AARRR!!

kombi1976 · Post by **kombi1976** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 4:06 pm

Ditto on the fuel tank although I MIGHT have a Split one in my garage that I can donate.
BTW, a Beetle KPH speedo with the fuel gauge in it will fit fine too.
Save you the problem of constantly doing the miles/kms conversion in your head, although it doesn't even concern me.
Has your Panel got a single bench or rails for the driver's bucket and passenger double bench?

joeM · Post by **joeM** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 4:29 pm

It only has these brackets on both driver and passenger side

martinigreenbus · Post by **martinigreenbus** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 4:44 pm

Bench seat Joe.

scutemmm · Post by **scutemmm** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 5:23 pm

Hey Joe I've got a 67 speedo I can donate to your project-has a split glass face though

pm me your address if you want it and I'll shoot it to ya.

Tonz Magonz · Post by **Tonz Magonz** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 6:13 pm

Heres the seat you need Joe...

martinigreenbus · Post by **martinigreenbus** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 6:44 pm

Hahaha, beat me to it Tonz, had to get to the other computer to get the pics, was leading in with the bench reply

kombi1976 · Post by **kombi1976** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 6:49 pm

The soul of helpfulness, as usual, Tonz.

My '62 came with what's called a "hump" seat.
It has a "hump" about a 3rd of the way along the back to separate the driver and passengers.
It has the same brackets.
Here's some pics....

I'll take a few more detailed pics if I can tonight although with wind chill it's currently -6 C outside so you'll have to forgive me if I don't get there.
But this is the item I'd say you're after.

my $10,000 challenge with 61 Panel

jp'oi

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