61 split ute

[splitthis]

$750? Ouch, did you need to buy 2?

[Beatts]

$750? Ouch, did you need to buy 2?

Imagine what an OG one would have cost

[vanell]

Yeah I am really confident that this will work , just make the gearshift a bit longer so it’s level with the seat

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[vanell]

Bumper trial fit, the corners are cut short and the bumper fits under it

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[vanell]

Trans still has the beetle shifter housing so now the shift rod goes above the treasure chest floor, and the square section in the floor is for the engine cooler and electric fuel pump and filter

[MID WEST DUBBER]

You are a machine Ian

[vanell]

I’ll fit all my parts on it , like wiring, suspension , brakes and do the interior, then strip it down and paint it, today got the engine lid on, the gaps are huge but for some reason I don’t care, I’ll get that rear bumper bolted on then move on to the front

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[kombi niko]

loving this build mate, heaps like the wifes

[vanell]

Clutch pedal mods for raised steering box, so basically the steering shaft is now the stop for the pedal

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[vanell]

Got the shifter hooked up and working, moved the seat base back and bent the shift rod forward, I won’t have to cut the seat now

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[vanell]

Started on the handbrake, moved the seat over to the passenger side for a bit more clearance, if I adjust it so it does about 3 clicks it just comes above the seat

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[braddick]

This is going to be cool
Keep us posted bud

[warb]

many levels of cool man.

[Beatts]

I like it Wiz. Does the shifter and seat position make it a little tight when selecting reverse?

[splitthis]

You’re a goddamn wizard.

The OG split handbrake set up is one of the worst ever designed, that will make Jill starts so much easier but it’s going to be weird doing handbrake turns with your right hand.