Ian’s Dual Cab

[vanell]

So I want to make it clear that this is not a restoration, the Dual Cab was way too far gone to do that, there will be some crusty bits still on it that I will leave. Just want to make it a driver again, there will be some repairs that I should have spent some more time on and I’ll more than likely paint it in the back yard. I won’t be taking this too seriously except to make it safe to drive, want the doors to shut nicely and drive nice. So if you are following along to see how it is done then I suggest you should follow what Cooper does, or DubSmith as they are the true craftsmen of Kombi Restoration
Resurrected not Restoration for me, want to have some fun doing it, want it to be enjoyable to make me go out to shed

[spl65t]

So I want to make it clear that this is not a restoration, the Dual Cab was way too far gone to do that, there will be some crusty bits still on it that I will leave. Just want to make it a driver again, there will be some repairs that I should have spent some more time on and I’ll more than likely paint it in the back yard. I won’t be taking this too seriously except to make it safe to drive, want the doors to shut nicely and drive nice. So if you are following along to see how it is done then I suggest you should follow what Cooper does, or DubSmith as they are the true craftsmen of Kombi Restoration
Resurrected not Restoration for me, want to have some fun doing it, want it to be enjoyable to make me go out to shed

Mate, nicely stated. We understand your approach. Hasn't changed anyone from admiring your threads & how you approach such projects...so Bash & Plug away I say !!
To go into the shed and have fun and enjoy what your doing, just about says it all really.
Linz

[vanell]

Dash is close to fitting

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[splitthis]

Dash is close to fitting IMG_8050.jpegIMG_8051.jpeg

Is this one getting lowered like in the SC?

[vanell]

It will have the same front end but swing axle rear

[splitthis]

No I meant the dash.

[vanell]

Ah I see now, you put an emoji at the end of the sentence, I must have been out driving my splitty that day when all you guys had a lesson in what they mean, the only one I know is the thumbs up one
This emoji thing reminds me of the history repeating quote I once read about the Egyptian symbols

[Kombiiknut]

So I want to make it clear that this is not a restoration, the Dual Cab was way too far gone to do that, there will be some crusty bits still on it that I will leave. Just want to make it a driver again, there will be some repairs that I should have spent some more time on and I’ll more than likely paint it in the back yard. I won’t be taking this too seriously except to make it safe to drive, want the doors to shut nicely and drive nice. So if you are following along to see how it is done then I suggest you should follow what Cooper does, or DubSmith as they are the true craftsmen of Kombi Restoration
Resurrected not Restoration for me, want to have some fun doing it, want it to be enjoyable to make me go out to shed

Don't sell yourself short mate, what to do is unreal and awesome to watch. You will do that DC proud and I'm sure it will be a very cool ride when it's back on the road..

[morts]

Ah I see now, you put an emoji at the end of the sentence, I must have been out driving my splitty that day when all you guys had a lesson in what they mean, the only one I know is the thumbs up one
This emoji thing reminds me of the history repeating quote I once read about the Egyptian symbols

You're a funny fucker that's for sure...

[vanell]

Passenger side hasn’t been easy but I’m getting there , had to cut the bottom off the dogleg because it was way out of square, still may have to cut it some more

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[Kombiiknut]

Fucking awesome.. She's staying to look like a DC again

[vanell]

Cutting more stuff out

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Had to get creative to square the tray up

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[splitthis]

Looking good mate, driving in no time.

[braddick]

Great progress mate
Keep the updates coming

[vanell]

Bit of an effort to get this far, lots of grinding and welding, bed is all welded up and floor x members done.
. Sat the floor in because if I finish the sides I’ll never get the floor in. Got some temporary supports holding up the bed and sides

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