Ian’s Dual Cab

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Mock up of the roof rack and sleeping quarters
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Needs a roll out step ladder
Ideas man
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Scared of wife finding out what I’ve spent
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That’s a cool idea Ian, list of jobs on the window looks like it’s getting smaller
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Almost finished welding underneath, and I mocked up the diesel heater
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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.
Der Splitty.....slowest thing up the Blue Mtns, since Wentworth, Blaxland & Lawson :twisted:
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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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Ian, you could run an outlet under the tray and into your swag!🤣
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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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Love your ideas and way of thinking Ian
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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.
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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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Engine bay and underneath painted grey
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Still on track for Valla Ian?
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Trying real hard to get this to Valla, roughly 7 weeks to go
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Big day today
Engine and transmission in
Wiring loom, steering box and pedals installed
Started on the front beam
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