Hey all..

FrankenCab · Post by **FrankenCab** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 9:39 pm

Thought i'd say hi .Just learnt about the site from juri? (may be wrong on spelling) Cool place . How to put it ... I own about 9 vw's ,61 dual cab (under construction alot of modifications to say the least) 68 squareback ej20t with irs , 65 notch stock with added rust ,73 squareback moss on the roof, the rest are busses and buggies. Will try and get some shots of dcab to show mods ..

lobus · Post by **lobus** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 9:45 pm

Welcome dude.

frenzix · Post by **frenzix** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 10:35 pm

photos for sure, welcome... !!

byronbus · Post by **byronbus** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 11:16 pm

Nice work, welcome...where you from?

warb · Post by **warb** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:24 am

welcome, whats the detail on the mods?, sounds unlike the standard mods... also pics!..

FrankenCab · Post by **FrankenCab** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 7:28 pm

O.k i'll do a quick list .bay in mods is baywindow.
4 inch narrowed bay beam with plates from cbb,
75 bay steering box fitted , shifter rod and bushing also from bay, shortened column ( bay)
the complete rear suspention out of a 69 kombi grafted in place, ie chassis cut in front of torsion housing and after shock /bump stop mounts.
the tray , floor ,jack points ,inner sills , front floor , seat bases all removed due to rust and in the way.
So the body could then be lowered further over the chassis , about 3 1/4 inches, 85mm to effectively lower the car without losing suspention travel, at the moment with 15 inch rims the front rim sits about 5 mm below the wheel arch .
A 091 box is also in with the 1600 kombi front g/box mount used which is hooked up to a ej22 motor , I may still use a ej20t as i've got 2 spare rs liberty water to air intercoolers tempting me in the shed.
I had to replace the front chassis legs where the beam bolts to aswell due to rust, 69 kombi again supplied the bits.
There is more done like extending chassis at the rear and moding clutch pedal (75 bay) box tube inner sills and outriggers, best i try and get photos up. Yeah i'm 10mins south of wollongong if anyone is in the area and wants to check the thing out just pm me .
The double cab was not in a restorable condition due to prior mods best described as "Baja kombi" style, hence the cutting i've done. and the 1 metre hole cut in the roof.

71split · Post by **71split** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 9:21 pm

So... What do you do in your spare time???

You don't have time to talk on the computing machine. Get back out to the shed!!

Looking forward to seeing this master piece.

Jeremy

Shaven · Post by **Shaven** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 11:11 pm

welcum to the fold... enjoy the ride.
cheers matty

FrankenCab · Post by **FrankenCab** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 8:53 pm

Run my locksmith business from home so its sort of like i'm semi retired at 32. I'll try and stick a photo up

byronbus · Post by **byronbus** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 9:02 pm

Nice, im a locksmith, need any workers, wouldnt mind being semi retired myself...

FrankenCab · Post by **FrankenCab** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 9:10 pm

yeah hard life.. specialy when this will be the next work truck.
now i've got pics up i'll put on project forum.

kombinationdetailing · Sun Apr 22, 2007 6:33 am

hey Frankencab, nice DC! could you post a pic or two of your '68 squareback in 'other rides' cheers and welcome to dsk

FrankenCab · Post by **FrankenCab** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 7:50 pm

done . thanks for the warm welcome.