grinderman Officially Full-On Dubber
378 posts · joined Apr 2011 ·
handy trolley jack
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HILDA- the desert dual cab. ( with build pics)
grinderman Officially Full-On Dubber
378 posts · joined Apr 2011 ·
While Laurie worked on Hilda I got stuck into his 57'.There is a shit load of work getting the drivers side/rear quarter nice and straight (especially when repair panels have been welded in). I probably spent 16 hours so far with probably another 8 hours to get it straight enough to apply some hi fill primer.
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grinderman Officially Full-On Dubber
378 posts · joined Apr 2011 ·
After much delay (other projects) I finally got some more done on HILDA
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grinderman Officially Full-On Dubber
378 posts · joined Apr 2011 ·
I'm not worried about originalality just strength and the flat floor should be excellent for hosing out 😂
grinderman Officially Full-On Dubber
378 posts · joined Apr 2011 ·
weight a minute!
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grinderman Officially Full-On Dubber
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Thank jeezus 'bazza' is doing my welding and custom fabbing
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grinderman Officially Full-On Dubber
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Good to be progressing......on all 3 projects.....
Oh.....yeah.......we have calculated the fuel tank should hold 200lt🤪
Perfect for the canning stock route where I need 1000klm range on the sand
Oh.....yeah.......we have calculated the fuel tank should hold 200lt🤪
Perfect for the canning stock route where I need 1000klm range on the sand
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grinderman Officially Full-On Dubber
378 posts · joined Apr 2011 ·
57 getting closer
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Scottkombi Officially Full-On Dubber
358 posts · joined Dec 2008 ·
Love your work..two very nice VWs there!
88 Caravelle Syncro Camper
89 Caravelle GL microbus - 5 speed
69 Microbus
05 Mk5 Golf 1.9 TDi DSG
89 Caravelle GL microbus - 5 speed
69 Microbus
05 Mk5 Golf 1.9 TDi DSG
nils Fahrvergnugen
971 posts · joined Jan 2008 ·
Man those '57 s had small rims
Quit calling rust patina
grinderman Officially Full-On Dubber
378 posts · joined Apr 2011 ·
Each section you do leads to another.
Both wheel arches and their surrounds need to be replaced and seeing as so much is being cut out it is the time to make any custom mods like the heavy duty extended shock towers.
Both wheel arches and their surrounds need to be replaced and seeing as so much is being cut out it is the time to make any custom mods like the heavy duty extended shock towers.
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grinderman Officially Full-On Dubber
378 posts · joined Apr 2011 ·
probably another 4 weekends for the back half alone
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grinderman Officially Full-On Dubber
378 posts · joined Apr 2011 ·
We almost have the bus ready for paint......after 5 years🤪
Undercoated underneath and tried a test sample of possible colors
Undercoated underneath and tried a test sample of possible colors
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Klaus Custom Title Time!
1,439 posts · joined Aug 2004 ·
Um I think you have the 57 lower valance on upside down as it should be tucked behind lower "v"
helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body
7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
That Dual cab is gonna be a great desert traveller. A couple test drives and it should be ready for anything.
11CAB If ya got it....Baja it
4,674 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Anymore progress on the Dualcab?
65 Meyers Manx
68 Country Buggy (KO 367)
68 Country Buggy (KO 669)
68 Country Buggy (KO 789)
68 Country Buggy (KO 815)
68 Baja Bug
76 Baja Kombi Twincab
68 Country Buggy (KO 367)
68 Country Buggy (KO 669)
68 Country Buggy (KO 789)
68 Country Buggy (KO 815)
68 Baja Bug
76 Baja Kombi Twincab
grinderman Officially Full-On Dubber
378 posts · joined Apr 2011 ·
Sorry Guys, no progress for ages.
Some people say they have been slack or other reasons but I've been flat out with work and a couple of other projects including my daughters bus (buttercup), 2 karmann ghias and of all things a completely rusted out datsun 240k.
My son and I are starting a restoration business and have been heavily investing in gear and sorting a workshop and spraybooth etc.
Good part is that Hilda will be our work/promotional vehicle and we will be kicking the build off again soon so stay tuned.
Some people say they have been slack or other reasons but I've been flat out with work and a couple of other projects including my daughters bus (buttercup), 2 karmann ghias and of all things a completely rusted out datsun 240k.
My son and I are starting a restoration business and have been heavily investing in gear and sorting a workshop and spraybooth etc.
Good part is that Hilda will be our work/promotional vehicle and we will be kicking the build off again soon so stay tuned.
pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome
6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
Looking forward to updates.
"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/
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wombatventures Wolfsburg Wizard
680 posts · joined Feb 2013 ·
After seeing your work on Buttercup, I'm looking forward to seeing Hilda up and going!