Pork's '62 VW Single Cab

[porkchop]

Aight, just got my first Datsun 521 and I threw up a thread in the truck section, but I figured I'd post up pics of my daily driver. Been into minitrucks since I started driving, but I also got bit by the VW bug shortly after and have owned at least one VW ever since. This is a '62 VW Single Cab. I bought it in 2007 and it sat for a while before I cleaned it up a little, did a little wrenching on it and started driving it daily at the beginning of 2008. A couple months later, after gathering parts, I pulled it into the shop for some lovin'.

 

I had an 1835cc w/dual Weber 40 IDF carbs built for it and had a late beetle IRS trans rebuilt as well to go in it. The entire rear suspension has been swapped out for a beetle IRS suspension and I stepped the control arms to get the desired drop out back. The front suspension has been completely rebuilt/replaced. I ordered a 2" narrowed and adjustable beam for it and narrowed it further to about 4 3/4". I flipped the spindles with all new king pin bushings and seals to finish of the drop. The frame has been notched up front for tie rod clearance. The truck has also had the entire electrical harness replaced. All the work except the engine and tranny build was performed by myself, a couple of friends and my dad. Future plans include, front tubs, larger tie rod notches, shortened center pin and another 1 1/2" of drop front and back.

 

Here it is on the trailer, getting ready to leave the property where I found it:

 

And this is how it sits now:

[Edz280zx]

That's pretty damn cool...always had a soft spot for VW's

[Cuts metal like mad]

sick! I love pre-66 Vdubs... Especially ratted out ones.

[Pacific coast Datsun]

1 word...freakin-kool !! You must get alot of looks cruising around in it. I like the bumper notch to clear the stinger :cool:

[Rusty]

Yeah, that thing is SSSSICK!

here are some of my favorite pics (and a vid)

 

 

note: pool in the bed;)

[Drummerboy4as]

Some pics of my buddy's '61 Transport.

 

[denveratsun]

Yeah...sweet ride man! I sure miss my 59 Double Cab!

Very cool machines!:cool:

[djlotus]

Very nice

[LAYEDOUTB2K]

that is sick. i love those things slammed like that.

[porkchop]

Thanks for the compliments guys! Unfortunately, I am chasing an engine problem with it right now. She's running rough and has dropped power. I have checked a couple of things with no luck but I have a few more things I wanna check out.