Build Thread of Roach my 1959 Volkswagen Double Cab

[PPI-ART COLLECTOR]

Originally Posted by PottersField

Like this but double cab?

This is what I meant by paint damage when laid completely down.
If it was like this but double cab, it had to be custom because the bodies weren't any longer than what you see in these pics.

Bret
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[VWGuy]

I can't imagine that in a DC, the bed is too short. The gas tank is behind the bed bulkhead and engine extends a few feet under the read of the bed. It must have been really narrow and most certainly a custom job.

[VWGuy]

A surprise...bondo filled dogleg.

[PPI-ART COLLECTOR]

Originally Posted by VWGuy

A surprise...bondo filled dogleg.

Pathetic.
But really no surprise considering how those rust out.
Looks like the buy that body filler by the pound.

Bret
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[sinister-kustoms]

Count yourself lucky, at least there's no chicken wire or newspaper jammed in there!

[BowDown]

Originally Posted by sinister-kustoms

Count yourself lucky, at least there's no chicken wire or newspaper jammed in there!

Factory option?

[deeppinkdiver]

Body work looks great so far.

[deeppinkdiver]

Bump

[deeppinkdiver]

Finished color scheme?

[deeppinkdiver]

I'm in... this would be a bad ass SQ ride, interior all glassed and tweed you could do about anything I respect the keep it original theme though. I've never seen one of these before but now I'm google and craigslist searching my area. Not sure what I would do if I found one but I'm looking, ha.

Curious what the underbody plans are, what kind of stance will the Roach have? Factory height, adjustable bags, 4 red pumps and switches doin 3 wheel? lol.. either way, awesome project and good luck!

[ToddG]

Count me in....this should be fun!

[VWGuy]

Originally Posted by deeppinkdiver

I'm in... this would be a bad ass SQ ride, interior all glassed and tweed you could do about anything I respect the keep it original theme though. I've never seen one of these before but now I'm google and craigslist searching my area. Not sure what I would do if I found one but I'm looking, ha.

Curious what the underbody plans are, what kind of stance will the Roach have? Factory height, adjustable bags, 4 red pumps and switches doin 3 wheel? lol.. either way, awesome project and good luck!

For now Roach is a mild drop. Adjustable beam and drop spindles up front stock width and the rear is Beetle swing axle without the reduction gears. About a 4" drop all around. There is a good chance I will get a 2" narrowed beam for the front at some point. In the future, I may bag it but doubtful. I use this a truck still. Keeping the stock wheels and pretty much everything else as well besides the audio, trans and engine. I'll be taking this on the salt flats at least once to race.

If you want to see a bagged Double cab, look up the dumped pumpkin on youtube. KCW built that beast.

[VWGuy]

Originally Posted by deeppinkdiver

Finished color scheme?

Finished colors will be stock; Dove blue, white bumpers and wheels, chrome caps, gray interior. It will look sick!

[JayinMI]

I REALLY dug this one:

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Jay

[NucFusion]

I'm excited to see this build. I love unique automobiles and this is definitely one!

[VWGuy]

Originally Posted by deeppinkdiver

Finished color scheme?

Original Dove Blue. Like this but with stock wheels.

[VWGuy]

More updates.

I decided to hit up the seats.

Blasted the frames and then painted them a while back. Wife was not too happy about this part.




Over this weekend started to get the seats all sweet. As close to OG material and color seat covers. I want to do stock in every way but with tunes, big engine and dropped.

Seat Back





Seat Bottom

[quality_sound]

It's coming together nicely.

[JP Fabrication]

Great build. love it.

I'm work at a VW dealership. The owner has his completely restored '56 Double Cab in the showroom. If you need any pics or measurements of any specific are for reference, hit me up and be will be happy to help out.

Jon

[Mopar244DIY]

Gotta see how this turns out. Subscribed.

[VWGuy]

Originally Posted by crnacnac

Great build. love it.

I'm work at a VW dealership. The owner has his completely restored '56 Double Cab in the showroom. If you need any pics or measurements of any specific are for reference, hit me up and be will be happy to help out.

Jon

A 56? Must be a Binz. Post a picture of it!

[GSlider]

Sub'd! Love the old VW's. A guy in town has one as well. Factory white/green/rust, lol. Slammed to the ground and he drives it everyday.

[VWGuy]

Finally some updates. We are about 2-3 weeks out until the truck is ready for assembly. The DC is at my friend Mike Carnell's shop So. Utah.



The Wheels


The Gates were pretty haggard but they're getting there.


The sides and wheel wells have been completely replaced.


Building the engine in my garage. Waiting on a couple of parts for final assembly.

[PPI-ART COLLECTOR]

This is and has been one of my favorite threads on DIYMA.
I was hoping to see an update soon.
Can't wait to see the paint done.

Awesome fun there!

Bret
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[tmcdade]

Any specs on the engine in progress? I'm slowly accumulating parts for a 2074cc I hope to build by next summer for my '72 Super Beetle