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1986 Singlecab I
Posted: 26 Nov 2017, 18:26
by DoubleOSeven
One Saturday a wave of boredom came over me and then I saw NW_VW_T25’s advert for an ‘86 single cab. I’ve not really been looking for another project but thought what the heck! It only needs an engine an gearbox right?
So I’ll build a thread of my endeavours over the next few months / years and you can all look in and be glad it’s not you!
I’m starting with this:
...and want to get to this:
Re: 1986 Single Cab [emoji373] x 5
Posted: 27 Nov 2017, 12:21
by crazyhorse
thats a beautifull looking thing
1986 Single Cab
Posted: 02 Dec 2017, 18:45
by DoubleOSeven
Re: 1986 Single Cab
Posted: 02 Dec 2017, 18:56
by DoubleOSeven
Re: 1986 Single Cab
Posted: 02 Dec 2017, 19:00
by DoubleOSeven
1986 Single Cab
Posted: 02 Dec 2017, 19:04
by DoubleOSeven
It won’t be perfect, too many dents but it’s rust free and that’s ok by me.
E D I T, 'It has loads of rust on the exterior body panels'!
Re: 1986 Single Cab
Posted: 02 Dec 2017, 19:27
by itchyfeet
I have an engine mounting bar free to a good home if that's what you mean?
Re: 1986 Single Cab
Posted: 02 Dec 2017, 19:32
by itchyfeet
DF heads B suffix small valves, small inlet ports
Re: 1986 Single Cab
Posted: 02 Dec 2017, 22:42
by bigbadbob76
Looking good!!!
Rust free is a definate bonus and a few dents on a single cab are just battle scars.
Watching with interest.
Re: 1986 Single Cab
Posted: 03 Dec 2017, 13:22
by DoubleOSeven
Cheers Bob.
I cleaned up the dg heads today, but this one looks bad.
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Re: 1986 Single Cab
Posted: 03 Dec 2017, 14:10
by itchyfeet
DoubleOSeven wrote:
I cleaned up the dg heads today, but this one looks bad.
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if you mean the crack that will probably be fine, pull the valves and check it doesn't extend behind the seat
Re: 1986 Single Cab
Posted: 03 Dec 2017, 17:55
by DoubleOSeven
The Grand Canyon!
Re: 1986 Single Cab
Posted: 03 Dec 2017, 17:56
by DoubleOSeven
Everyone has their own method by I find a washer and nut is sufficient.
Re: 1986 Single Cab
Posted: 03 Dec 2017, 17:58
by DoubleOSeven
Re: 1986 Single Cab
Posted: 03 Dec 2017, 17:59
by DoubleOSeven
93975, any ideas what these numbers mean?
05 20?