Project DC - 4 door dual cab with a couple extra cylinders

[Davydomes]

What a great job you're doing! Can't wait to see the finished job. Red leather interior and black body is a sure fire winner. Classy

 

[Lee C]

:rocknroll: wowzas!!!!!!
Nice work !! :mrgreen:

 

[markevo30]

You're a brave man painting it black but it looks fantastic, just like the rest of it. Nice one, looking forward to seeing the finished article.

 

[shaven]

This thing is insane.

I think I'm more excited seeing this then having my own kids, buying my DC & getting laid for the first time...

Can not wait to see this in the flesh... & the smile on the owners face. :lol:

 

[72crewdude]

looks awesome. can't wait to see this finished.

 

[charlie34]

Wow! Makes my small build much less daunting. There's some serious work gone into that.


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[Dasdubber]

Well, bloody hell its been a long time between drinks (i.e. updates) again, seems time slips away awfully quickly when you're having fun

The DC is still not quite finished but getting very close. So here is a pictorial update from the last few months:

Love them or hate them, we wanted to be a little different with the wheels:

Hard to get much visual differentiation underneath for photos when its all black, but these shots will give you an idea:

The bay window washer reservoir was relocated under the nose along with an electric pump"

The heavily texturised underside is due to a urethane coating (like a pickup bed liner) that the owner wanted for resilience and longevity - whilst the standard of the DC is very high, at the end of the day its not being built as a show car

Bosch EFI pump and oil filter (anti drain back) tucked away (accessed when rear wheel is removed)

We took one step forward just before taking two steps back (more on that later), some assembly started, but halted soon thereafter

 

[Dasdubber]

Dual AC evaporators hidden under the centre console up front:

This was the final mockup before the engine came out for final time for the last pieces (more info later)

The rear end settles down with the weight of the engine and ancillaries in (the car was never built to be slammed, but still has to have a decent stance

More mockup - dry sump tank and breather plus oil filler

Dimple died cover plate under tank plus Aeroflow fittings (black of course) plus black braided hoses throughout

Space is tight everywhere when you cram enough components in (AC centre vent for rear plus two centre mid bass woofers

The mess of wires and ducting eventually find their way neatly into place

 

[Dasdubber]

Centre console wrapped in leather by Platinum Trimming (who is doing all the upholstery in the DC) - http://platinumtrimming.com/gallerykombis/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

All the fiddly bits not even seen wrack up the hours like one of the switch panels (for audio when not on ignition plus windscreen washer, Dakota Digital control buttons and lighting dimmer)

AC compressor paint detailed and ready to go

S&M Bender

More trim photos from Willem at Platinum:

 

[Dasdubber]

Okay, so the two steps back resulted from the frustration of seeing a few ripples in the side panels and front doors where the inner strengtheners were vertically…whilst most people wouldn't even pick up on it, it annoyed the crap out of me given the calibre of the build…..so we re-bodyworked the rear quarters and cab doors then prepped the entire exterior and I repainted it (Ferrari Nero Daytona black metallic base coat first then PPG Deltron clear)….

Before it rolled out of the booth this time, I wanted to colour sand it to get the process out of the way (long laborious task!), few pics post buffing:

 

[Myvanway]

Wow.... 8)

 

[Dasdubber]

Update almost complete! Now the DC is buffed, reassembly can resume inc new rear light housings with LED bulbs

Smoked lenses front and rear

Quick roll down to the 'clean shop' (i.e. our parts store - dasrestoparts.com.au)

Next on the agenda was the flywheel - we enlisted the expertise of Dave Butler who turned this slug of steel into a custom flywheel to mate the Porsche 3.2L engine to the 091 2L VW box:

Dual ring gears were required - one for the starter and one for the EFI sensor

AJ fabricated steel door pockets front and rear which will be trimmed in leather

Finally the JW Speaker headlights were slotted in place

Trim piece around the vent intake went on after this pic (forgot to install first time around!)

Alright that's it for now, will try and remember to update again a little sooner than later!
Al
dasrestohaus.com.au

 

[bertiethebus]

You might not have set out to build a show car.... But from where I'm sitting (drooling down my chin)... That's exactly what you have created!
That's got best in show written all over it!!!! 8) 8) 8)

 

[gas1man]

Volks World show in 2017 ???????????

Love this build and workmanship is class to say the least and a testament to yours and all involved skills.

Good job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

J & P

 

[VeeDubMan]

Volks World show in 2017 ???????????

Shipping from Oz may be an issue though

 

[gas1man]

Sponsorship is a wonderful thing......... :lol: :lol:
You don't get if you don't ask as they say. Good luck anyway, hope I am able to get to Aus
to see this bus in the flesh one day.

J & P

 

[vassy69SC]

Great work Al!
This will be a very nice ride

 

[StuF]

What immense skills and attention to detail - I sincerely hope your customer appreciates all the special touches and outstanding workmanship!
That bus is amazing 8) 8)

 

[Bundy]

Absolutely stunning! Keep up the amazing work....and the updates :mrgreen:

 

[Alex VW Heritage]

Awesome work! :mrgreen: