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Re: 68 Single cab
Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 9:13 pm
by framingsilly
The young man that is doing the metal work for me lost his job and is wanting to work on VW's full time . He is going to be finished with all the metal work this weekend . Under one week turn around . He is very reasonable and I got to see the work that he has done on his 61' mango , which looks really good . if anyone needs some help on there project I would recomend talking to David . PM me and I will give you his info . Im going to have him fix some stuff on my 72' next .Hey Ken , do you think I could barrow your hoops for a couple hours ? David is going to fabricate some for me with the use of a template . I should have some pics of the work tomorrow . He has been working away and slacking on the pics ( thats cool with me ) . I ordered new rubber today and Im going to start scheduling my paint guy .Its going to be either Neptune blue or Velvet green . I still have to design the logo . Maybe Brett can help me out
Re: 68 Single cab
Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 10:18 pm
by Ken
Pat,
Yes you can use my hoops as a pattern. There are also 2 end caps and a center support. There is a guy in Utah that makes the tarp from original patterns. It is a little pricey, I paid $2,000 ten years ago, but the quality is excellent.
Re: 68 Single cab
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 7:08 am
by framingsilly
Thank you Ken, you the man! My friend has a industrial sewing machine and We are going to try to make one, but that is a option for sure.
Re: 68 Single cab
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 7:10 am
by SlashKirk
I vote for Neptune Blue...awesome color
Re: 68 Single cab
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 7:12 am
by framingsilly
I like Neptune blue as well Kirk. Julie is pulling for velvet green.
Re: 68 Single cab
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 1:33 pm
by blue71
Speedy and high quality work? Oh man, I can't wait to see!
Re: 68 Single cab
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 2:46 pm
by vw7266
post some pics up!
Re: 68 Single cab
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 5:04 pm
by framingsilly
David is sending me some this evening. Soon as I get them. Ken, I was thinking of asking you months ago if you would part with yours but I knew there was no way
Re: 68 Single cab
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 9:33 pm
by framingsilly
Here is some pics y'all. Picking it up this weekend to get ready for some fresh paint.
Re: 68 Single cab
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 9:44 pm
by Ken
Pat,
This may give you some ideas for making your bows and canvas cover. Here is a set of wooden bows that I made for the 68 SC.
I also made a set of wooden legs that bolt to the truck bed. You can make them any height to suit your taste/needs. I used my original bows as a pattern so when you put the tarp on it looks just like the original from the outside.
Just an idea.
