1992 Dodge W250 Cummins / VW Vanagon Abomination *MAY CAUSE BLINDNESS*
- Thread starter Karmann Vandiego
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Karmann Vandiego
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After MONTHS of procrastination from lacking inspiration (harder to find inspiration in the rain!), I have finally made some progress! I decided that the cab would be easier to finish, mounted in position.
I lifted the front of the cab onto some tires to prop it up, then lifted the rear with a engine hoist. With the cab precariously hanging in the air from a chain, carefully pushed the frame underneath. This required some more trimming to the floor, in order to get the massive Cummins to slide in more easily. Instead of welding the floor solid in the rear, I will be making an access cover to bolt over it, in order to service the drivetrain more easily.
Enough gab...this is what you came here for!
Next, I will be stitching the cab back together to finish the widening. Then it's time to solve some brake and steering controls!
I lifted the front of the cab onto some tires to prop it up, then lifted the rear with a engine hoist. With the cab precariously hanging in the air from a chain, carefully pushed the frame underneath. This required some more trimming to the floor, in order to get the massive Cummins to slide in more easily. Instead of welding the floor solid in the rear, I will be making an access cover to bolt over it, in order to service the drivetrain more easily.
Enough gab...this is what you came here for!
Next, I will be stitching the cab back together to finish the widening. Then it's time to solve some brake and steering controls!
pappawheely
Autonomous4X4
The VW tow bar is cheeky, but I get it. 
I love people who operate outside the box! COE's are super hot right now. Not many build their own.
I love people who operate outside the box! COE's are super hot right now. Not many build their own.
Karmann Vandiego
Well-known member
Now that better weather is upon us, and I've moved a couple of projects out of the way, it's time to fit some panels!
Starting with the roof, I made the 12" cut at the top window frame. In order to correct the inevitable odd shape to the roof, I cut a large 28" strip down the full length of the roof. This should also retain the shape of the window frame, so stock glass will fit back in place.
With the roof cut, I mocked it up on the cab in order to mark out the cut needed to fit the panel.
Next step is to cut the cab roof to fit the panel, then start on the nose panel.
I just need to stop starting other projects!
Stay funky, friends!
Starting with the roof, I made the 12" cut at the top window frame. In order to correct the inevitable odd shape to the roof, I cut a large 28" strip down the full length of the roof. This should also retain the shape of the window frame, so stock glass will fit back in place.
With the roof cut, I mocked it up on the cab in order to mark out the cut needed to fit the panel.
Next step is to cut the cab roof to fit the panel, then start on the nose panel.
I just need to stop starting other projects!
Stay funky, friends!
TroySmith80
Adventurer
Yes! Keep it going !
Karmann Vandiego
Well-known member
warrpath4x4
Adventurer
that's gonna be one hell of a shifter lol
TroySmith80
Adventurer
Are you going to Descend on Bend? I don't imagine this rig will be ready, but it would sure be a hit if it was (maybe 2022?).