1992 Dodge W250 Cummins / VW Vanagon Abomination *MAY CAUSE BLINDNESS*

[Karmann Vandiego]

Yesterdays task was to remove the original body mounts from the frame, and mock them up in their new position.


Once that was complete, the body halves were slid into their final position. This is how it should sit when everything is fully welded back together.


Originally, I thought I would have to swap an automatic transmission in place of my standard, but now it's looking like a linkage to shift through the gears should be pretty easy to fabricate.

Next I will be trimming the vans front frame section for clearance of the suspension/steering.

 

[nitro_rat]

Standing by to see how you get the steering worked out...

 

[SDDiver5]

You crazy SOB you actually did it! So awesome keep it up!

 

[ITTOG]

I think I would have to do some work on the body before I worries about drivetrain, suspension, etc. Maybe that is just what I am most interested in.

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[zoomad75]

As they say on Roadkill, "Bad ideas, brilliantly executed". I can see it coming together. Nice work on the mockup.

 

[Karmann Vandiego]

I appreciate the kind words of encouragement! I must say, it is really cool to see people get excited about this build.

I think I would have to do some work on the body before I worries about drivetrain, suspension, etc. Maybe that is just what I am most interested in.

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Rest assured, body work is in the very near future. The main concern at the moment is:

Will the front section of the Vanagon frame remain in place, or will it need to be relocated in order for the steering box and shocks to fit back onto the truck frame.

Once the frame fitment is satisfactory, then the body work can begin! It looks like my initial guess of 10" wider is looking more like 12".

Standing by to see how you get the steering worked out...

As of now, it looks like my original idea is still a winner. The steering column will run forward into the input of the first beveled steering box. The output of the first beveled steering box will run towards the rear in the input of the second beveled steering box. The output of the second beveled steering box will run forward into the original truck steering box.

Confused yet? ??

Stay funky, friends!

 

[utherjorge]

This looks pretty magnificent so far. Very cool idea and work so far.

 

[roving1]

 

[en480c4]

I'm not a full-size guy, or a van guy, but I'm watching the hell out of this. Love it!

 

[mtnbike28]

So awesome! Keep going!

 

[Karmann Vandiego]

A little walk around for your viewing pleasure. This should answer some of your questions, and give you some angles you wished you could see.


Keep it real, friends!

 

[Karmann Vandiego]

I took a few minutes to park my mostly stock Vanagon next to the abomination this evening. I knew it was big, but the side by side comparison really allows you to appreciate how massive this will be.

 

[nitro_rat]

Are you gonna whack the yellow one to finish the body on the abortion?

 

[Karmann Vandiego]

Are you gonna whack the yellow one to finish the body on the abortion?

I have another donor for the center half of the body. A pretty beat, brown 1984.

The yellow van has been my ride since birth. Dad bought it before I was born. I learned to drive in it. It is my daily driver. Also about to be featured in it's second magazine!

 

[nitro_rat]

I killed my "forever" car, now I'm an automotive sociopath. I can destroy anything. I have no feelings...