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Forum: Static Conversions 12-05-2021, 08:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,315
Posted By frizzen
Re: VW Type 2 Split-window Double cab

Uh, something, something, 911 in a bad neiighborhood, something, allegedly, something...

https://imgur.com/khfvSbih.jpg

Fuchs rims with Wolfsburg crests, tires are pretty rough though....
Forum: Static Conversions 01-01-2021, 08:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,315
Posted By frizzen
Re: VW Type 2 Split-window Double cab

Hadn't been much of a year for cruising or car shows, so let's go do something.

https://imgur.com/fFc4LCOh.jpg


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Somehow a guy puts a Dickie bus on some Italeri 1/18 porsche 18" Fuchs...
Forum: Static Conversions 02-12-2020, 08:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,315
Posted By frizzen
Re: VW Type 2 Split-window Double cab

I'd picked up the camper right after christmas. I'd wanted to check scale, then they were gone when i went back for others. Looked like it's some good potential there.
Thinking i'll build a brass...
Forum: Static Conversions 02-11-2020, 02:58 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,315
Posted By frizzen
Re: VW Type 2 Split-window Double cab

Had quite a bit of fun out lowriding around the town at a meet.

The great news is i finally have enough lift on the truck to clear all of the bridge approaches and departures. I also didn't have...
Forum: Static Conversions 12-24-2019, 11:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,315
Posted By frizzen
Re: VW Type 2 Split-window Double cab

Thanks, i'm glad it's finally starting to be able to act more like a normal car. i still need some practice "hittin switches" while driving though.

It just wouldn't be Christmas without some...
Forum: Static Conversions 12-17-2019, 09:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,315
Posted By frizzen
Re: VW Type 2 Split-window Double cab

I bought a bunch of 3mm led Lens bezels from Truescale RC back in Sept, probably should start putting them in stuff...

https://i.imgur.com/bl8ziYrh.jpg

Also got the rear end set up pretty well...
Forum: Static Conversions 11-12-2019, 01:07 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,315
Posted By frizzen
Re: VW Type 2 Split-window Double cab

I know ya don't care, but i'm going to keep posting. I don't take hints!

I did some math and my tamiya wheels at 1.650" (42mm) hubcaps are scale 23" rims. I got more than "dubs" (20" wheels) on my...
Forum: Static Conversions 10-30-2019, 07:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,315
Posted By frizzen
Re: VW Type 2 Split-window Double cab

Stops tailgating cars even faster than using a rear window wiper

https://i.imgur.com/UEP78l6h.jpg

I've built in about 0.400" of useable rear suspension travel, it can go from about the ride...
Forum: Static Conversions 10-21-2019, 06:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,315
Posted By frizzen
Re: VW Type 2 Split-window Double cab

Sup homes?

I didn't get the LowLow out of the truck fast enough. The lowrider bug got me. If it's not scraping you're too high.

https://i.imgur.com/ykESibuh.jpg
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Forum: Static Conversions 09-28-2019, 12:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,315
Posted By frizzen
Re: VW Type 2 Split-window Double cab

Get low.

https://i.imgur.com/BmgAjJWh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/VbRcqDvh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/q0kjaIjh.jpg
Cruising after work one day.

I took this truck to a meet, and seriously my...
Forum: Static Conversions 07-20-2019, 08:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,315
Posted By frizzen
Re: VW Type 2 Split-window Double cab

https://i.imgur.com/Jbuezlvh.jpg

Doka gets 8-spoke hubcaps.

Chop M-wheel at the inner-bead wall of outside, chop the stiffener ribs, chop the wheel hex, trim the inner bead off, sand to...
Forum: Static Conversions 05-03-2019, 03:42 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,315
Posted By frizzen
Re: VW Type 2 Split-window Double cab

Originally I couldn't find anything about movable suspension on a 'junk toy grade car'. If i had a pan car or something 4 wheel ifs, there's TONS of ideas...

Started with a brass L shape that...
Forum: Static Conversions 04-22-2019, 07:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,315
Posted By frizzen
Re: VW Type 2 Split-window Double cab

Planning on mounting a servo where the RX currently sits, with a pull cable tied to the notch in the lift arm running to the servo horn. Once i order more electronics.

They have some suggestions,...
Forum: Static Conversions 04-20-2019, 05:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,315
Posted By frizzen
Re: VW Type 2 Split-window Double cab

Man, tough crowd...

Lowrider at full lift
https://i.imgur.com/KNrj8fDh.jpg

Safety rails, ramp rails, and the start of a plank deck on the trailer
https://i.imgur.com/IeGTkqCh.jpg
Forum: Static Conversions 04-14-2019, 07:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,315
Posted By frizzen
Re: VW Type 2 Split-window Double cab

Some brass came out and turned into some odd parts.

https://i.imgur.com/d81x1T4h.jpg

Hitch added to the back of the pan, going to need a riser for the trailer
...
Forum: Static Conversions 12-28-2018, 01:30 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,315
Posted By frizzen
Re: VW Type 2 Split-window Double cab

Anybody else like chrome?

https://i.imgur.com/aS4SF2Th.jpg

Several guys i work with kept telling me how great Molotow liquid chrome is... i'm impressed.

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Cruising Lebanon meet Jan 2019
Forum: Static Conversions 10-14-2018, 05:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,315
Posted By frizzen
Re: VW Type 2 Split-window Double cab

She's not gonna make it back to stock, so we might as well roll with it...
https://i.imgur.com/LvAyShVh.jpg

Looks like i need to either rough up the LEDs on my Underglow, or take a file and knock...
Forum: Static Conversions 09-22-2018, 01:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,315
Posted By frizzen
Re: VW Type 2 Split-window Double cab

Thank you!



Ok, using a dial caliper i scaled that pic on my phone to actual size on the truck, then figured out light center and step drilled to a snug fit on 5mm leds.
...
Forum: Static Conversions 09-21-2018, 12:04 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,315
Posted By frizzen
Re: VW Type 2 Split-window Double cab

Ok ok... Thank you!
My dad used to do some professional photography, and taught me most of what i know. Then a couple classes and some books helped polish my technique a little more. Plus i learned...
Forum: Static Conversions 09-19-2018, 08:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,315
Posted By frizzen
Re: VW Type 2 Split-window Double cab

I'm pretty sure you don't mean against the usual 'living room planter background', or 'on my freezer in the garage background'.
I can't take credit for the awesome Speed Shop background, Russ...
Forum: Static Conversions 09-18-2018, 07:59 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,315
Posted By frizzen
Re: VW Type 2 Split-window Double cab

In the city it's a pity, cause we just can't hide,
Tinted windows don't mean nothin' , they know who's inside.

https://i.imgur.com/EGzuS6Oh.jpg

If it doesn't let ya hide, strip that limo tint...
Forum: Static Conversions 09-15-2018, 04:50 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,315
Posted By frizzen
Re: VW Type 2 Split-window Double cab

Thank you, that's brilliant! I'm hoping that i can find some which will work as lenses for these headlights and the Ambulances 'ditch lights'. If it works, the tails are getting shaved and we're...
Forum: Static Conversions 09-05-2018, 02:42 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,315
Posted By frizzen
Re: VW Type 2 Split-window Double cab

Thanks skeeter!

Right now i'm still trying to get the servo in, and really hope an esc shows before the Lebanon meet Sept 14-15 so this can play. Otherwise it has to wait until january to cruise...
Forum: Static Conversions 08-26-2018, 05:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,315
Posted By frizzen
VW Type 2 Split-window Double cab

My 1/14 scale VW Bay-window bus Dickie conversion looked a little lonely, so after much deliberation a Split-window truck was tracked down. Uh, because reasons...

We'll start off with a nice new...
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