Date:         Fri, 31 Mar 2006 14:54:20 -0500
Reply-To:     Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Cutting the roof off!!! Wanna help?

My parts van still has enough parts in it to put it on the road. I imagine
removeing the top too. From the front seats back, and making a pick up
truck out of it.I would weld the rear hatch to the area just behind the
front seats(that got cut away). This way, it will look stock(ha
ha ),covering the gaping hole.I would weld or braze the sliding door shut.
I would remove the top, just below the windows,all the way around. The tail
gate would be made from a second rear hatch with the window area cut off. I
think I can even put real hinges on this for a bonified tailgate. The tail
gate would close with those latches like the old 70's jap pickups had.The
area ,where the cut was made will need some kind of trim to hide the ruff
cut area. Once again, maybe the side tie downs rails from a 70's jap pick
up truck(like I once had. loved those tie downs).The floor would be wood,
with rhino covering sprayed on.I could put hinged doors for under floor
storage area.Problem is ,I cant get a clear title for this masterpiece,so
it is just parts.Oh well,hope your project goes well.I have seen ,several
times, a vanagon that was made from two front ends welded together. 25 ft
long,it was.I think the creator is a list member.