I am in on this one. I cant wait to see some more updates and pictures. Amazing work indeed.

porsche powered mid-engine double cab
 

Thanks.
Here are some shots of the custom oil tank I am mocking-up for Seth to build.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1328598179.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1328598226.jpg

The tank will hold a bit over 3.5 gallons and will fill and vent from a opening flap cut into the outside of the truck.

Here is a shot of the rear support for the hitch and shock mounts from the last visit to Seth at Twisted Minis.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1328598544.jpg

Some parts for the oil system, Fluidyne front cooler that will be cut into the front bumper.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1328598785.jpg

Bravo! Simply awesome.
To your fabricator: congratulations, sir! That exhaust -- usually we find that the simpler it looks, the harder is was. If it looks easy, it wasn't.
Great build.

Such an epic build!

porsche powered mid-engine double cab
 

Thanks guys for the kind remarks.

Fishcop, I have been following your thread in the bodywork forum and am using it for technical and mental preparation for when I tackle the body and paint on the d.c.

Turbokraft, I am sure Seth will appreciate your remarks as one pro to another, I know he puts more effort into the build than my compensation can cover, but thats what talent and integrity can make people do.

I have been working on some small stuff until Seth and I can get the dry sump tank built.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1331514445.jpg


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http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1331514502.jpg

The seat base and back will get foam and vinyl covering.

porsche powered mid-engine double cab
 

Here are some shots of the dry sump tank, test fitting before Seth does the final welding.
It is a stock Patterson tank that has been "adjusted" to fit in its new home.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1337048010.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1337048053.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1337048074.jpg
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http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1337048145.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1337048162.jpg

porsche powered mid-engine double cab
 

Here are some more parts to the oil system, the vent and fill will be cut into the side of the truck and covered by a vented teardrop blister thing.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1338603038.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1338603075.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1338603113.jpg

Seth is metal forming the blister from the rough shape made by pressing thin aluminum sheet in a wood and epoxy form I made.

porsche powered mid-engine double cab
 

I found a photo of the form before I poured the epoxy to make the negative part.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1338604342.jpg

porsche powered mid-engine double cab
 

Some more progress on the vent box.
I still need to cut some slots in the cover for the oil breather tank.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1340644204.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1340644225.jpg
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porsche powered mid-engine double cab
 

A little more progress to show.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1342053682.jpg
vent slots cut into blister.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1342053733.jpg
oil fill and breather tank filter.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1342053821.jpg
dry sump tank bolted in and vent/ fill hoses plumbed in.

Next up is front oil cooler fabbed into front bumper.

Fantastic work!

porsche powered mid-engine double cab
 

Thanks!
Here are some shots of the front cooler, lots more to be done to this part.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1348678044.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1348678086.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1348678117.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1348678144.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1348678165.jpg

I have also been working on the electrical system, the dme is mounted with rubber standoffs.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1348678427.jpg

Nice RS bumper on a van :D

porsche powered mid-engine double cab
 

Thanks Lukesportsman, I just wish I could have made it as light as a RS bumper, but in a early type 2 you need all the help you can get!

Here is some cable shift action.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1351463912.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1351463939.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1351463956.jpg
Mostly done , just needs some detailing.

porsche powered mid-engine double cab
 

Some more shots of the cable shift contraption, now the finished version.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1351984647.jpg
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http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1351984726.jpg

Very cool. :cool:

I cannot wait to see the finished product! It is very cool following the build with pictures, though :)

porsche powered mid-engine double cab
 

Thanks again for the encouraging comments.
Some more progress on the electrical front.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1352691944.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1352691973.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1352692039.jpg
I am adding six switched and six always hot fuses in the new engine bay, I would like to do a complete re-wire in the future but this should work for now, the stock vw wiring still works but has a lot of unfused circuits.

porsche powered mid-engine double cab
 

Some more slow but sure progress, the electrical system is finished and I ordered the last of the oil system -16 fittings.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1360432853.jpg
I ordered four fittings and five feet of hose to get the dry sump tank hooked up so I could put the engine in.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1360433165.jpg
All the wiring will be wrapped after start-up, keeping it open till tested under power.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1360433317.jpg
The seat base in position, 1/8" clearance to idle valve.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1360433504.jpg
Working on the engine tin, front mostly done.

Epic!