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Title: 66 bug build (update March 30)
Post by: somevwguy on October 15, 2009, 07:40:05 PM: This is my winter project bug. Its a 66 body, 68 irs/bj pan, type IV, lowerd ext....

some pics:

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Title: Re: 66 bug build
Post by: Alisdair on October 20, 2009, 09:18:01 AM: looks great man, are you bringing it up to WL to build it ? be happy to help , . drop by for coffee . A
Title: Re: 66 bug build
Post by: somevwguy on October 21, 2009, 10:37:58 AM: The "plan" is to get it into paint down in Chilliwack at my friends shop. However being on call 24-7 its a pain to try and get down there to spend anytime on it. Once its painted then I want to get it up here and put it together over the winter. My goal is to have it done for the car show in the spring. Its a long shot but I think if i work on it, it should be done. I'll come for a coffee this week some time
Title: Re: 66 bug build
Post by: somevwguy on November 09, 2009, 10:00:22 AM: In primer!

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Title: Re: 66 bug build
Post by: somevwguy on November 14, 2009, 08:49:12 PM: its not flat black its satin O0

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Title: Re: 66 bug build (in paint Nov 14)
Post by: somevwguy on December 01, 2009, 05:21:39 PM: Pan is painted after sandblasting, and welding in a clutch tube. Turned out i had bought an auto pan without the clutch tube, but i only figured that out after I sandblasted it.

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Title: Re: 66 bug build (in paint Nov 14)
Post by: somevwguy on December 06, 2009, 07:52:06 PM: My DTM. For some reason in the middle of 5 years not thinking about aircooled cars i bought it. Finily today I took it out of the box and fitted it my motor.

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Title: Re: 66 bug build (in paint Nov 14)
Post by: somevwguy on December 11, 2009, 09:16:12 PM: got the carbs on, ran into a little snag!?!?!?!? :-\

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Title: Re: 66 bug build (in paint Nov 14)
Post by: 55oval on January 27, 2010, 07:10:26 PM: need to see some more posts, hope that you haven't fallen off the wagen again. get it done! or is the weather and work getting the best of you?

cheers
Title: Re: 66 bug build (in paint Nov 14)
Post by: somevwguy on January 27, 2010, 08:47:54 PM: I fell off the wagen of bothering to update ASF or FB :-X. Since the last posts I've recieved in-take spacers to fix the carbs hitting the cooling tin. trying to get my beam together. having a little trouble getting the camber adjustment things off the ball joints to replace the rubbers. I just have to go borrow a 3 point puller. I was going to re-drill my disks and drums to 5-130, but I think I'm just going to order new ones from CIP. Its going to be low, 2.5 drop spindles and adjustable beam.
Title: Re: 66 bug build (in paint Nov 14)
Post by: 55oval on January 28, 2010, 07:45:45 AM: good to here progress
Title: Re: 66 bug build (in paint Nov 14)
Post by: somevwguy on January 28, 2010, 07:54:16 AM: Quote from: 55oval on January 28, 2010, 07:45:45 AM
good to here progress

a litttle progress, it havn't been spending all the time on it i want to. What happend to your 55?
Title: Re: 66 bug build (in paint Nov 14)
Post by: 55oval on January 29, 2010, 07:56:49 AM: project for this year. told wife we have to get on this
Title: Re: 66 bug build (in paint Nov 14)
Post by: somevwguy on February 08, 2010, 09:23:10 PM: got the body home!

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and just because I miss my other car, (off the road for the winter)

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Title: Re: 66 bug build (updated feb 12)
Post by: somevwguy on February 12, 2010, 09:29:05 PM: Had some trouble with the rear body mounts holding the body off the pan. But its fixed. And test fitting the phone dials in the front.

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Title: Re: 66 bug build (in paint Nov 14)
Post by: Alisdair on February 13, 2010, 07:53:21 AM: lookin good maan. PDT_Armataz_01_37 did you find the 2 phone dial rims you were lookin for? :victory:
Title: Re: 66 bug build (in paint Nov 14)
Post by: somevwguy on February 13, 2010, 09:58:44 AM: Quote from: Alisdair on February 13, 2010, 07:53:21 AM
did you find the 2 phone dial rims you were lookin for? :victory:

Ya I found 2 15-6 phone dials for the front
Title: Re: 66 bug build (a bad day! feb 24)
Post by: somevwguy on February 24, 2010, 08:02:55 PM: what looks out of place in this pic???

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maybe this?

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A big "f"ing rock... this is what i think of this rock!

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Once my eyes turned blue again (rather than red) i realized that the damage will be coverd by the running boards. And if the rock would have came down while i was bolting the body to the pan last week i would be dead!

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Title: Re: 66 bug build (a bad day! feb 24)
Post by: Chris E. on February 25, 2010, 07:37:55 AM: That sucks!

Retaining wall maybe?
Title: Re: 66 bug build (a bad day! feb 24)
Post by: Alisdair on February 25, 2010, 09:43:06 AM: :o that sucks
Title: Re: 66 bug build (a bad day! feb 24)
Post by: somevwguy on February 25, 2010, 10:17:20 AM: Quote from: Chris E. on February 25, 2010, 07:37:55 AM
Retaining wall maybe?

Ya looks like I'm going to be getting some railway ties from work. The car test has been there for more than 2 years without a problem. As much as it sucks it could have been alot worse!
Title: Re: 66 bug build (a bad day! feb 24)
Post by: somevwguy on March 14, 2010, 10:55:41 PM: I've done nothing... working out of town sucks :(
Title: Re: 66 bug build (a bad day! feb 24)
Post by: 55oval on March 16, 2010, 09:17:44 AM: I find I have more time when i'm working the road.

I've got all the rear suspenion out of the buggy. Replacing old bushings and fixing the trans.

cheers

holidays start friday
Title: Re: 66 bug build (a bad day! feb 24)
Post by: somevwguy on March 16, 2010, 01:29:22 PM: Quote from: 55oval on March 16, 2010, 09:17:44 AM
I find I have more time when i'm working the road.

I've got all the rear suspenion out of the buggy. Replacing old bushings and fixing the trans.

cheers

holidays start friday

Working the road wouldn't be so bad, but I'm forced to a 1500 yard in quesnel. With having only one car on the road right now that means staying in a hotel. But it looks like I may be back home next week.
Title: Re: 66 bug build (a bad day! feb 24)
Post by: 55oval on March 16, 2010, 02:16:31 PM: part of the job we do. over time its suppose to get better!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: 66 bug build (a bad day! feb 24)
Post by: somevwguy on March 17, 2010, 02:11:46 PM: Its suppose to get better! but it just seems to be less and less jobs around, maybe things will pick up soon. If I'm here next week I may bring one of my rims with me to polish. I wonder if I'd get kicked out of the hotel for polishing rims in my room?
Title: Re: 66 bug build (a bad day! feb 24)
Post by: Alisdair on March 17, 2010, 05:59:22 PM: Rim polishing in a hotel room ? . lol_hitting LOL :P :evil1:
Title: Re: 66 bug build (a bad day! feb 24)
Post by: fukenbroken on April 16, 2010, 10:07:04 AM: Where do they have you located now? your seniority should let you hold a position by now dunno why your moving around let me know when your back in Chilliwack bud will have to meet up for drinks. And most of the hotels understand when you mention your a railroader about rim polishing in your room those crazy conductors
Title: Re: 66 bug build (a bad day! feb 24)
Post by: somevwguy on May 22, 2010, 01:38:41 PM: Headliner is in, not perfect, but not bad for my first one. Breaks are coming together; the next time I run break lines I'll do them before the body is on. more pis soon...

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Title: Re: 66 bug build (a bad day! feb 24)
Post by: somevwguy on May 22, 2010, 01:44:16 PM: Quote from: fukenbroken on April 16, 2010, 10:07:04 AM
Where do they have you located now? your seniority should let you hold a position by now dunno why your moving around let me know when your back in Chilliwack bud will have to meet up for drinks. And most of the hotels understand when you mention your a railroader about rim polishing in your room those crazy conductors

Well I'm Williams Lake still, however I've been spending alot of time working out of Quesnel. Williams Lake only has one yard and no road jobs now, I'll try and call you the next time I'm down there,
Title: Re: 66 bug build (update May 22)
Post by: somevwguy on June 03, 2010, 09:53:27 PM: Rims are painted, thanks Alisdair

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Type IV conversion flywheel finaly arrived 2 months after I orderd it

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a few of the dash bits set into place while I figure out wiring

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My rims seem to to be hitting the lower ball joint, I think if i put the stock spindles back on it should move the balljoint away from the rim, I think at this hight the tires won't be on the ground anyways.

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One tail-light!

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Title: Re: 66 bug build (update May 22)
Post by: Bruce on June 04, 2010, 11:21:06 PM: Quote from: somevwguy on June 03, 2010, 09:53:27 PM
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If the interference is only slight, get the grinder out and profile the ball joint a bit.
Title: Re: 66 bug build (update May 22)
Post by: somevwguy on June 06, 2010, 12:35:11 AM: Quote from: Bruce on June 04, 2010, 11:21:06 PM
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If the interference is only slight, get the grinder out and profile the ball joint a bit.

Could it be that easy? how much clearance does a rim need?
Title: Re: 66 bug build (update May 22)
Post by: Bruce on June 06, 2010, 09:51:06 AM: Quote from: somevwguy on June 06, 2010, 12:35:11 AM
Quote from: Bruce on June 04, 2010, 11:21:06 PM
Quote from: somevwguy on June 03, 2010, 09:53:27 PM

If the interference is only slight, get the grinder out and profile the ball joint a bit.
Could it be that easy? how much clearance does a rim need?
Indeed. A couple of mm should do it. You can also skim the wheel too. A wheel spacer will also give you some clearance since the wheel's profile there is tapered. When you're done, take your sharpie and mark two circles on the wheel where the ball joint is really close. When you get your tires mounted, tell the guy he can't put any wheel weights in this zone.
Title: Re: 66 bug build (update May 22)
Post by: somevwguy on June 11, 2010, 10:06:59 PM: Thanks for the help Bruce You_Rock_Emoticon

put the wheels on today! its LOW!!!

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And I put the flywheel on the motor, however I bought the wrong Pressure plate so I have to wait untill the new one gets here to put the engine in :'(

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Title: Re: 66 bug build (update May 22)
Post by: somevwguy on June 11, 2010, 10:09:31 PM: Tomorrow I get to push it out and wash it finaly!!!
Title: Re: 66 bug build (update May 22)
Post by: owdlvr on June 12, 2010, 10:45:44 PM: Quote from: Bruce on June 06, 2010, 09:51:06 AM
Quote from: somevwguy on June 06, 2010, 12:35:11 AM
Quote from: Bruce on June 04, 2010, 11:21:06 PM
Quote from: somevwguy on June 03, 2010, 09:53:27 PM

If the interference is only slight, get the grinder out and profile the ball joint a bit.
Could it be that easy? how much clearance does a rim need?
Indeed. A couple of mm should do it. You can also skim the wheel too. A wheel spacer will also give you some clearance since the wheel's profile there is tapered. When you're done, take your sharpie and mark two circles on the wheel where the ball joint is really close. When you get your tires mounted, tell the guy he can't put any wheel weights in this zone.

yep...just did that today.
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As for the wheel weights issue, I'm using 4oz of airsoft pellets in each tire and no weights at all on the rims. You can buy beads specifically for the purpose, but a friend in Cali swears by using airsoft pellets. I couldn't fit weights on my wheels, so I figured it was worth a shot. Works like a charm, and honestly balances the tires out smooth. There are a few quirks though...they unbalance on a hard bump, and take a few hundred meters to smooth out.

-Dave
Title: Re: 66 bug build (update May 22)
Post by: somevwguy on June 13, 2010, 08:58:21 AM: Quote from: owdlvr on June 12, 2010, 10:45:44 PM
Quote from: Bruce on June 06, 2010, 09:51:06 AM
Quote from: somevwguy on June 06, 2010, 12:35:11 AM
Quote from: Bruce on June 04, 2010, 11:21:06 PM
Quote from: somevwguy on June 03, 2010, 09:53:27 PM

If the interference is only slight, get the grinder out and profile the ball joint a bit.
Could it be that easy? how much clearance does a rim need?
Indeed. A couple of mm should do it. You can also skim the wheel too. A wheel spacer will also give you some clearance since the wheel's profile there is tapered. When you're done, take your sharpie and mark two circles on the wheel where the ball joint is really close. When you get your tires mounted, tell the guy he can't put any wheel weights in this zone.

I used a pencil to put a circle on the rim and they were able to balance the wheels without a problem.
Title: Re: 66 bug build (update June 11)
Post by: fukenbroken on June 13, 2010, 10:34:32 AM: I thought you had Fuchs?
Title: Re: 66 bug build (update June 11)
Post by: somevwguy on June 13, 2010, 10:43:45 AM: Quote from: fukenbroken on June 13, 2010, 10:34:32 AM
I thought you had Fuchs?

I made the mistake of selling them a while ago! lol_hitting I bought the phone dials a while ago, thinking they would be cheep, but I have so much money in them now I could have bought 17" fuchs.
Title: Re: 66 bug build (update June 11)
Post by: fukenbroken on June 14, 2010, 05:22:53 PM: You should know buy now that theres never a cheep route with a car it always figures out a way to bite you in the ass and if you bought the 17"s you wouldnt have the rubing issue! lol_hitting But definatly looks good tho keep us posted
Title: Re: 66 bug build (update June 11)
Post by: somevwguy on June 16, 2010, 07:26:34 PM: (https://airspeedparts.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1010.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf226%2Fabacoupe%2F66%2520bug%2FDSC05168.jpg&hash=cdc67d035584d08b6d2c162342775b138cc366ad)
Title: Re: 66 bug build (update June 16)
Post by: somevwguy on June 21, 2010, 09:10:11 AM: before

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the bug makes my por neglected jetta look so big, and dirty

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and after the wash

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Title: Re: 66 bug build (update June 16)
Post by: jefftrish on June 21, 2010, 03:37:35 PM: WOW! It looks great in flat black :o I never liked phone dials. I do now!!!!!!
Title: Re: 66 bug build (update June 16)
Post by: somevwguy on June 05, 2011, 09:35:07 PM: a little update, done some work!!!

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next need to get a little more low
Title: Re: 66 bug build (update June 16)
Post by: Chris E. on June 05, 2011, 09:38:55 PM: Looking really good, keep us updated.
Title: Re: 66 bug build (update June 5)
Post by: Jeremy on June 24, 2011, 12:32:53 AM: Looking good. Liking the paint.
Title: Re: 66 bug build (update June 5)
Post by: somevwguy on June 26, 2011, 11:09:44 AM: Thanks for the compliments!!!
I got some wax on it, can't wait for my new beam so I can get her low.

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Title: Re: 66 bug build (update June 5)
Post by: somevwguy on July 21, 2011, 12:47:38 PM: Got some more lows. 4" narrowed beam with shock towers that use linkpin shocks. put in the car with 2.5" drop spindles and 1/2" spacers so I actually have a turning radius. Next i need to lower the rear more.

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Title: Re: 66 bug build (update march 3)
Post by: somevwguy on March 04, 2012, 07:43:26 PM: wow its been far to long since I've posted in here! Last summer I was to busy driving the bug. We made two trips from Williams lake to the lower mainland through the okanagon with no real problems other than oil leaks, seems I could fix one and it would start leaking from somewhere else. Then a week before the insurance ran out the welds on the clutch cable tube broke. I parked it and forgot about it for a few months. Just before Christmas I finaly cut some holes in the tunnel and welded it up again, then a few more months off to plan and have our wedding. Now its back to the bug! a few pics from last summer.

at the inlaws in osoyoos

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GCVW

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and the new Rancho from AVR (thanks Rob), its going to be nice not to have a close ratio anymore

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Title: Re: 66 bug build (update March 3)
Post by: somevwguy on March 31, 2012, 08:20:11 PM: I really gotta start up dating this a little more often. My winter goals were taller gears and a smoother idle. For taller gears I went with the Rancho Pro street box with 3.88's from rob at AVR. Putting a new tranny in with the body on sure is a fun job! To get the smoother idle I went for a Mallory distributor and control box from aircooled.net. It seemed to be the best option for the type IV motor, its kinda neat it has both and vacuum and mechanical advance. Today while I was installing new spark plugs I noticed that the #2 cylinder plug would only go in 2/3 of the way. After visiting all the parts places in Williams lake I was able to find the right tap and chase the threads to get the plug in all the way. This was the first time I’ve put plugs in without the cooling tins on. I’m guessing the plug hasn’t been all the way in a while and may be the cause of my miss at idle.

mallory vs 009

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goodies! now I just need my coil to come in (small over sight lol I thought thats what the box was for?)

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clearence with old manifolds

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with the new ones with the sync-link bracket

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intakes and surround back on!

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Title: Re: 66 bug build (update March 30)
Post by: number3 on April 01, 2012, 09:37:57 AM: Looking good.
Title: Re: 66 bug build (update March 30)
Post by: somevwguy on April 01, 2012, 08:00:10 PM: Quote from: number3 on April 01, 2012, 09:37:57 AM
Looking good.

I really hope you don't mean that as an April fools joke?
Title: Re: 66 bug build (update March 30)
Post by: somevwguy on April 22, 2012, 10:12:58 AM: Here is my sync-link, it fits the type IV far better than a hex bar! As with anything I’ve bought from Jake at massivetypeIV.com the quality is unbelievable. Its nice to receive products that simply bolt on and require no mods what so ever. I’ve been watching this be developed for the last three years and I was very happy to get in on one of the first shipments.

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I ordered the ignition box thinking it replaced the coil. Then I ordered the coil using the Mallory part numbers that the instruction recommended. I think it’s a little over kill but I don't think I need to worry about my ignition being a weak point anymore!

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It’s starting to come together!

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