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Title: Few Pics
Post by: surgerypending on July 25, 2007, 09:32:30 PM

Thought I'd take a few pics before I yank the motor out. The car developed a strange knock and it looks like it needs to come out to determine what the problem is....I suspect a rod bearing. Anyway aside from that I have a couple of minor electrical issues to deal with and a good once over everything and its about done. Not sure how big of a setback this is going to be but I'm still gonna push for the show in Aug.
Gerry

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_pag...p?pic_id=369920 (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=369920)
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_pag...p?pic_id=369919 (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=369919)
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_pag...p?pic_id=369918 (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=369918)
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_pag...p?pic_id=369917 (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=369917)
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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_pag...p?pic_id=369915 (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=369915)
 

Title: Few Pics
Post by: KOOL-AID MAN on July 25, 2007, 09:41:18 PM

Absolutely Beautiful !!!

Title: Few Pics
Post by: Darren Dilley on July 25, 2007, 10:08:59 PM

i second that... good job Gerry  

Title: Few Pics
Post by: Matt on July 25, 2007, 10:11:55 PM

It looks great!! I hope that knock isn't as bad as you suspect.

I really like the powdercoated (?) fan. Nice change up from the popular fully polished.

Title: Few Pics
Post by: surgerypending on July 25, 2007, 10:17:34 PM

Ya, the knock is unfortunate but a certian ASF member has stepped up and offered to help me out...i really can't say how much I appreciate it.
That fan is painted not powdercoated...I had to order some special etch primer from work but it seems to be sticking nicely.

Title: Few Pics
Post by: AirCooledRules on July 25, 2007, 10:17:47 PM

I was expecting daily driver condition work in progress when i opened the thread. Those pictures look fantastic, sucks about that down time, this is the weather you should be enjoying the rag in.

Title: Few Pics
Post by: Russ on July 25, 2007, 10:30:06 PM

looks awsome Gerry.
 

Title: Few Pics
Post by: Lanny on July 26, 2007, 06:45:59 AM

I sense another BC car featured in every VW magazine in the world.... :D  

Title: Few Pics
Post by: jim martin on July 26, 2007, 07:00:01 AM

needs nitrous.
but besides missing that it looks fantastic,now go out and enjoy it.

Title: Few Pics
Post by: G-dog on July 26, 2007, 08:33:56 AM

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needs nitrous.
but besides missing that it looks fantastic,now go out and enjoy it.

Check your glasses Jim -I see nitrous solenoids...Looks biiitchen Gerry ,Keep wrenchin!Fingers crossed!

Title: Few Pics
Post by: surgerypending on July 26, 2007, 05:34:37 PM

YA, the nitrous is there but not fully functional right now and might not be be this year as I have some changes to make to the system and bigger things to worry about....like just getting it to the show!

Title: Few Pics
Post by: Trevor P on July 26, 2007, 08:54:13 PM

Thats one sexy oval. :rockon:
Love the color choice ;)  

Title: Few Pics
Post by: jim martin on July 26, 2007, 09:34:00 PM

Quote

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needs nitrous.
but besides missing that it looks fantastic,now go out and enjoy it.

Check your glasses Jim -I see nitrous solenoids...Looks biiitchen Gerry ,Keep wrenchin!Fingers crossed!

beer goggles removed.

what i really ;) was going to say:hey! you got nitrous !!!now go out and spray it.

Title: Few Pics
Post by: red snapper on July 26, 2007, 09:40:53 PM

Bad Ass dude!!!!!!!!!!!! Looks killer. :rockon:  

Title: Few Pics
Post by: Mike Scott on July 26, 2007, 11:11:51 PM

Looks great!!!!!!!!!! Cant wait to see it in person!!!!

Title: Few Pics
Post by: silas on July 26, 2007, 11:17:34 PM

car looks awesome gerry. great work.

those sprintstars go so well with that colour & stance.

Title: Few Pics
Post by: vanBoven on July 27, 2007, 12:44:36 AM

nice car! r u goin to be running a decklid? and did you end up getting the WW bumpers?

Title: Few Pics
Post by: kool1 on July 27, 2007, 02:00:03 AM

Ace's bro....aces...

Title: Few Pics
Post by: OUTKAST on July 27, 2007, 04:40:42 PM

B) For sure a feature car great job can't wait to see it in person  

Title: Few Pics
Post by: surgerypending on July 27, 2007, 05:30:07 PM

Thanks guys.
I did get the WW bumpers about 2 weeks ago and they are pretty nice! I have a W-decklid for the car which is painted but i got a good deal on another W-lid that needed some work and I decided I'd weld in the convertable grills. I'm finished with the first blocking of primer and it looks good...now it just needs a reprime...block and paint.
Silas...I actually don't like the sprint stars that much....or maybe it,s just the front tires..anyway something about it I don't like. I have the natural BRM's with 135's and DOT slicks which will probably be mounted on the car most of the time.
Gerry

Title: Few Pics
Post by: G-dog on July 27, 2007, 05:41:53 PM

Time to pack it in Gerry- boy! I'll give ya $500.00 cash for that project....You're never gonna finish it..... ;)  

Title: Few Pics
Post by: surgerypending on July 27, 2007, 06:09:23 PM

OUCH!!!!  Thats nasty Gary....I see a grudge match in our future....maybe very distant future tho! :(
I don't believe in completely finishing anything...then all the funs gone!

Title: Few Pics
Post by: G-dog on July 27, 2007, 10:14:15 PM

I know .I'll bet as soon as you finish it ,you'll spray a little spot of primer on the fender to make it look like you're not quite finished yet.....  :P  

Title: Few Pics
Post by: surgerypending on July 28, 2007, 08:31:48 AM

ya...i do likes me primer der buddy! :wacko: