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Title: So who is doing what over the winter?
Post by: 70's Looker on November 19, 2013, 08:40:18 PM
Just thought I would try and kick start some good posting!

I know we're in the land of "secret" builds but if anyone wants to fill us in on their plans, goals, dreams for your cars, new wheels? Let's hear it! An oil change sure! Anyone starting a roof chop? Gasser even common! Don't be shy!

I for one have no car plans, still just collecting parts, but that's fun for me, also I'm sure I'll be helping out friends with their projects as I know of at least two going on this winter!!
Title: Re: So who is doing what over the winter?
Post by: bigtreads on November 20, 2013, 12:15:36 AM
Going through my sons (first car) 71 squareback to see road duty for the first time in 12 years. Mostly fuel system changes (has bastard progressive Weber mounted in the middle of the parcel tray ???). Trying to go with solex duals and an auto trans. Shooting for road trials mid Dec. - wish me luck. Then its back to my usual Land Cruiser projects.
Title: Re: So who is doing what over the winter?
Post by: josh on November 20, 2013, 12:42:11 AM
No secrets what I'm up to.....hmmmmm maybe I should switch to top secret status until my cars debut?  :29: :29:
Title: Re: So who is doing what over the winter?
Post by: beetlemandan on November 20, 2013, 06:05:12 AM
gonna put a fresh coat of suede on my beetle. still cant decide on black or another colour. and i'm also going to start repairing all the stress cracks on my Baja, as well as toss in a folding back seat that I scored from a Volvo wagon
Title: Re: So who is doing what over the winter?
Post by: Stephan Schmidt on November 20, 2013, 07:59:48 AM
I've been hoping and waiting on a call back from a possible local one owner 62 ragtop beetle!

Other than that, collecting parts on the side for that perfect gem!
Title: Re: So who is doing what over the winter?
Post by: westcoast-paul on November 20, 2013, 12:09:27 PM
i'm building a custom early bay westy

http://www.vvwc.ca/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=9756

it should be ready for summer  :workout2:
Title: Re: So who is doing what over the winter?
Post by: vwgreg on November 20, 2013, 06:07:06 PM
Build a old split window van or a reindeer powered sliegh
Title: Re: So who is doing what over the winter?
Post by: owdlvr on November 20, 2013, 06:38:29 PM

I'd love to get to the brake options I have ideas for, but considering I don't know how I'm paying for the above list...

-Dave
Title: Re: So who is doing what over the winter?
Post by: Project Decade on November 20, 2013, 11:16:58 PM
It`s a secret  :hee20hee20hee:
Title: Re: So who is doing what over the winter?
Post by: buddy boy on November 20, 2013, 11:36:27 PM
New seats!
Title: Re: So who is doing what over the winter?
Post by: Chris on November 21, 2013, 07:38:42 AM
Your gonna sell more parts for inflated 1980's prices? That's no secret! Lol!
Title: Re: So who is doing what over the winter?
Post by: bwaz on November 21, 2013, 08:14:24 AM
Going to Russia in February to look for parts!  A little far from wolfsburg unfortunately. ;(
Title: Re: So who is doing what over the winter?
Post by: Jodasa on November 21, 2013, 10:44:37 AM
Among a few other things, I Started a pan off on a 56 beetle, personal project.
Pics etc. Can be found here!

http://www.strictlygerman.ca/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=811
Title: Re: So who is doing what over the winter?
Post by: notchback on November 21, 2013, 07:43:36 PM
Completing my own bus. The Aircooled Werks slam bus. Also completing two new cars , one stocker and the other a full custom which will be ultra cool. Based on Bill D's old oval
Title: Re: So who is doing what over the winter?
Post by: 72vwtype2 on November 22, 2013, 07:59:12 AM
Working on getting my 72 bus back on the road this summer. The tranny and engine are done. I still need to deal with some body work and going over the front end.
Title: Re: So who is doing what over the winter?
Post by: red snapper on November 22, 2013, 08:32:59 AM
Aside from working on other peoples cars, I need to find the time to pull the motor in the fiat and send the heads to K-roc. Time to go faster!
Title: Re: So who is doing what over the winter?
Post by: josh on November 22, 2013, 10:02:50 AM
Quote from: red snapper on November 22, 2013, 08:32:59 AM
Aside from working on other peoples cars, I need to find the time to pull the motor in the fiat and send the heads to K-roc. Time to go faster!

Never mind that little blue car.....I vote you should work on other guys crap sign0151 sign0151 sign0151
Title: Re: So who is doing what over the winter?
Post by: pittwagen on November 22, 2013, 06:51:43 PM
I'm going to enjoy driving my 79 van over the winter - at least a couple of times a week.  Picked up a set of proper winter tires for it in case the roads are slippery, the stock air heater works great (no gas heater in this puppy) and I have a heated drivers seat as a bonus.  Just because it is winter it doesn't mean you can't enjoy your ACVW - right.

On the project side I need to finish the roof on my buggy so it can be a little more all weather capable.  Maybe a heater and defroster too!!
Title: Re: So who is doing what over the winter?
Post by: 57rubindub on November 26, 2013, 09:33:35 AM
Quote from: notchback on November 21, 2013, 07:43:36 PM
Completing my own bus. The Aircooled Werks slam bus. Also completing two new cars , one stocker and the other a full custom which will be ultra cool. Based on Bill D's old oval
I get to pay for the top quality work that Bruce is doing on my custom oval..
Title: Re: So who is doing what over the winter?
Post by: josh on November 26, 2013, 11:06:40 AM
Freshness.  :098: :098: :098:

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Title: Re: So who is doing what over the winter?
Post by: 70's Looker on November 26, 2013, 01:03:30 PM
Josh, the Wolfsburg crest on the early cars are 1/16 lower (closer to the hood handle) yours should come down a bit, it's a long winter best start again ;)
Title: Re: So who is doing what over the winter?
Post by: bwaz on November 26, 2013, 01:35:15 PM
I know what someone in the SG club is doing....   gone to a good home!
 PDT_Armataz_01_37

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Title: Re: So who is doing what over the winter?
Post by: Richard Kuczko on November 26, 2013, 02:32:40 PM
Heading to the hover dam bug show.  Then off to the gas monkey new years party.  Follow up with a private tour of Danny's collection of cars at counts customs.  Hang out we're it's warm.  And back just in time to pick up my wicked engine for my bruce style slammed bus from Darren k.  Can't wait till next year.    Sooo.  So long suckers!
Title: Re: So who is doing what over the winter?
Post by: silas on November 26, 2013, 07:24:11 PM
Quote from: josh on November 26, 2013, 11:06:40 AM
Freshness.  :098: :098: :098:

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bam!!! pop! badass!  :cool:

Quote from: bwaz on November 26, 2013, 01:35:15 PM
I know what someone in the SG club is doing....   gone to a good home!
 PDT_Armataz_01_37

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awesome score joel. you'll do it justice i'm sure. i'm digging the racing stripes!!  :cool:

as for me…i'll be doing something this winter that the dvkk has been talking about for years but have failed to accomplish…my 64 will be transformed into a full custom one-off TUGBUG! brass guard-rails, dual chrome smoke stacks, 135 tire bumpers, mast & crows nest, wooden ships steering wheel, round porthole windows…and a few super secret tricks…i challenge all to join the fun and build their own…TUGBUG races in false creek at the 2014 GCVWS…!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfIoOonTV0o

 
Title: Re: So who is doing what over the winter?
Post by: Trevor P on November 27, 2013, 10:32:05 AM
Quote from: bwaz on November 26, 2013, 01:35:15 PM
I know what someone in the SG club is doing....   gone to a good home!
 PDT_Armataz_01_37

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Glad to see someone will be making it live once again. PDT_Armataz_01_37