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Project Forums => ASF Member Projects => Topic started by: James Buchan on August 28, 2003, 11:03:50 AM
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Well I guess i'll add my project to this forum, maybe it will give me incentive to get it done before next season :)
I made a mad rush to try and get her done by the GCVW drag night this year but fell short so I have gone back to redo the things I was forced to rush. I'll post some pictures of different aspects of her as I go, please make intelligent, insightful comments as you like. I am open to ideas and suggestions as well.
So here is some info on my car:
1966 Standard Beetle - purchased in Levingworth Wash 3 years ago.
At the time was a poor runner but pretty solid throughout.
Currently she is dissmantled, but not pan off.
With the help of Dave Cosgrave I have a 1915 waiting to go in her once the tranny is taken care of.
I'll post some pics in the next while so you can see where I am at.
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Hi James,
I met you at the show this year, I own the red '74 with big wheels and a small motor. Anywho, I was wondering if you've registered your car in Canada yet........... I bought a '63 from the states and am looking to \"import\" the car. you have any tips?
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I havent registered it as of yet. I figured it would be easier to do after I have finished rebuilding it. Aircooled Angel recently transfered hers into canada and found that it was pretty easy.
Some things that you should look for:
1.Working electrical components ie. Horn, lights etc.
2.Visible rust, they look for structural integrity
3.Brakes, and other mechanical like fuel gauge, wipers etc.
I believe you can get a check list from the place you plan to have it inspected that guides you through things they check for.
Good luck, let me know how it works for you.
J
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Hey there,
I still have the list of things that they checked if you want I could email it to you. As James said I thought it was going to be a diffacult experience but they took the car in for 1/2 an hour, took my money and we were done. As James said they will check for rust, they will put the car up on a hoist, and check out the floor pans/heater channels etc, so as long as your car is structurally sound you shouldn't have a problem. They also checked my engine to make sure I wasn't leaking any oil, and that all the fuel lines etc were hooked up right. They checked my transmission to make sure all the gears worked, they checked my suspension system, braking system, electrical. Basically everything you would want to work anyway. I can't make any recomendations as to where to take the car as we did our inspection on the island. Maybe Russ could suggest someplace cause he brought his 57 home from Cali and he was who instructed me as to the import/export process when I originally started thinkign about this (thanks again Russ). I took my bug to a heavy transport place and they seemed so excited to see a bug that I think there were lax with us a little bit. Anyway let me know if you need the list or have any other questions. Good luck!
Anna
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I just thought of another good idea, I'm going to have my wife take it through....maybe wear a low cut shirt....hmmm might even make it through now :)
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QUick update, Thanks to Kirin I now have a 72 box converted to Swing with short axles that I can build into my close ratio box. I also picked up a 1500 complete engine from him, needs some work but will make a good aircare engine. I'll let everyone know when it's good to go and lend it out for aircare's. (for beer of course :)
SPeaking of beer, get ready Brian....
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Ok here's another update:
On Sunday Brian was nice enough to help me out be trailering my car(one of the only times it will ever see a trailer) out to \"AutoMattic\". Matt's going to be working his magic on my car, he'll be replacing both rear bumper mounts and both quarters with a few minor other fixes here and there.
He are some before pics stay tuned for after pics:
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Notice the $5 Door
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Hey I don't see walters rims/tires anymore, I thought you were saving them for me.......hahaha....
Kevin
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I finally sold them at GCVW - He gave me some cash for doing it so I'm happy.
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YAWN!!! :rolleyes: Here we go again.
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Time for another quick update:
Picked up the car from AutoMattic (Matt) today, can we say better than new???? Well that's where it's at!
Pics to follow!
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Hey James..
How about we get some pics before christmas?
-Kirin
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Geeez you high school guys must have all the time in the world!!! Once I dig my car out from under the carpet/mouldings/laminate/everything else that it's under than I will snap some pics.
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lol
Hey at least your car is in the garage! Mine is completly full of vw stuff and furniture due to my moving out of the room. Just have a little more time since I'm single again. Geoff is going to love me.. I should be coming in soon for my disc brakes...
-Kirin
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here is a small update, call it a teaser if you want. I will be adding a larger update soon.
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Picture of my homemade breather outlet for my oil return.
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Brakes are all done, almost ready to go back on the ground - the engine will be in within the next week...
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Is it me , or does that breather outlet look crossthreaded? ;) Looks good James.
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The only thing crossed is you ya cross dresser!
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Notice anything different?????
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The only thing I noticed is that its still sitting in the same place as it was last year!! :P
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Looking good James.
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The engine is in two days early dipshit!
And the airspeed sticker centre top of my tall toolbox.
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James, now I see the motor. Would not even thought to look there so early in the year! It looks like a cute little motor. :lol: Keep plugging away, the progress your finally making is paying off.
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Tmrw I tackle the body, bare metal here I come!
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DGLVK DGLVK!!!!! :rockon: :rockon:
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Bout damn time that engine got in. Now will it make it to springfling thats the question..
-Kirin
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Well....ah never mind.....
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Quick update, sorry pics are B&W - didn't know my camera was set to that before taking them.
More pics next week as I am on holidays for 2 weeks and plan on finishing this damn car!
Freakin shaw! Hold on for pics had to enable frontpage extensions!
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Hey its coming together.
What are you going to use for restraints?
-kirin
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Looks good James. But what happened to the custom intake? That was my favorite part on the car.
Matt
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What are you going to use for restraints
I was thinking of only a beer or two prior to driving - I have pretty good self restraint.
The intake? As we speak my daughter is crawling through it!
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Hey I have some Cam lock belts for my rail that I have not installed yet you can \"USE\" them... also I think Matt and I are coming over this weekend for another drink up as that seems to be great Motivation....
Looks good man
I am in shock.... :huh:
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I can't believe you wasted all that time putting your carpet in!!!!!!!!! What was my car a little too loud for ya :D
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Good point Shane. Doesn't Carpet weigh you down?
seriously James, I'm impressed at the amount of work you have got done in a week, I guess trying to install your engine upside down actually lit a fire under your ass!
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Actually I wanted to see if you guys farked anything up in your drunken state, you didn't but sombody got something sticky on my porno mags ?!?!?!
Drunk up this weekend works, I have a tonne of beer that was left over from last weekend, about 2 flats worth!
I have lap belts a'la Shane from the Airspeed swap.
And speakin' of loud cars - I have your ear protection and handy dandy hang from the mirror dispensor Shane - Also have some extra's if anyone else needs one.
Anyways out to the Garage I go.
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only lap belts!? :huh:
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And speakin' of loud cars - I have your ear protection and handy dandy hang from the mirror dispensor Shane - Also have some extra's if anyone else needs one.
I plan on hanging that handy dandy dispensor up, then charging people for them when the blood starts running from their ears!
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:wacko: oops maybe that was when Moni got a little sick... she did have the flu......
we tried to wash it off if you know what I mean...
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maybe that was when Moni got a little sick...
hey man, don't blame the sticky porno mags on me. it's not my fault you can't handle your beer. :D
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Hey you ran away with the porno mag ....... Matt and I were busy installin engines..... Then you appeared out of nowhere with FEZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I Say good day!!!
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Lookin good James! :D Love the way you jacked the seats up :rockon:
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Had to, Cindy couldn't see over the dash - and I like to see who I am passing in a lowered Ghia.....
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ah not this again...
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Had to, Cindy couldn't see over the dash - and I like to see who I am passing in a lowered Ghia.....
You were just hoping to see up the guys skirt who is drivin the Ghia
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Sorry Shane, I havnt come out of the closet yet!! :wub: I thought Cindy was taller than you James.
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Only when we're in bed :)
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Is that cause your on your knees beggin??? \"ah, c'mon.....pleeeeeze.....\"
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That be Brian!
\"ah, c'mon.....pleeeeeze.....\"
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That be Brian!
Why is Brian begging your wife for sex?
So is the car done yet?
ThrasheR
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Thanks Bill! Oh yea, how is the car commin? :lol:
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Yeah How is the Car coming???
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WHat car?????
He Brian I have a Shitload of beer with your name on it, but in order to get to my fridge My windshield and rear window need to be moved outta the way and somehow the seals need to get on them (with chrome) and somehow they need to get on my car :)
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Beer? Im all over that! But im kinda busy with projects right now. maybe next weekend I can come over and give you a hand. I told you NOT to get the rubber with the chrome!! ;) how is the car coming along? You didnt answer our questions. :D
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Car...what Car?????
Just got off the phone with Geoff, my header is back from the coaters!!!!!!!
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Ok who the hell stole my fan belt!
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You dont need a fan belt to race man ;)
I guess you will be there Friday??
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If I didnt see it, I wouldnt of beleived it. Looks good James! :lol:
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Hey do you have those monster carbs Jetted fo the little engine???
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Yes I'm racing on Friday
The carbs are pretty close for the engine - will need some fine tuning I'm sure.
I'm going down to the Chevron to pick up some 94 octane, some oil and then this afternoon - She get's started up!
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Sweet Call me .. I may be in the area.....
That 94 Octaine is deadly stuff you becareful
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Way to go James!!!!!!!
Maybe I'll bring the Squareback out to give you a little competition!
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Ya bring the square - more competition then I'll get out of a certain broken-down ghia.....
:P
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Nice job James!!!! Good luck at Mission this Friday. Watch out Brian :o
James, Jim wants to know if that is the stinger sticking out of the breather :P
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Actually that is a top secret design scavanger setup - good for an extra 15hp.
The breather that I was sent was a tad to wide to fit behind the shroud ( I got someone else's by mistake) so that is why it's up there. Actually I kinda like the way it looks up there - I'm notching out my deck lid today - shoud looks pretty sweet popping outta it.
Engine's gotta breath right!
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woohoo! good job james, can hardly wait to see her flying down the track! :rockon:
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Its about time. We will be there Friday. Good luck James. But I will be back! Heads are at the porters right now. ;)
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Good Luck to all who race friday!!!! I'm off to the VW Classic in LA. Someone call my cell and keep me updated on the Smack Talk Show down...and any low 10sec passes.
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What's you cell number??? 1-900-mix-alot
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Geoff, I will call your cell every 10 minutes over the next 5 days! I will update you with every little detail....and seeing as I can't give you 'hugs' can I call you for a goodnight chats, sweet cheeks! :wub:
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DONE!