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General Forums => Air Speed Lounge => Topic started by: Geoff on February 08, 2005, 01:12:10 PM
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Let's hear how all your winter projects are coming along? Post some pic's and keep everyone up to date.
I hear 76bus has been busy with his beetle, James new paint maybe? Silas?
Surgerypending has been busy, lets get some updates.
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Yup new paint, changed up suspension for more weight transfer,going back to stock seats, 2\" narrowed beam (by me) Bumped up the CR a tad and a couple other engine mod's - and finally reduced the weight of the bug by about 60 pounds.
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James you need the seats and floorpans to pass tech!
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You do??? Nah, I'm talking windows and some metal that VW felt the car needed for some dumb reason.
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The winter project has been the shop. Nothing like doing shingles in -27C What a riot. :huh: Drywall board this week then Mowser is finishing all the electrical. Hopefully open for business on Saturday. Hoo YA!
Hopefully will get a good start on the 67 camper this year......looking at making a rotiserrie for T2's. Now that would be AWESOME. Will post some pics as we go.
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All I can say is very slow right now. Just bought a new toy so now the car will take longer to finish. :D
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Not as fast as I hoped! Ive cut out the floorpan in the Fiat and now Im waiting for the new one to show up at my door. Im trying to make a little money to buy the short axle kit form Ron Lummus. I do plan to have the floor welded in place and the rear end shortened by the Fathers day show.
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I deny everything, out of principal.
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Yup new paint, changed up suspension for more weight transfer,going back to stock seats, 2" narrowed beam (by me) Bumped up the CR a tad and a couple other engine mod's - and finally reduced the weight of the bug by about 60 pounds.
james, what color is your car going to be?
Stephan
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That is on a need to know basis :ph34r:
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CopperHead Pearl - PPG that was used on \"trucks\" project last year
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Let's hear how all your winter projects are coming along? Post some pic's and keep everyone up to date.
Exactly what about the Heb? :( ]:( :mullet:
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I've been busy with school, but yesterday we tackled one of the wheel wells, we just tacked it on for now, and we've been putting in wood panels i made in the summer
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My 61 is down to a couple of last little details, i need a radio that is 6v or 12v swichable and couple oth other small things and then its ready to turnover for its maiden voyage. My 62 will be undergoing a motor upgrade of the Judson, Fram F3-P kit, Judson Magneto and a Abarth 4 tip exhaust in the next month or so. And I still have my other two cars to part out, just not enough time to do it all.
Rob C [_[
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The Heb has been on hold for a few months, I just purchased some body filler and other stuff for it today. I started on the Porsche bus last week (still a ton of things to do on that as well) But work comes first so I'll do as much as I can when time allows.
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The project is comming along great! Front clip is done....all other welding is done....just hammering on it to make it as straight as possible before it goes off to B-n-W in about another 2 weeks. SO, i'm hoping that the first week in March it will be sitting in epoxy with the underside inners painted.
Gerry
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New trans is in(assembled by Bruce). New CB front brakes (cross drilled by Bruce). Crank, rods, P&C's are all that are being reused in the new motor. New full out K-Roc heads. New smartass wheels and tires ;) The new M&H's are being mounted tomorrow. I must be having a child..Party's over this fall.. :rolleyes: I'll be lucky if I'm even able to wash it for the next few years :wacko:
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hummmm how bout a year long project instead of just a winter project , finaly got it out for its first ride last weekend and we had a blast , definitly got my entusiasum back up to where it should be heres a link to some pics on a msn qroup site ...... oh ya any of you salmon arm guys have a decent speedo and i also have to convert my winsheild wiper to 12v or put in a 12v one ( if they fit) http://groups.msn.com/getinsitdownshutupan...n4/shoebox.msnw (http://groups.msn.com/getinsitdownshutupandholdon4/shoebox.msnw)
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i was way to busy to work on my car during the 1st term in school, but now that i'm doing my work experience, i punch out at 530 pm and head to the garage.
i will be updating my thread in the customer projects forum soon. i've been working on fabricating the lower b pillar to rear crossmember peice for the last few days. finally got it welded in tonight and it turned out way better than i expected. next to do is the passengers side rear crossmember, passenger heater channel, passenger side front firewall and passengers side lower b pillar to rear crossmember. B)
it'll be a cut/hammer/fit/weld party at my garage for the next little while.
i'll tell you one thing tho, i got an auto darkening lense for my welding helmet and the thing works wonders. way better than the flip front/damn where'd everything go helmet. :D
keep your eyes peeled for an update on the \"project canadian bucket\" thread in the next week or so. ;)
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im sorta half working on my car, but its being quite hard to get motivated.....
on sunday i put my new front suspension in and i must say its looking quite good, here are some pics....
heres the before (4x4)shot
clicky (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=107621)
heres the after shot
clicky (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=107622)
aaaand the money shot
clicky (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=107623)
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im sorta half working on my car, but its being quite hard to get motivated.....
on sunday i put my new front suspension in and i must say its looking quite good, here are some pics....
heres the before (4x4)shot
clicky (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=107621)
heres the after shot
clicky (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=107622)
aaaand the money shot
clicky (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=107623)
looks good dan
is that a 2\" narrowed beam?
Stephan
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stock width, but with bubble offset ercos
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I just finished up my winter project last night. Hey Lanny, all 6 gears work in my trans, so chances are so do yours :o
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James if you don't mind me asking wtf did you remove from your car thats metal and weighs 60lbs and didn't take a way structural integrity? Maybe you welded the doors shut and are going to enter it \"General Lee Style\" Maybe I should start calling you Luke.
Alas my winter project will extend into summer(Project bring the bert back!/Project Bert Speed). She's getting a turbo.....
-Kirin
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Glass was a big chunk of the weight, other odds and ends like jack points under the running boards, some sound deadening material,UNDERCOAT - big amount etc etc
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Fair enough. I can see the glass thing and the insulation behind the back seat could be a big factor. Prepare for a noisey ride!
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I like the noise.... I've already got baby earmuffs for Rylie
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Nothing really new with me. Theres gonna be alot of fast cars this spring!!!
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im sorta half working on my car, but its being quite hard to get motivated.....
on sunday i put my new front suspension in and i must say its looking quite good, here are some pics....
heres the before (4x4)shot
clicky (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=107621)
heres the after shot
clicky (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=107622)
aaaand the money shot
clicky (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=107623)
Looks good Dannyboy....
Now those brakes are on right and the lugs are tightened ... ;)
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Here is what the paint will look like (top cab area)
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Thats a very PRETTY color James. ^_^
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I figured GREEN was totally played out back in the mid 90's so I should go with a new up to date color and not be a follower like some people.... But then again GREEN is a safe choice and won't make a car stand out so I guess there is always that.
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Here is what the paint will look like (top cab area)
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Thats a HOT truck
cool color
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That kind of truck (late 60's - early 70's Chev) is my dream truck - anyone have one and want to trade for a 4x4 Ford :)
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Nothing really new with me. Theres gonna be alot of fast cars this spring!!!
Yep that's right, you heard correct... there is a possibility my 76 could be on the road by this summer... lol... possibility...
it'll be super-eleet-fast :ph34r:
I don't think my hardwood flooring is going to cut down on the weight as much as I had hoped thou :P... ha ha...
btw: bus panels look good trev
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That kind of truck (late 60's - early 70's Chev) is my dream truck - anyone have one and want to trade for a 4x4 Ford :)
thats a 1968 chevy S10 isn't it? I remember a few years ago in a street trucks magazine they did a 68 S10, and it was painted a similar copper color, but a little lighter and it was one color throughout. it had 20\" chrome torque thrusts on it :rockon:
Stephan
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I figured GREEN was totally played out back in the mid 90's so I should go with a new up to date color and not be a follower like some people.... But then again GREEN is a safe choice and won't make a car stand out so I guess there is always that.
Ouch! Careful there Margret. Im not the only dark green car in the club. Did you forget about Jim Comas old car? ;)
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OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :rockon: BURN!
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i finaly started the welding on mine last saturday. it's a volks rod project, with a 4\"ford drop axel, no fenders and an oval section with sliding rag. i hope to finish the roof this sat. and the car should be dome by this summer.
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That kind of truck (late 60's - early 70's Chev) is my dream truck - anyone have one and want to trade for a 4x4 Ford :)
James I know of 1 sitting behind a barn right now, I have been eying it since we have been here. Looks like it's been sitting for no more than 5 years.
Kevin
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i finaly started the welding on mine last saturday. it's a volks rod project, with a 4"ford drop axel, no fenders and an oval section with sliding rag. i hope to finish the roof this sat. and the car should be dome by this summer.
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Where are you doing your front glass? I thought I would try to plasma cut the glass for my front window, I also have a chop. I am going to try on a side vent window first to see if it will shatter.
Kevin
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Ouch! Careful there Margret. Im not the only dark green car in the club. Did you forget about Jim Comas old car? ;)
easy partner what did I ever do to you :huh: Not my fault you can't be a man and come out with the boys...
:blink: Even James is going... don't forget to wear your skirt to the next meeting Martha
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Where are you doing your front glass? I thought I would try to plasma cut the glass for my front window, I also have a chop. I am going to try on a side vent window first to see if it will shatter.
Kevin
you can cut all the windows ,except the rear glass
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That kind of truck (late 60's - early 70's Chev) is my dream truck - anyone have one and want to trade for a 4x4 Ford :)
I had a 65 GMC side step short box I was the 2nd owner 1st was my wifes uncle sold it 6 years ago less than 100,000 original miles. Was I ever !@#$%^^&&*(() stupid!!!!!! :( ]:( :mullet:
GARY
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Here is the first project I have been working on,
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here is when I first bought her
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New Airspeed Beam,Longer trailing arms, New Fox Shox
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side shot Notice anything???
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Mooneyes Iron Cross Mirror
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New Heavy duty rack
Just want to thank Airspeed for the parts and UPM1 for the help....
Now onto the Race car...
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hey Jim, you sure you can cut the side glass. i know the front can be done, and the oval will stay the same size, so thts not a prob. but i don't think the sides can be cut. well not from the origional. they are tempered and will shatter. this is what i'v been told over and over by various sources. if you know of a way then please fill me in. it will save me a bundle on new glass.
thanks.
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you can cut all the windows ,except the rear glass
OOOps brain fart :blink: ????,
I have lexan for all the windows and I knew I could cut the front glass. Scribe each side then pour alchohol into joint and light with a lighter.
The side windows are tempered, They will shatter if trying to cut with a glass knife, this is why I wanted to try my plasma. A waterjet will cut tempered glass too.
Kevin
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New trans is in(assembled by Bruce). New CB front brakes (cross drilled by Bruce). Crank, rods, P&C's are all that are being reused in the new motor. New full out K-Roc heads. New smartass wheels and tires ;) The new M&H's are being mounted tomorrow. I must be having a child..Party's over this fall.. :rolleyes: I'll be lucky if I'm even able to wash it for the next few years :wacko:
dumbass. didn't you pay attention when i told you about my kid???
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hey Jim, you sure you can cut the side glass. i know the front can be done, and the oval will stay the same size, so thts not a prob. but i don't think the sides can be cut. well not from the origional. they are tempered and will shatter. this is what i'v been told over and over by various sources. if you know of a way then please fill me in. it will save me a bundle on new glass.
thanks.
well my original 68 windows were all cut.someone correct me if i'm wrong but i don't think the sides are tempered,just the rear
i will double check my original cut windows in the morning to see if there are original vw.
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New Airspeed Beam,Longer trailing arms,
are those the new double lower trailing arms?
*because 4 shocks are better than 2*
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I so much as breath on a windshield the wrong way and it get's a nice long crack from side to side. All the rest require a sledge hammer and break into a billion pieces [_[ Trust me , I know.
Ya, I'm still working on my winter project [_[ ............winter 1995 :wacko:
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Ya, I'm still working on my winter project <_< ............winter 1995 :wacko:
Actually you've been working on everyone else's project 1914 9:1 comp, Close ratio bus tranny, consultation on how many other projects. I think all who have helped Hans including me all get together and help him get his 60 up and running for summer( he does'nt have time to do his own projects with pains in the ass like me alway's bugging him)! Thanks Hans you rock! :rockon: 5.5 weeks to Florence buggy time!!!!!!!! :ph34r: :rockon: :rockon: :mullet:
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Yup side glass in the door and 1/4 are tempered and will break in to crumbs if ya try and cut it.