Author Topic: the '55 Ragtop.....are we done yet? (Read 169143 times)

70's Looker · « **Reply #390 on:** May 12, 2015, 08:13:39 AM »

Lookin awsome man! Hope it sounds and runs as mean as it looks!

Jeremy · « **Reply #391 on:** May 12, 2015, 10:24:56 PM »

What he said. Looks great Josh!!

josh · « **Reply #392 on:** May 12, 2015, 11:49:48 PM »

Don't worry boys I don't think we will have any problem making mean angry sounds!!!!

silas · « **Reply #393 on:** May 13, 2015, 10:32:03 PM »

Quote from: josh on May 12, 2015, 06:59:16 AM

so badass we gotta bring these pics to page 14!!

BAM! on all 4's...a wicked accomplishment (among many during this build)!

so, i've probably said this before but i'll say it again...i haven't seen this car in person, i've only been following closely as josh builds the s#!t out it and have seen pics...and i gotta say...this ride ticks all the boxes and hits all the marks in my books. motor, suspension, wheels/tires, colour combos, interior, custom tricks & add-ons! so rad!

again...good job josh, keep it up, your car is going to blow minds!

s3racing · « **Reply #394 on:** June 07, 2015, 08:50:37 AM »

Hay Josh, after reading half a dozend pages of posts I give up searching. What size, specs of power plant are you running? Looks sweet. Bet it will be a blast to drive

Cheers Rene

josh · « **Reply #395 on:** June 07, 2015, 11:05:15 AM »

Motor is out of old car I wrecked...it's stupid scary fast, not really what most would consider "streetable" haha

Specs go a lil' sumpthin like this.....

2332cc based on a late AS21 FI case
84mm chev journal welded stroker crank from DPR wedgemated to flywheel
94mm wiseco pistons with valve reliefs in century long barrels cut to length
Compression set at 12:1
Scat H beam rods
Comp eliminator heads, ported running 48x40 valves (100mm longer)
FK46 lifter bore eater cam with 1.5 pauter roller rockers
52mm webber IDAs with all the tricks....enlarged bowls, 3rd progression, 3.0 needle/seats yadda yadda
1 3/4" custom sidewinder style stainless header

s3racing · « **Reply #396 on:** June 07, 2015, 12:15:41 PM »

Thanks Josh,

Sounds like you have one wild Engine. Ever have it Dyno'd I bet it will be silly fast in your Oval.

Geoff · « **Reply #397 on:** June 07, 2015, 05:34:58 PM »

Quote from: josh on June 07, 2015, 11:05:15 AM

Motor is out of old car I wrecked...it's stupid scary fast, not really what most would consider "streetable" haha

Specs go a lil' sumpthin like this.....

2332cc based on a late AS21 FI case
82mm chev journal welded stroker crank from DPR wedgemated to flywheel
94mm wiseco pistons with valve reliefs in century long barrels cut to length
Compression set at 12:1
Scat H beam rods
Comp eliminator heads, ported running 48x40 valves (100mm longer)
FK46 lifter bore eater cam with 1.5 pauter roller rockers

52mm webber IDAs with all the tricks....enlarged bowls, 3rd progression, 3.0 needle/seats yadda yadda
1 3/4" custom sidewinder style stainless header

Josh, i'm sure it's a typo above but a 82x94 is 2275

84x94= 2332.

josh · « **Reply #398 on:** June 07, 2015, 06:22:59 PM »

Haha yup fat thumbs on an iPhone strike again. Indeed an 84mm crank.

kombikruiser · « **Reply #399 on:** June 07, 2015, 10:01:35 PM »

Your car is insane Josh. Can't wait to see it in person. Great job!

red snapper · « **Reply #400 on:** June 08, 2015, 05:29:34 PM »

looking sweet Josh. Cant wait to lay a beating on that car at Mission!

josh · « **Reply #401 on:** July 16, 2015, 08:54:21 AM »

Some key components slid into their homes lastnight!

Hope to make some noise by the weekend?

s3racing · « **Reply #402 on:** July 16, 2015, 10:21:25 AM »

Looking Great Josh!! Is that a Raby DTM cooling setup.
If it's to much hp for you I'm sure it would fit nicely in my Car:-) lol

josh · « **Reply #403 on:** July 16, 2015, 11:59:09 AM »

Yup DTM type1. I'll let you know when I'm ready to turn car back into a numbers matching 36hp car

Russ · « **Reply #404 on:** July 16, 2015, 12:06:54 PM »

what tire set up are you running?

josh · « **Reply #405 on:** July 16, 2015, 12:16:57 PM »

M&H dot rated 215/65 and 3.5" front runners. Sticky icky but street legal

red snapper · « **Reply #406 on:** July 16, 2015, 12:41:16 PM »

What did ya have for breakfast?

josh · « **Reply #407 on:** July 16, 2015, 12:55:48 PM »

Quote from: red snapper on July 16, 2015, 12:41:16 PM

What did ya have for breakfast?

wheaties...why?

70's Looker · « **Reply #408 on:** July 16, 2015, 05:28:00 PM »

Can't be plowin snow with slicks, common man

silas · « **Reply #409 on:** July 22, 2015, 10:48:05 PM »

Quote from: josh on July 16, 2015, 12:55:48 PM

Quote from: red snapper on July 16, 2015, 12:41:16 PM
What did ya have for breakfast?

wheaties...why?

lol at you guys!

Quote from: josh on July 16, 2015, 08:54:21 AM

Hope to make some noise by the weekend?

did it get noisy or what...?!

s3racing · « **Reply #410 on:** July 30, 2015, 08:32:34 AM »

Hay Josh what exhaust system is that it looks like a sweet setup

josh · « **Reply #411 on:** July 30, 2015, 11:36:05 AM »

Quote from: silas on July 22, 2015, 10:48:05 PM

did it get noisy or what...?!

Car has been fighting me tooth and nail! Taking tomorrow off to show it who is boss.....fire in the hole!!!!!!

Quote from: s3racing on July 30, 2015, 08:32:34 AM

Hay Josh what exhaust system is that it looks like a sweet setup

Everything but the collector is custom made....incl muffler. All primaries between 41-42", true equal length (actually worked it out by volume. Calculated the CC's of each bend (180,90,45,22.5 and straight pipe by inch) was way too much work but after looking at the welds on the CSP Python or whatever they call it I had to make my own! Who wire feeds a 1200$ stainless header? Beads looked like those crunchy cheezies laying ontop of pipes!

I have about $600 worth of mandrel bends into it.

josh · « **Reply #412 on:** July 30, 2015, 11:39:55 AM »

Many many hours on the band saw and belt sander got it all tacked up and had my very talented buddy come over and work his TIG Magic on it....dude is an artist!!!!

s3racing · « **Reply #413 on:** July 30, 2015, 11:41:34 AM »

Looks great Josh

silas · « **Reply #414 on:** August 09, 2015, 03:36:32 PM »

sorry josh, had to post this vid. i love it!

out of the garage under its own power, the s#!t eating grin, the look in your eyes...this is the look of an extremely happy guy!! 1 gigantic step closer...super hearty congrats to you my friend...you rock!!!

https://instagram.com/p/6LLGTOoNop/?taken-by=buchanvw

josh · « **Reply #415 on:** August 09, 2015, 03:44:10 PM »

Don't be sorry buds! I'm ecstatic!!! Soooooo happy this day has finally come!!!

Jonathan · « **Reply #416 on:** August 10, 2015, 09:48:16 AM »

Wow this is an impressive undertaking, years in the making!! You are a true perfectionist!
I can't wait to see this car in person at the GCVW show

Geoff · « **Reply #417 on:** August 10, 2015, 05:44:26 PM »

Be sure to get your "Josh" shirt at the GCVWS on the 23rd. We couldn't resist having this beauty on the shirts and posters.

josh · « **Reply #418 on:** August 10, 2015, 06:18:08 PM »

So rad! Such an honour

She's legal now!

Jeremy · « **Reply #419 on:** August 10, 2015, 09:20:57 PM »

You got to be pumped. Nice work Josh.

Feel like it's got lots of power?