Author Topic: Trade Mechanical For Body Work (Read 3880 times)

slammedbus · « **on:** February 29, 2004, 07:25:24 PM »

Hey fellas. Anyone out there interested in building me a 1776? I would like a short block for now. Balanced crank...engle 100 cam, new bearings, rods, oil pump, machine work done, i've got some heads to use. I can do some body work and paint in return???
Let me know what you think. I can send some pics of stuff I've done. 64 notch, 61 kombi, other non VW stuff.

Scratchy · « **Reply #1 on:** February 29, 2004, 09:14:49 PM »

Are you supplying all the parts for the 1776?

I have a '58 ghia requiring body work, including welding.

slammedbus · « **Reply #2 on:** March 01, 2004, 04:40:41 PM »

Hey Scratchy: I was just assuming that we would cover each others costs. The price for the crank, bearings, cam and pump, I have rods, and the machine work, works out to basically the same as paint and body work costs. We can bill each other at the end if you want to. Have you had experience in building this kind of thing?

slammedbus · « **Reply #3 on:** March 01, 2004, 04:41:55 PM »

Also do you have some pics of the Ghia so I can get an idea?

silas · « **Reply #4 on:** March 01, 2004, 04:55:26 PM »

http://forums.airspeedparts.com/index.php?...t=ST&f=4&t=1315

kirin is looking for body and paint work. i'm not sure what he has to trade, but maybe you both can work something out.

hellgti · « **Reply #5 on:** March 01, 2004, 04:59:59 PM »

hey, Jason!!
You can have the 1776cc out of my bus if you feel like taking on my bus. I'll have pics in a few days as soon as drummer Sean sends me all the ones I took of my tranny install.....
Dan

kirin · « **Reply #6 on:** March 01, 2004, 05:06:08 PM »

I'm talking about trading a few c notes for body work:P
or some wrenching if you trust me.
-Kirin

Scratchy · « **Reply #7 on:** March 01, 2004, 05:11:39 PM »

Quote

Hey Scratchy: I was just assuming that we would cover each others costs. The price for the crank, bearings, cam and pump, I have rods, and the machine work, works out to basically the same as paint and body work costs. We can bill each other at the end if you want to. Have you had experience in building this kind of thing?

I'd rather build the motor with all parts supplied.
I'll let someone else take you up on the offer.
Also, you'd have to move to Maple Ridge, as the Ghia is just a shell on sawhorses.
A bit of a drive from Salmon Arm every day :lol:

slammedbus · « **Reply #8 on:** March 01, 2004, 05:51:25 PM »

Hey Dan: Sounds good. your were gonna go dove blue right??? I am sure we can work it out. Keep your pics small as my internet is dial up. Kirin send me some pics too as I may be able to squeeze in your ride with my Autobody class. How does a guy ad photos to adds???

slammedbus · « **Reply #9 on:** March 01, 2004, 05:58:13 PM »

P.S. Scratchy if you ever decide to get the ghia done. Let me know also. Would love to give that some TLC. I have always had a thing for Ghias.

Matt · « **Reply #10 on:** March 01, 2004, 06:13:07 PM »

Is this the same Jason that was kind enough to send me the notch armrest??

Matt

slammedbus · « **Reply #11 on:** March 01, 2004, 06:44:31 PM »

Hey Fast Matt: Yes that's me. That isn't your blue ghia for sale is it???

Matt · « **Reply #12 on:** March 01, 2004, 06:59:28 PM »

No, I don't have a ghia.....any luck on the other side armrest???

slammedbus · « **Reply #13 on:** March 01, 2004, 07:08:16 PM »

I'll try and look. Just a real busy week. three cars to go out and only 4 days left. If not I'll for sure look next week. Don't be scared to remind me though.

hellgti · « **Reply #14 on:** March 02, 2004, 04:08:04 PM »

hey jason, any luck on the narrowed bus beams???

slammedbus · « **Reply #15 on:** March 02, 2004, 06:33:29 PM »

honestly: It really looks like a piece of cake. Gonna give it a try on our parts bus this spring. If it works, I'll let you know. How much does yours need? I'll give you the first prototype to show all the coast crew.

hellgti · « **Reply #16 on:** March 03, 2004, 08:33:13 AM »

wicked....i'd like to go 4", I think thats max...

Do you have any '64-'67 front brake backing plates and drums??

oh.....and how do feel about attempting to tub the front of my bus??? if it's gonna have a narrowed beam, it's going to go crazy low..

slammedbus · « **Reply #17 on:** March 03, 2004, 05:26:34 PM »

Ignore my last email Dan: If you want to do the 044's I will attempt the tub. Send me some pics or something to give me an idea first. After all.....the Lord hates a coward!! I say lets do it.

Mowser · « **Reply #18 on:** March 04, 2004, 06:24:15 PM »

Hey six deuce,

I'm Slammedbus' bud up here in the Arm. He tells me you have a set of discs. Perhaps we can work a trade + for the backing plates... I have a big project ahead of me with my '59 double cab and I have a sweet spot for the Porsche wheels. Let me know what you think.

http://www.mosbackyard.com/volkswagen.htm

hellgti · « **Reply #19 on:** March 05, 2004, 10:24:45 AM »

yeah, that sounds good. you can take a look at the setup when jason has the van. it's basicly a stock '67 bus spindle with beetle stubs and a bracket that will accept type 3 rotors and calipers. the cool thing about them is if you want to run 4x100 import rims, all you need are the drilled rotors that we sell at California Imports. or if you guys want to check them over...maybe you and jason can figure a way out to reproduce them. i believe they were built by Franklin VW's back about 8 years or so ago. so the fact they're still rolling strong is a testament to his work for sure.

Geoff · « **Reply #20 on:** March 05, 2004, 12:04:42 PM »

Those spindles were made here in town by Godie, the previous owner. They are a quality job.

hellgti · « **Reply #21 on:** March 05, 2004, 12:16:46 PM »

are you sure?? when i looked at the bus when he still had it, he said they were built in washington state.

Mowser · « **Reply #22 on:** March 06, 2004, 01:49:08 AM »

Hey Six,

I just posted pic's of Jason's bus fresh from the paintbooth.

http://www.mosbackyard.com/inkster.htm