Author Topic: 57 Speedster Kit Project (Read 18010 times)

Ramunn · « **on:** August 03, 2009, 08:04:30 PM »

Hi thought I'd share some pics of my dream car that I just picked up

Just got it home last month and I'm just getting the garage ready for a winter build

buggy1 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 03, 2009, 08:29:21 PM »

count me in thats to cool. I was looking for a speedster before I built the buggy, keep us posted on the progress.

Ramunn · « **Reply #2 on:** August 03, 2009, 08:44:26 PM »

Been searching Craigslist for years for the right one. Jackass Cdn import laws for not letting Kitcars into the country so I knew I had to find one that was not finished so I could bring it in as parts, it took 2 trips across the line to bring it all back. Last week I brought home the 1970 pan that was shortened so now the planning begins.......I need to build a wide rear end and read about Porsche 944 parts for this and I think polished 16 in.FUCHS would look great also.

buddy boy · « **Reply #3 on:** August 03, 2009, 09:26:54 PM »

nice !!

i think egspot has some 16'' fuchs for sale .

surgerypending · « **Reply #4 on:** August 03, 2009, 09:29:49 PM »

Go with the new 17" polished fuchs! They would look BadAss on that car!

egspot · « **Reply #5 on:** August 03, 2009, 09:39:28 PM »

pmd you.

Ramunn · « **Reply #6 on:** August 03, 2009, 10:03:47 PM »

like these !

egspot · « **Reply #7 on:** August 03, 2009, 10:58:15 PM »

Schvengy · « **Reply #8 on:** September 15, 2009, 07:30:39 AM »

Sweet ride neighbour !

Ramunn · « **Reply #9 on:** September 24, 2009, 07:50:57 PM »

Quote from: Schvengy on September 15, 2009, 07:30:39 AM

Sweet ride neighbour !

THANKS !
So here's the beginning, I've been busy picking up parts before I lock myself away in the garage all winter.

Twin 40 Webers (wish they were 44s )
Bug Pack intakes
Bug Pack Linkage
90.43 Mahle Pistons and Cyl.
Chromoly H-beam con rods
SCAT VOLKSTROKER 111 78MM COUNTERWEIGHT NEW CAST CRANK
Scat Chromoly Push rods
Scat Chromoly Gland Nut
Scat Chrome Pulley bolt
Scat BRAND - COMPLETE PERFORMANCE CAM KIT C-135
Scat silicone rear oil seal
Scat Chrome valve covers
Bruck Forged lightened flywheel
Empi Chromoly Head bolts
Hi-Flow OIL PUMP
Chrome engine dress up kit
Chrome Pulleys
New Alternator
74' Tranny

Picking up the 944 Turbo rear suspension parts tomorrow

Iozzio · « **Reply #10 on:** September 24, 2009, 09:18:17 PM »

Maybe some 17s like this?

It would definitely look sick

Ramunn · « **Reply #11 on:** September 24, 2009, 09:35:41 PM »

yes but where ?

egspot · « **Reply #12 on:** September 24, 2009, 10:15:17 PM »

Found 16" ones.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=806386

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=62083

Ramunn · « **Reply #13 on:** September 25, 2009, 06:15:15 AM »

I'd be all over that like a fat kid on a Smarty but shipping from Florida $$$$$$$$$$$

I'm going to send an email to this guy for his 16x7's

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egspot · « **Reply #14 on:** September 27, 2009, 05:53:26 PM »

These ones are closer:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=570559

Mowser · « **Reply #15 on:** October 01, 2009, 10:10:50 PM »

The forging dies for the 17" Fuchs were finished today.

Quote from: Iozzio

Just wanted to give you guys an update on the wheels. The forging die was finished up yesterday, so over the next week the centers will be forged.
http://www.iozziowheels.com

Ramunn · « **Reply #16 on:** October 24, 2009, 12:02:44 PM »

found some nice 44 webers so my 40's are now for sale. I think I need a set of heads with bigger valves to go with motor unless someone knows of a machine shop who can do a number on the ones I already have ?

dirtydeedss · « **Reply #17 on:** October 25, 2009, 10:52:07 AM »

i think slammedbus is looking for some 40's

Ramunn · « **Reply #18 on:** January 12, 2010, 09:00:33 PM »

Starting to look like something now the intreior will be done by the end of the month I hope.

Ramunn · « **Reply #19 on:** January 12, 2010, 09:32:53 PM »

I can't decide on the color of the interior I have the original 20 year old unsewn vinyl ad carpet all in BLACK but the upholstery dude says it's crap and wants to start from scratch so I thought I might do a different color like a dark tabacco shade like this but with black of tan carpet

or a chocolate brown with black or tan carpet

or just black with piping in a contrasting color in antique white like this

any suggestions boys and girls ?

Ramunn · « **Reply #20 on:** January 12, 2010, 09:57:09 PM »

I should mention the black gelcoat is not a final color but it's on the short list along with a blue like this

or something like this I love everything about this including the BRM wheels

Schvengy · « **Reply #21 on:** January 13, 2010, 12:35:20 PM »

Like the chocolate brown interior

I see you've been busy ..i have to come by and have a look

Willis

Ramunn · « **Reply #22 on:** January 13, 2010, 05:50:02 PM »

Sounds like a plan I'll be working on the front bumper and hood all day tomorrow. My bar is only stocked with 1800 Tequila, Jack Daniels and cold Corona if any of that works for you come by any time after lunch.
As far as interior exterior colors goes it's leaning towards a Chocolate/Metalic Black combo with Black softtop

Ramunn · « **Reply #23 on:** January 18, 2010, 07:33:54 PM »

Got the front bumper on today and dropped off all the interior to the upholstery shop too. Finally made a decision on color, mostly black with some Dark antique Burgandy.

Ramunn · « **Reply #24 on:** September 11, 2011, 03:07:50 PM »

Finally picked a paint color and should have this thing back together in a few more days !!!

chickmore · « **Reply #25 on:** September 11, 2011, 10:16:24 PM »

Quote from: Ramunn on September 11, 2011, 03:07:50 PM

Finally picked a paint color and should have this thing back together in a few more days !!!

we need a drool avatar.... looks really nice

DarrenE · « **Reply #26 on:** September 11, 2011, 11:50:50 PM »

Is that close enough?

Ramunn · « **Reply #27 on:** September 12, 2011, 09:25:58 PM »

not to bad for a driveway squirt and polish hey boys and girls !!!!!

Ramunn · « **Reply #28 on:** September 12, 2011, 09:42:13 PM »

here's the seats should look hot with the Stone Grey Paint Color

70's Looker · « **Reply #29 on:** September 12, 2011, 11:21:26 PM »

wow those seats are amazing! were they done by a local guy?