Lickity Split

[hotstreetvw]

Hello Cal-look Lounge.

I'd like to introduce "Lickity Split".  A 1950 split window that will hopefully live up to the name.  I've had this guy about 6 months and have mostly been focused on the chassis.  I intend to build it out with the body as-is, all 8 colors, and have some fun with it while getting all the systems nailed down.

[hotstreetvw]

[hotstreetvw]

Pan work.  All brakes are plumbed, OldSpeed Wilwood kit in front, t3 drums in rear.  2 x 3/8" SS fuel lines.  Kafer-cup on crack, ready to be tied to a cage.

3" Narrowed torsion, short SAW axles, SAW adjustable spring plates, 28mm SAW bars, QA1 double adjustable shocks.  1" RLR trans raise.  15x8 Fuchs narrowed to 6-1/2" with 6w slicks

2" narrowed beam with original 4-1/2" Fuchs

[spoolin70]

Hi and welcome hotstreetvw

Car and pan look great - especially slicks with white lettering 

What have you got planned for the engine ?

Cheers
Darren

[jamiep_jamiep]

That looks great! Any more shots of the work you've done on the rear end?

[hotstreetvw]

I have a 2275 w/ 48 dells built, which will go into the car ASAP; but the plan is a 101.6x88.  I've already got 4" bore JPM MS230 heads, but still collecting parts.

Shows only one fuel line installed w/ pressure test fitting for the air compressor.  Stock shock tower mounts are cut right above the body mount.  New shock mounts added.  I've also built out the inside of the body for mounts.  This body had already been hacked up for a later chassis.  "Kaferbar" is 1-5/8 .130wall DOM.

[hotstreetvw]

Trans installed.  3.88rp, all weddle race gears, 4.13, 2.46, 1.67, 1.22.  The pan is pretty much complete.

[hotstreetvw]

[hotstreetvw]

iPad does this stupid refresh thing so it makes loading multiple images at once a pain.
 

[Rich_h]

I'm liking the look of this nice project

[hotstreetvw]

Thanks.  While the body has been off and the pan waiting for parts, I've slowly been knocking out all the critical rust repairs to make it safe.  The heater channel bottoms were toast along with the front body/pan bolt area.  Im about half way there.  I'm hoping to have the rest of the rust done in the next few weeks, then remount the body, wire it up and take it for a test drive in the neighborhood.

[hotstreetvw]

Couple pictures of the tank

-8 for vent and anti spill valve

[hotstreetvw]

-10 outlet to the filter and pump (hopefully to help as a plenum), -6 return

[UltraOrange67-2443]

Cool looking project

[hotstreetvw]

Thanks, I've been slowly knocking out the rust, what a PITA.

I have a semi-mild 2275 I purchased used, previous owner made 146hp to the wheels.  I swapped out the web 121/125 w/1.1 rockers for a FK45 and 1.4 Pauters, so maybe it will free up a few more ponies.  The plan is to run that engine this year while building something a little more wild.  The 2275 will eventually end up in my single cab.

I have been making decisions on the big motor.  I have a set of 4" MS230s and will be getting a TF-1 shortly.  I've been working with Todd on the specs.  Right now I'm leaning towards sucking it up and going with the Scat flanged.  Fast, reliable, cheap, choose two!

Proposed cam is a FK87/89 w/ 1.5 Pauters.
 

[hotstreetvw]

Heater channel bottoms are finished.  Body is bolted back on the pan.

[hotstreetvw]

[hotstreetvw]

[WhiteTrash]

Nice project.
The stance is spot on.
I hope you're putting a decent cage in it.
Better safe than sorry 

Frank

[hotstreetvw]

A cage is indefinitely in my future.  I pulled the trigger on a 88mm Scat flanged, so the big motor will be a 2854cc.

[hotstreetvw]

Quick update.  I welded and ported my dell intakes to the AJ heads that are on my 2275.  The 3" up the intake is such a joke, so this should help the heads reach their full potential.  I think welded manifolds is one of those "secrets" that is expensive and time consuming, but pays dividends.  

Hopefully with this 2275 I can get the car in the 12s.  I don't think it will be too difficult with the close box and slicks.

Current specs
AS41 case
82mm CB crank
5.4" Scat I-beam rods
94mm Mahle P/Cs
FK45 w/ Pauter 1.4 rockers
9.5:1
Aircooled.net Aluminum pushrods
AJ heads, ports are similar in shape to ultra mags
1-5/8 merged, small flange
48 Dellortos, just freshened up by Blackline Racing in Utah


Here is one intake, ready for the car. So here's the thing about welding a boat load in the outsides, it caused the carb flange to open up; about 2mm.  So a bunch of welding in the middle to pull it back together, then surface the flange, carb slides on like typical.

[BeetleBug]

I think welded manifolds is one of those "secrets" that is expensive and time consuming, but pays dividends.  

I think you are absolutely right. It is time well spent to make sure your manifolds have the correct length and area to achieve your goal.

Looking good! We`re in the beginning of April and we still have some small patches of snow here and there. At the same time you are working on your car with your garage door open 

Looking forward to your next updates!

Best rgs
BB

[hotstreetvw]

Thanks.  We have been having beautiful weather recently.  We moved from east Texas to Denver last September and the winter here was a bit shocking.  I had not experience the winter and snow in a colder climate before.   Currently all our snow is gone, but I hear there is still a chance for more.

We are in a mad dash to have the car ready for some racing this season.  We will be firing up the 2275 this weekend which is very exciting.  Hopefully no troubles, but I really enjoy the engine side more than the rust repair 

I did get the rest of the fuel system plumbed, I went with a Holley red and 0-4psi regulator.  I'll get pictures of that setup this weekend.

[hotstreetvw]

Well, she runs and drives.  I pulled it out onto the street for a quick turn around.  It nice not having to push it.  No pass front fender or door.  No seats, just a plastic parts box

I need to sort out the wiring, currently half assed.

[hotstreetvw]

So much for embedding the video, igu

https://vimeo.com/124723687

[hotstreetvw]

I've been fighting fuel pressure but got it all figured out.  Upgraded to Teflon tipped 250 needles and seats.  Installed 42mm vents, VERY snappy now.

LM-2 garbage tach input, even with the potentiometer installed.  Blah.  I have a Mallory box I will install, Innovate ensured me the wideband would see the nice square wave from the CDI.

[hotstreetvw]

Currently getting the seating arrangements straightened out.  The seats are Recaro made from a 60s Porsche 912.  I wasn't happy with the width, the recliners nearly touched the tunnel and door panel.  The width would be a problem with a roll cage, no way for a door bar.  I have one seat completely narrowed (2") and the second in process.

Roll cage tubing is on order, I went mild steel, 1-5/8 .134 wall DOM.  I'll build seat mounts into the cage and ditch the stock sliders.  These seats were designed to slide "level".

[hotstreetvw]

[hotstreetvw]

Fits much better.

[Chip]

Love this car! You gonna try to hit an MSVWRA race this year?