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Title: Larry's Gasser project Post by: larry mck on April 25, 2007, 05:04:22 am This is my B/MC 1968 Bug. It's the real deal that started racing the early Bug Ins then ran NHRA B/MC from 75-81. The car came with with DDS shifter and rear wheels. The engine is an 1835 with 42x37 heads(we think they are DDS also), 48IDAs and FK89. I was told the best time was 11.9. We have not changed a thing about it, just some fresh paint & some cleaning. We are hoping to have it done for the end of May.
Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: larry mck on April 25, 2007, 05:07:16 am EMPI parts on the car are the tail lights and pedal pads. The gauges are two head temp units. The Bug In dash plaques are 7-11 if I remember correctly. The car also used the stock seats but I really don't want to use them as they look stupid.
Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: empicolector on April 25, 2007, 06:57:53 am ;D nice project larry keep going
Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: Fastbrit on April 25, 2007, 08:20:17 am The car also used the stock seats but I really don't want to use them as they look stupid. Larry, you gotta use the stock seats! That's all part of the Modified Compact deal to keep the weight up! (If you use lighter seats, you'll have to drink more beer, eat more burgers etc to get the weight right...) Car looks cooooool! 8)Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: lowfastbus on April 25, 2007, 08:46:37 am Wow Larry,
That went fast, this was the red crappy bug we saw in all the pics right?? Would love to see some off the restoration pics too... It looks very promising... keep up the good work! Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: Frank LUX on April 25, 2007, 14:19:25 pm Keep Us updated... ;)
Let Us see all the Pics... ;D Frank Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: Shubee2 (DSK) on April 25, 2007, 14:48:44 pm Is that the Old FREDS Super Bee? if so Are You putting the blue highlights back on it? Car Looks Good I Would Like to See A Better Picture of the Roll Cage in your car it looks close to the one in mike smiths car.I am Having one built for my 67 I like the Old School Style A Frame type I like the one that was in Mike Smiths 67 Sedan Can You Post Pictures Of Your Cage?? Thanks Shubee (heres a picture of Mike Smiths Cage it has an ajustable headrest) He also Ran Stock Seats
Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: Shubee2 (DSK) on April 25, 2007, 15:07:38 pm EMPI parts on the car are the tail lights and pedal pads. The gauges are two head temp units. The Bug In dash plaques are 7-11 if I remember correctly. The car also used the stock seats but I really don't want to use them as they look stupid. Larry Can you post Pictures of the Cage In your car? Top & Bottom and All Mounting Points of the cage I am Having A Cage Built for my 67 And I Like the Looks of the Old A Frame Type Cage Mike Smiths 67 Cage Looks Close to Yours Please post Pictures or E Mail Them to shubee2@msn.com Thanks Shubee!!Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: larry mck on April 26, 2007, 05:53:37 am First off this is not Fred's Super Bee we had this car first. Fred's car is getting body & paint done now and will be done just like it was in 1977(I'll post photos as I get them). This car ran about the same time, but did not win nearly as much or make any magazines and did not have a name. It's a very nice car that came complete with all the cool parts. When we got it the car it was painted black and sponsored by Hot Shoe. It had shoe laces painted on the hood! It had been sitting outside in a damp climate for at least 17 years. The guy had the car painted and at the first race he put a rod through the case. The carbs had no covers and are frozen shut. So all we have done so far is strip the car and paint it the original color which is how it raced in the NHRA.. Everything on the car is pretty nice, as the car became a race car in 1971 and was only three years old.
I guess your correct, I should run stock seats, but I can not run the high backs. They just look so ugly and non racey. I know they kept all the weight up front. The battery was and will be mounted in the spare tire well. The cage does look like Mike Smiths. I will take more photos in a few weeks. The rear bar mounts in the center of the body just above the access hole for the shift coupler. The main hoop mounts to the heater channels and pan on each side. Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: speedwell on April 26, 2007, 06:29:34 am cool car larry ;) i never seen before this one :o
Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: Shubee2 (DSK) on April 26, 2007, 13:55:55 pm First off this is not Fred's Super Bee we had this car first. Fred's car is getting body & paint done now and will be done just like it was in 1977(I'll post photos as I get them). This car ran about the same time, but did not win nearly as much or make any magazines and did not have a name. It's a very nice car that came complete with all the cool parts. When we got it the car it was painted black and sponsored by Hot Shoe. It had shoe laces painted on the hood! It had been sitting outside in a damp climate for at least 17 years. The guy had the car painted and at the first race he put a rod through the case. The carbs had no covers and are frozen shut. So all we have done so far is strip the car and paint it the original color which is how it raced in the NHRA.. Everything on the car is pretty nice, as the car became a race car in 1971 and was only three years old. Hi Larry Would Like to See Pictures Of The Cage in Your Car Also the Cage In Freds Super Bee I am Trying To Find A Period Correct Cage, I Like for my 67 Any Pictures would Help A Great Deal Thanks ShubeeI guess your correct, I should run stock seats, but I can not run the high backs. They just look so ugly and non racey. I know they kept all the weight up front. The battery was and will be mounted in the spare tire well. The cage does look like Mike Smiths. I will take more photos in a few weeks. The rear bar mounts in the center of the body just above the access hole for the shift coupler. The main hoop mounts to the heater channels and pan on each side. Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: larry mck on April 27, 2007, 01:06:20 am I'll take photos of both cars roll bars for you, but will be a week or so before I get a chance.
Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: Shubee2 (DSK) on April 27, 2007, 03:58:38 am I'll take photos of both cars roll bars for you, but will be a week or so before I get a chance. Thanks LarryTitle: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: vwracing65 on May 03, 2007, 05:50:20 am Kinda like my roll bar. My car is a Ex-M/C car as well and later switched to SS/CX. Here is a few pictures of my car.
(http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/233488.jpg) (http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/233491.jpg) (http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/233492.jpg) (http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/348095.jpg) (http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/233494.jpg) (http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/286484.jpg) Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: larry mck on May 07, 2007, 03:57:16 am I took some photos of the roll bar.
Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: larry mck on September 01, 2007, 05:07:32 am I know its been a long time, but here are some updated photos of the car. We just got it back from the sign painter today. We wanted to run it at Bug O Rama, but ran out of time. It looks pretty cool if I do say so myself.
Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: Frank LUX on September 01, 2007, 13:09:10 pm Congratulations,
Very Nice Larry, very Nice!!!! But why did you put NHRA Record HOLDER 79-80 on the Bonnet? Otherwise I really like that B/MC... Frank Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: IP359 on September 01, 2007, 13:10:42 pm Very impressive gasser :o
Beautiful job, Larry ! Congrats Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: Gunter on September 01, 2007, 18:03:32 pm Hi Larry
is this the Gasser you are shipping over for EBI2 ??? keep in touch on the progress say hi to Ray S , and Mark M will you regards Gunter Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: larry mck on September 01, 2007, 21:02:46 pm Thanks for the complements guys. The reason it says NHRA record holder is because it was, although only very briefly during those years and the past owner said he had written record holder on the hood. I asked the sign painter to put record holder 1979 & 1980 on the hood (bonnet) and this is how it came back. The past owner only had one early photo of the car, that he could find, and did not want to copy it or send to me. I want to get to the NHRA museum to research the records so I have proof of when the car ran and it's wins. They may have some photos also.
Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: Russell on September 01, 2007, 21:55:46 pm Larry
Lovin it, Lovin It totally cool. Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: Shubee2 (DSK) on September 01, 2007, 23:56:46 pm Hi Larry Nice Car Great Job on The Redo of the Old Beast but why dose it have a 67 deck lid? just wondering Keep posting More pictures of the Progress..
Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: speedwell on September 02, 2007, 01:04:36 am that will be nice to see this one at EBI#2 ;D
Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: Lids on September 02, 2007, 13:14:40 pm yeah will look good against the back drop of Chimay
Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: Rocket Ron on September 02, 2007, 19:45:33 pm very cool looking car 8) 8)
Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: larry mck on September 03, 2007, 17:59:15 pm Shubee, The decklid is what the car came with. The car is a 1968. When I bought the car it came complete as raced so I didn't have to find any pieces. The car sat outside in a damp climate and the whole inside was moldy and the carbs were frozen solid. I will keep adding photos as we progress.
Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: kev d on September 15, 2007, 18:11:15 pm Hi Larry, looks good!
You coming over for EBI 2 so we can have another race?? ;D Take it easy, Kev Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: deanosvws on September 18, 2007, 11:23:33 am the whole feel & look of the car is spot on. very nice
Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: Russell on September 27, 2007, 20:42:18 pm Larry, can we see an update please....
Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: The Ideaman on September 28, 2007, 14:27:14 pm Larry,
Will you be in Vegas with the car? Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: empicolector on September 28, 2007, 22:31:42 pm SUPERB ;D
Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: sheep on October 02, 2007, 02:40:42 am This is my B/MC 1968 Bug. It's the real deal that started racing the early Bug Ins then ran NHRA B/MC from 75-81. The car came with with DDS shifter and rear wheels. The engine is an 1835 with 42x37 heads(we think they are DDS also), 48IDAs and FK89. I was told the best time was 11.9. We have not changed a thing about it, just some fresh paint & some cleaning. We are hoping to have it done for the end of May. LARRY WHATEVER YOU DO DON'T PUT 3 SETS OF LOUVERS IN THE 67 DECKLID!!!looking at Jims avatar I think he has a new design for a decklid. Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: Jordy/DVK on October 19, 2007, 22:08:59 pm Awesome car!!! I somehow love those early late-lookers... Nothing as great as a sixty-eight... 8) Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: Shubee2 (DSK) on October 19, 2007, 22:52:53 pm This is my B/MC 1968 Bug. It's the real deal that started racing the early Bug Ins then ran NHRA B/MC from 75-81. The car came with with DDS shifter and rear wheels. The engine is an 1835 with 42x37 heads(we think they are DDS also), 48IDAs and FK89. I was told the best time was 11.9. We have not changed a thing about it, just some fresh paint & some cleaning. We are hoping to have it done for the end of May. LARRY WHATEVER YOU DO DON'T PUT 3 SETS OF LOUVERS IN THE 67 DECKLID!!!Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: larry mck on October 26, 2007, 00:51:32 am We fired up the engine last night and took it for a few passes. It runs great, just a few more things and the off to Drag Day this weekend.
Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: larry mck on October 26, 2007, 00:52:45 am A few more.
Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: Jim Ratto on October 26, 2007, 00:54:53 am are you driving it to my house with the hamster fans?
Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: stealth67vw on October 26, 2007, 00:55:53 am are you driving it to my house with the hamster fans? LMAO!Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: larry mck on October 26, 2007, 00:58:37 am I think I'll be fine with those fans if I keep it over 80 mph. The stand offs on the deck lid should suck in enough air I'll bet I could even turn them off for a while.
Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: Jim Ratto on October 26, 2007, 00:59:38 am I think I'll be fine with those fans if I keep it over 80 mph. The stand offs on the deck lid should suck in enough air I'll bet I could even turn them off for a while. you should have added the 3 rows of louvers too. Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: larry mck on October 26, 2007, 01:05:49 am Do I need my sand air filters for all the ash in the air.
Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: stealth67vw on October 26, 2007, 01:06:56 am You got a fire suppression system on that thing? ;D
Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: Carlos De Alba on October 26, 2007, 01:10:58 am I think I'll be fine with those fans if I keep it over 80 mph. The stand offs on the deck lid should suck in enough air I'll bet I could even turn them off for a while. you should have added the 3 rows of louvers too. I agree...... :D :D ;) Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: speedwell on October 27, 2007, 14:35:50 pm cool car larry 8)
Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: luftkafer on November 13, 2007, 06:15:21 am Larry,
Your Dragster is awesome! Remember if it an't broken then you an't driving it hard enough. Erich and Wendy Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: Gunter on November 13, 2007, 09:24:27 am what is going on in the heads of both Ray and Larry ???
and who's feeth are these, not Mark M , that might be the thing he getting interesented in the racing side of the Volkswagen :):):) see you next year guys Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: Brian Silva on November 17, 2007, 06:50:56 am Here are some pictures of the car on our way to drag day........
(http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o4/bsilva84/Brians%20DRKC%2067%20Bug/Brianscar003.jpg) (http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o4/bsilva84/Brians%20DRKC%2067%20Bug/Brianscar002.jpg) (http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o4/bsilva84/Brians%20DRKC%2067%20Bug/Brianscar001.jpg) Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: speedwell on November 17, 2007, 10:06:58 am very nice car larry 8)
Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: Jordy/DVK on November 17, 2007, 14:06:13 pm 2nd that... I love the detailing on this car. One great looking '68!! 8) Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: larry mck on November 19, 2007, 06:14:39 am Thanks guys. A lot of people really liked the car at Drag Dag. We had clutch problems and never got a full pass in. Oh well, there is always next year.
Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: luftkafer on November 25, 2007, 04:33:01 am Gunter,
The foot is my wifes. We were pit crewing for Larry at Drag Day. Erich Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: Gunter on July 02, 2008, 09:37:03 am hey Erich can you plse watch over the families of both Ray's and Larry's
I promised Russell they can stay the night at my place the Monday after EBI and that I would drop them off at the airport on Tuesday but I hear rumours they already like Europe so much and have applied for a permanent visa ;D ;D LOL Title: Re: Larry's Gasser project Post by: JS on July 02, 2008, 21:55:14 pm Visa !
No way, lets get them out of hear as soon as possible they are a pair of moaning buggers, Larry breaks everything he touches........ thanks larry and Ray hes fucking useless. Signed Russell Ritchie, live at EBI 2 on JS computer ! |