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Title: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on March 03, 2014, 01:56:15 am Well I have been without a VW for several years now. I have been looking but I have not found the right project for the right price close enough to me to make it worth getting. A guy that use to work for me had a 56 oval for the last 20 years, 18 of which it has been torn apart. He has moved it several times. I told him after my last car was sold that if he ever decided to sell let me know first. He called me last weekend and said he was ready to let it go. I went yesterday and picker her up. The car is very solid. The dash is uncut, it still has all of the original fenders, 4 tab hood, and W decklid. I got the original trans and a spare 36hp motor (partial) and a partial 40horse I think. I also got the front end, seats, steering wheel, and all the glass. Overall I am very happy with what I am starting out with and I only paid $800 for the whole package deal! I am not sure the exact path for the car yet. I do want the front lowered, maybe wide five centerlines, and T-bars.
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on March 03, 2014, 01:58:47 am Some more pics
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on March 03, 2014, 02:01:51 am Still had all four original fenders! ;D and they are in great shape, amazing....
It also had this roof rack on it. The rack appears old but I am not sure....might be able to sell it and get something else for the car. Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: kev d on March 03, 2014, 16:58:43 pm Nice base 8)
Keep the pics coming! Cheers Kev Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on March 16, 2014, 13:18:50 pm I stripped the pan down and the powder coater has it now along with the springplates and some other parts. It is going to be semi-gloss black. My friend that I got the car from has been still digging more parts out from hiding for me, I told him to keep digging! The more he finds the less I buy and the more original it remains.
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Pas on March 16, 2014, 21:44:27 pm Nice project and nice price too!
Cal Look all the way Larry, you know you want to ;D Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on March 23, 2014, 20:54:11 pm I built this dolly to hold the body. I plan on having the pan (when I get it back from the powder coater) sitting on jack stands while i work on it. This dolly should allow me to rollthe body over the top of the pan and roll it out on the driveway when I want to work on it outside. It should work good, we will see. [attachment=1]
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on March 29, 2014, 02:08:22 am I got the pan and springplates back from the powder coater today. I went with gloss black and I think it looks good!
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on April 27, 2014, 02:32:48 am I got my first order from Woflsburg west yesterday, lots of little stuff to start working on the pan, brake lines, springplate bushings, grommets, etc. I also picked up a sandblaster today for $50.00! This should come in handy. I also picked up an extra 36hp motor for cheap.
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on April 27, 2014, 02:40:35 am I bought a heat gun and started removing the undercoating, it worked much better than I thought. I hit it with a sanding disc right after and it is cleaning up much easier and better than i thought.
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on January 06, 2016, 04:04:54 am new front end parts, 2 inch narrowed with adjusters, all the other narrowed parts and cal look shocks
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on January 06, 2016, 04:09:17 am cleaning up good
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on January 06, 2016, 04:09:29 am cleaning up good
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on January 06, 2016, 04:15:05 am engine shroud parts powder painted
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on January 06, 2016, 04:16:39 am CB performance front end installed
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on January 06, 2016, 04:19:22 am new master and all new brake lines
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on January 06, 2016, 04:21:33 am rear spring plates installed
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: kev d on January 06, 2016, 19:35:27 pm Good work Larry 8)
It's a great stage building up a pan with nice shiney parts!😎 Cheers Kev Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on February 02, 2016, 03:48:24 am some progress
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: kev d on February 02, 2016, 09:29:35 am Looks good 8)
Paint next? Cheers Kev Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on February 03, 2016, 05:04:23 am Should have the pan rolling on tires very soon. The bodywork and paint will be next. I am going to do a lot of it myself (or at least try). I have always done the mechanical, wiring, and interior myself but not the bodywork/paint so this will be a first.....I am leaning towards strato silver. I have a few special ideas I hope to pull off....
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on February 07, 2016, 03:03:52 am it's rolling.
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on February 07, 2016, 03:13:41 am it's rolling...
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: kev d on February 07, 2016, 13:10:00 pm Happy days! 8)
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: 56BLITZ on February 09, 2016, 19:07:09 pm Hey Larry, lookin' good!!! 8)
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on September 25, 2016, 16:35:01 pm Got the body back from the strippers and sealed/primed along with the decklid, doors, and hood, bodywork next.
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on September 25, 2016, 16:49:12 pm On the way to be primed
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Rick Meredith on September 26, 2016, 06:53:17 am Looks good Larry!
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: kev d on October 01, 2016, 18:06:38 pm Any more progress Larry?
8) Cheers Kev Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on October 02, 2016, 20:36:21 pm Kev,
Well like the pics above show I was able to get the body and all the other parts (except fenders) sealed and primed after they were media blasted. The body is at a friends place and we are going to start bodywork on it. I have been collecting parts as well. Not going as fast as I would like but between family and working not much time (or money). It is moving forward just slowly. Larry Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: kev d on October 02, 2016, 23:35:22 pm Moving slowly is always better than not moving though Larry!
Cheers Kev Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on December 25, 2016, 05:31:33 am Nice project Larry i am following it.
Frenchy Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on February 22, 2017, 02:00:05 am Thanks Frenchy, I have been collecting some parts. I hope to get the body back in a couple of weeks and start on the bodywork. I have some pretty cool parts going on the car, hopefully it will be nice.
Larry Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on February 25, 2017, 15:01:16 pm Some parts I have been collecting for the car. An old breather like I use to run on the black car, it will clean up nice. A Berg traction bar never been used, I ran one of those on the black car as well. and a Treuhaft deep sump, great condition, given to me by a great friend as a donation to the project.
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on February 25, 2017, 15:02:34 pm the deep sump
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on April 23, 2017, 15:36:02 pm Received my new panels from Steve at Hookeys Panels in the UK, top notch guy with top quality parts! Thanks Steve.
Larry Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on April 23, 2017, 15:38:53 pm I got a set of rebuilt hinges and installed the passenger door, still needs some alignment work but close, door could not even open when I got the car.
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on April 23, 2017, 15:43:36 pm panels that will be replaced
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on April 23, 2017, 15:44:55 pm like Christmas in April!
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on May 23, 2017, 18:33:09 pm I took the body over to the metal guy this weekend. he is replacing the rust areas and some dented areas. he does great work so I am excited to get this phase going. final bodywork and paint next.
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on July 12, 2017, 14:20:36 pm I received the birth certificate from VW, the car was originally prairie beige with red leatherette interior....still pondering the color.
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on July 13, 2017, 03:18:06 am Larry your project is looking great if you are looking for some particular parts let me know . Are you going to install a 36 hp back in it or going with a bigger motor with the IDA'S. Thanks Frenchy Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on July 13, 2017, 14:40:13 pm Thanks Frenchy,
I am going with a updated motor with IDA's. I originally was going 36hp with Okrasa kit but IDA's are just so awesome I can't help myself. I ran them for years on the street and nothing like them. I probably won't go to big, 1776 maybe, I want a weekend driver that I can enjoy. My old motor was a 1750 (69x90 npr's), 40x35.5 ported heads, Engle VZ73 cam, it was great. I am basically starting from scratch on the motor, would like to buy one done but so hard to trust anyone these days, I might have to buy the parts and build it myself, and that's ok too. I was going strato silver but leaning towards the Prairie Beige with red interior (original to the car), if the paint job is really nice I think it could look great. Beige has to be done really nice to pull it off..... Thanks for the encouragement, I have always enjoyed your cars and look at them as a goal for mine to turn out! Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: kev d on July 13, 2017, 23:32:52 pm Looking good larry 8)
The hookey panels are good aren't they! Cheers Kev Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on July 19, 2017, 19:08:48 pm Metal work coming along, both doors mounted using rebuilt hinges. bottom hinge on drivers door was ripped away from door, rivets all torn through, it is all fixed.
yes Kev the panels are great! Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on July 19, 2017, 19:09:42 pm more
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on July 19, 2017, 19:10:32 pm more
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Neil Davies on July 19, 2017, 21:53:18 pm Metal work coming along, both doors mounted using rebuilt hinges. bottom hinge on drivers door was ripped away from door, rivets all torn through, it is all fixed. yes Kev the panels are great! Larry, I'm sure I've posted this somewhere before, but I was once told to load the doors up with glass, wonders and seals when setting door gaps as it gives the correct weight and sag on the hinges. Did it on a car I was working on and the gaps came out perfect. Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on July 20, 2017, 13:16:53 pm Thank you Neil, good information!
Larry Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on August 02, 2017, 02:45:52 am I found a 22 year old berg 1 5/8" merge header and dual muffs that was never used. I use to run these back in the early 80's and like the look so I wanted to get the setup for my 56.
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Jeff68 on August 02, 2017, 14:36:42 pm Nice Header and dual QP set! Best looking / fitting there is!
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on August 02, 2017, 16:56:29 pm I agree, that's why I wanted this setup. I ran a wanted to buy add on the Samba for a year and had 2 people contact me, the first wanted way to much for it but this one was reasonable. I will get the muffs cleaned, sanded, and painted with header paint. I always liked how the Berg units tucked up compared to the others.
Larry Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on August 07, 2017, 22:42:14 pm Mufflers all cleaned and painted.
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on August 07, 2017, 22:44:38 pm one more
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Bryan67 on August 08, 2017, 00:43:15 am Sexy
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on November 21, 2017, 19:32:51 pm Metal work coming along, slow...but moving forward.
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on February 08, 2018, 22:20:57 pm passenger bumper mount on, now the engine bay metal and apron, have to make sure everything aligns perfectly, nothing worse than fenders and apron not aligning perfectly....pet peeve of mine.
Larry Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on February 08, 2018, 22:24:25 pm I was given a 1975 bug motor for free so I have torn it down and the case looks nice so it should be a good base for my motor. I will be sending it out for machine work soon.
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Neil Davies on February 09, 2018, 07:44:24 am Coming along nicely Larry. I was once told that late 1200cc motors are great as case donors, as they have the best factory oiling but the heads are so restrictive they can't be over-revved to knock the saddles out!
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: karl h on February 09, 2018, 08:04:42 am very nice project! have you decided on the colour yet?
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on February 09, 2018, 13:52:15 pm I have gone back and forth on the color....originally it was Prairie Beige (with red interior) which if it is done right can look good. I like blue/silver and Strato Silver is correct for the year, and then there is always black.....My 57 oval that Russell Ritchie now has was black and beautiful. So I guess at this moment I am not 100% settled on the color yet.
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Fritter on February 09, 2018, 18:13:38 pm You are doing this one right. Looks great!
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: karl h on February 09, 2018, 19:52:11 pm very nice!
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on March 02, 2018, 16:28:06 pm I got a 75 FI (AS21) case given to me so I sent it to Rimco/FAT and had the machine work done, open for 90.5's, align bore, clearance for stroker, tap oil galleries, full flow, etc.
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on March 02, 2018, 16:30:11 pm I bought a new nose cone from Rancho so I can put a syncro trans in.
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on March 15, 2018, 01:16:33 am old Berg shifter, just like the one in my black oval. sent it off to Berg to get a new cable and serviced so it will be ready.
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on March 15, 2018, 01:19:09 am shifter, I bought mine back when Berg first started selling them and it looked just like this one.
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Neil Davies on March 15, 2018, 08:44:37 am Nice shifter, and great that it can be recabled. Ive got one in a box somewhere, and a similar RHD handle with it but damned if i can find it...
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: kev d on May 30, 2018, 21:19:27 pm Glad to see you're making progress with it 8)
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on August 17, 2018, 15:50:22 pm Found a set of Italian IDA’s, need some tlc but the real deal, will be a nice addition to the project.
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: kev d on August 18, 2018, 11:00:45 am Nice 8)
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on November 12, 2018, 19:14:23 pm no pictures but an update. The guy doing the metal work stalled out on me so I have moved the car to someone else this last weekend. He has done some high end work for my friend on his boss 429 and other projects. I have given him the go ahead so body and paint should be done in January! I am so looking forward to start assembling the car. hopefully pics soon of the progress.
Larry Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on November 14, 2018, 17:08:16 pm Larry nice project cant wait to see it when done. I am keeping my eyes on your project . Frenchy Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on November 16, 2018, 14:20:03 pm Thanks Frenchy,
My son went by to pick the fenders up from the body shop to get them blasted and they had already started the bodywork so that's a good sign! All four fenders (front bullet) ,hood,and deck lid are original to the car which is nice. I am going to gather all the parts that need to be painted with the car and deliver them next week while I am on vacation, taillight housings, glove box door, ash tray, etc.. I found a set of autocraft 1:4 rockers for a good deal and got those this week. It's like the Johnny Cash song, one piece at a time...... Larry Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on January 13, 2019, 21:30:31 pm metal and bodywork continues, possibly paint by end of the month...[attachment=1]
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on January 13, 2019, 21:33:55 pm more
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on January 13, 2019, 21:35:56 pm more
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on January 13, 2019, 21:36:55 pm more
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on January 13, 2019, 21:50:21 pm this is what the front area looked like before...
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on February 10, 2019, 22:42:03 pm Started to paint the interior of the car. painting the original color, L378 Prairie Beige.
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on February 10, 2019, 22:44:39 pm under hood
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: karl h on February 11, 2019, 08:40:48 am very nice! my old black oval was originaly prairie beige
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on February 25, 2019, 19:16:58 pm I got the body and all the parts back! ready to start some assembly. I am really liking the original color L378 Prairie Beige.
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on February 25, 2019, 19:20:12 pm more
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on February 25, 2019, 19:21:26 pm sorry abut all the sideways pics, I have tried everything to get them right.....not sure what the heck to do...
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: richie on February 25, 2019, 20:30:45 pm Looks really good Larry, hopefully it was worth the wait now you got it back painted?
cheers Richie Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on February 25, 2019, 22:56:12 pm yes it was worth the wait, The first guy took forever and I had to move it to another person because he didn't finish anything. the second guy did most of the metal and body work, and paint and got it all done in 4 months. It was definitely worth it in the long run. really looking forward to putting it back together.
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on March 03, 2019, 21:55:19 pm scored another set of Italian 48 IDA's off of Facebook last night for $150, they need a lot of love but I think they can be saved
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on March 18, 2019, 23:11:28 pm fenders, doors, decklid, and hood on.
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: kev d on March 22, 2019, 21:48:47 pm Looking good, great colour! 8)
Cheers Kev Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on October 20, 2019, 23:16:01 pm got the carbs back from Gary Berg, they are ready to go. I found a Vertex magneto also.
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on October 20, 2019, 23:18:17 pm coming along, started wiring and putting seals on the car, goal is next spring!
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: santacruzxxx on November 24, 2019, 22:13:01 pm Bug looks awesome and great colour choice ;D
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on January 19, 2020, 03:21:59 am wiring
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on January 19, 2020, 03:23:53 am more
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on January 19, 2020, 03:26:27 am more
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on January 19, 2020, 03:27:58 am interior
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Neil Davies on January 19, 2020, 10:34:41 am That's really really taking shape now Larry. Debut this summer?
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on January 19, 2020, 21:37:51 pm Yes my goal is to have it going by the end of April. I want to enjoy it this summer!
Larry Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: VWGlassee on January 19, 2020, 23:52:26 pm Looking good Larry 8)
Love the interior combo ;) Yannick Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on March 30, 2020, 20:35:36 pm I got the headliner done, my first one. it was a lot of work but it is in.
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on March 30, 2020, 20:38:22 pm back window and pop outs in
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on March 30, 2020, 20:41:37 pm more pics
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: leec on March 30, 2020, 21:16:35 pm Superb
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on March 30, 2020, 22:16:23 pm NOS EMPI Universal steering wheel and side shot
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on March 30, 2020, 22:43:51 pm received my magneto back from Vertex, they went through it and made it like new and they polished it while it was apart.
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: santacruzxxx on April 08, 2020, 10:08:42 am Lovely Bug. Looking really cool.
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: FredH17 on July 07, 2020, 14:49:02 pm Lovely Oval !!
Great job on the interiour and the haedliner. That prairie beige was the right color to put on this excellent car. Grtz Fred Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on July 16, 2020, 22:58:32 pm Lovely Oval !! Thank you very much, I am happy with how the car is turning out. Great job on the interiour and the haedliner. That prairie beige was the right color to put on this excellent car. Grtz Fred Larry Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on July 16, 2020, 22:59:45 pm some updated pics
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on July 16, 2020, 23:00:53 pm door panels are on
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on July 16, 2020, 23:03:05 pm under dash and I added the magneto cut off switch where the choke originally was.
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on September 15, 2020, 22:34:07 pm In the last couple of weeks I received my Steve Tims stage 2 heads. My 78.4 crank, Flywheel, pressure plate, and rods from DPR! I also got all my AN fittings and lines, gauges, line lock, and mag signal converter. I also got my windshield wiper assy upgraded to 12v and all looking like new. It is getting closer.....
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Abadco2 on September 16, 2020, 16:44:04 pm Sweet. Repeat very Sweet ride. Well done. Can you comment on signal converter for the magneto, I for one am planning on installing a mag, but want the tach signal.
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: 56BLITZ on September 16, 2020, 21:13:44 pm Looks AWESOME Larry . . . very nice work!!!! 8)
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on September 16, 2020, 23:34:15 pm Sweet. Repeat very Sweet ride. Well done. Can you comment on signal converter for the magneto, I for one am planning on installing a mag, but want the tach signal. It is made by Auto Meter, part number 9118, you can look it up. it gets wired in between the mag and the tach, directions are very easy and straight forward. I got mine through Jegs but everyone sells them, around $100.00 Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Abadco2 on September 18, 2020, 01:16:01 am Thanks, I know a few guys setting up Mags without tachometer, I have to have a tach.
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on October 18, 2020, 19:43:14 pm I know have all my engine parts, 2017cc, 78.4 x 90.5, Engle cam, Steve Tims heads, 48's, magneto, new case,berg merge header. I also found a set of Berg Axles for my Folts trans. into the home stretch now. it should be running by years end and ready to go for the 2021 year, can't wait for shows and cruises.
Larry Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on March 07, 2021, 16:48:24 pm final push has begun, hopefully done in the next couple of months....
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on March 07, 2021, 16:50:06 pm more
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on March 07, 2021, 16:51:12 pm more
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on May 27, 2021, 15:44:20 pm ran motor on test stand, fired right up
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on July 08, 2021, 22:52:47 pm it is finally done, if they are ever really "done"...
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on July 08, 2021, 22:54:14 pm more
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on July 08, 2021, 22:56:34 pm more
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: brewsy on July 09, 2021, 17:35:10 pm more Love that interior Larry.Sweet looking machine! Video please!!! :) Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Brew 66 on July 20, 2021, 03:46:25 am Larry what brand exhaust? Header and Dual QP's?
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on July 21, 2021, 16:48:12 pm Larry what brand exhaust? Header and Dual QP's? It is an old Berg system, I found a NOS setup after a couple years of searching, I used to run these in the early 80's and they seem to fit the best. I have never found another one as good, although I have seen some old S&S that looked about the same. Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Brew 66 on July 22, 2021, 03:15:47 am Thanks I sold a car with an S&S last year.
I have the Berg header, need Quiet Packs! Damn they are hard to find. Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: leec on July 22, 2021, 06:57:11 am When I was at Bergs around 5 years ago they still had the jigs, boxes and all the pipe work for the single and dual quiet packs. I said to Dee there would be interest in them if they made another batch. Maybe we should all start emailing them :)
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on July 22, 2021, 12:55:53 pm Thanks I sold a car with an S&S last year. I have the Berg header, need Quiet Packs! Damn they are hard to find. Yes they are! I got lucky Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on July 22, 2021, 12:56:23 pm When I was at Bergs around 5 years ago they still had the jigs, boxes and all the pipe work for the single and dual quiet packs. I said to Dee there would be interest in them if they made another batch. Maybe we should all start emailing them :) They could sell the hell out of them that's for sure...Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on July 22, 2021, 16:56:20 pm Thanks I sold a car with an S&S last year. I don't plan on selling this car but if I ever did the header and mufflers wouldn't go with it, that's for sure....I have the Berg header, need Quiet Packs! Damn they are hard to find. Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on April 22, 2022, 18:58:00 pm I finally got the magneto working good, sounds bitchin and runs great.
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on April 22, 2022, 18:59:21 pm Igot a set of centerlines. I had them polished and new tires so I can swap between the BRM's and these
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on April 22, 2022, 19:43:55 pm ready to go!
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on April 22, 2022, 20:37:22 pm try again
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: brewsy on April 23, 2022, 16:02:37 pm try again Looking Great Larry. Any video?? Would love to hear her running Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on April 23, 2022, 18:36:52 pm try again Looking Great Larry. Any video?? Would love to hear her running I do have video, I didn't think I could post videos on here??? Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: karl h on April 24, 2022, 08:56:46 am cool car!
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: brewsy on April 24, 2022, 21:08:14 pm I do have video, I didn't think I could post videos on here??? Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: brewsy on April 27, 2022, 20:19:16 pm Trying to attach on behalf of Larry
[attachment=1] Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: j-dub on April 28, 2022, 02:40:34 am I finally got the magneto working good, sounds bitchin and runs great. Just curious, what was the issue and the fix for the magneto? Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on April 28, 2022, 12:31:19 pm I finally got the magneto working good, sounds bitchin and runs great. Just curious, what was the issue and the fix for the magneto? I had the wrong wires, wrong heat range plugs (had 9 needed 7), and the wrong gap, was way to wide, mags like a smaller gap....besides that it was fine.. LOL. I bought a set of wires from Joe Hunt also and it fired right up, I have the timing set better now and it is very responsive. Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: j-dub on April 28, 2022, 16:48:45 pm Great tips, thanks for sharing those details.
Car looks awesome, you have achieved a great result. Jeremy Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on May 31, 2022, 18:40:55 pm With polished Centerlines
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on May 31, 2022, 18:41:37 pm centerlines
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: jmarkha1 on June 01, 2022, 13:15:00 pm looks tough with the centrelines - like...
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Neil Davies on July 31, 2022, 04:38:21 am Wow, that looks amazing on the Centerlines!
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on August 04, 2022, 22:49:09 pm Wow, that looks amazing on the Centerlines! Thank you Neil, I appreciate the compliment, that means a lot. I really like the look also! Larry Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: j-dub on August 05, 2022, 02:19:44 am Love the build! Great job all around.
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on August 05, 2022, 22:37:10 pm Love the build! Great job all around. Thank you! I appreciate it. I spent a lot of time trying to make the right decisions, I had a vision, it just took me awhile to pull it off. Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: swakke on August 30, 2022, 18:19:43 pm WOW.. nice :) :)
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on November 30, 2022, 19:57:51 pm bought an old copper Hurst shifter and had the plating redone and new blocks and such. I think it will look good in my car with the interior colors.
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Chip on December 02, 2022, 17:10:25 pm bought an old copper Hurst shifter and had the plating redone and new blocks and such. I think it will look good in my car with the interior colors. That shifter is beautiful! I picked one of those up within the last year or so. The copper definitely needs work. Who did the restoration work on yours?Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on December 06, 2022, 17:01:53 pm bought an old copper Hurst shifter and had the plating redone and new blocks and such. I think it will look good in my car with the interior colors. That shifter is beautiful! I picked one of those up within the last year or so. The copper definitely needs work. Who did the restoration work on yours?I had a guy in LA redo the copper plate and a guy in Florida re assemble it for me because it needed new parts that he had. I can give you both names if you want. Thanks, Larry Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Chip on December 09, 2022, 08:12:08 am bought an old copper Hurst shifter and had the plating redone and new blocks and such. I think it will look good in my car with the interior colors. That shifter is beautiful! I picked one of those up within the last year or so. The copper definitely needs work. Who did the restoration work on yours?I had a guy in LA redo the copper plate and a guy in Florida re assemble it for me because it needed new parts that he had. I can give you both names if you want. Thanks, Larry Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on January 03, 2024, 23:32:56 pm Well the car was featured in the February Cal Look issue of HotVws' magazine, pretty cool!
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on January 03, 2024, 23:33:54 pm Article
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Larry S on January 03, 2024, 23:34:30 pm Article
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: richie on January 04, 2024, 09:11:07 am very cool Larry :)
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: karl h on January 04, 2024, 11:57:03 am nice!
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: openroad_ on January 11, 2024, 05:29:05 am Great build, congratulations on the feature it's well deserved.
Title: Re: My new 56 project Post by: Stephen schmidt on January 11, 2024, 15:35:20 pm Looking forward to reading the article! Congrats!
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