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Title: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on February 01, 2018, 06:57:50 am I decided to do some work on my 66 while waiting for parts for my customer's car . Making a cut on the opposite side of the pedal assembly so next time i need to replace the clutch cable would be easier and also made a cover for it. Also installing a new fuel line through the pan tunnel and also making inspection covers for them too. I have rubber mat covers to install over these area and will not be seen.
Thanks Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: karl h on February 01, 2018, 07:47:02 am very clean!
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on February 01, 2018, 16:36:18 pm Thank You the pan was powder coated now waiting for Buddy Hale to call me so I can take the car back for him to wet sand and buff the car . Thanks Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Larry S on February 08, 2018, 22:17:37 pm looks nice as always Frenchy. Looking forward to watching the car go together.
Larry Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Fritter on February 09, 2018, 18:14:31 pm Looks great, makes me want to take my 64 totally apart and redo it so it looks like one could eat off it again. LOL.
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on February 12, 2018, 06:52:21 am Today i decided to cut for an inspection plate below the rear window tray area so I can adjust the clutch cable and feeding the throttle cable and possibly installing the starter . First two pictures is showing where i will make my cuts.
Thanks Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on February 12, 2018, 06:55:35 am These next two pictures are after I made my cuts and this will have an inspection cover once done . Thanks Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Abadco2 on February 13, 2018, 00:48:32 am Hi Frenchy, Looks outstanding, I read you will use rubber mats so these inspections plates will not be seen. So no Dynamat or sound inhibitors ? I just spent the last two weekends covering everything. :-\
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on February 13, 2018, 04:11:01 am I am going and use the panel that I had cut and make a metal frame around it 1 inch wide and weld the piece I had cut and tack weld it on the back side on the frame . I'll post pictures when i am done with it. Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on February 18, 2018, 16:40:00 pm This past Friday February 16th Buddy Hale told me to bring the 66 back from hibernation he wanted to have the paint cure before bringing it back for him to wet sand the car and buff !! Buddy told me wait until you see this car done I told Buddy you are the Master !!! Thanks Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on February 18, 2018, 16:42:14 pm Here few more angles you can also see the cut out below the rear window for access to the clutch cable adjustment etc !!!!!! Thanks Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Brew 66 on February 19, 2018, 04:12:38 am Wow Frenchy! Buddy nailed it!
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: BossHogg76 on February 19, 2018, 10:37:47 am That's looking lovely, can't wait to see it finished
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on February 19, 2018, 15:52:08 pm Thank You !!! My goal if I get the car done in time I would like to bring it to the Bug In this year held in Fontana June 3rd for the 50th Anniversary !! Thanks Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Stephen schmidt on February 19, 2018, 16:46:20 pm Beautiful! Looking forward to seeing more progress pictures!
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on March 18, 2018, 15:59:30 pm I forgot to post pictures of the car before we started this project !! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on March 18, 2018, 16:03:19 pm Another shot !
Frenchy ! Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on March 18, 2018, 16:06:37 pm A shot of the pan ! Frenchy !! Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Stephen schmidt on March 21, 2018, 23:24:33 pm Looked like a great base to start with!
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on March 27, 2018, 05:06:32 am Buddy Hale and I took a walk around the 66 last week and I had pointed out some of the issues I had seen on the 66 after it was painted keeping in mind that Buddy did not do the body work on this car it had been done when I bought it and when the car is in primer very hard to see any imperfections such as small waves and small pressure dents etc .... So Buddy decided it would be best if we were to go around and pencil in all the issues I had seen and re block the body in the area and or re do some of the body work. As Buddy told me let me handle this and when we are done with it it will look like it should be my way is the best way to do it . All I had to do is to listen to the master at work. Thanks Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on March 27, 2018, 05:08:11 am A few more shots !! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on March 27, 2018, 05:09:37 am And a few more !!
Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on March 27, 2018, 05:11:43 am Other areas !! Frenchy ! Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Stephen schmidt on March 28, 2018, 18:43:47 pm Too bad it was after the paint was applied that the imperfections showed, but at least its getting taken care of!
Very excited to see the remainder of the build. Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Larry S on March 28, 2018, 22:12:10 pm definite bummer! but now is the time....glad you are doing it right (of course you would...) I would have done the same thing, it would have drove me crazy not to. I am looking forward to watching the progress.
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on March 29, 2018, 06:47:24 am Everyone that has seen the type of work that has come out of that shop is just unbelievable . I will post more pictures later on Friday i will be going back to the shop and take more pictures of it. Thanks Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: 56BLITZ on March 29, 2018, 18:19:07 pm You have, for a long time Frenchy, set a good example for the rest of us to follow . . . And now again . . . redoing the job to make it correct! Thank you for the inspiration! 8)
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Larry S on March 29, 2018, 18:43:24 pm My black 57 ragtop was painted by Pete Santini back in 1984, after it sat around for a few months I had a few spots I wasn't happy with (including the rear apron like yours). I took the car to Becker's Bug House in Orange and they fixed the spots for me. I never regretted doing that. I have seen a lot of cars Buddy Hale has done and they are all amazing!
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on March 30, 2018, 07:29:11 am I am very excited to get this one done and it will be done right all old school too !! Thanks Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on March 31, 2018, 08:51:20 am A few more pictures as of today taken at Type 1 Restoration Buddy Hale !!!!!!
Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on March 31, 2018, 08:53:12 am A few more showing improvement !!!! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on March 31, 2018, 08:59:36 am At the end of today the car was primer and Buddy Hale is painting the car next week !!!!!! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on March 31, 2018, 09:00:50 am Also had to do some re work on the dash !!
Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on April 05, 2018, 03:14:34 am Today I went to Type 1 Restoration to see how the project was coming along. Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on April 05, 2018, 03:16:23 am A few more shots !! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on April 05, 2018, 03:18:26 am A few more !! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on April 05, 2018, 03:19:47 am And the dash area !! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on April 26, 2018, 06:25:36 am Today I had stopped by Buddy Hale shop Type one Restoration to see the progress on the 66 Cal Looker. The car is in its final stages before paint this Friday or early next week. After I take the car home i will let the paint cure for 30 days before taking it back for the wet sanding and buff. Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on April 26, 2018, 06:26:47 am A few more pictures .
Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on April 26, 2018, 06:27:49 am Few more !!
Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on April 26, 2018, 06:28:43 am Few more !!
Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on April 26, 2018, 06:32:13 am The last 2 !!! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on May 05, 2018, 05:32:10 am Stopped by Buddy Hale shop today Type One Restoration as the car was painted earlier this week . Wanted to see how it looked L639 is the paint code for the Zenith Blue the last time the car was painted June of last year and waited 30 days before taking it back . Buddy and I had gone around the car and felt that the body work needed more attention. So we decided to re do the entire car and re priming and blocking it again until we were satisfied with the out come. So after two month of doing extensive re work on the body it was painted this past Tuesday and today I saw a big difference not only in the color change but on how straight the car is. Today they were using the yellow tape to make a tape line from the under side of the body where it will receive a special undercoating as you see on the bed liners of trucks which is more durable and much stronger. So the underside of the body will be getting this treatment including all four fenders. Next week Wednesday I will be picking up the car where it will sit in my garage for 30 days for the paint to cure than taking it back for the final wet sanding and buff this usually take a couple of week to get done. All I can say I am so fortunate to of had met Buddy Hale over 20 years ago when he did my 54 Oval window and now his work is over the top. If you have the chance to have Buddy Hale do one of your car you will see what I mean .
Thanks Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on May 05, 2018, 05:52:50 am I will post pictures later for what ever reason I am not able to post pictures . Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on May 16, 2018, 15:43:36 pm A few pictures !! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on May 16, 2018, 15:48:51 pm A few more !! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on May 16, 2018, 15:50:09 pm I can only post one picture at the time sorry !! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on May 16, 2018, 15:51:33 pm A few more !! I am going and trace the right front fender for the location of the taillight bracket to match on the left side !! As you can see the holes are not there !!
Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on May 16, 2018, 15:53:35 pm The car will be sitting in the garage for 30 days than will be going back to Buddy Hale shop for the wet sanding and final buff !! Thanks Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Fritter on May 16, 2018, 16:49:07 pm Another VW with the Buddy Hale magic applied. ;D
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: MCCCIIIS on May 16, 2018, 21:38:52 pm Looking gooood 8)
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: BossHogg76 on May 20, 2018, 16:50:43 pm thats looking great ;D
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: brewsy on May 21, 2018, 09:04:32 am Lovely colour Frenchy, what is it??
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on May 22, 2018, 05:51:47 am Zenith blue L 639 !!!! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on May 24, 2018, 06:30:37 am I was hoping to have the car done for this 50th anniversary of the Bug In but it will be for next year . !!!!!! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Larry S on May 24, 2018, 18:13:11 pm Awesome! looking forward to watching it go together...and the final result.
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on August 08, 2018, 18:35:32 pm Buddy Hale called me this past week and told me to bring him the car on August the 15th so he could start wet sanding and final buff so in a few week it will be going to my other friend to get the headliner installed than coming home for the body to go back on the pan. Than the fun begins . Stay tune for the next chapter !!! Frenchy !! Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Larry S on August 09, 2018, 12:53:27 pm Really looking forward to seeing it go together Frenchy! It already looks awesome.
Larry Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on September 10, 2018, 07:24:58 am Here you can see the car in the line up for the wet sanding and final buff among others. These are the the projects and a few more that are been done by Buddy Hale of Type One Restoration. Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: j-f on September 11, 2018, 18:55:10 pm Top notch stuff right there!
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on October 06, 2018, 06:41:02 am I went to Buddy Hale shop today Type One Restoration to pick up the 66 to bring home. They worked on the body and all parts for a week to get it all wet sanded and buffed. Now the next step is the headliner to be installed before bolting the body back on the pan. Here a few pictures of the car all done. Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on October 06, 2018, 06:43:34 am A few more pictures showing how nice and shinny the body is . Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Larry S on October 06, 2018, 13:31:27 pm It's a beautiful thing...
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: 56BLITZ on October 06, 2018, 19:25:33 pm Lookin' GOOD!!!!! 8)
A Beetle's sabbatical to the body/paint shop can seem to take forever . . . Hale did really nice work (twice?) on a considerably large job in a reasonable amount of time . . . I'm impressed! Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on October 07, 2018, 16:12:23 pm The reason why it was done twice is because the body had issues after Buddy painted it. Buddy did not do the body work first time around and after i had looked at it closer noticed a lot of imperfection in the body work and Buddy decided to start all over again. Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: VWGlassee on October 07, 2018, 22:56:52 pm Wauw! That looks great :o
Nice job! ;) Yannick Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on October 22, 2018, 03:27:19 am I took my 66 on Friday to a friend that lives in the neighborhood and does custom interior on all type of Hot Rods including VW his name Bryan Cline . Here are a few pictures of the headliner done in a couple of days and what a nice job Bryan did . Bryan will be doing the interior of the 66 once I am ready to do it . This is the kit from Wolfsburg West .
Thanks Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on October 22, 2018, 03:29:37 am A few more pictures of the headliner done > Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Stevo_L on October 22, 2018, 17:26:37 pm Damn, nice job! well done! :D
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on October 28, 2018, 09:38:55 am Did some work on the 66 today added the body back on the pan after 11 years of been separated. I also drilled the two holes at the base of the rear tray and this one will be for my breather box. And installed the main wiring back in the car.
Thanks Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on October 28, 2018, 09:43:43 am Here a few more pictures showing the progress.
Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: glassback kid on October 28, 2018, 10:46:55 am Nice work, loving the paint on this
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on October 29, 2018, 08:27:38 am A few more improvement for today !! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on October 31, 2018, 08:08:52 am I did a bit more work on the 66 today. Before you know it I will have it done in no time. You will notice most of us that have restored VW over the years that on the bug the 4 front bolts 2 on each side on the pan they get rusted out and they are very difficult to remove so I decided to use my hole saw and make my own inspection area . After this I will use a rubber plug to hide this inspection area and to keep water out. I installed the gauge panels and the radio block off plate and the glove box door. In the engine compartment I installed the right and left side breather fittings at the base that will be connected to the valve covers once the engine is installed. Mounted the fuel lines and fuel line pressure regulators and the main fuel line from the pan to the bulk head . And both rear deck lid hinges .
Thanks Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on October 31, 2018, 08:11:08 am A few more pictures !! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on October 31, 2018, 08:19:01 am Few more !! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on October 31, 2018, 08:20:10 am Last shot !! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Stephen schmidt on October 31, 2018, 16:43:20 pm Fantastic work!!
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: VWGlassee on October 31, 2018, 16:51:23 pm Looking good ;)
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on November 04, 2018, 06:49:46 am Spend the day today working on the 66 Cal Look project. Windows are in breather lines in the engine compartment almost done . New windshield and I had to look through a dozen side rear quarter windows to find a nice pair without scratches . Glove box door with button head fasteners . Front hood hinges etc ....
Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on November 04, 2018, 06:51:47 am A few more !!
Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on November 04, 2018, 06:54:41 am Few more !! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on November 04, 2018, 06:57:07 am Few more !!
Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Neil Davies on November 04, 2018, 18:43:25 pm Looking very nice Frenchy. I had a Bahama Blue '66 years ago, so I've got a bit of a soft spot for early big-window cars.
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on November 08, 2018, 05:44:41 am Worked on the 66 all day today so far so good !!
Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on November 08, 2018, 05:46:57 am Few more pictures !!
Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on November 08, 2018, 05:49:05 am Few more !! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on November 08, 2018, 05:51:54 am Few more ! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: bean on November 08, 2018, 10:00:39 am looking very sharp
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: alex d on November 08, 2018, 10:14:50 am very nice Frenchy! Are you going to use black fender beading or match-colored?
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on November 08, 2018, 15:58:41 pm Alex I will be using the navy blue color for the fender beading as well as the same color for the running board all from Wolfsburg West !! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: alex d on November 08, 2018, 16:28:06 pm Cool, let us know how it turns out, my own 67 is Zenith blue also and I was wondering if any of the WW fender beadings would be a close enough match
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on November 10, 2018, 06:27:13 am I have worked on the 66 most of the week making great progress so far .Fender beading are blue and the running boards as well which is the way they were when build. New visors,mirror,both door handles and ignition key all use the same key.
Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on November 10, 2018, 06:30:01 am A few more shots ! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on November 10, 2018, 06:36:04 am Few more ! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on November 10, 2018, 06:37:08 am Last one ! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Larry S on November 16, 2018, 14:25:50 pm Frenchy could you post a pic of how you did the fender wells? what type of undercoat or chip guard was used? I am trying to decide how to do mine and any advice or type you used would be helpful.
Thanks, Larry Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on November 16, 2018, 15:54:25 pm Larry I had Buddy Hale use the rhino undercoating they use in bed liners for truck and it is anti chip and hard . Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Larry S on November 16, 2018, 16:48:01 pm Did you do the inside of the fenders also or just the body side?
Thanks, Larry Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Flakeyjake on November 16, 2018, 17:40:46 pm Very nice car and job :) !!!
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: VWGlassee on November 16, 2018, 21:45:03 pm Man I just love this thing!! 8)
Yannick Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on November 17, 2018, 04:09:46 am Larry i just did the underside of the body and left under the fender wells body color and look good !! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: jmarkha1 on November 17, 2018, 14:37:45 pm great looking car - the best bit of a build (apart from driving it) is putting all the final touches together...
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on November 20, 2018, 04:31:47 am Today i installed the wiper motor assembly and wiper arms and blades. New glove box and wiper switch and headlight switch . Front hood installed with VW emblem and hood handle. As you know after installing the hood now you are ready to install the handle and latch the next step can be very stressful once you think you have it all lined up and to close the hood and wonder if you will be able to open it. If you do these adjustment and pay attention for the latch to be dead center you will be OK . Tomorrow i will be taking all of the original body side molding and hood molding to be polished .
Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on November 20, 2018, 04:34:04 am A few more ! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on November 20, 2018, 04:35:35 am Last shots ! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Eddie DVK on November 20, 2018, 09:00:01 am Frenchy,
You use very nice fasteners, is this a special set you can buy somewhere? Regards Edgar Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on November 20, 2018, 16:01:12 pm Edgar where are you from ? Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Eddie DVK on November 21, 2018, 08:16:12 am Edgar where are you from ? Frenchy In The Netherlands, Europe. PS loved your lotus white beetle Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on November 21, 2018, 16:07:21 pm These fasteners we find them here in the US easily . If you need some of them let me know how many you need and or where you want to install them so I have the correct count !! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: modnrod on November 25, 2018, 02:49:31 am Frenchy, You use very nice fasteners, is this a special set you can buy somewhere? Regards Edgar Goedemorgen Edgar. :) Just an example, they are called "button head" socket screws or "button head" bolts. I use them a lot on my motorbikes due to their light weight, in bright zinc finish (stainless can sometimes cause corrosion over time). I have no idea whether this company is good or not, but just to give an example ........ https://www.fabory.com/en_NL/hexagon-socket-button-head-screw-with-flange-iso-7380-2-steel-zinc-plated-010-9/p/07141?q=button+headed%3Amost-popular&page=0 Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Wout on November 28, 2018, 06:55:43 am Fabory is good stuff, in Belgium and the Netherlands the're 'fabory-only-stores'.
Near Ghent there is one for example. gr Wout Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: vwhelmot on November 28, 2018, 09:11:23 am The car is looking really nice, coming along great 😎👍
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Eddie DVK on November 28, 2018, 11:55:44 am We have Fabory overhere, but tougjt maybe you guys know a complete set for sale.
That is why I asked. No problem. Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on December 22, 2018, 16:40:33 pm I received the front and rear bumpers and bumper guards yesterday from WW and was able to install only the rear one as the front had small scratches . Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: BossHogg76 on December 27, 2018, 12:26:29 pm Frenchy
That's looking choice man. 👌🏻 Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on December 28, 2018, 16:59:25 pm Thanks ! I will be going to Buddy Hale shop today to get the gas tank he painted for me !! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on January 11, 2019, 16:41:52 pm Here are a few pictures of the 66 before the build !! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on January 11, 2019, 16:44:28 pm A few more !! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: VWGlassee on January 11, 2019, 18:54:50 pm What a transformation 8)
Yannick Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on January 12, 2019, 07:40:19 am Now a few pictures as of today with the side molding i just had polished . Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on January 12, 2019, 07:41:18 am And two more pictures. Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: karl h on January 12, 2019, 09:45:42 am i love it!
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Larry S on January 13, 2019, 01:44:25 am Awesome....
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: bean on January 14, 2019, 10:17:25 am stunning, love it
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on February 21, 2019, 05:29:44 am Well I finally got both driver and passenger windows done only took about 4 hours. Installing the chrome and window scrapers and vent windows this is the part I do not enjoy doing very stress full. Next will be installing the engine. Thanks Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Larry S on February 21, 2019, 16:36:53 pm Looking great!
Larry Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: RichardinNZ on February 25, 2019, 08:07:23 am Looking very good, but would we expect a any less?!
Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on March 04, 2019, 03:52:08 am I received my interior pieces from Wolfsburg West who had TMI make them for me love the color. Thanks Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on March 04, 2019, 03:53:37 am Next few pictures . Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on March 05, 2019, 04:36:44 am Today was a good day i was able to install the engine and carbs. Next will be the front tin getting powder coated and gauges will be next and steering wheel . I removed the 009 I had and installed the 0.10 I had on another motor which was in the 67 originally . Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: BossHogg76 on March 07, 2019, 08:33:37 am Hey frenchie that is looking beautiful
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on March 07, 2019, 19:13:07 pm Thanks !! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on March 22, 2019, 04:10:01 am Today took the 66 out of the garage and made a few adjustments such as the front end been low enough where it will have a good stands. Installed a pointer above the pulley , the rear seat cross brace, the Gene Berg signature series shifter, Buddy Hale painted the fuel tank , and my son will be doing some modifications to the headers with a V band because now it is touching the apron and I do not want to burn the paint on the apron. Next I will order my Flat 4 Empi steering wheel and all gauges and carpet kit . Thanks Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on March 22, 2019, 04:11:28 am A few more shots . Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on March 22, 2019, 04:12:44 am And the last few shots !! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: bean on March 22, 2019, 09:39:53 am just stunning..............
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on April 01, 2019, 05:31:54 am More progress done this weekend on the 66 Cal Looker. Did both door panels and installed the rear inspection plate for access to the starter and clutch adjustment and throttle cable and fuel filter access . Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on April 01, 2019, 05:34:38 am A few more shots. Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Stephen schmidt on April 01, 2019, 23:07:08 pm Amazing work! I love the engine details, looks great!
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on April 02, 2019, 16:07:56 pm Thanks almost done it will be at Bug In June 3rd Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on April 18, 2019, 02:29:29 am Last weekend and today installed the carpeting and the front seats are in. The back seats will be in as soon as I have the rear carpet piece done which I an having the edges done so the rear inspection plate is modified. Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on April 18, 2019, 02:30:45 am Few more shots !! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on April 18, 2019, 02:32:28 am Inspection door access to install the starter and adjust the clutch and replace throttle cable. Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on April 19, 2019, 01:46:10 am Today I finished the interior of the 66 you can see where the inspection door has carpeting on top. Installed the rear seats and did some final detail. Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on April 19, 2019, 01:48:11 am Few more shots ! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on April 19, 2019, 01:49:50 am Last 4 shots !! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Eddie DVK on April 19, 2019, 07:28:31 am Love how you did that inspection door …. looks top
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: BossHogg76 on April 19, 2019, 09:09:45 am That looks great, and just in time for summer ;D
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on April 26, 2019, 06:32:41 am I did a few more installation on the 66 this week. I had the original Continental with White Wall installed on the 66 rim. Also used the wire cover from my 64 for the 66 I had to do some minor detail on it and painted it flat black. And also received from Der Speed Shack my Empi Flat Four steering wheel this one is a 14 inches. Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on April 26, 2019, 06:34:13 am Few more shots !! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on May 03, 2019, 05:00:56 am I installed my gauges yesterday and now the wiring will be next which is the easy part. Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on May 03, 2019, 05:03:36 am Two more shots !! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on May 17, 2019, 06:06:01 am All is done on the 66 except for the headers to be modified because it is hitting on the apron and will burn the paint if I do not change this. My son told me to cut the welds off the flange and he will add a V band to make it right. Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on May 17, 2019, 06:08:22 am A few more pictures showing the fabricating pieces needed . When done should look like the one in the picture .
Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on May 29, 2019, 08:32:54 am This is the last thing to do on the 66 for the completion of this project until the next one. The exhaust system took a while to get it done right. Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on May 29, 2019, 08:35:19 am Few more pictures Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on May 29, 2019, 08:37:11 am Few more Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on May 29, 2019, 08:38:47 am Last pictures !! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Fasteddie63 on May 30, 2019, 03:59:28 am Badass,can't wait to see it
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on June 11, 2019, 16:54:23 pm Well after a few years on working on this Cal Looker we made it to the Garden Grove Main street Show and also to the Bug In 44 in Fontana Motor Speedway !! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on June 11, 2019, 16:56:31 pm A few more shots ! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: j-f on June 11, 2019, 19:29:15 pm Very nice! And congratulations for all that work. So, what's next ? ;)
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on June 12, 2019, 07:42:52 am Next will be my 1966 Ghia to do the same one I had back in 1976 and also my Belly Tanker with mid engine !! Thanks Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Eddie DVK on June 12, 2019, 08:47:16 am Frenchy,
Are you going to make a remake of your yellow ghia?? That is in my opion the best looking ghia. Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on June 13, 2019, 06:09:49 am Edgar Thank You for the kind words Yes my plan is to duplicate my 67 Yellow Ghia I had back in the mid 70's Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: volkskris on June 13, 2019, 07:16:55 am Edgar Thank You for the kind words Yes my plan is to duplicate my 67 Yellow Ghia I had back in the mid 70's Frenchy Great work on this car btw :) Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: wolfswest on June 13, 2019, 09:25:32 am Another great result! :o
Whatever happened with your old KG Frenchy? Sold to Japan? Dem Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: j-f on June 13, 2019, 19:50:52 pm Next will be my 1966 Ghia to do the same one I had back in 1976 and also my Belly Tanker with mid engine !! Thanks Frenchy You never stop! Again, wonderful car. Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on June 15, 2019, 14:59:26 pm Dem yes the car went to Japan in 1984 I have tried to locate it but no luck with all the VW events they have there I figured I would see it somehow . Thanks Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Doktor on June 15, 2019, 19:43:51 pm Nice cal-looker, great work (again). 8)
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: wolfswest on June 17, 2019, 09:42:51 am Dem yes the car went to Japan in 1984 I have tried to locate it but no luck with all the VW events they have there I figured I would see it somehow . Thanks Frenchy that's a bummer...Was it sold to a collector? But I will bet that the "replica" will even look better then the original! Looking forward to it. Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Matty c on June 17, 2019, 14:31:51 pm Very nice frenchy look forward to seeing your ghia as I loved the original, have you managed to find some Herculon for the interior?
Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on June 17, 2019, 15:53:18 pm The motor is already done and the front beam and the trans as well. I have the Porsche Alloys 14x6 I had polish so time ago. I just need to pull the body off the pan and repair the pan half . Thanks Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on July 20, 2019, 07:29:12 am I am looking to install a magneto on my motor which is a Hunt . Possibly having it polished first before I install it. And I will have the support bracket done in Blue which will go better with the color of the car .
Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on August 01, 2019, 05:26:22 am Magneto for the 66 just a little polishing and here you have it. New cap and tag as well .
Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: RichardinNZ on August 01, 2019, 09:07:02 am Nice. I'd like to run one of those on my dual carb 36hp.
Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Fastbrit on August 01, 2019, 09:39:30 am Nice. I'd like to run one of those on my dual carb 36hp. I ran a Vertex on the Okrasa engine in my '51 Split-window. Looked and worked great!Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: RichardinNZ on August 01, 2019, 09:42:49 am I'm sure someone must have one in their shed somewhere down here. I'll just need to keep my ear to the ground!
Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on August 02, 2019, 14:51:26 pm Check on the Samba for Magnetos . Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on August 02, 2019, 15:04:32 pm The magneto bracket now painted ! Frenchy Title: Re: My 1966 Cal Looker project part #2 Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on January 16, 2020, 16:48:03 pm My mistake this pressure regulator should be installed in the main fuel line before it arrive to the regulator and not after as I have done here reading when it is going to the right carburetor. The fuel pump i have is set at 3 lbs so this mean as it is now it is reading 1.5 which is correct but I need to changed to where it should be mounted correctly. Actually it still should be reading 3 lbs regardless where I have the gauge mounted but would be better under the regulator.
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