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Title: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: guillaume on July 31, 2009, 01:24:18 am Hi fellows,
I currently restore a 1961 ragtop bug. Here is the story of the car and the restoration progress. I bought it 10 years ago from the 4th owner. It's my 3rd VW. Yes it's a long time project :-\. Previously, I had a 1970 1200 and a superbeetle, but I was too young to drive them (11 years old). When I find this 1961, I was a bit older (16 years old) and fell in love with the color and the interior colors. It's a L391 Pastel Blue bug with an ice blue and turkis blue interior. Here is a photo of the bug when I acquired it : (http://blogsimages.skynet.be/images/002/867/348_a0886a311ad48184917a10e1af3e5714.JPG) Sorry for the crapy pics, it was before numerical camera ;) It takes me about 4 years to decide to disassemble everything. It is not too rusty, but some work is needed. The heater channels, the front and rear apron, the bumper sections, some holes in the luggages area. Some months ago, I removed all the paint. Now the body is baremetal. (http://blogsimages.skynet.be/images/002/867/353_9e00cd5dd853d87afc3a84c54462e69e.JPG) And ready to go to the bodyshop (http://blogsimages.skynet.be/images_v2/002/521/512/20080131/dyn002_original_640_480_pjpeg_2521512_dff8dc03ac272c7f050494b0e9bee9d2.jpg) During the 10 years , I've hunted a lots of NOS parts to restore it. Check those ones : (http://blogsimages.skynet.be/images_v2/002/521/512/20080131/dyn002_original_640_480_pjpeg_2521512_edb22e40ebdbe5bce2f70362c1ea2cb1.jpg) And the NOS cloth material for the sats. It takes me 8 years to find it. I have just enought for my needs. I also find the NOS ice blue vinyl :o. Inside and outside there will also be some period performance parts from the 70’s from Empi and DDS. (http://blogsimages.skynet.be/images_v2/002/521/512/20080131/dyn002_original_640_480_pjpeg_2521512_5205d8772cf9fb2a2163cf1bbe6f1e4d.jpg) (http://blogsimages.skynet.be/images_v2/002/521/512/20080131/dyn002_original_640_480_pjpeg_2521512_1f9d81f80558812da7d9a646efa06aed.jpg) The car is currently at the bodyshop having all the welding done. A friend of mine is doing it when he has enough time. I’m not in a hurry ;-) Now, the engine. It will be a 2276 with 48 ida. - Bugpack engine case - 94 mm AA stroker kit with AA forged cylinders - Street Eliminator 44 x 37,5 valves ported and polished - 82 forged 4340 crankshaft - FK8 camshaft - 1.4 rockers - Jaycee pushrods and tubes - Straight cut cam gears - Weber 48 IDA - DDS short manifolds - DDS oil pump and full flow system - DDS power pulley - DDS linkage - DDS valve covers The final assembly will be done in September by a good friend of mine. This is an old photo of the parts collection to assemble it (http://blogsimages.skynet.be/images_v2/002/521/512/20080131/dyn002_original_640_480_pjpeg_2521512_58f0463912e5da5272d9e634fef3b255.jpg) And today, I had some fun assembling it. It is not the finished engine, it was just to check if the tins work fine. I painted them in black and then clear coated them. After that, I polished everything for a mirror finish… 8) I also made a (currently not finished, I’m waiting for the AN8 fittings) hard fuel line for the Weber IDA. (http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/5153/cimg4063r.jpg) (http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/7303/cimg4064.jpg) And some months ago, I found a new project. I drove it during my trip in USA. But it will be another story ;-) (http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/3083/cimg3163.jpg) Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: Bryan67 on July 31, 2009, 04:14:09 am That material is really cool.
Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: speedwell on July 31, 2009, 12:33:41 pm cool project guillaume
what model is the dynamo pulley ??? looks cool and what happen to the manifold ??? they lost their purple paint ??? rgd fabs Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: guillaume on July 31, 2009, 14:35:41 pm cool project guillaume what model is the dynamo pulley ??? looks cool and what happen to the manifold ??? they lost their purple paint ??? Thanks Fabs :) I have no idea of the pulley brand. I found it at the 1st European Bug-In in the swap meet. It was raw aluminium, so I painted it and polished the fins. Concerning the manifolds, I have to sandblast them to enlarge the base with some welding. The ports were not big enought for my needs. But I will respray them once the manifolds porting will be done. Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: Lids on July 31, 2009, 14:48:59 pm Deano manifolds are crap, they need lots of welding to get them to fit ;)
(http://www.michaelliddle.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/car_restoration%201/carbs.jpg) But then again if you have big ports!!!! Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: Nico86 on July 31, 2009, 22:21:37 pm Nice engine. 8) Got more pics fo the Ghia ?
Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: guillaume on August 01, 2009, 01:33:24 am Nice engine. 8) Got more pics fo the Ghia ? Thanks :)I will post some more photos of the Ghia tomorow if I can, but probably in another post to not mix everything. Pics are on my camera and I have to transfer all the pics on the computer. Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: nicolas on August 01, 2009, 06:18:11 am cool parts, could make a nice engine, but the linkage doesn't look right. the arm are not positioned correctly and the carbs will not open at the same time. maybe you can turn over the arms on the carbs to lift those a bit.
good luck Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: guillaume on August 01, 2009, 21:23:10 pm cool parts, could make a nice engine, but the linkage doesn't look right. the arm are not positioned correctly and the carbs will not open at the same time. maybe you can turn over the arms on the carbs to lift those a bit. The linkage is not bolt, just for here for show purpose ;) Once it wil bolted on the engine block it will look more straight. And you're right, I have to modify the arms.good luck That's just a blank building. Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: rick m on August 01, 2009, 22:19:48 pm That particular center pull linkage was made for tall manifolds. You may want to go to the CSP brand. It will work with the shorter manifolds. The nostalgia thing is cool but then again you want everything to work.
Rick M Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: guillaume on August 08, 2009, 22:50:51 pm Some work done to the car those last days :
The narrow beam. 3,5 centimeters less on each side. (http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/9789/dscf0044f.jpg) Here are the wheels. The ones on the left are originals DDS 13 wheels. Right ones are Erco. I've polished the DDS wheels which were very dirty. (http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/6655/cimg4082o.jpg) I've also blasted all the ragtop mechanisme and repainted it. (http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/4692/dscf0575.jpg) Next time, it will be the complete hard fuel line finished, polished with the AN fittings. Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: Fasterbrit on August 09, 2009, 12:43:47 pm I love this parts collection 8)
(http://blogsimages.skynet.be/images_v2/002/521/512/20080131/dyn002_original_640_480_pjpeg_2521512_58f0463912e5da5272d9e634fef3b255.jpg) Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: 63RACER on August 10, 2009, 20:30:07 pm DDS ...... huummm , very good !! 8)
bon courage Guillaume ! ;) Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: guillaume on August 10, 2009, 20:37:09 pm Thanks Laurent ;-) à bientôt j espere.
Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: guillaume on October 01, 2009, 20:04:26 pm I just receive the NOS door panels. So hard to find.
I will soon receive the seat covers made with NOS material and NOS vinyl. (http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/4586/cimg4186z.jpg) Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: Lee.C on October 01, 2009, 20:30:03 pm I've been wondering if you'd ever build something with all those parts of yours ;) :)
Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: danny gabbard on October 01, 2009, 20:37:59 pm Nice stuff, Man where did you find the nos door panels? Now thats rare!!! And the seat material is BITCHEN, The interior is going to be beautiful!!!!! Keep the pictures of the progress coming, Nice build
Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: guillaume on October 01, 2009, 22:01:22 pm Yes, I am building something ;) but the car is far from home and I can only work on it from time to time.
I made some progress on the engine with the fuel hard line. (http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/5749/cimg4193w.jpg) I found the door panels in Germany some weeks ago. I will post some pictures of the carpet and seat covers as soon as I receive them. Right now, they are on the boat, inside my new car ;-) The new toy on the way to the shipper. And I will use this one while the 1961 bug is in restoration. (http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/599551.jpg) Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: vwcab on October 02, 2009, 08:45:45 am Hey Guillaume,that's a very nice bug(those wheels,that interior,....) that you are building,like too see it when it's completed.Go for it.
What are the plans for the Ghia,also callook or a stocker? Anyway,have fun with the built-up and keep posting the pics. grtz,Peter ;) Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: guillaume on October 02, 2009, 11:49:33 am Hello Peter,
Thanks for the kind words :) The Ghia will be a Cal Looker. The plans for it are : - lower the front and put a narrow beam (2 or 3 inch less maximum), - 4 black and grey 5 lugs sprint stars or Erco... depending on the mood ;-) For the moment, the engine will remain the stock one and I will assemble a 2 liters with some nostalgia parts. But priority is to ride in it (so engine will wait) while I rebuild the 1961 bug. Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: speedwell on October 02, 2009, 12:53:03 pm 4 black and grey 5 lugs sprint stars or Erco... depending of the mood ;-) mmm i've seen a similar car in the same aera of you , but that one was blue ::) ::)...............remember ;D ;D Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: guillaume on October 02, 2009, 14:59:35 pm Hey Fabian,
Yes good point ;-) The inspiration comes from Fabien's car. Enjoy this nice original ride. Mine will remain at the stock height on the back and drop spindles with adjusters on the front. Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: guillaume on December 30, 2010, 11:04:25 am The car is back at home.
I had to find another bodyshop as the previous one forget to work on it... So now, after sanding the car again, work will beginn in January :) Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: guillaume on December 31, 2010, 09:42:11 am Some progress, just need to ad a pair of NOS Koni shocks with the wings decals
(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/162556CIMG5643.jpg) And the custom dashboard (http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/547900CIMG5838.jpg) (http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/199980CIMG5839.jpg) Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: vwcab on December 31, 2010, 10:35:35 am Like I said before,this is gonna be a NICE ride.Go for it Guillaume. ;)
(also like your KG-low light) Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: guillaume on August 06, 2011, 00:00:53 am Some progress to the engine.
I built the 2276 engine during my holidays. Everything has been ballanced and checked. (http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/5654/cimg6471q.jpg) (http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/4544/cimg6479g.jpg) (http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/1882/cimg6483.jpg) (http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/6373/cimg6499.jpg) (http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/51/cimg6509.jpg) (http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/4485/cimg6513jx.jpg) (http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/695/cimg6518.jpg) (http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/4069/cimg6524.jpg) (http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/3869/cimg6531m.jpg) And I've found an fiberglass decklid for the bug :) (http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/142579CIMG6463.jpg) Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: Wink's1966 on August 07, 2011, 03:58:19 am That cast aluminum gen/alt. pulley cover is awesome!! I use to have the same one, they also made a solid cast alum 1pc gen. backing plate to match... likr to get my hands on these :-\
very cool build!!!! Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: Nico-67 on August 07, 2011, 10:53:54 am Wow thats an awnsome project !! 8)
Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: xavier on August 07, 2011, 18:53:29 pm Can't wait to see that project on the road. Must be those 13" DDS wheels... ;)
Xavier Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: 63RACER on August 08, 2011, 08:53:19 am Good luck guillaume !! ;D
te connaissant , ca va etre un fabuleux cal-look ! 8) Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: Nico86 on August 08, 2011, 19:53:14 pm Cool news 8)
Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: guillaume on August 09, 2011, 17:24:43 pm Thanks guys :) the engine will be ready for september and tested with the gearbox in the Ghia for some fun.
Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: guillaume on September 28, 2011, 16:12:16 pm The engine is finished. I just need the ignition that AMX48IDA is producing (the electronic ignition looking like a Vertex magneto), the sender working, stainless hoses for the full flow and an A1 Renn Käfer Cup exhaust :
(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/189855CIMG6718.jpg) Here is the gearbox : (http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/548139CIMG6716.jpg) And here is the chassis. It will be restored soon. (http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/324341CIMG6714.jpg) Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: guillaume on December 22, 2011, 23:09:41 pm Some updates and blank build :
(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/675108CIMG6807.jpg) (http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/359603CIMG6811.jpg) (http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/246558CIMG6812.jpg) (http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/335373CIMG6810.jpg) (http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/152787CIMG6808.jpg) (http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/799985CIMG6822.jpg) Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: fredy66 on December 23, 2011, 21:03:47 pm looking good
Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: guillaume on April 02, 2012, 18:05:22 pm After some months of no activity, I worked a bit on the car during the last days.
The pan is off to the sandblaster and will be powdercoated just after. All the rust holes have been repaired first. I've restored and installed the Porsche 356 B drum brakes. The front will follow soon but will not work with the DDS 13' wheels. So I wull used original VW drums on the front for a few month, just for the look of the DDS small wheels. Later, I will put the 356 drums on the front for more safety. It's quite a shame to hide such beautifful brakes whith those wheels. (http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/337075CIMG7124.jpg) (http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/930976CIMG7129.jpg) (http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/867122CIMG7142.jpg) (http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/673379CIMG7127.jpg) All the rolling parts are ready for the pan. And the engine with some more purple paint ;) (http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/997125CIMG7138.jpg) Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: guillaume on August 13, 2012, 23:48:53 pm Some work in progress :
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Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: speedwell on August 14, 2012, 18:32:33 pm nice work guillaume, is the handle on your shifter is one you've made???
Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: guillaume on January 08, 2013, 15:57:59 pm The engine is bolted to the gearbox.
All I need right now is to finish the dropp spindle for a rolling chassis :) [attachment=1] Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: guillaume on April 10, 2013, 15:16:06 pm Some progress done about 10 days ago. I made a blank build by putting the body one the chassis. All is fine and the body will soon go to the bodyshop.
[attachment=1] [attachment=2] [attachment=3] Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: xavier on April 18, 2013, 21:53:56 pm Hi,
What are the dimensions of the front wheels? Width and backspace? What size are the tires? Has the beam been narrowed? Thank you Xavier Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: Ninho/DKM on April 19, 2013, 11:45:02 am Hi, i am really inetersted in your rear solid trans mount, can you shatìre with us where did you spot it? does somebody build it and sell ?
Good work about your project, i have a 60 in progress and will follow your works as guideline. Thanks. Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: guillaume on April 19, 2013, 11:59:57 am Hi, What are the dimensions of the front wheels? Width and backspace? What size are the tires? Has the beam been narrowed? Thank you Xavier Xavier, The front wheels are DDS 4 x 13. The tires are 155x13 XZX Michelin tyres. The beam is narrowed, but not that much : 3,5 centimeters less on each side. Title: Re: 1961 beetle Cal Look long time project- Work in progress Post by: guillaume on April 19, 2013, 12:02:02 pm Hi, i am really inetersted in your rear solid trans mount, can you shatìre with us where did you spot it? does somebody build it and sell ? Good work about your project, i have a 60 in progress and will follow your works as guideline. Thanks. The rear solid trans mount wasmade by Aaron Boughton. He sold a few on thesamba. The middle mount is made by Danny Gabbard from Gabfab. Both are top quality parts. |