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Title: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on January 25, 2008, 22:02:36 pm some pan pictures
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 bug Post by: lawrence on January 26, 2008, 00:14:25 am Looking good!! When can we expect this car to be done ;D
How is the fuel filter serviced after the tunnel is sealed? Title: Re: my latest project 1962 bug Post by: danny gabbard on January 26, 2008, 01:18:54 am the bottom of pan bolts in. hopefully be finished with in a year
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 bug Post by: Jim Ratto on January 26, 2008, 01:24:37 am is the car injected or are you running a regulator that has return line to tank?
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 bug Post by: danny gabbard on January 26, 2008, 01:33:24 am I might fuel inject, but ran two lines just in case. also theres bulk head fitting on both ends, can always cap the line i dont use.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 bug Post by: Jim Ratto on January 26, 2008, 01:37:41 am I might fuel inject, but ran two lines just in case. also theres bulk head fitting on both ends, can always cap the line i dont use. sure looks cleaner than my anaconda of AN-8 hose forced thru tunnel. Nice thought put into your setup. Title: Re: my latest project 1962 bug Post by: javabug on January 26, 2008, 04:05:30 am That's a great and flexible way to plumb a pan. Sadly, out east here where it is not as dry it might be hard to keep sealed off from the elements.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 bug Post by: Casey on January 26, 2008, 18:09:17 pm thanks for sharing. Just when you thing you have seen it all.......you show this. After fighting my way through my tunnel, this is a very smart way to do it. Lots of spot welds to drill huh? Andy specs on the car? Do tell. vish
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 bug Post by: Prowagen on January 26, 2008, 18:33:05 pm Wow that is such a cool idea! What do you use to bolt the pan belly back to the car, do the bolts stick out into the passenger compartment?
Thanks, Rob. Title: Re: my latest project 1962 bug Post by: danny gabbard on January 26, 2008, 18:33:31 pm the back two bolts next to torsion housing are adjuster screws. thanks for all the cool feed back.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 bug Post by: danny gabbard on January 26, 2008, 18:39:52 pm i used aircraft nut plates, there self contained and and the nuts are slightly out of round so they will nut loosen up. air craft spruce in corona ca. but cheaper at surplus sales
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 bug Post by: Prowagen on January 26, 2008, 18:48:55 pm the back two bolts next to torsion housing are adjuster screws. thanks for all the cool feed back. Adjusters for what, your cables? Also have you a closer shot of the Aircraft plates? Cheers, Rob. Title: Re: my latest project 1962 bug Post by: danny gabbard on January 26, 2008, 19:06:11 pm hi rob,I can adjust the rear torsion bars from bottom of car one side at a time. I will take some picture of the nut plate and post. by for now
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 bug Post by: Prowagen on January 26, 2008, 19:14:35 pm Wow thats impressive, love your work and ideas!
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 bug Post by: Zach Gomulka on January 26, 2008, 21:14:18 pm (http://cal-look.no/lounge/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=3850.0;attach=12468;image)
Now why didnt I think of that?! Title: Re: my latest project 1962 bug Post by: danny gabbard on February 28, 2010, 18:54:23 pm Here are a reccent pictures , I am trying to get some color on it by summer. All the panels that are off are all ready for paint.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on February 28, 2010, 18:56:30 pm Couple more shots
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: speedwell on February 28, 2010, 18:59:21 pm cool project danny i see that you've 4 356B drums ,do you put a spacer between wheels and drums ,mine are 8 mm but i've 356A drums
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on February 28, 2010, 19:04:13 pm They are 3/8 alum spacer's I had waterjet cut. They are cut out to the shape or pattern of the face of drum.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on February 28, 2010, 19:09:05 pm O-YA there is not a drop of bondo or plastic filler on the car.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on March 01, 2010, 05:20:49 am Hopefully I can get nevada plates with it.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: marc1951 on March 01, 2010, 05:21:14 am Danny,
Posts with your name on them are the first I look at. You have some great ideas and the workmanship looks spectacular. Thanks for sharing. Marc DRA Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on March 01, 2010, 05:39:13 am Thank you marc, Its nice to get that kind of feedback. You just got to love this hobbie and push it forward.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Zach Gomulka on March 01, 2010, 16:37:22 pm I see trim holes! :o
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on March 01, 2010, 17:44:14 pm Its cow-look Zack, Its how we roll in nevada and I needed a place to hang my guns. Na just kiddin, Already have my SS strips and I like the chrome on earlier cars. Plus I did not have the balls to weld the holes up on them there NOS doors.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on March 01, 2010, 18:44:45 pm Hey Zack, thats the spare I got from ya .
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Zach Gomulka on March 01, 2010, 19:01:57 pm I was wondering about that. Looks sweet with the custom cap :)
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Lee.C on March 03, 2010, 23:33:12 pm Hey dude - just wondered if you had any more info on those rear adjusters? if you don't mind sharing your secrets ;) :)
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on March 03, 2010, 23:55:40 pm Hi lee, The center section I had to buy. From a off road supply place in anaheim called mekensies. Spelling could be off. But I Got it there and cut the sides down so I could fit in to stock torsion houseing. Then boxed and plated in to kind of hide. The broached peices were a bitch, Real tight and I had to use valve lapping compound on the splines and drive torsion bars in and out about 10-15 times to free them up. The reason so I could get them out of car someday if needed. They were fricken tight
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on March 25, 2010, 04:02:54 am A inner panel I made today.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on March 25, 2010, 04:03:35 am Close up on the little detail I had to hammer in
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on March 25, 2010, 04:05:30 am Two curved flanges, What a bitch trying to fit
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Jeff68 on March 25, 2010, 13:19:45 pm Close up on the little detail I had to hammer in Make no mistake, it's those "little details" that make such a BIG difference! Awesome work and such fresh new ideas..positive forward! I'm sure your car will be incredible when it's done.Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: OgCalLook on March 25, 2010, 18:54:41 pm Nice work and great ideas on the pan!!
I've never done a pan-off car, (i'm gonna do it soon) I know its a shit load of work, but the satisfaction of doing it right..... thats the big payoff. Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Jon on March 25, 2010, 23:28:41 pm That is some seriously nice work... and even if its hidden you will be able to sense it anyways... keep showing us how it's done!
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: DKKBRIAN on March 25, 2010, 23:40:43 pm SHOW OFF.... ;D
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on March 28, 2010, 18:12:58 pm Thanks for all the kind words. Here are a few more shots of the latest progress. Sanding sucks !
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on March 28, 2010, 18:17:12 pm And some more, I will resand all parts in a couple weeks with 600 git and respray and clear coat. Next I hope I can get another cart built and get the body on and start preping for paint.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on March 28, 2010, 18:49:47 pm Thanks fred, It starting to get fun, Well most of the hard stuffs done and down hill now. Kinda fun , I have not got to put a nice paint job on my own car in 20 years, Kinda fun.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: DKK Ted on March 28, 2010, 19:42:12 pm Very cool work you do Danny, As a machinist, I can appreciate precise work like yours. Can't wait to see the finish car. Like that deck lid, didn't you do a late model deck lid like that?
Ted Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on March 28, 2010, 20:56:14 pm Ya the first one I did on my 67 and then the 67 brian plummer bought from me.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 02, 2010, 17:38:15 pm A few paint shots after sanded and respray and clear.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 02, 2010, 17:40:03 pm couple more
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: 58vw on April 02, 2010, 17:58:49 pm ummm....its ok
ya right.....awesome work there!! as always...thanks for sharing ;D Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: jonathan on April 02, 2010, 18:22:29 pm Awesome work Danny.I've been a professional painter for around 15 years and its always cool to see how other people do it.
Just wondered if you could run through a few of your prep techniques.What grade papers,what materials etc? Just out of curiosity really.If you want to keep your secrets or its a bit to much like boring techy type stuff for the forum please shoot me P.M. Again inspiring work,thanks Jonathan. Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 02, 2010, 19:33:46 pm Thanks everybody. Jonathan after all the metalfinishing was completed I primed with DTM by valspar, about 5-6 coats, Then blocked with 80 then 120 grit reprimed 4-5 coats and reblocked 120-220 and primed just bare metal spots. Then sanded with 220 and 320. Sealed and painted with 3-4 coats of concept 1 by PPG. Let set for a week and blocked with 400 wet and resprayed a couple of coats of color and 3 coats of clear. Next I will sand with 1000 and 1500 and rub out. I am starting to get excited now, First time I have put this much effort into one of my own paint jobs in about 20 years. Thanks again everybody for all the encourageing words. I forgot how much I hate sanding. Real fun sanding with wet feet in 30-40 degree weather.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: jick on April 02, 2010, 19:34:00 pm Great idea Dude, I'd love too know too Danny....
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: jick on April 02, 2010, 19:44:25 pm Thank For sharing that Danny, can't wait to see that car done.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: jonathan on April 03, 2010, 15:05:39 pm Thanks for that Danny.I've picked up a couple of new ideas from you there.I'll try them out when I paint the panels for my 912 in a couple of weeks.
Keep up the good work! Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 03, 2010, 17:14:38 pm Thanks and good luck jonathan. Finished respraying hood and decklid last night. Boy ! You have to be patient painting in 30-40 degree weather, Thought I would never finish spraying the clear
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 03, 2010, 17:16:08 pm One more, Now all panels have been dipped in clear. Now for the body and doors.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: vwcab on April 03, 2010, 18:56:21 pm That decklid looks fantastic with the vents.Great job. :)
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 04, 2010, 00:39:45 am Got the body off and on the cart
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 04, 2010, 00:41:32 am Blew a little dust off the chassis.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 04, 2010, 00:42:16 am one more.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Eric Justus on April 04, 2010, 02:28:13 am some pan pictures Where can I get some of those brackets holding the hard line(s)? Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: speedwell on April 04, 2010, 15:41:25 pm cool project danny , and it's cool that you have found how to post better pictures ;D ;D...just kidding ;)
fabs Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 04, 2010, 17:08:17 pm some pan pictures Where can I get some of those brackets holding the hard line(s)? Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 04, 2010, 21:50:28 pm Doing a little last bit of welding before paint prep on body. 1st getting rid of ignition switch hole for locking steering colum. 2nd welding radio hole up and fixing rubber seal channel. First I measured the hole and punched a slug to hammer into hole.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 04, 2010, 21:52:15 pm Now ream hole to right size and weld in.I will post finished pictures
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 04, 2010, 21:54:26 pm Here is a couple tools I made to straighten and open slightly to get hood and decklid seals to slide in and also the engine seal.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 04, 2010, 21:55:39 pm Now the engine seal channel
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 04, 2010, 21:57:03 pm Now the finished channel, Not perfect , But now the rubber will slide in
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Bryan67 on April 04, 2010, 22:10:38 pm I`d be willing to bet you could sell a few sets of those seal tools if the price was right.....
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: 60deep on April 04, 2010, 22:13:32 pm Great job Danny, as usual !! ;D
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 04, 2010, 22:56:53 pm Thanks tony, Its getting closer. and brian I thinking about makeing the tools, There on the list. Eric here are the fuel line and filter brackets, Those are what your talking about right?
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Eric Justus on April 05, 2010, 00:02:58 am Thanks tony, Its getting closer. and brian I thinking about makeing the tools, There on the list. Eric here are the fuel line and filter brackets, Those are what your talking about right? exactly. just need fuel line brackets for a few places. Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 05, 2010, 00:29:05 am Let me know how many eric, I have to make some for my bud tony. I just make a few more
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: javabug on April 05, 2010, 02:54:26 am Agreed on the channel tools. I am having trouble getting the remainder of the dried up old decklid seal out.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: PIP on April 05, 2010, 05:57:29 am Kickass work Danny!
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 05, 2010, 16:11:46 pm Thanks PIP. Javabug, Try takeing a thick putty knife under rubber and a little at a time tap between the body and rubber and open channel up so rubber slides out.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 06, 2010, 02:51:06 am Open the dash up for a small TV monitor.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 06, 2010, 03:19:48 am Ya right, New plan. Just wheeling a little shape into flat panel for filling up the dash
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 06, 2010, 03:21:10 am Patch clamped and ready to scribe
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 06, 2010, 03:23:31 am Trim and leave scribe, Now grind and file to fit. Now clamp and start tacking
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 06, 2010, 03:24:53 am Now tack and weld
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 06, 2010, 03:28:52 am Grind and finish welds and metal finish the front of dash and relocate switchs and mock-up trim .
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: thejohn66 on April 06, 2010, 06:48:55 am looks great, I'm really enjoying this one.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: DKK - Lisa on April 06, 2010, 07:12:14 am Amazing work Danny. 8)
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: . on April 06, 2010, 14:27:45 pm Very interesting !
I'm really enjoying the step by step pictures. :) Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: OgCalLook on April 06, 2010, 15:09:30 pm Very Nice!
Tig? Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 06, 2010, 15:43:39 pm Thanks again for the great response everybody ! And yes I am using a tig welder with .027 steel rod and about 35-40 amps on the machine. I try to use 1 amp for every .001 of material.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Speed-Randy on April 06, 2010, 15:49:51 pm Man, i thought you were really gonna "pimp your ride". I wasnt sure how i was gonna tell you we cant be friends anymore :D
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 06, 2010, 16:20:33 pm When should I tell ya about the true spokes and gold plateing all trim ?
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Zach Gomulka on April 06, 2010, 16:56:52 pm Quit making me feel like a hack!! :D
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Chris W on April 06, 2010, 17:34:26 pm Thanks for posting pics. Great work!
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 06, 2010, 17:45:32 pm Thanks for thanking ! O-Zack, I just been screwing up things longer! But thanks, I just wish I could finish this thing quicker.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Eric Justus on April 06, 2010, 19:28:21 pm PM
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 08, 2010, 19:07:15 pm OK I lied, I used some bondo.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 08, 2010, 19:11:10 pm Ya call me crazy, I relocated hood pull tube inside wheel well.All the years painting vws I always hated sanding the rear vents under rear window and sanding around tubes brackets wire ties etc.... Got rid as many as possible, Less cuts on the hands
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Dave Rosique on April 08, 2010, 19:43:56 pm "All the years painting vws I always hated sanding the rear vents under rear window and sanding around tubes brackets wire ties etc"
[/quote] Top notch work Danny!! So... how do you sand inside the vents under the rear window? I've seen so many "nice" cars over the years but that area was overlooked / ignored / forgotten. Thanks for the progress pic's! Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: thejohn66 on April 08, 2010, 19:45:55 pm nice one, looking well underway!!
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 08, 2010, 20:30:25 pm Opps, I was talking between vents. I need a very tiny helper to get between. Thanks again john.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Speed-Randy on April 09, 2010, 00:51:35 am Ya call me crazy, I relocated hood pull tube inside wheel well.All the years painting vws I always hated sanding the rear vents under rear window and sanding around tubes brackets wire ties etc.... Got rid as many as possible, Less cuts on the hands You're crazy. Just kidding... hey, Dave R. brought up a good point; what your plans for the intake vents behind the vertical grille under the rear window? Looking forward to seeing if you have any tricks for that area. Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 09, 2010, 00:53:36 am Its not really that bad behind the vents, I had the shell of the body wallnut shell blasted before I started. So its pretty clean. But yes if something has been painted many times, It would be very hard to clean up.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 09, 2010, 00:55:49 am Its not bondo, But blocking compound randy ! Mixed up about a pudding cup full .
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 10, 2010, 02:10:13 am Last minute welding, Got rid of the O-SHIT handle and hole for starter wires
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 10, 2010, 02:15:02 am Well all flat panels have been blocked with 80-120 grit and everything else sanded with 220. And now reprimer just flat panels and then unmask and spot prime all bare metal. all steps get guild coated between sanding steps.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 10, 2010, 02:16:24 am couple more shots
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 10, 2010, 02:20:36 am One more shot of areas primed, 2nd shot, Its what it takes to do this fricken paint work. Cheers to anybody that has sanded a complete ground up paint job. Sanding sucks and I can't waite for my finger tips to grow back
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: DKK - Lisa on April 10, 2010, 08:20:06 am Hey Danny,
Your three Jacks appear to be sitting on a hospital bedside table. Where are you? Should I send flowers? Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: TexasTom on April 10, 2010, 14:49:33 pm One more shot of areas primed, 2nd shot, Its what it takes to do this fricken paint work. Cheers to anybody that has sanded a complete ground up paint job. Sanding sucks and I can't waite for my finger tips to grow back [attachment=1]Danny, I can see we'll be good friends ... ;) Your work and skill applied is amazing and inspiring. Not to mention you've got GREAT ideas! Hopefully we'll get to meet during the Bug-In weekend, cuz I'm comin' out there! TxT Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: RFbuilt on April 10, 2010, 15:41:17 pm TXT
not to mention his ideal taste in energy drinks whilst at work! ;D Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 10, 2010, 16:18:26 pm Hey Danny, Feeling good after all that jack ! Your three Jacks appear to be sitting on a hospital bedside table. Where are you? Should I send flowers? Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 10, 2010, 16:50:13 pm Right on tom, I will have a jug of jack on hand and RF if you make . Hey lisa if your sending flowers, Make sure they have THC .
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: RFbuilt on April 10, 2010, 17:07:52 pm myt not make it :( as i live half way across the world hahaha
but i will have a JD for u and TxT (hick*) i had som for me already haha Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: 2muchjunk on April 10, 2010, 19:09:48 pm Well all flat panels have been blocked with 80-120 grit and everything else sanded with 220. And now reprimer just flat panels and then unmask and spot prime all bare metal. all steps get guild coated between sanding steps. Jeebus...nice work on the filler Mr. Bondo Bucket! Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Zach Gomulka on April 10, 2010, 19:55:06 pm Well all flat panels have been blocked with 80-120 grit and everything else sanded with 220. And now reprimer just flat panels and then unmask and spot prime all bare metal. all steps get guild coated between sanding steps. Jeebus...nice work on the filler Mr. Bondo Bucket! Cave and pave! :D Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Lee.C on April 11, 2010, 20:23:59 pm Right on tom, I will have a jug of jack on hand and RF if you make . Hey lisa if your sending flowers, Make sure they have THC . Awesome work dude - nice taste in Flowers too ;) Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 11, 2010, 20:37:27 pm How else could A-D-D boy get this stuff done ! Thanks Lee
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Lee.C on April 11, 2010, 21:12:38 pm How else could A-D-D boy get this stuff done ! Thanks Lee hehehehe now I will deffinetly have to drop by when I'm over in the states ;) again truely awesome workmanship dude :) Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 27, 2010, 06:18:10 am Heater, Dont need no stinking heater. Got the ducts cut out.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 27, 2010, 06:20:17 am Started making filler peice.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 27, 2010, 06:21:51 am All tacked back together and will weld in the morning when eyes are fresh and not tired
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: jonathan on April 27, 2010, 10:18:05 am Awesome work as usual.Really hope I get to see this car at some point.A real inspiration!
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Jeff68 on April 27, 2010, 13:23:03 pm A lot of Incredible work being done here! I know how much work it is to bring a car back just to original condition without all the mods you're doing, great work.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 27, 2010, 16:24:19 pm Thanks again guys, I hope to get the body painted after bug-in.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Dave Rosique on April 27, 2010, 20:27:50 pm Nice touch on the vents Danny! I've never seen that done before... very cool. ~DR. Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: TexasTom on April 27, 2010, 21:29:35 pm Next thing you're gonna say is you're removing the drip rails ... ::)
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: team97 on April 27, 2010, 23:06:59 pm Next thing you're gonna say is you're removing the drip rails ... ::) he will, but only down the front edge of the door Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: TexasTom on April 28, 2010, 00:43:41 am Sweet ... let's see it Danny!
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 28, 2010, 17:18:39 pm Thanks dave. and good memory glen. Tom look up concept 67 post, Theres alot of pictures .
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: QUEENJOJO on April 28, 2010, 19:24:44 pm My little Gabby getting smart!
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Lee.C on April 28, 2010, 21:43:38 pm Very subtle Mr Gabbard ;)
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: deano on April 28, 2010, 22:07:59 pm Danny, before you button up that body for paint, install a '67 vert mirror assembly in the upper header... I wish I did...
Hmmm, no vents on the dash.... where have I seen that before. Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 29, 2010, 04:58:04 am Dean, you know where all the original ideas come from ! And I put a vert mirror in somebody's car that I remember ?
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: deano on April 29, 2010, 06:01:25 am No, I don't think anyone has installed a '67 vert mirror in a '67 sedan, but you should at this point! I have some around if you need one for mock up. Deano
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 29, 2010, 17:25:15 pm Who did your mirror dean ?
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Jim Ratto on April 29, 2010, 17:54:06 pm Car is looking great Danny. Hope we get some time to BS this weekend,
see ya around, Jim Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Zach Gomulka on April 30, 2010, 18:35:32 pm I've always wanted to do that to the defroster vents. Very clean, Danny!
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: roland on May 01, 2010, 00:51:46 am very nice! should have done that mod to my car! ;)
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Bryan67 on May 01, 2010, 05:50:34 am I think Daniel H was the first person I`ve seen to fill the heater vents. I remember discussing doing it to his choptop with him several years ago. I think it really looks good.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 06, 2010, 03:12:04 am Here is a couple finished pictures of the L-R corners
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 06, 2010, 03:16:20 am Started on carb windows. Made steel rings with threaded holes for 10/32 screws to hold alum detachable doors. First picture is a pattern to locate, Second shot held on with klecos
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 06, 2010, 03:18:47 am Now I go around the ID with dividers set at 3/16 and layout for 7/8 holes I drill in corners
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 06, 2010, 03:23:48 am Now I cut on the scribe line between holes and grind and file . Then with ring completely held in I hammer the 3/16 flange over ring. If you do not have alot of body hammers , You can use a peice of round bar for corners and just about any hammer for the flats.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 06, 2010, 03:25:48 am Couple finished shots. Now I will primer and put back together and rivet before painting
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: low oval on May 06, 2010, 09:56:17 am I could have used this class 3 years ago! that is a bitchin access panel.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: javabug on May 06, 2010, 14:04:37 pm Love the flange! Such a simple job, yet not many would think to do that. Including me!
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: jick on May 06, 2010, 16:51:07 pm beautiful stuff....like all the best things .....so simple.
i wish i'd been able to see this before i hacked my access panels in last weekend ::) Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 06, 2010, 17:20:29 pm Thanks and sorry I was late getting them done. If anybodys interested I have peices for four more sets that will be for sale. And I will be makeing more when gone. I hope to have some finished pictures with the alum doors today after priming. Again thanks for ALL ! The kind words.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Mags on May 07, 2010, 21:37:40 pm Danny what kind of wheels will you use?
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Lee.C on May 07, 2010, 23:04:03 pm Thanks and sorry I was late getting them done. If anybodys interested I have peices for four more sets that will be for sale. And I will be makeing more when gone. I hope to have some finished pictures with the alum doors today after priming. Again thanks for ALL ! The kind words. Awesome work dude - I may be interested in a set :) Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 07, 2010, 23:43:18 pm Hi mags, On page 2 there is a picture of the 5 spokes I am going to run on the car. Here is a left and right shot of dash corners finished.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 07, 2010, 23:44:46 pm The corners are close but not perfect.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 07, 2010, 23:47:19 pm Steel ring primed and crush riveted in place, Wish I would have epoxyed the ring and inner fender together also. And finished door.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 07, 2010, 23:48:28 pm Inside shot.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Speed-Randy on May 09, 2010, 03:14:48 am The corners are close but not perfect. better send it to the crusher thenTitle: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Nico86 on May 09, 2010, 15:01:10 pm Nice job !
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: TexasTom on May 09, 2010, 19:04:08 pm Danny!
How do you roll the edge into the flanges, light hammer or ??? Looks so nice I had to buy a set! http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=963000 Thanks, TxT Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 09, 2010, 21:15:58 pm Hi tom, You can use a peice of 3/4 round bar and a flat faced body hammer if you got one. Start on the flats first and then the corner. Go around 4-5 times and finish in the corners , It will pull everything tight when finishing in corners. and dont over hammer !!!!!!!!!!!! And thanks nico
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Kaferdog on May 10, 2010, 02:41:22 am Hey Danny ..Love your work...!!!........I have a question...Looking back on your fuel line what type of tubing did you user ...?...also did you buy your mounts or make them for your fuel line ..?
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 10, 2010, 05:01:07 am Hi kaferdog, I used stainless for both fuel and brake lines. I made all brackets with the rubber grommets, Someday when I get caught up I will be makeing them forsale. But that will be down the road a bit. and thanks for the nice feedback.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Kaferdog on May 10, 2010, 05:33:49 am Hi kaferdog, I used stainless for both fuel and brake lines. I made all brackets with the rubber grommets, Someday when I get caught up I will be making them forsale. But that will be down the road a bit. and thanks for the nice feedback. Thanks Danny.....your master at what you do ..! I appreciate that talent...!... 8)Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 13, 2010, 15:43:07 pm Well after a little sanding, The shells finally painted
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 13, 2010, 15:44:22 pm couple more shots
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: gibber! on May 13, 2010, 16:23:33 pm Like it...!
8) Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: DKK - Lisa on May 13, 2010, 17:31:00 pm Looks great Danny! Did Randy help you? ;)
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: banditina on May 13, 2010, 17:45:29 pm great!!! beautiful job!!!
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Rick Meredith on May 13, 2010, 18:12:31 pm You mean you can still paint? ;D
I thought you had quit that bad habit! ;) Seriously though, looks really great. Do you have a target date for completion? Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 13, 2010, 20:08:16 pm Looks great Danny! Did Randy help you? ;) Thanks lisa, Randy only paints blue cars. Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 13, 2010, 20:09:36 pm Like it...! Thanks Gibber, I am glad its finnally done !!!!8) Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 13, 2010, 20:16:31 pm You mean you can still paint? ;D Well I remember now why I try not to paint complete cars, I am SOOOOOOOOOO tired of sanding !!!! If everything goes right I would like to finish this project by classic week-end 2011.I thought you had quit that bad habit! ;) Seriously though, looks really great. Do you have a target date for completion? Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: TexasTom on May 14, 2010, 12:43:02 pm DG ...
Lookin' SWEET! That body would look great on my pan ... ;D TxT Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 14, 2010, 16:43:16 pm Thanks tom,
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Kaferdog on May 14, 2010, 20:08:45 pm Danny ..I'm so envious of your talent !...Right on !!!... ;)
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: sofaking on May 15, 2010, 05:53:57 am So what color are you going to put over that white base coat? ;) ;) ;) Just messing with ya Danny it looks outstanding!!!
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: low oval on May 15, 2010, 05:59:02 am yea.....a master BATER! (I know, childish) sorry I couldn't resist. your work is simply amazing though, on a serious note. Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 15, 2010, 16:31:34 pm yea.....a master BATER! (I know, childish) sorry I couldn't resist. your work is simply amazing though, on a serious note. Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: DKK - Lisa on May 15, 2010, 16:37:03 pm yea.....a master BATER! (I know, childish) sorry I couldn't resist. your work is simply amazing though, on a serious note. Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 17, 2010, 19:27:56 pm Well I let it set as long as I could, So time to color sand. I started off by going around with a razor blade and shaved off any dust that landed in paint. (If you can feel it, You will see it !) Then I went around with 1000 grit and then 1500 grit. Here are the few things I used and water in bottle.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 17, 2010, 19:29:26 pm Couple shots of finished paint after rubbing
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 17, 2010, 19:31:42 pm Ya call me crazy, I rubbed the dash and all jams, Well that I could get to.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 17, 2010, 19:34:23 pm Big day for me, With all the wheel wells sprayed semi gloss black, I got the body back on the pan. Now the fun part bolting back together.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: jick on May 17, 2010, 19:38:50 pm i suppose it looks ok...... ;) ;)
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: plasticblack on May 17, 2010, 19:41:17 pm Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: DKK - Lisa on May 17, 2010, 20:24:01 pm You've got the cleanest shop I've ever seen... :o
Car looks shiny!! Stay focused Danny. Get 'er done ;) Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: vwcab on May 17, 2010, 20:36:46 pm :o GREAT work Danny,I love it. ;)
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Nico86 on May 17, 2010, 20:41:03 pm That looks super cool ! Great job ! 8)
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Rick Meredith on May 18, 2010, 01:08:11 am Looks pretty darn good!
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Zach Gomulka on May 18, 2010, 03:25:42 am Sharp! BC/CC?
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 18, 2010, 03:34:10 am Thanks everybody, Zack I use single stage but clear over it, Reason being B/C C/C to me doesnt adhere that well and the single stage seems to bite in a little better and then clear over while still wet.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Bryan67 on May 18, 2010, 04:09:37 am Beautiful. Nothing quite like Pearl White.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Cornpanzer on May 18, 2010, 13:18:50 pm Fantastic work! Makes me what to tear my car apart and do it right. ::)
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: OgCalLook on May 18, 2010, 13:51:23 pm Hard work & Talent = Bad-Ass!
Inspiration for us all 8) Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Chris W on May 19, 2010, 00:06:12 am Looks great on the pan! Thanks for posting pictures and updates!
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: DKK TOD on May 19, 2010, 00:49:27 am ;D Can't wait to see that Badass Gab Fab ride on the streets !! 8) (did you mean Classic 2010?) ???
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Worm on May 19, 2010, 03:40:17 am Hey Danny, I've got a 32Pict carb and a single port manifold you can have for your motor.........
And a coil covered in a Budweiser can........... Looks Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet Dude! That is some pro-fesh-shun-all job right there bro. Beautiful. Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Speed-Randy on May 19, 2010, 05:52:52 am Well I let it set as long as I could, So time to color sand. I started off by going around with a razor blade and shaved off any dust that landed in paint. (If you can feel it, You will see it !) Then I went around with 1000 grit and then 1500 grit. Here are the few things I used and water in bottle. Wow Danny, that first pic brought back some memories, razor blade, the light reflection next to your hand looks like 2 big gaggers. Not that I ever partook in such things ;DTitle: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Dan Mazur on May 19, 2010, 06:05:20 am Pass the straw, please! :o
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: IP359 on May 19, 2010, 11:52:22 am Amazing work, Danny !
Have we got a chance to see this beauty during the Classic ? Cheers, IP Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 19, 2010, 16:19:14 pm Well I let it set as long as I could, So time to color sand. I started off by going around with a razor blade and shaved off any dust that landed in paint. (If you can feel it, You will see it !) Then I went around with 1000 grit and then 1500 grit. Here are the few things I used and water in bottle. Wow Danny, that first pic brought back some memories, razor blade, the light reflection next to your hand looks like 2 big gaggers. Not that I ever partook in such things ;DTitle: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Hecker on May 20, 2010, 20:11:27 pm Danny, I was showing your quality work to a painter here at work....
He would like to know BRAND name of the paint you used -- he is going to paint his 70 soon...and what CLEAR???? thanks, Hecker.. Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 20, 2010, 22:05:46 pm Hi hector, I used concept 1 single stage for color and cleared while wet with concept 2021 clear by PPG. I bought it when I was still in ca. 6-7 years ago, But you can get it here in nevada. I do not know where you are located but some stuff is getting harder to get as the water base stuff in sneaking into play
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: jick on May 20, 2010, 23:35:30 pm All the minutae of engine specs and this cam or that cam gets me a little lost, but I really love all this shit about bodywork and paint..... Keep it coming Danny.....I'm sure I'm not the only one that's learning loads!
Thanks again ...... Jick Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: low oval on May 21, 2010, 05:54:45 am Danny,
what do you think of the water base paints, had my elky painted by one day in water, I think it looks good after a little over a year (and watching it drive by while standing on the curb). But I would hesitate to have a car that I'm not going to drive daily (expensive paint job) done with water. When I go to do the ghia next spring I'd like to know my options here in cali. jim Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Speed-Randy on May 21, 2010, 15:18:42 pm I can tell ou what he thinks. " He wouldn't paint the bottom side of a wheel barrow with that shit" :D
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 21, 2010, 15:52:27 pm There is + and - to water base stuff, But I havent used any and do not know how it holds up. But the clean up is great and you can recoat any time, Yoy dont need to sand if let set for more than 6-8 hours. You can spray a coat go on vacation for a month come back and recoat. I used it back in the mid 80s , hated it then but things have up graded since then. Plus there will be old painters if people started useing more . In the last year or so I have heard of 3 great painters die. from cancer. Jim there is a artical in the new hot rod mag on water based stuff.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 24, 2010, 17:56:26 pm The fun part, Now diggin out the stuff I have collected. A few NOS parts.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 24, 2010, 17:58:17 pm Parts that where cadplated and sorted out.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 24, 2010, 18:03:51 pm A few more NOS parts collected and starting to get the wireing sorted out.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 24, 2010, 18:06:58 pm A few body panels color sanded and bolted on, Thanks to karen my helpful girlfriend holding the parts while rubbing them on and a spare set of hands while bolting together.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 24, 2010, 18:08:42 pm Shot of the carb windows completed and a shot of dash, Dash trim needed.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Zach Gomulka on May 24, 2010, 18:20:44 pm Very clean, Danny. The front fender line looks great ;)
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: low oval on May 25, 2010, 05:37:38 am beautiful man, just beautiful.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: TexasTom on May 25, 2010, 11:56:17 am EPIC build and restoration.
Really fine how all the small details are coming together ... Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: 71CALRIPPER on May 25, 2010, 12:42:56 pm when can i book my 67 in with ya .... :o
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: jonathan on May 25, 2010, 14:32:11 pm Awesome progress Danny.Just a quick question if you don't mind,How do you find the gloss level holds up when you clear over single stage?I painted a golf of mine using that technique years ago and it seemed to haze up a bit.
On the subject of water based paint,we've been using it in the u.k for 10-15 years.(solvent is technically only for classics and commercial) Its only the basecoat that is water based so you still get a solvent primer beneath it and a solvent clear on top of it to seal it in. If anything the water based base coats have a better lay-down and atomisation with difficult metallics such as light blues,golds,silvers etc.The only real downer is the longer flash off times between coats,but newer booths are fitted with specific water based drying systems which has made this a bit quicker. What I'm trying to say is don't panic guys,it takes a bit of getting used to but it won't wash off in the rain! ;D Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 25, 2010, 15:53:52 pm Cheers everybody, Now I am fired up, I'm getting pulled in two directions, My car and customeer cars. I started clearing over single stage while wet some time ago, It seems to hold up. I sprayed my old 67 that brian plummer owns now about 10 years ago and it still looks pretty good and before that I had a bay window double cab that I did the same and held up. But paint has a way of breaking your heart some times. I have heard lots of good about water base, But would like to paint something that was not that important and see how it holds up here in nevada. Again thanks everybody
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Neil Davies on May 25, 2010, 16:26:41 pm Awesome progress Danny.Just a quick question if you don't mind,How do you find the gloss level holds up when you clear over single stage?I painted a golf of mine using that technique years ago and it seemed to haze up a bit. I've seen that on my car which my brother used to own - all cellulose, base and clear - the clear just hazed up in moist weather. It made a dark red car look pink... The disappointment with the paint job was enough to turn my brother away from old cars for good - 14 months restoring the car with my Dad and I, then within three months the paint went bad. He parked the car and left it, it got used for maybe 3 years in the last 13. :-\ Did we make the mistake of letting the colour go hard, then colour sanding with 1200, then clear over the top? Was there enough of a key for the clear to bite into? I'm repainting the car next week (just a 20ft job!) and I'm not sure if I need to take off the clear coats and get back to solid paint? ??? Sorry for the hi-jack Danny, your car looks awesome! Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: low oval on May 25, 2010, 21:27:01 pm Cheers everybody, Now I am fired up, I'm getting pulled in two directions, My car and customeer cars. I started clearing over single stage while wet some time ago, It seems to hold up. I sprayed my old 67 that brian plummer owns now about 10 years ago and it still looks pretty good and before that I had a bay window double cab that I did the same and held up. But paint has a way of breaking your heart some times. I have heard lots of good about water base, But would like to paint something that was not that important and see how it holds up here in nevada. Again thanks everybody next time your down, I'll drive my elky which has a cheapo one day paint job. don't look at the quality of bodywork etc. (it's a one day daily driver) just the paint. It has been a year and a half outside car and she still shines great, which is why I asked your opinion. the ghia is on deck.Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Rennsurfer on May 26, 2010, 06:22:03 am Looking good, Danny... what camera are you using for these shots? They look well composed and the lighting is good, too.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Dan Mazur on May 26, 2010, 06:46:30 am Looking good, Danny... what camera are you using for these shots? They look well composed and the lighting is good, too. spoken like a true photographer! Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: vwcab on May 26, 2010, 09:45:15 am Hey Danny,this is allready an awesome car,and it isn't even finished yet !!!!!! :o
But I have a (stupid?) question,why are the wheel wells painted in 2 colors(black and the bumpermounts bodycolor)?Why not paint it all black or all bodycolor?(and keep posting the pics) Peter ;) Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Speed-Randy on May 26, 2010, 14:08:47 pm visual impact
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 26, 2010, 16:29:29 pm Hey Danny,this is allready an awesome car,and it isn't even finished yet !!!!!! :o To tell ya the truth, I dont know. Just a idea and tryed it. Jurys not in yet on if I totaly like it or notBut I have a (stupid?) question,why are the wheel wells painted in 2 colors(black and the bumpermounts bodycolor)?Why not paint it all black or all bodycolor?(and keep posting the pics) Peter ;) Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 26, 2010, 16:33:06 pm Looking good, Danny... what camera are you using for these shots? They look well composed and the lighting is good, too. Thanks mark, It a little nikon CoolPix S610. I am still learning or Just getting lucky with the lighting. Thanks again.Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Worm on May 26, 2010, 19:29:54 pm The jury has commisurated and the verdict is in on the fender wells
I officially rule to keep the fender wells exactly as they reside. (gavel noise) Judge Worm Presiding and interim Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 26, 2010, 20:06:23 pm Thanks worm. Except there not undercoated but spray like the outside but just semi gloss black, Hell where not running the baja 1000 in it. Thanks again worm
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Casey on May 27, 2010, 05:19:00 am Solid as a rock, Danny! Hats off to ya! Looking forward to seeing it in person.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Dave Rosique on May 27, 2010, 05:31:13 am Nice Danny!! Your car is a dose of reality on what it actually takes to build a stand alone car... Thanks again for the build photos and lessons :) Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: TexasTom on May 27, 2010, 19:37:38 pm DANNY!
I got the carb windows in the mail today ... Man these things are NICE! You must be some kind of self-automated-metal-molesting-MACHINE! After all, I know what kind of fuel you run on! ;) ;D Your parts are every bit as nice as they appear ... actually even nicer. Love to be your apprentice ... Alright, get back to work! TxT Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Speed-Randy on May 27, 2010, 23:55:17 pm Don't be a pickle swinger Tom. ::)
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Dan Mazur on May 28, 2010, 00:01:18 am Better to swing than to fork!
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: TexasTom on May 28, 2010, 00:46:48 am Don't be a pickle swinger Tom. ::) Don't know what yer gettin' at ... but sounds like we're headed for a good old fashioned Texas Ass-Whipping .. we can do it right out in the parking lot! ;D LMAO! Aw hell, I don't care ... his stuff is nice & nicer than I can do myself. Point made. Have a great day, where-ever you are. TxT Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 28, 2010, 15:20:33 pm Solid as a rock, Danny! Hats off to ya! Looking forward to seeing it in person. Thanks casey, But you and jims car kinda inspired how my car has came out.Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 28, 2010, 15:22:29 pm Nice Danny!! Your car is a dose of reality on what it actually takes to build a stand alone car... Thanks again for the build photos and lessons :) Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 28, 2010, 15:23:43 pm DANNY! Thanks tom, Glad you like the windows.I got the carb windows in the mail today ... Man these things are NICE! You must be some kind of self-automated-metal-molesting-MACHINE! After all, I know what kind of fuel you run on! ;) ;D Your parts are every bit as nice as they appear ... actually even nicer. Love to be your apprentice ... Alright, get back to work! TxT Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: SPEEDWELL66 on May 29, 2010, 06:36:54 am HERMOSO!!!!!
thanks danny for sharing the photos of that amazing restoration... SALUDOS AMIGO THE BEAN NATION HOMIE Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Lee.C on May 29, 2010, 12:29:08 pm Awesome work Danny - I'll be sending you over some cash on Monday :)
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Rennsurfer on May 29, 2010, 15:52:42 pm Awesome work Danny - I'll be sending you over some cash on Monday :) Cool, so Dave is already paid off? Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Lee.C on May 29, 2010, 16:18:32 pm Awesome work Danny - I'll be sending you over some cash on Monday :) Cool, so Dave is already paid off? nope monday also, as well as a few other :-[ :) anyway back to Mr Gabbard's awesome work ;) Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Bill Lopez on May 29, 2010, 21:21:35 pm hey Danny, your bug looks bitchin... the time you spended with boyd really shows.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on June 01, 2010, 03:04:03 am Thanks Bill. Well between oil downs this week-end at bugarama in sac, I managed with the help of karen and a extra set of hands bolted a few parts on.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on June 01, 2010, 03:05:43 am Few more shots
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on June 01, 2010, 03:08:23 am Found a glovebox trim peice at bugarama, Sanded and polished this morning.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on June 01, 2010, 04:44:28 am Thanks mark, Feel like I was in high sckool again putting it together. Haveing fun. I found a vent section you can have for your decklid, I will bring it to you classic week-end, So I dont lose it in the VW parts cave . Kinda funny I put stuff away so I will not loose it, Ya then I cant find it.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: DKK - Lisa on June 01, 2010, 05:51:53 am Thanks mark, Feel like I was in high sckool again putting it together. Haveing fun. I found a vent section you can have for your decklid, I will bring it to you classic week-end, So I dont lose it in the VW parts cave . Kinda funny I put stuff away so I will not loose it, Ya then I cant find it. Danny, you suffer from A.D.O.S. Attention Deficit... Oooooh Shiny! Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Rick Meredith on June 01, 2010, 06:14:32 am Danny, you suffer from A.D.O.S. Attention Deficit... Oooooh Shiny! ROFL!!!! Too true!! Trying to keep up with him at the BOR swap meet was a challenge! Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: 58vw on June 01, 2010, 07:43:47 am that thing is awesome...great work
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Rick Meredith on June 03, 2010, 05:38:11 am After seeing this car in person, all I can say is that the pictures don't do it justice.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Jim Ratto on June 03, 2010, 20:16:10 pm Cool thing about this topic, Danny, is how well you've documented all the way through. And even beyond that, that you share your secrets to success on this project. The internet is full of guys that talk big, but don't tell anybody how they did whatever it was they were beating their chest about. Too cool that you taught us all your tricks. The sign of a good guy.
Car's looking great. Jim Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on June 04, 2010, 01:55:58 am that thing is awesome...great work Thank you.Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on June 04, 2010, 02:07:02 am Cool thing about this topic, Danny, is how well you've documented all the way through. And even beyond that, that you share your secrets to success on this project. The internet is full of guys that talk big, but don't tell anybody how they did whatever it was they were beating their chest about. Too cool that you taught us all your tricks. The sign of a good guy. Just want to say thanks Jim, Thats about the nicest complement I have ever got. I was lucky to have worked for some of the guys I have, And I would like to thank the guys like phil remmington and the don opers and the larry craigs in the world for takeing a punk like me and spend the time to bring them along. The way I look at it somebody showed me, Why not show somebody else, Plus its fun to watch somebody pick up something you do and go with it. Anyway thanks again jim.Car's looking great. Jim Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Jim Ratto on June 04, 2010, 16:04:09 pm Cool thing about this topic, Danny, is how well you've documented all the way through. And even beyond that, that you share your secrets to success on this project. The internet is full of guys that talk big, but don't tell anybody how they did whatever it was they were beating their chest about. Too cool that you taught us all your tricks. The sign of a good guy. Just want to say thanks Jim, Thats about the nicest complement I have ever got. I was lucky to have worked for some of the guys I have, And I would like to thank the guys like phil remmington and the don opers and the larry craigs in the world for takeing a punk like me and spend the time to bring them along. The way I look at it somebody showed me, Why not show somebody else, Plus its fun to watch somebody pick up something you do and go with it. Anyway thanks again jim.Car's looking great. Jim Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on June 04, 2010, 17:45:53 pm Ya jim its a shame that some people are so guarded and afraid that somebody might one up them, Seen alot of it in shops and design studios that I worked in. We use to call them HERO's. Ego's can be handicaps sometimes ! Well enough of that, Its a whole new topic. Just be patient is what I told my students . You work at something and your not the first generation to walk upright most things can be figured out. Jim you shine brite in other areas. Again thanks
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: TexasTom on July 02, 2010, 00:15:41 am Danny,
It's been a while. Got any updates or is it just a dust bin now? :'( Should be getting a delivery here soon ... the good stuff! ;) Take care, TxT Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Cornpanzer on July 02, 2010, 01:44:46 am Danny, you worked for Phil Remington? Wow!
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on July 02, 2010, 03:50:28 am He was a hard ass, but a great fabricator. Guess thats why I got along working next to him, Well being a hard ass. I went by to say hi a few months ago. He is in his 90s and still works everyday like he was in his 40s
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: QUEENJOJO on July 13, 2010, 03:53:58 am Looks good Gabbard....Nice shop also.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on July 13, 2010, 04:27:39 am Thanks Joni , Steal alot to do !
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: QUEENJOJO on July 13, 2010, 20:23:33 pm nothing but time, you love what you do & keeps you out of TROUBLE!
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: thejohn66 on July 13, 2010, 20:35:27 pm Loving the car it is looking great 8)
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: marc1951 on July 14, 2010, 05:08:23 am [/quote] you're welcome. It's nice to see someone with your talent be so open about "how to do it." OF course, with a monkey like me, you could show me a billion times and I would still fumble it up into a mess somehow! [/quote] I agree..you can have the best teachers, but you still need to have the talent, the passion, and the creativity to be as good as Danny. Marc Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Kaferdog on July 14, 2010, 07:28:39 am [/quote] I agree..you can have the best teachers, but you still need to have the talent, the passion, and the creativity to be as good as Danny. Marc [/quote]I fully agree....!! Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on July 14, 2010, 15:28:02 pm Thanks guys and thats very kind what you guys wrote. Hopefully have some more progress soon.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: DKK Ted on July 14, 2010, 20:45:20 pm This place is full of talent and Craftsmen. ;D
Ted Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Speed-Randy on July 15, 2010, 00:28:16 am Hopefully have some more progress soon. God I hope so, 10 pages on this thread and your not finished yet, WTF? ;DTitle: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Wout on August 03, 2010, 21:34:45 pm Amazing!!!
Deep respect! gr Wout Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on August 14, 2010, 04:09:44 am Thanks Wout ! Well finished a big job and found some time to do a little more FRICKEN sanding. Also did a little tuneing on some shifter knobs for a couple bugpack shifter's I got from rick sadler from bug pack in there prototype stage a couple years ago. Nice shifter!!
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: jonathan on August 14, 2010, 15:03:31 pm Awesome work,as ever.Loving the panel stand for the doors,nothing worse than banging the gun against the stand when painting the inside of a door.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: QUEENJOJO on August 15, 2010, 05:34:18 am your shop was real clean and the cars looked GREAT! Im glad we had time to stop and see ya.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: IP359 on August 15, 2010, 09:50:19 am Danny,
If perfection exists, your car and your job are the best examples ! Congrats and thanks to share. Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: autohausdolby on August 19, 2010, 11:02:42 am Awesome stuff :) Love the Weber windows too!
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on August 19, 2010, 15:42:59 pm Thanks ip359, Now I just got to finish it, The road is getting shorter. Good seeinig you joni, Thanks for droppin by
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on August 19, 2010, 15:54:36 pm Awesome stuff :) Love the Weber windows too! Thanks and I make the windows for sale If you know anyone that might need them. Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: autohausdolby on August 19, 2010, 16:44:48 pm If the bank manager says OK I'll need some after this weekend :D
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on August 22, 2010, 21:50:00 pm Finished rubbing paint on doors and got them mounted. Dug out the nos latchs and door handle and got everything adjusted. Starting to look like a car. FINALLY !
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: DKK Ted on August 22, 2010, 21:52:50 pm Looking real good Danny!
Ted Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on August 22, 2010, 22:01:05 pm Thanks ted, Here are a few more.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Zach Gomulka on August 22, 2010, 22:16:07 pm Very clean, Daniel!
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: low oval on August 23, 2010, 05:43:48 am Danny, the car is looking awesome.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Mags on August 23, 2010, 06:10:49 am Thats will be real cool and nich Callook car Danny,
i hope i can see thats car next year. Mags Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: TexasTom on August 23, 2010, 17:59:15 pm Clean shop too ... obvious advantage to not having to use body filler! :D
Really nice D-man. Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Wout on August 23, 2010, 21:27:43 pm Really nice! So clean and simple!
gr Wout Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on August 24, 2010, 00:39:15 am Very clean, Daniel! Thanks zack. Its starting to get fun!Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on August 24, 2010, 00:41:44 am Danny, the car is looking awesome. Thanks Jim, as soon as I get that headliner in, The windows with original DKK stickers from rick will be going in, Been a long time since I have said that.Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on August 24, 2010, 00:43:49 am Clean shop too ... obvious advantage to not having to use body filler! :D Thanks tom and a shot from your brothers of jack for you, O-YA filler is for makeing money$$$Really nice D-man. Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on August 24, 2010, 00:44:58 am Thats will be real cool and nich Callook car Danny, Thanks Mags, Did you get your windows In??i hope i can see thats car next year. Mags Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on August 24, 2010, 00:46:06 am Really nice! So clean and simple! Thanks Wout, Less is more sometimes !gr Wout Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on August 24, 2010, 00:52:55 am My eyes are old, so Danny... are those real EMPI 5 spokes that are sand blasted? I hope so... 'cause they sure look great on those pics. Car's coming together very nicely. Thanks fred, They are NOS that I cleaned with aluma-prep and filed, sanded and had hector at al-brite polishing, redo the lips. Then had a guy machine some new caps that I Had ingraved GAB-FAB. Spent lots of time on those silly wheels Thanks again for noticeing. Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on October 24, 2010, 04:34:20 am Was waiting on parts for welder and wrong ones showed up friday, So this is how saturday started ! Any body hate jacking a lowered vw up, After 30 years I finally made a set of these today before I started working on car. Now I can get a fricken floor jack under car !!!
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on October 24, 2010, 04:38:16 am Now for the reason to get it off the ground ! I needed to get to level so I could polish paint around bumper areas, Where after bumpers are mounted will be hard to get buffer into and rub paint.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on October 24, 2010, 04:47:45 am Now a few shots of bumpers mounted. And yes I know the rear over rider tubes are 67 and the car is a 62. If you new how many hours I hammered and metalfinshed these bumpers you would use them to, Please look close at them if you ever see car. After striping chrome off the parts they where spray with lay-out dye and a file ran over all surfaces till real straight and all peices where fit and gapped very closely. Even after they where copper plated I got back and block sanded then sent to hector at al-brite polishing, Hectors one of the best polishers I have ever met. After all that back to get plated. Back to why theres 67 overriders, I am not going to do the car after all.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: speedwell on October 24, 2010, 15:14:40 pm very nice car danny , i really like it 8)
ps: is this rick's car behind yours ??? any updates? Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on October 24, 2010, 16:08:30 pm Thanks fabs, Just waiting on parts for ricks car !
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: 1957lowlight on October 24, 2010, 18:41:59 pm Indeed, This is a very nice car. Very subtile. Just clean, a nice set of wheels and this rocks like hell.
Well done. Philip Steenackers flatline Lowriders Belgium Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: dirk zeyen on October 24, 2010, 20:26:16 pm nice nice nice!!! :o
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Zach Gomulka on October 26, 2010, 00:24:01 am My buddy runs '67 rear over riders on his oval. Just to piss people off ;D
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on October 26, 2010, 01:09:33 am Thanks guys on no 67 jokes, I just dont have it in me to do any more rear bumper parts at the time. I will be useing repo stickers on the caps going on the 60 car, I had the caps machined from a hunk of alum for the cow-look car, If you look close they are ingraved GAB-FAB ! Again thanks for all the great feedback, Hopefully I will finish it someday !!
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: javabug on October 26, 2010, 01:40:30 am I have some sweet rusty bumpers that would create an unexpected contrast on that car. If you're willing to really push the envelope, that is.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Dan Mazur on October 26, 2010, 02:30:46 am ps: is this rick's car behind yours ??? any updates? Yeah, what he said!! Did Rick's car become a parts-car or something??? Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on November 11, 2010, 00:26:14 am Had sometime this morning, So I mounted my mid mount.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on November 11, 2010, 00:29:52 am I broke loose all hardware on tranny and shifted it till mount was even on both sides. Then ground pad to fit. And tightened eveyrthing back in place.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on November 11, 2010, 00:34:38 am If the pan was not painted I would have welded peices on that the red pad seats on, I am not going to be winding this thing up to 10 grand and lauching ! So holpfully the pad will last. And the two large allen bolts in front of tranny on pan , They are or it is a adjustable torstion houseing.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Speed-Randy on November 11, 2010, 01:11:18 am If the pan was not painted I would have welded peices on that the red pad seats on, I am not going to be winding this thing up to 10 grand and lauching ! So holpfully the pad will last. And the two large allen bolts in front of tranny on pan , They are or it is a adjustable torstion houseing. slackerTitle: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on November 11, 2010, 01:21:14 am Ya, Thats what happens when your down to stems and seeds ! Mark I bought the adjustable section from mekensies in anaheim , Kinda like auto haus for the off road guys. Kinda a bitch installing. You have to cut out everything around it, To get to where you can weld new one back in. That and cutting the stock one out square!
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Worm on November 11, 2010, 04:31:15 am Geez Danny why dont you clean that thing!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on November 11, 2010, 04:51:22 am I do, every time I shower ! How ya doing worm ?
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on November 18, 2010, 05:14:16 am Here is a bracket that I made for my battery cut-off switch. I am makeing a knob that looks like heater knob for the key.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on November 18, 2010, 05:18:42 am Doing some plumbing from resevoire to mastercylinder. Stainless tube i welded together for master. And I used a oval fluid tank or can and made a little alum tray to keep any drips off paint
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on November 18, 2010, 05:20:30 am Mocked up, And now take it apart and clean and paint .
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Kaferdog on November 18, 2010, 09:30:10 am I am impressed .....AGAIN...!!... ;D
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: low oval on November 18, 2010, 09:39:15 am that's it! i'm not doing anything else on my bug till you finish this car. Or at least email me before you do these mods so I can see if I want to wait.
Nice job! Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: vwcab on November 18, 2010, 12:41:15 pm that's it! i'm not doing anything else on my bug till you finish this car. Or at least email me before you do these mods so I can see if I want to wait. X 2,so many neat tricks and modifications. Nice job! Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: 61SNRF on November 18, 2010, 16:21:30 pm [attachment=1]
Don't mean to be a spoiler, but you know this limits the function of having a dual circuit M/C, right? Someone needs to make a stealth reservoir with two chambers and two feed hoses to provide fluid to each port. In case of catastophic failure of one circuit, there would still be a supply of fluid to the remaining circuit. Otherwise, outstanding attention to detail and craftsmanship. Well done Danny. Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: DKK - Lisa on November 18, 2010, 16:53:48 pm that's it! i'm not doing anything else on my bug till you finish this car. Or at least email me before you do these mods so I can see if I want to wait. Anything else? Have you been wrenching on the Oval? ???Nice job! Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: roland on November 18, 2010, 17:20:23 pm [attachment=1] Don't mean to be a spoiler, but you know this limits the function of having a dual circuit M/C, right? Someone needs to make a stealth reservoir with two chambers and two feed hoses to provide fluid to each port. In case of catastophic failure of one circuit, there would still be a supply of fluid to the remaining circuit. Otherwise, outstanding attention to detail and craftsmanship. Well done Danny. Something like that? : ;) (not my work btw, but good stuff!) Right, I finally done something thats worth posting up! ;D The first part of this was siamising two brake fluid resevoirs together, as the car will be duel circuit, and I didn't want to fit a later plastic reservoiur. (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k228/deanodynosaurs/BrakeFluidResevoir25.jpg) I was actually really pleased with how this looked. :) Next up was to cut the wheel well to accept it, and adjust the pressing. I was really nervous about doing as if I messsed it up their was no going back! :'( Anyway here's how it turned out! I think i'm happy with it! ;D (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k228/deanodynosaurs/BrakeFluidResevoir01.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k228/deanodynosaurs/BrakeFluidResevoir04.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k228/deanodynosaurs/BrakeFluidResevoir05.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k228/deanodynosaurs/BrakeFluidResevoir07.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k228/deanodynosaurs/BrakeFluidResevoir11.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k228/deanodynosaurs/BrakeFluidResevoir13.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k228/deanodynosaurs/BrakeFluidResevoir18.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k228/deanodynosaurs/BrakeFluidResevoir21.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k228/deanodynosaurs/BrakeFluidResevoir23.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k228/deanodynosaurs/BrakeFluidResevoir24.jpg) Anyway, just thought I'd give you a bit more of a update! :) Dude 8) And nice work Danny, as always! Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on November 18, 2010, 20:04:26 pm [attachment=1] Thanks for your input and I see what your talking about, But I dont see this part failing and starveing any fluid. If I'm correct duel circuit meaning theres a plunger for each front and rear brakes that fluid is being pushed. instead of one plunger for both front and rear,Thats what should be of concern in brake fluid being lost.Don't mean to be a spoiler, but you know this limits the function of having a dual circuit M/C, right? Someone needs to make a stealth reservoir with two chambers and two feed hoses to provide fluid to each port. In case of catastophic failure of one circuit, there would still be a supply of fluid to the remaining circuit. Otherwise, outstanding attention to detail and craftsmanship. Well done Danny. Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: 61SNRF on November 18, 2010, 20:18:43 pm The system is a failsafe in the event of some extreme failures and will probably never be tested in real life, so it's splitting hairs anyway :).
The idea behind the extra capacity of a separete reservoir is to ensure there is a adequate supply of fluid for the remaining good circuit. In your design, if there is a failure of one circuit there is little fluid in reserve for the remaining circuit. I think a small improvement would be to put the Y right behind the reservoir so that you at least had the pipes and hoses to retain a small supply of fluid for each circuit indepenant of the other. Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: gibber! on November 18, 2010, 20:19:45 pm Thanks for your input and I see what your talking about, But I dont see this part failing and starveing any fluid. If I'm correct duel circuit meaning theres a plunger for each front and rear brakes that fluid is being pushed. instead of one plunger for both front and rear,Thats what should be of concern in brake fluid being lost. I suppose you're right. As long as there is only a failure in one of the circuits i.e. front or rear, then the other should retain the fluid already in the brake lines and still function. Normally dual circuits are basically two independent systems with two reservoirs just contained together. Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: 61SNRF on November 18, 2010, 20:30:55 pm A long standing design philosophy is Form follows Function. If you're going to change or modify any system then it should perform as good or better than the system it replaces.
Then make it look purdy ;). Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Rick Meredith on November 18, 2010, 20:39:38 pm The system is a failsafe in the event of some extreme failures and will probably never be tested in real life, so it's splitting hairs anyway :). The idea behind the extra capacity of a separete reservoir is to ensure there is a adequate supply of fluid for the remaining good circuit. In your design, if there is a failure of one circuit there is little fluid in reserve for the remaining circuit. I think a small improvement would be to put the Y right behind the reservoir so that you at least had the pipes and hoses to retain a small supply of fluid for each circuit indepenant of the other. I think on the '67s they had a common reservoir with a little "dam" in it to separate the circuits. They could share the fluid up to the level of the dam. Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on November 18, 2010, 21:59:29 pm I just made due with what I had. This deal is very low risk , you could probably cork the end of tube and drive it a hundred thousand miles and never have a problem. And if everybody followed the form and function rule you would not see 145s in the front of a lowered vw . Sorry if I sound like I am ranting.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: 61SNRF on November 19, 2010, 04:16:16 am No, you're right. I knew someone would say something so I threw it out there.
It might have something to do with the original Federal Safety requirements that there was a complete separate system for each circuit. In actuality, I see little need for a large reserve of fluid in a drum brake car. Disc brake cars may require a little more reserve due to pad wear displacing the fluid. What I would like to see is an early reservoir split apart and a divider inserted down the middle with two outlets on the bottom. This would be a stealth way to hide the dual reservoirs. Running 145's is a little different than adapting a late model brake system to an early car too. I still believe in the three F's. Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on January 12, 2011, 05:26:33 am Trying to get some loose ends like plumbing and electrical sorted out. I ended up with a faucet fuel pump and made a bracket to rubber mount. Painted and ready for install. And a bosch swith to turn on and off, Just want to thank paul or (plastic back) for switch !! God I hope this is DOT approved !!!!
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on January 12, 2011, 05:31:54 am Few more shots of painted and installed. And will use braided line from pump to stainless bulk head fittings in tunnel of pan.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on January 12, 2011, 05:42:48 am Few things in trunk that I finished. 1st is a little plate to locate spare from slideing around and rubbing paint. and the finished brake fluid reservoir finished and painted and mounted.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on January 12, 2011, 05:44:55 am And the alum knob I am going to use to make key for hella battery cut-off swith to look like heater knob.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: 58vw on January 12, 2011, 05:53:50 am that is trick....very cool idea...awesome work ;D
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Chris W on January 12, 2011, 06:07:40 am Great work as always!! I like the way you did the brake line through the tunnel to the passenger side.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: TexasTom on January 16, 2011, 23:03:46 pm DG,
Awesome work on the details! That fuel pump mount is the TITS! :o ... super clean. And, the stock switch is the only thing to use ... back when I built my '67 race car I used lighted knobs (like emergency/defroster(green means GO!) flasher) so I'd know when everything was on; one for the ignition and one for fuel ... worked GREAT. Also love the knob for the main cutoff ... just SUPER clean, as always. TxT you can barely see the green lensed knobs ...π Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: TexasTom on January 17, 2011, 17:06:18 pm By the way, what tool and/or process do you use to roll the edge over on the fuel pump mounting bracket?
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on January 17, 2011, 19:54:37 pm Thanks tom and chris, Tom the process is called hammer forming. You make a pattern and transfer and cut out to blocks of alum the shape of part to be, Can also be made of hardwood ! I usually only use hard wood on soft materials like alum , brass , copper. So now blocks are cut and holes drilled for bolting blocks together, Same holes in this case that pump will mount to. Now add a peice of material that part is going to be made into and scribe around blocks with dividers to get the sides or material to be hammerd down, and go make parts. DO NOT try and hammer complete in one hit, Go around several times turning edge very slow, So material dos not ball up. Again thanks Tom, Or brother of JACK ! That shot glass is working out fine!
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: speedwell on February 25, 2011, 22:42:43 pm any updates dany ???
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on March 11, 2011, 00:45:55 am Hi fabs, Here is a little work I have been doing on the running boards. First pictures are of the untouched new running boards that to me dont fit that well !
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on March 11, 2011, 00:51:17 am Well as we can all see, They are a bit short on the ends!!! So first thing is to make a pattern of what there suppose be. So I made alum ends and trimed them to fit, Later I will overlay them on added areas welded to running boards. And trim and turn a new 90 degree flange on all the ends.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on March 11, 2011, 00:54:05 am Now I will cut the ends off and weld filler strip on the ends. And a sample before and after.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on March 11, 2011, 00:56:03 am Now for the finished parts fit to car.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on March 11, 2011, 01:03:29 am Couple close ups of front fenders and of before and after rear corners
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Zach Gomulka on March 11, 2011, 01:51:49 am Where did you get those boards, Danny? The WW ones I put on AssHull's ride fit nicely.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on March 11, 2011, 01:55:38 am I hate to say it but WW, The ones on my 60 were not much better, And both cars have original german fenders.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Zach Gomulka on March 11, 2011, 02:02:11 am Really? Damn. Hope they didn't change manufacturers or something...
In any case, looking great Daniel! Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Diederick/DVK on March 11, 2011, 09:48:28 am awesome job danny, great fabbing once again!
i got my stainless steel running boards from a german supplier, can't remember the name, but they set me back 250 EUR a few years ago. on the other hand they made a notable difference from the moment i mounted them. Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on March 11, 2011, 18:22:35 pm Thanks guys and did running boards from the dealer ever fit, I dont remember. Well here are a couple shots of plumming the back half of car, Stainless steel hard lines and holley regulator.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Kaferdog on March 11, 2011, 20:08:22 pm Nice fit danny...Does the running board rubber fit it ...?...I know I've seen some rubber that seems to be longer than the running board itself..?
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on March 11, 2011, 20:28:09 pm Ya, I got lucky and the rubber mat is a little long, I am going to give them about a 1/2 border and paint the running board ends body color. The reason is hopefully the gap between fender and runningboard will show up better, Kinda like a 35-37 ford coupe
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: TexasTom on March 11, 2011, 21:09:02 pm ... GEEZ Danny! ... ;)
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on March 11, 2011, 21:44:53 pm Tom, Just a little weed and a little time !!!
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: TexasTom on March 11, 2011, 22:17:50 pm Awesome Danny ... if that's all it takes ... hmmm ;)
Somehow I don't think I'd have the same results.LOL. Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: TexasTom on May 10, 2011, 00:13:43 am Got any updates/sneak peeks for us Danny?
TxT Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 12, 2011, 00:54:45 am Here ya go tom. Couple shots of jack , I mean couple shots of the running boards finished
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 12, 2011, 00:57:45 am Also finished up with the door windows, My least favorite job to do !
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 12, 2011, 01:03:46 am And did a little work on the stock wheel, Cut bottom ring off on the band saw and then filed the thumb pads on ends to the same shape as chrome strips on dash and polished and then painted everything white to match.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Speed-Randy on May 12, 2011, 05:43:23 am Damn!!! You need a hobby.....oh um....nevermind
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: WCB Hitler's Hot Rod on May 12, 2011, 07:13:30 am EPIC work Danny! You've got a little over a month left for the Classic. No time to milk the cow. :D
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 12, 2011, 09:53:40 am Thanks steve, Did I say 2011 or 2012 classic ? Hell I never finish anything!! LOL
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: 71CALRIPPER on May 12, 2011, 09:58:44 am Its the small details...
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Jon on May 12, 2011, 11:12:14 am Outstanding work as usual! But seems like you got "shrinkage" on the running boards... not the look you were shooting for I guess?
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Jeff68 on May 12, 2011, 13:35:59 pm Beautiful work as always! I'm sure it looks even better in person.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: TexasTom on May 12, 2011, 14:12:45 pm DAYaaam! ;)
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Zach Gomulka on May 12, 2011, 14:54:38 pm Lookin great Danny! But you know you coulda picked up a 64-65 wheel and horn push, and had a lot less work to do?? ;)
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 12, 2011, 15:37:39 pm Thanks guys, Zack I had the wheel already and still would have had to do the same work to it. and JHU the running boards are a little longer now that I added to the ends
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: TexasTom on May 12, 2011, 15:41:24 pm So Danny, have you developed or finalized specs on the plant?
Still working on the dual 28PCIs? 1600? 2387? 2819? 8) Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 12, 2011, 16:01:20 pm Hey tom have everything but heads , 78x90.5 , 5.5 carrillo rods, k7 with 1.4 rockers , And I am at about 5000 foot so compresion will be 9.5 to 1. Ya I'm still looking for another carb for the 40 HP motor going in the flintgrey 60 bug, Hell to many parts to keep up with!!!
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Lee.C on May 15, 2011, 09:24:56 am Tom, Just a little weed and a little time !!! ;D ;) :)Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: 58vw on May 15, 2011, 22:43:27 pm very nice danny..awesome work as usual
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: QUEENJOJO on May 18, 2011, 22:38:47 pm Looks real good Gabbard!
ya know i have a little dent on my car that needs some love... Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 18, 2011, 22:57:44 pm Thanks joni !! Its MR.Gabbard And loven ya get !! Send me a picture of the dent.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: PiL on August 10, 2011, 09:13:46 am Hi Danny
I've been looking at the mod you did to the pan (removable tunnel section). I've started building my new project and have been thinking about adding a similar mod but was wondering if you lost much torsional strength when doing this? I've a spare pan that I've taken the complete lower panel off to use for spare sections, right from front to the rear of the frame horms and the remaining tunnel section is extremely flimsy now (although it does not have pan sections in it and, as I say it's the complete panel rather than removing part of it as you did). Thanks Paul Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: speedwell on January 06, 2012, 11:57:46 am danny any update about the project ::) i would like to see what it look now
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Peter on January 06, 2012, 15:34:27 pm me 2!!
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on January 06, 2012, 18:52:57 pm Sorry to say, There's not much done on it lately, Been working on my original flintgray 1960 bug. Just need to make manifold for the dual 28 pci-1 carbs for the 40 hp motor and then get it running. Just never enough hours in a day.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: speedwell on January 06, 2012, 19:09:24 pm thx danny
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: speedwell on May 09, 2013, 10:18:17 am any more updates Danny??
thx fabs Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 14, 2013, 01:50:43 am Hi Fabs, Not to much been going on with the car. Got seat frames ready to paint. Getting ready to start mocking up motor. Here is a couple shots of the decklid I building for it. The vents will have stainless screen inserts that will bolt in from the backside when finished
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Jim Ratto on May 14, 2013, 03:25:27 am The decklid is very cool Danny, glad to see a new approach. 8)
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 14, 2013, 16:57:16 pm The decklid is very cool Danny, glad to see a new approach. 8) Thanks Jim, Glad ya like!Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Speed-Randy on May 14, 2013, 18:24:25 pm Not just the same old shit on any of your cars. So many details that most knuckleheads just walk right past.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: TexasTom on May 20, 2013, 02:03:51 am Knucklehead Automotive!
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Lee.C on May 20, 2013, 16:21:12 pm Danny can you give me some tips on making those "Lips" :)
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on May 20, 2013, 17:19:45 pm Danny can you give me some tips on making those "Lips" :) Buy educated tools lee !!Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Lee.C on May 20, 2013, 21:47:25 pm Danny can you give me some tips on making those "Lips" :) Buy educated tools lee !!Huh :) Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Speed-Randy on May 21, 2013, 01:00:30 am he means tools that already know how to make the parts, i.e. theyve done them before, i.e. they dont exist, just start hammerin, thats what he did
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on October 25, 2013, 18:32:54 pm Little update on the interior
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on October 25, 2013, 18:36:32 pm Got back last week from so-cal and picked seats up from Gabe's while down. Anybody know where to get some tomato soup color'd carpet ?
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: speedwell on October 25, 2013, 19:24:07 pm nice work as usual Danny
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: modnrod on October 26, 2013, 03:08:59 am The powdercoat colour matches perfectly to my eyes, nice!
8) Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: TexasTom on October 26, 2013, 14:56:17 pm Here are a few sources I found with a quick search:
http://www.accmats.com/Products/Flooring/Material.aspx http://www.perfectfit.com/36927/Auto-Carpets.html http://site.qualitycarinterior.com/custom-color.html That color reminds me of the upholstery in a '69 Indy 500 edition Camaro ... that surely wouldn't be hard to come by. They called it red or medium red I believe: https://www.yearone.com/Product/1967-81-camaro/6769fred Lookin' Good, DG! Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Cornpanzer on December 11, 2019, 05:18:48 am Whatever happened to this? Danny, you still out there?
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on February 14, 2020, 05:36:37 am Wish I could say I have been working on it ! LOL But nothing lately . Shop is swamped with customer cars and my products . .
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Cornpanzer on February 19, 2020, 05:20:43 am Sigh.....
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on October 07, 2021, 17:33:59 pm few up dates to car , Aluminum knobs polished and painted
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on October 07, 2021, 17:41:05 pm sorting the wiring out .
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on October 07, 2021, 17:43:29 pm Cool looking cap I found and re-cad plated and added a NOS seal . Vent bung welded in and need to finish plumbing part .
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on October 07, 2021, 17:46:55 pm NOS cardboard cover I found .
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on October 07, 2021, 17:47:11 pm NOS 60-61 steering wheel I sanded down to primer and re-sprayed LOOKING FOR ANY HARDWARE to bolt horn ring on . 1960-61 ONLY !!!!!
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on October 07, 2021, 17:51:30 pm Shifter knob I rubbed on to fit my hand , painted E-brake handle and NOS boot . heater knob is battery cut off switch key I made for Hella cut/off switch
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on October 07, 2021, 18:09:25 pm LIL metal removal on pedal base . and radius I made with radiused tool I made and turned on lath . Used band saw with course wood blade to saw off the marked out spot and then shaped and filed
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on October 07, 2021, 18:11:53 pm Stuff
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on October 07, 2021, 18:19:17 pm A curved flange I made to attach to center tunnel and aluminum knobs
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on October 07, 2021, 18:21:12 pm Making a way to hook up battery tender without removing rear seat during winter in NV
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on October 07, 2021, 18:23:30 pm finished and mounted , Kick boards I made from maple plywood from lowes
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on October 07, 2021, 18:27:03 pm Mocking stuff up and a control cable is just setting in hole and not aligned . Both clutch and throttle cables will be made at Controlled cables in SF springs CA.
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on October 07, 2021, 18:28:35 pm Template to make throttle pedal
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on October 07, 2021, 18:57:35 pm Re-routed wiring
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on October 07, 2021, 19:01:35 pm Little bracket I made to hold NOS flasher and a place to tie down wires too .
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Joe Hullett on October 07, 2021, 19:03:21 pm You know there is a 12 step program available for this addiction Danny? ;D
Fantastic work brother! Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on October 07, 2021, 19:06:14 pm Dam Weed and a kid with A.D.D. LOL and thank you my friend !! Kinda therapy ! Get stoned , throw some tunes on and make something ! LOL
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: Joe Hullett on October 07, 2021, 19:18:33 pm Dam Weed and a kid with A.D.D. LOL and thank you my friend !! Kinda therapy ! Get stoned , throw some tunes on and make something ! LOL If that's all it takes to get results like this... I'll take a pound... ;D Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on October 07, 2021, 21:54:27 pm SATIVA is the key !! edibles !! and a couple cups of coffee ! LOL
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: TexasTom on October 28, 2021, 19:03:51 pm GabFab on top of it!
Super clean work, Danny, as always ... at least I can sleep knowing that zip tie is properly trimmed LOL Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: danny gabbard on April 26, 2022, 21:55:54 pm Its all about the trim ! LOL
Title: Re: my latest project 1962 COW-LOOK bug Post by: openroad_ on April 13, 2024, 21:05:17 pm Danny, Any update on your car? Thanks.
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