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« on: September 07, 2009, 22:20:51 pm » |
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I finally, after months of swapping my old trans for a new street gearbox, with all new drums, brakes, etc, finally have my 4.5" (custom made by Eric Vaugh from 6's) and my 7" rear FUCHS Alloys on my chop top. Still waiting on all the new alloy/anodized lug nuts.
I am currently making a custom rear 67 apron and EMPI style deck lid for the car. Will post shots when I have them in primer and prior to paint. Once the body mods are done the driver motor will go back in for awhile. Need more time to break in the trans, brakes and get the new 2275 motor done. Thought I would post what is done for now. The alloys really change the look of the car from the old EMPI 5s.
Rick Mortensen
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« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2009, 22:32:38 pm » |
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« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2009, 22:45:12 pm » |
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Thanks. Been working hard to get that early Cal Look appearance more refined. My first actual cal looker was in 1977, while I owned other VWs prior to that in the early 70's. Have always wanted to have a refined chop driver for the street and I am getting closer to it.
Rick M
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« Last Edit: September 07, 2009, 23:49:31 pm by rick m »
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« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2009, 23:11:11 pm » |
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Wow, those alloys really make the paint pop. Looking good!
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rick m
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« Reply #4 on: September 07, 2009, 23:50:21 pm » |
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Thanks Louis. Progressive refinements...the little things that keep upgrading the look. Can't wait to get my 2275 IDA motor in it. It will really help finish the project off.
Rick M
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« Reply #5 on: September 08, 2009, 01:21:03 am » |
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Awesome, Rick!
Can't wait to a video of you boiling those rear hides in 2nd gear & thru the lights!
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« Reply #6 on: September 08, 2009, 01:24:23 am » |
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Nice to start seeing cars going back to there Roots CAL LOOK and getting away from the Resto stuff
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« Reply #7 on: September 08, 2009, 02:31:11 am » |
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Damn Rick that came out SWEET! Good Job
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« Reply #8 on: September 08, 2009, 02:42:31 am » |
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Yeah...I am pretty pleased with the way it is shaping up. I was seriously considering flat aluminum wheels for the I/Gas look but I am partial to the FUCHS wheels. I have always loved how 7's fill the back fender running 66 axles. It is coming together. Finally!
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« Reply #9 on: September 08, 2009, 03:20:13 am » |
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looks great Rick !  |
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« Reply #10 on: September 08, 2009, 04:24:59 am » |
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What color is the paint ?
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« Reply #11 on: September 08, 2009, 04:56:37 am » |
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« Reply #12 on: September 08, 2009, 06:06:11 am » |
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« Reply #13 on: September 08, 2009, 10:10:36 am » |
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That's a very nice ride Wheels fit perfectly. |
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« Reply #14 on: September 08, 2009, 12:47:22 pm » |
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Looks good, Rick. I think the 7" and late 6" (style) are a good combo for that car.
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« Reply #15 on: September 08, 2009, 13:05:52 pm » |
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« Reply #16 on: September 08, 2009, 13:30:30 pm » |
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i love 7s! well done.
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« Reply #17 on: September 08, 2009, 13:48:24 pm » |
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Nice work Rick. The chop is very subtle but looks great. The wheels look just right. Can't wait to see finished pictures.
By the way, I'm the guy who bought a set of ACE IDA's and Berg CNC / ported 870 style heads with Berg intakes from you about 6 1/2 years ago. Also bought a Berg header and pulley from you as well. I got the motor together earlier this year and I'm driving it now. Awesome set of heads, intakes and carbs! Jeff R.
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« Reply #18 on: September 08, 2009, 14:54:10 pm » |
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Wheels look perfect Rick!
Personally, I've never liked the looks of the factory Fuchs 4.5" wheels... at least on my own cars.
Your custom 4.5's & 7's really do the trick.
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« Reply #19 on: September 08, 2009, 16:35:14 pm » |
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Turn signals.......... why?
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« Reply #20 on: September 08, 2009, 16:50:47 pm » |
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The turn signals are different and have an early Oval Look. I've owned a ton of VWs and this was just something different that actually came on the fenders and I left them on it. It makes it different from the pack.
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« Reply #21 on: September 08, 2009, 17:17:16 pm » |
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Hey Rick, The Chop Looks Just Right with the Alloys! Good Choice. Will you be attending the Jerome Jamboree this Weekend?
Chris
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« Reply #22 on: September 08, 2009, 17:22:15 pm » |
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Hey Rick, what did it run to get those rims narrowed. Alloys look so good on your car you have gotten me to thinking about putting them on mine. (And yes that will be the fourth set of rims for the car and its not even built yet. )
Thanks,
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« Reply #23 on: September 08, 2009, 18:06:28 pm » |
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Eric charged AssHull $150 to narrow his spare 6" cookie down to 4.5". He did a great job, the wheel balanced out nicely and it still holds air!  |
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« Reply #24 on: September 08, 2009, 18:15:55 pm » |
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Giving it some more thought I would probably just go with flat 4 repos.
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« Reply #25 on: September 09, 2009, 04:36:27 am » |
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Hey Chris,
I probably won't make it this weekend. I have 4 cars to relocate. I moved father out of town to get out of a rediculous home owners association. There is no such thing as private property ownership in one of these little NAZI run subdivisions. Difficult to have projects and not get hassled.
So, I will miss Jerome but hook up with you somewhere in the future.
On another note, my 4.5s balanced unbelievable and hold air too. One of my wheels and tire did not even require a weight. Go figure. Eric Vaughn is the best. The reason I went with Real Alloys is because of the incredible weight savings over an aftermarket FUCHS wheel. Less reciprocating weight means it runs smoother. I've felt the difference between an aftermarket Alloy and a real one.
Rick M
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« Reply #26 on: September 09, 2009, 04:42:22 am » |
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Did he cut the wheel on the back side, Looks good you can't tell
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« Reply #27 on: September 09, 2009, 05:43:28 am » |
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Danny,
Yes. The cut was made on the back side. It is really a precision process too, since the FUCHS wheels are not that thick. He took the maximum he could cut from the wheel and still get a weld that was high quality.
His work is second to none and the wheels probably run truer than some aftermarket castings when he is done. Great work done by a true craftsman. Eric Vaughn in Monrovia, California is the man when it comes to any type of wheel widening or narrowing. Even Al Reed, long-time Anaheim wheel polisher said the wheels Eric does are the best he's seen.
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« Reply #28 on: September 09, 2009, 05:58:42 am » |
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Rick, I have to agree that EV does some incredible work. He has narrowed several wheels for me. My favs are the early aluminium D spokes. Car looks great. Can't believe I almost bought it, but was too late on the trigger pulling thing. Keep up the good progress.
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« Reply #29 on: September 09, 2009, 06:15:50 am » |
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Thanks Patrick. Stay in touch.
Rick M
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