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So summer is winding down for most of us and even though its still 95 deg here, cooler weather (I hope) is just around the corner. Winter is the time when projects big and small get done. So what do you plan to do this winter to your VW(s).
Besides my regular job I started teaching a course at the local UNI which is soaking up a lot of time. Not to mention it is the US Football season here so half of Saturday and most of Sunday are shot watching the games. Even so I hope to get the pan done in the next month or so. Then it will be time to start on the body repair. Looks like I will have a week or two off during Dec which will be a good time to make some serious progress. There is also our big car show here in the SE USA to look forward to in November. With luck I will score some stuff at the swap meet that I need for the project.
--louis
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« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2008, 16:00:34 pm » |
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Got a few minor jobs to do as dont think will get round the major ones.  Il finish of wiring up my tach tonight, but winter plans include detailing my new front wheels and the spare and hopefully get a new shifter and steering wheel and clean up my 67 decklid and valance ready for another complete resto prob tail end of next year money premiting. |
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Jim Ratto
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« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2008, 16:10:52 pm » |
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« Reply #3 on: September 08, 2008, 16:19:06 pm » |
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Drive it
Only until you take the motor apart again.  --louis |
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Louis Brooks
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« Reply #4 on: September 08, 2008, 16:33:07 pm » |
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i was just making a list, funny coincidence!  i'll post it when it get it done.. |
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« Reply #5 on: September 08, 2008, 18:01:53 pm » |
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I came to realize that I'm never going to build the 2110 myself anytime soon, so this winter it is being built by a real engine builder. Other than that, the car itself is going in the garage and I'm locking the doors for a while!  |
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louisb
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« Reply #6 on: September 08, 2008, 18:03:03 pm » |
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I came to realize that I'm never going to build the 2110 myself anytime soon, so this winter it is being built by a real engine builder. Other than that, the car itself is going in the garage and I'm locking the doors for a while! Who did you decide to have build it? I have been thinking the same myself lately. --louis |
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« Reply #7 on: September 08, 2008, 18:05:49 pm » |
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Only until you take the motor apart again. --louis actually after the few last projects in my garage go away, that's it. It's going to be a garage for storing our Honda and my VW.... no more parts to trip over and mag shavings to breathe. I'm hoping as well as it runs now, that's a good indication I won't get bored and do something like drop the motor out again. Besides, by the time I finish Sheep's motor, I'm going to need a walker. |
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« Reply #8 on: September 08, 2008, 18:07:59 pm » |
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Who did you decide to have build it? I have been thinking the same myself lately.
--louis
Ohio Tom Simpson is going to do it, he's done a lot of good work building reliable horsepower for our small group here in PA—including Maize's 2276 in the orange '67. I am quite excited, just worried that I'm going to spend too much money gathering the remaining pieces I need. |
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« Reply #9 on: September 08, 2008, 18:22:45 pm » |
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Hope to get all my parts together to finish my engines  |
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« Reply #10 on: September 08, 2008, 18:23:15 pm » |
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Who did you decide to have build it? I have been thinking the same myself lately.
--louis
Ohio Tom Simpson is going to do it, he's done a lot of good work building reliable horsepower for our small group here in PA—including Maize's 2276 in the orange '67. I am quite excited, just worried that I'm going to spend too much money gathering the remaining pieces I need. Yeah he seems to know what he is doing. I am still kicking the idea around. --louis |
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« Reply #11 on: September 08, 2008, 18:47:05 pm » |
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put the 1641 together get atleast one car on the road!!! |
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« Reply #12 on: September 08, 2008, 19:05:20 pm » |
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Now were did I put that welder....  |
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« Reply #13 on: September 08, 2008, 20:03:26 pm » |
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I need to finish the wiring and modify my exhaust header.
Spray two doors, fit either one piece windows or vents, I have both just need to make up my mind.
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« Reply #14 on: September 08, 2008, 20:15:23 pm » |
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Too much to list. I hoped to make the pan of my next project this summer, but to much professional job and not enough time. And winter is synonym of lot's of work for me. I hope to sandblast and weld the pan next month. Then start to adapt brakes and put it on his wheels. I also start to restore a moped I buy some years ago. Or maybe I will start my bay window. It's so useful. |
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« Reply #15 on: September 08, 2008, 20:23:14 pm » |
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Nice Barndoor! more pics?
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« Reply #16 on: September 08, 2008, 20:27:21 pm » |
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Drive it
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« Reply #17 on: September 08, 2008, 20:31:32 pm » |
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Drive it
Is there a winter where you are ? hahaha good point!!! |
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Rune
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« Reply #18 on: September 08, 2008, 20:52:42 pm » |
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Drive it
Is there a winter where you are ? hahaha good point!!! Was just about to say the same thing, lucky guy  |
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« Reply #19 on: September 08, 2008, 20:54:28 pm » |
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Nice Barndoor! more pics?
Not any good ones at the moment, as you see my workshop is kinda messy right now. Need to clear some space before I can start on it. It's a 54 |
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« Reply #20 on: September 08, 2008, 20:56:07 pm » |
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Spraying a fender and building my first motor, a 1776cc.
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louisb
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« Reply #21 on: September 08, 2008, 21:08:46 pm » |
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Nice Barndoor! more pics?
Not any good ones at the moment, as you see my workshop is kinda messy right now. Need to clear some space before I can start on it. It's a 54 I am thinking chopped, channeled & sectioned. --louis |
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Louis Brooks
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« Reply #22 on: September 08, 2008, 21:22:56 pm » |
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more power! lol
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« Reply #23 on: September 08, 2008, 21:27:14 pm » |
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may change the gearbox for something more streetable than a 1.21 fourth.also at the same time change the solid mounts for some rubber.
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« Reply #24 on: September 08, 2008, 21:34:05 pm » |
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Make new oil/breather hoses.
Break in the new engine.
Have a lot of parts powder coated.
Replace org. window rubber.
One piece windows (??)
Wire Lambda.
Having footwell part rolled in ali by Cedric.
Work on new apron, decklid and front fenders.
Pay for paintjob...(on apron, lid, fenders)
Set up new rear suspension.
Dzus rear fenders (?)
Post in Tunes.
Learn about IDA's
Get steel wheels/powder coat.
More to come...
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louisb
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« Reply #25 on: September 08, 2008, 21:37:02 pm » |
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Burn some more Tunes.
There I fixed that one for you. --louis |
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Louis Brooks
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« Reply #26 on: September 09, 2008, 00:57:44 am » |
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I'm going to drive it like I did last 2 winters, oh and quadruple the power. |
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« Reply #27 on: September 09, 2008, 01:08:40 am » |
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I Will Continue To Work on my 58 Ragtop I have just about got all the welding and metal work done now its time to strip the paint to bare metal and finish any body work needing done Check out my website for pictures http://shubee2.spaces.live.com/ double click on the pictures to make them larger its a slide show lt me know what you guys think so far Thanks Gary |
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« Reply #28 on: September 09, 2008, 03:13:51 am » |
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AS far as my 67 goes, I hope to get the crack in the decklid paint repaired (the fan belt came off and smacked it from the inside a couple years ago) and maybe detail the fron hood/spare wheel well. I also need to finish some stuff up my fiance's Acapulco Thing. I have time, I'll get some work done on my race bug. I've collected up almost all the parts I need. And on top of that, I need to help my 15 year old brother get his '69 bug up and running for when he gats his liscense in February.
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« Reply #29 on: September 09, 2008, 03:22:23 am » |
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Put a quieter exhaust on the Manx cos I'm board of all that noise now(after 2412 miles ) and make a proper start on PROJECT 66 |
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