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Well guys its been 2 days since the almighty Stutt bee landed in Aberdeen and already the VWGG team is in action, we have decided to get it up and running for EBI3 - No small task i can asure you but we are going to try. Now before we get into any rants, this project will be handled in two stages, stage 1 running safely for EBI, and stage 2 will be to get the car sorted correctly at a latter stage, I am not intending repairing any of the cars battle scars nor do i plan to repaint the whole car (only the roof). I only hope that people will appreacite the car for what it is and respect its heritage. Note: Its not nearly as bad as it appeared in the pictures !!!  So tomorrow i will post some pictures.......... |
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« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2009, 22:41:01 pm » |
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Well guys its been 2 days since the almighty Stutt bee landed in Aberdeen and already the VWGG team is in action, we have decided to get it up and running for EBI3 - No small task i can asure you but we are going to try. Now before we get into any rants, this project will be handled in two stages, stage 1 running safely for EBI, and stage 2 will be to get the car sorted correctly at a latter stage, I am not intending repairing any of the cars battle scars nor do i plan to repaint the whole car (only the roof). I only hope that people will appreacite the car for what it is and respect its heritage. Note: Its not nearly as bad as it appeared in the pictures !!! So tomorrow i will post some pictures.......... .......................So-Aberdean  Cool cant wait to see the pics, good to hear its not going for a full strip down well done russel for saving another piece of So-cal History  |
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« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2009, 23:21:26 pm » |
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So Russell,when is the So-Cal History museum in Aberdeen opening the doors? Anyway,I think most of us, loungers ,are happy that someone is paying attention and bringing these cars back to life. I would say,VWGG go for it. and see you @ EBI |
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« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2009, 23:51:18 pm » |
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Well guys its been 2 days since the almighty Stutt bee landed in Aberdeen and already the VWGG team is in action, we have decided to get it up and running for EBI3 - No small task i can asure you but we are going to try. Now before we get into any rants, this project will be handled in two stages, stage 1 running safely for EBI, and stage 2 will be to get the car sorted correctly at a latter stage, I am not intending repairing any of the cars battle scars nor do i plan to repaint the whole car (only the roof). I only hope that people will appreacite the car for what it is and respect its heritage. Note: Its not nearly as bad as it appeared in the pictures !!! So tomorrow i will post some pictures.......... COOOOOOOOOOOOOL! Can't wait to see the pic's dude |
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« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2009, 23:58:28 pm » |
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COOOOOOOOOOOOOL! Can't wait to see the pic's dude COOOOOOOOOOOOL! Can't wait to break the gearbox! |
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« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2009, 00:55:02 am » |
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I am not intending repairing any of the cars battle scars nor do i plan to repaint the whole car (only the roof).
good choice Note: Its not nearly as bad as it appeared in the pictures !!! i think you must have some snow in you eyes or something!!! Its S##te  cheers richie |
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« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2009, 01:17:40 am » |
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COOOOOOOOOOOOOL! Can't wait to see the pic's dude COOOOOOOOOOOOL! Can't wait to break the gearbox! I hope you don't end up eating those words... |
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« Reply #7 on: February 14, 2009, 02:18:21 am » |
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Did I miss a thread or something? When did the Stutt Bee resurface? Looking forward to pictures.
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« Reply #8 on: February 14, 2009, 14:49:38 pm » |
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... Now before we get into any rants, this project will be handled in two stages, stage 1 running safely for EBI, and stage 2 will be to get the car sorted correctly at a latter stage, I am not intending repairing any of the cars battle scars nor do i plan to repaint the whole car (only the roof) ... I think that's a really cool way to do it and I look forward to seeing it in its 'refreshed' state. I spent hours with Der Express and a couple of your others and it's the scars that make the good ones great.  |
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« Reply #9 on: February 14, 2009, 16:43:30 pm » |
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Keith, who said you were getting a go  ? |
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« Reply #10 on: February 14, 2009, 16:49:22 pm » |
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Anywany the Gearbox was removed this morning, its away to Pete at Cogbox on Monday for a full checkover, this will ensure KS, doesnt break it on its 2nd pass..... but if picks reverse again who knows |
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« Reply #11 on: February 14, 2009, 16:51:09 pm » |
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front hubs are something else.....
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« Reply #12 on: February 14, 2009, 16:53:26 pm » |
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Oh and the Deano front end.... SCARY
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« Reply #13 on: February 14, 2009, 16:55:35 pm » |
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A picture of me loving life and doing what i do best, taking things apart !!! |
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« Reply #14 on: February 14, 2009, 17:03:30 pm » |
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front hubs are something else.....
I've seen them drilled but never quite like that!  ... A picture of me loving life and doing what i do best, taking things apart ...
Yeah, I'm OK at that bit too... A couple more shots of it...    |
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« Reply #15 on: February 14, 2009, 17:06:23 pm » |
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Russell, Did the hood and decklid arrive on the same boat or are they coming on a later shipment ? |
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« Reply #17 on: February 14, 2009, 19:55:52 pm » |
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Richard As ive said before I never got them with the car  I did hear that Chris had a bonnet in his garage but he never told me about this and Im not sure if it was from this car, Ill give him a call this week and find out. Do you know where they are ? Lounge, A Cry for Help !!! I will if anyone has an original Empi Bonnet and Decklid for sale for this car I would love to hear from them, I dont even mind if they one to be the owners but allow me to borrow them and paint them black, they would receive full credit for this.... Currently working on some replicas but this is only until the originals can be found..... or located. Anyway dont be scared to post pics of it in its day,really lovin this car, its ace |
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« Reply #18 on: February 14, 2009, 20:25:31 pm » |
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« Reply #19 on: February 14, 2009, 20:26:37 pm » |
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« Reply #20 on: February 14, 2009, 20:28:23 pm » |
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« Reply #21 on: February 14, 2009, 20:30:50 pm » |
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i've more russell but I haven't scanned them yet fabs
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« Reply #22 on: February 14, 2009, 21:19:56 pm » |
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Nice pics fabs |
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« Reply #23 on: February 14, 2009, 21:25:28 pm » |
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A picture of me loving life and doing what i do best, taking things apart !!! Yes the putting it back together is the bit you find hard to do. I know you going to come back with something like try looking in the mirror. |
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« Reply #24 on: February 14, 2009, 22:11:06 pm » |
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WOW, it is so cool to know that these cars are still around. VW drag history for sure!! A lot of hardcore lightening and american drag build up techniques went into that car. Straight axle, etc. That tiny rear window is crazy too. Russell did you receive the aluminum wheels and the front knockoffs with the car?
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« Reply #25 on: February 14, 2009, 22:33:21 pm » |
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I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
even with the weathered paint on it! it's such a timewarp!!!
Russell i can't wait to be in Aberdeen to see it in reality!!!
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Keep the Thru Cal-Look Alive!!!!
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« Reply #26 on: February 15, 2009, 02:05:45 am » |
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Hah! Shouldn't it have been "Equipped with Monroe performance steering dampners pressed into service as lightweight scary-ass shock absorbers" TM On second thought, that's going to be an awefully large sticker.... Great looking find Russell, I hope I get to see it in its "refreshed" state. |
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« Reply #27 on: February 15, 2009, 04:49:15 am » |
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COOOOOOOOOOOOOL! Can't wait to see the pic's dude COOOOOOOOOOOOL! Can't wait to break the gearbox! After seeing that front suspension, breaking a gear box should be the last of your worries. --louis |
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« Reply #28 on: February 15, 2009, 05:19:39 am » |
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COOOOOOOOOOOOOL! Can't wait to see the pic's dude COOOOOOOOOOOOL! Can't wait to break the gearbox! After seeing that front suspension, breaking a gear box should be the last of your worries. --louis That Front Suspension was Common on VW Race Cars Back in the Day it Lets the Front Wheels swing Back Slighty when the Weight Transfer of the Car is Lunched off the Line so You Could Leave a little early without Red Lighting |
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« Reply #29 on: February 15, 2009, 18:23:25 pm » |
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A Pallet of parts went out for you on friday Russell |
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