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« Reply #300 on: June 17, 2010, 23:32:20 pm » |
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Ron Fleming and Marc at Nicks' this past Friday night.....
Ron is such a super guy!! Marc |
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« Reply #301 on: June 18, 2010, 03:14:57 am » |
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Ron Fleming and Marc at Nicks' this past Friday night.....
Who's that weirdo in the background?  Well at least you know which part of the world your dad was in last weekend. |
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« Reply #302 on: June 18, 2010, 22:59:18 pm » |
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mark here's some old shot of your car , some are with ed 's car  rgd fabs |
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« Reply #303 on: June 18, 2010, 23:01:06 pm » |
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and is this yours marc  you have some chromies wheels before the brms |
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« Reply #304 on: June 18, 2010, 23:06:59 pm » |
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mark here's some old shot of your car , some are with ed 's car rgd fabs Now that really is Cal Look Porn - Two of the best cars ever!  |
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« Reply #305 on: June 19, 2010, 22:55:54 pm » |
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and is this yours marc you have some chromies wheels before the brms You never seize to amaze me with library of pictures you have (and be able to find). Yes that is my car at the Bug-In. It had chrome wheels on it when I bought it. You can see part of the Der Rennmeister Association club banner in the picture and I can just barely see the DRA decal in the window. I bought the car in 1971. Ran the kick ass 1700cc single port motor that came with it for a short while (great street racer until every one knew the car), stuck in my 162hp 1835 with 48s and then found some BRMs. So I would guess the picture was taken in late '71 or more likely 1972. Thanks, Marc DRA |
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« Reply #306 on: June 20, 2010, 01:10:10 am » |
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Great seeing you again Marc!! The progress looks great, I can't wait to see it when Bob is done. Keep us posted..... and, Seat Warmers? Sissy. |
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« Reply #307 on: June 20, 2010, 04:08:50 am » |
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Is that a Union 76 (antenna) ball stuffed into your tail pipe at the Bug-In? Classy
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« Reply #308 on: June 20, 2010, 05:00:59 am » |
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Great idea on the heated seats! Always appreciate mine on my old '87 Volvo wagon for those cold mornings.
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« Reply #309 on: June 20, 2010, 05:20:54 am » |
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Marc....Up for a DRA display at the '11 Classic?
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« Reply #310 on: June 20, 2010, 06:39:09 am » |
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Is that a Union 76 (antenna) ball stuffed into your tail pipe at the Bug-In? Classy
Ha, sure looks like it......now if it was a Moon Eyes ball..............naw..there is nothing classy about having an antenna ball stuck in your exhaust. |
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« Reply #311 on: June 20, 2010, 07:22:59 am » |
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Marc....Up for a DRA display at the '11 Classic?
Yes, yes.....there will be a DRA display at next year's Classic.........now if we can just find some members that still own VWs <grin> Attention everyone: We will soon be accepting applications for membership to Der Rennmeister Association  Ok, ED....do you want to be Grand Poobah, or should I? Marc DRA |
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« Reply #312 on: June 20, 2010, 20:00:46 pm » |
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Marc, Your car is really shaping up! What brand of seat warmers are you using? The ones I am installing in my seats were bought off of Ebay and I think I am going to change the rocker switches for a few small toggle switches (and hide them). How thick is the poly foam that is bonded to your vinyl (it looks like 1/2" judging from the depth of the pleats that are topstiched). I've never tried using straps to cinch down seat foam before...great idea! I am sort of "experimenting" as well with the seat warmers, only I used 1/4" scrim-back foam and houndstooth fabric for my insert. Hopefully heat will transmit through that easily. Side note: I always wondered what fuchs would look like with bead blasted spokes and the recessed areas and outer rim portions polished like your BRM's are shown in the 3rd photo....Probably something better left unexamined, I guess! I had strange dreams growing up, what can I say? Andy |
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« Reply #313 on: June 22, 2010, 03:10:04 am » |
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Marc,
Your car is really shaping up! What brand of seat warmers are you using? The ones I am installing in my seats were bought off of Ebay and I think I am going to change the rocker switches for a few small toggle switches (and hide them). Andy
I bought the seat warmers from: http://www.heatedseatkits.com/heatedseatkits/iheat2/
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« Reply #315 on: July 01, 2010, 16:56:38 pm » |
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« Reply #316 on: July 01, 2010, 18:08:38 pm » |
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« Reply #317 on: July 02, 2010, 02:47:39 am » |
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What car?........  Oh I see it now.....I'm surprised my car wasn't cropped out. Marc |
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« Reply #318 on: July 02, 2010, 15:01:35 pm » |
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I'm wondering if she is being rebuilt just like Marc's '51?
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« Reply #319 on: July 02, 2010, 16:45:14 pm » |
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I'm wondering if she is being rebuilt just like Marc's '51?
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« Reply #321 on: July 03, 2010, 03:42:01 am » |
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I'm wondering if she is being rebuilt just like Marc's '51?
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« Reply #322 on: July 13, 2010, 21:59:21 pm » |
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Another progress report..............
Body goes to paint in a week.
I couldn't help myself and bolted the motor to the trans and fired it up.
I was flip flopping whether to go with the conventional and original QP muffler setup or the A-1 sidewinder exhaust but I remember always scrapping that pipe going into driveways and without bumpers, it would really be noticeable sticking out there....... so.....I went with the A-1 sidewinder exhaust. I'm glad I did as the quality on this thing is superb and I really like the way it's tucked in there. I opted for the tip to be on the outside to reduce noise or vibration from having the exhaust dumping under the body.
I was worried the 35 year old corroded 48's would just sit there and slobber fuel but they seem to work fine. I spent a lot of time trying to nurture them back to life (soak, scrub, pick, soak, scrub, etc.) but, of course, the only way I'm really going to know is to drive the thing.
Hmmmmm, I could attach the steering column and put in a seat and call it a vintage dune buggy.
Next I'll fix a few minor issues, paint the fan housing, and then back to the wheels.
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« Reply #323 on: July 13, 2010, 23:39:26 pm » |
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Looking good Marc. You are making good progress
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« Reply #324 on: July 14, 2010, 00:08:08 am » |
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Say Mark, is that a 1 3/4" header? Also, do have a close up pic of the muff supported by the head stud? Thanks. Ted |
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« Reply #325 on: July 14, 2010, 02:37:10 am » |
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The car is coming along nicely Marc. Keep up the good work. The A-1 sidewinder is a sweet piece. I have one on my car and I love it. Some say it is not cal-look or it doesn't fit the rule book...whatever |
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« Reply #326 on: July 14, 2010, 04:37:19 am » |
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Say Mark, is that a 1 3/4" header? Also, do have a close up pic of the muff supported by the head stud? Thanks. Ted No, Ted, they are 1 5/8". I'm running big valve heads but I decided I needed the smaller pipe for the street. [ Attachment: You are not allowed to view attachments ] As you can see, it's not hung off the exhaust stud, but attached to a tab welded to the header pipe. [ Attachment: You are not allowed to view attachments ] I had a bad day at work and found sticking the sound deadening mat onto the pan to be very relaxing [ Attachment: You are not allowed to view attachments ] Here is my pair of Michelin XZX 175 SR15 I bought 28 years ago for the car. It's tempting but I don't feel confident risking my life or the car using them. [ Attachment: You are not allowed to view attachments ] I also have a pair of XZX 145 SR15 and a 155 SR15...all never been mounted! |
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« Reply #327 on: July 14, 2010, 17:46:08 pm » |
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« Reply #328 on: July 14, 2010, 18:59:17 pm » |
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Ohhh man I would love to have those 175's and 145's for my GTV if you're willing to part with them!! Please!!
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« Reply #329 on: July 14, 2010, 20:35:14 pm » |
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Thanks Mark for the pic and info. Your project is coming along really nice.
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