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« Reply #30 on: December 14, 2010, 01:45:20 am » |
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« Reply #31 on: December 14, 2010, 21:11:21 pm » |
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Hi mate, hows things? Yeah the Volksworld show is the deadline fingers crossed!!! Hows your build coming along?
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« Reply #32 on: December 14, 2010, 21:17:50 pm » |
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Had another day on the bug got lots done again...... The drivers door is now finished, the interior panels are fantastic.  You can see your reflection in this it is so shiny!!  More work done on the front. Jim has made the mounts for the fuel pump, washer bottle and horn and mounted the line lock.  Should have the gerabox next week and then we get to start on the rear end  |
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« Reply #33 on: December 15, 2010, 00:43:13 am » |
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Hows your build coming along?
In a word...slowly, it's in for paint currently and the pan is at Flatlands engineering for some mods. I need to update the build thread. Good luck with the remaining build, it is going to be a cracking car |
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« Reply #34 on: January 25, 2011, 19:36:41 pm » |
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Small update..... Jim has been busy over the Christmas/New year period and plumbed in the fuel and brake lines....  You can't see it in the picture here but the way Jim has routed all the brake lines is awesome.   The fuel tank was sent away and had its breathers welded in which looks so cool   The gauges were also trial fitted before the surround comes back from paint.  And today we took a trip down to see Pete at Cogbox to pick up my new box  Next week the gearbox will be going in..... |
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« Reply #35 on: January 28, 2011, 15:31:14 pm » |
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« Reply #36 on: January 29, 2011, 01:53:28 am » |
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« Reply #38 on: February 01, 2011, 22:38:36 pm » |
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Not to change the subject but I don't think you are going to want the seam in the axle boot on top like that.
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« Reply #39 on: February 01, 2011, 23:06:59 pm » |
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Not to change the subject but I don't think you are going to want the seam in the axle boot on top like that.
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« Reply #40 on: February 02, 2011, 00:14:30 am » |
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I had the adjustable springplates before but I can't remember how we get them on  , now I have 944 ones and they fit rather easy. Maybe you can try with using longer bolts so you can start with the four bolts in it before you have the plate in to position if you know what I mean? Good luck!!! PS: The car looks allready stunning!!!! gr Wout |
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« Reply #41 on: February 02, 2011, 11:02:40 am » |
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Not to change the subject but I don't think you are going to want the seam in the axle boot on top like that.
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but whats wrong with having the axle boot seam at the top? Which way round should they be? Hey Happychappy, your build is looking awesome!! I quite like the wheels as they are different but still nostalgic looking  Do they do them in different off-sets? Is it Chevy stud pattern that your using? J |
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« Reply #42 on: February 02, 2011, 12:03:24 pm » |
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Hi JSL thanks I can't believe its my car! I really really want to keep the wheels and they do fit but I can't get them in a different offset as they are cast and the smallest width they do in chevy five stud. Once everything is on properly including the front end and running borads will look again and maybe just change the tyres or not? Adjustable spring plate problem solved though As for the axle boots they are back with the seam/join at the top as we decided that this was the weakest point and didn't want oil leaking out, I think factory they were horizontal?? Not sure but we thought top is best to so changed them again. Cheers Paul |
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« Reply #43 on: February 02, 2011, 12:17:25 pm » |
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Not to change the subject but I don't think you are going to want the seam in the axle boot on top like that.
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but whats wrong with having the axle boot seam at the top? Which way round should they be? I used to put them that way too. But then the manuals says otherwise. My understanding is that the seam is less flexible then the rest of the boot, and when the axle moves up and down, the "lip" is gradually torn from the rest of the rubber. A little bit silly topic comparing to the rest of the work that is described here  |
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« Reply #44 on: February 02, 2011, 18:46:07 pm » |
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Looking good Paul - do you want to borrow my Centerline convos to try on the back ? they are 6x15 chevy 5 stud - currently have M&H slicks on - we had similar problems with the 7 inch centerline autodrags on the rear of the Jagerbug - hence the flared rear wings |
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« Reply #45 on: February 02, 2011, 18:54:18 pm » |
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« Reply #46 on: February 02, 2011, 19:50:21 pm » |
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Looking good Paul - do you want to borrow my Centerline convos to try on the back ? they are 6x15 chevy 5 stud - currently have M&H slicks on - we had similar problems with the 7 inch centerline autodrags on the rear of the Jagerbug - hence the flared rear wings Hello mate If I could that would be brilliant! Could pick them up next week if thats ok? Will give you a call Cheers Paul |
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« Reply #47 on: February 09, 2011, 22:42:41 pm » |
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Not to change the subject but I don't think you are going to want the seam in the axle boot on top like that.
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but whats wrong with having the axle boot seam at the top? Which way round should they be? I used to put them that way too. But then the manuals says otherwise. My understanding is that the seam is less flexible then the rest of the boot, and when the axle moves up and down, the "lip" is gradually torn from the rest of the rubber. A little bit silly topic comparing to the rest of the work that is described here Not silly, no oil puddles. Go 3 O'clock. |
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« Reply #48 on: February 09, 2011, 22:44:37 pm » |
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More build progress had a good day fitting JayCee shiny bits.........  The hub carriers aren't in the right place yet as we were just mocking the brakes to see if they fit due to the CSP brake kit being for a late long axle beetle and since buying them I have changed to the short axles. They didn't fit due to the calipers and discs touching, i'm guessing the kit for shorter axles has different caliper mounts and discs. Should be sorted by tomorrow though Got the shocks and CSP torque bar fitted up aswell ....   Picking up a load of electrical bits tomorrow from Status Vw so should have the wiring done in the next week or so, can't wait for that!! |
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« Reply #49 on: February 09, 2011, 22:46:08 pm » |
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Not to change the subject but I don't think you are going to want the seam in the axle boot on top like that.
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but whats wrong with having the axle boot seam at the top? Which way round should they be? I used to put them that way too. But then the manuals says otherwise. My understanding is that the seam is less flexible then the rest of the boot, and when the axle moves up and down, the "lip" is gradually torn from the rest of the rubber. A little bit silly topic comparing to the rest of the work that is described here Not silly, no oil puddles. Go 3 O'clock. Ahh, will move them |
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« Reply #50 on: February 09, 2011, 22:51:11 pm » |
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Are there urethane bushings in the CSP torquebar mounting ?
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« Reply #51 on: February 09, 2011, 22:57:31 pm » |
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Are there urethane bushings in the CSP torquebar mounting ?
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« Reply #52 on: February 10, 2011, 01:33:04 am » |
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Not to change the subject but I don't think you are going to want the seam in the axle boot on top like that.
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but whats wrong with having the axle boot seam at the top? Which way round should they be? The seam is not very flexible compared to the rest of the boot. Since the axle only moves up and down you want the seam at either 3:00 or 9:00 so that the boot will flex correctly. I usually put mine facing forward but theres no reason why facing backwards wouldn't work either. |
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« Reply #53 on: February 10, 2011, 06:04:53 am » |
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I must say that this is an AWESOME thread! I just joined the site in hopes of finding info just like this, this was the first thread that I looked at and am thoroughly impressed with the quality of what I see already!!!! Thank You! |
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« Reply #54 on: March 02, 2011, 17:38:15 pm » |
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Small update for now..... Brakes are on and plumbed in.........  NEAL clutch slave cylinder is on waiting to be plumbed in.......  And the re-wire has started!!   There is still lots to be done but it is getting so close now......... More soon. |
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« Reply #55 on: March 02, 2011, 19:22:37 pm » |
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« Reply #56 on: June 24, 2011, 12:53:33 pm » |
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Well it has been a while since I put an update on here so thought I would put up some recent photos. The bug is now re-wired with a brand new loom slightly customised for the extra dials and MSD ignition....  Once all the front ends bits have been finished the wiring will be tied down and finished. The dial surround is in and looks so very hot rod I love it  And finally the rear wings, decklid, valance and light housings are on......  Just waiting for more parts from the painter now.......... |
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« Reply #57 on: September 06, 2011, 18:01:40 pm » |
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Another small update, the wiring is now fully complete and tied down. Jim has been very busy finishing off lots of the little fiddley jobs like bleading the brakes and clutch, setting the handbrake and fitting the steering wheel and seats.......  He has also been fabricating and routing the throttle cable, all these things take time especially to make them look good!  My beautiful wife has also got involved and detailed the vin plate before it got mounted on the body  Just a few minor jobs now before engine time!!! |
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« Reply #58 on: September 07, 2011, 08:08:07 am » |
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« Reply #59 on: September 08, 2011, 12:08:14 pm » |
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