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Post by bren on May 27, 2010 22:03:50 GMT -5
Glad you found that out in your garage and not on the side of the road. Hope everything runs tight for you now... Yea, me too. Been there done that. Don't want to do it again. That is why I am thinking of trailering to Larry's next weekend. Motor is done and in the car! (Thanks for the help with the install John!)  ;D And it runs! ;D What a relief!  Sounds better live and in person, I promise! |
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VDub63 ( Steven )
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Post by VDub63 ( Steven ) on May 28, 2010 5:42:30 GMT -5
Great to hear ;D Bren
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Post by bren on Apr 21, 2011 20:34:37 GMT -5
Installed the mid-mount and traction bar at the April tune up session. (Thanks Ray!)  Got the go fast shifter installed today ;D.  Ready for the GoodVolks Drag Day ;D! |
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dansam
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Post by dansam on Apr 21, 2011 21:53:07 GMT -5
Ya sure you want to go the trailering route? I know its a major bummer when something breaks but the travel / repairs / even failure is part of the adventure.. I always feel that butt clinch at the start of a long jurney... will she make it? heh heh heh thats part of the fun !!!!
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Post by bren on Apr 21, 2011 21:55:49 GMT -5
Ya sure you want to go the trailering route? I know its a major bummer when something breaks but the travel / repairs / even failure is part of the adventure.. I always feel that butt clinch at the start of a long jurney... will she make it? heh heh heh thats part of the fun !!!! Trailering route? You mean the traction bar? It is to stop wheel hop. Nothing to do with trailering. Might trailer it to the track. Might just drive it too. Have not decided. |
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Post by 67type1 on Apr 22, 2011 5:45:50 GMT -5
Hey that's a good idea. With a little ingenuity; we could make a traction bar/trailer hitch combo so you can pull a very small aluminum trailer, carrying your track tires  What do you think? -Ray |
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vdubdriver
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Post by vdubdriver on Apr 22, 2011 16:11:18 GMT -5
Bren - I think Dansam's mention of trailering was from your post at the top of this page regarding trailoring to Larry's Show last year.
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Post by brad2thabone on Apr 22, 2011 19:58:56 GMT -5
This car is so sick!!!!
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Post by bockstar on Apr 22, 2011 22:11:14 GMT -5
Bren,
I totally loved reeding this post. All of your pics are cool to look at. I'm working on my 63 and this type of post helps me get back in gear and go out to the garage to work on it. So today I was reviewing your post and said "man I gotta go out and plug some time in" so I got my rear valence off as I'm making it removable for easy access. Thanks for inspiring me. I also have to say I love how your car is not a cant drive it show car. Its great to see it put back together and used......
Regards,
Micro
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Post by bren on Apr 22, 2011 23:09:32 GMT -5
Bren - I think Dansam's mention of trailering was from your post at the top of this page regarding trailoring to Larry's Show last year. Oh, I get it. Makes much more sense now. Lol! |
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Post by bren on Apr 22, 2011 23:12:00 GMT -5
Thanks for the compliments guys. This car is a blast. I love just driving it. Had a 'show' car and this is much more fun. I love the patina look.
I have been watching your threads along with Troy's. Looking forward to seeing your cars this summer. What is with all the '63's?
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Post by Ruffuss on Apr 23, 2011 6:08:07 GMT -5
They're taking over?  ? |
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Post by Project13 on Apr 29, 2011 6:23:57 GMT -5
Shifter looks sweeeeeeeeet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I agree with Micromidget... Love the bug man lots of hard work always pays of in the end...
Great Job.
Troy
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Post by dansam on Apr 29, 2011 12:38:35 GMT -5
Hey I got one of those old hurst shifters laying around in a box They are cool. Ill throw it into something someday. for now I like the scat on Im runnin. Ya I was talking about you wanting to trailer it to MAM. Just say no... |
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Post by vwrick69 on May 2, 2011 7:40:28 GMT -5
GREAT THREAD!!!!!! I read this over a couple days with my morning coffee. Good job bringing this VW back to life. Hopefully will give others some hope and motivation to tackle a project themselves. |
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