jmallen05
1600dp
Posts: 602
Joined: Jul 6, 2008 14:40:12 GMT -5
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Post by jmallen05 on Sept 12, 2008 11:03:53 GMT -5
I prefer to run my adjusters cranked all the way down with drop spindles. Who needs a smooth ride anyway?
Bren, any pictures of you cruising around on just the pan yet? I would like to see that.
jerry
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jmallen05
1600dp
Posts: 602
Joined: Jul 6, 2008 14:40:12 GMT -5
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Post by jmallen05 on Sept 12, 2008 11:11:44 GMT -5
My last post put me up to 100, I am officially 1500sp status.
jerry
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Post by bren on Sept 12, 2008 11:44:40 GMT -5
Congratulations on your 1500 status!
I like the idea of the photo too. Not sure how to attach the steering wheel though. Brakes would not work either, except emergency brakes.
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Post by ghiastein on Sept 12, 2008 12:02:48 GMT -5
Bren think creatively.
Create an "A" frame with some 2x4 to support the Steering wheel and shaft. Mount a temporary brake fluid reservoir to the "A" frame then bleed out the brakes.
Problem solved so when are you going for a drive?
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Post by bren on Sept 12, 2008 12:43:36 GMT -5
As soon as you come over and do this stuff!
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Post by ghiastein on Sept 12, 2008 13:48:27 GMT -5
Ok Bren I am up for a challenge you give me a few hours with that frame and I should have it up and running in no time.
I have a few 2x4 kicking around and a brake fluid reservoir somewhere. I am going to need a battery, some battery cables, and some extra wire and some terminal ends.
Sounds like fun to me just as long as I can drive it after you.
What do you say?
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Post by Dustin on Sept 12, 2008 14:30:33 GMT -5
This sounds like fun Bren, Its like a dune buggy just think how proud your neighbors will be haha.
Congrats Jerry, I am glad someone noticed the member status tags.
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Post by bren on Sept 12, 2008 16:14:04 GMT -5
AJ:
I think you and Jerry should drive it first! I will take the photos. When are you coming down to Battle Creek Jerry?
-Bren
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Post by bren on Sept 14, 2008 19:10:32 GMT -5
Today I got the heater channels, rear cross members, and front firewall fitted to the chassis. Aftermarket parts sure are fun  .     I am not sure the firewall is fitting just right. Seems the gap between it and the chassis is too big. Will take a lot of 'adjusting' to shrink that gap. Might wait to see how the body fits over it before I do more.  Next up is cutting out the rotted parts. Hope to be welding in the new stuff Friday! |
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Post by Dustin on Sept 14, 2008 19:13:40 GMT -5
Wow Bren you are really moving on this thing! I need to get myself in gear. Also don't worry about that gap since you dont have a pan gasket in there or do you?
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Post by bren on Sept 14, 2008 19:17:13 GMT -5
I really want to drive this this year! I have motivation, George and Marie don't think I will make it. No pan gasket yet. All the other pieces fit tight to the chassis. This is the only one with a gap and it is about a 1/2 inch. I don't think it is right. Friday Steven is coming over to help with the welding around noon. I think Kenn, A.J. and John will be coming over also. Anyone else that wants to join us is welcome. The more the merrier, as long as we get some work done  |
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Post by Dustin on Sept 14, 2008 19:26:37 GMT -5
Hmm 1/2inch is pretty big. Maybe like you were saying the weight of the body will push it down tighter. I wish I lived closer so I could come help but I am probably going to a movie Friday with my cousin, his girlfriend, and a girl they are trying to fix me up with.
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VDub63 ( Steven )
1600dp
Club Photog
63 Beetle, 63 Beetle #2 project, 62 Beetle project
Posts: 2,108
Joined: Jul 5, 2008 14:14:20 GMT -5
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Post by VDub63 ( Steven ) on Sept 14, 2008 19:45:12 GMT -5
::)A movie and here I thought you were a Vdub nut Dustin skip the movie and come hang with us.....
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Post by bren on Sept 14, 2008 19:48:31 GMT -5
Bring her along with you!
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Post by Dustin on Sept 14, 2008 19:53:03 GMT -5
I have only met this girl once and I was at work when I met her though she is into hippy stuff like my cousins girlfriend who wants a Bus and a Thing! So who knows she might be up for it. Or not!
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