VDub63 ( Steven )
1600dp
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63 Beetle, 63 Beetle #2 project, 62 Beetle project
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Post by VDub63 ( Steven ) on Sept 14, 2008 19:57:53 GMT -5
Talk to Dad maybe he will let you borrow Ruffuss for a spin?  |
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Post by Dustin on Sept 14, 2008 20:23:12 GMT -5
Haha, He has tossed me the keys a couple times but I don't like driving other peoples cars.
Sorry Bren for all the off topic here. I am glad you have the motivation when your done you need to send some of it my way.
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Post by bren on Sept 14, 2008 20:39:03 GMT -5
No problem.
Maybe someone needs to tell you that you won't get it done by a the end of the summer!
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Chris
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Post by Chris on Sept 14, 2008 20:46:21 GMT -5
looks good bren, wish I had some motivation as well as some time to go along with it.  |
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Post by ghiastein on Sept 14, 2008 21:12:48 GMT -5
Motivation here just short on money and space. Someday when I buy a house I will raise a field of VW crops for my own enjoyment.
Where exactly is the gap in the front cross member because medal will form with heat and a hammer blow.
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Post by bren on Sept 14, 2008 22:24:39 GMT -5
The gap is between the heater channels all the way across. Maybe we will have to heat it to get it to fit. I think I will leave it for now and focus on getting the rot cut out so we can set the body down.
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Post by bren on Sept 15, 2008 19:21:57 GMT -5
Started removing the rot from the body. First up the passenger side rear cross member.  Drilling out the spot welds was easier than expected. Seemed like the seam sealer was stronger than the metal in the outer corner.   Tomorrow it is time for the passenger side heater channel to come out. |
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Post by bren on Sept 16, 2008 20:38:19 GMT -5
No photos but the other rear cross member and the passenger heater channel are out. Tomorrow the other heater channel comes out. Then I hope to have everything cleaned up and ready for welding.
Friday is the big day. Steven, Kenn, John and AJ will be over. We hope to set the body down on the pan with the heater channels and rear cross members bolted in place. If all goes well we will weld that all in place. Again, anyone else that wants to join us come on over. Send me a PM and I will send you directions.
-Bren
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wells
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Post by wells on Sept 16, 2008 21:42:42 GMT -5
Way to go, Bren! That is looking real good. You must be getting excited.
Wells
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Post by bren on Sept 16, 2008 21:46:39 GMT -5
Thanks. I definately am excited about this yet nervous at the same time. I just hope it comes out right.
You should join us Friday Wells.
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Post by bren on Sept 19, 2008 22:42:12 GMT -5
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Post by Dustin on Sept 19, 2008 22:46:48 GMT -5
Awesome Bren! Sounds like you might be driving it this year after all.
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Post by bren on Sept 19, 2008 23:04:05 GMT -5
It will definately get driven this year! I feel much closer now for sure. I will owe many people many hours of VW work when it is done! |
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VDub63 ( Steven )
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Post by VDub63 ( Steven ) on Sept 20, 2008 9:23:39 GMT -5
Ya you will, ;D just for putting that pic of me in the car on here .....  and remind me to wear a belt next time... |
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Post by bren on Sept 20, 2008 9:30:06 GMT -5
I could edit the photos if the price was right....
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