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Post by Dustin on Jan 24, 2010 21:05:42 GMT -5
Looking good Patrick!
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Post by clintonddk on Jan 26, 2010 6:34:31 GMT -5
Looks like fun, I love to weld but you look like you are better at it then me.
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Post by vw1s on Jan 26, 2010 17:04:28 GMT -5
Looks like fun, I love to weld but you look like you are better at it then me. Thanks guys! It is a ton of fun! I love to weld also. Currently I am working on a huge plumbing project at work, but, can't stop thinking about my next project, which will be building a guide system for a conveyor belt, it will involve a lot of engineering, fabrication, and welding, oh yeah, and best of all, good ol' tinkering. |
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Post by vw1s on Apr 15, 2010 20:03:29 GMT -5
I recieved some goodies today...  |
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Post by vw1s on Oct 9, 2010 17:21:15 GMT -5
Well, it's time to update this one too. As some of you know, I picked up a Berrien Venture frame from Dubfreak1 and decided to build that instead of the Larry's 95".
I have traded the Larry's frame and most of the parts to complete it to Jim W. of Jim's Buggy Parts in Nashville, MI. in return I will be getting the parts I need to finish the Venture.
So far, I recieved the coilover conversion plates and have made a bushing to take the load off the bolts. Pics soon.
I will be working on mocking everything up over the winter, then, tear it down and paint it, then re-assemble, hopefully before spring.
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Post by vw1s on Dec 14, 2010 22:05:57 GMT -5
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Post by Ruffuss on Dec 15, 2010 7:16:54 GMT -5
Going to stretch into a three seater now? Maybe you ought to go for four??
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Post by vw1s on Dec 15, 2010 11:10:36 GMT -5
Well, if I play my cards right, I may be able to get this one done, AND, get a four seater built before the kid is old enough to drive. ;D
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Post by vdubdriver on Dec 16, 2010 17:45:05 GMT -5
Well, if I play my cards right, I may be able to get this one done, AND, get a four seater built before the kid is old enough to drive. ;D It looks great and I'm sure it'll be a great driver. What color is it going to be? When do the early 60's Ragtop and '65 Notchback get done?  |
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Post by bren on Dec 16, 2010 22:20:49 GMT -5
Patrick: Are you planning to install a windshield? If so you might want to look into lowering the top bar below the radius. Mine was already powder coated so moving it was not an option.
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Post by vw1s on Dec 17, 2010 19:16:16 GMT -5
Well, if I play my cards right, I may be able to get this one done, AND, get a four seater built before the kid is old enough to drive. ;D It looks great and I'm sure it'll be a great driver. What color is it going to be? When do the early 60's Ragtop and '65 Notchback get done? Thanks! It will be Red, like, Porsche red, with black accents. When will the rag' and 'Notch happen? After.... ;D Bren, I remember talking to you about the windshield before, and, I have looked at it a few time trying to decide what I want to do. I've been considering welding a small flange around the opening simular to the pinchweld in the window openings on a "normal" car, this will bring the top of the opening down just enough to have the opening end up "flat" and allow the use of a channel style gasket. Another option, weld a piece of 1" dom at the top of the opening and fill in with a slice of sheet metal between the 1" and the original crossbar. I don't like this idea due to the possibilty of blocking forward vision. I'll have to see where my head ends up once I mock up the seat mounts. I'm not sure that I am going to make it street legal, but, even in the dunes, a windshield is a must. So, I will have to address it at some point. |
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Post by MadMike on Dec 18, 2010 8:50:21 GMT -5
Hey Patrick,You may want to check out the 91 Corvette Torch Red,I'm going to have the 917 painted with it, It's brighter then the Porsche red  |
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Post by vw1s on Dec 18, 2010 8:57:38 GMT -5
Hey Patrick,You may want to check out the 91 Corvette Torch Red,I'm going to have the 917 painted with it, It's brighter then the Porsche red Anyone who has seen Blu, knows that I am not into bright, flashy paint!  But, I'll look into it. ;D |
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Post by jimsbuggyparts on Mar 23, 2011 20:56:11 GMT -5
Patric i tried to call but couldn't get a hold of you, but i got your main bearings for your motor. .040 line std crank .080 thrust. they are available without any problem. seams strange you were told they were not available. 1 of my suppliers had 20+ sets another one had over 30. i also got some other goodies for you too. see ya sunday. Jim
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Post by vw1s on Mar 24, 2011 5:19:44 GMT -5
Thanks Jim! You're the man! See you at the show!
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But, I'll look into it. ;D