73 Super Suicidal Turbo Choptop

[teamafx]

Now that is one sick looking engine! We can throw it in my car till yous is done

[jonvo4591]

wow, just caught myself up on this, and like usual everything is awesome. I love it when a plan comes together.

[rochester73super]

No updates...Engine / trans in progress, but no rush...

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Looking at the possibilitiy of having most or all of the final assembly of my project completed by somebody other than myself

Rick @ 4R Kustoms did a superb job on the body....wiring, engine trans install, interior, etc. not quite his game...

Must be within 1 hr. of Oakland County...Sorry, can't have the car too far away and unable to discuss / review / call the shots if any further away....

If anybody knows anybody.....

I've already got a shop in mind, looking at all options...

MUST be able to show me what you can do, i.e. not "learn" on my car..

Thanks, Erik

[rochester73super]

Bump....no one ? do I have to ship this thing out of state???

[bren]

Most of us are too far away.
One thought is Bob Ellis. He works at part place in Auburn Hills, MI. He was involved in doing the Max cars for VW's commercials.

[bren]

Another thought. Talk to the guys at Karman in Plymouth. They had that convertible restoration side business going. (not sure if it still is or not.) They might know of someone to finish the car.

Then, maybe talk to some of the people in the MVVC. They are over there closer to you. They might have an idea.

[rochester73super]

I know Bob....good idea of person to ask...maybe I'll have more time this winter...

[Project13]

Your project is almost complete man....... Looks super sweet Bro!!!!!!
And that motor is wicked!!!!!
Troy

[rochester73super]

The project is still going!! Motor mock up almost complete. Trans to be tore down and built up while tins and exhaust get sent out for coatings.

[teamafx]

Your killing me with this. Get it done so I can see it. I go back to this almost every day to see if any more has been done.

[rochester73super]

The trans has now been torn down. Found the usual wear and tear.

All new FTC big tooth gears specific for the Turbo, new super diff, mainshaft, etc.. and specific parts sent out for Cryogenic hardening.

[dansam]

where did you get that turbo kit from??? or is it all scratch??? Now that your man has made one (if it is scratch) how much to make another tube kit (just exhaust tubes, no turbo or weber covers)..?? Ya think it would fit under a stock engine cover?

[rochester73super]

Aug 25, 2010 14:34:33 GMT -5 dansam said:

where did you get that turbo kit from??? or is it all scratch??? Now that your man has made one (if it is scratch) how much to make another tube kit (just exhaust tubes, no turbo or weber covers)..?? Ya think it would fit under a stock engine cover?

It's from CB Performance..... Its running Dual 44's.....and a top secret cam

And it better fit under my decklid

[TaylorMutts]

I would love to see this car some day, Erik. I'm just around the corner...

[MikeH]

Jul 28, 2010 13:52:24 GMT -5 rochester73super said:

Looking at the possibilitiy of having most or all of the final assembly of my project completed by somebody other than myself

Car is freaking amazing. Thanks for sharing this build with us. Regarding final assembly: have you checked this guy? John Bickel at State of Mind Customs? He's in your area. He built the Max beetle used in the VW ad's that ran last year.

www.stateofmindcustoms.com/

I just stumbled on his site yesterday.