Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Well, match ported my manifolds today and continued work on the front right quarter panel. Also polished up the linkage and alternator stand this weekend. Getting closer and closer!!
1963 ragtop beetle project - gone to a new home
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Rather than clogging up the thread (and bandwidth), I'll post the detailed pics in the tech section under a "HOW-TO" Banner. Here is one pic just before getting stuck into it with the tungsten carbide bit.
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Here's the link:
http://www.aussieveedubbers.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=27021&page=1#pid213751
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Oh yeah, also rebuilt the dual 40 dellortos using a CB performance update kit (with horizontal discharge tubes). My joy turned to despair when I tightened the idle jet holder a tiny bit too much and snapped it off in the carb. Thankfully with some careful manipulation of an ez-out (Screw extractor) I managed to get it out so rather than some major surgery I only have to get a new holder.
By the way the jets I am using are:
34 venturi's
150 mains
9164.2 emulsion tubes
160 air correctors (recommended to use a smaller air corrector when using the update kit due to increased air flow - my dells had 180 airs which would be recommended for my application if no update kit was used)
60 idle jets
35 accelerator pumps
This is fairly close to that recommended for a mild 2.0 typeIV with 40 dells after much research on shoptalkforums (type4rum).
[Edited on 8-8-2004 by Dasdubber]
http://www.aussieveedubbers.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=27021&page=1#pid213751
😉
Oh yeah, also rebuilt the dual 40 dellortos using a CB performance update kit (with horizontal discharge tubes). My joy turned to despair when I tightened the idle jet holder a tiny bit too much and snapped it off in the carb. Thankfully with some careful manipulation of an ez-out (Screw extractor) I managed to get it out so rather than some major surgery I only have to get a new holder.
By the way the jets I am using are:
34 venturi's
150 mains
9164.2 emulsion tubes
160 air correctors (recommended to use a smaller air corrector when using the update kit due to increased air flow - my dells had 180 airs which would be recommended for my application if no update kit was used)
60 idle jets
35 accelerator pumps
This is fairly close to that recommended for a mild 2.0 typeIV with 40 dells after much research on shoptalkforums (type4rum).
[Edited on 8-8-2004 by Dasdubber]
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Still working on the body - front drivers side quarter is getting close. Had a little play with the engine ancillaries - dropped the mallory dizzy in and did another trial fit of the alternator etc. Alt pulley will be different colour/finish by the time it goes on for good.
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Just another shot. Obviously carbs are just perched atop the manifolds....everything has to be disassembled again shortly.
[Edited on 11-8-2004 by Dasdubber]
[Edited on 11-8-2004 by Dasdubber]
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Sensational mate, coming along beautifully. Good to finally meet you at Valla.
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Looking good
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nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk
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Don't go much on those manifolds-I've got a spare set-they are beauties!!!!!!!!.Your shrouding is all Sharpbuilt from memory-Yes.Does he supply small air deflector pieces to sit against the heads like the upright Type 1 motors or maybe you haven't fitted them yet. He supplies them with the Porsche kit.Motor is looking real smooth.Again thanks for the manifolds.
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Thanks gents...yep good to finally meet you to Jim!
Gary, no probs for the manifolds - will get these ones HPC'ed soon too! Glad they arrived okay. Yep I do have the air deflectors (as you say, haven't fitted them up yet as everything is still in trial fit mode - had to trim one or two of them to fit properly though).
Cheers again
Alan
Gary, no probs for the manifolds - will get these ones HPC'ed soon too! Glad they arrived okay. Yep I do have the air deflectors (as you say, haven't fitted them up yet as everything is still in trial fit mode - had to trim one or two of them to fit properly though).
Cheers again
Alan
byronbus dsk
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Nice work
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Well, almost one side of the body is done...roof pretty much sorted....interior almost done....guards, decklid, doors and bonnet pretty much sorted.
Under bonnet and engine bay (and passenger side still to go). Of course there is still high build primer, sanding, guide coating etc etc to come still on all panels!
Here is the front quarter - lots of work was required here...still a little to go until I am happy to lay down the high build primer.
Under bonnet and engine bay (and passenger side still to go). Of course there is still high build primer, sanding, guide coating etc etc to come still on all panels!
Here is the front quarter - lots of work was required here...still a little to go until I am happy to lay down the high build primer.
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Just a shot of the drivers side - can't wait to move to the other side...this one has been a lot of work!
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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...and a front view....
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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after a bit more tickling, you shouldn't be able to tell the whole front clip was replaced from half way through the tank forwards (tank will cover the joins in the tank mounting surface).
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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...and the passenger side.
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disco_daz Learner Dubber
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I love looking through this thread, very insperational. I'm all pumped to do some work on my ride!!!!:thumb
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Thanks daz...go and get stuck into it!!
Remembering that this is what it once looked like (just after replacing the front clip)...
Remembering that this is what it once looked like (just after replacing the front clip)...
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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And another view from the inside....nasty eh? Nice once you finally get it in primer (once it is in one colour, it always provides a bit more motivation!).
[Edited on 15-8-2004 by Dasdubber]
[Edited on 15-8-2004 by Dasdubber]
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disco_daz Learner Dubber
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hey das, I seen some of your previous handy work in the aussieveedubbers car show thread. Your old 63, fantastic looking bug, was wondering whether you recorded the build, like your doing with this bug...
I to have what I think may be a 63 bug according to the chaisis number, but is registered as a 65, do you know of any distingishing differences between the two models.
super thread!!!!!:thumb
I to have what I think may be a 63 bug according to the chaisis number, but is registered as a 65, do you know of any distingishing differences between the two models.
super thread!!!!!:thumb
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Just another quick shot to show the body is progressing - many many hours going into it trying to make it straight. Mainly the passenger side front and rear quarter to go. Looking forward to laying down some paint!
Sorry daz, no pics of build up of previous bug (no digi cam back then!)...and unfortunately not 100% sure of differences between 63 and 65 apart from I know the tail-lights are different (I think they wen't to tombstone style), and licence light on decklid is longer, indicators on guards were fatter...but don't quote me on that!
Sorry daz, no pics of build up of previous bug (no digi cam back then!)...and unfortunately not 100% sure of differences between 63 and 65 apart from I know the tail-lights are different (I think they wen't to tombstone style), and licence light on decklid is longer, indicators on guards were fatter...but don't quote me on that!
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Changed the glass in headlights from oval style to Porsche...
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Headligt buckets were painted in two pack silver and clearcoated for good measure. New seals of course.
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blup58 Officially Full-On Dubber
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Nice lenses Al......must have very similar tastes.:thumb
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Yes, thanks to Brad for the porsche headlight glass! 😉
Another full day working on the body (luckily my better half is understanding!)...decklid strip removed and smoothed. Also in the process of smoothing engine bay panels.
Another full day working on the body (luckily my better half is understanding!)...decklid strip removed and smoothed. Also in the process of smoothing engine bay panels.
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Front bonnet seal strip removed again - no major rust underneath but a bit of pitting that was treated and then smoothed with glaze putty before primer went down on top.
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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I left the seal across the top closest to the winsdcreen in tact for that part of the original seal. All the remainder was removed though - close up of the front apron:
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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This is where it ended today - slowly more and more of the body work is being completed - more and more primer going over areas that are done. Any dark grey areas are still works in progress!
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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
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WOW.........................always love watching the progress shots and reading what you have done..............................job well done😀
BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder
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Cruising along nicely Alan.. well done on all the hard work mate.
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Buggyboy Officially Full-On Dubber
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That is looking fantastic, but just dont expect anyone to park next to you in a hurry, you'll make everything else look ordinary... just curious though, why do you remove the front seal, does it go back on or is this a modification ?