FS: Brand new aluminum T1 case

karmannghia60 Karmann Ghia Sucker

1,459 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Sep 2004, 4:17 pm

#238369

Bought from Mick Motors for $935. Bargain @ $700. Can bring it to the Bachus Marsh swap meet next week if someone is interested.
Raf, East Kew, 0411 597 628

[Edited on 27-9-2004 by karmannghia60]

Ross Seriously Crusin Dubber

108 posts · joined Apr 2004 · 27 Sep 2004, 5:19 pm

#238414

Hi Raf hope all is going well mate

Ross

stephenianjames Wolfsburg Wizard

437 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 27 Sep 2004, 8:28 pm

#238546

Hi mate...I might be interested because I'm thinking of building a better motor for my type 3! What make and version is the case?

Thanks,

Steve

karmannghia60 Karmann Ghia Sucker

1,459 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 28 Sep 2004, 9:00 am

#238766

Hi Steve, NFI, nothing is written on it except a number from memory. I will get it for you tonight. You are in Melb so what don't you drop on and have a look?

stephenianjames Wolfsburg Wizard

437 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 28 Sep 2004, 5:18 pm

#238884

Gday again,

Unfortunately I've worked out what it's gonna cost to get my squareback roadworthy, and it looks like a new engine aint gonna be in the budget at the moment. Sorry to muck you around but that counts me out for the case. I'm sure you wont have too many probs selling it though...looks good for the price.

Cheers,

Steve

Mr Bubble Head Insano Dub Head

829 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 28 Sep 2004, 9:13 pm

#239008

Hi Raf

Do you know if it's been machine out for any clearence's or welded behind third.

recycle, restore, enjoy

karmannghia60 Karmann Ghia Sucker

1,459 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 29 Sep 2004, 8:25 am

#239104

Hey Nic, I don't think so. Its exactly as it was bought. Certainly no machining done to it

71superbug The Itch Itcher

1,184 posts · joined May 2004 · 29 Sep 2004, 9:11 pm

#239441

havent some people said some bad things about aluminium cases? i may be confused. it sure looks damn nice. is there any bad points to them?

lugnuts Custom Title Time!

1,070 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 30 Sep 2004, 2:30 am

#239554

Yeah some of the yanks bin saying theres a few things wrong with them,BUT some others bin saying the mag cases arnt as good as they usta be,so there, lifes a gamble hey😉

Ross Seriously Crusin Dubber

108 posts · joined Apr 2004 · 30 Sep 2004, 6:31 am

#239568

This is how it goes..... the ali cases are stronger than the mag cases... by a long shot! They are made by the same company as the mag cases but new castings were made to eliminate any weaknesses from old mag case. The new tooling cost the company a mint, and the results are outstanding... bigger webs inside and stronger overall!

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 30 Sep 2004, 9:14 am

#239619

second that ^...............read the article in the VMA magazine.

karmannghia60 Karmann Ghia Sucker

1,459 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 30 Sep 2004, 9:18 am

#239625

Thanks Ross & Craig. Ali case is slightly heavier too

[Edited on 29-9-2004 by karmannghia60]

71superbug The Itch Itcher

1,184 posts · joined May 2004 · 30 Sep 2004, 7:57 pm

#239942

yeah. i wasnt trying to say its a bad deal or anything. no-one had ever explained to me why people think they are worse is all. all i ever read was "bad" lol. anyway. someone should buy it cos it looks pretty :party

71superbug The Itch Itcher

1,184 posts · joined May 2004 · 30 Sep 2004, 7:59 pm

#239944

oh. and by the sounds of it a damn good case too 🙂