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Awesome :bounce
1963 ragtop beetle project - gone to a new home
bond Veteran Volks Folk
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far out that is stunning...
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts ยท joined Aug 2002 ยท
Time to start sorting out the stereo wiring. Tank was bolted back in place and last -8 braided fuel line tightened up. -4 breather line from filler neck also back into position. Amp rack is just temporarily bolted in place so I could do some brainstorming on how to mount the distribution block and crossovers....I'll figure it out! (eventually). There will be more fibreglass involved that much I know.
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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SHE'S ALIVE!!!! ๐
Let me take you through the trials and tribulations of the last few days.....as Operation Fire-Up approached today there were some preparations that had to be made.
Mission 1: check fuel system.
Friday night filled tank with 10L premium fuel, flicked on fuel pump for the first time to prime the lines. Quickly scooted under car checking front and back for leaks - $hit, leak under rear left side. Shut the switch, simple problem - forgot to tighten up bulkhead fitting. Flick switch back on, check again - $HIT, big leak under back right side - this one is pi$$ing out. Crap, fuel is leaking out through the carby. Shut switch off, remove air filter, pull off linkage, remove carb top - readjust float height (was still to spec) but replaced needle and seat which may have got stuck. 11.30pm time go to to bed.
Saturday all day work conference. Saturday night moved car back to do some work - $hit, massive puddle of fuel under front end. Further investigation revealed slow seepage from the weld around the bung that was welded in for the AN fitting, also around the bung that plug that original hole. Since I was planning to fire it up today (Sunday), had to scoot down to supercheap early this morning and bought some tank epoxy sealant - worked a treat. Fuel system done - pressure set to 2.5psi - mission accomplished (finally).
Let me take you through the trials and tribulations of the last few days.....as Operation Fire-Up approached today there were some preparations that had to be made.
Mission 1: check fuel system.
Friday night filled tank with 10L premium fuel, flicked on fuel pump for the first time to prime the lines. Quickly scooted under car checking front and back for leaks - $hit, leak under rear left side. Shut the switch, simple problem - forgot to tighten up bulkhead fitting. Flick switch back on, check again - $HIT, big leak under back right side - this one is pi$$ing out. Crap, fuel is leaking out through the carby. Shut switch off, remove air filter, pull off linkage, remove carb top - readjust float height (was still to spec) but replaced needle and seat which may have got stuck. 11.30pm time go to to bed.
Saturday all day work conference. Saturday night moved car back to do some work - $hit, massive puddle of fuel under front end. Further investigation revealed slow seepage from the weld around the bung that was welded in for the AN fitting, also around the bung that plug that original hole. Since I was planning to fire it up today (Sunday), had to scoot down to supercheap early this morning and bought some tank epoxy sealant - worked a treat. Fuel system done - pressure set to 2.5psi - mission accomplished (finally).
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Mission 2: Prime oil system
Filter removed, engine filled with oil. Coil lead removed and ignition turned for the first time - power to the starter - WHOO-HOOO!
Turned it over numerous times without spark for the time being to fill the oil lines and cooler (in shroud). Filter put back on, and engine turned over again to build oil pressure. After some initial concerns about the oil level not reading on the dipstick, figured out it would be different to stock since the dipstick doesn't go right down into the sump plate.
Thanks must be given to my mates who helped out today - much appreciated!
Filter removed, engine filled with oil. Coil lead removed and ignition turned for the first time - power to the starter - WHOO-HOOO!
Turned it over numerous times without spark for the time being to fill the oil lines and cooler (in shroud). Filter put back on, and engine turned over again to build oil pressure. After some initial concerns about the oil level not reading on the dipstick, figured out it would be different to stock since the dipstick doesn't go right down into the sump plate.
Thanks must be given to my mates who helped out today - much appreciated!
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Mission 3: Fire it up (for the first time in its 2 1/2 year resto)
Engine oil check, fuel line check, spark check - took a deep breath and turned the key.....after a bit of a sputter it fired to life! (videos will be up on the net sooner or later once I figure out how). No fuel leaks, no oil leaks, some major popping going on through the carbs (one was bad enough to snap the needle off my carb synch tool - d'oh).
Luckily 063bug dashed home and got his synch tool and timing light. With the help of dak-a-tak, Rod and blup58 all eyes were peeled for problems fortunately which there was none. My mates have some nice cars too :thumbnn[ Edited on 31-7-2005 by Dasdubber ]
Engine oil check, fuel line check, spark check - took a deep breath and turned the key.....after a bit of a sputter it fired to life! (videos will be up on the net sooner or later once I figure out how). No fuel leaks, no oil leaks, some major popping going on through the carbs (one was bad enough to snap the needle off my carb synch tool - d'oh).
Luckily 063bug dashed home and got his synch tool and timing light. With the help of dak-a-tak, Rod and blup58 all eyes were peeled for problems fortunately which there was none. My mates have some nice cars too :thumbnn[ Edited on 31-7-2005 by Dasdubber ]
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Thanks to Pete, the carbs were synched/balanced and timing was adjusted close to the mark (although I have to find out what the marks on the sharpbuilt correspond to). Engine eventually idled - still the occasional pop but further tuning on mixture, timing and jet sizes will help. No pinging or anything else more sinister.
Sorry Alan and Pete, didn't get a pic of your cars to put up here - it was quite a nice line-up.
Sorry Alan and Pete, didn't get a pic of your cars to put up here - it was quite a nice line-up.
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Here is my nephew (mini-blup58) - getting his first taste of volkswagenism and lovin it. He will be driving his dad's ghia in no time!
So overall it was a successful day - the beetle is finally running and driving...still lots of little niggles to sort out which was expected, however I haven't smiled as much for quite some time. I will update with other pics/vids of the big day at some stage soon.
So overall it was a successful day - the beetle is finally running and driving...still lots of little niggles to sort out which was expected, however I haven't smiled as much for quite some time. I will update with other pics/vids of the big day at some stage soon.
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11CAB If ya got it....Baja it
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Very Cool.....congrats
65 Meyers Manx
68 Country Buggy (KO 367)
68 Country Buggy (KO 669)
68 Country Buggy (KO 789)
68 Country Buggy (KO 815)
68 Baja Bug
76 Baja Kombi Twincab
68 Country Buggy (KO 367)
68 Country Buggy (KO 669)
68 Country Buggy (KO 789)
68 Country Buggy (KO 815)
68 Baja Bug
76 Baja Kombi Twincab
ruckus Veteran Volks Folk
2,118 posts ยท joined Jun 2004 ยท
Hey congrats Alan!
nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk
2,171 posts ยท joined Dec 2002 ยท
Well Done!!!! When they fire up for the first time-almost gives you a hard on!!!!!!
helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body
7,386 posts ยท joined Sep 2002 ยท
Great feeling when the motor fires up. Congratulations. Bet you cant wait to be driving?
warb gimme some butter im on a roll.....
1,983 posts ยท joined May 2003 ยท
great read mate, congrats...
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts ยท joined Aug 2002 ยท
Thanks guys - yep the first taste of driving it today was great - the exhaust is really nice. Not heaps and heaps of power but I didn't build the engine to obtain max power, it will be a really nice driver.
Oh yeah, there were a couple of hiccups today that I forgot to mention - firstly had #2 and #4 plug wires mixed up on the dizzy - it still ran quite well surprisingly! But ran much better when wires were switched.
Also the car kept running even when the ignition was turned off, figured out a diode was required in the fuse panel in the ignition circuit rather than a fuse. So that was fixed too!
The vids are pretty cool - the wheels look a treat when moving, also the torsion bars have settled in the rear now which have left the rear suspension height pretty much perfect - very happy I don't have to adjust it again (for now anyway).
Oh yeah, there were a couple of hiccups today that I forgot to mention - firstly had #2 and #4 plug wires mixed up on the dizzy - it still ran quite well surprisingly! But ran much better when wires were switched.
Also the car kept running even when the ignition was turned off, figured out a diode was required in the fuse panel in the ignition circuit rather than a fuse. So that was fixed too!
The vids are pretty cool - the wheels look a treat when moving, also the torsion bars have settled in the rear now which have left the rear suspension height pretty much perfect - very happy I don't have to adjust it again (for now anyway).
pyr0 flame-on
4,457 posts ยท joined Mar 2003 ยท
awesome stuff das ๐ have a few :beer you've deffinatly deserved em mate.
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barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem
9,476 posts ยท joined Jun 2004 ยท
good work mate glad to see it ran well
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GoLfMan Seriously Crusin Dubber
102 posts ยท joined May 2005 ยท
YES... i have been waiting for this moment :party CONGRATS
firebreathing 4 potter...
Peter Leonard Moderator Volatile
1,456 posts ยท joined Apr 2003 ยท
you know, it's a shame to think this thread is drawing to a close, so you'll have to continue it; the show must go on, or you'll be attacked by starved spectators. maybe not right away, but soon we'll get restless, then edgy, then.. well it's not worth thinking about.
vids and sound.... first burnout.. pics on first long run... pics in front of various landmarks.... stories of the niggling problems and the ingenious fixes.... maybe tour australia with a laptop ๐
congrats on the fireup, it's a great feeling. My last effort had SEVEN fuel leaks first time i turned the fuel pump on. (12 PSI holley black makes a racket, and flows some serious fuel) I've since learned about loctite 577 and NPT fittings ๐
*starts feeling restless*
vids and sound.... first burnout.. pics on first long run... pics in front of various landmarks.... stories of the niggling problems and the ingenious fixes.... maybe tour australia with a laptop ๐
congrats on the fireup, it's a great feeling. My last effort had SEVEN fuel leaks first time i turned the fuel pump on. (12 PSI holley black makes a racket, and flows some serious fuel) I've since learned about loctite 577 and NPT fittings ๐
*starts feeling restless*
let sleeping dubs lie
Doug Sweetman Nil Bastardo Carborundum
2,128 posts ยท joined Sep 2002 ยท
wicked, well done and congratulations
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Whats the agenda for this weekend........??? :bounce
Had a good day with all, thanks for the opportunity, really appreciated being part of it. ๐
Had a good day with all, thanks for the opportunity, really appreciated being part of it. ๐
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts ยท joined Aug 2002 ยท
Cheers for the dashes home to get your timing light/synch tool and taking pics/vids - hopefully I'll get them up on the net soon. This would have to be my favourite pic - looks nice and tough!063bug wrote:Whats the agenda for this weekend........??? :bounce
Had a good day with all, thanks for the opportunity, really appreciated being part of it. ๐
Not sure about this weekend - now have to get back onto finishing the stereo installation....also have to get the horn working and figure out how to modify a dust cap so I can have a functional speedo, then sort out why the tacho is reading too high, and maybe make the jig to install the quarter window glass....that should cover me for now!!nn[ Edited on 1-8-2005 by Dasdubber ]
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GoLfMan Seriously Crusin Dubber
102 posts ยท joined May 2005 ยท
i would havta agree you cant just stop this thread now its an epidemic!! the show must go on.
are you going to dump the back end again?
are you going to dump the back end again?
firebreathing 4 potter...
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts ยท joined Aug 2002 ยท
The rear end actually settled a lot more since this pic was taken (after driving it around a bit) so it is a bit lower. I won't be readjusting for now otherwise my extractors will bottom out - they cost too much to rip them off on a speed bump!
The front tyre is just rubbing on the guard whilst turning so the front will come up a fraction as well. Not much though :P
Seat covers as nice as they are will be gone shortly - it was just to protect the seats from the grease, oil and fuel that I have been covered in during the last few days :pukenn[ Edited on 1-8-2005 by Dasdubber ]
The front tyre is just rubbing on the guard whilst turning so the front will come up a fraction as well. Not much though :P
Seat covers as nice as they are will be gone shortly - it was just to protect the seats from the grease, oil and fuel that I have been covered in during the last few days :pukenn[ Edited on 1-8-2005 by Dasdubber ]
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Brad Wolfsburg Elder
3,764 posts ยท joined Aug 2002 ยท
cool ... so is it off to a Dyno shortly ?
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Probably will wait until it is certified (will have to speak to Richard shortly) and registered then will get the tuning sorted out.
Octa veedub recluse
406 posts ยท joined Mar 2005 ยท
Congratulations. It's great to read that despite the hicups you and the mates enjoyed the process of fiding her up.
Kippis :beer
Kippis :beer
'We teach best what we most need to learn'
VW no more... sigh.... well, at least it's a cousin
VW no more... sigh.... well, at least it's a cousin
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gotta love winter in brissy for working out in shorts and bare feet!
Congrats mate, glad its gone (mostly) smoothly
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gotta love winter in brissy for working out in shorts and bare feet!
Congrats mate, glad its gone (mostly) smoothly
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ColumBUS Hail To The Bus Driver!
3,601 posts ยท joined Sep 2004 ยท
oh mate, dont you feel like a champion right now! you should; after all of that hard work put in its gotta be a thrill to drive her!
better build a trophy cabinet mate you're gonna need one with that baby!
better build a trophy cabinet mate you're gonna need one with that baby!
71superbug The Itch Itcher
1,184 posts ยท joined May 2004 ยท
awseome car mate.
nice to see it so close to completion.
im sure u will struggle to find something to do with all your spare time now :p as you will not want to drive it and get it scratched. its beautiful.
Anthony
nice to see it so close to completion.
im sure u will struggle to find something to do with all your spare time now :p as you will not want to drive it and get it scratched. its beautiful.
Anthony
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts ยท joined Aug 2002 ยท
Nah, I've built it to drive it - no point spending all that time and money just to admire it in the garage! I can't wait to get the engine broken in properly so I can give it a good hard flogging!
Re. spare time - next project is the 68 beetle that I will document the rebuild as well - will be much quicker than this one though as the body is already done (bought it off a mate) - then will sell it once restored. So my spare time won't be spare for long!
Re. spare time - next project is the 68 beetle that I will document the rebuild as well - will be much quicker than this one though as the body is already done (bought it off a mate) - then will sell it once restored. So my spare time won't be spare for long!