Hey, just went to my shed and worked on Susanne (My '72 Superbug) Just thought I'd take a few shots so I could show ya's what I'm starting with!
-Staggers.
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Pics!
[ Edited on 15-4-2006 by Volkswagenboy1 ]
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Other pics!
[ Edited on 15-4-2006 by Volkswagenboy1 ]
STAGGERS AUTOMOTIVE - Heavy Vehicle Diesel Specialist
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2/53 Tradelink Drive, Browns Plains
These pictures were taken obviosly after I removed the windows, guards, bonnet, interior and dash parts. This here is some of my crap which I have on my roof/wall! (Above the bonnet on the roof is a decklid!)
-Staggers.
[ Edited on 15-4-2006 by Volkswagenboy1 ]
STAGGERS AUTOMOTIVE - Heavy Vehicle Diesel Specialist
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So what do you guys think?
-Staggers.
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that rust loks nasty! But the decklid colour - I like! Is it going to be resprayed in that kinda metalic grey?
wish I had room on my shed's wall to hang panels!
...and Robert's ya father's brother...
Yeah, That's the colour I want to keep, but it's a Blue-Grey-Metallic. (It kinda looks like Jak Rizzo's colour though, don't you think?) I love it, the rust shouldn't take much though.
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Volkswagenboy1 wrote:(It kinda looks like Jak Rizzo's colour though, don't you think?)
On second thought, no it doesn't.
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Volkswagenboy1 wrote:Volkswagenboy1 wrote:(It kinda looks like Jak Rizzo's colour though, don't you think?)
On second thought, no it doesn't.
-Staggers.
LOL
get some sleep man..*looks at time..
happy easter! :thumb:thumb:thumb
:jesus rises again!
...and Robert's ya father's brother...
Same to you mate.
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madfun, so whats happening to it? its gonna be a racecar?
🙂
yeah i was a little thrown too - especially by the title "racecar" buildup...... hehe :P
Had heard his plans a while ago. This dudes got some good plans for it.
Just remember the seatbelts mate, cause this things gonna be flying. So gotta take me for a ride one day when u finish it. U can drive my baja for a day, and i drive ur supa dupa bug :P
(ô_!_/ô) (ô_!_/ô)
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
Yeah Karina, I'm planning to set it up as a street legal circuit racer (Lightwieght, great handling, rollcage, no interior and some horsepower) But it obviosly is not much of a racecar yet, hey Bond. But it will get there soon enough! Hey Chris, I'll have to take you up on that deal one day! (Maybe oneday we'll both finish them!) But don't worry, I'm planning to use 4 or 5 point harnesses!
-Staggers.
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Hey, I removed the decklid and firewall today, gonna start working on the radiator in the back. (Anyone know where to buy a cheap aluminium radiator, roughly 3ft by 16 inches?)
Thanks to Chris for selling me the rear clip (Apron and Bumper bracket mount assembly)
Soon enough it'll be a bolt on unit.
-Staggers.
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you have u2u
Hello Bond, I've been expecting you. There's no U2U yet!
-Staggers.
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There we go!
-Staggers.
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heres the rims dude
some people are like slinky's
they have no useful purpose
but they are fun to watch
when you push them down the stairs
Yeah, definately gotta get me some of those! Thanks for the pic.
-Staggers.
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For the radiator, it's likely that an industrial radiator mob can build you one to your exact specs much cheaper than buying and adapting one. I did this for my Datsun 1600 - got a complete brass radiator built to my exact spec for less than $200 (ten years ago - but a car custom aluminium builder quoted me $600 at the same time).
Try this mob:
http://www.radiators-brisbane.com.au/A POSSE AD ESSE.
I live in my own little world, but it's okay, they know me here.
Or get a radiator from one of the front cut importers for a less popular model. The wrx van dude got a huge daewooo one with thermofans for $180
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Cool, thanks guys I'll look into it.
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What engine you going to use?
This is my Volkswagen, there are many like it, but this one is mine. Without me my Volkswagen is useless, without my Volkswagen, I am useless.
61 Karmann Ghia 2110cc type1 w Los Panchito's
66 Deluxe Beetle 2270 type 4
10 Subaru WRX Impreza
Most likely an EJ22 SOHC, but if I pick up something cheaper other than an EJ22 (Say an EJ20 or something) then I'll use that.
-Staggers.
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hey staggers in tradelink drive theres a aluminiun boat builder there ( aquamaster ) he was doing aluminiun radiators for a guy , cutting up damaged ones then rewelding them . call in and say hi ask for paul the owner he might be able to look after you
cheers bugbrained
Okay, thanks!
-Staggers.
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here in the states they got ej25's in the wrx i think...not quite sure though...but that thing will fly with the ej20 or ej22...😂
Aircooled for a reason...water is for boats
I hope so!
Here's an updated picture, no nasty suprises yet. There is rust though, but at least I know what I'm up against so far...
-Staggers.
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Okay,
I have the oil coolers and radiator dummy mounted now (Using two Magna oil coolers and a Magna radiator)
so soon I should have the air ducts made up.
Plans for Susie have slowed down after buying a V8 LandRover and planning Valla holiday, but as soon as I'm back in August I'll be saving for an engine!
-Staggers.
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