1963 ragtop beetle project - gone to a new home

Dasdubber · 2004-04-06T11:23:10+00:00

Due to some forum problems I can't post replies to the other thread and the pictures aren't loading - I am not sure how many posts were lost so I guess I'll start again here. Here is a pic of the 36hp doghouse shroud with fibreglass oil cooler extension piece to accommodate the type IV cooler. [ Edited on 29-8-2006 by Dasdubber ]

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 16 Aug 2006, 10:05 pm

#523463

Basic empi exhaust is on and other ancillaries...just have to change the fuel lines to carbs (one inch short each side due to different banjo fittings on carbs!) then hopefully I can fire it up (touch wood).

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malcolm Insano Dub Head

812 posts · joined Nov 2004 · 16 Aug 2006, 10:09 pm

#523466

alan do you still have the moulds for the speakers

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 16 Aug 2006, 10:19 pm

#523472

Sorry malcolm I never made moulds, I made them from scratch and didn't make a plug.

This link shows how I made them (not that hard, just messy and time consuming!)

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squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 16 Aug 2006, 10:38 pm

#523485

Corvairs are a great motor. I remember some guys in Melbourne had one in their Type 3 - pics are in an old post somewhere. The main problem they had was the fan belt breaking as it twisted up off the pulley over onto the flat pan. They recall many times when the fanbelt let go, how much more power they had - and if they could've cooled it any other way they would've.

byronbus dsk

4,204 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 16 Aug 2006, 10:48 pm

#523489

pete wood wrote:Non VW engine in a splitty? YEAH! finally someone has a freakin spine!!!!! 👍

Can't wait to see what you have in store. 👍

BTW, you may be snubbed by DSK for doing it. :P

We love your work on dsk alan...looking forward to the split

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dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 19 Aug 2006, 2:34 pm

#524309

This might interest you Alan :
http://www.corvairkid.com/

westi wrote:That's mad Alan.

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 19 Aug 2006, 8:56 pm

#524398

Cheers for that Dave. It will be some time before I get onto the splitty though (won't start it until we get a carport)....as you'll all know the $ and time disappear pretty quickly!

The work on the 1916 installation continues - oil pressure sender plumbed in and igntion leads connected. Carbs are finally on (wish there was more room in a beetle engine bay!), and breather line from oil filler is in place. Filled it with oil tonight and set up the linkage - need to sort out timing tomorrow or monday then synch carbs and hopefully it will be running again.

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pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 19 Aug 2006, 10:28 pm

#524429

dangerous wrote:This might interest you Alan :
http://www.corvairkid.com/

have you looked at that site in any detail? that guy is complete corvair nutbar. he knows every model and every correct part including carpet material and other weird anal details. check out the rebuild on the 66 turbo convertable. one word, BEAUTIFUL! :thumb

Made me want to own one.

"stoopid is stronger than axles"
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 Aug 2006, 8:59 pm

#524717

Engine ancillaries are all on and timing set (12 degrees initial and 28 total which are both adjustable (initial of course) along with vac advance). Dialled in carbs roughly via synchrometer to balance each carb...fiddled with idle speed then set up linkage. Fired it up and voila - she's alive!

Took it around the block and apart from a bit of popping through the exhaust all is good. Tomorrow may get time to play with mixture so its not far off being done now!

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crewcabconnection Being Sid James

1,922 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 20 Aug 2006, 9:19 pm

#524728

gotta admire someone whos built not only some great cars, is anal to the point that it's beyond belief, and then builds such a cool house around so many garages and driveways - then incourages (in the words of Pete) other nutbars to come and use it all.

Alan, stop pissing about with hearing aids, start resto-ing cars for people will ya, you'd have a queue from Melberg to BrisVegas.

Loves a lolcat

crewcabconnection Being Sid James

1,922 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 20 Aug 2006, 9:25 pm

#524735

pete wood wrote:Non VW engine in a splitty? YEAH! finally someone has a freakin spine!!!!! 👍

Can't wait to see what you have in store. 👍

BTW, you may be snubbed by DSK for doing it. :P

Yer welcome to come over and Sube my next splitter Pete. Go for it.

Loves a lolcat

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 Aug 2006, 10:13 pm

#524774

crewcabconnection wrote:gotta admire someone whos built not only some great cars, is anal to the point that it's beyond belief, and then builds such a cool house around so many garages and driveways - then incourages (in the words of Pete) other nutbars to come and use it all.

Alan, stop pissing about with hearing aids, start resto-ing cars for people will ya, you'd have a queue from Melberg to BrisVegas.

Cheers Dean! Who knows what the future will entail....better pay the bank some money back first though in my normal line of work - they well and truly have you over a barrel with their interest collections on a mortgage!

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66deluxe Custom Title Time!

1,593 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 21 Aug 2006, 3:49 pm

#524971

Alan, how did the type 1 feel against the type 4, when you drove it? Cheers Damo.

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

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Aug 2006, 6:43 pm

#525030

Damo, although I haven't had a chance to tune the 40 dells more precicely on the 1916 yet it is still quite a healthy motor. I noticed it gets up in the rev range a lot faster which could be attributed to either the cam or the different exhaust configuration on the type I vs IV. I did notice a big difference in the torque though - I guess all the anecdotal evidence of this trait of the type IV was true (I love that aspect of the 2L type IV).

I guess there was also a bit of "noise power" which could have confounded my evaluation - the type IV's exhaust has a much deeper and stronger note which could have given the impression of more power/torque. Either way, I look forward to keeping the type IV and bumping up its displacement etc down the track. I think the new owner will be happy with the 1916 though, it is much more fun than a 1600!

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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 28 Aug 2006, 9:21 pm

#527674

Last night of ownership tonight - the ragtop is making its final voyage (under my ownership) tomorrow morning! Will be sad to see it go but exciting nonetheless as there MAY be a new project or two upcoming :P

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koolkarmakombi enkarmarising

2,078 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 29 Aug 2006, 1:59 pm

#527822

:beer to you mate (sniff)

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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 29 Aug 2006, 7:14 pm

#527907

Well, the ragtop is gone - big thanks again to the new owner - it is definitely going to a good home and will be driven (hard hopefully) as it was built to do!

So time for the next project I guess! I look forward to the next issue of VWMA to see the ragtop grace the pages in full for keepsakes. Thanks for your interest in this thread, stay tune for the next DIY resto!

:kiss

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