Nice work as always Dave.
BTW did you get a press?
Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it
4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 ·
Dak-A-Tak yellow, New Car Trailer ( 7/4/012)
Dak-A-Tak Volksie Pete
1,381 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
Put motor in for check of No2 cylinder pipe ,how far it sits
past rear of car and guards .
Have to get a measurement for engine lid bracket that will be welded to header. The motor cover will be a boombox style cover.
Will get header recoated with a silver heatcoat (HPC) in the next few weeks.
Under car pic , you can see how high torsion tube has be lifted 4inch's and gear box 1inch as well.
The blue fuel fittings are -8 (left) to motor and -6(right) return to tank . Fuel lines in tunnel are russel high performance (twist - lok ) hose.
Alloy cover plate screws off for any maintance work in tunnel .
past rear of car and guards .
Have to get a measurement for engine lid bracket that will be welded to header. The motor cover will be a boombox style cover.
Will get header recoated with a silver heatcoat (HPC) in the next few weeks.
Under car pic , you can see how high torsion tube has be lifted 4inch's and gear box 1inch as well.
The blue fuel fittings are -8 (left) to motor and -6(right) return to tank . Fuel lines in tunnel are russel high performance (twist - lok ) hose.
Alloy cover plate screws off for any maintance work in tunnel .
reub VWRX is gone...
2,054 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
Making good progress there mate 👍 Looks sweet as....
Reub
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Lookin good Pete!
westi what the
1,610 posts · joined Aug 2005 ·
nice work.
i remember seeing this car at nambucca thinking to myself it looks fast just sitting there.
i remember seeing this car at nambucca thinking to myself it looks fast just sitting there.
down sharon.
dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome
5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
Spent some more hours today on Pete's gearbox.
First step was to drill some oil holes through the hub for 1st/2nd,
and also the hub for 3rd/4th.
Berg suggests this mod if you tighten up the end clearance of the gears.
These gears are not so tight in this box, but I still do the mod anyhow.
The surface of the hub is quite hard so I used a masonary drill sharpened up for steel,
and then a number 3 centre drill for the small hole once it was through the hard layer.
Here is the jig I use to press down the spring under 4th gear and install the circlip.
The Hard key for the 3/4 hub, and some steel caged bearings for those gears,
The bearings are from early model trannys.
Here are the assembled gear stacks, ready for the intermediate housing.
But some mods are required with the intermediate housing also.
Clearance on the diameter for the 1.217, 4th gear.
Also a later bearing to suit the splined pinion shaft.
The 1/2 gearset also needed more travel in the shift rod because of the narrowed 'slider',
and a late model tranny was the source of this item.
Once the gear stacks are pressed into the intermediate housing bearings,
the assembly is fitted into this jig to simulate the tranny case.
Here you can see where I clearanced the reverse teeth to clear the fat mainshaft from FTC....
it just clears
Because 2nd gear is also very wide...
I had to adjust reverse a little bit because it was rubbing on second gear whilst in neutral.
You adjust it and then clamp with this bolt.
There is a big nut on the end of this FTC mainshaft, and it is quite easy to tighten it(or loosen for that matter),
by locking it from turning with the crank wheel that simulates engine rotation.(part of the jig set)
I just flipped the crank handle so it bears against the jig.
Here is the whole jig with forks adjusted.
I will go back to it tomorrow and double check everything, before prepping the Rhino case.
First step was to drill some oil holes through the hub for 1st/2nd,
and also the hub for 3rd/4th.
Berg suggests this mod if you tighten up the end clearance of the gears.
These gears are not so tight in this box, but I still do the mod anyhow.
The surface of the hub is quite hard so I used a masonary drill sharpened up for steel,
and then a number 3 centre drill for the small hole once it was through the hard layer.
Here is the jig I use to press down the spring under 4th gear and install the circlip.
The Hard key for the 3/4 hub, and some steel caged bearings for those gears,
The bearings are from early model trannys.
Here are the assembled gear stacks, ready for the intermediate housing.
But some mods are required with the intermediate housing also.
Clearance on the diameter for the 1.217, 4th gear.
Also a later bearing to suit the splined pinion shaft.
The 1/2 gearset also needed more travel in the shift rod because of the narrowed 'slider',
and a late model tranny was the source of this item.
Once the gear stacks are pressed into the intermediate housing bearings,
the assembly is fitted into this jig to simulate the tranny case.
Here you can see where I clearanced the reverse teeth to clear the fat mainshaft from FTC....
it just clears
Because 2nd gear is also very wide...
I had to adjust reverse a little bit because it was rubbing on second gear whilst in neutral.
You adjust it and then clamp with this bolt.
There is a big nut on the end of this FTC mainshaft, and it is quite easy to tighten it(or loosen for that matter),
by locking it from turning with the crank wheel that simulates engine rotation.(part of the jig set)
I just flipped the crank handle so it bears against the jig.
Here is the whole jig with forks adjusted.
I will go back to it tomorrow and double check everything, before prepping the Rhino case.
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk
2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·
Master craftsman at work there I see.Looks like you have done one or two B4.Good to see that you take a lot of pride in your work-well done.
dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome
5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
Thanks Andrew,Stanley wrote:Nice work as always Dave.
BTW did you get a press?
yes I got the same type you had at your work
with 20 ton capacity.
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome
5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
Just waiting on a nose cone, clutch fork, and paint detail (Pete can do that).
[ Edited on 8-7-2007 by dangerous ]
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
hellbugged 48's and straight cuts
5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·
ooorsum Dave,thanx for your piccies, lot's of work there.......
Dak-A-Tak Volksie Pete
1,381 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
Great !!!!!!!!! work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll have a rolling car again soon .Will only be a little biit of detailing Dave,on gear box .Everything will be painted satin black on suspension items and gearbox ,for easy touch up after maintenance in future . It's a race car !!!!!!!!
Just a quick pic of front tin so far . Dash is next ! There will be beadrolls on panels to take out flex .
Just a quick pic of front tin so far . Dash is next ! There will be beadrolls on panels to take out flex .
westi what the
1,610 posts · joined Aug 2005 ·
nice work .
turnded out realy well you must be happy with yourself.
congrates on a job well done,keep the pic's coming.
turnded out realy well you must be happy with yourself.
congrates on a job well done,keep the pic's coming.
down sharon.
Dak-A-Tak Volksie Pete
1,381 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
Just a couple more pics ,after Dangerous's hard work on the inside ,finally clean up on the outside !(gear box)Painted in satin black engine paint .
Dash very close of finishing ,just have to complete middle join .
Things are a little slow ( to cold at night )
Thanks for all the cool words ,everyone !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dash very close of finishing ,just have to complete middle join .
Things are a little slow ( to cold at night )
Thanks for all the cool words ,everyone !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Looking great still Pete - hope you are looking after that back of yours!
bond Veteran Volks Folk
2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·
thats a nice looking box!
love the work pete
nick
love the work pete
nick
Dak-A-Tak Volksie Pete
1,381 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
Gear box in , back to a roller again . Back is a little low (ajustment to fix ) .Brake lines ,rear tin ,Engine cover ,trim rear guards alittle , all these jobs next.
Time is becoming a pain but I will keep pushing on.
A big thanks to Troy Alder for helping on friday night to get it on it's wheels for Dyno Day .
All so thanks to Competition Coatings for a fine job on my exhaust (looks unreal ) ,inside as well .
Check out :www.competitioncoating.com.au
Time is becoming a pain but I will keep pushing on.
A big thanks to Troy Alder for helping on friday night to get it on it's wheels for Dyno Day .
All so thanks to Competition Coatings for a fine job on my exhaust (looks unreal ) ,inside as well .
Check out :www.competitioncoating.com.au
pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome
6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
looks great, love that old paint job. are you still considering sticking with something similar?
"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/
reub VWRX is gone...
2,054 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
Sweet dude....
I've got a mate of mine hammering me to build a drag bug out of my 56 oval...better not show him pics of your car 🙂
I've got a mate of mine hammering me to build a drag bug out of my 56 oval...better not show him pics of your car 🙂
Reub
westi what the
1,610 posts · joined Aug 2005 ·
looks unreal ,can't wait to see it in action again
down sharon.
Dak-A-Tak Volksie Pete
1,381 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
The old car is coming along quiet well .All engine accessory's are fitted ,oil tank(dry sump tank) fitted for new oil line's ,next job ,make up new fuel line's to chassis and fit msd dist and wire's . Waiting on alloy sheet for rear tin . Thanks for all comments above .
Rueb ! you build a drag bug and I'll tow up to Darwin for a match race ! Spoke to a very cool ,rev head ,nice looks , old friend of yours ? Will ( red wine drinker )She works at Autobarn here at springwood near me .
Rueb ! you build a drag bug and I'll tow up to Darwin for a match race ! Spoke to a very cool ,rev head ,nice looks , old friend of yours ? Will ( red wine drinker )She works at Autobarn here at springwood near me .
bond Veteran Volks Folk
2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·
pete - who made the dry sump tank and whats it hold - 12qt?
nick
nick
matberry Moderator Go hard or go home
8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
Pete champion job!!!!!!
Its been a while since Ive seen your beetle and its lookn bitchn!
All those hours (I know it takes plenty) really pay off!
Man any thing I can do to help give us a call 54720212, just to be a part
of your perfection may let a bit rub off.
There's a few familiar looking bits in there so I should know
my way around!
Coming to bris shortly.
BTW when did you change the model of Dak a tak?
Matt
Its been a while since Ive seen your beetle and its lookn bitchn!
All those hours (I know it takes plenty) really pay off!
Man any thing I can do to help give us a call 54720212, just to be a part
of your perfection may let a bit rub off.
There's a few familiar looking bits in there so I should know
my way around!
Coming to bris shortly.
BTW when did you change the model of Dak a tak?
Matt
Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE
Dak-A-Tak Volksie Pete
1,381 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
Oval window to get rear wing up higher as car is a little channeled now ,and don't need to look back when racing becouse I'm in front !
Mat ,let me know when you are back in Bris !
Nick ,it holds 8Ltrs witch i run 7 Ltrs in .Was made by Larry Still in Sydney after i drew up design .
Peterson or moroso are good type's ,can buy from Rocket
Mat ,let me know when you are back in Bris !
Nick ,it holds 8Ltrs witch i run 7 Ltrs in .Was made by Larry Still in Sydney after i drew up design .
Peterson or moroso are good type's ,can buy from Rocket
westi what the
1,610 posts · joined Aug 2005 ·
looking good can't wait to see it at warwick
down sharon.
Sancho Learner Dubber
16 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·
very impressive work!
and good color for a racecar ;-)
and good color for a racecar ;-)
VW 412 with 1.8 Turbo and homemade suspension
Dak-A-Tak Volksie Pete
1,381 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
Rear engine lid (boom box ) is coming along well ,made from 1.2mm alloy ,started in middle section, working on
side template's now .Then section around header out let will have sum holes and bottom trimmed off .
Will all be in one piece when finished .
Have be working on many things , fuel lines ,clutch arm ,gauges ,starter ,rear guards dzus on, msd dist installed .
Waiting on sparky to come over and do his thing .
Warwick is close but I'll keep trying to get yellow car there.
side template's now .Then section around header out let will have sum holes and bottom trimmed off .
Will all be in one piece when finished .
Have be working on many things , fuel lines ,clutch arm ,gauges ,starter ,rear guards dzus on, msd dist installed .
Waiting on sparky to come over and do his thing .
Warwick is close but I'll keep trying to get yellow car there.
Dak-A-Tak Volksie Pete
1,381 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
Finally finished wing (4 days work ) Looks tuff , I think !!!!!!!!!! Next job !!!!!!!
matberry Moderator Go hard or go home
8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
Shite HOT Pete
Great work as usuall!!!!!
Great work as usuall!!!!!
Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE
ang3lsholocaust Custom Title Time!
1,014 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
WOW Pete. Your car is comming along nicely.
Do you think you will have it ready for warwick or will you be just running the choptop?
Do you think you will have it ready for warwick or will you be just running the choptop?
Dak-A-Tak Volksie Pete
1,381 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
Trying to get all cars to Warwick this year , chop is waiting for motor to be fitted ( type 4 ), working hard at this stage but time will be the breaker point .
Put wheel studs in one hub today and fitted all up ,then found brake line comes to close to bump-stop so ,had to pull it all apart and rotate disc calliper to the rear .
😠Still waiting on left rotor from usa ,after they sent me 2 right side rotors .
Sparky is working on car all day this Tuesday and then finish off when body is back on .
I have entered ,so there is no turning back ,now !
Put wheel studs in one hub today and fitted all up ,then found brake line comes to close to bump-stop so ,had to pull it all apart and rotate disc calliper to the rear .
😠Still waiting on left rotor from usa ,after they sent me 2 right side rotors .
Sparky is working on car all day this Tuesday and then finish off when body is back on .
I have entered ,so there is no turning back ,now !