54 Oval street/strip project - 2442 progress (updated May30)

Dasdubber · 2007-01-14T12:30:50+00:00

Stage 1 of this project will be to get the oval back on the road and registered. Initially I wanted to get it going in stock form, but despite having the rear drums skimmed and new shoes, and a clean up of the fronts...there was no pressure still after bleeding. M/c was probably shot so I decided to replace it with a dual circuit unit (Type III in this instance). Before you worry, I am not going to wreck the old oval - I love it and will restore/modify it how I see fit. For those people think "why not turn a later, less rare beetle into a street/strip project?".....well, because: - this is the car I have and this is the one I want to keep - the oval provides a super solid base which will save a lot of work in the long run if I started with a crappy base - I'm inspired by the DRKC cars in the US and want to build something similar (eventually). Sorry to be defensive, but it gets to me when people have a go at others for what they do with their cars - if you don't agree, feel free not to look at this thread....however in the mean time I just want to get it on the road. So, back to the project - new master cylinder and dual reservoir to go in along with a 2in narrowed beam which I pick up next week. I was going to keep it looking stock for a while but since I had to start work on the m/c etc I figured I may as well start the "upgrades". [ Edited on 2-10-2007 by Dasdubber ]

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 23 Mar 2008, 9:22 pm

#637862

Cheers guys, this was just a quick fix since I didn't know of any repro heart tail-light bulb holder assemblies available! It's a bit ghetto chic and not too tidy but I wasn't too worried in this instance as A) it's hidden from sight, and B) I know the oval will get a full resto down the track and I'll redo it nicer some day!

Al 😁

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XXX-1.8T Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,113 posts · joined Oct 2002 · 23 Mar 2008, 11:20 pm

#637879

top idea mate love ur work!

U should incorporate indiactors as well 🙂

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 May 2008, 8:28 pm

#645315

Not much has been happenning on the oval front of late as I've been busy with 'customers' cars now DAS Resto Haus is up and running (part time at the moment). However I couldn't pass up a great engine deal which was for sale in the US - the UK owner had a change of plans and sold it partly assembled (short block) with all other components included (except for EFI ECU etc). It is being built by a well known US VW engine builder - I'll keep the rest a surprise.

I'll make you all wait for details since it is being assembled in the US, I can't control the frequency of pics so you'll have to wait just like I do!

Type I CB raised roof case, 88 Bugpack flanged crank (411 centre main, chevy journals), Competition Engineering straight cuts.

Al

www.dasrestoparts.com.au

Golde60 Fahrvergnugen

858 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 May 2008, 9:39 pm

#645330

haha

I was reading about this engine, looked like a good price, and with the exchange rate at the moment you guys back home are laughing.

good work das, and congrats on the name.

howbig is the hairdryer gonna be?

pm me if you wanna keep it a secret!!

...................( O \ l / O ).....................

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 May 2008, 10:01 pm

#645334

Yet to finalise cam and hair dryer specs. Was a pretty good deal - not the bargain of the century but still saved a few quid/US/AU$ etc in the long run!

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Golde60 Fahrvergnugen

858 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 May 2008, 10:08 pm

#645337

go big mate, thats what he specialises in.

you can always dial in more boost later!

...................( O \ l / O ).....................

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

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 10 May 2008, 10:15 pm

#645338

will be nice and loud with the straight cuts.................hope you don't intend driving it on the street ??!

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 10 May 2008, 11:15 pm

#645344

Craig Torrens wrote:will be nice and loud with the straight cuts.................hope you don't intend driving it on the street ??!

hogwash!

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

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 10 May 2008, 11:20 pm

#645345

ok, its alright for the street...................just bloody annoying on a long trip !

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 10 May 2008, 11:35 pm

#645347

sorry, "WHAT DID YOU SAY?"😉.........

engine sounds interesting Alan.

OZ Towdster Keen to finish some projects

1,921 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 11 May 2008, 8:25 am

#645354

Go the straights , you can't hear them above offroad mud tyres anyway

Don't let body work get in the way of real suspension travel

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 May 2008, 12:29 pm

#645381

Mostly it will only travel about 400m at a time so the noise shouldn't be too much of a problem 😉

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Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 May 2008, 12:43 pm

#645383

Dasdubber wrote:Mostly it will only travel about 400m at a time so the noise shouldn't be too much of a problem 😉

mm not to many strips within 400m of your house ..

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 May 2008, 12:51 pm

#645384

I guess it will have to become a trailer queen then! (apart from the odd blast around the block). 😀

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Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 May 2008, 1:22 pm

#645387

Dasdubber wrote:I guess it will have to become a trailer queen then! (apart from the odd blast around the block). 😀

Well then you will need a Subie in your split to pull it with.

😎

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 12 May 2008, 7:16 pm

#645618

Dasdubber wrote:I guess it will have to become a trailer queen then! (apart from the odd blast around the block). 😀

One dilemma with going from a streeter that sees the track every now and again to a full out drag car. I’m hearing ya there. That is my next project once I’ve finished the current project.

Dak-A-Tak Volksie Pete

1,381 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 12 May 2008, 7:28 pm

#645624

Allan ,that was the shortage top secret ever , motor on paper looks good mate ! Can we borrow it ?

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 May 2008, 8:36 pm

#645642

Yeah Pete, I couldn't resist once I saw the pics of the first stage of the engine build.....I'm still not revealing any of the finer details though (but I must admit I struggle to keep secrets of something I'm so excited about!).

We'll see about the loaner! 😉

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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 5 Aug 2008, 8:07 am

#661787

Engine is back to shortblock stage after its cam change....it is race season in the US at the moment so the builder hasn't had a lot of time to devote to the engine. It won't be ready for warwick this year so I'm not pushing him too hard anyway.

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Golde60 Fahrvergnugen

858 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Aug 2008, 2:12 am

#663294

looking good Das

cant wait to see it come together

you must be getting impatient, I know I am

...................( O \ l / O ).....................

kroozzn63 Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,005 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 11 Aug 2008, 11:51 am

#663344

MMMM YUMMO

show us your gates

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 Sep 2008, 9:04 pm

#670150

Decided to give the oval a freshen up with a new coat of paint before Warwick (probably should have started earlier but I have always worked best under pressure!).

Here it was as of last night:

After a quick sand (120 on short throw D/A sander and some by hand), then mask up, clean and prep the primer was thrown down (sealer first then high build) then guide coat....today it was hit with a quick 240 sand (D/A again) before cleaning and a couple coats of the single stage (direct gloss) 2K beige paint. Trying to keep it simple and costs down for this one!

Al

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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 Sep 2008, 12:03 am

#670344

After work tonight I got stuck into the horrendous job of removing the hiddeous fibreglass based sound proofing that was applied in a former life (what were they thinking!!). This is a job that is not fun at all.

No primer yet (hopefully over teh weekend!)....will be tight for warwick but it will be there!

Al

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westi what the

1,610 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 20 Sep 2008, 1:49 am

#670350

just cut it all out,cut cut cut.
love it man i can't wait to see the finished project.
you are a very very busy man.how's the buba going ,getting some sleep between all this work and crying i hope.

down sharon.

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 20 Sep 2008, 9:12 am

#670374

Buggy Brad wrote:
Dasdubber wrote:I guess it will have to become a trailer queen then! (apart from the odd blast around the block). 😀
Well then you will need a Subie in your split to pull it with.

😎

amen brother, preach it! 😂

"stoopid is stronger than axles"
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matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 20 Sep 2008, 9:34 am

#670378

Nothin wrong with a vw towcar, even air cooled will cut it, if you know how.

Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 Sep 2008, 8:40 pm

#670450

westi wrote:just cut it all out,cut cut cut.
love it man i can't wait to see the finished project.
you are a very very busy man.how's the buba going ,getting some sleep between all this work and crying i hope.

At the risk of jinxing us, the little bloke (Kai) is sleeping quite well with only a 1am feed then up at 5am which is okay since the sun is up sooner and it is warmer nowadays! Still tired though due to long hours as you'd know.

Speaking of which, today was proving to be quite constructive as my brother in law (who will be driving the 'other' beetle that will debut for some tongue in cheek fun if ready) came down to lend a hand sanding the oval.....until the compressor finally $hit itself. Not really up to trade use and I've been delaying the purchase of a screw compressor due to cost, but looks like I have to sell my left nut and bite the bullet! So I'll hopefully hire one in the mean time to keep the work going until I source a new (used) one.

Little fiddly stuff today like repairing rust in heater channel:

I was sick of the crappy "bolt through the b-pillar" seat belt mount so I welded up the holes..

As I'm going with the clean shaven look (on the inside anyway), the headliner will remain only in the centre section like the old ragtop....the retaining teeth were removed along with the carpet retaining lip on the channels (both had some rust so the decision to shy away from originatity was easy). Access hole was cut up top then a 5mm thick plate with as much surface area as possible (inc M10 high tensile nut welded to it) was dropped in and welded, then the access hold welded up.

Skim coat of filler was applied after that (sanded tomorrow hopefully once I get a compressor back up and running!). If I can get one, the oval should be in primer tomorrow.
Al

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LIFE IN THE LOW LANE All people have the right to stupidity but some abuse the pr

2,534 posts · joined Mar 2007 · 21 Sep 2008, 1:30 pm

#670498

matberry wrote:Nothin wrong with a vw towcar, even air cooled will cut it, if you know how.

Bingo oh wise one!! nothing wrong iwth air cooled power and low doown torque for towing. All you have to do is build it the "right" way and it'll serve you well for a long time.

Al oval will look sweet at warwick with some new colour and the race proven 1915 monster in the back!!

ACCEPT THAT SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE PIDGEON AND SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE STATUE

Alder Outlaws VW Racing - check it out on fb!!

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 23 Sep 2008, 12:11 am

#670859

Long night tonight after work today....hired a compressor and finished sanding the oval down with 120 on the D/A sander (that Brad (blup58) started on the weekend.

Then cleaned and prepped (luckily with some help from a couple other vw mates who owed me some hours in return!) it before applying the primer surfacer.

Then a coat of high build primer was applied in readiness for some sanding hopefully tomorrow after work (or maybe wednesday - better get home a little earlier to spend some time with the family)!!

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reub VWRX is gone...

2,054 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 23 Sep 2008, 7:56 am

#670877

Nice work Alan...always great to see.

Reub