FunkBass Commited Dubber
63 posts · joined Aug 2007 ·
Amazing work mate! If my bug ends up looking a tenth as good as yours I will be happy! The step by step build up pics and stories are much appreciated.
My 66 beetle project.
h fractals - an ever changing lifestyle
7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·
nice work damo.. good luck in canadia..
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Z = Z2 + C1/r = 1/0 = infinity
Barrels www.barrelman.com.au
VW Workshop - aircooledgarage.com.au
allcooled.com.au
66deluxe Custom Title Time!
1,593 posts · joined Aug 2005 ·
HI all, well a bit of progress has happened since last i posted, the gearbox has been built, by Dangerous, my engine parts have arrived from Aircooled Technology, i have been playing around with the suspension, hopefully the body will be getting worked on soon. Aiming for Warwick for completion but would prefer a good month before to get everything done right and tested, especially those big arse brakes. Here's some pics, cheers Damo.
Built by Dangerous
LE 200 heads porsche 914 chamber and ports, cnc machined, 44x36 valves 200CFM
Built by Dangerous
LE 200 heads porsche 914 chamber and ports, cnc machined, 44x36 valves 200CFM
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
61 Karmann Ghia 2110cc type1 w Los Panchito's
66 Deluxe Beetle 2270 type 4
10 Subaru WRX Impreza
555bug WRX Bug Boy
1,123 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Can't wait to see this thing finished. I think that everyone that helped put the body on should get a ride 🙂
66deluxe Custom Title Time!
1,593 posts · joined Aug 2005 ·
For sure, not a problem mate.555bug wrote:Can't wait to see this thing finished. I think that everyone that helped put the body on should get a ride 🙂
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
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 ·
Nice stuff Damo - good to see you're supplying everyone with a bit of type IV engine porn! Heads look nice mate
al
al
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2,534 posts · joined Mar 2007 ·
Yes nice bit of good ol Type 4 torque!!!! now to start pulling mine apart..... Wawrick is only 4 odd months away...
ACCEPT THAT SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE PIDGEON AND SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE STATUE
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koolkarmakombi enkarmarising
2,078 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
Hey Damo, now you are back I can drop up those berg books sometime...😎
Todd
Todd
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66deluxe Custom Title Time!
1,593 posts · joined Aug 2005 ·
Todd, i forgot about them, i will pm you and arrange a time to come over for a look.
Damo.
Damo.
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61 Karmann Ghia 2110cc type1 w Los Panchito's
66 Deluxe Beetle 2270 type 4
10 Subaru WRX Impreza
61 Karmann Ghia 2110cc type1 w Los Panchito's
66 Deluxe Beetle 2270 type 4
10 Subaru WRX Impreza
Boozo Back in the bug
359 posts · joined Sep 2007 ·
Very nice, that should drive very nicely, looks great as is. very suttle from the outside. beautiful street car.
'59 or Kombi?....feeling confused
'59 bug
'68 bug
'82 import T3 BUS. aircooled
'59 bug
'68 bug
'82 import T3 BUS. aircooled
Fern ButterBug Seriously Crusin Dubber
162 posts · joined Jun 2006 ·
Now I was there that day, didn't help put the body on the new pan, but do I get a ride for getting it all on film? Remember the deal I made the other nite if I get to ride HOT MAXIE🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪555bug wrote:Can't wait to see this thing finished. I think that everyone that helped put the body on should get a ride 🙂
What an anniversary Warick will be now babe, like everyone I just can't wait til this hot little project is ON THE ROAD.
'RACKIE' Flirty Fern's 🙅 groovin mum
dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome
5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
I have a name for mne too.Fern ButterBug wrote:Remember the deal I made the other nite if I get to ride HOT MAXIE🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Big Damo and his "Hot Maxie"......I'll never look at you the same again Damo 🙂
koolkarmakombi enkarmarising
2,078 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
But what is the car called? 🤪Fern ButterBug wrote:Remember the deal I made the other nite if I get to ride HOT MAXIE🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪
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66deluxe Custom Title Time!
1,593 posts · joined Aug 2005 ·
HA Ha ha funny, no Max is the name of the car after Max Schmelling the german boxer from WW2 era, cause my car is a tough little german boxer. The other is called Snickers cause it really satisfies🤪
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
61 Karmann Ghia 2110cc type1 w Los Panchito's
66 Deluxe Beetle 2270 type 4
10 Subaru WRX Impreza
dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome
5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
Oh no,
what have I started!😉
what have I started!😉
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome
5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
But Damo does not flash his around the internet for the world to seeDasdubber wrote:Big Damo and his "Hot Maxie"......I'll never look at you the same again Damo 🙂
...or does he?...there was this one web site...
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I'm sure you could find a pic of Hot Maxie (aka Snickers) somewhere on the net if you really tried Dave!
Oh yeah, since my lefty is now semi-famous - I keep telling my wife it needs extra special attention....doesn't seem to work (I might have to give it a special name like Damo does, maybe that will work!) hehehe
Oh yeah, since my lefty is now semi-famous - I keep telling my wife it needs extra special attention....doesn't seem to work (I might have to give it a special name like Damo does, maybe that will work!) hehehe
bond Veteran Volks Folk
2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·
'princess sofia' will do just fine
LUFTMEISTER Veteran Volks Folk
2,041 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·
hey damo was that snickers or SNIGGERS?😂
Customer service is not dead in Australia.
Always after HAZET & MATRA & VW factory tools
Always after HAZET & MATRA & VW factory tools
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Got started on Damo's beetle the other day (couple of hours) and continued today. The rear apron is going to be removable so all the spot welds were drilled out (thanks to Damo for the spot weld drill bit!!).
After cutting the necessary metal out from the inner support pieces the apron comes off, and whadayknow...there is always rust hiding somewhere!
Both sides
That is often the problem the old vw's rust from the inside out in a lot of places. This will make installation and removal of those stonking type IVs a breeze...
What started out as one tiny hole in the upper strengthener turned out to be a myriad of rust inside.....what started out as a four hour job turned into an 8 hour job! 🙂
After cutting the necessary metal out from the inner support pieces the apron comes off, and whadayknow...there is always rust hiding somewhere!
Both sides
That is often the problem the old vw's rust from the inside out in a lot of places. This will make installation and removal of those stonking type IVs a breeze...
What started out as one tiny hole in the upper strengthener turned out to be a myriad of rust inside.....what started out as a four hour job turned into an 8 hour job! 🙂
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
My aim with any rust repair is to make it invisible - I have seen some bad examples in the past of plates tack welded over existing rust which only delays the inevitable. I like to cut as much out as needed (but also like to leave as much original metal as possible), then butt weld in the new metal.
The first patch toward the rear was pretty easy due to access, but the piece behind the side trays (on each side) was not easy especially to weld (laying underneath flying red hot slag) as well as getting grinder etc into to knock down the welds. Knowing Damo I knew he'd want it done right even though it would cost some extra bucks initially.
The remaining paint will be knocked back before a skim coat of fillier will be applied before primer is layed down.
The little pin holes were welded up after this pic
So this is the inner section repaired - tonight finished up with the outer repair pieces being fabbed up. Obviously an entire bumper hanger replacement panel would be easier, but cost is a consideration.....and also aligning the bumper etc would have taken some fiddling. Also Damo, I replaced the two bolts that were snapped off in the bumper mounts.
Rust preventative paint was applied to the repair pieces (and wherever I could get it into the nooks and crannies) and tomorrow I'll weld in the outer pieces and finally get back onto the actual apron!
Al
The first patch toward the rear was pretty easy due to access, but the piece behind the side trays (on each side) was not easy especially to weld (laying underneath flying red hot slag) as well as getting grinder etc into to knock down the welds. Knowing Damo I knew he'd want it done right even though it would cost some extra bucks initially.
The remaining paint will be knocked back before a skim coat of fillier will be applied before primer is layed down.
The little pin holes were welded up after this pic
So this is the inner section repaired - tonight finished up with the outer repair pieces being fabbed up. Obviously an entire bumper hanger replacement panel would be easier, but cost is a consideration.....and also aligning the bumper etc would have taken some fiddling. Also Damo, I replaced the two bolts that were snapped off in the bumper mounts.
Rust preventative paint was applied to the repair pieces (and wherever I could get it into the nooks and crannies) and tomorrow I'll weld in the outer pieces and finally get back onto the actual apron!
Al
bond Veteran Volks Folk
2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·
far out. me next. 🙂
nick
nick
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Don't stress Nick, you have been in the waiting list after Damo's for a long while now. Will be in touch once Damo's is done.bond wrote:far out. me next. 🙂
nick
Al
0 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·
me too, me too....😂
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Got a bit more done today - patches were welded in on the outer sections - pressings were left in place for drain holes and also up the top holes were left to apply cavity wax (will be done after paint is applied).
Passenger side
Damo is going for the clean shaven look so the sound deadening tabs and wiring tabs were removed on the firewall.
After some trimming the apron goes on and off with no fouling (will save scratches later when paint is applied) - the lip where the spot welds were drilled out will be cut off and replaced next week (three days left as an audiologist - then full time in the restorations!!).
Everything looks neat
You can see the rust holes in the lip that was under the apron - filler wouldn't last 6 months over rust like this so it had to be repaired.
Passenger side
Damo is going for the clean shaven look so the sound deadening tabs and wiring tabs were removed on the firewall.
After some trimming the apron goes on and off with no fouling (will save scratches later when paint is applied) - the lip where the spot welds were drilled out will be cut off and replaced next week (three days left as an audiologist - then full time in the restorations!!).
Everything looks neat
You can see the rust holes in the lip that was under the apron - filler wouldn't last 6 months over rust like this so it had to be repaired.
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
The problem area was cut out.
New metal was welded in and ground down.
This evening I sanded down the engine bay ready for primer (hopefully by the end of the week if all goes to plan). Then I'll finish the apron mods and support brackets to stiffen up the rear end (so the apron is clamped between the guard and body)....all takes time 😉
Al
New metal was welded in and ground down.
This evening I sanded down the engine bay ready for primer (hopefully by the end of the week if all goes to plan). Then I'll finish the apron mods and support brackets to stiffen up the rear end (so the apron is clamped between the guard and body)....all takes time 😉
Al
0 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·
Just out of interest what do you expect in man hours to complete this removable panel?
LIFE IN THE LOW LANE All people have the right to stupidity but some abuse the pr
2,534 posts · joined Mar 2007 ·
C'mon Alan your car doesn't need any body work. It's clean as!!! you got some figures on the new donk yet??
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0 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·
Nope.... need to find time to get the thing tuned (jetting) then some testing done.... but more importantly I have to recieve approval from the boss to be able to work on it 😉
My first test run might be the dyno day.... not sure if thats a good thing ❓ .... Any comments Dangerous??
I do have dollar figures though 😂
My first test run might be the dyno day.... not sure if thats a good thing ❓ .... Any comments Dangerous??
I do have dollar figures though 😂