Stanley's car....1 1/4" Tranny raise 28Jun14

Stanley · 2008-05-05T09:37:43+00:00

Thought this might be better here than in members rides. Since the decommissioning of my white '70 beetle that I used to drive/race with the turbo, this is what now has all my attention. Although I’m not going to post it as a build up, it's passed the point of no return so I’ll just post the odd progress pic. It's nothing that hasn't been done before. It's a '60 Aussie built beetle and plans are to make it for the track only and as such has had all non essential stuff removed including all the window mechanisms and side glass which is now lexan. It will still be built under the TAT scope but I will spend money where it is needed particularly in making it safe. I have so far replaced the MC all the wheel cylinders, new brake shoes all drums machined amd all new wheel bearings. New g'box is in progress with Dangerous Dave and I will mount the old 100 ci turbo to it. Colour scheme at this stage will be satin black with silver flashes to match the aluminium panels at this stage. This what it started as a couple of months ago. May look familiar to some. I think I may have posted some pics earlier. Stripped and ready for the games to begin. Upgraded to a duel circuit MC. Have run a new line from front to rear. Front g'box mount was broken so decided after some advice, to fab an intermediate mount. Thanks Dave. Also now has a removeable apron and have done away with the wings between firewall and inner guard. Couple of pics of the new dash. Inside is plain and simple in satin black and aluminium rear panels and door cards. These are the wheels I recently purcahesed. May also look familiar to some.

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 27 Jul 2008, 10:52 pm

#660434

👍 very nice, another great thread to watch and wait for the results.

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2,534 posts · joined Mar 2007 · 28 Jul 2008, 6:53 am

#660444

Man I am seeing a lot of re incarnated bits on this car!! Love the Volksy enthuisasts way of recycling!! Looking good mate!!

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Turbo54 Veteran Volks Folk

2,220 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 28 Jul 2008, 10:00 am

#660464

Looking great, inspiring even. Man I need to start doing mine again.
If you want some light weight stripes go to clark rubber and buy some of the stick on chrome moulding and make your own flash.
Of red pinstriping would look cool.
T54

C'mon kids gather round,
there's a new sensation hitting town,
It's moving straight, low to the ground,
it'll pick you up when your feeling down.

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 28 Jul 2008, 8:46 pm

#660580

Great stuff Andrew - keep at it mate, it will be screaming down the strip in no time!

www.dasrestoparts.com.au

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 30 Aug 2008, 5:43 pm

#666736

Milestone today with the engine started after a complete re-wire.
Only major jobs left to do now is fit rear brake hoses and lines and bleed brake circuit and I can take it for a drive.
Apart from that I need to get some rear shocks and fit some stops to prevent positive camber which is why the rear guards are still off.
Then just some small tidy up jobs and it's ready for Warwick

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Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 30 Aug 2008, 5:44 pm

#666737

couple more

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dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 30 Aug 2008, 5:51 pm

#666738

WOW! MAN, LOOKS GREAT.
Spiffy battery box.

What did you make the"flash trim" from?

westi wrote:That's mad Alan.

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 30 Aug 2008, 5:54 pm

#666739

Any close ups of the wiring?

westi wrote:That's mad Alan.

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 30 Aug 2008, 6:11 pm

#666745

"flash trim" is just silver pinstripe. Couldn't get any chrome pin stripe. Not entirely happy with it but It will do for now.
Squid just needs to make me a lid for the battery box now and fit some vents to it.
When finish hiding the important wire I forgot I will post some pics.....😀

nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk

2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 30 Aug 2008, 8:35 pm

#666767

Top stuff-how do I get my hands on a pair of those Glass headlight lenses.Would love a set for my Drag Car.

westi what the

1,610 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 31 Aug 2008, 5:39 pm

#666878

looking good stan.can't wait to see all these at warwick.it's going to be a great turn out.
are you going to get some track time before warwick.
i hope there is some pink on the car somewere.lol

down sharon.

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 31 Aug 2008, 6:04 pm

#666882

the only thing pink on my car is my arse when it's in the seat.....

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 31 Aug 2008, 8:47 pm

#666961

Hey Stanley, those headlights look a little pink from here... or maybe just the light.

Looking great mate. Looking foward to racing at Warwick🙂

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

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 6 Sep 2008, 7:11 pm

#668073

Test drove it today after getting all the brakes working. Was expecting a leak from the long tube where it goes into the tee block but that didn't happen so all bled and working well.
I think I freaked a few of the neighbours out driving around with slicks and no rear guards.
drives well except it's bloody noisey

HGFS Wolfsburg Wizard

531 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 6 Sep 2008, 8:42 pm

#668094

Nice going. What's the worst part of the noise, exhaust or just because there's no interior or sound deadening etc?
Type of stuff that needs earplugs??

Love the way the car is turning out by the way.

1954 Oval long term project going nowhere
1958 Beetle drag car project
1959 Beetle project I need to sell one day
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humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 7 Sep 2008, 11:13 pm

#668275

Its a drag car Andrew.... 😘 Its supposed to be noisy!👍👍

Awesome news.... Now please get us a video.... I wanna hear this baby running!!!!

FUCH your early!

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Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 19 Sep 2008, 2:56 pm

#670258

All ready for Warwick

I was going to say finished but I don't think it will ever be finished. All it needs is a wheel alignment which is happening tomorrow morning and then it will wrapped in cotton wool until Warwick. Which is a good thing because now I can have a volksy free weekend next weekend for my wedding anniversary.

It will be running without a rear apron and decklid. mailnly because the rear apron needs cutting around the exhaust and I don't want to do that so I can use it when the turbo comes off?????. With no rear apron pointless running a decklid, plus it's not painted.

Must also take this opportunity to thank, apart from the guys on this forum for their encouragement, Pete Page for supplying the car, Rod Richardson for the shiny wheels and for their encouragement and advice along the way and special thanks to Dave Butler for all the help, support and advice (not to mention building a super box). And westi I haven't forgotten about the beer I promised.

Anyway here's some pics of my Tight Arse drag car.

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Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 19 Sep 2008, 2:59 pm

#670260

Must also thank my youngest son Jack (1st year sheety) for knocking up the battery box and supplying the sheet metal for everthing.....

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bond Veteran Volks Folk

2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 19 Sep 2008, 3:20 pm

#670264

dude. that is shit hot! really looking forward to seeing it run at warwick!

well done!

nick

Boostn Wolfsburg Wizard

657 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 19 Sep 2008, 3:54 pm

#670268

Awesome car Stanley!!!!!

I love it! The amount of fun you will have in this car will far way out the cost.
I wish more people would follow you lead and just build something to have fun in, it's heaps better than bench racing like me!
Congrats and all the best for Warwick.

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STOCK Wolfsburg Wizard

446 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 19 Sep 2008, 4:27 pm

#670271

looks great stanley
but i'm sure you could fit some pink on there somewhere
speaking of pink
off to see westi for another
late night junka session
can't wait to see it @ warick
🤘

🤘
STOCK

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 19 Sep 2008, 7:07 pm

#670285

Great to see it 'done' Andrew.... I second Nicks sentiments entirely...

Totally jealous of your efforts.... 👍👍

FUCH your early!

http://www.noh2o.org/

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 19 Sep 2008, 11:38 pm

#670340

Great stuff Andrew - you did well to get it done in time to spend some time with your wife for the anniversary....happy household 🙂

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westi what the

1,610 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 20 Sep 2008, 1:52 am

#670351

lookng great,bet you can't wait for warwick.

down sharon.

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2,282 posts · joined May 2003 · 20 Sep 2008, 5:14 am

#670354

Looking great can't wait to see it fly at warrick

Marc

If you can't laugh at yourself you can't laugh at anyone else! Because life is to short not to LAUGH

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 20 Sep 2008, 5:27 am

#670355

Man, nice work Stanley, and Jack!

That young fella has some real talent hey!
Bright future there.

westi wrote:That's mad Alan.

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 20 Sep 2008, 8:38 am

#670369

Looks great mate, looking foward to a race, very soon.

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

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 20 Sep 2008, 7:12 pm

#670431

thanks everyone....yeh I can't wait for Warwick....all though I must admit nerves are starting to creep in.

Had the wheel alignment today. All was good. Managed to ensure I had some rear toe in. Funny thing was the guy who did it was a great kid but was less than half the age of the car. Noticed him going round and round the rear until he finally came in and said..."how do I adjust the rear". Took him out and explained how it all worked.

Boss didn't end up charging me because he said his tech learnt more from the experience. Can't ask for better service than that so if you're out Ipswich way see Crooks tyre and mechanical.

Also nothing like a beetle with slicks to draw a crowd....😂

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 20 Sep 2008, 7:17 pm

#670435

Cool man!

All ready then!

Once you get that first run the nerves will go.

I still get nerves on the first pass of the day after nearly 18 years.

westi wrote:That's mad Alan.

westi what the

1,610 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 21 Sep 2008, 5:31 pm

#670519

so do you fart or piss alot.
we had this discusion when i was at the drags last wednesday.
my nerves make me piss like a trojan.
most everyone i know farts or pisses,which are you.

down sharon.