Hows all the last minute Nambucca projects going

Menangler · 2003-06-29T11:55:19+00:00

How is everyone going on their new car projects for nambucca? I have almost finished, fired it up tonight, just have to mount the oil pressure, temp and tacho (If it turns up from the US in time) and a good clean up, and probably a few little bits and bobs I have forgotten to do! It's been 4 months of fairly solid work, every night in the shed and most weekends, but great fun!!😀

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 Jul 2003, 12:46 am

#68015

Hi

Just finished a new strut brace.

1302Steve

amazer kombi pilot

3,187 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 Jul 2003, 10:04 am

#68076

What is a strut? My kombi has been on hold cos I spent a week in Qld and a week paving a BBQ area out back.

I'm seriously thinking about giving it a wash and polish and vaccuum. hmmm maybe.

Chris.... kombi pilot, oval dreamer... finisher #26971 2005 city to surf

KOM123 Smiling Assassin

1,164 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 25 Jul 2003, 4:01 pm

#68432

Got my wheels back today 🙂 Checkout http://www.aussieveedubbers.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=8555 where I will post an update and pics.

VWFOOL King for a day, Fool for a lifetime.

3,436 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 25 Jul 2003, 7:00 pm

#68464

got the new motor and gearbox in, but drive shaft on the gearbox seems to be very sloppy and loose and cant find any gears.
hav to drop it all out again and start again!!!
i can only hope i get it ready in time for nambucca...
heres a pic anyway of my progress...
THE OLD MOTOR

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VWFOOL King for a day, Fool for a lifetime.

3,436 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 25 Jul 2003, 7:01 pm

#68465

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fish Wolfsburg Wizard

584 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 25 Jul 2003, 8:19 pm

#68492

i aint goin cause of this AGGGGHHHH!!!!

Drink and drive your a bloody idiot!!! make it home you'r a legend !!!!

fish Wolfsburg Wizard

584 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 25 Jul 2003, 8:21 pm

#68495

i aint goin to valla cause of this. dropped a valve aggggrhhhh!!!!

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Drink and drive your a bloody idiot!!! make it home you'r a legend !!!!

Menangler Custom Title Time!

1,991 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 26 Jul 2003, 5:47 pm

#68672

fish that is a sad pic, bad luck.
I have finished, I'll post a happy pic!😀

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speedster356 Plastic not Classic Racing

1,624 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Jul 2003, 3:22 pm

#68854

Did the manditory oil and filter change yesterday, shortened one of the s/s oil lines out of the pump that was touching the exhaust ( the inner hose had actually burnt thu so was very close to failing) and today I was going for a cruise and about 100mtrs from my place there was a strange squeeling noise and a trail of oil down the street! The gasket on the screw on remote filter had blown out. Now its winter I must remember to warm the oil before planting the boot.

Spyder-WISD 07-09-05 11.6s @ 125 MPH

Speedster-WISD Nats 05 14.4s @ 89 MPH

Jet cruiser-Coogee 22-09-05 900 deg C @ 110,000 rpm

Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals....................Except the Weasel.

KruizinKombi Seriously Obsessed Cyber Dubber

3,493 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Jul 2003, 5:09 pm

#68866

My motor is running, and starting, but I still have a hesitation which seems to disappear as the motor warms up. It will get me there as-is, but I'm not really happy with it. I'm debating whether or not to pull the RH carby apart and put a kit through it. The LH one is as good as I'm going to get it, although it would be nice if I had compressed air available, as I'm not 100% sure I got it all cleaned out properly.

Failing that, I'll check the points again, and run a kit through my fuel pump, but I think the problem is in the carbies. 🙁

I got the power outlets installed, wired up the LH speaker, finished off the wiring for the tacho, took the middle bench seat and seatbelts out, so I'm nearly ready to start packing, but I think I'll have to do the RH rear wheel bearings before I go anywhere. 🙁

Kruizin Kol

amazer kombi pilot

3,187 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Jul 2003, 5:45 pm

#68874

My fastback touched the floor today! Its been on stands since Easter last year. Didnt stay there for long though. Its now up on the trailer! I'd forgotten how heavy the clutch pedal is. Forgotten how much of a PITA a puck clutch is. Forgotten how hard it is to turn with race tyres and quick steer. All that plus I couldnt get the seat adjustment to lock in made for some very interesting bunny hopping when I turned it around in the street. Kids in the street liked it though. And they were amazed that a VW could do 10.5's (number still there from last years nationals) I didnt think to tell them that it was for the 1/8th not 1/4. 😀

Chris.... kombi pilot, oval dreamer... finisher #26971 2005 city to surf

BiX Veteran Volks Folk

2,499 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 27 Jul 2003, 8:22 pm

#68943

waiting for the car to get back from the panle beaters. Needs heaps of little stuff and a carb overhaul, but it will run well enough to get me there.:thumb

Grey 57 Old Grey Cruiser

2,937 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Jul 2003, 8:46 pm

#68951

All was going well, until I took it down to get a new set of tyres fitted. Well despite telling the tyre mob to set the guns at the lowest setting they still managed to strip out one of the rear wheel bolt holes.
F**k said I. Hopefully I can get it repaired tommorow as the early oval drums are getting as rare as the proverbial "Rocking Horse Shite" and you cant just buy em off the shelf.
Trials and tribulations. New tyres look good tho.

Baja Wes V6 Baja Pioneer

3,119 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Jul 2003, 9:13 pm

#68959

I finished making my cold air intake, and took the car for a test run today. Everything seems fine. I just love this motor, it's so sweet.

Wes - www.offroadvw.net - 200HP Quad Cam V6 in a VW Baja - with climate control... 🙂
www.taylorcycles.com.au - My DH MTB racing brothers shop.

KruizinKombi Seriously Obsessed Cyber Dubber

3,493 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 29 Jul 2003, 1:12 pm

#69514

Well I didn't get half the stuff done that I wanted to, but it doesn't matter. I've got the bus packed, chopped a week's worth (or more) of firewood for Heather while I'm gone, and I'm outta here!!! 😀 Seeya all at Valla, or when I get back. :thumb

Kruizin Kol

amazer kombi pilot

3,187 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 29 Jul 2003, 3:54 pm

#69553

I'm just doing aesthetics now. dusting, vaccuming etc. I would wash but there's no way I am getting my hands wet in this weather.

I get an extra day to pack 😀

Chris.... kombi pilot, oval dreamer... finisher #26971 2005 city to surf

kOMBI KARMA Officially Full-On Dubber

276 posts · joined May 2003 · 29 Jul 2003, 5:56 pm

#69587

Well we are just about roadworthy, tax return arrived in time to bank , booked in for registration 3.30pm tomorrow (wed) and outta here,
cyassssssssssssssss on da road
ree

VWFOOL King for a day, Fool for a lifetime.

3,436 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 29 Jul 2003, 6:25 pm

#69604

well today at 11.27am i got my car to start for the first tiem with the new motor.
after some minor issues and adjustments got it all sorted and its running sweetly.
should be getting a tune up tomorrow and maybe replace clutch cable.
cant wait to fit my new fog light and tacho (thanks empi) for fridays cruise to valla.

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jenz58 Postal Menace

9,121 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 29 Jul 2003, 6:28 pm

#69606

Can't wait to see the results of all this work at Valla😎:thumb:bounce

Grey 57 Old Grey Cruiser

2,937 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 29 Jul 2003, 6:38 pm

#69609

Past caring about mechanical things now. What ever happens happens. Just jamming camping gear and clothes into every nook and cranny.
Cya on the road.

Ree, got your message and will let Colin know.

KOM123 Smiling Assassin

1,164 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 29 Jul 2003, 10:25 pm

#69695

Wanted to fit a step I got off a Kombi wreck but that's just not going to happen in time. Will spend the last few nights packing and giving the Kombi a good clean.

I did however manage to finish new curtains last night 🙂 I had plenty of offers from relatives and friends to do them but decided since I'd done alot of work myself on the Kombi I'd continue to do so. Got (please don't laugh) sewing lessons from Mum on the Husqvana (can't spell it) and it's taken me about a week to get them all finished including tie backs.

As for the colour, well let's just say they are very bright and my four year old daughter is over the moon about them as she likes to think of the Kombi as her cubby house!!

Please feel free to take a look and bag me out accordingly at Valla, I'm sure my wife won't back me up hahaha.

kOMBI KARMA Officially Full-On Dubber

276 posts · joined May 2003 · 30 Jul 2003, 7:01 am

#69745

Your curtains sound intresting, When i was searching for fabric for mine a few years back I found this purple fabric with black bats and glitter all over it , real cheap and it matched kombi well, my kids thought them great and desided to call it bat mans van, The kids are now teens and the curtains have faded but they are still are in use.
Ree

72TWINCAB Fahrvergnugen

978 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 30 Jul 2003, 8:07 am

#69752

Well times running out and I didn't get everything done that I wanted to. Was hoping to get the rear bumper on but the damm brackets don't match the holes in the bumper bar and require modifications (I thought 68 to 72 were the same). This job will now have to wait until after Valla. Also wanted to get the tray sprayed but ran out of time.

However all is not lost. I did manage to get a service done and am having the mags resprayed and having the car cut and buffed today. Should look sweeeet😀

Garage is stacked with all camping gear and ready to be packed when I get the Kombi back this afternoon.

Bring on Valla:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce

cray Wolfsburg Wizard

462 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 30 Jul 2003, 8:36 am

#69758

Dave Becker wrote:fish that is a sad pic, bad luck.
I have finished, I'll post a happy pic!😀

i think i'm in love with your car

got any more pics? 🙂

cray Wolfsburg Wizard

462 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 30 Jul 2003, 9:07 am

#69762

nevermind, i just found the thread in member's rides

sweet looking car!

KOM123 Smiling Assassin

1,164 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 30 Jul 2003, 8:20 pm

#69909

Well it's wash time tomorrow, was going to do it tonight but it's too damn cold and too dark! Will knock off work early tomorrow to give it a good clean.

My 256Mb Compact Flash card arrived today so it means I will be able to take 259 high res (1600 x 1200) photos this weekend 🙂