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.

vassy66T1 Wow ... are U reading this?

2,120 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 30 Aug 2009, 7:26 pm

#732501

The Frankenbug!!

Well done for getting out there and going hard Stanley 👍

20bkombi Wolfsburg Wizard

597 posts · joined Mar 2009 · 30 Aug 2009, 7:43 pm

#732502

It's even blown it's top a few times😂😂
Sorry Andrew, just came to mind. I love naming cars i've 10

Good to see you'll make Warwick!

I googled CATIA 3D, looks awesome, even if its for work.
Aaron.

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LOWBUG Insano Dub Head

738 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 30 Aug 2009, 9:44 pm

#732553

Yes as usual everyone has an opinion and an answer.

Oh and by the way I've only managed an 8.1 can't remember the speed.

Have fun.

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 31 Aug 2009, 7:16 am

#732590

20bkombi wrote:I googled CATIA 3D, looks awesome, even if its for work.
Aaron.

I think i'll find more uses for it at home...😎

Mick058 Custom Title Time!

1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 · 3 Sep 2009, 8:38 am

#733236

hey mate, you looking good for Warwick then?

Do you stay on-site or drive home at night? How far is it from Warwick to Karana Downs? Trying to work out logistics.

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=67295 (myride)

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Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 3 Sep 2009, 10:49 am

#733248

Engine is going back together this weekend so I hope i'll be right for Warwick.

I'll be camping at Warwick even though it's only 1 1/2 hours

The rest is a secret......🙂

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 5 Sep 2009, 7:37 pm

#733591

bit of progress for Warwick

1st pic is the pistons modifed by DB. I've gone from 87mm back to 85.5 but hopefully with some tweaking It will go faster than before.

2nd is a pic of the rear where i've cut more out to make engine removals and access to heads better.

In doing so I lost my bumper mounts so I had to find an alternate way to support the forks. I've run some flat from the rear mount to the shock towers. Not the best but I don't lanch hard so this should be fine for now.

last pic is the engine ready to go back in again after assembly yeaterday and today....although shed is out of bounds on fathers day....apparently.

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Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 5 Sep 2009, 7:43 pm

#733592

Sheds full of black volksies at the mo. Once the beetle is going the notch engine will get a freshen up now my '70 beetle is going again.

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colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 25 Sep 2009, 12:00 am

#737176

Hows it looking Stanley?!?!!

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 25 Sep 2009, 7:50 pm

#737307

Done

colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 25 Sep 2009, 8:00 pm

#737312

exciting 🙂

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

2,534 posts · joined Mar 2007 · 25 Sep 2009, 10:11 pm

#737350

60 litre fuel tank fitted now mate?? LOL

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colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 25 Sep 2009, 11:47 pm

#737366

lots of extra fuel cans me hopes 🙂

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 26 Sep 2009, 9:50 am

#737391

60 liter fuel tank.....HA.

Fill'er up Stanley 😂😂😂

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Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 26 Sep 2009, 10:10 am

#737395

It's not the size of the fuel tank, it's what's in it.

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 26 Sep 2009, 10:39 am

#737400

Stanley wrote:It's not the size of the fuel tank, it's what's in it.

A cocktail?

FUCH your early!

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2,534 posts · joined Mar 2007 · 26 Sep 2009, 10:48 pm

#737518

My guess is something that was lying around work in big drums LOL

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Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 30 Sep 2009, 8:04 pm

#738269

teaser

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dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 30 Sep 2009, 9:23 pm

#738298

That looks awesome man!

westi wrote:That's mad Alan.

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 30 Sep 2009, 9:27 pm

#738299

Hey Frankie.... What'choo doin'?

FUCH your early!

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matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 1 Oct 2009, 8:53 am

#738373

Self portrait?

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Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 1 Oct 2009, 9:46 am

#738388

I'll let that slide since I beat you last year.....😀

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 1 Oct 2009, 6:40 pm

#738457

Stanley wrote:I'll let that slide since I beat you last year.....😀

😂😂

FUCH your early!

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Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 5 Oct 2009, 12:22 pm

#738910

What a fantastic weekend. Great event, Great cars, Great people and Great racing. Well done Craig and track staff.

It was good to catch up with all the usuals and those who I hadn't met before.

From my perspective and for those interested, Frankenstein (formerly known as the TAT) performed well and best of all I drove it off the trailer when I got home.

First run was purely to keep an eye on the AF meter with it around 12.5 – 13 at WOT. This proved the lack of fuel in the tank was the previous problem.

On the last run I finally remembered to check the boost to find it was only running 4.5psi compared to the 10.5 previously.
This would have been the case all weekend. I suspect I have a leak somewhere in the system which could also explain the pinging sound a couple of people heard after checking tappets and timing.

After 7 runs

Best ET - 8.55 (last year 8.39)
Best MPH - 78.81 (last year 81.0)
Best 60ft – 1.804
And best light - .407

This was after reducing the capacity from 1641cc to 1585cc and having less than half the boost of last year. Other differences from last year, CW crank and an MSD. Everything else is stock

Thanks to my boys for coming up and helping their “old man” out and special mention to Dangerous DB for his help and wisdom

Next is to find the source of the lack of boost and if it’s an easy fix I’m keen to get down the quarter without a breakage. It was hard to start prior to the last run and didn’t idle well when I got home. I’m hoping this might be a vacuum leak and the source of the missing boost and not an internal problem.

As for next year, the plan is to install a half cage, fit a narrowed beam, do away with turbo, fit an SC14 Toyota blower, different carb, and switch to methanol. Why? Because I like to tinker.

FROSTY Insano Dub Head

744 posts · joined May 2009 · 5 Oct 2009, 12:40 pm

#738912

is the turbo set up going cheap? or to storage?

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 5 Oct 2009, 12:44 pm

#738913

gee Frosty the carcass isn't even cold yet....😁

typethreeking Wolfsburg Wizard

621 posts · joined May 2008 · 5 Oct 2009, 1:38 pm

#738916

good work stanley, glad all went well for the weekend except for sunday arvo when you got home, go the storm!!

BEING ASPIRATED FEELS GREAT BUT BEING BLOWN TAKES THING TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL....

westi what the

1,610 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 5 Oct 2009, 1:56 pm

#738919

i didn't get much of a chance to catch up while i was there,but it was nice to see you back out enjoying yourself.run after run.
but as for the above comments.stanley.what are you thinking.
supercharger?.nice one on the backwards step,how many supercharged cars ran well on the weekend?
if you just like the sound of them cool.disconect a plug or or two.lol
i am sure you will have fun with whatever you do stanley.
poor old eel's

down sharon.

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2,534 posts · joined Mar 2007 · 5 Oct 2009, 2:06 pm

#738921

Stanley I told you Melbourne by 10(well it was 7) and I tipped slater for the churchill as well!!

Good to see you drove it on the trailer to go home without breakages!! always a sign of a good weekend!!

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colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 5 Oct 2009, 4:28 pm

#738938

Stanley wrote:As for next year, the plan is to install a half cage, fit a narrowed beam, do away with turbo, fit an SC14 Toyota blower, different carb, and switch to methanol. Why? Because I like to tinker.

It was awesome to meet you on friday, and check out the car over the weekend.
For the people who don't know/cant work it out....... what sort of carb/turbo/manifold are you running??

Hope you had a sweet weekend 🙂