Hey Izac, how's it going mate? Any updates on the square?
Short axles in yet???
Scarab Wolfsburg Wizard
646 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·
¨Im keeping it!¨ izac's '65 Square... Some VW pics from Peru aswell
izac Wolfsburg Wizard
508 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
hey man, yeah im planning to pull the engine and box on Monday as I have just quit my job so have the whole week off to do it!
I just got some new tyres on the front yesterday which I'm really happy with. They are Kumho KH11 Ecsta 155/60R15 - got them from Brendon at F1 Wheel and Tyre on the Gold Coast for $119 each if anyone wants some. They are loads better than the 135's with more rubber on the bitumen and smaller profile so no rubbing and look sweet!
will get some pics
I just got some new tyres on the front yesterday which I'm really happy with. They are Kumho KH11 Ecsta 155/60R15 - got them from Brendon at F1 Wheel and Tyre on the Gold Coast for $119 each if anyone wants some. They are loads better than the 135's with more rubber on the bitumen and smaller profile so no rubbing and look sweet!
will get some pics
izac Wolfsburg Wizard
508 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
Mick058 Custom Title Time!
1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 ·
nice work - get those rears on!
Scarab Wolfsburg Wizard
646 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·
Nice work mate!
Sorry to keep busting your chops on the short axle thing, but I'm hoping you will work the kinks out for me, so I can do it easily 😂 Please load as many photos as possible etc....
So what axles are you planning on using....sorry if I missed it in an earlier post or something....I just want to know what I need to be on the lookout for my project Notch.
Pulled the seats and carpet out last weekend, and guess what I saw???......the driveway!!! 👎 major rust in the rear footwells, bit bummed about it really....but all the more incentive to pull it apart and do a proper job 😂
So, quit your job eh?? whats up with that? Not happy? do you have another one to go to? Hope so mate, otherwise you won't have any cash to spend on the square! 😢
Sorry to keep busting your chops on the short axle thing, but I'm hoping you will work the kinks out for me, so I can do it easily 😂 Please load as many photos as possible etc....
So what axles are you planning on using....sorry if I missed it in an earlier post or something....I just want to know what I need to be on the lookout for my project Notch.
Pulled the seats and carpet out last weekend, and guess what I saw???......the driveway!!! 👎 major rust in the rear footwells, bit bummed about it really....but all the more incentive to pull it apart and do a proper job 😂
So, quit your job eh?? whats up with that? Not happy? do you have another one to go to? Hope so mate, otherwise you won't have any cash to spend on the square! 😢
Cylon Casual Dubber
28 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·
Hi Izac,izac wrote:picked up some of these yesterday
got them for just over a grand with 135/165 nankangs and wolfsburg caps to boot! all brand new thanks Ronnie 👍
not sure about the 135s though, look terribly skinny! might swap them for something a bit wider was thinking some Federal FD1 165/50s
cant wait to get them on the car but will have to wait a bit longer (hopefully some time this week) as it is still at Custom Veedub and when Pete gets back from fraser...
the car will hopefully be on the road in the next couple of weeks... its had main seal done, trans out replace axles (might have to slap some short axles and tubes in there as the wheels (MWS repro brms) only have ET25 offset but should just tuck in with that negative camber!) ..... still gotta replace that passenger side floor..
plans after that are some new carbies for a bit more oomph, been looking at these http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C13%2D47%2D7341
but have restrictions due to the small space under the engine lid... any suggestions or advice would be good
have a stock 1500 (sp i think) with twin solex carbs that need replacing
cheers
Wondering what you are doing with these centre caps? i dont think these are for a BRM, are interested in parting with them ?
Car looks great need any bits?
izac Wolfsburg Wizard
508 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
Yeah those centre caps don;t fit the BRM's without a spacer - so not planning to use them. Just gonna roll without caps, adds to the rat look me thinks 👍Cylon wrote:Hi Izac,izac wrote:picked up some of these yesterday
got them for just over a grand with 135/165 nankangs and wolfsburg caps to boot! all brand new thanks Ronnie 👍
not sure about the 135s though, look terribly skinny! might swap them for something a bit wider was thinking some Federal FD1 165/50s
cant wait to get them on the car but will have to wait a bit longer (hopefully some time this week) as it is still at Custom Veedub and when Pete gets back from fraser...
the car will hopefully be on the road in the next couple of weeks... its had main seal done, trans out replace axles (might have to slap some short axles and tubes in there as the wheels (MWS repro brms) only have ET25 offset but should just tuck in with that negative camber!) ..... still gotta replace that passenger side floor..
plans after that are some new carbies for a bit more oomph, been looking at these http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C13%2D47%2D7341
but have restrictions due to the small space under the engine lid... any suggestions or advice would be good
have a stock 1500 (sp i think) with twin solex carbs that need replacing
cheers
Wondering what you are doing with these centre caps? i dont think these are for a BRM, are interested in parting with them ?
Car looks great need any bits?
Where abouts are you mate? You can have if you want em.
Only parts I need at the moment are the short axles and tubes.
Cheers
Cylon Casual Dubber
28 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·
Cheers mate, any chance you could measure the edge that sits in the wheel? just wanna make sure the fit. I am in Melbourne. what do ya want for em ? happy to pay.
Cheers
Cheers
izac Wolfsburg Wizard
508 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
Scarab, yeah mate quit my job and am going to be studying for next 6 months so hopefully will get Youth Allowance and still have a bit to spend on the old girl.
Planning to use axles and tubes out of a pre 67 ? beetle which had the short ones.
Yeah mate I found a whole lotta bitumen staring up at me when I pulled the carpet to! 😵 sounds like its time for some new metal to weld in (see page 1 of this thread for pics of pan 🙄 - cleaned up alright though).
Planning to use axles and tubes out of a pre 67 ? beetle which had the short ones.
Yeah mate I found a whole lotta bitumen staring up at me when I pulled the carpet to! 😵 sounds like its time for some new metal to weld in (see page 1 of this thread for pics of pan 🙄 - cleaned up alright though).
Scarab Wolfsburg Wizard
646 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·
Already read your thread a couple of times mate...... Im just waiting for more updates 😂
What are you studying (if you dont mind me asking) Hope all goes well for you mate, all the best!
What are you studying (if you dont mind me asking) Hope all goes well for you mate, all the best!
izac Wolfsburg Wizard
508 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
im doing a 6 month course through an organisation called YWAM which involves Youth Work/ Music/ Bible study etc. also involves going over sea's for a couple of months to a 3rd world country and volunteering in various area's over there. Looking forward to it very much - should be a life changing experience!👍
bugking Casual Dubber
36 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
Your square is looking great - nice and low! have you got those rear wheels on yet?
izac Wolfsburg Wizard
508 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
thanks man. not yet, but the plan is to put the short axles in this coming week!! pretty motivated so hopefully i can get it knocked over... will need to get some machining done for swap to work so does anyone know of any good reliable machining shops in brisbane - central/north area?
Scarab Wolfsburg Wizard
646 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·
Well done on the course mate....should be a great experience for you! I have heard of YWAM through our church here in Adelaide, they do some great work! We had some young fellas from our youth group go over to Kenya recently and help out in orphanages and that type of thing......they said it really had a massive impact on their lives, and made them appreciate the things that we take for granted in our country.....i think we all could be reminded of how blessed we are here!
I would be really interested to hear what is involved with your course and how it all goes for you mate.
All the best!
PS: Get cracking on those axles bro! 😂
I would be really interested to hear what is involved with your course and how it all goes for you mate.
All the best!
PS: Get cracking on those axles bro! 😂
izac Wolfsburg Wizard
508 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
Thanks man!
I appreciate the support and your interest will let you know how its going. the course starts in october.
have to get those axles done before that and have a youth camp coming up in a week and a bit, so really have to get it all knocked over this week. writing up the 'to-do' list right now! 😉
I appreciate the support and your interest will let you know how its going. the course starts in october.
have to get those axles done before that and have a youth camp coming up in a week and a bit, so really have to get it all knocked over this week. writing up the 'to-do' list right now! 😉
izac Wolfsburg Wizard
508 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
pulled the engine out today and was hoping to get the trans out but i couldn't find the shift rod coupling thing to undo?
never done itt before and was confused by the Idiots guide as it says it should be right in front of the where the engine joins the trans?? i need to find a picture of it... 🤓
never done itt before and was confused by the Idiots guide as it says it should be right in front of the where the engine joins the trans?? i need to find a picture of it... 🤓
Scarab Wolfsburg Wizard
646 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·
Great job for your first day off work mate! You dont hang around. 😀
Sorry I can't help with the shift rod coupling, I haven't got a clue either....I'm letting you work out the kinks remember 😁
All the best mate....and don't forget to take pictures! Cheers!!
Sorry I can't help with the shift rod coupling, I haven't got a clue either....I'm letting you work out the kinks remember 😁
All the best mate....and don't forget to take pictures! Cheers!!
Scarab Wolfsburg Wizard
646 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·
Mate, I just had a look in the Type 3 workshop manual I have, but unfortunately....no pictures of what this shift rod coupling looks like. Sorry 🙁
A small suggestion for you....get someone to operate the gearlever for you from inside the car while you are watching at the back, this would surely give you an idea of what you are looking for when you see something moving at the transmission end. (I guess that this would be the case, but as I haven't actually done it or seen it done as yet, I am only guessing).
Hope it goes OK for you mate
Paul
A small suggestion for you....get someone to operate the gearlever for you from inside the car while you are watching at the back, this would surely give you an idea of what you are looking for when you see something moving at the transmission end. (I guess that this would be the case, but as I haven't actually done it or seen it done as yet, I am only guessing).
Hope it goes OK for you mate
Paul
izac Wolfsburg Wizard
508 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
thanks man. i ended up finding it this morning - its just at the front of the transmission in the area near where the frame horns join.
trans is out finally! only took me 3 hours!! 🙅
now to get those short axles and tubes and get everything machined.
cheers
trans is out finally! only took me 3 hours!! 🙅
now to get those short axles and tubes and get everything machined.
cheers
Scarab Wolfsburg Wizard
646 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·
Champion!! well done mate!
good luck with the machining mate, hope all goes well.
good luck with the machining mate, hope all goes well.
Nickster Officially Full-On Dubber
302 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
izac wrote:picked up some of these yesterday
got them for just over a grand with 135/165 nankangs and wolfsburg caps to boot! all brand new thanks Ronnie 👍
not sure about the 135s though, look terribly skinny! might swap them for something a bit wider was thinking some Federal FD1 165/50s
cant wait to get them on the car but will have to wait a bit longer (hopefully some time this week) as it is still at Custom Veedub and when Pete gets back from fraser...
the car will hopefully be on the road in the next couple of weeks... its had main seal done, trans out replace axles (might have to slap some short axles and tubes in there as the wheels (MWS repro brms) only have ET25 offset but should just tuck in with that negative camber!) ..... still gotta replace that passenger side floor..
plans after that are some new carbies for a bit more oomph, been looking at these http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C13%2D47%2D7341
but have restrictions due to the small space under the engine lid... any suggestions or advice would be good
have a stock 1500 (sp i think) with twin solex carbs that need replacing
cheers
Nice work izac....love the carpet too.
So who's 'Ronnie', I'd love a set of BRMs for my '62 Bug, and just over a $1k sounds like good bang for yer buck!
Where in Brissie are you?
Nick
1962 Deluxe Beetle
1970 Low Light Microbus
1970 Low Light Microbus
izac Wolfsburg Wizard
508 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
Hey mate, Im in Newmarket.
Ronnie is a guy who lives on the gold coast and sells vw and hot rod parts on ebay. this is his ebay store http://shop.ebay.com.au/6730/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=
but it doesn't look like he's got any for sale at the moment.
but found this store that sells them
http://shop.ebay.com.au/uniquewheelscomau/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=
looks alright 👍
Ronnie is a guy who lives on the gold coast and sells vw and hot rod parts on ebay. this is his ebay store http://shop.ebay.com.au/6730/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=
but it doesn't look like he's got any for sale at the moment.
but found this store that sells them
http://shop.ebay.com.au/uniquewheelscomau/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=
looks alright 👍
Nickster Officially Full-On Dubber
302 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
sweet, thanks izac 🥷
1962 Deluxe Beetle
1970 Low Light Microbus
1970 Low Light Microbus
colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
The engine went back in yesterday. fun stuff 🙂
Scarab Wolfsburg Wizard
646 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·
good stuff...obviously you are helping, eh Colonel?
How did the machining go on the axles etc. Interested to hear how its all progressing....did you take any photos?
I'm genuinely excited to see how the square looks with a full set of BRMs on it! I am sure you are too Izac!! 😀
How did the machining go on the axles etc. Interested to hear how its all progressing....did you take any photos?
I'm genuinely excited to see how the square looks with a full set of BRMs on it! I am sure you are too Izac!! 😀
colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
I did go and help yesterday. lots of stuff got done, lots of stuff went wrong. I took a few photos, and i may get them up tonight. maybe.
Izac had got the new axles in and the rear hubs back on. His drums were off for machining.
should be done by the end of next week I think. 🙂 just a few things to hook back up (clutch cable, throttle cable, throttle linkage, hand brake line, rear brake line, engine bay eletrical, breather lines, fuel lines + CLAMPSSSS!!!!) , and a few leaks to fix...... woooo.
The new tires look sick on the front, And I think I have changed my mind back to BRM's... 🙂
Izac had got the new axles in and the rear hubs back on. His drums were off for machining.
should be done by the end of next week I think. 🙂 just a few things to hook back up (clutch cable, throttle cable, throttle linkage, hand brake line, rear brake line, engine bay eletrical, breather lines, fuel lines + CLAMPSSSS!!!!) , and a few leaks to fix...... woooo.
The new tires look sick on the front, And I think I have changed my mind back to BRM's... 🙂
Scarab Wolfsburg Wizard
646 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·
hahaha.....BRMs seem to be able to grab you I reckon. I have seen a set of full polished ones and now I WANT them BADLY for my Notch!! 😂
Keep up the good work guys.....the fiddly things always seem to add up when putting things back together, just knock em off one by one and they'll be done in no time.
Keep up the good work guys.....the fiddly things always seem to add up when putting things back together, just knock em off one by one and they'll be done in no time.
izac Wolfsburg Wizard
508 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
yeah we had gearbox oil leaking everywhere out of the ends of the axles tubes so I must not have put the seals in right.
went to pull backing plates off to have a look what was going on and the O-ring seal was broken, so have to get some new seal sets, learn how to install it properly and try again.
went to pull backing plates off to have a look what was going on and the O-ring seal was broken, so have to get some new seal sets, learn how to install it properly and try again.
trickysimon 100km/h is only 9 seconds away
1,473 posts · joined Dec 2007 ·
Not sure if it's the same for the beetle, but I used Daves guide in the latest VWMA to put all the seals and o-rings on my axles.
izac Wolfsburg Wizard
508 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
thanks man! will have to go and get myself a copy.... and some new seals.🙄