Wannavee Insano Dub Head
729 posts · joined Sep 2008 ·
Nice work mate.Looks great.Perfect stance
Sid Vicious the soon to be volksrod
gsa2at Slammed & Awesome Dubber
97 posts · joined Apr 2009 ·
looks perfect tim !!!
nice job
when can i drive it !!
nice job
when can i drive it !!
jack the beetle rides again !!!
Dirtbag What the hell does standard mean?
407 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·
I think before you have a drive I'd like to connect the steering and put the fuel tank back in : ) I've already hooked the front brakes back up but just need to bleed them.
I modified a VN commodore steering shaft so I can use it as the joiner in the steering column. Obviously with the front now 10 inches further forward I need to lengthen the column the same amount.
I modified a VN commodore steering shaft so I can use it as the joiner in the steering column. Obviously with the front now 10 inches further forward I need to lengthen the column the same amount.
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Dirtbag What the hell does standard mean?
407 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·
I used a bit of 8mm steel to make the new ends for the steering shaft. I drilled a hole that the commodore shaft would fit into. I slid the shaft half way into the new piece and then tacked the outside of it together to check alignment. Once it was OK I then plug welded the new piece to the end of the steering shaft.
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Dirtbag What the hell does standard mean?
407 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·
To make sure it wasn't going anywhere I also welded around the shaft on the other side too. If your welder isn't ballsy enough, don't do this. You'll need to also have a keyway or some other form of holding the two pieces in line. I relied solely on the power of my welder. Yay 240 amp unimig. It makes it possible for retards like me to build stuff : )
Next step is to cut the shaft down to the correct length and fit it, see if the fuel tank will still fit in the original spot, fit all the lights, trim the front seats, etc etc. I'm still waiting for my hubcaps to arrive as well. It's been a month!!!! I want them NOW. Me? Impatient? : )
Next step is to cut the shaft down to the correct length and fit it, see if the fuel tank will still fit in the original spot, fit all the lights, trim the front seats, etc etc. I'm still waiting for my hubcaps to arrive as well. It's been a month!!!! I want them NOW. Me? Impatient? : )
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Mick058 Custom Title Time!
1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 ·
ha, yeh thats pretty cool - something different - love it.
bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6
6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·
Its amazing how much that beam extension made ALLLL the difference!
Definitely hot.
Good stuff. 👍
Definitely hot.
Good stuff. 👍
(ô_!_/ô) (ô_!_/ô)
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
Dirtbag What the hell does standard mean?
407 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·
Thanks guys.
Today I got the steering working again. Because steering knuckles aren't supposed to be bent/angled more than 30 degrees I cut the steering column back around 120mm so the knuckles were at a more relaxed angle. I also made a new piece to go in the end of the column shroud to stop the steering shaft flopping around. It actually feels really good now.
Today I got the steering working again. Because steering knuckles aren't supposed to be bent/angled more than 30 degrees I cut the steering column back around 120mm so the knuckles were at a more relaxed angle. I also made a new piece to go in the end of the column shroud to stop the steering shaft flopping around. It actually feels really good now.
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Dirtbag What the hell does standard mean?
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After seeing what had to be done to the fuel tank mount to clear the steering I gave the tank a bit of a clean and a paint.
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Dirtbag What the hell does standard mean?
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I had to raise the front of the fuel tank 35mm to clear the new steering set up.
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Dirtbag What the hell does standard mean?
407 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·
I took a pic of the rear suspension before I cleaned and painted it but was too stupid to remember to take a pic of it afterwards. I could take the wheel back off, but, nah....too lazy for that : )
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Dirtbag What the hell does standard mean?
407 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·
Just thought I'd bore you all with another pic of Sid. At least the rear suspension looks better now. If only you could see it....
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Dirtbag What the hell does standard mean?
407 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·
I just like this pic because the tyre to guard clearance is sooo good. : )
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gsa2at Slammed & Awesome Dubber
97 posts · joined Apr 2009 ·
saw Sid the punky bastard in the flesh today - he sure is hot !
don't forget to leave the keys in him so i don't have to damage the ignition
don't forget to leave the keys in him so i don't have to damage the ignition
jack the beetle rides again !!!
Dirtbag What the hell does standard mean?
407 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·
Thanks Glen. I'll just get you a spare key cut and you can take him out whenever you like.
I finally painted the bodgy stripe on the decklid today.
I finally painted the bodgy stripe on the decklid today.
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Dirtbag What the hell does standard mean?
407 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·
How's this for a show car : ) Nice glossy scratch free paint. Gotta love the attitude on the back wheels. Plus I have to admit I do like how my half assed W inspired decklid turned out.
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colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
so, whens the powerhouse going in..... plans for the exhaust yet??
Dirtbag What the hell does standard mean?
407 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·
Hi colonel. As for power houses, I have a 308 holden V8 here, will that do : ) Nah, I couldn't do it to him. Seeing as this was always planned to be the simplest and cheapest project ever I think I'll stick with the old 1600. I'd love a funny exhaust but no time for making it and I'm too much of a tight ass to spend the money needed to get one, so I guess the poverty exhaust will stay too : )
I still need 3 x 1600 badges!!!!! Help !!!!!!!!!!
I still need 3 x 1600 badges!!!!! Help !!!!!!!!!!
colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
you coming to warwick? chances are you will find one or 2 there. do a wanted thread on here.. this forum is pretty good for buying selling. im sure someone has an exahust they dont need that would suit you.. you may just have to wait for a good one to come along... 🙂 its looking good dude. 🙂
colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
exhausts..... 😎
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alien8 Wolfsburg Wizard
521 posts · joined Sep 2008 ·
Two big ass stingers turned up would really suit the 'sid look'. Just dont stand behind it
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Dirtbag What the hell does standard mean?
407 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·
They all look awesome colonel. Your shout? : )
They probably cost more than Sid cost.
They probably cost more than Sid cost.
colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
Dirtbag wrote:They all look awesome colonel. Your shout? : )
ummmm.......... nope.
I can hardly even afford to keep my own car going 🙁
Dirtbag What the hell does standard mean?
407 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·
I'll probably end up just making something up, being the tight ass that I am : ) I'm in the process of trimming the front seats at the moment, then I'll mount the headlights. Pics soon hopefully, if anyone wants to see?????
bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6
6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·
If not a stinger, if you can score a 2nd hand set of cannons, chop the rusty muff's off and weld some el-cheapo ebay cannons, that should do it! (ebay got em, stainless steel, $30 each, $50 for 2! sometimes if your lucky they come with detatchable silencers)
the only issue is, will the whole zorst back pressure be all rooted with twin 2 inch cannons? Usually they are like motor bike kinda mufflers, and they are so friggen expensive (motorcycle ones are rip!...). And usually a single 2 to 2.5 inch cannon is plenty enough for a 1.6 to 2ltr ricer.....
hmm....
the only issue is, will the whole zorst back pressure be all rooted with twin 2 inch cannons? Usually they are like motor bike kinda mufflers, and they are so friggen expensive (motorcycle ones are rip!...). And usually a single 2 to 2.5 inch cannon is plenty enough for a 1.6 to 2ltr ricer.....
hmm....
(ô_!_/ô) (ô_!_/ô)
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
Dirtbag What the hell does standard mean?
407 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·
Thanks for the stinger look on the bugselecta pic alien8. Looks awesome : )
Well, I finally got the front seats done so I'll stick a few pics here to bore you all some more. I'll throw in some b&w shots too, just because I want to. So there : ) I'm going to try using photobucket this time so I hope I don't stuff it up. Remember, me not smart.....
Well, I finally got the front seats done so I'll stick a few pics here to bore you all some more. I'll throw in some b&w shots too, just because I want to. So there : ) I'm going to try using photobucket this time so I hope I don't stuff it up. Remember, me not smart.....
alien8 Wolfsburg Wizard
521 posts · joined Sep 2008 ·
No worries mate, just mucking around. Never can have to many options. The problem is deciding on one lol
Sid's looking great. Dig the interior. What have you got in mind for carpet?
Sid's looking great. Dig the interior. What have you got in mind for carpet?
alien8 Wolfsburg Wizard
521 posts · joined Sep 2008 ·
Just had an idea after looking at the latest photos.
Carpet it in astro turf or green marine carpet or some kind of fake grass matting. Look sick hey???
Carpet it in astro turf or green marine carpet or some kind of fake grass matting. Look sick hey???
donn Wolfsburg Elder
3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·
looking good in a kinda "up yours" sorta way, if your looking for a matching exhaust I've got a pair of those mufflers in the second pic that the colonel posted (CVD-3709S) no pipe work tho, just the muffler bits, chrome, if interested let me know, they arn't free but going at a reasonable price, they were too big for what I wanted so I cut them off the chrome pipework and welded a cupla hot dogs on. Mind you I am at the other end of the earth from you.
I dream of a day when a chicken can cross a road without being asked for it's motive!
Dirtbag What the hell does standard mean?
407 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·
Laziness was going to have me just leave the grey carpet that's in there, but I like the idea of astro turf : ) Freakin' hilarious....purple and green....mmmmmm tasty combination. Perfect : )