Pan came up a treat!
Well done. 👍
vassy66T1 Wow ... are U reading this?
2,120 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
My toy 1969 BUG-Racing Orientated... SHE LIVES! :)
Aussie Dubbin Fahrvergnugen
895 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
Cheers,
I used a black etch primer... i think next time ill probably just get grey... Im thinking the black gloss coat may be i little difficult to see coverage wise?
just primed the underside tonight, and the front beam.
I used a black etch primer... i think next time ill probably just get grey... Im thinking the black gloss coat may be i little difficult to see coverage wise?
just primed the underside tonight, and the front beam.
Aussie Dubbin Fahrvergnugen
895 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
Aussie Dubbin Fahrvergnugen
895 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
So yesterday i 2pc painted the underside and will do the reverse tommorow night. Fairly happy with the result. 2pc is so easy to paint with which is nice, could have been a little more fussy and rubbed the pan up to a smooth finish everywhere and boged up any issues but as it stands it should be coated evenly and well.
Hope you like it.
Hope you like it.
essex Officially Full-On Dubber
352 posts · joined Dec 2008 ·
Pan looks great!
Aussie Dubbin Fahrvergnugen
895 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
Aussie Dubbin Fahrvergnugen
895 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
Aussie Dubbin Fahrvergnugen
895 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
Aussie Dubbin Fahrvergnugen
895 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
Aussie Dubbin Fahrvergnugen
895 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
New thicker torsion bars Wahoo!
matberry Moderator Go hard or go home
8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
Nice work.
I always paint the edge of the disc rotor to stop it rusting there too.
I always paint the edge of the disc rotor to stop it rusting there too.
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Aussie Dubbin Fahrvergnugen
895 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
Cheers, it was pretty easy to strip as i didnt do a 'propper' paint job... Might as well do the outside too and then strip off the face like the front rotors.
Cheers
PS removed the excess paint off the back rotors now too.
Cheers
PS removed the excess paint off the back rotors now too.
Aussie Dubbin Fahrvergnugen
895 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
Got one arm together tonight. Not too hard really and feels pretty goot too. replaced all bearings. Can't wait to get a rolling chassis back.
STIDUB Over it.
1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
whats with the 10 bolt holes for wheels? how thick are those rear hubs/discs on the mounting face...
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STIDUB - yep its still a work in progress
Vwdcq club car racing/ and crashing while my bug isn't finished.
The above are personal views, no more, no less
Aussie Dubbin Fahrvergnugen
895 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
theres tonnes of meat ill get a pic up soon
Aussie Dubbin Fahrvergnugen
895 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
5x130 and 5x120.5
Aussie Dubbin Fahrvergnugen
895 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
Here is an idea that might help some others. 1 Meter of 10 x 1.5mm threaded rod cut into 4 equal lenghts. A bit of copper pipe and some washers and a nut. It enables really easy setting of IRS cover plate. Let me know if i can help.
Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·
Leave the front brake backing plates off, it will give you better cooling to the discs.
Aussie Dubbin Fahrvergnugen
895 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
done a few things since my last post.
4 rotors fitted
pedal assembly reassembled and fitted
clutch cable and accelerator cable fitted
wheel fitted and car rolling again
yay!
PS wheels are "just for now" wheels but its a pretty good felling to see her rolling again.
4 rotors fitted
pedal assembly reassembled and fitted
clutch cable and accelerator cable fitted
wheel fitted and car rolling again
yay!
PS wheels are "just for now" wheels but its a pretty good felling to see her rolling again.
Aussie Dubbin Fahrvergnugen
895 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
Sides Veteran Volks Folk
2,220 posts · joined May 2007 ·
Congrats dude - rolling pan is a significant milestone, and I reckon you probably a have a decent sense of achievement too hey. Nice work !!!
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Hope you do better than my build timing... Jezebel was a rolling pan in Feb 2001, first event wasn't till Feb 2007 !!!
(and yes... I have plenty of excuses... but it was still 6 years... 😊)
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Hope you do better than my build timing... Jezebel was a rolling pan in Feb 2001, first event wasn't till Feb 2007 !!!
(and yes... I have plenty of excuses... but it was still 6 years... 😊)
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'60 KG Coupe - resto kinda started
01 New Beetle - gf's car, but I turn the spanners
Aussie Dubbin Fahrvergnugen
895 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
Shit that sounds like my first betle. It was of the road for 7 years n various stages of i'm getting to it. I am going away for a few weeks and when i get bac i hope to put the body back on... as a am not doing any body work yet it should be a 'simple' bolt back together... famous last words?
Only time will tell.
Only time will tell.
Aussie Dubbin Fahrvergnugen
895 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
Back end still needs some work
vassy66T1 Wow ... are U reading this?
2,120 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
nice one 😁
That's the idea.
Get it going and enjoy it.
That's the idea.
Get it going and enjoy it.
cnfabo Custom Title Time!
1,353 posts · joined Apr 2008 ·
sweet as bro, must feel good.....what are doing for a engine etc.....
JVLRacing Custom Title Time!
1,100 posts · joined Mar 2007 ·
😂😂great team effort nice work fellors
Aussie Dubbin Fahrvergnugen
895 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
Thanks Guys,
cnfabo i am just using a 1600 stock for the meantime. I want to get her moving and see what issues comeup. Make sure it turn in ok, stops when and how i want her to etc... then eith 1916 or wrx. I am in two minds. Can't get a decent 1916 for less than 2-5 thousand and could do a 160-200hp wrx conversion for 5 thosand. So engine is up in the air... obviously the whole reason of building your own car is so that yo can do all the work yourself, and for that reason i will probably stay air cooled.
simple straitforward additions to the stock donk will be 1:1.25 0r 1:1.4 rockers 40mm spanish twin throat webers, merged exhaust (ignition?) anyone with spare coin feel free to donate... 🙅
cnfabo i am just using a 1600 stock for the meantime. I want to get her moving and see what issues comeup. Make sure it turn in ok, stops when and how i want her to etc... then eith 1916 or wrx. I am in two minds. Can't get a decent 1916 for less than 2-5 thousand and could do a 160-200hp wrx conversion for 5 thosand. So engine is up in the air... obviously the whole reason of building your own car is so that yo can do all the work yourself, and for that reason i will probably stay air cooled.
simple straitforward additions to the stock donk will be 1:1.25 0r 1:1.4 rockers 40mm spanish twin throat webers, merged exhaust (ignition?) anyone with spare coin feel free to donate... 🙅
Aussie Dubbin Fahrvergnugen
895 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
So guys haven't completed heaps but have been working,
there is brake fluid in the lines, but still having a few issues bledding up a good pedal
Bought a merged exhaust and 75 amp Alternator
replacing a few seals in prep for engine
gearbox and flywheel mainly
have to look at clutch think it was pretty weak last time i drove it...
handbrake works
installed extra eccentric camber adjusters, they offer a lot more tuning
all chassis bolts are in nicely and graphite lubed
pedal assembly in in nicely
Steering box has been overhauled but needs adjustment
Fuel tank needs 8mm outlet but should be able to sort that in brass
got another CV joint today as i broke one, should be installed this week
need to paint engine tinware to make it look nice, just black
got racing seat and harness just need to fabricate frame
Not going for a roll bar just yet ($$$😠)
thinking about removable rear valance but just installing engine for now
still need to pull empi shifter apart and lube properly, but is ok for now
there is brake fluid in the lines, but still having a few issues bledding up a good pedal
Bought a merged exhaust and 75 amp Alternator
replacing a few seals in prep for engine
gearbox and flywheel mainly
have to look at clutch think it was pretty weak last time i drove it...
handbrake works
installed extra eccentric camber adjusters, they offer a lot more tuning
all chassis bolts are in nicely and graphite lubed
pedal assembly in in nicely
Steering box has been overhauled but needs adjustment
Fuel tank needs 8mm outlet but should be able to sort that in brass
got another CV joint today as i broke one, should be installed this week
need to paint engine tinware to make it look nice, just black
got racing seat and harness just need to fabricate frame
Not going for a roll bar just yet ($$$😠)
thinking about removable rear valance but just installing engine for now
still need to pull empi shifter apart and lube properly, but is ok for now
Aussie Officially Full-On Dubber
296 posts · joined Sep 2006 ·
Nice work on that pan - looks very cool 🙅
What body to pan seal did you use - it looks nice a thick?
What body to pan seal did you use - it looks nice a thick?
Aussie Dubbin Fahrvergnugen
895 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
My neighbout got me some made up, its more rubber foam than rubber, self adhesive on the bottom, very easy to use and glued where it joins so very weatherproof. I think from memory its 8mm thick, and 35 or 45mm wide, it has definately allowed me to get a clean seal.
Cheers Aussie its getting closer!
Cheers Aussie its getting closer!