5lam AKA: BlackBug
520 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
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64 Beetle - 5LAM - Gearbox out! 8/10
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surfpig Officially Full-On Dubber
253 posts · joined Aug 2011 ·
you left a bit of tape down 😉
came up pretty good, you gonna give the engine a coat too?
came up pretty good, you gonna give the engine a coat too?
Im so happy I could just shit.
5lam AKA: BlackBug
520 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
I'm just going to give the block a good clean up.
There's a fair build-up of grease and crap on it
There's a fair build-up of grease and crap on it
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DieSchnelleKafer Officially Full-On Dubber
296 posts · joined Jul 2010 ·
where do you buy checkered paint like that?
bugboymatt Custom Title Time!
1,405 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
hahahahaha……….. Classic….DieSchnelleKafer wrote:where do you buy checkered paint like that?
Da Time For The Aircooled Revolution Is Upon US.
Brothers & Sisters Lets Hit The Streets, Roll As One. And Feel The Power Of The Aircooled Storm.
Brothers & Sisters Lets Hit The Streets, Roll As One. And Feel The Power Of The Aircooled Storm.
5lam AKA: BlackBug
520 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
It's usually at the back of the hardware store, along with the Skyhooks, Left Handed Screwdrivers, and Buckets of Compressed Air. 😂DieSchnelleKafer wrote:where do you buy checkered paint like that?
Went over to my mates Fab Shop yesterday. Pulled the springplates out and got to work extending them.
They are now 1/2" longer to correct the toe in. Big thanks to Benny @ 3rd Dimension Race Fab for laying down some killer TIG welds! Some of his work is pure art.
The only problem I have now that I measured the height, is that the drivers side has obviously sagged a little, and sits about an inch lower thean the passenger side. Anyone know how I can raise one side the equivalent of half a spline??? 🤪
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beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!
1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
There are a different number of splines on the inside end of the torsion bar than there is on the outside end of the torsion bar.
Moving the inside 1 spline one way, and the outside 1 spline the other way changes the angle of the torsion bar by 50' of a degree, so you can get the angle quite accurate.
If you take both sides just out over the stop at once, and let them hang on the torsion bars with no tension on them, you should be able to look across under the car and check that they are both at the same angle.
This whole procedure is set out in workshop manuals, or there are threads on here that go into this is depth with photos. Do a search.
Moving the inside 1 spline one way, and the outside 1 spline the other way changes the angle of the torsion bar by 50' of a degree, so you can get the angle quite accurate.
If you take both sides just out over the stop at once, and let them hang on the torsion bars with no tension on them, you should be able to look across under the car and check that they are both at the same angle.
This whole procedure is set out in workshop manuals, or there are threads on here that go into this is depth with photos. Do a search.
From your ole' mate Jeff
5lam AKA: BlackBug
520 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
Got it, so at the moment I'm +1 inner, -3 outer = 4.42 inch drop.
If I rotate the lower side +6inner, -5 outer it will equal 3.44 inch drop, and give me the inch I need.
If I rotate the lower side +6inner, -5 outer it will equal 3.44 inch drop, and give me the inch I need.
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5lam AKA: BlackBug
520 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
Finally got the car all level, and happy with this ride height for now. Until it goes on air ride anyway 😂
For those who asked for measurements I hope these help
The rear sits at 115mm, and the front at 85mm. Both measurements taken at the edge of the guard, so obviously the floorpan and beam etc sit a lot lower, but that will give you something to compare to yours.
Front
Rear
And a few up-to-date pics of how it's looking.
For those who asked for measurements I hope these help
The rear sits at 115mm, and the front at 85mm. Both measurements taken at the edge of the guard, so obviously the floorpan and beam etc sit a lot lower, but that will give you something to compare to yours.
Front
Rear
And a few up-to-date pics of how it's looking.
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brendanwright Seriously Crusin Dubber
146 posts · joined Feb 2011 ·
Looks tops mate, nice work.
69bug Officially Full-On Dubber
300 posts · joined Jan 2012 ·
Looks great! Love it!!
1969 1500
5lam AKA: BlackBug
520 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
I bought a steering boss the other day (thanks Calcool!)
Drove all the way up to Brissy to pick it up, and i was pretty bummed when I got home, and it wasn't the same bolt pattern as my wheel 👎
So, I figure I could MAKE it fit.
I marked out the bolt pattern of my wheel on to the Boss.
Set it up in the drill press and drilled a bunch of 4.8mm holes.
Then tapped it using my el-cheapo tap & die set, with a 1/4 tap
And hey presto - the wheel fits, and now its a multi-fit steering boss. haha
Drove all the way up to Brissy to pick it up, and i was pretty bummed when I got home, and it wasn't the same bolt pattern as my wheel 👎
So, I figure I could MAKE it fit.
I marked out the bolt pattern of my wheel on to the Boss.
Set it up in the drill press and drilled a bunch of 4.8mm holes.
Then tapped it using my el-cheapo tap & die set, with a 1/4 tap
And hey presto - the wheel fits, and now its a multi-fit steering boss. haha
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cressy75 Casual Dubber
22 posts · joined Feb 2012 ·
great read mate
givin me some ideas for mine when it gets started
givin me some ideas for mine when it gets started
5lam AKA: BlackBug
520 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
Thanks Cressy.
I'm really working on getting the 1600TP finished and in, now. Picked up a pair of Dual Port Manifolds, which I just need to clean up. Only a few more parts now, and I can start putting it all together.
Got some stainless gravel guards too.
I've been thinking a lot about engine cooling also, for when the new motor goes in. I don't want to cut vents into the decklid. The new W lid is fibreglass, so I can't even get louvres punched in it. I'm thinking this might be a solution though. Cutting 3 x 3.5" holes behind the rego plate, then spacing the top of the plate out, so it acts as a scoop (kinda). This would let hot air escape when in traffic too, and would be pretty well hidden.
Your thoughts? Am I on the right track, or do the vents need to be at the top of the decklid?
I'm really working on getting the 1600TP finished and in, now. Picked up a pair of Dual Port Manifolds, which I just need to clean up. Only a few more parts now, and I can start putting it all together.
Got some stainless gravel guards too.
I've been thinking a lot about engine cooling also, for when the new motor goes in. I don't want to cut vents into the decklid. The new W lid is fibreglass, so I can't even get louvres punched in it. I'm thinking this might be a solution though. Cutting 3 x 3.5" holes behind the rego plate, then spacing the top of the plate out, so it acts as a scoop (kinda). This would let hot air escape when in traffic too, and would be pretty well hidden.
Your thoughts? Am I on the right track, or do the vents need to be at the top of the decklid?
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thebullfrog Seriously Crusin Dubber
163 posts · joined Sep 2011 ·
Thats a solid idea, well hidden and definately worth giving it a go.
5lam AKA: BlackBug
520 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
Might try it on the original decklid for now, since its toast anyway 😂
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squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe
4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·
Nice build thread. I was going through it and saw you cut the door cards and went "nooooo". but as I kept reading the rest of what you'd made me go "stuff it, nice stance". Good work hombre.
Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang
9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
Hot air only escapes out the bottom of the engine, the decklid vents are only for the fan to draw in fresh air, and with a doghouse 1600 engine in you definately need some sort of venting.BlackBug wrote:I've been thinking a lot about engine cooling also, for when the new motor goes in. I don't want to cut vents into the decklid. The new W lid is fibreglass, so I can't even get louvres punched in it. I'm thinking this might be a solution though. Cutting 3 x 3.5" holes behind the rego plate, then spacing the top of the plate out, so it acts as a scoop (kinda). This would let hot air escape when in traffic too, and would be pretty well hidden.
Your thoughts? Am I on the right track, or do the vents need to be at the top of the decklid?
Behind the plate will be fine, or just prop the bottom open abit, it's only so the fan can pull in enough air.
It's a very common mod in the Germanlook world for the number plate to be spaced out and vents behind:
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5lam AKA: BlackBug
520 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
Thanks Joel, thats the sort of thing I was going for! 👍
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5lam AKA: BlackBug
520 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
Well, still going trying to get the 1600 finished. I'm hoping to have it in within the next 2 weeks for my trip down to Port Mac. Someone should buy my 1200 engine! 🙂
Pretty much done cleaning the engine up
And have started putting bits and pieces back on
Last few bits and pieces arrived Monday. Just need plugs, leads, belt and j-pipes now.
And I shot some clear on my tinware.
My fuel tank sprung another leak. After bodgy quick fixes 6 times now, I'd had enough and needed to get the new tank sorted.
I had a Herculiner bed liner kit left over from a previous project, so I decided to coat it with that. It's a rubberised coating like Rhino Liner and its indestructible!
Old Tank!
New Tank, and the bedliner kit
Done
It's good being able to put a full tank of fuel in, and not worry whether its leaking out or not. haha
Pretty much done cleaning the engine up
And have started putting bits and pieces back on
Last few bits and pieces arrived Monday. Just need plugs, leads, belt and j-pipes now.
And I shot some clear on my tinware.
My fuel tank sprung another leak. After bodgy quick fixes 6 times now, I'd had enough and needed to get the new tank sorted.
I had a Herculiner bed liner kit left over from a previous project, so I decided to coat it with that. It's a rubberised coating like Rhino Liner and its indestructible!
Old Tank!
New Tank, and the bedliner kit
Done
It's good being able to put a full tank of fuel in, and not worry whether its leaking out or not. haha
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5lam AKA: BlackBug
520 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
Well it doesn't look like i'll have the engine in in time. I think I'll have the motor all together, but I won't have enough cash to get it installed with a new clutch and trans mounts before next weekend.
It's coming along..
Also picked up a nice ratty reverse light. (Thanks Al!!) Just needed a new bulb. Anyone know if there's a way to hook this up so it comes on when reverse gear is selected?? Or are they normally just hooked up to a manual switch on the dash?
Also scored a pair of ski's for my ski rack. $5 on ebay 😁
It's coming along..
Also picked up a nice ratty reverse light. (Thanks Al!!) Just needed a new bulb. Anyone know if there's a way to hook this up so it comes on when reverse gear is selected?? Or are they normally just hooked up to a manual switch on the dash?
Also scored a pair of ski's for my ski rack. $5 on ebay 😁
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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang
9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
That #4 exh pushrod tube looks fairly fubar.
You get a pretty epic oil leak when the rod rubs through.
Now's an easy time to replace them.
If you're lucky there may be a bung in the nose cone of the tranny for a reverse light switch.
Some people rig microswitches on the shift rod coupler but a toggle switch is the easy fix.
You get a pretty epic oil leak when the rod rubs through.
Now's an easy time to replace them.
If you're lucky there may be a bung in the nose cone of the tranny for a reverse light switch.
Some people rig microswitches on the shift rod coupler but a toggle switch is the easy fix.
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Good to see the light still works mate. Depends on your gearbox - on the nose cone there should be a reverse switch (looks like a an oil pressure switch but with two tangs)....later boxes had them but not early. If you don' thave the switch on the gearbox you'll have to manually switch it on the dash.
Al
Al
5lam AKA: BlackBug
520 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
Yeah all the pushrod tubes look pretty average. I'm yet to pull the heads and replace all of them, and give them a clean. I will probably leave that to GC Veedub also.
I'll have to get under and have a look at my gearbox. Thanks guys 😉
I'll have to get under and have a look at my gearbox. Thanks guys 😉
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nrh_racing Learner Dubber
16 posts · joined Oct 2010 ·
Out of interest do you think the rear end is softer now that you have lengthened the arms.
The reason i ask, i have done the same, added half an inch. i reckon it has dropped slightly but now is softer, it makes sense by making the arm longer it has more leverage hence softer but didn't know if i was dreaming 😉
If so is there heavy duty torsion bars??
The reason i ask, i have done the same, added half an inch. i reckon it has dropped slightly but now is softer, it makes sense by making the arm longer it has more leverage hence softer but didn't know if i was dreaming 😉
If so is there heavy duty torsion bars??
5lam AKA: BlackBug
520 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
Hmm, not that I've noticed. I know what you mean, I'm just not sure it would make a notable difference.
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5lam AKA: BlackBug
520 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
Went down to Port Macquarie for a Minitruck show last weekend. Brought home a trophy for best old school. Pretty stoked! She ran really well there and back too.
And this weekend I did this....
Pretty happy with how it turned out. Exactly how I pictured it.
And this weekend I did this....
Pretty happy with how it turned out. Exactly how I pictured it.
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hellbugged 48's and straight cuts
5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·
Gotta love a rattle can two tone 👍
looks good
looks good
ClockworkMonkey Seriously Crusin Dubber
199 posts · joined Oct 2009 ·
looking good! how did you learn to do all this stuff? is it your trade? or just years of tinkering?
tar76 Custom Title Time!
1,622 posts · joined Dec 2009 ·
Are you still going to cut the holes in you deck lid??
"Obey your Dreams"!
62 Std beetle.
65 11 wnd Split "The Cross".
6? coming very soon!!!!
62 Std beetle.
65 11 wnd Split "The Cross".
6? coming very soon!!!!