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.

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 6 Sep 2012, 1:44 pm

#921053

^^^ x2.

Well done

Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

vassy66T1 Wow ... are U reading this?

2,120 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 6 Sep 2012, 3:33 pm

#921062

Stanley wrote:Thanks for tuning those carbs so well Marcus

My pleasure! I am looking forward to seeing and hearing it

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 21 Sep 2012, 7:13 pm

#923068

Whoo whoo....one more sleep til my first jambo and I'm like kid about to go on holidays.
Car is on the trailer and ready to go. Discovered when its on the trailer it fits in the shed.

whathaveidone Custom Title Time!

1,559 posts · joined Feb 2010 · 21 Sep 2012, 7:19 pm

#923071

See you bright and early!!!!! What time you heading to the track????
Haw good is it in the shed on the trailer!!!!! Now you wont even have to unload fo next week

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 21 Sep 2012, 7:44 pm

#923081

Have a blast and stay safe Andrew.

FUCH your early!

http://www.noh2o.org/

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 21 Sep 2012, 7:54 pm

#923088

Thanks Simon

will be there at 7am at the latest. Ray said he has saved the shed with the watertank for the volksies.

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 22 Sep 2012, 8:31 pm

#923224

Good day at my first jambo today.
1st run 13.8 @ 93
2nd was a shocker when I neglected to use 2nd and 3rd although picked up 2 tenths on the 60 ft and did my first wheelie.
3rd run 13.6 @ 96mph which is my fastest speed even with the Turbo motor. This came after drilling the mains to 145 from 140. Still could use a bit more. Thanks to Marcus and Pagey for the drills.
Dial in tomorrow will be 13.4 I think.

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 22 Sep 2012, 9:02 pm

#923227

Way to go!

FUCH your early!

http://www.noh2o.org/

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

2,534 posts · joined Mar 2007 · 22 Sep 2012, 10:56 pm

#923232

Nice one Stanley!! Good mph to boot!! Good luck tomorrow!!

ACCEPT THAT SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE PIDGEON AND SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE STATUE

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Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 2 Oct 2012, 6:17 pm

#924586

Left over pic from Sunday at Jamboree.
Spent more time telling people it's not photo shopped

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Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 2 Oct 2012, 6:25 pm

#924589

Had a ball at Warwick with the NA 1915. Best run of the weekend was 8.41 @ 80.07mph.
All other runs within a few mph.

Must give a big thanks to Dangerous Dave Butler for his help and encouragement and unquestionable machining abilities.
Have a look at the crank pics to for a small taste of his capabilities.

Thanks also to all the other racers both at Jambo and Warwick. Jambo was on the bucket list.

See you in Sydney

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 2 Oct 2012, 6:27 pm

#924590

Congrats.....love the photo !

1916baja Custom Title Time!

1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 · 2 Oct 2012, 6:56 pm

#924598

Awesome mate! it was great to finally actually meet you too! Looks like you won the battle of the 1916's i couldnt do better than a 8.924.... maybe next time!

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 2 Oct 2012, 6:58 pm

#924599

um...i think you mean 1915........1916 is for those that can't do maths 😁

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 2 Oct 2012, 7:13 pm

#924603

Way to go Andrew!.... Also great to meet you in person..... And who cares if you guys can't count... 😘.... Your cars go pretty dang well!!!

FUCH your early!

http://www.noh2o.org/

1916baja Custom Title Time!

1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 · 2 Oct 2012, 7:32 pm

#924612

We have people like you guys to do the counting for us!😀

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 2 Oct 2012, 8:00 pm

#924624

Thanks guys.

Turbo time next year with a diet and a few mods

Super1302 Officially Full-On Dubber

361 posts · joined Jul 2008 · 2 Oct 2012, 8:03 pm

#924626

well done, nice and simple, what heads you got if you dont mind me asking👍

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 3 Oct 2012, 5:21 am

#924681

Super1302 wrote:well done, nice and simple, what heads you got if you dont mind me asking👍

Some info back on page 10 on the heads. Just some leftovers.
They are not the best choice for this application, but will do!

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=68967&page=10

westi wrote:That's mad Alan.

HotRodMatt If it\'s old or rare - cut it!

3,616 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 3 Oct 2012, 10:06 am

#924720

I see daylight there!

Imagine you would have lifted like at Willowbank if there was ANY traction in the track.

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dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 3 Oct 2012, 10:55 am

#924729

COOL!!👍

westi wrote:That's mad Alan.

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 3 Oct 2012, 11:51 am

#924733

Nice work Andrew....

FUCH your early!

http://www.noh2o.org/

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 3 Oct 2012, 1:35 pm

#924745

Cool...thanks Matt....notice the creases in the old Firestones too....let enough air out to stop wheel spin.

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 18 Dec 2012, 2:03 am

#936043

Well rather than watch the same tragic scenes over and over on CNN, as its the only English channel we can get, I thought I'd add an update as it's the only thing I can do at the moment and everybody else is hard at it.

The first thing you will notice is the addition of an awning to the back of the car to keep the rain off and also doubles as a shelf.

I'm going to run the Turbo motor in Sydney but last time I ran it it sucked the rocker cover gaskets in. Hopefully this has since been rectified by the addition of bolt on covers. Other changes prior to Sydney will be more weight reduction and some mods to the fuel system and plumbing. Aiming for a TnT mid to late Jan. Hopefully I can finally get a full pass in and see what the little 1641 can do. If it all turns to shit I'll run the 1916 motor.

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Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 18 Dec 2012, 2:09 am

#936044

Pic I found from Jambo.

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1916baja Custom Title Time!

1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 · 18 Dec 2012, 6:32 am

#936059

Did you glue your gaskets in? I know I told you before but that wing looks shit hot!

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 18 Dec 2012, 11:45 pm

#936184

I use to have that gasket issue with my high revin' 1776 way back in the day.... Tried bolt on covers, but they always leaked..... So fitted the OEM covers back on.... And always run Permatex #3 Gasket Sealant now.... Problem solved.

FUCH your early!

http://www.noh2o.org/

nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk

2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 19 Dec 2012, 7:36 pm

#936286

What sort of crankcase breathing are you Blokes using?

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 20 Dec 2012, 1:19 am

#936325

I'm running a line off each rocker cover and one off the blanking plate where the stock fuel pump was. I have a catch can with a capacity of about a litre with a large mesh breather off that. I probably need to increase the his size though.

nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk

2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 20 Dec 2012, 7:31 pm

#936437

Do you ever have anything in the catch can?