"Dummkopf"

FROSTY · 2012-10-27T09:36:38+00:00

Hi There, after trying to build a dragster last year (that's another story) I have decided to do a tube car. I have been running a 63 beetle with a quickest of 13.69sec and this is just not enough so the plan is to build a new one using the engine, box and front end with some up grades in the future. Looking round the net there are some really cool budget builds and some of these home built machines are inspiring. Over the last 3 weeks I have got it off the ground and starting to look the part. "Dummkopf" it already has a name

FROSTY Insano Dub Head

744 posts · joined May 2009 · 10 Aug 2013, 7:40 pm

#966024

Hey Ian, there are a couple of yellow marks on them..?

Hey Stanley, I thought it was going to be worse, I might try to get a new diff and some bigger axles.

I going to try for another TNT in about 3-4 weeks.

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 10 Aug 2013, 8:24 pm

#966031

I'm going to aim for the Saturday before Jambo.

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 11 Aug 2013, 12:02 am

#966045

Stanley wrote:Could've been worse Frosty.

Much worse.... Open centre diff in there too?.... Unbelievable!

FUCH your early!

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FROSTY Insano Dub Head

744 posts · joined May 2009 · 11 Aug 2013, 7:21 am

#966048

Shhhh ! welded diff

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 11 Aug 2013, 8:02 am

#966052

I have ERCO alum spools if you want to go that way dude.
Best get some good axles first though.

westi wrote:That's mad Alan.

ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell

3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 · 11 Aug 2013, 12:15 pm

#966085

you could give mick motors a call ,as he sell rancho, to see how much new axles are 😊

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1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 · 11 Aug 2013, 2:35 pm

#966092

They must have been ready to snap hey, I have a video of the launch and you would barely have been pulling 4500rpm... Granted, you might have a few more runs on those axles than me but my engine was more or less the same power, same slicks but with a heavier car and heavier wheels and I was launching at closer to 6500rpm and was lucky enough not to break any axles... I reckon they were rooted! You do have me a little worried now as to whether I'm going to break mine first run out now!

FROSTY Insano Dub Head

744 posts · joined May 2009 · 11 Aug 2013, 4:09 pm

#966095

Hey Mick, can't believe you didn't break any... !

Spool going in this week, just got to get some axles, fire suit and I'm straight back out there!

nasty Commited Dubber

65 posts · joined Jan 2009 · 11 Aug 2013, 7:29 pm

#966117

FROSTY wrote:Hey Mick, can't believe you didn't break any... !

Spool going in this week, just got to get some axles, fire suit and I'm straight back out there!

Frosty,
I've got a suit you can have if you want it. Should fit you ok. Fairly old but in good nick.

FROSTY Insano Dub Head

744 posts · joined May 2009 · 11 Aug 2013, 7:57 pm

#966121

Thanks Michael ( pm sent)

Regards
Jason

FROSTY Insano Dub Head

744 posts · joined May 2009 · 21 Aug 2013, 7:20 pm

#967166

Quick update, WPVW supplied new HD axles that are 3 inches shorter and i have had to move the ladder bars in to suit. Wayne also sent up a pair of Chris Bolton's alloy wheels (great prices and super fast freight, thanks guys!). I was going to run them as 4 stud but swapping over to the 4 stud was going to be a hassle so i had Dave Butler machine them down and into 5 stud. Dave also installed an alloy spool for me. Massive thanks to Dave for fitting me in between other work!!!!
I had the tyres mounted today. These are perfect and took a tiny amount of counter weight.
I also had a very generous offer from Michael Nash and took him up on it, i now have a driving suit boots and gloves. Im now ready for a TNT hoping for Wed next week.
thanks
Frosty

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ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell

3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 · 21 Aug 2013, 7:27 pm

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FROSTY wrote:Quick update, WPVW supplied new HD axles that are 3 inches shorter and i have had to move the ladder bars in to suit. Wayne also sent up a pair of Chris Bolton's alloy wheels (great prices and super fast freight, thanks guys!). I was going to run them as 4 stud but swapping over to the 4 stud was going to be a hassle so i had Dave Butler machine them down and into 5 stud. Dave also installed an alloy spool for me. Massive thanks to Dave for fitting me in between other work!!!!
I had the tyres mounted today. These are perfect and took a tiny amount of counter weight.
I also had a very generous offer from Michael Nash and took him up on it, i now have a driving suit boots and gloves. Im now ready for a TNT hoping for Wed next week.
thanks
Frosty

good onya WPVW .😊
😊
c u at warwick

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matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 21 Aug 2013, 7:47 pm

#967172

^^ great news

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humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 21 Aug 2013, 11:18 pm

#967201

Way to go Frosty!.... I just paid a small fortune for a pair of 8" ERCO's from the Laufers.... Tough to get rims like that here, and importing can be very exy.... You done good!

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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 Aug 2013, 8:39 pm

#967287

Nice one Frosty....and Wayne and Michael for getting Jason and Dummkopf on the track sooner!

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2,534 posts · joined Mar 2007 · 22 Aug 2013, 9:47 pm

#967298

Nice one frosty!! Good to hear the volksy community helping each other out!! Well done to all involved!!

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FROSTY Insano Dub Head

744 posts · joined May 2009 · 23 Aug 2013, 8:06 pm

#967382

ok i'm all back together now and have to wait for a tnt, rear wheels just stick out a little to much. (off set is just a little out) i need to know who can make or anyone has some to sell some widened fibreglass guards. i need a guard that is stock looking but widened on the part the bolts to the body. I have welded 25mm to the inside and this will do for the moment.
Thanks
Jason

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1916baja Custom Title Time!

1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 · 23 Aug 2013, 10:25 pm

#967413

Looks fat! You can have my glass guards but they're ugly.

essex Officially Full-On Dubber

352 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 24 Aug 2013, 7:43 am

#967433

Looks like the car has come together really well, rear wheels look great, Good luck Frosty

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 24 Aug 2013, 8:16 am

#967437

^^ Barry you have a nice quality rear guard on your car.
Did you say they came from Wayne?

westi wrote:That's mad Alan.

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1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 · 24 Aug 2013, 8:38 am

#967440

Ben was telling me in Sydney he has a mould to make guards like his... If you need his number shoot me a text.

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 24 Aug 2013, 2:30 pm

#967486

That strip looks pretty good to me.... Just tidy it up and roll it Frosty.

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dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 31 Aug 2013, 8:12 pm

#968298

Heard Frosty ran 13.68 @100.9mph!
Taking it soft off the start 2.06 sec sixty.

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essex Officially Full-On Dubber

352 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 31 Aug 2013, 8:39 pm

#968303

Yes Dave, my rear guards were from Wayne, happy with them too,

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 31 Aug 2013, 8:42 pm

#968304

dangerous wrote:Heard Frosty ran 13.68 @100.9mph!
Taking it soft off the start 2.06 sec sixty.

Woah'heyhey!.... Well done Frosty!

FUCH your early!

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matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 31 Aug 2013, 8:51 pm

#968310

humpty wrote:
dangerous wrote:Heard Frosty ran 13.68 @100.9mph!
Taking it soft off the start 2.06 sec sixty.
Woah'heyhey!.... Well done Frosty!

Hell yeah...x2

great result from that little motor

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2,534 posts · joined Mar 2007 · 31 Aug 2013, 10:09 pm

#968323

Congrats dude!! Obviously it goes nice and straight!! Not bad numbers at all for a soft launch!!

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essex Officially Full-On Dubber

352 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 1 Sep 2013, 6:50 am

#968333

Well done Frosty, this project has moved along fast,

FROSTY Insano Dub Head

744 posts · joined May 2009 · 1 Sep 2013, 8:00 am

#968341

Hey there, that was my quickest for the night.
It ended up having a miss and it felt like the limiter was coming on, so it is already time for an upgrade. Out go the stock pushrods, rocker shafts and springs. I was also thinking that the points in the distributor might be bouncing too so thats going too.
I was quicker on all runs that this motor has previously done also the car runs straight and feels great to drive
60' 1.720 I was only giving it about 80% off the line to.
330 5.30
1/8 8.40
1/4 13.68
Mph 100.90
The other good thing for the night was I can sit in lane one to wait with the andra cars , that's worth the membership soon as the were two cars you are called forward.
Thanks for the comments, man this fun!!!!!!!

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1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 · 1 Sep 2013, 8:41 am

#968344

Crackin times mate! That little 1776 is a freak!