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.

fish26 Fahrvergnugen

903 posts · joined Jul 2007 · 21 Sep 2013, 12:09 pm

#970492

I can understand you keeping it, looks like a sculpture but I thought I'd ask anyway, I got a super light flywheel screaming for a light crank. Please post an arty photo of it so we can use as screen saver.

bitten by the bug..........several times

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 27 Sep 2013, 6:31 am

#971092

Only 7 more sleeps until Warwick...I'd better get my act together this weekend.

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hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 27 Sep 2013, 6:50 am

#971093

Did I miss your Jambo report?

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 27 Sep 2013, 7:19 am

#971095

Broke 4th gear!

westi wrote:That's mad Alan.

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 27 Sep 2013, 9:09 am

#971099

Yep...on my last qualifier I thought I'd missed 3rd to 4th but turned out I was knocking all the teeth off 4th gear. I should have listened to my gearbox builder who told me I was at the limits of my "budget" box. Needless to say I've now taken his advice and upgraded to match the HP of my engine with room to move for the methenol and injection after Warwick.
I brought the car home Sunday, removed the engine and tranny, took it back to the track and DB had it ready to go Tuesday....thanks man....top service.

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essex Officially Full-On Dubber

352 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 27 Sep 2013, 11:01 am

#971105

Good work DB & Stanley,

hypo-vw Australias 1st 10sec street beetle (Jan 2007) 10.49secs@132m

2,151 posts · joined May 2004 · 27 Sep 2013, 11:43 am

#971106

That was a top effort Stanley .... very impressed !! and great work Dave getting it back together so quickly 👍👍

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andrewmurphy Officially Full-On Dubber

307 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 27 Sep 2013, 4:07 pm

#971117

It's great to see people looking after each other!👍

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 29 Sep 2013, 7:54 pm

#971280

All done folks...engine fired up today ready for Warwick.
Big thanks again to DB for getting the tranny done.
Just need to fit staging brake to do big smokey burnouts.

essex Officially Full-On Dubber

352 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 29 Sep 2013, 8:03 pm

#971283

Looking forward to those smokey burnouts Stanley,

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 12 Oct 2013, 7:11 pm

#972535

Out with the old....in with the new

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essex Officially Full-On Dubber

352 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 12 Oct 2013, 8:03 pm

#972541

looking forward to the updates Stanley

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2,534 posts · joined Mar 2007 · 12 Oct 2013, 8:15 pm

#972542

Ooh now we talking!!

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Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 3 Nov 2013, 9:12 pm

#974325

Just waiting for a few bits to turn up from Hilborn but this is basically it.
Have match ported the heads to the manifolds and while the heads were off removed some barrel spacers to end up with a CR just under 13:1.
Also modifying the fuel system to take methanol.

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8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 3 Nov 2013, 9:59 pm

#974335

That should wake her up a bit Andrew. Bewdy

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humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 3 Nov 2013, 10:42 pm

#974338

Yeah..... That's pretty cool.
Nice work Andrew.

FUCH your early!

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Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 23 Dec 2013, 8:13 pm

#978567

Early Christmas present turned up today...new pair if Hilborn manifolds.
After a trial fit there will be a little bit of work involved in getting them to fit the ported heads before I can plumb it up.

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4,491 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 23 Dec 2013, 9:51 pm

#978584

Man this is like watching Arnold Swartzenegger build his big body! how big can you go! I keep telling you Proffessor Porsche said 36HP is all you need. Stan all I can do is pray for you
and try to make you see the light! and if you can't repent at least beat the pants off a Ford. I can live with That!

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229 posts · joined Nov 2013 · 24 Dec 2013, 6:16 am

#978597

What was wrong with the other manifolds?

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Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 10 Jan 2014, 9:02 pm

#980256

Went down to DB's today to get the complete injection system flow tested. Now have a starting point for pill sizes, had the high speed valve set and basically tested the operation of the entire system. Everything will now be installed back on the engine and in the car. Hoping for a run 1st week of Feb. Thanks again DB

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 10 Jan 2014, 9:13 pm

#980258

Nice.....

FUCH your early!

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modnrod Fahrvergnugen

978 posts · joined Mar 2011 · 11 Jan 2014, 5:23 am

#980263

😀

essex Officially Full-On Dubber

352 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 11 Jan 2014, 6:50 am

#980268

Sounds like its progressing well,

andrewmurphy Officially Full-On Dubber

307 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 11 Jan 2014, 8:00 am

#980277

Awesome, let me know when you're heading out....

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 11 Jan 2014, 10:45 am

#980284

Will do Andrew....I think Frosty is coming too

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2,534 posts · joined Mar 2007 · 11 Jan 2014, 10:17 pm

#980338

Troy might just have his car ready for about then as well!! Need to do tech and licensing before end of this month so fingers crossed!!

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Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 12 Jan 2014, 9:30 pm

#980402

I'm going to aim for the Wednesday the 5th. Does that suit?

andrewmurphy Officially Full-On Dubber

307 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 13 Jan 2014, 5:33 pm

#980462

I will try to be there. Will go to lend a hand and film

FROSTY Insano Dub Head

744 posts · joined May 2009 · 13 Jan 2014, 8:06 pm

#980479

I'll plan on Wed 5th too.

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 14 Jan 2014, 8:15 pm

#980561

Engine finally back in and fitting nicely after a small amount of trimming of the body to accommodate number 2 ram tube. Just some plumbing and fitment of a cable for the shutoff valve and some other little niggly things.

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