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.

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 2 Aug 2014, 8:14 pm

#996952

Sure was DB...all thanks to the awesome box and that taller 1st gear.
Dumoed the oil today with no nasty surprise and drained and cleaned out the fuel system. All ready for Jambo.

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Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 24 Aug 2014, 6:32 pm

#998736

1st 11 second run

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 24 Aug 2014, 7:45 pm

#998746

Congratulations Andrew 😀

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Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 24 Aug 2014, 8:48 pm

#998755

Thanks Matt....maybe a touch more in it but I'm pretty happy with it now.

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 24 Aug 2014, 9:17 pm

#998757

Yeah that's a great reward for all the work over a long time

Nice run

turboboy Seriously Crusin Dubber

117 posts · joined Sep 2008 · 24 Aug 2014, 11:48 pm

#998768

Great work , well done
Nice run on Youtube

andrewmurphy Officially Full-On Dubber

307 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 25 Aug 2014, 5:54 am

#998774

Nice one

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 25 Aug 2014, 11:36 am

#998796

Feel sorry for the Nissan driver...... NOT!

FUCH your early!

http://www.noh2o.org/

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 4 Sep 2014, 1:27 pm

#999516

Jamboree wrap up

Had 4 runs before being knocked out by DB with his .001 light. 1st run missed 3rd gear so no real data to go by. Last 3 ETs and speed are pretty consistent. Had a camera hooked up to monitor my A/F meter and noticed it was rich during the run so a change in main pill will be on the cards for next outing. Hopefully this will give me consistent 11 sec runs. Also started concentrating more on staging and launch and managed a .019 and .045 light. Engine is still sweet and right for Warwick.

Car and driver 1610lbs
Car 1403lbs

60ft....1/8.....ET......MPH
1.64...8.00...12.61...106.98
1.57...7.54...11.98...109.10
1.63...7.58...12.00...110.00
1.57...7.57...12.00...110.12

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 2 Jul 2017, 12:17 pm

#1036595

Wow...can't believe it's been almost 3 years since posts.
Anyhow just recently competed in the Benaraby Bug-In. Awesome event and a credit to those involved in making it happen. Car ran great all weekend and since last post has gotten faster. It ran 11.68 @ 113mph which is slightly quicker than previous and where i've wanted it to be. Engine runs hard and is pretty consistent just some minor tweaks with the rear suspension and consistency should improve further. Special thanks to Dave Butler for his machining magic and assistance along the way. Here is a vid from the weekend.