My 1956 Oval Window Sunroof model, turned 55 years old today
I have now owned it for 30 years as well
Over the years its has under gone some transformations
I purchased it in June 1981, after selling my 1928 model A tourer, I was looking for a new project to begin. I found it tucked away in the back of a garage with some 20 other Volkswagen vehicles. I went to look at a 1954 Oval that had been advertised and discovered the 56 in the corner. Knowing the value of an Original Oval sunroof I quickly snapped it up, although It had been cut down into a Baja Buggy ( what a waste )
Upon initial inspecting it was missing the guards, bonnet, and engine lid. I found these scattered around the place and added them to the purchased I spent the next 3 years rebuilding the car and restoring it back to all original condition with original motor and gearbox
Once restored I drove it to work in peak hour traffic for the next 7 years, also changing and modifying engine components along the way
First of I fitted a Ken virgin Twin Carburettor set up which gave the 36 hp loads of extra torque and also made it nippy. Following this I fitted a set of Maico front disc Brakes which made it pull up better. Then followed a Judson Super charger set up, which it still runs.
I took it off full registration in 1990 and used the Car club conditional rego scheme for a few years until 2003 when I stopped driving it and had it in storage as I had just completed my 1965 Sea Blue Sunroof restoration, and wanted to drive that around
About 3 years ago I decided to re restore the 56 and so progress is happening
vw54 ·
Baja
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vwsteve ·
if only more oval rag projects were still around hey😎
vw54 ·
Ive only ever seen 3 origional ones in aussie
all the rest have been grafted
DieSchnelleKafer ·
i know of a other one near where i live (being restored)
so make that 4 you know of 👍
SebastienPeek ·
My Uncle used to have one, original, was blue.
Don't know if it is still blue, floated around in South Australia.
Few years ago now though, probably 7 or 8 years since he had it, if not more...
vw54 ·
a few of the resto shots from 81 to 83
panel work is fiinished and paint is on
vw54 ·
managed to find a front and reqar clip to suit
vw54 ·
work on the floor pan
vw54 ·
body work done and assembly started
vw54 ·
wiring under way
vw54 ·
body and chassis back together after 2 years apart
vw54 ·
progress closer
vw54 ·
guards fitted and ready to paint
vw54 ·
finished and ready for registration 1984
vw54 ·
refurbished engine and gearbox
vw54 ·
registered and using daily for work
vw54 ·
At Valla and won my first trophy
vw54 ·
Number 1 son loves to ride in the Bug
vw54 ·
He even used to help me with the chamois some times
Camo ·
vw54 wrote:My 1956 Oval Window Sunroof model, turned 55 years old today
Happy Birthday, 56 Oval and thanks for sharing.
So this would have made you about 15 when your car came out of the factory 😂😂😂😂
How about a photo of it today with the birthday cake 😉
Cheers, Kev
vw54 ·
do yr sums again Kev i knew u failed maths ❗❗
wolfgang54 ·
awesome!!!! 😎
hellbugged ·
👍 thanx for sharing
Barnabie ·
Nicely done. 😁
ian.mezz ·
Rose says it looks like a old farts car 😂🤪😂
vw54 ·
Yep certainly a lot of farts in there for sure
Main street of Valla in 1985
vw54 ·
On the club magazine
vw54 ·
Factory Letter 1
vw54 ·
Factory Letter 2 or origional Birth certificates
vw54 ·
Its taking time but gradual progess is good
h ·
ian.mezz wrote:Rose says it looks like a old farts car 😂🤪😂
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media whore too by the looks so when are u whoreing eye candy in vwma? 😵💫
just pics of the car mate as if u are in them craig may need a centrefold 😂🙅
vw54 ·
I can DO that 4 sure
Have added this pic at the start of the Re Restoration in March 2008
vw54 ·
The start of the Re Resto
nbturbo ·
Very nice car.You have done a fantastic job with that one.
vw54 ·
under the carpets the Original VW Blue
nbturbo ·
So what happened to the sunvisor? Pretty rare find there.
vw54 ·
That's a funny story I was driving to Valla in about 89 or ?? and a very large truck was coming the other way
the attaching bolts may have been loose the vacuum from the truck pulled the sun visor straight off the car, I pulled over and searched the surround paddocks but couldn't find it think it got stuck on the truck heading towards Sydney
Never been able to find another one like it was a genuine VW accessory
I am adding some of the body resto pics on Monday so will add them to a previous reply to try and keep in order
Started making some gearbox gaskets today carnt find split case ones any where
nbturbo ·
Nothing at CIP1- thought they had parts for everything
vw54 ·
Finally found some enthusiasm and have started rebuilding a split case gearbox for the re restoration of my 56
thanks Gary not as comprehensive as your project
Yeah this is the Re Restoration of my Oval the body has been repaired and painted ( grey n cream ) must add some pics
I knew I had a rattle gearbox ( teeth off main shaft 1st gear ) so re building it to get the pan back together
Its only really the selector housing end cover or nose cone call it what you like
I have good material Klinger paper in 2 thickness and scissors n hole punch
come on Greg you probably have a set in the shed for me
Looks like scissors and Klinger material are on for today
vw54 ·
More Body Shell pics
vw54 ·
Metal work finished and at the Panel shop for filler and paint
lardo ·
I have a couple of sun visors minus the mounting brackets if your interested.
Neil
vw54 ·
Gooday Neil
Are they full metal like this one, do they have alloy strip on the front
vw54 ·
Gearbox now together just have to fit the axle tubes and backing plates
Progress
nbturbo ·
Dave, are you doing the gearbox yourself?
vw54 ·
Yes have always done split case gearboxes there pretty simple only a few measurements done about 15 or so but not for a while now so had to put thinking cap back on
the tunnel cases need a jig or cut away box to dummy up
HappyDaze ·
vw54 wrote:come on Greg you probably have a set in the shed for me
Looks like scissors and Klinger material are on for today
Any tips on making gaskets, Dave ?
My '54 box is back together, however I need to make the 'nose' gasket. Thickness is important, as it controls the bearing pre-load.
vw54 ·
yeah Greg that's just what I had to do
I got some gasket material paper type 2 thickness good quality stuff
you need a ring spacer gasket as well to take up the pre load I have patterns and material if you want
HappyDaze ·
All done now, Dave. Thanks for the offer though. Those early split-case boxes are nice and simple. 👍
Inside the trans is like new...the odometer shows 22k miles, and, judging by the condition of the car, that's original.
vw54 ·
the Xmas break allows time to do some work on the chassis
vw54 ·
Chassis nearly back on 4 wheels
had to find narrow brake shoes the wheel cylinders I had Stainless steel sleeved years ago just had to fit new rubbers
vw54 ·
I measured the rear suspension before I removed it and fitted back the same way 11.5 on the drivers side and 11 degrees on the passenger side went together easy with new rubbers
sander288 ·
blast from the past with the Oval, found this on youtube
vw54 ·
That's 1990 from memory
Stan had a red light on the start
vw54 ·
More progress over the weekend back brakes on and gearbox filled with stinky oil
HappyDaze ·
Don't forget the top-front gearbox bolt, Dave.
What oil is best ?
vw54 ·
you must have magnifying EYES
Stinky oil the best takes days to get the smell off your hands
vw54 ·
more work this weekend
drmator 67 ·
Hows the project going
vw54 ·
The Chassis is now complete, brakes bleed and front greased ready for the body
vw54 ·
More progress over the past few weeks Fitted the new Sunroof cover tight as a drum had to let it stretch for a few days to make it fit
vw54 ·
Also started the wiring fitting the switches and wipers have clean then add some white pen ink so you can see the terminal numbers
nbturbo ·
Beeuteifull - that colour combo is so close to what I am doing on my Hot Rod- I like.Im doing the 2 tone with full body green and the guards in cream and silver running boards.What are the names of those 2 colours?
vw54 ·
Gary
your not going to believe this if you got some grey primer it would match and it you got some masking tape it would match the cream
I don't know the colour name but will look at the tins tonight and see if they wrote the names on them
your colour combo sounds good and different which is good
vw54 ·
Gary I suffer from CRAFT we colour matched the paint to original VW paint chips using the spectrograph
nbturbo ·
Thanks Dave-well done.Really like the Ivory colour.I have a colour blindness problem with greens and reds.First look for me I thought it was green,not grey.
vw54 ·
More progress over the 4 day break managed to nearly complete the wiring making all new harness and ready to fit up the Rally Dash
1958kafer ·
Great work. You wouldn't have the formula for Gunyah grey would you?
vw54 ·
yes took a scan from my colour charts if you quote 286 - 7883 they should be able to mix from that number
nbturbo ·
The Rally Dash is awesome. Are the 2 guages new- look the part?
vw54 ·
Are the 2 guages new
No there old ones I have picked up over the years they were in the car before the centre hole is for a clock its getting an upgrade to a quartz movement using a AA battery the old movement used to flatten the battery in abut 2 days or so
nbturbo ·
Good move with the clock.I have one from an early Ghia that I converted and it's easy to change the battery.Might have another go at the hands.
vw54 ·
Gary
Great minds think alike exactly what I am doing or having done
oldskoolguy ·
Great colour scheme on a great car. Interesting story too, it will be nice to see it finished.
I've been working on a clock too, coincidence! Mine is some random non runner from a Wolseley or Rover I got from a swap meet.
vw54 ·
Mine is some random non runner from a Wolseley or Rover I got from a swap meet.
I think most clocks of that vintage were the same diameter so it will work nice
vw54 ·
Managed to fit the semaphores and terminate the wiring on the weekend have fitted Flashing LED bulbs that are brighter than the stock 6 V globes and you don't need a flasher can
Part number is EA2D and look like this you have to fit from the top as they wont fit in the original opening
Greg
they will look great in your Bright Orange lens on the 54
1958kafer ·
Cheers 👍
vw54 ·
I've lost my Dash Ash Tray cover in all the moves and refurbishment
One email to a fellow aussieveedubber and I will have a new one next week
how goods that
68AutoBug ·
1958kafer wrote:What flashing bulbs did you use. The 2 sided or the all the way around light?
The LIGHT EMITTING DIODES [LEDs] are mounted on a circuit board - one either side, so, only emit light from each side of the board.
You can get festoon LEDs for interior lamps too, with LEDs on one or both sides...
very cheap on ebay. [non flashing types] Very bright and low current so they won't drain the battery like normal festoon bulbs.
First time I've seen the flashing festoon bulbs..
LEE
vw54 ·
More progress on the new wiring harness made from scratch
just about finished
HappyDaze ·
I see you're on here with all your mates, Dave.😂
Wiring looks nice.
vw54 ·
I see you're on here with all your mates,
well your on here
Carnt stand faceache no continuity
HappyDaze ·
And TWITTER - made up from 2 words... TWIsted & biTTER 👍
vw54 ·
Pretty happy with the wiring been testing as I go along
Will power it up when I get back from hols and do a full function test before I mount the body back on the chassis, easier to adjust if necessary
nail on head there Greg twit n bit
vw54 ·
Back from Holidays and more progress over the weekend
Fitted the rally dash and cleaned up the headlight mesh covers
SunshineKarmann ·
That's feckin cool as!
vw54 ·
should be putting the body back on chassis in next 2 weeks or so
vw54 ·
I had a nut, bolt and washer day on Sunday got out all the bolts and die cut the threads to clean up then washed them and sorted into guards, main chassis , outer chassis, bumper, running boards and relevant brackets and correct washers bagged and all ready to use on assembly
took most of the day
vw54 ·
Picked up all the chrome work the other day and decided to fit the bumpers together and make sure all the bits fit and are correct
Included one the front bar are the fog light brackets and on the rear are the reversing light brackets
vw54 ·
and DONT ask what the chrome work cost
BlasterTheRedBajaBug ·
Well now you have said Not to, someone will, it is inevitable lol.
HappyDaze ·
How much was the chrome work, Dave?
The rear o'riders should have a plate [same as the bolts] behind them. Picky aren't I ! 😂
vw54 ·
aint ever seen that before I will check on a few others
DONT ask
vw54 ·
Greg I take it you mean one of these brackets ...
Ive ask the experts myself included and none of us have ever seen this also checked the parts books for Ovals and not listed only the 4 required ... also checked a few Original cars
Is there one on your Black 54 ?? please send a pic
HappyDaze ·
That's it Dave, there's also a square plate that goes under the bolt holding the o'rider on.
If you send me an email I will send back a photo. greg at kirrapak dot com
vw54 ·
Sent u Email
HappyDaze ·
Sent u pic
adlbeetle66 ·
Looks like you might need the rubber between the over riders and the bumper blade too? 😉
HappyDaze ·
They never had the rubber then.
adlbeetle66 ·
You learn something every day 😀
HappyDaze ·
I started early, ad...1956 ! Worked on heaps of ovals, as a panelbeater in a VW dealer's smash shop. 😎
Happy Days !
vw54 ·
More Progress
the body is finally back on the pan did this about 4 weeks ago just catching up
vw54 ·
Its been sitting for about 2 years now with paint on very dirty took me over 4 hours to clean all the dust n dirt off it
vw54 ·
Took the car to get a new head liner fitted
vw54 ·
And the inside ready for windows now
pv370 ·
love the colour combo
what colour are the rims going to be ????
grey with white centres would look good...........
vw54 ·
yes that's how they are painted and ready to bolt on its a different lighter grey to the wheel colour
will also have the Empi Sprint stars fitted like my 65
vw54 ·
Progress report
Headliner has been fitted
Rear and 2 side rears windows fitted carnt get around to fitting the rubber and alloy trim to the windscreen
the guards have been fitted with all bolts awaiting the guard beading to be fitted
baghall ·
This is looking great.
vw54 ·
Rear guards have now been fitted with guard beading a two man job fro sure thanks Michael
Front guards hopefully next week
vw54 ·
and I will be adding these soon
nbturbo ·
That will be a real nice ride when completed Birch.
Yes silly question Steve Of course is a VW colour from 56
1303Steve ·
I like it but we cant have an orange car and grey car each, what will people think
vw54 ·
yes IWOULDNTWANTTHAT
What about the Green its nice
vw54 ·
I must get back to the garage
1303Steve ·
cancel Fox and get off the lounge
vw54 ·
Your not wrong there
The Golf is good
1303Steve ·
screw golf, its for old farts, you will be lawn bowling next
vw54 ·
No bowls for me
Golf is GOOD
vw54 ·
Anyone know where they sell enthusiasm so hot lately
hellbugged ·
Yep yep Birch, nothing since November here
HappyDaze ·
vw54 wrote:No bowls for me
Golf is GOOD
Bowls are good for cereal.
My Golf 'R' was GOOD...
nbturbo ·
Did the door stop arrive Birch?
vw54 ·
yep yesterday forgot to send message it will work
been too hot to work have to pull finger out
vw54 ·
Did some wiring checking on the weekend a little progress
vw54 ·
Fitted the chrome strips and rear ash tray to the new TMI door panels on the weekend a little work but slow progress
nbturbo ·
Are the chrome strips originals from door trims. I have made mine from late Beetle outside body strips.
vw54 ·
yes the original's still pretty good shape
vw54 ·
more work this weekend
vw54 ·
Good progress today about 5 hours on the doors fitted the front bailey channel cleaned the striker plates and found correct screws cleaned and checked the door locks and door handles all takes time cleaned the door rubber 1/4 window rubbers etc etc will start door assy next week
1303Steve ·
your beating me I will have to get my finger out, working the orange bug at the moment
vw54 ·
the orange would be closer than the Oval
nbturbo ·
You are a Machine Birch!!!!!!!
vw54 ·
More progress on the door assembly over the weekend got them both about 50 percent
Takes time to find the bits n pieces and making sure they all fit up correctly time and patience and a nice clean garage to work in
vw54 ·
Great progress on the weekend finished off both doors and fitted to the car
it takes about 8 hours per door to get them altogether
vw54 ·
Passenger side
the gaps turned out pretty good as well
vw54 ·
Starting to look like a car once again
vw54 ·
More progress last Sat n Sun
I had to re fit the window winder channels as I previously fitted on wrong sides glass being left n right handed
the Sikaflex works well on the rubber n glass to hold the channel I used some timber n clamps to hold in place while the glue went off
vw54 ·
Also managed to fit the taillights, with wiring and rubbers, tested and has good earth and works nice
vw54 ·
Progress is slow a few hours per week
vw54 ·
Progress is slow a few hours per week
pv370 ·
looking very nice.......................waiting to see the wheels done................
vw54 ·
I just sold the set of old originals to someone who needed them
Have fitted the 2 tone painted ( Grey n Cream ) stock wheels to keep it going
will take some pics this weekend with the wheels fitted
vw54 ·
Nil work over the last 2 weeks Warwick n Golf got in the way
vw54 ·
Finally been back to the garage for a few hours
Manage to fit some sound absorbing material in the engine bay now have to fit the trim in there
and found an cleaned the floor matts ready to install
Still have to fit glass to the drivers door
slow progress
vw54 ·
no work this weekend too many parties and Golf got in the way
nbturbo ·
Sent you a PM Birch
vw54 ·
dont ring me sunday looks like free day in the shed
vw54 ·
Rear 1/4 trims fitted
vw54 ·
Wheel well cover plate are on and bonnet hinges
vw54 ·
Fuel tank progressing and will be fitted this weekend
vw54 ·
Fuel Tank now installed n ready for Fuel
vw54 ·
I am currently working from home for next few months
So i might be able to sneak out n do a few things to the car
vw54 ·
Got to get into the Garage SOON
vw54 ·
Been plodding along
Finally got the chrome trim and rubber on the windscreen fitted to the car yesterday
Progress
vw54 ·
some more fitting over the break
Grab handles and interior light
vw54 ·
Front carpets and door trims
vw54 ·
A little more progress
started re trimming the rear seat with TMI products removing the old trim i had done in 1982
In the 80s i added some extra steel to the rear frame so as the original backing board had something to reinforce it
vw54 ·
More progress over the weekend fitting the TMI covers
A heat gun works well straightening out the wrinkles
vw54 ·
A few hours work on the weekend managed to finish the base of rear seat door sill carpets and trim keeper fitted seat belts as well
vw54 ·
The old wool seat covers i have installed in 1981
beetleboyjeff ·
Looks great Dave. Will you have it at Fairfield on Sunday?
vw54 ·
NO maybe next year if i pull my finger out n stop organizing vw shows
vw54 ·
Managed to strip the covers of the front seats on the weekend ready to paint and fit with new TMI covers
vw54 ·
More seat work over the past couple of weeks Stripped, blasted and now recovered
A little spray of 2 Pak in the back yard easy to paint
vw54 ·
Door hardware now fitted and under dash tray fitted with Fuel reserve lever
vw54 ·
while i had the Ivory paint in the gun also refurbished the rear blind
grumble ·
That blind looks good Dave.
vw54 ·
I got it off the BLIND man
vw54 ·
Found these Original Seat tags when i stripped the seats
The date matches my car June 1956
silver ·
Looks very nice..
Mitchvwnut ·
looks like its coming together nicely Dave.
vw54 ·
Yes its progressing
nearly finished the interior now
vw54 ·
Have now made and fitted the rear speaker shelf I use to have the speakers in the doors but decided to fit behind the rear seat
I bought ( swapped ) the Blaupunkt AM / FM / SW Stereo 6V / 12V Radio at Bad Camberg in 1991 works really nice, have fitted new knobs that match the light and wiper switches as well
vw54 ·
The rear interior now finished
vw54 ·
Front seats assembled and fitted just need to fit the indicator arm and steering wheel
Floor mats and insulation fitted as well
Next step to fit a battery and test the wiring out to make sure its all working
vw54 ·
Making use of the clothes line
started cleaning blasting straightening and re painting the engine tinware
vw54 ·
More weekend work manager to fit the interior mirror and sun visors and the external side mirror
vw54 ·
anyone remember how to fit the blinker wiring cover on the steering cover, i did it back in 1982 or so when i build the car originally but its giving me grief this time must have to be more persistent
maybe a few beers might make it go together
vw54 ·
Started striping the engine tinware and valve train Cleaning and wrapping ready for assembly SOON
vw54 ·
Send the side strips out for panel beating and polishing
had to do some bending and twisting to make them fit
vw54 ·
Also been cleaning and painting the engine tinware
vw54 ·
Fitted the running boards this weekend took a few hours to get them to sit correct
hulbyw ·
Worth the time. Look good
vw54 ·
More progress fitted the front bumper and Bosch fog lights i had forever
vw54 ·
Getting there slowly
vw54 ·
Little work last weekend
vw54 ·
The Fog lights took a little bit of work as the globes were shorting out on the body housing, so had to glue some rubber sheet into the backs of the housing to insulate the globes from shorting out
also with help of Leigh fitted a 6 Volt relay to allow the voltage / current to power the fogs when operating
vw54 ·
no use fitting an accessory unless it WORKS
also upgraded the globes to Quartz Halogen, nice and bright now
vw54 ·
Bonnet fitted the other day and it locks perfect also fitted a back up bonnet release cable in case something goes wrong save cutting the bonnet handle
Aligning the Flying VW Bonnet emblem to get it sitting correct
vw54 ·
Made a new bonnet liner and fitted electrical wiring cover
vw54 ·
Had to move the fog Lights to the outer position as they were hitting on the bonnet when opening
viiking ·
vw54 wrote:Made a new bonnet liner and electrical wiring cover
How did you make the wiring cover. I have an original for my Dad's '68 and would like to make it look better/paint/recover.
vw54 ·
Opps left out a word there Fitted
But i could also make one if i had the mould in fibreglass
If your dads one is good it might be Ok to take a mould off but I think someone has already been making them in fibreglass
hulbyw ·
The cardboard wiring cover on my '68 was in need of repair however I could not figure out a way to repair it and it look ok (toyed with the idea of paper mache) so in the end purchased a plastic one and covered it in black vinyl. I used a contact glue from Car Builders which is meant for high temperatures and a good quality 2 way stretch vinyl. Turned out quite well but obviously doesn't look original.
Cheers
vw54 ·
working slowly
vw54 ·
Engine bay now finished with new insulation
Found the holes in firewall for the Judson Oil bottle
vw54 ·
More progress fitted the sunvisor
vw54 ·
Flying VW bonnet emblem now fitted
who ever made these in the 60s got them sitting perfect to the bonnet curve
vw54 ·
Had to get a skinny tyre for the spare as the 165 x 15 Michelin would go into the wheel well have also fitted the Jack and wheel socket
the front is now finished
vw54 ·
On to the engine now
I have already done a fair bit to it just have to strip the bottom end and re assemble it with some good quality sealant
vw54 ·
Finished of the rear bumper and Reversing lights on Sunday
vw54 ·
Getting close to the end and finish Fitted the Horn button all works good
Beck
thanks for the 56 Olympics Decal had troubles getting this on, wanted to fall apart in my hands
vw54 ·
stripped the engine yesterday and spent a few hours cleaning
vw54 ·
should be back together today
vw54 ·
Good progress over the past few days
Stripped the engine cleaned checked and re assembled
already have the heads and valves done a few months ago so made it easier
Just have to fit the tinware
vw54 ·
tinware fitted and exhausts
Waiting for the Generator to be bench tested before fitting
hulbyw ·
Lukey?
vw54 ·
Yes Sir Jack Brabham Lukey they used his name on all motor stuff i have one on the 65 Sea Blue as well fresh air type
Neighbour gave me his castoff Lukey fresh air extractors many years ago and I ran them for a long time. Eventually had to get some new tubes welded on. Fit and sound was excellent. None of the extractors I have had since fitted or worked any where near as well. Worst for clearance was Thunderbird. Going VS Sport next so that I can regain clearance again. Great to see some Lukey survivors. Cheers
vw54 ·
I had some 36hp thunderbirds on the Oval years ago your right they scrapped
vintage speed are nice and work as well
I had 3 Brabhams at one stage and also a Lukey fresh sir fora 40hp engine it was NOS just sold it
vw54 ·
trying to find an old time auto elect place that can tune the 6v regulator on the generator bench tester
AA003 ·
vw54 wrote:trying to find an old time auto elect place that can tune the 6v regulator on the generator bench tester
There used to be an Auto Elec that had a place in Boundary Rd near Fermans. I don't know if he is still there but he used to work out of Bruce Geddes.
vw54 ·
Found a place at Miranda hes was over joyed to see a 6V Generator
dropped of this morning should pick up this arvo
1303Steve ·
did you go to Dinos?
vw54 ·
yes but still working on it
vw54 ·
Managed to find an Auto Electrician that knew about 6Volt Generators and Regulators, with a test machine to adjust the regulator while working
fitted the genny n fan housing will fit the Judson next
vw54 ·
engine now ready to install will be done this week
vw54 ·
Hoping to fit the engine today
vw54 ·
Well the engine is finally back where it belongs had to remove the Judson belts to get it into the engine bay and had a few clutch cable problems to get it sorted as well
Its now back home after a few years sitting on a 20 liter drum in the garage
Just have to fit exhaust and complete the wiring should be ready to fire up very soon
hulbyw ·
Excellent!!
vw54 ·
Engine bay wiring completed yesterday although didnt feel the best
Managed to give myself only 2 soldering iron burns to my fingers
hulbyw ·
Solder? Why? Crimping is quicker, neater, no burns, doesn't crack and looks OE.
vw54 ·
I like to add strength
beetleboyjeff ·
I agree Dave, I like to solder the connections especially in the engine bay with all the engine heat and possible oil. The crimp-ons seem to struggle I reckon.
hulbyw ·
We will have to agree to disagree. BTW, not talking about red, blue and yellow pre insulated crimped connectors - agree they can definitely let go if not done exactly correct.
Cheers
vw54 ·
I am layed up for a bit
so wont be able to work on car for a while buggar
hulbyw ·
Know what that is like and it ain't fun. Hope you have a swift recovery
Cheers
vw54 ·
WAITING WAITING
pv370 ·
notice you have the preheats blocked off...... do you think they are not really needed for our climate ?????
i only ask as my preheats from the muffler have a few rust holes in them and i wondered how to repair them or even if i should just block them off as you have....
vw54 ·
Yes there blocked as i am running a Jack Braham Lukey extractor system 36hp type which doesn't have heat risers of the tube
The 40hp system has them fitted
They certainly make your engine warm faster when fitted and working correctly, but finding an inlet manifold with out a blocked pre heat pipe is very hard
Also i have the Judson Super charger fitted which will make it warm up faster
Probably if i was in the snowy area might have them fitted
vw54 ·
Hope to get out of hospital next week n be strong enough to be able to finish the car off for redgo
not much to do
vw54 ·
Well after 3 weeks in hospital
Some progress with the help of Wayne F we fitted the Jack Braham Lukey Exhaust and the heater tubes back onto car
vw54 ·
took a few hours to get it to sit correct
hulbyw ·
Was going to say it looks cool however on reflection I will say it looks hot!
Cheers
beetleboyjeff ·
Nice job Dave
vw54 ·
Yep not too far off finishing and redgo
vw54 ·
Got a new battery n ready to fire up today
vw54 ·
set the timing and it fired up after 20 years had to adjust the idle air correction mixture just ticks over smooth
will test drive on street this week
hulbyw ·
Excellent!
vw54 ·
I am up to test driving tomorrow then adjusting the brakes then of to the RMS for redgo
vw54 ·
Well enjoyable test drive motor ran well plenty of power with the Judson
bedded the brakes and adjusted up again stopping in a straight line
Left hand tail light need a better earth to make it work Beep beep works amazing it must be over 20 years since i have driven it
beetleboyjeff ·
Great news. On the home run now.
vw54 ·
FINISHED and registered
vw54 ·
More
vw54 ·
more
vw54 ·
Just a few minor adjustments to do
beetleboyjeff ·
Congratulations. VERY nice
hulbyw ·
Excellent. You should be very proud. Great result
vw54 ·
Nice to drive after so many years
beetleboyjeff ·
Yay
Fossil ·
👍 congratulations Dave 👍
REDKG ·
superb.
GottaSplit ·
Love it Dave 🙅
hellbugged ·
Nice
vw54 ·
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baggyaggy ·
Well that is an inspiration!
vw54 ·
and it drives nice as well
vw54 ·
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viiking ·
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