| [ Total Views: 6878 | Total Replies: 167 | Thread Id: 7309 ] |
| Pages: 1 2 3 4 .. 6 |
|
|
 Dasdubber
A.k.a.: Alan Agyik
23 Windows of Awesome
DAS Resto Haus
Posts: 5746
Threads: 289
Registered: August 26th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Gold Coast
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
Mood: feeling fine...
|
| posted on July 6th, 2003 at 09:21 AM |
|
|
Thanks Tazz, engine is assembled (by Leon's motors - didn't want to stuff something up after spending so much cashola on parts/machining
etc). I have the long block rapped up under the bench - now waiting for the upright kit from sharpbuilt.
Hopefully gearbox will be done in the next couple of weeks.
|
|
|
nbturbo
Veteran Volks Folk
Posts: 2171
Threads: 89
Registered: December 19th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Whyalla Sth.Aust.
Theme: UltimaBB Powder
|
| posted on July 6th, 2003 at 01:43 PM |
|
|
Just curious
Was wondering why you sourced brakes from the USA? Is there nobody here that could supply what you wanted ?I purchased mine from John Sherman- near
you I think,and with some small mods,I am quite happy with them.
|
|
|
Dasdubber
A.k.a.: Alan Agyik
23 Windows of Awesome
DAS Resto Haus
Posts: 5746
Threads: 289
Registered: August 26th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Gold Coast
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
Mood: feeling fine...
|
| posted on July 6th, 2003 at 06:03 PM |
|
|
I wanted the dropped spindles that came with the cbperformance kit (I know I could have got them in separately though). I also had heard some mixed
reviews of other locally made kits. It worked out a little more expensive to bring them in from the US - time will tell if it was worthwhile!
|
|
|
Dasdubber
A.k.a.: Alan Agyik
23 Windows of Awesome
DAS Resto Haus
Posts: 5746
Threads: 289
Registered: August 26th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Gold Coast
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
Mood: feeling fine...
|
| posted on July 13th, 2003 at 08:37 PM |
|
|
Here is the rear body mount that I have had to mod to suit the 1968 pan I am using. See tech section for more pics. Excuse the poor welding 
| Error |
| Sorry, you must be a registered user in order to download attachments. |
|
|
|
|
Dasdubber
A.k.a.: Alan Agyik
23 Windows of Awesome
DAS Resto Haus
Posts: 5746
Threads: 289
Registered: August 26th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Gold Coast
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
Mood: feeling fine...
|
| posted on July 13th, 2003 at 08:40 PM |
|
|
Here was the first body mockup to do the rear mount adjustment (taken today).
| Error |
| Sorry, you must be a registered user in order to download attachments. |
|
|
|
|
Dasdubber
A.k.a.: Alan Agyik
23 Windows of Awesome
DAS Resto Haus
Posts: 5746
Threads: 289
Registered: August 26th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Gold Coast
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
Mood: feeling fine...
|
| posted on July 13th, 2003 at 08:41 PM |
|
|
And the first wheel mockup - didn't have time to bolt up all suspension components though so wheel is just sitting on blocks.
| Error |
| Sorry, you must be a registered user in order to download attachments. |
|
|
|
|
Dasdubber
A.k.a.: Alan Agyik
23 Windows of Awesome
DAS Resto Haus
Posts: 5746
Threads: 289
Registered: August 26th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Gold Coast
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
Mood: feeling fine...
|
| posted on July 13th, 2003 at 08:44 PM |
|
|
Here are my disc brakes in from CB performance - unfortunately almost had to mortgage the house to pay for the shipping but such is life.
| Error |
| Sorry, you must be a registered user in order to download attachments. |
|
|
|
|
 BenettonVW
Super Administrator
AVD Forum Founder
Posts: 3125
Threads: 185
Registered: August 26th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Country Vic, Australia
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: Slammed.. & BLINGED UP!!
|
| posted on July 13th, 2003 at 09:12 PM |
|
|
Awesome... Big $$, but will be an awesome car.. |
|
|
Dasdubber
A.k.a.: Alan Agyik
23 Windows of Awesome
DAS Resto Haus
Posts: 5746
Threads: 289
Registered: August 26th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Gold Coast
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
Mood: feeling fine...
|
| posted on July 13th, 2003 at 09:18 PM |
|
|
Thanks Jim, yep spending more than I would like but luckily I was able to put the funds from the sale of my retro rally beetle towards this one to
reduce the pain my wallet has been feeling.
|
|
|
pyr0
Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
flame-on
Posts: 4457
Threads: 123
Registered: March 26th, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: C'town sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: why work when you can surf ?
|
| posted on July 13th, 2003 at 10:32 PM |
|
|
looking great keep the pics coming its like a virtual re-build very kool  :thumb :thumb |
|
|
Brad
Wolfsburg Elder
Posts: 3764
Threads: 332
Registered: August 24th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: SE QLD, Mt Nebo
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: Manx Buggy Building
|
| posted on July 14th, 2003 at 07:06 AM |
|
|
Congrats
Hey that is looking sweat. You are doing a great job and should be proud of your efforts. It is excellent to see someone doing it themselves. To many
get others to do it and take credit for their work.
I wouldn't be worried about your body mount welding, I reckon it will hold just fine and be covered in Tar anyway.
|
|
|
SKEWtYpe3
Custom Title Time!
Posts: 1859
Threads: 107
Registered: August 26th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Vic
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: Stiring The Pot
|
| posted on July 14th, 2003 at 02:52 PM |
|
|
looks damn fine !
love the POR 15 finish for some reason, just does it for me....
looking good !:bounce
wish i had the talent u do !
|
|
|
Dasdubber
A.k.a.: Alan Agyik
23 Windows of Awesome
DAS Resto Haus
Posts: 5746
Threads: 289
Registered: August 26th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Gold Coast
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
Mood: feeling fine...
|
| posted on July 22nd, 2003 at 09:14 PM |
|
|
Here is my beam now painted in two pack silver/grey and clear coated...like wise for other suspension bits that couldn't be powdercoated the same
colour because of rubber bushes etc.
Still welding rust holes (nothing major, just fiddly). Can't wait to get started on the body work for a change rather than welding and grinding!!
| Error |
| Sorry, you must be a registered user in order to download attachments. |
|
|
|
|
bugboymatt
A.k.a.: Matt
Custom Title Time!
Posts: 1405
Threads: 75
Registered: August 25th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: North Lakes / Goldie
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on July 22nd, 2003 at 09:24 PM |
|
|
It's all looking good mate. You must be pleased with all the work...
ETA to driving down for RWC & REGO or that still abit too far away. Still will albe done for summer i guess !!!!!!
:bounce
Da Time For The Aircooled Revolution Is Upon US.
Brothers & Sisters Lets Hit The Streets, Roll As One. And Feel The Power Of The Aircooled Storm.
|
|
|
whatnow
A.k.a.: Henry
Custom Title Time!
Posts: 1000
Threads: 54
Registered: January 11th, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: armidale, northern tablelands NSW
Theme: UltimaBB Streamlined2
Mood: 14's are the new earlies.
|
| posted on July 23rd, 2003 at 11:32 PM |
|
|
looking very nice.
i must say i'm jelous i wish my 63 was looking that good (a loooong way to go)
now a Q was your floorpan painted in the normal por 15 or by the chassis paint do you mean the satin black (as it looks in the photos) if you did both
what ws it like getting the 2 coats to bond with each other? i am getting closer (slowly to that stage as want to know as much as possible before i
tackle it).
thanks.
henry.
once again it is looking v.good. looking foward to see it when it is finished.
|
|
|
Dasdubber
A.k.a.: Alan Agyik
23 Windows of Awesome
DAS Resto Haus
Posts: 5746
Threads: 289
Registered: August 26th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Gold Coast
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
Mood: feeling fine...
|
| posted on July 24th, 2003 at 08:04 AM |
|
|
bugboymatt...I am still hoping by September it will be finished but because of nambucca and another weekend away it will probably now be closer to
october/november unfortunately.
Now with respect to the pan paint, I have learnt a big lesson (which I am going to post in the tech section). Basically I sprayed chassis coat over
the top of the etch primer - the bond is not that great and in areas where it is thin it is actually chipping/scratching easily. I rang por15 and they
said ideally you should blast the pan back to bare metal, then paint in por15 rust preventative, then paint the chassis coat over that. I am not going
to strip the pan again so I will probably just apply another coat of chassis coat over the top by brush to build up the thickness in hope it
won't chip as easily.
|
|
|
decked dubby
Custom Title Time!
Posts: 1046
Threads: 91
Registered: August 30th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on July 24th, 2003 at 08:55 AM |
|
|
Looking good Alan.:thumb
Great to see some on-going build up pics.
Damien.
.
|
|
|
Dasdubber
A.k.a.: Alan Agyik
23 Windows of Awesome
DAS Resto Haus
Posts: 5746
Threads: 289
Registered: August 26th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Gold Coast
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
Mood: feeling fine...
|
| posted on July 24th, 2003 at 09:52 PM |
|
|
Thanks Damien...
Here are my shiny bits and pieces just back from the chrome plater. The photo doesn't do the quality of chrome justice. Ain't cheap but
I'd rather cry once, than have to do it again and cry two or three times! I highly recommend Chrome Connection here in Brissy - Rob Mitchell
comes around and picks up your gear, then drops it off and gaurantees the chrome quality. Nuff said!
| Error |
| Sorry, you must be a registered user in order to download attachments. |
|
|
|
|
sikdub
Wolfsburg Wizard
Posts: 571
Threads: 11
Registered: August 26th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Country Vic
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: svweet
|
| posted on July 24th, 2003 at 11:24 PM |
|
|
Every time i look at the pics of what you have done i am very impressed. The pan looks good enough to eat off and the quality of the job you're
doing just looks sensational. Top work, keep it up.
Steven
|
|
|
whatnow
A.k.a.: Henry
Custom Title Time!
Posts: 1000
Threads: 54
Registered: January 11th, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: armidale, northern tablelands NSW
Theme: UltimaBB Streamlined2
Mood: 14's are the new earlies.
|
| posted on July 25th, 2003 at 01:57 AM |
|
|
wow, this looks like it is shaping up to be one of "the cars" when it is done.
thanks for the reply. i just saw the post in the tech section... that must have ruined your day. 
|
|
|
bugboymatt
A.k.a.: Matt
Custom Title Time!
Posts: 1405
Threads: 75
Registered: August 25th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: North Lakes / Goldie
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on July 25th, 2003 at 07:10 AM |
|
|
Mate that chrome looks fantastic......
must get my act together and get on with my little project !!!
Da Time For The Aircooled Revolution Is Upon US.
Brothers & Sisters Lets Hit The Streets, Roll As One. And Feel The Power Of The Aircooled Storm.
|
|
|
Dasdubber
A.k.a.: Alan Agyik
23 Windows of Awesome
DAS Resto Haus
Posts: 5746
Threads: 289
Registered: August 26th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Gold Coast
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
Mood: feeling fine...
|
| posted on July 29th, 2003 at 06:23 PM |
|
|
Picked up my gearbox on the weekend and painted the axle tubes in the same colour and two pack base coat/clear coat as the front beam etc.
Internals include weldd 3rd and 4th, adaptor collar for later style throwout bearing (so I can run the 215 typeIV pressure/clutch plate), along with
new needle bearings, background gears etc etc
Stock 1500 ratios - with 3.88 r&p.
| Error |
| Sorry, you must be a registered user in order to download attachments. |
|
|
|
|
Dasdubber
A.k.a.: Alan Agyik
23 Windows of Awesome
DAS Resto Haus
Posts: 5746
Threads: 289
Registered: August 26th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Gold Coast
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
Mood: feeling fine...
|
| posted on July 29th, 2003 at 06:24 PM |
|
|
Here is my heavy duty billet side plate, and obviously can't see the super diff inside (both brought in from CB performance).
| Error |
| Sorry, you must be a registered user in order to download attachments. |
|
|
|
|
BenettonVW
Super Administrator
AVD Forum Founder
Posts: 3125
Threads: 185
Registered: August 26th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Country Vic, Australia
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: Slammed.. & BLINGED UP!!
|
| posted on July 29th, 2003 at 07:58 PM |
|
|
Mate you are the man. Can you email me when you are finished with businesses and more importantly costings for each thing? I know you are probably
keeping track, thats all. Just for future projects.
Alan, you are doing a fantastic job.
THE LOWEST WITH THE MOSTEST BLING BLING WINS!!
|
|
|
Dasdubber
A.k.a.: Alan Agyik
23 Windows of Awesome
DAS Resto Haus
Posts: 5746
Threads: 289
Registered: August 26th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Gold Coast
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
Mood: feeling fine...
|
| posted on July 29th, 2003 at 10:10 PM |
|
|
Thanks Jim, it should be worth it at the end of the project! I'm glad I am able to do the majority of the work (apart from that which requires
specialist tools or training)...saves lots of $$.
I am keeping a pretty close tab on cost but not too close (I'd get too upset otherwise!). Let me know if there is something in particular
you'd like to know costs for whilst it is still all fresh in the memory!
|
|
|
Craig Torrens
A.k.a.: Craig Torrens
Scirocco Rare
6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
Posts: 8040
Threads: 347
Registered: January 10th, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: Time to go Salt lake racing, and actually achieve a result.
|
| posted on July 29th, 2003 at 10:29 PM |
|
|
which bank did you rob
Very nice !!!!, love the chrome :thumb
|
|
|
Dasdubber
A.k.a.: Alan Agyik
23 Windows of Awesome
DAS Resto Haus
Posts: 5746
Threads: 289
Registered: August 26th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Gold Coast
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
Mood: feeling fine...
|
| posted on July 30th, 2003 at 07:49 AM |
|
|
he he he....Craig if only it was that easy!
Its nice to have a little left over after all the bills nowadays, thats why 6 years study at uni was worth it in the end.
Plus the fact that I managed to get a few dollars for my last beetle when I sold it.
|
|
|
Dasdubber
A.k.a.: Alan Agyik
23 Windows of Awesome
DAS Resto Haus
Posts: 5746
Threads: 289
Registered: August 26th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Gold Coast
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
Mood: feeling fine...
|
| posted on August 5th, 2003 at 08:21 PM |
|
|
Here is my Valla swap meet purchase...will strip the varnish off the wood rim and restain/revarnish (luckily the furniture restoration skills will
come in handy)....plus polish up the spokes and centre. Looking forward to getting this on (has a crack in the backside of the wood, but will fix up
okay).
| Error |
| Sorry, you must be a registered user in order to download attachments. |
|
|
|
|
Dasdubber
A.k.a.: Alan Agyik
23 Windows of Awesome
DAS Resto Haus
Posts: 5746
Threads: 289
Registered: August 26th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Gold Coast
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
Mood: feeling fine...
|
| posted on August 10th, 2003 at 08:25 PM |
|
|
I sprayed a spare mudgaurd yesterday for the colour the car will be....although I will be doing some custom mixing to make it a little darker and
adding my personal touch. Green should like against the silver suspension bits and tan interior!
| Error |
| Sorry, you must be a registered user in order to download attachments. |
|
|
|
|
Dasdubber
A.k.a.: Alan Agyik
23 Windows of Awesome
DAS Resto Haus
Posts: 5746
Threads: 289
Registered: August 26th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Gold Coast
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
Mood: feeling fine...
|
| posted on August 10th, 2003 at 08:25 PM |
|
|
..and another...
| Error |
| Sorry, you must be a registered user in order to download attachments. |
|
|
|
|
| Pages: 1 2 3 4 .. 6 |
