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| posted on April 5th, 2005 at 10:02 PM |
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Keep it going Das! Looking fantastic. Sorry to interupt but going to hi-fill the bottom of my pan on the weekend and want to know what brand of
Hi-fill did you use and would you recommend it. I am after something that is really easy to sand and isn't to gluggy to fill up all seams etc. I am
going to do something a little different to the underneath of my car so I want it almost perfect. Cheers again and keep it up,
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| posted on April 5th, 2005 at 10:15 PM |
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I was really happy with the stuff I used.....I know all the paint was from spies hecker but will have to check tomorrow the brand of the high build
stuff and will U2U you.
Cheers
Alan
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| posted on April 6th, 2005 at 02:09 PM |
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Great thread. I spent a great deal of the morning studying it. you are right, it is very doable.
Cheers
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| posted on April 6th, 2005 at 04:17 PM |
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keep up the good work das
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| posted on April 6th, 2005 at 08:57 PM |
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Worst case scenario is that if they turn out crap, well you've wasted a few bucks and a weekend. To get custom kick panels made by a car audio shop
you will pay a minimum of $300......the materials will cost way way less so give it a go!
Managed to sand down and cut off the edges and trial fit the kicks again....a little more trimming/sanding is required to get them to slot in all the
way (didn't want to force them in for now and risk getting them stuck!).
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| posted on April 6th, 2005 at 09:00 PM |
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There are a few gaps....as I said, this kick was not in place properly for the pic - it was too late to fire up the air tools again (angled die
grinder with sanding disc, die grinder with flap wheel, and cut off tool) - lots of high pitch squeals the neighbours I am sure love hearing!
More work tomorrow hopefully. My watsons streetworks wiring kit should be here tomorrow...so hopefully I'll be able to crank the stereo some time in
the near future....not to mention start the damn thing!! $hit this project is taking a long time 
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| posted on April 6th, 2005 at 09:52 PM |
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those kick panels are lookin mighty fine das!!!!
'73 Bay - Fergus
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| posted on April 6th, 2005 at 10:31 PM |
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Wicked. Nothing left to say mate.. You are doing a superior job. No more, no less.
THE LOWEST WITH THE MOSTEST BLING BLING WINS!!
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| posted on April 9th, 2005 at 11:08 PM |
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who gave das the day off? probably went surfing or maybe he is still working and tomorrows post is gonna be huge......cool.
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| posted on April 10th, 2005 at 10:11 AM |
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Nah, didn't have the day off....but got a new puter so had to sort out all the files and software before uploading the new pics.
Turned out to be a $hitty day anyway - readjusted the rear spring plates but somehow (which is strange because I've done it many times before)
screwed up one side so it is higher than the other. To top it off, one of the $hithouse brazilian axle boots split (again not excessively twisting it
or anything like that) and dropped gearbox oil all over the new concrete. So lots of joy.
Ah well, here is the view with the rear wheel off - you can see the 35mm spacer (yes I have talked to the automotive engineer).
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| posted on April 10th, 2005 at 10:13 AM |
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...and the 10mm stainless fuel line poking out of the tunnel, going into the -8AN fittings plus filter, then up to bulkhead fitting.
More work will continue on the kick panels today - I am going to leave the rear suspension for a day I am a little less angry 
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| posted on April 10th, 2005 at 10:59 PM |
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Not too much done today (busy with house reno's) - managed to put a couple of primary layers of filler on the kick panels to rough in the shape.
Still more sanding, glaze filling, high build priming etc before paint (brings back memories for the body work!).
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| posted on April 10th, 2005 at 11:02 PM |
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Watsons street works wiring kit finally arrived - very nicely organised...just got to find time to install it!
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| posted on April 11th, 2005 at 09:49 AM |
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Alan,
I had the same problem with setting my rear torsion bars. Has happened twice! Seems that when you are setting near the unsprung angle of the torsion
bar (for a real low car) the take up spring rates appear to be different.
Great work with the fibreglass. Bet you are handy at fixing board dings also!
Brendan
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| posted on April 11th, 2005 at 11:32 AM |
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Yeah I was pretty sure I had it right (as I've done it lots of times before) but obviously something went wrong - ah well, whats another couple hours
work!
Ding repairs will be a lot easier after doing this f'glass work! Fortunately haven't had to do any for a while!
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| posted on April 11th, 2005 at 08:41 PM |
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A couple more coats of filler, followed by sanding, followed by filling etc occurred after work. Still a bit more to go before its ready for
primer....then there will be a bit more as that will show up a few more blemishes!
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| posted on April 11th, 2005 at 10:40 PM |
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how are you gonna attach them without drillin holes in the sides of the car?
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| posted on April 11th, 2005 at 11:03 PM |
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:beer:jesus
Reality leaves alot to the Imagination
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| posted on April 11th, 2005 at 11:04 PM |
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| posted on April 11th, 2005 at 11:04 PM |
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:vader:vader:vader:party:party:party:party:cussing:cussing:cussing:tree
Reality leaves alot to the Imagination
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| posted on April 11th, 2005 at 11:14 PM |
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you been poppin E's again..... lol
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| posted on April 12th, 2005 at 08:11 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by pete wood
how are you gonna attach them without drillin holes in the sides of the car?
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See previous page - someone asked this same question there
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| posted on April 15th, 2005 at 03:36 PM |
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Luv ya car mate I will be interested in the wiring kit as I was thinking of using the same one.
Cheers Nige
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| posted on April 15th, 2005 at 04:36 PM |
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Hey Das
Your bug's looking great
one question, which wiring kit are you using. is it the custom vw modular kit or another one
cheers
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| posted on April 15th, 2005 at 11:34 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by sean68
Hey Das
Your bug's looking great
one question, which wiring kit are you using. is it the custom vw modular kit or another one
cheers
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Yep custom vw modular wiring kit:
http://www.watsons-streetworks.com/vw.html
Will let you know how it goes but I have been highly impressed thus far, the instructions and colour coded diagrams have been excellent.
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| posted on April 16th, 2005 at 10:09 PM |
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Well, another few hours spent o readjusting the rear suspension height - evened out side to side and set to best compromise between slam-factor
(desirable) and usability (ground clearance). Still looks pretty good.
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| posted on April 16th, 2005 at 10:10 PM |
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...and another shot:
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| posted on April 16th, 2005 at 10:14 PM |
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Well, as I've experienced many times already during this project...plans change. So here is my latest change of direction....will it change again?
Time will tell....
[Edited on 16-4-2005 by Dasdubber]
[Edited on 16-4-2005 by Dasdubber]
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| posted on April 16th, 2005 at 10:17 PM |
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16x6 front and 16x7 rears with Falken rubbers.
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| posted on April 16th, 2005 at 10:18 PM |
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Spacers removed on rear, stock short swing axles tuck em in nicely.
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