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| posted on August 12th, 2006 at 07:22 AM |
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Wow that is a surprise Alan!?
I was hopeing to see you run at Warwick...perhaps you can put that
Type Four in something else?
How did the new cooling system go on the long trip to Nambucca?
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That's mad Alan.
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| posted on August 12th, 2006 at 07:56 AM |
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is it just me who missed the phone call? - lets hope the new owner's missus poo poos that ideas and we all get another shot at the title....
I reckon this has been the best thread I've read on a VW site (a close second is the mad pom in ssvc with his barnie) ... and probably the single
most thread thats inspired so many in the last year or so....
thanks for all the good times.! and best luck with the new venture. Now please let ME know when the Ghia is in line for selling ... I want it.
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| posted on August 12th, 2006 at 09:49 AM |
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Awesome picture dumone......
..... Dasdubber running through the rain.....
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| posted on August 12th, 2006 at 10:26 AM |
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More pics....
[ Edited on 12-8-2006 by 063bug ]
[ Edited on 12-8-2006 by 063bug ]
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| posted on August 12th, 2006 at 10:43 PM |
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posted by dangerous
Wow that is a surprise Alan!?
I was hopeing to see you run at Warwick...perhaps you can put that
Type Four in something else?
How did the new cooling system go on the long trip to Nambucca?
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Hey Dave, I too was wishing I could run it at Warwick, but I'll still be there in a volksie of some sort (may just be a little slow!). I'll give
more details once the handover takes place (as part of the sale is another VW). Re. the DTM cooling system I am well impressed with its function -
before it was pushing 220F at times but now it doesn't get over 190F which is comforting!
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| posted on August 12th, 2006 at 10:46 PM |
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posted by crewcabconnection
is it just me who missed the phone call? - lets hope the new owner's missus poo poos that ideas and we all get another shot at the title....
I reckon this has been the best thread I've read on a VW site (a close second is the mad pom in ssvc with his barnie) ... and probably the single
most thread thats inspired so many in the last year or so....
thanks for all the good times.! and best luck with the new venture. Now please let ME know when the Ghia is in line for selling ... I want it.
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Cheers Dean, thanks for the kind words. The buyer has handed over the cheque already so no turning back now :P
I never really thought about selling it until the buyer approached me. We can do with the cash right now whilst establishing my business (Pacific
Hearing - at Westfield shopping centre, Helensvale).....plug plug. So it was just good timing and a win-win for both of us.
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| posted on August 12th, 2006 at 10:47 PM |
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Thanks for the pics 063bug and dumone - very cool! :thumb
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| posted on August 13th, 2006 at 02:36 PM |
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WHAT ARE YOU DOING?
mate I think you need help....
You realise the yardstick you have set for yourself?
Good luck with the business 
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| posted on August 13th, 2006 at 03:30 PM |
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Cheers kkk.....I see the rag as a learning experience - although not every resto I do will be to its extent, it was an opportunity to make the next
"full resto" even better with the things I've learned along the way. 
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| posted on August 13th, 2006 at 03:46 PM |
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At least the majority of the VW community will always remember it as your car. But i suppose its all part of a bigger plan. Though i would find it
tough to part with a car of that quaility without something better in the pipeline.......
I have no sympathy for my car, only the wallet that pays for it!
Go hard or go home!!!!
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| posted on August 13th, 2006 at 10:53 PM |
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Thanks Drew. 
The engine exchange continued today - the type IV was pulled out as in pic 1....and mostly disassembled in readiness for whatever it will end up in
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| posted on August 13th, 2006 at 10:56 PM |
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I'm heartbroken Alan.
-Staggers.
STAGGERS AUTOMOTIVE - Heavy Vehicle Diesel Specialist
JB CUSTOMS & CLASSICS - Car Builders
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| posted on August 13th, 2006 at 10:56 PM |
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The 1916 was prepared on the stand then dropped onto the jack before being slotted into place. Tomorrow hopefully the carbs will go on and maybe
linkage....but we'll see how time goes!
The serpentine pulley system is really nice, I think I'll run one next time I have a type I engine!
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| posted on August 13th, 2006 at 11:08 PM |
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can,t wait to see your next project .can I send you 1 up to finnish.
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| posted on August 14th, 2006 at 08:48 AM |
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can,t wait to see your next project .can I send you 1 up to finnish.
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No probs Malcolm, but I warn you my hourly rate aint cheap :P
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| posted on August 14th, 2006 at 07:51 PM |
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Well Alan, you've surprised me with the sale, but I think that your skills have been well documented on this thread, and quite frankly, would've
been a shame to stop at one car.
If nothing else, you've earnt mile deep respect and a lot of friends through admiration. Congrats and respect...
THE LOWEST WITH THE MOSTEST BLING BLING WINS!!
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| posted on August 14th, 2006 at 10:33 PM |
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Cheers Jim, thanks for the kind words! I think I have figured out I enjoy the build just as much, if not more than the finished product....so I am
sure there will be more restos as the years go by!
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| posted on August 15th, 2006 at 01:19 AM |
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alan. if you get a chance before its handed over to drive it with the 1916 would you be able to let me know how it goes compared to the 2litre t4?
is the 1916 a 'hipo' spec motor?
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| posted on August 15th, 2006 at 09:27 AM |
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Nah, 1916 is definitely not hi-po - standard 1600 heads with minimal if any port work, very mild cam....essentially a 1600 with bigger p&c's. I think
it should still be fun whilst being nice and reliable. Will report back once I get it going.
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| posted on August 15th, 2006 at 10:00 AM |
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That typ4 wouldn't be getting a lumpy cam, big ol heads and some EFI before going in a certain split would it. hint hint. 
BTW, Shame to see the ragtop go, but I understand and it makes financial sense. Besides, you can't sit still long enough to leave things alone, so
better to sell it and invest in another restoration before you pull it apart again and sink more money into it.
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| posted on August 15th, 2006 at 05:51 PM |
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That typ4 wouldn't be getting a lumpy cam, big ol heads and some EFI before going in a certain split would it. hint hint.
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Nah Pete, the type IV will probably end up in another "project" which I won't divulge just yet. I have an engine already for the split - not VW or
porsche but still aircooled (pretty easy to figure out from those clues I'd imagine!). 
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| posted on August 15th, 2006 at 06:04 PM |
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Corvair? Nnnoooooooooooooooooo!!!
"Not that there is anything wrong with that..."
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That's mad Alan.
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| posted on August 15th, 2006 at 06:50 PM |
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Tatra V8?
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That's mad Alan.
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| posted on August 15th, 2006 at 07:02 PM |
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Citroen 2CV?
Briggs & Stratton?
Victa?
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| posted on August 15th, 2006 at 08:20 PM |
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Corvair? Nnnoooooooooooooooooo!!!
"Not that there is anything wrong with that.."
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That's right Dave, you are correct....there is nothing wrong with that! :P Gotta be a little different! (but who knows, plans might change by the
time I get around to installing an engine into the splitty!)
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| posted on August 15th, 2006 at 09:21 PM |
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Make sure you read that handy hint book by Ralph Nader if you get a chance.
Customer service is not dead in Australia.
Always after HAZET & MATRA & VW factory tools
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| posted on August 15th, 2006 at 09:24 PM |
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I know it well, my old man has one of those "death traps" Ralph is so fond of!
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| posted on August 16th, 2006 at 08:22 AM |
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Bill Fisher, who wrote "How to Hotrod VW Engines" back in '69,
also wrote one for the "Nader's Nightmare".
Huge potential, if you have access to the parts.
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| posted on August 16th, 2006 at 09:51 AM |
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Non VW engine in a splitty? YEAH! finally someone has a freakin spine!!!!!
Can't wait to see what you have in store. 
BTW, you may be snubbed by DSK for doing it. :P
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| posted on August 16th, 2006 at 06:26 PM |
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Nah I'm sure they'll embrace it - they are pretty open minded individuals :thumb I enjoy my time on dsk just as much as AVD
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