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 Dasdubber
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| posted on August 16th, 2006 at 10:05 PM |
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Basic empi exhaust is on and other ancillaries...just have to change the fuel lines to carbs (one inch short each side due to different banjo fittings
on carbs!) then hopefully I can fire it up (touch wood).
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| posted on August 16th, 2006 at 10:09 PM |
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alan do you still have the moulds for the speakers
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| posted on August 16th, 2006 at 10:19 PM |
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Sorry malcolm I never made moulds, I made them from scratch and didn't make a plug.
This link shows how I made them (not that hard, just messy and time consuming!)
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| posted on August 16th, 2006 at 10:38 PM |
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Corvairs are a great motor. I remember some guys in Melbourne had one in their Type 3 - pics are in an old post somewhere. The main problem they had
was the fan belt breaking as it twisted up off the pulley over onto the flat pan. They recall many times when the fanbelt let go, how much more power
they had - and if they could've cooled it any other way they would've.
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| posted on August 16th, 2006 at 10:48 PM |
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posted by pete wood
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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We love your work on dsk alan...looking forward to the split
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| posted on August 19th, 2006 at 02:34 PM |
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This might interest you Alan :
http://www.corvairkid.com/
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That's mad Alan.
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| posted on August 19th, 2006 at 08:56 PM |
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Cheers for that Dave. It will be some time before I get onto the splitty though (won't start it until we get a carport)....as you'll all know the $
and time disappear pretty quickly!
The work on the 1916 installation continues - oil pressure sender plumbed in and igntion leads connected. Carbs are finally on (wish there was more
room in a beetle engine bay!), and breather line from oil filler is in place. Filled it with oil tonight and set up the linkage - need to sort out
timing tomorrow or monday then synch carbs and hopefully it will be running again.
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| posted on August 19th, 2006 at 10:28 PM |
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have you looked at that site in any detail? that guy is complete corvair nutbar. he knows every model and every correct part including carpet material
and other weird anal details. check out the rebuild on the 66 turbo convertable. one word, BEAUTIFUL! :thumb
Made me want to own one.
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| posted on August 20th, 2006 at 08:59 PM |
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Engine ancillaries are all on and timing set (12 degrees initial and 28 total which are both adjustable (initial of course) along with vac advance).
Dialled in carbs roughly via synchrometer to balance each carb...fiddled with idle speed then set up linkage. Fired it up and voila - she's alive!
Took it around the block and apart from a bit of popping through the exhaust all is good. Tomorrow may get time to play with mixture so its not far
off being done now!
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| posted on August 20th, 2006 at 09:19 PM |
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gotta admire someone whos built not only some great cars, is anal to the point that it's beyond belief, and then builds such a cool house around so
many garages and driveways - then incourages (in the words of Pete) other nutbars to come and use it all.
Alan, stop pissing about with hearing aids, start resto-ing cars for people will ya, you'd have a queue from Melberg to BrisVegas.
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| posted on August 20th, 2006 at 09:25 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by pete wood
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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Yer welcome to come over and Sube my next splitter Pete. Go for it.
Loves a lolcat
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| posted on August 20th, 2006 at 10:13 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by crewcabconnection
gotta admire someone whos built not only some great cars, is anal to the point that it's beyond belief, and then builds such a cool house around so
many garages and driveways - then incourages (in the words of Pete) other nutbars to come and use it all.
Alan, stop pissing about with hearing aids, start resto-ing cars for people will ya, you'd have a queue from Melberg to BrisVegas.
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Cheers Dean! Who knows what the future will entail....better pay the bank some money back first though in my normal line of work - they well and truly
have you over a barrel with their interest collections on a mortgage!
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| posted on August 21st, 2006 at 03:49 PM |
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Alan, how did the type 1 feel against the type 4, when you drove it? Cheers Damo.
This is my Volkswagen, there are many like it, but this one is mine. Without me my Volkswagen is useless, without my Volkswagen, I am useless.
61 Karmann Ghia 2110cc type1 w Los Panchito's
66 Deluxe Beetle 2270 type 4
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| posted on August 21st, 2006 at 06:43 PM |
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Damo, although I haven't had a chance to tune the 40 dells more precicely on the 1916 yet it is still quite a healthy motor. I noticed it gets up in
the rev range a lot faster which could be attributed to either the cam or the different exhaust configuration on the type I vs IV. I did notice a big
difference in the torque though - I guess all the anecdotal evidence of this trait of the type IV was true (I love that aspect of the 2L type IV).
I guess there was also a bit of "noise power" which could have confounded my evaluation - the type IV's exhaust has a much deeper and stronger note
which could have given the impression of more power/torque. Either way, I look forward to keeping the type IV and bumping up its displacement etc down
the track. I think the new owner will be happy with the 1916 though, it is much more fun than a 1600!
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| posted on August 28th, 2006 at 09:21 PM |
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Last night of ownership tonight - the ragtop is making its final voyage (under my ownership) tomorrow morning! Will be sad to see it go but exciting
nonetheless as there MAY be a new project or two upcoming :P
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| posted on August 29th, 2006 at 01:59 PM |
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:beer to you mate (sniff)
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| posted on August 29th, 2006 at 07:14 PM |
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Well, the ragtop is gone - big thanks again to the new owner - it is definitely going to a good home and will be driven (hard hopefully) as it was
built to do!
So time for the next project I guess! I look forward to the next issue of VWMA to see the ragtop grace the pages in full for keepsakes. Thanks for
your interest in this thread, stay tune for the next DIY resto!
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| posted on August 29th, 2006 at 08:30 PM |
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:thumb thumbs up for a man who can stay so positive after letting such a beautiful car go - especially one that took so much time and effort! :thumb
speeding is bad!
relax - god's in charge
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| posted on August 29th, 2006 at 08:42 PM |
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Cheers Lams
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| posted on August 30th, 2006 at 12:30 AM |
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1916 looks hot in there...
nick
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| posted on August 30th, 2006 at 08:15 AM |
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I have got my eyes glued on "Members Rides" for you next project!
That "Mystery 2" clue is driving me mad!!!
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That's mad Alan.
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| posted on August 30th, 2006 at 08:52 AM |
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This might help ya along !!!!! 
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=55810
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.
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| posted on August 30th, 2006 at 09:38 AM |
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Mmmmmm, type 4 in that?!
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That's mad Alan.
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| posted on August 30th, 2006 at 01:24 PM |
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Not sure yet Dave - I keep changing my mind each day! I think I'll leave it as is for a while until I can decide 
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| posted on August 31st, 2006 at 02:50 AM |
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saw a rabbit donk in a notch here in germany - was pretty sick
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aways love reading this thread....................
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| posted on July 11th, 2007 at 09:32 PM |
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so much you decided to buy the car Craig?
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Craig Torrens
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| posted on July 11th, 2007 at 09:58 PM |
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I wish !
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| posted on July 15th, 2007 at 09:20 PM |
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I wonder if wishes come true ?
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| posted on July 15th, 2007 at 09:35 PM |
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I wonder if wishes come true ?
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Only time can tell.
My mother once said you better be careful what you wish for!
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