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 Dasdubber
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| posted on October 15th, 2004 at 01:55 PM |
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They changed the plan slightly and routed the 3/4 side primaries next to the axle rather than up and over it. All primaries are 36 inches in length
(only one varied by 1/4inch). By this arvo or tomorrow morning they will have finished the 4 into 1 collector and routed it into the muffler.
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| posted on October 15th, 2004 at 01:57 PM |
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Pipework is all mild steel which will be HPC'ed. But from the flange (after 4:1 collector is made) onwards (including muffler) is stainless
steel....pretty eh?
These brackets are to support the muffler but will be beefed up by exhaust shop before they are done.
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| posted on October 15th, 2004 at 01:59 PM |
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Shot from the front - most of ground clearance has been maintained which is great. Heat proof sheeting will be applied to muffler to protect the
fibreglass breast plate under crank pulley.
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| posted on October 15th, 2004 at 02:00 PM |
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Finally a sneak preview of what the exhaust pipes will look like...I wanted some little dump pipes that will look something like this (in stainless
too). Stay tuned for next updates.
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| posted on October 15th, 2004 at 03:22 PM |
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i cannot wait
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| posted on October 15th, 2004 at 03:24 PM |
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Mate, coming along nice !
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 October 16th, 2004 at 06:51 AM |
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I cannot find an emicon for droooool. Mrs Das must have some patience and projects of her own!
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| posted on October 16th, 2004 at 08:09 AM |
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Luckily Mrs Das is my high-school sweet-heart so she has known veedub projects were part of the deal since day 1!! Although she doesn't necessarily
share the same enthusiasm (don't get me wrong, she does love veedubs)...she is very understanding and forgiving! I am very lucky.
I pick up the car in a couple of hours so will update more pics later today. :blush
[Edited on 16-10-2004 by Dasdubber]
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| posted on October 16th, 2004 at 08:02 PM |
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Exhaust system is finished - was out of the car when I arrived at the shop so snapped some pics before the pipes are to be sent off for HPC'ing.
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| posted on October 16th, 2004 at 08:04 PM |
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Another shot of the complete system - I can't praise Custom Exhaust Specialists enough on their workmanship...it was exactly what I requested.
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| posted on October 16th, 2004 at 08:07 PM |
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Side view - upon closer inspection the guys determined more reinforcing to the muffler brackets was not required as it was held very securely with the
brackets as seen in the pics.
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| posted on October 16th, 2004 at 08:13 PM |
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This is where all the time (and $$) was for the muffler that was fabricated from scratch in stainless steel - the half moon cutout was required to
clear the breast plate (crank pulley section). All up it took 2 days for them to complete the muffler alone (ouch $). My motto is always buy once and
cry once (for best quality as possible)....I hate forking out good money for $hit products or services.
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| posted on October 16th, 2004 at 08:14 PM |
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Last pic of system....muffler and tips will be polished up soon.
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| posted on October 16th, 2004 at 08:19 PM |
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After leaving the exhaust shop, did a bit more fine tuning of the guards - laid down a guide coat (mist of matt black spray can stuff).
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| posted on October 16th, 2004 at 08:22 PM |
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Used 400 grit dry paper to rub it back and find any more imperfections (only a few thankfully that required some glaze putty).
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| posted on October 16th, 2004 at 08:23 PM |
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Last coat of high build primer finally is on - this will be lightly rubber back just before the colour goes on! (yeeharr...can't wait for that day)
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| posted on October 16th, 2004 at 08:25 PM |
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Doors hanging sanded with 400 grit and ready for primer....
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| posted on October 16th, 2004 at 08:26 PM |
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....and voila...primer is on 
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| posted on October 16th, 2004 at 08:27 PM |
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...and couldn't forget the rear guards too. Glad these are done, they required a lot of work.
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| posted on October 16th, 2004 at 08:30 PM |
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Here is the money pit as it stands today - just the right amount of negative camber (for my likes anyway).
On the left you can see what has been keeping us busy (along with the dub)....new concrete retaining walls all across the front yard in readiness for
double carport (some day - just can't wait for the new driveway).
[Edited on 16-10-2004 by Dasdubber]
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| posted on October 16th, 2004 at 08:33 PM |
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Once the guards dried, bolted them up rather than having them sitting around on the floor etc. Also will be used to figure out how much to narrow
beam...width of spacers etc. (more ouch $).
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| posted on October 16th, 2004 at 08:35 PM |
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Don't worry about all the gaps - only three bolts are holding the guards on for now.
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| posted on October 16th, 2004 at 08:37 PM |
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Well its looking like a car again - doors bolted up temporarily to check fit (again). Bonnet will probably go on tomorrow if I get time. So thats it
for another day. :o
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| posted on October 16th, 2004 at 09:28 PM |
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love the updates, like everyone, looks sweet...
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| posted on October 16th, 2004 at 10:12 PM |
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the updates are sweet as i love following this ones progress 
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| posted on October 17th, 2004 at 08:27 PM |
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Started fiddling with the engine bay today...nice change from body work! Cut the first bit of braided s/s fuel line and fitted it (firewall to
regulator). Obviously this will all be coming out again before paint goes down.
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| posted on October 17th, 2004 at 08:33 PM |
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Wide angle shot showing oil lines in place, oil temp/pressure sender relocation braided line etc.
Was going to put carbs in to cut the fuel line from reg to carbs but manifolds are away being HPC'ed with exhaust so that will have to wait.
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| posted on October 17th, 2004 at 08:35 PM |
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As stated before, the forward-most cooling "tin" piece will be painted (still in primer) after some more holes are drilled to route the -10 breather
lines (braided s/s) from valve covers up to custom breather box (yet to be constructed from s/s as well).
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| posted on October 17th, 2004 at 08:39 PM |
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Its all in the details so they say....here is a bit of billet aluminium that I cut, shaped and polished to cover the holes the oil lines go through in
the shroud. Took bloody ages but worth it (in my opinion anyway!). Not too bad for hand work, if only I had access to a CNC machine workshop :thumb
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| posted on October 17th, 2004 at 09:25 PM |
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man i cant wait till its finished how long left:cry
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