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posted on August 8th, 2004 at 07:35 PM


Well, match ported my manifolds today and continued work on the front right quarter panel. Also polished up the linkage and alternator stand this weekend. Getting closer and closer!!



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posted on August 8th, 2004 at 07:37 PM


Rather than clogging up the thread (and bandwidth), I'll post the detailed pics in the tech section under a "HOW-TO" Banner. Here is one pic just before getting stuck into it with the tungsten carbide bit.

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posted on August 8th, 2004 at 08:13 PM


Here's the link:

http://www.aussieveedubbers.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=27021&page=1#pid...

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Oh yeah, also rebuilt the dual 40 dellortos using a CB performance update kit (with horizontal discharge tubes). My joy turned to despair when I tightened the idle jet holder a tiny bit too much and snapped it off in the carb. Thankfully with some careful manipulation of an ez-out (Screw extractor) I managed to get it out so rather than some major surgery I only have to get a new holder.

By the way the jets I am using are:
34 venturi's
150 mains
9164.2 emulsion tubes
160 air correctors (recommended to use a smaller air corrector when using the update kit due to increased air flow - my dells had 180 airs which would be recommended for my application if no update kit was used)
60 idle jets
35 accelerator pumps

This is fairly close to that recommended for a mild 2.0 typeIV with 40 dells after much research on shoptalkforums (type4rum).

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posted on August 11th, 2004 at 07:44 PM


Still working on the body - front drivers side quarter is getting close. Had a little play with the engine ancillaries - dropped the mallory dizzy in and did another trial fit of the alternator etc. Alt pulley will be different colour/finish by the time it goes on for good.

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posted on August 11th, 2004 at 07:46 PM


Just another shot. Obviously carbs are just perched atop the manifolds....everything has to be disassembled again shortly.

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posted on August 11th, 2004 at 08:06 PM


Sensational mate, coming along beautifully. Good to finally meet you at Valla.



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posted on August 11th, 2004 at 08:23 PM


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posted on August 11th, 2004 at 08:23 PM


Don't go much on those manifolds-I've got a spare set-they are beauties!!!!!!!!.Your shrouding is all Sharpbuilt from memory-Yes.Does he supply small air deflector pieces to sit against the heads like the upright Type 1 motors or maybe you haven't fitted them yet. He supplies them with the Porsche kit.Motor is looking real smooth.Again thanks for the manifolds.
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posted on August 11th, 2004 at 09:16 PM


Thanks gents...yep good to finally meet you to Jim!

Gary, no probs for the manifolds - will get these ones HPC'ed soon too! Glad they arrived okay. Yep I do have the air deflectors (as you say, haven't fitted them up yet as everything is still in trial fit mode - had to trim one or two of them to fit properly though).

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posted on August 12th, 2004 at 01:57 PM


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posted on August 15th, 2004 at 06:07 PM


Well, almost one side of the body is done...roof pretty much sorted....interior almost done....guards, decklid, doors and bonnet pretty much sorted.

Under bonnet and engine bay (and passenger side still to go). Of course there is still high build primer, sanding, guide coating etc etc to come still on all panels!

Here is the front quarter - lots of work was required here...still a little to go until I am happy to lay down the high build primer.

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posted on August 15th, 2004 at 06:08 PM


Just a shot of the drivers side - can't wait to move to the other side...this one has been a lot of work!

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posted on August 15th, 2004 at 06:08 PM


...and a front view....

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posted on August 15th, 2004 at 06:10 PM


after a bit more tickling, you shouldn't be able to tell the whole front clip was replaced from half way through the tank forwards (tank will cover the joins in the tank mounting surface).

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posted on August 15th, 2004 at 06:11 PM


...and the passenger side.

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posted on August 15th, 2004 at 06:19 PM


I love looking through this thread, very insperational. I'm all pumped to do some work on my ride!!!!:thumb
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posted on August 15th, 2004 at 10:29 PM


Thanks daz...go and get stuck into it!!

Remembering that this is what it once looked like (just after replacing the front clip)...

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posted on August 15th, 2004 at 10:30 PM


And another view from the inside....nasty eh? Nice once you finally get it in primer (once it is in one colour, it always provides a bit more motivation!).

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posted on August 16th, 2004 at 07:06 PM


hey das, I seen some of your previous handy work in the aussieveedubbers car show thread. Your old 63, fantastic looking bug, was wondering whether you recorded the build, like your doing with this bug...

I to have what I think may be a 63 bug according to the chaisis number, but is registered as a 65, do you know of any distingishing differences between the two models.

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posted on August 28th, 2004 at 06:53 PM


Just another quick shot to show the body is progressing - many many hours going into it trying to make it straight. Mainly the passenger side front and rear quarter to go. Looking forward to laying down some paint!

Sorry daz, no pics of build up of previous bug (no digi cam back then!)...and unfortunately not 100% sure of differences between 63 and 65 apart from I know the tail-lights are different (I think they wen't to tombstone style), and licence light on decklid is longer, indicators on guards were fatter...but don't quote me on that!

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posted on August 28th, 2004 at 06:54 PM


Changed the glass in headlights from oval style to Porsche...

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posted on August 28th, 2004 at 06:57 PM


Headligt buckets were painted in two pack silver and clearcoated for good measure. New seals of course.

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posted on August 29th, 2004 at 06:17 PM


Nice lenses Al......must have very similar tastes.:thumb
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posted on August 29th, 2004 at 07:48 PM


Yes, thanks to Brad for the porsche headlight glass! ;)

Another full day working on the body (luckily my better half is understanding!)...decklid strip removed and smoothed. Also in the process of smoothing engine bay panels.

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posted on August 29th, 2004 at 07:50 PM


Front bonnet seal strip removed again - no major rust underneath but a bit of pitting that was treated and then smoothed with glaze putty before primer went down on top.

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posted on August 29th, 2004 at 07:51 PM


I left the seal across the top closest to the winsdcreen in tact for that part of the original seal. All the remainder was removed though - close up of the front apron:

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posted on August 29th, 2004 at 07:53 PM


This is where it ended today - slowly more and more of the body work is being completed - more and more primer going over areas that are done. Any dark grey areas are still works in progress!

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posted on August 29th, 2004 at 08:07 PM


WOW.........................always love watching the progress shots and reading what you have done..............................job well done:D



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posted on August 29th, 2004 at 08:29 PM


Cruising along nicely Alan.. well done on all the hard work mate.



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posted on August 29th, 2004 at 08:41 PM


That is looking fantastic, but just dont expect anyone to park next to you in a hurry, you'll make everything else look ordinary... just curious though, why do you remove the front seal, does it go back on or is this a modification ?
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