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 Buggyboy
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| posted on May 10th, 2005 at 12:52 PM |
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Herbie Racer
Just thought would post some pickies of my "herbie" racer, which competes in Historic events, sprints, hillclimbs etc. We ran it last weekend at
Morgan Park (Warwick) for the first time with the Pobjoy motor- still have a few bugs to iron out but all indications are it will be a fun little car,
for not a lot of money...(well compared to others it competes against)
Should have some action photos towards the end of the week.
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| posted on May 10th, 2005 at 12:53 PM |
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another...
and another.... dont mind that Poraga beside it, parking was a bit tight....
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| posted on May 10th, 2005 at 02:23 PM |
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looks great buggyboy
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MikeM
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| posted on May 10th, 2005 at 03:38 PM |
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very cool, I hope you do well.
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| posted on May 11th, 2005 at 01:03 PM |
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that looks great man well done
u will do well!
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pete wood
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| posted on May 11th, 2005 at 03:48 PM |
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love the wheels
same as my car 
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| posted on May 11th, 2005 at 05:44 PM |
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Why's the headlights black? is it a Herbie thing??
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| posted on May 11th, 2005 at 05:58 PM |
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i always thought the herbies had the black tape in a cross on the headlights... cool lookin bug man! also, that is a very convincing poraga if i ever
saw one!
nick
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| posted on May 11th, 2005 at 06:32 PM |
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MMmmmmm tasty!
Any more pics, particularly action ones? |
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| posted on May 11th, 2005 at 09:35 PM |
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Photos
The headlights have to be taped for racing purposes, they just have race tape crossed over, probably not the best of shots... if it is a fine day
tomorrow, will pull the car out and send better ones of the cage etc.
There were two other beetles running on the weekend- ran by Tom Law in Sydney- will be getting those photos on Friday.
I hate to admit it but the Porsche is real..... aaaaargh that hurts... and belongs to someone on the forum.. Speaking of whom, must thank Brendan
(Pschyo) for all is help with the bug... the man is a guru (and yes that hurts as well)
Peter
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| posted on May 11th, 2005 at 09:37 PM |
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Is it as quick as the porsches?
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| posted on May 12th, 2005 at 12:10 PM |
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Porsche times...
The only other Porsche running was a 356 and unfortunately we drew different races, but Herb was way quicker in the times and I couldn't catch it
whilst I was driving the FJ.. is looking very promising for the next big meeting in August at Qld Raceway which just happens to be featuring Porsche
and VWs. By then I should have some new tyres, as Herb wasn't handling the best with the current setup, I was sliding around every corner, and whilst
that was fun, it isnt good for times...
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| posted on May 12th, 2005 at 12:37 PM |
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Herbies always look kool 
Let me out, When I call my name
IGOR is ALIVE !!!! |
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| posted on May 12th, 2005 at 01:01 PM |
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Come one get those bloody pictures up!!!
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| posted on May 12th, 2005 at 04:26 PM |
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Is herbie still King and Link pin and swing axle?
What are the specs for your front end, how much negative camber can you manage?
Are you running a camber compensator on the back?
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| posted on May 12th, 2005 at 05:58 PM |
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Specs
Yep is running a Compensator on the rear with the swing axle, front end is lowered, but havent fiddled with the camber yet- but is on the list of
things to do. Is King and Link Pin but with a Sherman Disc Brake conversion.
and yes I am waiting for the photos as well....
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| posted on May 12th, 2005 at 06:10 PM |
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Your front is the same as mine, only mine is raised. I've got the sherman kit too. Which calipers have you got, RX2 or 323?
and what pobjoy motor, 1916?
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| posted on May 19th, 2005 at 09:32 AM |
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Photos...
Unfortunately still waiting for the action shots, have included some cage shots... Yep motor is 1916 with Kadrons... Dont know about the dsics..
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| posted on May 19th, 2005 at 09:33 AM |
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| posted on May 19th, 2005 at 09:39 AM |
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| posted on May 19th, 2005 at 11:05 AM |
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Awesome cage!
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| posted on May 19th, 2005 at 01:52 PM |
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would also like some more info/photos of the cage.
Did the builder design it, or is there somewhere that has typical specs/diagrams? rough cost?
Cheers
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| posted on May 19th, 2005 at 08:34 PM |
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Man, love that car. Bet it goes hard with a 1916...
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| posted on May 19th, 2005 at 10:13 PM |
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Whats the deal with beetles and no. 53? I don't fully understand the whole thing.
Are you going to paint the cage? may be Cat Yellow would look good.
Annnddd wheres the pics? I'm starting to wonder if this car goes?
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| posted on May 20th, 2005 at 07:29 PM |
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Cage
The cage was built in Brisbane , it is just a half cage and is bolt in, but not your pissy 4 point variety- fully Cams compliant and blue plated for
the road. The bloke builds cages for Historic vehicles for a living, the Cams manual specifies what can and cant be done.
Cost was around $1100-$1200.. which given the finish I am happy about.
If you want to know anymore just give me a call or pop around and have a look.
(0417 070 661)
Peter
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| posted on May 20th, 2005 at 11:38 PM |
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Are you running harnesses anchored on the cage? |
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| posted on May 21st, 2005 at 09:52 AM |
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Yep the preferred method is to have them wrapped around a horizonatal bar between the rear stays, will take a photo- it distributes any load more
evenly as opposed to the old method of tagging and bolting.
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