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 Dasdubber
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| posted on March 23rd, 2008 at 09:22 PM |
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Cheers guys, this was just a quick fix since I didn't know of any repro heart tail-light bulb holder assemblies available! It's a bit ghetto chic
and not too tidy but I wasn't too worried in this instance as A) it's hidden from sight, and B) I know the oval will get a full resto down the track
and I'll redo it nicer some day!
Al 
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| posted on March 23rd, 2008 at 11:20 PM |
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top idea mate love ur work!
U should incorporate indiactors as well 
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| posted on May 10th, 2008 at 08:28 PM |
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Not much has been happenning on the oval front of late as I've been busy with 'customers' cars now DAS Resto Haus is up and running (part time at
the moment). However I couldn't pass up a great engine deal which was for sale in the US - the UK owner had a change of plans and sold it partly
assembled (short block) with all other components included (except for EFI ECU etc). It is being built by a well known US VW engine builder - I'll
keep the rest a surprise.
I'll make you all wait for details since it is being assembled in the US, I can't control the frequency of pics so you'll have to wait just like I
do!
Type I CB raised roof case, 88 Bugpack flanged crank (411 centre main, chevy journals), Competition Engineering straight cuts.
Al
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| posted on May 10th, 2008 at 09:39 PM |
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haha
I was reading about this engine, looked like a good price, and with the exchange rate at the moment you guys back home are laughing.
good work das, and congrats on the name.
howbig is the hairdryer gonna be?
pm me if you wanna keep it a secret!!
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| posted on May 10th, 2008 at 10:01 PM |
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Yet to finalise cam and hair dryer specs. Was a pretty good deal - not the bargain of the century but still saved a few quid/US/AU$ etc in the long
run!
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| posted on May 10th, 2008 at 10:08 PM |
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go big mate, thats what he specialises in.
you can always dial in more boost later!
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| posted on May 10th, 2008 at 10:15 PM |
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will be nice and loud with the straight cuts.................hope you don't intend driving it on the street ??!
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| posted on May 10th, 2008 at 11:15 PM |
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posted by Craig Torrens
will be nice and loud with the straight cuts.................hope you don't intend driving it on the street ??!
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hogwash!
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| posted on May 10th, 2008 at 11:20 PM |
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ok, its alright for the street...................just bloody annoying on a long trip !
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| posted on May 10th, 2008 at 11:35 PM |
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sorry, "WHAT DID YOU SAY?" .........
engine sounds interesting Alan.
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| posted on May 11th, 2008 at 08:25 AM |
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Go the straights , you can't hear them above offroad mud tyres anyway
Don't let body work get in the way of real suspension travel
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| posted on May 11th, 2008 at 12:29 PM |
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Mostly it will only travel about 400m at a time so the noise shouldn't be too much of a problem
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| posted on May 11th, 2008 at 12:43 PM |
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mmm
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Mostly it will only travel about 400m at a time so the noise shouldn't be too much of a problem
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mm not to many strips within 400m of your house ..
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| posted on May 11th, 2008 at 12:51 PM |
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I guess it will have to become a trailer queen then! (apart from the odd blast around the block). 
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| posted on May 11th, 2008 at 01:22 PM |
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I guess it will have to become a trailer queen then! (apart from the odd blast around the block).
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Well then you will need a Subie in your split to pull it with.
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| posted on May 12th, 2008 at 07:16 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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I guess it will have to become a trailer queen then! (apart from the odd blast around the block).
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One dilemma with going from a streeter that sees the track every now and again to a full out drag car. I’m hearing ya there. That is my next project
once I’ve finished the current project.
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| posted on May 12th, 2008 at 07:28 PM |
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Allan ,that was the shortage top secret ever , motor on paper looks good mate ! Can we borrow it ?
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| posted on May 12th, 2008 at 08:36 PM |
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Yeah Pete, I couldn't resist once I saw the pics of the first stage of the engine build.....I'm still not revealing any of the finer details though
(but I must admit I struggle to keep secrets of something I'm so excited about!).
We'll see about the loaner!
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| posted on August 5th, 2008 at 08:07 AM |
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Engine is back to shortblock stage after its cam change....it is race season in the US at the moment so the builder hasn't had a lot of time to
devote to the engine. It won't be ready for warwick this year so I'm not pushing him too hard anyway.
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| posted on August 11th, 2008 at 02:12 AM |
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looking good Das
cant wait to see it come together
you must be getting impatient, I know I am
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| posted on August 11th, 2008 at 11:51 AM |
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MMMM YUMMO
show us your gates
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| posted on September 18th, 2008 at 09:04 PM |
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Decided to give the oval a freshen up with a new coat of paint before Warwick (probably should have started earlier but I have always worked best
under pressure!).
Here it was as of last night:
After a quick sand (120 on short throw D/A sander and some by hand), then mask up, clean and prep the primer was thrown down (sealer first then high
build) then guide coat....today it was hit with a quick 240 sand (D/A again) before cleaning and a couple coats of the single stage (direct gloss) 2K
beige paint. Trying to keep it simple and costs down for this one!
Al
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| posted on September 20th, 2008 at 12:03 AM |
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After work tonight I got stuck into the horrendous job of removing the hiddeous fibreglass based sound proofing that was applied in a former life
(what were they thinking!!). This is a job that is not fun at all.
No primer yet (hopefully over teh weekend!)....will be tight for warwick but it will be there!
Al
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| posted on September 20th, 2008 at 01:49 AM |
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just cut it all out,cut cut cut.
love it man i can't wait to see the finished project.
you are a very very busy man.how's the buba going ,getting some sleep between all this work and crying i hope.
down sharon.
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| posted on September 20th, 2008 at 09:12 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Buggy Brad
| Quote: | Originally
posted by Dasdubber
I guess it will have to become a trailer queen then! (apart from the odd blast around the block).
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Well then you will need a Subie in your split to pull it with.
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amen brother, preach it! 
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| posted on September 20th, 2008 at 09:34 AM |
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Nothin wrong with a vw towcar, even air cooled will cut it, if you know how.
Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
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| posted on September 20th, 2008 at 08:40 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by westi
just cut it all out,cut cut cut.
love it man i can't wait to see the finished project.
you are a very very busy man.how's the buba going ,getting some sleep between all this work and crying i hope.
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At the risk of jinxing us, the little bloke (Kai) is sleeping quite well with only a 1am feed then up at 5am which is okay since the sun is up sooner
and it is warmer nowadays! Still tired though due to long hours as you'd know.
Speaking of which, today was proving to be quite constructive as my brother in law (who will be driving the 'other' beetle that will debut for some
tongue in cheek fun if ready) came down to lend a hand sanding the oval.....until the compressor finally $hit itself. Not really up to trade use and
I've been delaying the purchase of a screw compressor due to cost, but looks like I have to sell my left nut and bite the bullet! So I'll hopefully
hire one in the mean time to keep the work going until I source a new (used) one.
Little fiddly stuff today like repairing rust in heater channel:
I was sick of the crappy "bolt through the b-pillar" seat belt mount so I welded up the holes..
As I'm going with the clean shaven look (on the inside anyway), the headliner will remain only in the centre section like the old ragtop....the
retaining teeth were removed along with the carpet retaining lip on the channels (both had some rust so the decision to shy away from originatity was
easy). Access hole was cut up top then a 5mm thick plate with as much surface area as possible (inc M10 high tensile nut welded to it) was dropped in
and welded, then the access hold welded up.
Skim coat of filler was applied after that (sanded tomorrow hopefully once I get a compressor back up and running!). If I can get one, the oval should
be in primer tomorrow.
Al
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Nothin wrong with a vw towcar, even air cooled will cut it, if you know how.
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Bingo oh wise one!! nothing wrong iwth air cooled power and low doown torque for towing. All you have to do is build it the "right" way and it'll
serve you well for a long time.
Al oval will look sweet at warwick with some new colour and the race proven 1915 monster in the back!!
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| posted on September 23rd, 2008 at 12:11 AM |
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Long night tonight after work today....hired a compressor and finished sanding the oval down with 120 on the D/A sander (that Brad (blup58) started on
the weekend.
Then cleaned and prepped (luckily with some help from a couple other vw mates who owed me some hours in return!) it before applying the primer
surfacer.
Then a coat of high build primer was applied in readiness for some sanding hopefully tomorrow after work (or maybe wednesday - better get home a
little earlier to spend some time with the family)!!
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| posted on September 23rd, 2008 at 07:56 AM |
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Nice work Alan...always great to see.
Reub
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