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posted on November 6th, 2011 at 02:21 PM



very nice nice nice great result:cool:
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posted on November 6th, 2011 at 07:13 PM



cool.
what oil did you put in new steering box.
you may just have to adjust the top screw .




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posted on November 6th, 2011 at 09:54 PM



Well, that was the most intersting and worthwhile build thread i have ever read to put it simply.

The car is amazing, the paint looks spectacular and now after 4 years of ups and downs, you can look back it and stand by it and say its your handcrafted machine. Cost to a degree can't outweigh the feeling of doing something yourself.

Well done Kev, an inspiraton to myself and many others.

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posted on November 6th, 2011 at 10:37 PM



Hey Kev....what can i say.....Amazing! Just stunning, the amount of work and effort you've put in is truly an inspiration. Well done and enjoy x
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posted on November 6th, 2011 at 11:06 PM



Camo have you adjusted the box in place? hard right, quater turn and check lock to lock... if more needed, hard left quater turn and check lock to lock. Should be able to find tight but smooth opperation. do not over tighten. Only small adjustments.

Car looks amazing great Aussie work, fantastic.

Can i ask what MC you are using? i have the same kit.

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posted on November 9th, 2011 at 01:28 AM



What a beauty!!! Love it.
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posted on November 9th, 2011 at 11:42 AM



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Well, that was the most intersting and worthwhile build thread i have ever read to put it simply. Jeremy


Thank you, thank you very much. I had never thought about someone enjoying the reading as you have put it. Makes the past four years feel even more worth while.

And thanks to everyone for your favorable comments. As I have said, there were still a few small issues which are mainly taken care of now. But I have a funny feeling after all this, I am going to have to pull the motor out again :sniffle:

I will do some more investigating, but I think it is a rear main oil leak. The thing is, I'm not sure if it due to excess crank case pressure (blow-by) which surprises me with all the breathers I fitted to the engine. If it has to come out, so be it. At least when I sort that out I know it will all be good to just jump in and drive.

Thanks again, Kev.




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Thanks everyone, and yes very good to get the plates on and finally drive a VW for the first time every on the road :D. Still a few small teething issues to attend to. Need to get wheel alignment and see if I can get some negative camber put into the k/p front end (any suggestions), need to fine tune the engine as there is a little burbling through the exhaust (like when you normally back off) even when just cruising, small oil leak (as they say, it is a vw) and I am surprised about the free play in the steering box considering it was new (I think).

But I guess when a car as been totally stripped down and then put back together over 4 years there will always be a few things to sort out.

Now, just to find the time to drive it :smilegrin:

Cheers, Kev

P.S. Photos came out good Paul, considering light was fading :tu:

P.P.S. Will have to change my avatar photo now.


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Great looking car Kev...

You can adjust the steering box with the wheels straight ahead using the screw on the top to take play out of it..

I have always used the top screw but I have read where the Large plug underneath should be used..??

the later boxes were all filled with grease...

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posted on November 12th, 2011 at 07:40 AM



Well done mate.



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posted on November 17th, 2011 at 06:36 AM



You smashed it mate - great job!



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posted on November 17th, 2011 at 07:14 AM



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You smashed it mate - great job!


Thanks Mick and all others, and I see you are still lurking around the old VW site. Can't get it out of your blood, hey :lol:

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posted on November 17th, 2011 at 09:57 AM



Just check i think you should adjust steering at lock sides alternating sides when you adjust in small increments.



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posted on November 17th, 2011 at 12:08 PM
Very high standard - Quality work.


WOW... Now THAT is magazine "Feature" worthy. I will be keeping an eye on the newsagent stands, its not IF but WHEN it appears featured in a VW mag.



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posted on May 11th, 2012 at 07:20 PM



[size=6]Does my arse look fat in this ????[/size]



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v63/levin4kevin/IMG_4923.jpg

Just a quick bump for me and to give you all a quick tease before the nationals :D:D:D:D

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posted on May 11th, 2012 at 07:30 PM



Sweet work, love the wheel package. Surprises my why so many people stay with the wide fives.
Such a credit to you and your perseverance over the 4 years.
Lovin it!!!
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posted on May 11th, 2012 at 08:12 PM



Just sat here and read the whole thread.Missed it early on.Great job and well worth the wait.Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh at the Nationals.
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posted on May 11th, 2012 at 10:14 PM



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[size=6]Does my arse look fat in this ????[/size]



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v63/levin4kevin/IMG_4923.jpg

Just a quick bump for me and to give you all a quick tease before the nationals :D:D:D:D

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I was going to say it looks "hot".....but i thought that may touch a nerve:lol::lol::lol:




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posted on May 11th, 2012 at 10:20 PM



I too have just read the thread start to finish, wow ........ AWESOME. Those seats would want to be comfortable because you must just about live in them now that you can!!!



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posted on May 11th, 2012 at 10:54 PM



Goodo!

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posted on May 11th, 2012 at 11:34 PM



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posted on May 12th, 2012 at 07:14 AM



I might have to make an appointment to come see this in the flesh as I can't make the nationals this year. Again, top job kev, defo one of the best bugs getting around. I hope it gets used and enjoyed a lot!
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posted on May 12th, 2012 at 09:54 AM



:starhit: NICE!!!



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posted on May 12th, 2012 at 08:15 PM



Had the pleasure of visiting Kev today and the car looks fantastic it really is a modern version of a 61 with 18 inch wheels rocaro seats. Very original and i'm sure will make a huge impact at the nationals in a few weeks



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posted on May 13th, 2012 at 11:13 PM



Just read the thread from start to finish... had to wipe the drool off the keyboard before i could start typing... I never thought modern non VW or porsche wheels could look so good... and the colour just amazing.... if mine would turn out half as good i would be extremely happy.

absolutely splendidly stupendous... sorry got carried away :tu::tu::tu::starhit:
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posted on May 23rd, 2012 at 06:14 PM



Kev, sensational job. I am pumped to see it this weekend. Will be good to see in real life!
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posted on May 27th, 2012 at 09:00 PM



It was nice to see you today at the Nationals (I enquired about the Recaros in your car). It looked awesome in real life. Well done - absolutely gorgeous car.
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posted on May 27th, 2012 at 09:12 PM



Congratulations on the win today - truly, truly well deserved!
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posted on May 27th, 2012 at 09:13 PM



Kev is too humble to announce to the world he won best 68 on modified ....so I will!!!

Well done mate.
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posted on May 27th, 2012 at 09:16 PM



Yes congratulations Kev a well deserved reward

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posted on May 27th, 2012 at 11:28 PM



Congrats:tu:
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