My 66 chop top build
Hi everyone. I've had a 66 beetle with a chopped top for the last 10 years, and recently started working on it again. Here is a summary of the build:
Purchased a rolling shell on ebay: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-i...ptop%2B031.jpg https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-G...ptop%2B037.jpg Stripped it down and worked on the body: https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-d...ptop%2B107.jpg New IRS chassis with a Porsche 901: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1...ptop%2B088.jpg Body shop finished and painted: https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-d...-h480-no/2.jpg 2165cc Type 4 w/ DTM shroud: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-p...o/111_0377.JPG 944 Turbo Brakes w/parts from Vdub Engineering + Boxster wheels: https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-e...o/111_0063.JPG New Beetle Turbo S. front/rear seats: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-D...o/111_0098.JPG |
Front Seats:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-O...103_144016.jpg Headliner install (Dakota Digital gauges visible): https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-I...o/111_0137.JPG https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-L...o/111_0154.JPG Fast forward to 2013, and I decided that I really wanted normal door handles (no door poppers), so I ended up replacing the door skins: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-_...104_144312.jpg https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-V...124_170915.jpg https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m...126_172354.jpg I also decided that I wanted a real glass rear window, so I cut out the chopped square rear window section, and cut down an oval rear clip to fit. Final install still needed, got distracted by other things: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-B...227_194520.jpg https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-X...228_210648.jpg https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-x...229_180322.jpg |
Purchased a 2.7L (78x105) Type 4 engine from GetBackOnTrack (http://gbot.dk), with Duetz cylinders, Webcam 86c, AMC heads 46x38, and a horizontal 911 cooling system:
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-G...819_124242.jpg Rebuilt Dellorto DRLA 48 carbs from Blackline Racing: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Y...521_231251.jpg Storing it in the crate for now, until I get the car ready for it. I sold the 901 transmission, and currently have a Bus 002, with a Berg intermediate housing, and mounts. Not 100% on the transmission choice yet.. |
Previously purchased Creative Car Craft 2.5" wider front fenders, 3" wider Super Beetle rear fenders (for the tail lights), matching running boards, and a front hood. Initial install, with two bolts each:
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-c...906_003327.jpg Looks like I almost have too much room now, with the narrow track of the Mendeola components. I guess I could lower it further, increase the tire size, or look at taller/wider porsche wheels... The red fender in the picture, is a rusty 63 convertible shell that I picked up today. It was super cheap, but needs a pretty good amount of metal work and parts. Probably another 10 year project, but who knows, maybe I can keep it stock this time. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-a...906_003156.jpg That's it for now.. |
Nice work, not likely it will stay stock!
Jason |
Nice purchase on the engine! That much high tech almost screams EFI...
I would go smaller on the fenders, not bigger (=heavier) on the wheels. Seems counterproductive wrt the nice suspension components otherwise. You have a subtle chop, subtle (stock looking) fenders would suit that well imo. |
That's a very nice car mate!
You got lucky with a very good looking chop. |
Thanks Birdman.
Agree with you Wally, but also like the wider fenders, so I thought about similar wheels with more positive offset (?) to reduce the gap between the fender/wheel. If they don't exist, I'll just get smaller fenders as you suggested. I'm not sure about EFI yet, due to the added cost/complexity, but will run two fuel lines in the tunnel, so that I can convert in the future. |
Minor update. In the process of selling my 002 Bus transmission setup, and purchased a low mileage Porsche G50/01 and a 915 front mount:
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-H..._245925684.jpg My type 4 engine has a 215mm 914 flywheel/clutch, but it appears to be too deep for the G50 at first glance. Next steps are to see if KEP offers a complete flywheel/clutch solution, or if I need to follow Walley's lead. Also looking for the factory G50 workshop manuals, so that I tear it down to get the bell housing shortened. |
Nice trans!
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I just replied your PM Rioprelude (are you Alexander?), I don;t have a copy (anymore), but could Ricola not help as he had one he wrote in my topic?
iirc I disassembled it without manual ;-) The 215mm 914 combo will not ever work as you need a clutch plate with G50/Mendeola spline. KEP makes 228mm (=9") Mendeola clutch you can use, but you need to swith flywheels then (as I did). IIRC, no 215mm clutch plates (not even from Kennedy) are being made with G50/Mendy spline... |
Ricola had the Bentley manual, but it only covers the 915 transmission. He is looking for the factory manual that covers the G50. I can probaby find it on pelican parts, but good to know you didn't need it.
I did find a 215mm g50 spline clutch but it was a 4/6 puck that wouldn't work on the street, so I will look into the 228mm setup. I was hoping to avoid machining the starter area if possible. Was this required due to the vw flywheel/vw ring gear depth being too short? Didn't know if a hybrid or porsche flywheel would solve that issue. Thanks! Jarrod |
Minor update: Ordered a custom type 4 flywheel from KEP that accepts a G50 pressure plate and ring gear. Added a KEP 930 clutch and pressure plate to fit the shortened bell housing.
http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LS..._192110179.jpg http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4b..._192251504.jpg http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U3..._192408644.jpg http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MU..._192402314.jpg http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-C_..._194021468.jpg |
That's very nice!!!!:cheers:
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