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Forum: Project Builds September 20th 2012, 21:00
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Posted By hotsauce
No pics, but a somewhat exciting update. Traded...

No pics, but a somewhat exciting update. Traded my t-3 turbo for a brand new T-4 with BOV and picked up a set of suzuki gsxr 750 throttlebodies for my fuel injection conversion... I promise I'll get...
Forum: Project Builds July 13th 2012, 13:28
Replies: 55
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Posted By hotsauce
Got the shift linkage almost sorted. Just need to...

Got the shift linkage almost sorted. Just need to figure out a bushing for the bit that attaches to the hockey stick. I've got an idea... hopefully it'll work the way I envision.
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Forum: Project Builds May 6th 2012, 14:31
Replies: 55
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Posted By hotsauce
I don't have a 356 grille...... yet. Will post...

I don't have a 356 grille...... yet. Will post pics as soon as I get one. As far as the solid mounting, I've always done that with all of my vws. I actually prefer it. Thanks for the compliment on...
Forum: Project Builds May 6th 2012, 13:44
Replies: 55
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Posted By hotsauce
Here's the pic of the mounts. Need some paint...

Here's the pic of the mounts. Need some paint etc, but I'm happy with them.

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s720x720/522937_3233869966874_1270414746_32313717_37392623_n.jpg
Forum: Project Builds May 5th 2012, 00:38
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Posted By hotsauce
Haven't updated this in a while..... Rear...

Haven't updated this in a while.....

Rear mount is just about finished. Haven't taken a pic yet. Because I'm lazy.

Dash fill panel tacked.
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Forum: Project Builds April 10th 2012, 21:37
Replies: 55
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Posted By hotsauce
So, after much thought, I've decided to ditch the...

So, after much thought, I've decided to ditch the cradle mount as I felt it would leave the bellhousing too thin after countersinking the bolts. So I started building a rear mount using the stock...
Forum: Project Builds March 23rd 2012, 00:59
Replies: 55
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Posted By hotsauce
Front mount is done-zo. Hoping for some time this...

Front mount is done-zo. Hoping for some time this weekend to screw with the rear mount.

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Forum: Project Builds February 27th 2012, 16:23
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Posted By hotsauce
Here's the start of the front mount. More laters....

Here's the start of the front mount. More laters.


http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/432040_2780667997108_1270414746_32157779_1965395167_n.jpg
Forum: Project Builds February 14th 2012, 15:52
Replies: 55
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Posted By hotsauce
Originally yes. However, since I decided it'd be...

Originally yes. However, since I decided it'd be cooler to use the aluminum arms I have, I had to move the pivots inboard by 1.5" and that meant removing the framehorns entirely.
Forum: Project Builds February 14th 2012, 00:19
Replies: 55
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Posted By hotsauce
Here's the dash tacked in. ...

Here's the dash tacked in.

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/424647_2632072842322_1270414746_32102353_299806372_n.jpg


And a pic of the transaxle.

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Forum: Project Builds February 6th 2012, 23:26
Replies: 55
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Posted By hotsauce
Picked up a 901 today. Thanks Randy! Pics as soon...

Picked up a 901 today. Thanks Randy! Pics as soon as I get in front of a desktop computer.
Forum: Project Builds January 16th 2012, 00:08
Replies: 55
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Posted By hotsauce
That's what a friend suggested. I need to find a...

That's what a friend suggested. I need to find a matching boost gauge to add in the top center too.
Forum: Project Builds January 15th 2012, 21:17
Replies: 55
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Posted By hotsauce
First cut......... no turning back. ...

First cut......... no turning back.

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/402143_2465412475917_1270414746_32037542_1355511743_n.jpg


Tacking it together. . . . .
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Forum: Project Builds January 9th 2012, 14:51
Replies: 55
Views: 27,118
Posted By hotsauce
Gosh I wish I could post pics from my phone. ...

Gosh I wish I could post pics from my phone. I've cut the dash on my bus And am adding 914 gauges. Gonna be sick when I'm done. I tried the uploader below and it didn't work, so y'all are gonna have...
Forum: Project Builds December 30th 2011, 22:52
Replies: 55
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Posted By hotsauce
Holy **** that's awesome! However It probably...

Holy **** that's awesome! However It probably wouldn't work on my bus as I raised the steering box...... and at £790, that's pretty pricey for steering. If anything I'll ditch the beam and go with a...
Forum: Project Builds December 27th 2011, 20:50
Replies: 55
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Posted By hotsauce
So......... it seems I've forgotten to mention...

So......... it seems I've forgotten to mention this, but I Have acquired a Turbo for this project. In light of this I have decided to upgrade my trans and sold the type 1 IRS box. Now I'm on the...
Forum: Project Builds October 19th 2011, 22:49
Replies: 55
Views: 27,118
Posted By hotsauce
Thanks Jeff! I know what you mean about getting...

Thanks Jeff! I know what you mean about getting the wheels outta there. That's why I'm leaving the rear cut.....
Forum: Project Builds October 17th 2011, 00:16
Replies: 55
Views: 27,118
Posted By hotsauce
Thumbs up Front tie rod notches are done. Going to start...

Front tie rod notches are done. Going to start fabbing the Turbo header tomorrow. Any advice from you Turbo pros?
Forum: Project Builds August 30th 2011, 21:28
Replies: 55
Views: 27,118
Posted By hotsauce
That's how I had to take the stock wheels off my...

That's how I had to take the stock wheels off my double cab. I figured I'd take advantage of it already being cut since I'd never do that myself.....
Forum: Project Builds August 30th 2011, 00:41
Replies: 55
Views: 27,118
Posted By hotsauce
Update: since doing the front wheel tubs, I've...

Update: since doing the front wheel tubs, I've had to notch the frame for the tie rods as it sits a good 1.5" lower. I've also picked up a T3 turbo for it. Can't wait till it cools down so I can get...
Forum: Project Builds June 13th 2011, 19:27
Replies: 55
Views: 27,118
Posted By hotsauce
What im doing to the rear openings is filling...

What im doing to the rear openings is filling them in so it looks 'stock' but using Dzus fasteners so they are removeable. Thats the only way that id be able to get the gigantic wheels out of there....
Forum: Project Builds June 8th 2011, 20:32
Replies: 55
Views: 27,118
Posted By hotsauce
So, not much to report other than i now...

So, not much to report other than i now understand why people use trailer fenders when tubbing their buses. Its a ****load of work to make it look proper. We did manage to cut out the original rear...
Forum: Project Builds March 17th 2011, 18:55
Replies: 55
Views: 27,118
Posted By hotsauce
Heh, thats my buddy in the flippies. He never...

Heh, thats my buddy in the flippies. He never takes them off unless he's riding his Harley.
Forum: Project Builds March 15th 2011, 22:08
Replies: 55
Views: 27,118
Posted By hotsauce
So since getting new tires, i've gone and decided...

So since getting new tires, i've gone and decided to tub the front end, because it was too close to the tires and i was afraid theyd rub once the bus is full of interior.

So we went ahead and cut...
Forum: Project Builds November 8th 2010, 21:06
Replies: 55
Views: 27,118
Posted By hotsauce
Oh yeah, update. Got the brakes sorted and bled...

Oh yeah, update. Got the brakes sorted and bled today. The pushrod needs adjusted because there is a bit of freeplay in the pedal....type 1 engine is also getting the top end freshened so i can drive...
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