'69 / '76 Germanlook Project

[judgie]

whats up with it? can it be repaired?

[dub_crazee]

Paul @ Bears phoned me on Friday - he's managed to source one for £250.
Not a bad price i gues - i was going to get one from Martin for $400 (he had an OG one - not conversion one on the shelf)

Rob - gearbox is a funny one. Paul said it looked like it had a very recent rebuild and the internals were in great nick. however, the nose cone had a crack and had been welded but also the bore in it had become ovaled (same in the intermediate section) so didn't have a reference point to sleeve it.

Now he's got a nose cone to take a reference from he can sleeve the intermediate section and put it all back together.

Fingers crossed he'l have it ready for me by wednesday morning. I'l give you a bell on monday re engine.

Cheers
Deano

[Mr Big]

Hope you get it sorted it mate. Still no progress on mine

Trying to find someone to machine the Porsche hubs for me. Can't do anything without them.

And remember, if you ever want to sell that reg plate

[dub_crazee]

If you dont find anyone to do your hubs give me a shout and il get it sorted.

Finally got the gearbox back from bears and everything is back in and running

ive got a few bits of finishing to do - but nothing major. ive raised the front half an inch and lowered the back about an inch. i might lower the back a tad more - havnt decided yet. next step is rolling road although ive got my eye on some jenveys

[mattp]

Deano, I remember this car from a long time ago 2005?

Have you finished it yet?

[dub_crazee]

Hey matt!
Long time no speak - hows your bay doing?

Dont think they are ever finished are they??

Ive recently lowered the back a tad more. Clutch started slipping a tiny bit last time i was out in it though so looked like ive got to pull the motor again! Still got a few other bits and pices to do but its 99 % there

[al_kaholik]

We aren't ever finished are we.

Matt how is the house move going - you sorted somewhere now.

Dean, looking good as ever

[Bogara_ZO]

Originally Posted by dub_crazee

Hi,
what kind of hinges are they? Where can I buy one?
thnx

[Steve C]

Originally Posted by Bogara_ZO

Hi,
what kind of hinges are they? Where can I buy one?
thnx

Early Beetle dipsticks work well but are not a sexy as those ones

[Bogara_ZO]

Originally Posted by Steve C

Early Beetle dipsticks work well but are not a sexy as those ones

But i want sexy

[owdlvr]

Here in North America they are known as a "linch pin" or "PTO pin". They're simply a locking pin with wire retainer. I've been meaning to do mine since I built the car...one day I'll get to it!


http://www.mcmaster.com/#linch-pins/=kwoicm

-Dave

[powerbug]

Bogara in Europe you can find them online here
http://www.csp-shop.com/cgi-bin/csho...=0&sort=0&all=

and here
http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_...umbStartRow=31

[dub_crazee]

I got mine from VW heritage- simple idea but make life so easy! couple that with a removable rear valance and Hi Pac access panels - engine removal is a breeze!

ive seen some people make their whole rear end removable but im really not a fan of chopping the rear body work around THAT much.

[Bogara_ZO]

Originally Posted by powerbug

Bogara in Europe you can find them online here
http://www.csp-shop.com/cgi-bin/csho...=0&sort=0&all=

and here
http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_...umbStartRow=31

Thanks for the info & links!

[Kafer_Mike]

I prefer quick-release "Pip" pins. The ones I used are 1/4" x 3".