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HBB Off-Road :: RE: street buggys only

Author: poomwah
Posted: Today 11:59 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 30

you guys are killing me. Every time I get pysched about working on my bug, I see awesome street rails, then I remember why I stopped working on the bug, LOL.
Now if I could just afford a rail and wasn't so picky about the frame design, I want one with a seriously sloped windshield post.
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HBB Off-Road :: electronic distributor wiring

Author: poomwah
Subject: electronic distributor wiring
Posted: Today 11:53 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 0

Ok, I've heard that these are very unforgiving to being hooked up wrong.
I don't want to roach it.
So....right now, its' wired to the coil the way it was when it came out of the car it was in last time it was running, its been a while, and honestly,I forgot what wires were going from the car to the coil.
So.... there's a wire coming from each side of the coil, going to the distributor.
Do I just hook a switched hot lead to the positive side of the coil and call it done?
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HBB Off-Road :: RE: Fuel gauge on rail round tank?

Author: Scott88ag
Posted: Today 11:45 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 26

I'll measure it tonight and let you know Norm.

HBB Off-Road :: RE: My 1974 Baja Project (Lots of Pics)

Author: Lucky711
Posted: Today 9:45 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 55

I get all of my Bolts & Nuts, two places..

Tractor Supply has a good supply of High Grade Bolts...

The other place I go for the hard to find stuff (including Metric) is Mid-States Bolt & Screw in Flint off of 475 (very helpful)..

HBB Off-Road :: RE: Fuel gauge on rail round tank?

Author: donbarnes
Posted: Today 8:19 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 26

Some of those boat gauge style caps don't work very well for long, been disgusted with them on my boat for years.. On my rail I had room to mount an extra 3-gallon round reserve tank between the main tank and the doghouse.. It has a shut-off valve and T-s into the fuel line, if I run the main tank out I can just flip the valve and run off the reserve..
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HBB Off-Road :: RE: Fuel gauge on rail round tank?

Author: Sandbar Norm
Posted: Today 6:32 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 26

Hi Scott,
You got the one off of e-bay right?
How large is the od of where the cap fits of your tank?
I just checked mine and The dia. of the top of my tank is 2-3/8"
and the depth is 8-7/8"
I can shorten the rails if the cap will fit.
Norm

HBB Off-Road :: RE: Stock Dash, Aftermarket Gauges...I know...I know...

Author: tjshaw84
Posted: Today 5:27 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

ORANGECRUSHer wrote:

If you need some kleen holes maybe look into an electrician's 'knock-out' kit. We use them to literally punch or stamp out a hole in electrical boxes. I'm not sure if you're gonna find one sized exactly for your guage but they do make clean holes without all the tearing you fear.

This is what I ended up using, just had to clean the edges a bit with the dremel, will post pics once my phone is replaced...

HBB Off-Road :: RE: Stock Dash, Aftermarket Gauges...I know...I know...

Author: Kiptere
Posted: Today 4:55 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

I remember a Hot VW's article on this back in the 80's. They just taped the dash pop outs really tight and then used a hole saw.

HBB Off-Road :: RE: Stock Dash, Aftermarket Gauges...I know...I know...

Author: ORANGECRUSHer
Posted: Today 4:07 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

If you need some kleen holes maybe look into an electrician's 'knock-out' kit. We use them to literally punch or stamp out a hole in electrical boxes. I'm not sure if you're gonna find one sized exactly for your guage but they do make clean holes without all the tearing you fear.
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HBB Off-Road :: RE: Removable windows?

Author: pafree
Posted: Today 3:42 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

can't sleep brainstorm ideal.

the hardest part is getting something like that to seal and theft protection.

they are doing great things with plexy and lexon. as you know the rear window has a bit of a curve to it but speciality cutting places can add that curve. if you took your rear window to them they should be able to duplicate it in the same or close to thickness. then you could add a regular or trimmed window seal.

add some latches around to help pull the window in to help seal it.

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get some stainless steel latches to help with corrision.

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you should be able to add a latch or two on the inside to help the stupids out or even see if all the latches could go on the inside.
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HBB Off-Road :: RE: Stock Dash, Aftermarket Gauges...I know...I know...

Author: tjshaw84
Posted: Today 2:55 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

Wow, that is pretty cheap, I have been putting off getting those until I have all my gauges to fill the holes.

They add up pretty quick, so I have been buying a one here and there...

HBB Off-Road :: RE: My 1974 Baja Project (Lots of Pics)

Author: tjshaw84
Posted: Today 2:52 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 55

Lucky711 wrote:

HMMmmmm

You've Got Yourself Some Of Thoes "Michigan Gold Bolts" There...

lol that is true!

Hopefully I can get some more pics up soon, unfortunate accident involving my phone sitting on the back of the bug...

HBB Off-Road :: RE: Removable windows?

Author: tjshaw84
Posted: Today 2:50 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

No pictures, don't even remember where I saw it, but it was before I had mine. They were like pop-out plexiglass inserts for the rear. Since they don't roll down it looked like a good idea for the passengers to be able to get some air...

If I come across it again, I will be sure to post...must have been a custom design, I thought it was some sort of kit, until I couldn't find anything about it...

HBB Off-Road :: RE: Father and Son Baja Bug- Daily Driver

Author: Island Bumpkin
Posted: Yesterday 9:55 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 70

Great looking build man! Can't wait to see it done

-Jameson
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HBB Off-Road :: RE: Shortening seat belts?

Author: GetPsycho
Posted: Yesterday 9:18 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

Thanks. I'll give it a try.
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HBB Off-Road :: RE: I have been busy this weekend! Pics of IRS conversion.

Author: JJozwiak
Posted: Yesterday 9:13 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

Lucky711 wrote:

Good Job......

Ready to Rock & Roll

Did you get your washers done

Here is a complete kit (including spray jets) like the one I used.. $15.54

http://www.amazon.com/ACI-99300-Windshield-Washer-...uctDetails

I have bought the kit just have not installed yet. I will be doing it soon. I'll post results when i get it done!
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HBB Off-Road :: RE: Shortening seat belts?

Author: Lotrat
Posted: Yesterday 8:29 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

It comes right out. Feed the belt through, pull the pin, and the belt will pull out. Watch out for the rewind. You'll probably need to mess with the preload so it rewinds and unwinds correctly.

HBB Off-Road :: RE: open top security??

Author: PF63bug
Posted: Yesterday 6:46 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

If it is a din mount you could attach a strap to some of the spare tapped holes on the radio chassis and then attach it to the sheet metal under the front hood. That way it cannot be pulled out from passenger compartment and they would have to get under the bodywork to access.

HBB Off-Road :: RE: Father and Son Baja Bug- Daily Driver

Author: yabastard69
Posted: Yesterday 6:28 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 70

Yes it was very helpful thank you.

HBB Off-Road :: RE: open top security??

Author: pafree
Posted: Yesterday 5:21 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

remount it in the glove box. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6403283
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HBB Off-Road :: RE: Fuel gauge on rail round tank?

Author: Scott88ag
Posted: Yesterday 5:15 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 26

My ebay cap arrived today.
It's 9 inches from the very bottom of the float rail to the underside of the cap.
It is vented.
The neck of my tank must be slightly larger than the standard cap, cuz when it's on... it's really ON.

HBB Off-Road :: RE: I have been busy this weekend! Pics of IRS conversion.

Author: Lucky711
Posted: Yesterday 4:33 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

Good Job......

Ready to Rock & Roll

Did you get your washers done

Here is a complete kit (including spray jets) like the one I used.. $15.54

http://www.amazon.com/ACI-99300-Windshield-Washer-...uctDetails

HBB Off-Road :: RE: Shortening seat belts?

Author: GetPsycho
Posted: Yesterday 4:27 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

Is it hard to remove the pin?

If I cut off the excess, then have it resewn,
It would look a lot cleaner.
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HBB Off-Road :: RE: Shortening seat belts?

Author: Lotrat
Posted: Yesterday 4:09 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

You would need to sew the other end. There is a loop with a pin on the roller side.

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HBB Off-Road :: open top security??

Author: Baja Jones
Subject: open top security??
Posted: Yesterday 2:29 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

My baja is open top for the most part, any ideas on how to secure a stereo would be greatly appreciated

HBB Off-Road :: installing e brakes help?

Author: MickD
Subject: installing e brakes help?
Posted: Yesterday 1:58 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 0

I acquired a 1970 dune buggy with manx style body that is mostly complete and I need to install the E- brake. I cannot find any attachment point on the brake housing. This is a 5 bolt brake hub. I found the lever assembly from a bug for the cockpit , but I know I will need to buy cables.

Any help locating how the cable attaches and installing tips would be helpful, Thanks in advance.
Mick D.

HBB Off-Road :: RE: I have been busy this weekend! Pics of IRS conversion.

Author: JJozwiak
Posted: Yesterday 1:14 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

Bashr52 wrote:

How is that angled shroud, type 3 lower tin, and remote cooler setup working out for you?

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I wish I could say for sure. In my previous setup the cooling fan ran all the time when ignition was on. I never had an overheat issue. Then buggy could sit running for 40 minutes without moving and stay cool. I recently just installed a fan switch and will be wiring that up that way cooling takes care of itself and the engine will run at its optimum temp. I don't think it will have any issues because it did such a good job before!
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HBB Off-Road :: Shortening seat belts?

Author: GetPsycho
Subject: Shortening seat belts?
Posted: Yesterday 12:31 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

Has anyone shortened retractable seat belts?
I put bucket seats in the back of my '69. I'm
not going crazy enough to justify harnesses,
but I do want to use the 3 point retractables
like the front ones. I would like to shorten the
webbing by about 40". I don't want to mess
with resewing the ends, so I'm hoping to maybe
shorten them on the roller end. Any advice?
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HBB Off-Road :: RE: Another Ecotec swap questions... lol

Author: Sandbar Norm
Posted: Yesterday 11:44 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 8

I am going to be doing some changes to my rear suspension, I'm going to look into doing something similar to yours. I had a VW motor and could easily see every thing. I have a center and 2 side mirrors now and its not as good. I going to have to finish my front end upgrade 1st.
I dont thing you ever really finish a buggy untill you sell it.

Oh, nice looking buggy.

HBB Off-Road :: RE: Another Ecotec swap questions... lol

Author: tsj5677
Posted: Yesterday 11:21 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 8

Sandbar Norm wrote:

Hi TSJ,
I like how your radiator is setting.
Does your fan run very much?
Right now, if I'm moving at all my fans are off. Only after I set still for a while do they run.
With the rad. setting upright It block a lot of sight.
Norm

My fan only runs if sitting for a while not while moving. But to be honest I haven't driven on a very hot day yet. I've thought about making a scoop underneath it that will force the air through it but haven't got around to it yet. Yes having good visibility while looking in my rear view mirror was exactly why I decided to lay it forward.
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HBB Off-Road :: RE: Another Ecotec swap questions... lol

Author: Sandbar Norm
Posted: Yesterday 10:37 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 8

tsj5677 wrote:

I am running this overflow

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/13-Inch-Stainless-Steel-Expansion-Tank,2954.html

I circled it in this pic. I don't really have a close up of it.

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I also used the factory manifold on my car and a Magnaflow muffler.

HBB Off-Road :: RE: My Baja project - Lots of pics!

Author: stevensj13
Posted: Yesterday 9:47 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 15

pow_rider17 wrote:

Please post a pic of the hitch carrier and bike on the back of the baja, would love to see how you do it.

The Kawa is a sexy beast. If you haven't already, check out advrider.com, great group of folks and if possible, maybe even a better forum than TS. But only because it is much more regional and at one point or another you all meet or have met eachother.

And since you did it, here is my KoolaidTheMan in front of Santa Elena Canyon along the Rio Grande in Big Bend National Park, thats old Mexico on the other side:

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Yet another reason TS sucks to post in. Was just checking your progress and saw I have been edited........sure it was a pic of a dirt bike, not a VW but it fit right into our conversation.

I'm sure someone cried about it.

ADV would never delete a pic of my VW if it came up in the thread conversation......just saying. And at least now they can't go back and delete my engine build thread as retribution.....they already did that!

Ugh of course. Feel free to post the pic up on photobucket, edit your post, and put the link in there and put it back up, a bike that nice deserves to be seen

As an update on the baja though, I got my brakes bled and working, and my new blinker relay in, and all the lights work now except the brake lights which I'm working on.
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HBB Off-Road :: RE: My Baja project - Lots of pics!

Author: pow_rider17
Posted: Yesterday 9:35 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 15

pow_rider17 wrote:

HBB Off-Road :: RE: Another Ecotec swap questions... lol

Author: tsj5677
Posted: Yesterday 9:35 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 8

I am running this overflow

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/13-Inch-Stainless-Steel-Expansion-Tank,2954.html

I circled it in this pic. I don't really have a close up of it.

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I also used the factory manifold on my car and a Magnaflow muffler.
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HBB Off-Road :: RE: 7.00 x 15 Tire Question

Author: shred625
Posted: Yesterday 9:21 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

Yeah the 7x15 wheels are for the rear. I have always ran 4x15 or 4x16 wheels on the front.
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HBB Off-Road :: RE: street buggys only

Author: Dreaded1
Posted: Yesterday 9:19 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 30

RDAY wrote:

Where is everyone putting there inspection and registration stickers who don't have windshields?

You passed NYS inspection without a windshield? Nice. I looked it up with my inspector and there was nothing mentioned about fenders being required in NY.

HBB Off-Road :: RE: Baja Bug Build

Author: pafree
Posted: Yesterday 6:15 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 109

the wing window does have to come out first before removing and go in after is back in.

there are two bolts holding the main glass at the bottom. take those out and let the window down inside the door. remove the wing window and then push the main glass up and out of the door.

you really don't have to remove the main glass to replace the scrappers but just let it down inside the door to give yourself room.

as far as the scrapers: only press where the clips are or it will bend. i think i remember we used a wooden dowel with a smooth end to push in the clips. some even needed a slight tap.
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HBB Off-Road :: RE: I have been busy this weekend! Pics of IRS conversion.

Author: Bashr52
Posted: Yesterday 5:38 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

How is that angled shroud, type 3 lower tin, and remote cooler setup working out for you?

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HBB Off-Road :: RE: Removable windows?

Author: red caddy
Posted: Yesterday 5:30 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

Who, what, when, whear? year. type? WTF are you trying to achieve?

Gimme a bit more info and I'll try ta hep. (pictures are always a good idea)

Paul
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HBB Off-Road :: RE: Another Ecotec swap questions... lol

HBB Off-Road :: RE: Show off your Dune Buggy or SandRail

Author: GUSTOVSKI
Posted: Yesterday 3:10 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 364

put a suburu wrx motor in it would be awesome

HBB Off-Road :: RE: Frame I.D. help needed , looks like a Chenowth or Mirage?

Author: fordfreak
Posted: Yesterday 2:42 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

Looks like you found it! Im surprised they would put those bends in the rear roof tube though. I would definitely weld a straight tube there.

HBB Off-Road :: RE: My 1974 Baja Project (Lots of Pics)

Author: Lucky711
Posted: Yesterday 12:49 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 55

HMMmmmm

You've Got Yourself Some Of Thoes "Michigan Gold Bolts" There...

HBB Off-Road :: RE: Whats The Point?

Author: Lotrat
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 11:00 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

I was just changing the oil on my 2013 Jeep. Check out the CV joint on the drive shaft. I wonder where that idea came from.

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HBB Off-Road :: RE: 7.00 x 15 Tire Question

Author: Lotrat
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 10:49 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

HDT on stock 4.5" wheel.

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HBB Off-Road :: RE: What did you do to your off-road VW today?

Author: Nachodaddy77
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 10:19 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1726

Just saw the baja I sold two yrs ago and had to buy it.
Spent the early evening un F***ing a few things
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HBB Off-Road :: RE: Bought a bug with wiring all unplugged

Author: Dale M.
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 7:46 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

Actually the early wiring diagrams for VW are easiest to read, gives wire colors, device location, device identification and terminal numbers..... Right up to 72.... From 73 on they are bizarre.... Use early diagrams as not much ever changed, just new garbage added.... 73 on are a graphic representation of how it function instead of actual locations in 72 and previous...

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/wiringt1.php

You have two choices, struggle through it by yourself and learn something, or have someone else do it and learn nothing....

Dale
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HBB Off-Road :: RE: Frame I.D. help needed , looks like a Chenowth or Mirage?

Author: gmotox
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 6:51 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

Looks nearly identical to this Mirage I found while searching this site. the body is different though!

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HBB Off-Road :: RE: Tires and rims

Author: pafree
Subject: Re: Tires and rims
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 6:45 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1

DON@THEO wrote:

My rims are stock 15 wide 5 so i was looking at 700x15 everything i found so far is a tubed tire my question is can i use a tire and tube combo on stock tubless rims

yes but check with your tire guy. mine put tubes in my mine.
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HBB Off-Road :: RE: What did you do to your off-road VW today?

Author: md perf
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 6:07 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1726

threw a compufire ignition in my buggy and bought some floorpans for my baja project
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HBB Off-Road :: RE: Father and Son Baja Bug- Daily Driver

Author: 1fastbigguy
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 6:06 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 70

Hey yabastard69,
Thank you for the props and as far as your question about the motor swap goes here is my 2 cents... The first things to consider are what is your budget, how will you use the car and how are your building skills with the tools you have available?
Read as many build threads on this and other sites as you can! The information that is available on the net will save you tons of time and money! My first car was a Baja Bug that was built in the backyard in the early 80's... I was 14 and had a 65 Bug (with motor in pieces in the back seat) a copy of Jeff Hibbard's Baja Bugs and Buggies, The VW manual for the Compleat Idiot, a stack of Hot VW mags and NO skills. By the time I was 16 it was on and off the road all through High School, it wasn't much but it was a Baja Bug!
We picked up an unfinished project on craigslist for a great deal that had a ton of great parts on it, beam, front arms, combos, rack and pinion, racerunner shocks, trans, brakes, wheels & tires, fuel cell and the list goes on... The cage in the car was pretty rough so we decided to go with the Crumco due to price. If you decide to go that route do research on as many builders as you can, get good references and keep in mind that a low staring price isn't always the least expensive way to go in the long run. Be realistic on what it really costs: With a full tube chassis you will have to do a lot of fabrication: floor tabs, motor and trans mounts, steering, suspension stops and a ton of sheet metal work to mount the body and close the car of from the elements ect. There are some great Baja builds on this site that have retained full pans and body's that have lots of travel and look more than capable on and off road!
My Son and I are very fortunate to have some great friends that have a ton of knowledge in building off road vehicles and have been there to brainstorm when we get stumped (keep me from over engineering things) and lend a hand to keep the project moving. Thank you Dave and Brian!
Food for thought on your engine choice... We had planned to run an 1835 with a 002 bus box, upon inspection of our motor it was clear that we would need to do a complete rebuild. The cost to correctly rebuild our motor was in the same ballpark as the ecotec swap, so it just made since to get more horse power, water cooled, fuel injected with more reliability for the same money. With stock eco hp if the car is driven with some respect the trans and 930 cv joints should hold up for quite some time. If you put a V8 in your car with a ton of hp you are going to really need to beef up your trans and cv's so make sure you price 934 cv's and a Mendi before you buy that LS1!
Take the time to really decide what you want as a finished project, do your research, come up with a solid plan and have a great time making it happen!

I hope that helped and wasn't to long winded!

HBB Off-Road :: RE: Beg, Borrow, & Steel. My �69 Baja Build / Re-build.

Author: Bad Hippie
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 5:56 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 20

Great, I measured it out to about 19.5" that apeared to be the where it could not physically interfear with any adjustment. I thought about cutting it at 20 or 20.5 because both rod ends would never get screwed in all of the way. I thought I would play it safe though. I was worried however about leaving a gap that would end up as a week point, hence where the rod would end up bending.

Oh well, its already cut and installed. Hopefully it will add some support. I figured since I had so much of the front end appart and screwed up in the wreck, I'd get everything close, and just bring the car in for an alingment in the next day or two.

As for where I drive. Mostly in the Capitol Forest. Nothing to extreem yet I still need to put a skid plate on. Everytime I go out I'm amazed at where the car will go and then I remember the engine isn't protected and I chicken out.

I guess since I'm posting I may as well pose a new question. The suspension components are still basically stock for the '69 when I bring the car in to get the alingment done should I just use the figures for a stock '69, or is there anything I should change to make it a more sutable Baja?

HBB Off-Road :: RE: I have been busy this weekend! Pics of IRS conversion.

Author: JJozwiak
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 5:44 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

First drive since IRS Conversion. I also Installed a weber 40 Carburetor, Enjoy!

Link

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HBB Off-Road :: need ideas for seats for a rail buggy

Author: loomty1990
Subject: need ideas for seats for a rail buggy
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 5:24 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 0

pretty simple question. i am a bigger taller guy and really love to ride my rail buggy but have issues with the poly/ plastic high back seats that came in the buggy i got being too narrow in the butt area fixed for now just got some comfy pillows to sit on but not a permanent fix anybody got some pics of some comfortable seats for rails and possibly a website they are for sale at thanks in advance

HBB Off-Road :: RE: Baja Bug Build

Author: Cortland15B
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 4:34 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 109

So I tried to get the window out of the door and am not really sure of how to get the window out and I don't want to break anything so can someone give me detailed instructions of how to do this? I can kinda figure out how to do the window scrapers but any tips to do this would be great, thanks.
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HBB Off-Road :: RE: Bought a bug with wiring all unplugged

Author: pafree
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 4:32 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

stock VW wiring always confused me and made pull my hair sometimes. i would pull out the wiring and use DaleM's diagrams to straight line wire the car. you are going to need switches and if your not going for the orginial stock wiring setup then it is the easiest way to go.
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HBB Off-Road :: RE: Bought a bug with wiring all unplugged

Author: knowitall
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 4:15 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

drs1023 wrote:

Click on Technical at the top of the page. Go to wiring - great help.

I did that. I even took them to kinkos and had them printed and laminated. They are so confusing though.
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HBB Off-Road :: RE: Bought a bug with wiring all unplugged

Author: knowitall
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 4:13 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

pafree wrote:

does it look like stock wire and/or a new harness that was never finished?

It's the stock wiring but all the switches have been pulled out and the ignition wires have all been cut. So basically I have a stock harness with a bunch of connectors that I have no idea what to plug them into.
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HBB Off-Road :: Tires and rims

Author: DON@THEO
Subject: Tires and rims
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 3:48 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1

Ok guys

got kinda an odd question.
The Rail i am building has a militry theme and i was looking at some tires off of militry jeeps. My rims are stock 15 wide 5 so i was looking at 700x15 everything i found so far is a tubed tire my question is can i use a tire and tube combo on stock tubless rims

HBB Off-Road :: RE: street buggys only

Author: madarcher
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 1:54 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 30

truelinebob wrote:

did someone say street buggies
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Nice

HBB Off-Road :: RE: street buggys only

Author: RDAY
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 1:40 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 30

Now that is a shop! I love the floor
I'm in ny and we need those dumb stickers I think I'm suppose to have a windshield and fenders but they gave me the plates lol

HBB Off-Road :: RE: street buggys only

Author: red caddy
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 1:24 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 30

No such stickers required for us lucky few in Floriduh, nor windshields or fenders either...

Paul
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HBB Off-Road :: RE: Backfire when idling and decelerating HELP

Author: Vwman37
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 12:55 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 16

The RTV on the shaft didn't work, so I took it off and oiled the shaft with 15w40 and then greased the washers that were by the spot where it was leaking. I put it all back together, started it up, and it ran MUCH better than before right off of start up. Before, when I started it, I had to pump the gas just to make it run and it ran like crap until it was warm and even when it was warm, it hesitated like crazy when I would try to rev it up. Now there is absolutely NO hesitation. It idles like a dream and the backfiring is gone. Before, when it would go to idle, it would stay at 2000 rpm for like 5 seconds and slowly drop. Now it revs down and idles perfectly. It amazes me how much a little leak can effect an engines performance.

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