Been kinda lazy the last few days. I put the radiator in tonight. The fill is in the front behind the grill. Easy access. Didn't feel like playing the "burp" game. Spent about 2 hours at the wreckers looking for a radiator that would work. Finally found one. Came out a dodge dakota with a 3.9L engine. Since mine is 4.3L, it should do the job. Expansion tank is from a volvo. I should be able to run the SA grill, seems to be enough clearance. Still need to build the lower brackets and powder coat everything.
Fan housing is little too long so trimming of the upper and lower fan housing is necessary.
1/4" on each end is all that is needed. Now it fits right in.
Bolted on a couple brackets.
And now the fan fits perfect.
Now I just need to finish the upper brackets, make the lower brackets and plumb it.
Thanks. My goal as always is to try and keep the factory look with a little extra. I also like to utilize as many of the factory brackets that I can. The coolant pipes are the factory ones. I picked them up from a guy in seattle that was wrecking one out ten years ago. Got as much as I could. The best part is that all of the holes were already there, including the holes for the screws for the clamps.
A great build.
I've known these guys for some years now, and they continue to build new and crazy stuff all the time. The Vorsche Golf was a rattlecanned junkyard candidate formerly owned by some Juggalo / Jesse Pinkman type if I remember right, with all sorts of garbage parts stuck to it.
They even did this swap for me.
(You won't find much info on it in the bay window forum because....it's the bay window forum)
badassdubs wrote:
MKIII iz KING wrote:
awesome build so far.
i remember reading about your MK2 in PVW back in the day.
Thanks. That day would have been 2005. Here's a couple vids of it. Still have it.
Made a little progress. Using the original brackets, I decided to weld on a small plate to keep the rubber from squeezing into the groove. Also PC'd them.
Put in the rivetnuts and installed the lower brackets and PC'd fan housing.
Going to use this as my fan temp sensor since the radiator has no provisions for one.
The squirrel made this part his toilet so it all rusted.
Cleaned all the fuzzys left from the insulation off. Haven't decided yet as to how I want to insulate it.
Hasn't been this clean in ten years.
And this pic is to see how well you notice things.
Still working on the 996 cluster electrical items. Almost finished.
Joined: March 29, 2010 Posts: 651 Location: Bellevue, WA
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 10:56 pm Post subject:
badassdubs wrote:
Thanks for all the positive input. I think I am going to run both the duct and the rear heater. I have a couple of greyhounds that will be riding back there and they need all the warmth they can get. They have just about bred all the hair off of those dogs. I hear ya on the awkward walk through. I do have the lower grill and plan on adding it. I will be putting the radiator in soon, and true to form, it won't be what you are used to. You are pretty close to me. About 20 minutes away on a good day.
Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 5:54 pm Post subject: Nice!
How did i miss this thread?! I remember the Vorsche build on the Vortex!!!! Friggin cool chit mang!!!!! _________________ Cars owned: 1979/89 scirraco, 1983 gti, 1984 gti, 1986 gti, 1990 gli, 1989 cabriolet(2.0,16v conversion), 1992 gti, 1982 Westy, 1987 syncro Westy(w/ 1.8t conversion stg1 chip), and finally 2004 r32....
Been looking for the fittings to mate with the vortec fuel lines and I finally found some. Now I don't have to halfass it. I still need to clean the center section of the van and undercoat it.
Finally got all of the hoses installed. 44' of 5/8 hose. Made a plate for the hoses to go through. The water cooled heater hose gasket is the wrong size and the diesel is too small.
I made my own brake brackets. Powder coated and installed.
Tore them apart and PC'd them. New parts ready to install.
The e-brake return spring is a pain to put on. This made it easier.
Was at picknpull a few weeks ago and picked up this. It came off of a late '80's early '90's chevy van. It was exactly the correct width. Perfect and only $14. And a class 5 to boot.
I told my son this was his project. So he spent about 4 hours today and came up with this.
Not too bad for his 3rd time welding.
All dressed up.
And the rest is in his head. He wants kind of a raw badass look.
I filled up the radiator last night and it was so nice to see water coming out of the heater connection at the manifold. No burping required.
The gas tank has 5 gallons in it and I need to hook up the cluster wiring and start it. Should be this week. Then the body work starts. I will roll it outside and give it a bath first. I'll get some pics of it on the ground then.
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You've just described me as well. Did you get your racer from GPI?
Yes I did get my "money pits" from GPI. Had them for 6 1/2 years now. Awesome dogs.
Money pits as in plural? Yeah, if my wife finds out we can have more than one greyhound in the camper, that would be bad news.
I got the male first. He was pretty dominant. But I guess if you are going to win races you have to be. Got the female about 6 months later and what a change. It was like love at first sight for those two. Made a huge difference in his demeaner. Best thing I ever did.
Joined: June 28, 2010 Posts: 426 Location: Quesnel, BC
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 10:00 pm Post subject:
lookin good, I like the rear bumper. You even got me thinking about a 4.3 swap. If only the Syncro transmission was able to handle the power _________________ 1987 Syncro
Dual lockers, Decoupler with solid shaft
2.5L Subaru
Custom Lift
Custom Bumpers
Poptop... Winter project
Enjoying my Subaru but may still go Diesel.
Joined: January 15, 2012 Posts: 206 Location: MA, Boston Strong
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 10:13 pm Post subject:
Man, I can't express how much I'm enjoying this thread! The combo of orange and cream always reminds me of a creamsicle, so I'm calling your ride 'The Dreamsicle'.
What brakes are you using up front? _________________ '85 Wolfsburg Edition Westfalia Weekender, Zetec #36, w/ Peloquin TBD
'83.5 Westfalia, full camper (we'll never forget you)
lookin good, I like the rear bumper. You even got me thinking about a 4.3 swap. If only the Syncro transmission was able to handle the power
Thanks. The 4.3 is a bit chubby at 425 lbs, but the torque at 260 and hp at 200 makes up for it. I am not building a hot rod. My cuda with approx 500hp when finished will satisfy that. My goal is a dependable daily driver, dog hauler and occasional trailer hauler along with some camping here and there. I have a vanagon tent that needs to be used. I'm hoping with a little respect the trans should be ok. No smokey donuts.
The vortec has a proven track record of reliability and parts are plentiful and reasonably priced. Time will tell. The engine is 5 1/2" taller than the cover, but I think when you see what I have planned for that area you will be surprised. So far with the engine(73K miles), wiring harness, ecu, the starter and adapter, I am in it a whopping $850.
I found this the other day. Still need to call them and talk.
http://ranchotransaxles.com/weddle-transaxles.html
BoneMachine wrote:
Man, I can't express how much I'm enjoying this thread! The combo of orange and cream always reminds me of a creamsicle, so I'm calling your ride 'The Dreamsicle'.
What brakes are you using up front?
Nice. I try not to disappoint. Front brakes are stock 2 pot girling.
Joined: August 15, 2008 Posts: 238 Location: Portland, OR
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 5:09 pm Post subject:
agpushkas wrote:
This looks awesome. Can't wait to see the finished product.
I wanna know if you'll make me one of those snazzy gauge clusters?
Looking forward to seeing more.
Quote:
Thanks. Those snazzy clusters start at $500 on ebay and go up.
Right, I know I can pick up a cluster, but what I need help with is the wiring and calibration. Any chance you can provide info on that or is it just trial and error? _________________ adam
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