A new journey 65 Sedan Build

Thomas Lindemann · Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2015 5:10 pm Post subject: A new journey 65 Sedan Build

I will update this as I go as this is a long term project. I bought this 65 about a month ago, it is supposed to be a original 69,000 mile car but I have my doubts. Either way it is a very solid, very unmolested 65. Drop spindles in the front, wheels and converted to 12 volt are the only minor things changed. Its by no means a show car but I cant get over how solid it is.

I pulled the front end out of it and ordered a Airkewld, -4" adjustable link pin front beam and a set of their stage 2 disc brakes, in the mean time I started blasting in preparation for painting all the suspension pieces. My goal is to build a very dependable driver. Once the front end is finished I will move to the rear for a set of disc and it lowered as well (more than likely a set of adjustable spring plates) For wheels im planning on stock 15" smoothies in the front and a set of 15 x 5.5 smoothies in the rear with a 145/165 combo. Since when i do repaint the car I think its going to remain creme colored, im not 100% sure on wheel color, I'm thinking creme as well or maybe a silverish grey color (maybe a little darker than a Chevy rally wheel) Im planning on a Rancho Pro Comp trans and a Chico 1776 Torque Monster. Along with a fresh wiring harness (this one is 50 years old and getting brittle) anda Altenator this should give me a very dependable fresh drivline. Then I will start on the interior/body with a pan off goal after retirement (I have 22 years in the Army so its not far off.) I want to keep the body interior stockish looking and certainly not a restoration just a very clean driver.

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Thomas Lindemann · Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 6:03 am Post subject:

Making progress, received the front brakes, all the shanks on the studs are to long to use with a stock rim so I had to counterbore the lug nuts. Plans are to powder coat the rims a creme color

Spindles finished with new king pins and link pins

Trailing arms done, finished the bolts to add a little class.

pb_foots · Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 7:00 am Post subject:

Nice. Good looking car. I'd leave it the stock color, too damn many silver/gray cars out there already.

I love to see a clean workspace and parts. Makes the whole project a lot easier.

grandpa pete · Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 7:24 am Post subject:

Hearing good things about the quality of the new harnesses coming out of Wolfsburg West...
What type / size master cylinder do you need for the disc brake conversion ??
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Thomas Lindemann · Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 8:37 am Post subject:

The car is almost for sure going to stay its origional color I really like how neutral it is. The master cylinder is a twin circuit that comes with the instalation kit from Airkewld.

Thomas Lindemann · Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2015 5:43 am Post subject:

Making a little progress, I got the wheels back and I think this about the stance I was trying to achieve, the rear end might go downa little lower.

And rear brakes on done

Im very anal about things like stacking washers as spacers (especaily on quality parts) so I made some quick spacers out of aluminum.

I should have the beam this week so I can start making some real progress and update photos as I go

iadubber · Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2015 8:52 am Post subject:

Looking good!!

67rustavenger · Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2015 1:23 pm Post subject:

Very nice work. I like the fact that you made your own spacers. Rather than settling for the old "stacked" washer idea.
Keep the updates coming.
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Thomas Lindemann · Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2015 3:34 am Post subject:

I got the front suspension in it, will take some better pics later on. I will do a very thorough review of the Airkewld Brakes, beam, spindles etc...as well

Airkewld · Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2015 8:40 am Post subject:

txoval · Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2015 12:07 pm Post subject:

Great car to start with, looks extremely clean. I would lower the rear a little...

Thomas Lindemann · Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2015 2:32 pm Post subject:

I will probably lower the rear a little more, I wasn't sure where I wanted the front end to end up, I want it have some rake to it still.

Thomas Lindemann · Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2015 2:19 pm Post subject:

Making some more progress, I ordered a transmission and engine so out with the old, and I want to paint the engine compartment before the new goes back in.

BLAU GEIST · Samba Member Joined: June 17, 2015 Posts: 100

This is one of the coolest builds I have seen in awhile and it looks like you will actually finish! Cannot wait to see more....

Thomas Lindemann · Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2015 3:26 pm Post subject:

my OCD compelled me to make my own shock bushings, they have a shoulder on them and makes the mount so much nicer.

Thomas Lindemann · Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2015 3:10 am Post subject:

Well just a couple updates, haven't done so much on it lately, I've been procrastinating since I don't have a engine or transmission yet. Got the engine compartment primed and hopefully painted in the next week and some more hardware finished and nickel and dime things powder coated.

vwnut1 · Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2015 7:18 am Post subject:

Very nice build so far, That is one solid and clean '65. The car will end up being show quality with the way you are completing all of the work, are you sure you want this to be a daily driver?
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rwf8ball · Samba Member Joined: April 30, 2004 Posts: 234

Where are you getting your bolts at?

Thomas Lindemann · Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2015 12:15 pm Post subject:

The bolts are ARPs, most I have sourced from Summitt racing, I just put them on the lateh wil a Ball Nose in the tail stock and finish them to give some personality.

The car will for sure be a driver, I simply dont have the time or the money to make it a "show" car. I just wanted something clean and mechanicay nice so I can drive it and enjoy it.

vwnut1 · Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2015 7:12 pm Post subject:

Fair enough, but make sure you insure the car with an agreed value. It looks like you will have more $$$ in the car than it's worth. Looking good!
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