"What did you do with your Thing today"?

63ziggy · Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 7:20 pm Post subject:

did some more work on speaker enclosures. ready for final paint and install. added bondo, smoothed out, primered, did test fit, ran wires for future hook up and installed underdash radio box. couple pics

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joescoolcustoms · Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 7:50 am Post subject:

That speaker mount is nice!

Is that a quick disconnect on the steering column? If so, what kind of column is it?
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63ziggy · Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 8:15 pm Post subject:

Thanks for comp. I am pleased. first time at creating modern speaker pods and doing fiberglass work.

yes, quick disconnect. I scratch built using original column, buggy bearing setup, original steering shaft and aftermarket quick disconnect. here's some pics during construction

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buggy bearing carrier attached to original Thing column mount
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original steering column tube with new buggy/bracket encapsulated
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prior to encapsulation in steering column tube
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new built column with additional brackets for turn signal as well as hi-lo beam switch
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citroen · Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 9:23 pm Post subject:

nice job you are doing great work

joescoolcustoms · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 7:23 am Post subject:

Thanks 63ziggy! That gives me a great idea for my fiberglass buggy build.
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VW Addict · Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 7:00 pm Post subject:

Installed my NOS mudflaps this evening!

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Semper_Dad · Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 7:07 pm Post subject:

hitest · Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 4:56 pm Post subject:

41 degrees- and a steady breeze- but the Thing and I attended the Bus Pilots Association annual February Freezeout in Boise today. We had 24+ cars- but only two of us drove convertibles top down. Only I followed the club rule of wearing shorts!
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63ziggy · Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 7:09 pm Post subject:

sun finally broke and rains cleared. has been pretty wet recently but we can use it here as we were 24" behind this year.

60 degrees and sun, went out for an afternoon ride with my teenage son. good run. went back through my old neighborhood and past my folks old home as well as my wife's folks old home. good run down memory road as we past a lot of jr high and high school buddies homes etc. my son got some old neighborhood history.

good ride. it has been a little since I went cruising......

Solomon Grundy · Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 7:31 pm Post subject:

Fresh CSP Conversion Kit-Front Disc Brakes with 15 inch rims.

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Only had to make one mod. Had to chamfer the inside edge of the caliper bracket to accommodate the slight radius on the 181 spindle, so it would seat properly

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63ziggy · Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 6:36 pm Post subject:

put my top coat paint on my speaker pods. went to local paint store and had them make a couple sprays cans of VW L87 Pearl White. Went with the same as body color. Pretty cool stuff in an easy to use rattle can. will post pics once all installed. soldered radio and speaker wires last weekend. radio basically ready to slide in and plug in wires and antennae. should get done this weekend.

GI Joe · Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 4:03 pm Post subject:

73*, Mostly Sunny and gorgeous!!!
Went for a spin and picked up my son from school! The kids Love seeing Our Thing role through the line... They haven't a clue what it is, just know it looks funny, it's bright and sounds "cool"!!!

Also called TTS and got one of These on the way!!!
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sixty9fasty · Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 4:17 pm Post subject:

74* and sunny here... but all I could do is look at it in disgust as the engine is STILL at the engine builder Crying or Very sad

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Semper_Dad · Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 7:22 pm Post subject:

GI Joe · Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 8:01 pm Post subject:

VW Addict · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 1:05 pm Post subject:

Installed the rubber seat backings on the rear seats!

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Semper_Dad · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 12:47 pm Post subject:

Finally got my gauges fitted into the dash panels. Installed a modified a left side panel for a right side so I could have an auxiliary fuse panel. Nothing is functional yet as I need to build the wiring harness for all the sensor wires.

Removed the ashtray and relocated the 12VDC socket there. CB radio and stereo will be remounted into some sort of enclosuse under the glove box.

Surprised just how tight everything fits. Had to GENTLY massage existing wiring around the gauges in order for everthing to work. Volt meter is still on order so there's a hole next to the Tach. Wasn't planning on having a volt meter but had to work around existing holes in the panel. Extra switch on left panel is for fog lights.

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63ziggy · Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 1:52 pm Post subject:

Top coated speakers pods during the week with L87 Pearl White. Got radio and speakers installed with help of my sons yesterday. Sounds good for just a pair of speakers. of course we have not had a radio to date. Took a ride to test out noise levels etc. sounded great the whole time. the angles and locations help push sound up and out.

also added some window screen material behind grills for a little protective measures for the speakers

time for drawing board for rears. picked up a pair of Kicker 6X9's - 3 ways. most likely will add a small amp as well.

here's some pics

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citroen · Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 4:20 pm Post subject:

the finished product looks professional a great addition best speaker setup i have seen

63ziggy · Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 6:19 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the compliment. much appreciated. This site/forum has been great and always want to share ideas. That's what makes it great.

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