My winter/spring project

GhiaBateman · Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:24 am Post subject:

I'm guessing a hundred pounds of children wouldn't break anything but I still think you should complete a triangle with the hang down of the back seat brace. AND it would give you a place to mount you shock resi Wink

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vdub411 · Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:25 am Post subject:

Well that is at least one less thing to worry about. Now I am trying to figure out how the return lines for the fuel route and about 10 other things. Between the Performane forum on here and shoptalkforums I should get it figured out soon. I was hoping to get it painted this weekend but had to work OT. I guess it works out, more money for more parts.
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1975 Baja Bug
1972 Type III Fastback
B&N Rattler Buggy
SandRails Coming Soon!!!

vdub411 · Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:28 am Post subject:

vdub411 · Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 7:56 pm Post subject:

Not much progress on my build. 60hr weeks are killing my funtime, but here are some before and after shots of the progress so far. Enjoy!!!

[size=150]Front[/size]

[size=150]Rear[/size]

[size=150]Interior[/size]

[size=150]Motor[/size]

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1975 Baja Bug
1972 Type III Fastback
B&N Rattler Buggy
SandRails Coming Soon!!!

tanner_122 · Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 8:03 pm Post subject:

man that last pic really looks mean Twisted Evil

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Volkswagen Bradley · Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 6:36 pm Post subject: idk

im not trying to be a chode....but i was wondering, why did you decide to keep the front apron and hood stock?

vdub411 · Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 5:32 pm Post subject:

tanner_122 · Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 5:37 pm Post subject:

vdub411 · Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 5:59 pm Post subject:

vdub411 · Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2010 2:30 pm Post subject:

I finally got a chance to work on the car again. Started on the front end and most everything got blue threadlocker on it. Cleaned/packed the bearings, put on the ball joints and tie rods, greased everything with Lucas, welded the steering shafts, put in the steering heims, almost completely done with final assembly of the front end....... and then came the brakes. Sad

I know the EMPI disk brake kit is a POS but this is just a toy. I couldn't believe the piss poor craftsmanship and they weren't even close to fitting. I wound up cutting off 1/8" of the brake mount itself where the bolt holes are located to get the disk between the pads. In the process of grinding down the middle area between the bolt holes I nicked the rubber around the caliper piston. Now what do I do, how do I get a replacement Question

Oh and thank (insert religous figure of your choice) someone installed the brake pads on the front the rear is a whole other story...so on to the rear.

I got the trans tightened in, motor mounted, bearings cleaned/packed, trailing arm bolts tightened and safety wired, CV's cleaned/packed, CV boots installed, CV's clocked on the axles, grease all over me and everything I touch, can't tighten any cv bolts by hand, the grease is now on my face,beard and in my hair, finally get both sides done. Very Happy

Only thing left is the brakes. The disk fit nicely in the groove where it was suppose to go. Smile

The hardware was all there. Confused

Last step put in the pads. Sad

So I grabbed the instructions, took out the top float bolt and let the caliper swing open. Opened the box of brake pads and they were all inner pads, no outer pads. Mad

When you tried to install them the spring holder was in the way. Evil or Very Mad

I had a couple of guys up there make sure I wasn't losing it and they said the same thing. I ended up grinding the spring holder off the pad to get it to fit correctly. Wow I hate these brakes already.

Oh the brighter side of things the $10 crappy CV boots worked great on the rear shocks to cover the hole in the wheel well and I got the old lady to come help me at the shop. She helped with the CV's and was covered in grease, it was priceless. I'll try to post some pics of everything tomorrow after work. Hope everyone had a great 4th!
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1975 Baja Bug
1972 Type III Fastback
B&N Rattler Buggy
SandRails Coming Soon!!!

ts39136 · Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 5:42 am Post subject:

vdub411 · Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 7:38 am Post subject:

I will have to take a pic when I get back from vacation on the 20th. Shouldn't be long after that and it should be done. I told my brother in law to paint it for me while I'm gone if they get some extra time. Who knows what it'll look like when I get back.

Time to hit the road. Cool

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1975 Baja Bug
1972 Type III Fastback
B&N Rattler Buggy
SandRails Coming Soon!!!

vdub411 · Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 3:05 pm Post subject:

Got a chance to work on the baja for a change. Here's what I got done.

Got the fuel pump installed
rear fuel lines finished
boost referenced FPR installed
headers on and wrapped
high temp sealed the collector and wrapped it
trashed the little crappy springs holding the exhaust collector and replaced them with heavy duty turnbuckles
sand blasted my rims (brother in law did that for me)
ran the lines from the master cylinder to the resivour

I think I'm getting pretty close to not having to touch the motor again until it's running. Now I can concentrate on paint and getting the interior back together. Here are some pics of the updates. ENJOY!

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1975 Baja Bug
1972 Type III Fastback
B&N Rattler Buggy
SandRails Coming Soon!!!

Wheel_Works · Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 3:16 pm Post subject:

looking good.

vdub411 · Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 4:59 pm Post subject:

Finally got a chance to paint today. I got some help from my brother in law and a couple guys from the shop. The paint is $30 at tractor supply, it's low gloss black implement paint. The front/rear bumpers and rims and done in charcoal. I didn't get pics of the rims or bumpers but I will tomorrow. My rear tires are 31x10.50x15 Cooper Discoverer STT and the fronts are Mickey Thompson Baja Pro 30x7.00x15. I should have them on the car by friday. She's actually starting to come together finally. Here's some pics.

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1975 Baja Bug
1972 Type III Fastback
B&N Rattler Buggy
SandRails Coming Soon!!!

vdub411 · Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 6:44 pm Post subject:

Updated pics of today's progress.

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1975 Baja Bug
1972 Type III Fastback
B&N Rattler Buggy
SandRails Coming Soon!!!

tanner_122 · Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 7:07 pm Post subject:

looks sweet man!!!!

now we need to see a video of that motor running Twisted Evil

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vdub411 · Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 6:15 pm Post subject:

In due time.

I worked on the interior and electrical today. Here's some pics of what I got done. Front seats and belts, rear seat and gauges in but not wired.

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1975 Baja Bug
1972 Type III Fastback
B&N Rattler Buggy
SandRails Coming Soon!!!

tanner_122 · Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2010 9:43 pm Post subject:

hey i was wondering what exhaust wrap u use?

it looks great and i bet it heeps the heat off the motor
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91 jeep Cherokee "TANK"

ts39136 · Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2010 8:32 am Post subject:

Vdub, I haven't commented in a while, but I've been following along, It Looks very sharp and clean. Very Happy

Strong work!
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