1963 type 1 build thread

Hugo Stiglitz · Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 4:07 pm Post subject:

Lots of progress!

Been working on the wiring over the past weekend. Ordered the wrong fuse blocks so I'm waiting for the right ones to be delivered. I've got the main harness run to the back and built the main panel. I will have pics of that progress up shortly.

It's tax season, should have my refund within the week. All of those funds are being allocated to the car. Plus, the annual bonus is coming in February, that is being spent on interior!

Needless to say, very excited because a lot of things are going to start moving very quickly shortly. Very Happy

I will post a pic update in a few days.
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Hugo Stiglitz · Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:47 pm Post subject:

Quick update, in the middle of wiring the fuse panel. Still need to take it apart for finishing touches and paint, but you get the idea. It will be the distribution center for the car.

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subgraphic · Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:59 pm Post subject:

Excellent build!

Hugo Stiglitz · Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 12:22 pm Post subject:

Thank you Sub!

This week is like Christmas! Tax return came in, so the Amazon Prime account is in full effect!

Got all the LED bulbs for the car as well as the LED flasher yesterday. The MSD Digital 6AL with a blaster coil came as well!

The Holley Red fuel pump will be here today along with the Odyssey battery terminals. The battery should be in by Friday at the latest.

Looking to buy exhaust, and an oil cooler. Then I'll need to finish plumbing the fuel and oil lines. Hopefully within the next two weeks, she'll be running!! Shocked

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Hugo Stiglitz · Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 6:07 pm Post subject:

Little bit of an update. Don't mind the firing order OR the shitty gauge wiring (it was temporary just to monitor what was going on during the break-in/heat cycle)

Link

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ovalshark · Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 8:22 pm Post subject: hugo

I really like the banjo wheel, car look stunning.

Hugo Stiglitz · Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 2:45 pm Post subject: Re: hugo

GtiKyle · Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 2:52 pm Post subject:

How exciting man, it's really coming together nicely. I've been watching this build for some time. Keep up the good work Smile

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the-jerm · Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:02 pm Post subject:

Very nice work! Any chance you have a pic of that custom fuse panel installed?

Hugo Stiglitz · Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 9:38 am Post subject:

I am still finishing up the wiring, I've got a few small things I'm waiting for like my gauge pod that fits inside the glove box. Once I have it all neat and tidy, I'll post a bunch of pics. However, I'm considering rebuilding the panel because I made some changes to wire routing, but that will likely be down the line a bit.
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juniorvick · Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 9:53 am Post subject:

great build.... this is really inspiring me do a full ground up restore.. and look for a gf that helps me like yours does.. great build.. if you get a chance keep the pics coming.

the-jerm · Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 10:15 am Post subject:

FunkFlex61 · Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 11:16 am Post subject:

Car is looking good man! Nice work.
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Hugo Stiglitz · Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 11:55 am Post subject:

FunkFlex61 · Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 12:06 pm Post subject:

Ive heard nothing but good things about Octavio's work. Check him out.

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Orange, CA 92867-5567
(714) 516-9756
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vdub8 · Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 9:42 pm Post subject: Re: hugo

Hugo Stiglitz · Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 9:16 am Post subject:

In addition to various updates, she got registered last Friday.

Also pulled the engine and had the tins powdercoated black:

The Raby sync-link linkage is hooked up, just have to do some fine tuning. In addition to that, going to try and wrap up most of the wiring today. Maybe put the headlights in! Very Happy

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Hugo Stiglitz · Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 12:00 pm Post subject:

Here's some current state shots from this morning.

Just ironing out some final details. One of the bolt holes in the hood was stripped (had no idea), so now I've gotta take it to my body guy to see if he can replace it without having to repaint the hood.

Then it's up to Steve Tims' to have him tune the car on the dyno. From there I'll start working on interior. Running out of parts and things to work on... Crying or Very sad

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subgraphic · Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 1:40 pm Post subject:

One of my favorites, great job!

OvalinAz · Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 4:14 pm Post subject:

lookin sweet Love the wheels!
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