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djway3474 Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2011 Posts: 2582 Location: The Real NDK So Cal
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Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2014 8:23 pm Post subject: |
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It is Christmas at Scotts house |
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ScottDoonan Samba Member
Joined: August 04, 2005 Posts: 546 Location: Northern California
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Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 11:16 am Post subject: |
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Getting closer to being complete. _________________ If you take time to do it, do it right and don't be so damn cheap.....🤙🏻
1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2 |
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danny gabbard Samba Member
Joined: September 08, 2008 Posts: 588 Location: carson city. Nevada
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Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 11:21 am Post subject: |
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Now thats pretty ! Can I borrow it when finished ? LOL ! _________________ Shipping is NOT included in any of my products or parts. Just want to say thanks from GAB-FAB for any purchase!! |
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ScottDoonan Samba Member
Joined: August 04, 2005 Posts: 546 Location: Northern California
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Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 11:15 pm Post subject: 1500 Okrasa build |
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Unfortunately not a lot of shop time on my end as of late, but Mr. O has been continuing on motor build.
_________________ If you take time to do it, do it right and don't be so damn cheap.....🤙🏻
1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2 |
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ScottDoonan Samba Member
Joined: August 04, 2005 Posts: 546 Location: Northern California
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Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 5:39 pm Post subject: |
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The motor and trans are final done and on the way to their new home. Thank you Mr. Okrasa, (Joe Ruiz) for your work. Next up the exhaust for this beauty. _________________ If you take time to do it, do it right and don't be so damn cheap.....🤙🏻
1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2 |
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djway3474 Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2011 Posts: 2582 Location: The Real NDK So Cal
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Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 5:52 pm Post subject: |
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A thing of beauty for sure |
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ScottDoonan Samba Member
Joined: August 04, 2005 Posts: 546 Location: Northern California
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Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 1:46 pm Post subject: Support |
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Here are a few parts from the artesian builders that are in our community. We need to support them because they're not doing this for their well-being they're doing this for us. Thank you Mr. Capello and Mr. Gabbard your parts. As always they are spot on and high quality.
_________________ If you take time to do it, do it right and don't be so damn cheap.....🤙🏻
1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2 |
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Mr. Okrasa Original Old Speed
Joined: May 20, 2000 Posts: 727 Location: Eastside, Costa Mesa. So. Califas...Loco's ;-)
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Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 10:03 pm Post subject: |
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Loren wrote: |
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Did Rimco drill the flywheel for 8 dowels and replace the ring gear? |
Is that a "yes"? I am looking to replace the ring gear and drill for 8 dowel. |
Loren - Scott
The 74mm Porsche crankshaft and flywheel has 8-dowels as standard supplied. Jose at DPR has been doing my crankshaft / flywheel work for
almost 20 years now without any issues. If you supply a ring gear, he can install it as well as 8-dowel and balance your flywheel.
New, hardened 6V flywheel ring gears are available pretty cheap! Here they are on eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/QSC-Porsche-912-356-200mm-...mp;vxp=mtr
They are asking $30 bucks each or "Make Offer". I would start at $22 bucks!
Cheers Amigos! _________________
See my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/okrasa/
1959 VW Karmann Ghia Coupe / Bamboo-Green / Denzel 1300cc / OG. owner, paint
Denzel engine running. See this link: https://youtu.be/DgUlsQDTXTE
VW www.Okrasa.com
356 www.PreA356.com |
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ScottDoonan Samba Member
Joined: August 04, 2005 Posts: 546 Location: Northern California
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Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2014 7:42 pm Post subject: |
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Slowly moving forward. Power plant is here. Thank you again Joe Ruiz. Next up is exhaust and chassis assembly, and doors.
_________________ If you take time to do it, do it right and don't be so damn cheap.....🤙🏻
1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2 |
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danny gabbard Samba Member
Joined: September 08, 2008 Posts: 588 Location: carson city. Nevada
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Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2014 9:57 pm Post subject: |
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I think Joe got the address wrong ! That motor and trans was meant for nevada !! LOL. Nice stuff in that crate !! _________________ Shipping is NOT included in any of my products or parts. Just want to say thanks from GAB-FAB for any purchase!! |
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ScottDoonan Samba Member
Joined: August 04, 2005 Posts: 546 Location: Northern California
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Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2014 4:32 pm Post subject: NOSE |
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During this restoration I was hoping to make a few noses (lowlight) complete, to help some that want a new nose skin. Our EARTHQUAKE destroyed 1year of work when the shelf crushed the pattern. So here we are, one set of nostrils remade, & now we have a template from the factory we can remake and re finish the original idea.
I will make 6 wanted that's fine, not wanted that's ok. There are many better fabricators out there, this is my shot. Good or bad it's up to you, just trying to help. _________________ If you take time to do it, do it right and don't be so damn cheap.....🤙🏻
1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2 |
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bobnorman Samba Newfoundlander
Joined: August 09, 2010 Posts: 1389 Location: Newfoundland
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Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2014 5:55 pm Post subject: |
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Excellent news, great that you're doing this. In addition to being the finest kind of craftsman, you're a true gent Scott. _________________ Air does not freeze. Air does not boil.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=289807 |
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ScottDoonan Samba Member
Joined: August 04, 2005 Posts: 546 Location: Northern California
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Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2014 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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The true craftsman are gab fab, fast fab, and Jason at TRP. I am a hobbiest @ best NOTHING more. I definatly do try and help when/where I can. I hope I can in a small way help keep these influential pieces of design alive. _________________ If you take time to do it, do it right and don't be so damn cheap.....🤙🏻
1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2 |
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djway3474 Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2011 Posts: 2582 Location: The Real NDK So Cal
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Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 1:00 am Post subject: |
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Hey Scott,
I had the privilege to visit TRP/Jason this week
SUPER nice guy and I got to see some amazing work.
I also got to see a collection of two 59 verts, one 59 coupe, a 356 vert and a very old Mercedes vert.
I went on a pick and found some old VW parts in some old sheds and saw some signs from the original Econo Motors shop and a beautiful 55 bug ragtop and much much more. If I had more time I would have tried to get down your way.
What a weekend
Keep pounding that metal |
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ScottDoonan Samba Member
Joined: August 04, 2005 Posts: 546 Location: Northern California
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Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2014 11:36 am Post subject: Tin time |
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Got a night in the garage, finally. Was able to start test fit tins and find what needs to be straightened before powder coating.
_________________ If you take time to do it, do it right and don't be so damn cheap.....🤙🏻
1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2 |
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ScottDoonan Samba Member
Joined: August 04, 2005 Posts: 546 Location: Northern California
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Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2014 1:17 pm Post subject: NOS Signal switch |
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Switch just showed up. The postman is like my best friend. He has been here since the beginning and is always curious when he gets a out if country post mark to see what part has arrived.
Thank you Ray for selling me the parts. _________________ If you take time to do it, do it right and don't be so damn cheap.....🤙🏻
1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2 |
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John Moxon Samba Moderator
Joined: March 07, 2004 Posts: 13958 Location: Southampton U.K.
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djway3474 Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2011 Posts: 2582 Location: The Real NDK So Cal
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Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2014 1:46 pm Post subject: |
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Saweeeet! What are those two parts at the bottom? |
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ScottDoonan Samba Member
Joined: August 04, 2005 Posts: 546 Location: Northern California
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Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2014 2:05 pm Post subject: |
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They are the cab top latch/hook covers plates. They go on where the J hooks and latch mechanism are.
_________________ If you take time to do it, do it right and don't be so damn cheap.....🤙🏻
1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2 |
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Loren Samba Member
Joined: January 10, 2004 Posts: 1701
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Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2014 3:43 pm Post subject: |
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I think the NOS switch above is for a bus. It should work, but you will need to add a wire or two since the 58-59 Ghia switch has eight wires and the bus switch has 6. The bus switch has a different knob too and it is cast onto the end of the handle, while the Ghia switch has a fatter style knob that screws onto the end of the handle. |
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