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wythac · Samba Member Joined: August 02, 2004 Posts: 1678

Having indulged in some of those sorts of diversions you describe during my builds, I think I might be able to answer that;

Sometimes I didnt feel like taking on a big project, or wanted to see something done that would provide some immediate gratification. I would pick some little BS thing that I could see completed in a few hours.

Another thing I would do is spend some time assembling things that I knew would have to be disassembled before final install. In many instances during the mockup process, I just wanted to see if something was going to look as I envisioned. Other times, I just wanted a taste of what the completed car was going to look like, and I would spend a few hours working again on stuff I knew was, in the grand scheme of things, a waste of time. One thing these sort of diversions did provide was inspiration to continue, a whetting of the appetite for getting the car done.

gr8cobbler · Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 10:22 am Post subject:

Well said Wythac, The big jobs need significant time commitments, the wife & kids, and job make those chunks of time pretty hard to find, at least for me. Most of my build time is comprised of 15 minute bursts unfortunately. I don't want to screw up an engine rebuild by not being able to focus uninterupted and do it right the first time.

Being able to complete any part or aspect keeps the momentum, small though it is, going in the right direction. On a build like this one I imagine there are many problems that take some real head scratching and if allowed to cook over time produce better answers. A side project, spare tire mount with matching lug wrench, is low stakes progress during the mental simmering time for the major problems. Cool

I think JSB's point is also understandable and I wish my life afforded me the ability to keep the horse in front of the cart all the time. Smile

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jspbtown · Samba Member Joined: January 27, 2004 Posts: 2744

gr8cobbler & wythac:

Interesting perspectives...thanks.

Maybe I should try that on the Avenger. I even chose cutting back all the dead plants and mulching leaves today instead of sanding primer. I did get the inspiration to apply the guide coat....not much of a project...but maybe I will assign it into one of those "inspirational diversions" tasks.

Who knows...maybe I will feel like sanding all day Sunday!

Thanks guys.

dsmbuggy · Samba Member Joined: July 28, 2010 Posts: 77 Location: MA

For me it is more important to do little things than not doing anything on the project.
There is so many little things to do.
when they are done I cross them off my list and move to the next.

I sometime need those instant gratification one hour jobs to keep me going when motivation is low.

Don't worry I get back to bigger stuff soon.
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GS guy · Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 6:50 pm Post subject:

I find that it's largely a matter of "this needs to be fleshed out before I can fit that". For instance I was recently working on "tabbing out" the rear of my chassis to mount engine wiring. Sounds simple enough? But found I needed to complete the engine wiring harness to figure out where the tabs needed to be. That wasn't so simple! But once the wiring was in place and hooked up (not insignificant on an EFI/turbo motor!) I could find perfect placement on the tabs.
Then there's the other ideas that pop up when you're working on something else - and realizing that if you're going to follow through on that idea - it needs to be done now rather than later. At least that's what I run across.

Even small or relatively simple accomplishments bring a lot of satisfaction!
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Raketemensch · Samba Member Joined: March 28, 2010 Posts: 107

Just gotta say.... I had kicked the Samba habit, I hadn't logged on for almost two months, until this afternoon when your build jumped into my head.

I love this thing, and it's good to see all the progress you've made.

superman73 · Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 6:24 am Post subject:

any updates?
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Azsilverbug · Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2010 10:10 pm Post subject:

I like it.
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dsmbuggy · Samba Member Joined: July 28, 2010 Posts: 77 Location: MA

Sorry for the lack of updates.
The last couple of month I focused on getting the car started again.
That means redo the fuel system, coolant lines to the back, and water to air intercooler system.

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Bosh 044 fuel pump, big filters and AN8 braided lines.

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The mounting straps for the 12 gallons aluminum fuel tank and the fuel pump wiring underneath the tank. (notice the cooling Jug for the beer)

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I actually use the cooler as an ice chest for the water to air intercooler.

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I also received my new turbo: Forced performance DSM 82 HTA.
Should be good for around 700hp.

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With this I ordered this beautifully crafted JMF drag manifold.
This thing is a beast.

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The engine bay coming along.
Notice the waste gate dump BOSOZOOKU STYLE

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The office.

My friend Tango also started the fab of the aluminum sides.
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His fab table.
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Complex shapes.
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The front half in place.
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The complete side pods.

That is all for now.
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EODinert · Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2010 8:51 pm Post subject:

This car is so bad-ass.
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portlyparatroop · Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2011 8:19 pm Post subject:

whew.... what an inspiring 10 page read! (nice to see someone else thinking outside the box)

*also* glad to see you plan on helping that little 4G63 a bit... think they were only around 190hp. stock - KEEP AFTER IT (wish I was closer to help)

superman73 · Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 7:58 am Post subject:

any progress?
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Jesus Saves

98 TDI beetle 5-speed
70 deluxe bus
74 ghia 1776 dual carb
67 manx clone
66 safari trail
various other parts cars.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=228364&highlight=superman73sb+bellsouth

OutCasted · Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 8:24 pm Post subject:

dsmbuggy · Samba Member Joined: July 28, 2010 Posts: 77 Location: MA

Wiring.....wiring..... cables.... relays..... switches....more wiring...
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It is cold in here (28º in the garage)
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adriaan pienaar · Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2011 6:29 am Post subject:

dsmbuggy · Samba Member Joined: July 28, 2010 Posts: 77 Location: MA

28º Fahrenheit.

I was getting bored with wiring so I decided to build the member brace.

The front subframe on DSM is prone to crack when removing some of the engine bay OE bracing.

I decided to build this brace because I remove quiet a lot of material up front.

I used part of the existing braces for mounting points but my brace connects the A arms mounting points.

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I used square tubes but skinned them to avoid flexing.
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I love my flaring dies.
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All tack welded.
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fully welded and painted.
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Thanks: TANGO, MATTY, JE, MEMER.

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TC/TeamEvil · Samba Member Joined: February 16, 2004 Posts: 1616

OK . . . . where'd you get those cool flairing dies ?

dsmbuggy · Samba Member Joined: July 28, 2010 Posts: 77 Location: MA

http://vansantent.com/sheet_metal_machines/flare_tools.htm
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Thanks: TANGO, MATTY, JE, MEMER.

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superman73 · Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 6:29 am Post subject:

SWEET!!!!

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Jesus Saves

98 TDI beetle 5-speed
70 deluxe bus
74 ghia 1776 dual carb
67 manx clone
66 safari trail
various other parts cars.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=228364&highlight=superman73sb+bellsouth

EODinert · Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 12:51 am Post subject:

This thread seriously needs an update...with lots of pics, please.
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