Len's spoiler buggy finally painted

GREG.M · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 7:55 am Post subject:

Excellent build. I love all the thought you are putting into this. I do have a question on the side pods though. I have been thinking about putting some on mine when I start the rebuild> How much space is there between the actual sidewall of the buggy and the sidepod? I have been thinking about cutting some holes in the side of the buggy and glassing up some boxes for storage before glassing on the sidepods, I just don't know how much room is in between there

Hot Air · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 8:39 am Post subject:

It will depend on where you cut the hole. there is room in there for a storage place not sure what you want to put in there. I would say there is about 6 inches of room maybe more. Maybe some one else could answer this better. I was also thinking of something like that, but have not got that far.
_________________
73' Bug
85' Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2

GREG.M · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 1:10 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the reply. I guess hole was the wrong word to use. I was thinking more of a rectangle about 2 to 3 feet long and about 10 to 12 or so inches high, then building a box a little larger than the opening, a place for sunglasses, sunscreen. waterbottle, you konw that small stuff that ends up floating all over the inside of the buggy.

Greg

streetbuggy8804 · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 1:32 pm Post subject:

On mine you maybe have about 5" at the wides part of the side pod. I use my pods as a sort of speaker box for my 6" speakers. By the way Len, the exhaust coming out of the pods would be really cool. I'm sure you would have to somehow heat shield the paint around the area though.

Hot Air · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 5:53 pm Post subject:

Streetbuggy, I was looking at the g-down exhaust but I think I may try to make my own. I was going to go to the junk yard and see what I could find off of another car.. It my be just a vent on the side if I cannot come up with an exhaust.
Greg, streetbuggy would be more correct since he cut his open.
_________________
73' Bug
85' Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2

Hot Air · Posted: Wed May 23, 2012 5:01 am Post subject:

OK, This is the new setup . Center mounted side draft 40 weber. I still need to clean it up and get some stacks for it. Also need to trim some of the body a little.Let me know what you think or should do, IDEAS WELCOME.

[img]

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

[/img]
[img]

[/img]
_________________
73' Bug
85' Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2

gr8cobbler · Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 5:07 am Post subject:

I'm not familiar with that carb but it looks pretty cool, when you add the stacks it will attract lots of attention and questions. I think I'd trim as little from the body as is practical, I'd take the existing cut out on the body up to accomodate just what is needed and all the way across the existing opening, keeping the opening symetrical. Your build is progressing nicely, keep up the great work.
_________________
Gary

Being a cheap old fart is just a front for my actual lack of money. Smile

Hot Air · Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 7:21 am Post subject:

gr8cobbler, That is what I was thinking also. The only problem is that the carb is not quite centerered a little off to the left. I only have to remove a little off the top to clear. If I go all the way across ther will not be enough on the bottom under the carb. I will get the foam out and play around with it.
_________________
73' Bug
85' Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2

didget69 · Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 7:58 am Post subject:

Looks cool - BMW, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, and others offered angled or 90-degree intake velocity stacks & filter bases for DCOE carb setups...

But due to runner length & lack of sufficient heat on intake manifold, you'll end up with fuel dropping out of suspension & puddling will occur - I'm not aware of anyone that ever managed to get the side draft intake to work well on a T1 motor for the street. However - this COULD form the basis of a slick port fuel injection intake setup...

bryan
_________________
I never found the need to impress people with any mechanic certifications, trophies or track wins... unless it was for Mom to post on the refrigerator door.

Hot Air · Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 6:43 pm Post subject:

I am thinking of this style wheel. What do you all think. That means I will be selling the hopsters I have now.
17x7 front and 18x9.5 back
centerline lazer II wheels
[img]

[/img]
_________________
73' Bug
85' Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2

streetbuggy8804 · Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 7:05 pm Post subject:

Nice. Will more than likely need spacers for those too. What color are you gonna paint the body?

Hot Air · Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 4:53 am Post subject:

Paint? not that far yet, I will pick a color when I am at the paint counter Razz

I can get these wheels with a custom offset. I was going with a 4" back space for the back and 5"B/S on the front.
_________________
73' Bug
85' Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2

streetbuggy8804 · Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 10:46 am Post subject:

they are going to look bad ass!

gands · Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 11:07 am Post subject:

Wow !! After doing body work and fabrication for 30 plus years I thought I would post up a build on my new buggy then I read your build...WOW !!! i think i will watch quietly from the bench

Hot Air · Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 8:39 am Post subject:

Well I just bit the bullet :2gunfire: I just placed an order for the Centerline Lazer II rims. Now I have to wait Sad

I will be selling the ones I have now, Let me know if interested before I post them. 15x6 3-3/4 BS front , 17x8 back 4-3/4 BS Hopster wheels and tires.
_________________
73' Bug
85' Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2

Hot Air · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 4:25 am Post subject:

Here are some pics of the back wheels 18x9.5. Centerline Lazer II
[img]

[/img]
I may not have to widen the fenders after all
[img]

[/img]
[img]

[/img]
I also lowered it another notch. Much better now.
[img]

[/img]
_________________
73' Bug
85' Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2

Hot Air · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 6:31 am Post subject:

Look what UPS just dropped off. Bought these used from here on the Samba . I will have to send them off to get coated.

[img]

[/img]
_________________
73' Bug
85' Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2

bornred62 · Samba Member Joined: January 09, 2005 Posts: 203

HUB CAPS Should have stayed with the HUB CAPS

Hot Air · Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 7:03 pm Post subject:

hub caps who needs hub caps. I thought paper cutouts of the wheels would work better this time. I just ordered the tires today OUCH!!!!!
_________________
73' Bug
85' Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2

Hot Air · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 6:56 am Post subject:

Well I just got the tires mounted.What do you think
[img]

[/img]
[img]

[/img]
_________________
73' Bug
85' Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2


Hello! Log in or Register \| Help \| Donate \| Buy Shirts	See all banner ads \| Advertise on TheSamba.com

Len's spoiler buggy finally painted
Page: Previous 1, 2, 3 ... 5, 6, 7 ... 19, 20, 21 Next Jump to:

Forum Index -> Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy/356 Replica		Share:
		Print View

	Forum Index -> Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy/356 Replica	All times are Mountain Standard Time/Pacific Daylight Savings Time Page: Previous 1, 2, 3 ... 5, 6, 7 ... 19, 20, 21 Next Jump to:
Page 6 of 21