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PostPosted: Thu Oct 22, 2015 5:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Dammit boy. That sucks like a new shop vac. At least the seller backed it.
Tim



Man.... You're telling me.. Brick wall

Itszallgood.. Wink

Old parts.. who really knows what happened prior... Anxious

Seller backed it up 100%.. claiming that he normally restuds them personally but since that one was so nice and already done.. shipped it right out to me...

I have to tweak the exhaust positioning a little now as since the Camber correction.. the axles are a little closer to the exhaust than I feel comfortable with.

I may just flatten the tube and wannabe tractor muffler a little near the axles.
I also want to add a small crossover too.. just to maybe help clean up the twin 3 cylinder flat sound..


Just bout a month away fella.. Dancing ..
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 23, 2015 4:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Oh hellz yea. We are looking forward to it. Gonna be a goodn'
Tim


Just bout a month away fella.. Dancing ..
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 24, 2015 5:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 8:48 am    Post subject: Re: Operation X Volksrod Reply with quote

2016 Kick off show season for our area.

Valentines(ish) show at a local Pizza joint. Its called the Sweet 16 ...as 16 dust collectors are given out..

Warm day, cloudy, cabin fever, spring is in the air..
Time to kick the spiders off and get the fluids dispersed.

Swung by grabbed my Pop and our Gray Ghost (51 Merc) and away we go...

Ghost in the mirror..

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I'd say about 125 vehicles, good typical show variety, a few Vw's.. ONE Volksrod.. Wink = Perfect..

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Rain.. came in. those that were polishing were freaking out.. Laughing
Covers flying and tents a poppin' ..... we walked around after eating and hit the road home.

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I'z don't needz noz stinking wipers..

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Tucking the Ghost away for now...

Note... ZERO REAR CAMBER>> and Operation X is riding high..

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 22, 2016 10:45 am    Post subject: Re: Operation X Volksrod Reply with quote

Looks like you had a good time. I am ready for some shows and diggin thru some used parts.
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PostPosted: Thu May 12, 2016 7:37 am    Post subject: Re: Operation X Volksrod Reply with quote

Headed to a lil' event this Saturday..

I guess I'll finally wash the spiders, mud and road spray off.. Laughing



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washed until dark 30


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Oil change and realignment... today



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PostPosted: Thu May 12, 2016 2:13 pm    Post subject: Re: Operation X Volksrod Reply with quote

See ya Saturday. We gotta get a pic on the track.
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PostPosted: Fri May 13, 2016 5:36 am    Post subject: Re: Operation X Volksrod Reply with quote

rgdedge wrote:
We gotta get a pic on the track.
Tim


Yes sir.... Applause . Anytime..

Late night... had to tweak the right rear Camber via the spring plates.. ... Mad

But now.. its even..... finally.

And up... I cranked the front up all the way to take some rake out..

Drives better than ever..


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PostPosted: Sun May 15, 2016 5:43 am    Post subject: Re: Operation X Volksrod Reply with quote

Steel In Motion 2016 .. done..
Its out of control big now.. I swear close to 1000 real rods.. and a few clapped out Vw's... Laughing


Hot and dusty...


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There were about 25 Vw's all around. Here are a couple German beer cans in the mix of American Iron.

Sure mis my Olds..... Sad

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PostPosted: Mon May 16, 2016 4:18 am    Post subject: Re: Operation X Volksrod Reply with quote

NICE. Still upset that we couldnt make it.
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 08, 2016 12:29 pm    Post subject: Re: Operation X Volksrod Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Fri Dec 09, 2016 6:19 am    Post subject: Re: Operation X Volksrod Reply with quote

We've... Speak to the hand hold that.. I've been doing some home renovations and repairs and it has taken up a serious majority of my time this year..

I have to go to work.. to rest ... Laughing

Sadly.. no news.. for Operation X....
Spiders have once again attached it to the floor.. and a oil slick has formed from the oil drain back.. and engine seeps.. Confused

I've been in a VW.. slump.. in all honesty.. loosing some passion for the tin cans.. but have still been driving them..

I currently have .. 5 Vw's.. 3 road ready.. 2 awaiting their turn..
Its overwhelming what I've stashed away..

Current plans.. sell off some of the fleet (2).. but the real decision is which of the two last ones to keep.. a 62 Ragtop or a 61 Convertible..

Most likely..the Ragtop will go..
No rush .. nothing is eating me to sell quick.. .. but they sure take up the space.. which is my main problem.. the lack of..

In addition.. I bought a BIG truck.. 1977 Chevy HV70... with a Screamin' Detroit Diesel 6V53 Two stroke.. so in what spare time I've had.... has been on ..and all over it..
Old Detroits are what I cut my teeth on..... so instead of a red sports car... as a mid life crisis.... the gear head, old semi truck loving, gear jammer in me.. buys that.. Laughing
Wife says Im nuts.. .. yep and???? Anxious

No crisis.. just cant pass up a good deal.. Buy it when you find it.. cause ya may not have another shot at it..

Operation X will stay..it's all me.. top to bottom.. and I'll get it back out .. in time...

Thanks for the check in.. and bump.. Wink


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PostPosted: Fri Dec 09, 2016 6:33 am    Post subject: Re: Operation X Volksrod Reply with quote

VOLKSWAGNUT wrote:
We've... Speak to the hand hold that.. I've been doing some home renovations and repairs and it has taken up a serious majority of my time this year..

I have to go to work.. to rest ... Laughing

Sadly.. no news.. for Operation X....
Spiders have once again attached it to the floor.. and a oil slick has formed from the oil drain back.. and engine seeps.. Confused

I've been in a VW.. slump.. in all honesty.. loosing some passion for the tin cans.. but have still been driving them..

I currently have .. 5 Vw's.. 3 road ready.. 2 awaiting their turn..
Its overwhelming what I've stashed away..

Current plans.. sell off some of the fleet (2).. but the real decision is which of the two last ones to keep.. a 62 Ragtop or a 61 Convertible..

Most likely..the Ragtop will go..
No rush .. nothing is eating me to sell quick.. .. but they sure take up the space.. which is my main problem.. the lack of..

In addition.. I bought a BIG truck.. 1977 Chevy HV70... with a Screamin' Detroit Diesel 6V53 Two stroke.. so in what spare time I've had.... has been on ..and all over it..
Old Detroits are what I cut my teeth on..... so instead of a red sports car... as a mid life crisis.... the gear head, old semi truck loving, gear jammer in me.. buys that.. Laughing
Wife says Im nuts.. .. yep and???? Anxious

No crisis.. just cant pass up a good deal.. Buy it when you find it.. cause ya may not have another shot at it..

Operation X will stay..it's all me.. top to bottom.. and I'll get it back out .. in time...

Thanks for the check in.. and bump.. Wink


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PostPosted: Wed Feb 22, 2017 5:43 pm    Post subject: Re: Operation X Volksrod Reply with quote

Update.....
Found and put on.. some 3 inch deep stainless trim rings for the deep rear wheels..

Laughing

Looks much better sitting in the cellar garage.. .. Confused

Hope to get a fresh battery .... and move some of those fluids soon..



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PostPosted: Sat Sep 30, 2017 10:21 am    Post subject: Re: Operation X Volksrod Reply with quote

Man.. it's been waaaaytoo long.. .. Confused

Pop talked me into following him and the Gray Ghost ...so...
after tweaking the carb, cleaning the points...killing the spiders and stink bugs.. . fired up the ole half breed and rolled it to a local cars and coffee.. .. (first one for me... ever)
Only on on my 5th cupppp.pp.p..ppp.... Laughing

Nice to see the crowd and lurkers still form around it..
Just something about it I guess. Anxious ..

Felt good..




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PostPosted: Sat Sep 30, 2017 5:44 pm    Post subject: Re: Operation X Volksrod Reply with quote

Nice shot. Cruized Bettie through the mountains today for a few hours. Wasn't such a loong trip, you could drive to the CWY show next weekend. Laughing
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 01, 2017 7:15 am    Post subject: Re: Operation X Volksrod Reply with quote

^... .. maybe will come West again .. but cant make the next one.. Confused

Has been a whirlwind summer with personal and home priorities.. ...and its surely continuing at least until the end of the year.... (sigh)...



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PostPosted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 4:16 pm    Post subject: Re: Operation X Volksrod Reply with quote

What the hell. You just gonna sit this year out? Laughing
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 11, 2018 7:57 am    Post subject: Re: Operation X Volksrod Reply with quote

vaughn bros. wrote:
What the hell. You just gonna sit this year out? Laughing


Well.. in the shadows ... .. while you've picked up the VW mojo... Applause ... I think... can see the light at the end of the tunnel on our.. Speak to the hand my hands on year long kitchen remodel... wait... that's no light... it s steam train headed straight for me... Shocked Like living in a live demolition and construction zone..

Plus.. too cold to drive the man made hacked up wind tunnel... Laughing
Op X isnt going anywhere... cant really ever sell it if I wanted to.. Shhh

Life sometimes takes priority too... Last year was a whirlwind.. and NOT any time at all for any sit snoozer car shows and hobby fun in general..

Trying to get it done .. well... together.. .. sigh.... so I can move towards the sale of at least 2 of my VW's..

I've made the decision I will keep one (really 3) .... but only "do" ONE more VW.. my 61 Convertible.
Sad to let two other solid cars go... but... just want to move forward rather than being bogged down with car projects and a fleet of tin cans..

Im a little burnt out on VWs again at the moment..

Plan to try to hit the Spring Farm show... with a trailer load of VW parts..

So sit out?? .. ha.. never... but man... I need a break...
Just hope its not my arm... or neck..

Thanks for checking in..


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PostPosted: Sun Feb 11, 2018 9:31 am    Post subject: Re: Operation X Volksrod Reply with quote

I hear ya brother. We cleaned house a few times thru the years. The spring farm sometimes sets things straight whether it's a move away or a move closer to the endless VW $ pit.
The Vaughn's are Still watching.
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