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PostPosted: Mon Sep 05, 2011 11:21 pm    Post subject: '61 Patina bug build 2" trans raise Reply with quote

Here's a build thread of what was destined to become a parts car for my '63. This cars been sitting in my yard for about two years now with the main idea of it being a parts car, but I've been back and forth on saving it or parting it. After taking a closer look at it I've decided to save the car, but have a little fun with it modification wise. I WANT THIS CAR TO BE LOW!

The plan..
2" transaxle raise
145 tires in the rear 135's up front
Raders
1776
nice interior
a few accessories
6" beam
and a few other things, keep watching

At the end of this build Ill have a video from start to finish.

Had a pretty busy weekend, but I found some time today to clean the inside of the car out. Hopefully next weekend I can really start making some real progress...

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on the way to the pressure wash bays
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all cleaned up. sort of Laughing
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Im looking for a pre-67 bus nosecone and hockey stick PM me if you got these two parts.
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 12:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Pulled out the beam yesterday... Im going to narrow it 6". This weekend I plan on getting the beam narrowed and start on the 2" trans raise.

Also found a fog light layin around and installed it
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Waiting on the parts to rebuild the fuel tap...
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 12:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

damn thats a good start. im goin to keep my eye on this one. how do you plan to tackle the trans raise cuz im thinkin about doin that to mine?
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 24, 2011 11:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Decided to tackle the trans raise this weekend instead. The rear package tray came out easier and faster than I thought it would. Also modified a solid trans mount to get a 2" trans raise. I plan on getting the mid mount made tomorrow and welding back in the package tray.




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PostPosted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 6:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looking forward to seeing this done!

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PostPosted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 8:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cool. I also want to see more of this.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 12:09 pm    Post subject: Re: '61 Patina bug build Reply with quote

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Ignoring the vehicles in the background, this pic looks like it could've been taken back in 1977...lol..
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 26, 2011 10:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Started working on this yesterday and I was making pretty good progress, then the power went out.... So I didnt get anything done other than the mid mount bracket. Instead I headed up to my buddies house and picked up my motorcycle I've been storing there, now that I have some other projects out of the way and more room.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 26, 2011 10:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

nice build. Your bike is amazing!
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 26, 2011 6:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

can we get some details on the bike?
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 27, 2011 10:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks guys

Its a 1981 yamaha xs650 with a TC Brothers hardtail kit, foot controls and drag bars by TC as well. Also it has a single down tube conversion that was done by the PO. Im going to drive the bug during the winter and build this up. Im going to go with a 750 big bore kit and I might rephase the engine as well. It needs to be gone through completely its just mocked up right now.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 12:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Didnt get much done yesterday... I spent a half hour getiing the transaxle all centered up and welded in the mid mount. Started laying out all the cleaned front suspension pieces. Im going to start on the beam tomorrow, also while I was workin on the mid mount my 135's from Coker Tire showed up. I'd like to run a 165 in the rear but if they rub I'll run 145's so Im just waiting to set the car on the ground and see what fits.

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 2:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Im looking forward to following this post as I too wish to perform a transmission raise in my car. So from this pics, it looks like you took the 1" kit and just welded another inch of metal in place to make it 2"? Can you go 3"?
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 5:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Its actually a transaxle solid mount kit that eliminates the stock rubber mounts. So its taller to compensate for the now missing rubber mounts. I picked up some 2" flat stock and spliced it in. You can go 3" or more but you wont be able to keep the shift rod in the tunnel. Im going to use a bus nosecone and hockey stick to keep the shift rod in the tunnel. There's really no need for more than a 2" raise. Unless your building a drag car and you want to run taller/wider tires and want to eliminate camber and have a set ride height. Also if you go 3" or more you'll run into issues with the fan shroud hitting the decklid hinges as well.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 7:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very nice work.

Parts car? That bug is nice.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 7:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Very nice work.

Parts car? That bug is nice.


I was thinking the same thing......we dont call those parts cars in the northeast thats for sure !!!!! Hell, over here it could be rusted to the roof and its a normal project car !!! It amazes me what the people in dry areas consider too rusty.

Glad you didnt cut it up for parts. Looks real good. The XS650 is nice too, Im building the same style XS650 myself.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 9:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great progress so far, cant wait to see it on the ground.
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 2:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Set the rear on the ground today and a 165 fits now that there's less camber at this height with the trans raise. I just finished assembling my drop spindles so the plan is to finish up the beam today...
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 7:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice build thread so far, I have a whole 2" raise set up also but no car for it anymore. So I will live vicariously through your thread Laughing Keep up the good work.
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 10:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Decided to paint the trunk before I started installing the beam so I spent most the day prepping it for paint. Im going to paint the interior and engine bay also.

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Also picked up a transaxle that I hope works, still no luck on a bus nosecone though...
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