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vugbug68 · Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2015 6:20 pm Post subject:

Now that's a turbo!!
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GArBa · Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 12:46 am Post subject:

technically that's not a turbo but an electric supercharger... nice idea, poor execution.

unless it's just some random stuff put there to enhance the steampunk look of the car.
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Mayor Marion Berry · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 2:10 pm Post subject:

Does this "1300" in my 59 bug count? It's a frankenstein, I think every major part came from a different year bug.

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How many different wrong things can you spot?
I'm asking because I have no idea

vugbug68 · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 3:28 pm Post subject:

Actually it looks pretty good just needs the heater hoses and the pre heat hose to the air cleaner, I hear the yellow coil will add 10 hp
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caleb0101 · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 5:58 pm Post subject:

G-wood Todd · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 9:32 pm Post subject:

Its a nice balance of yellow between the coil and vacuum plugs on the carb. Yellow plug wires would really set it off nicely. Wink

On a serious note, is the vacuum port on the manifold below the carb plugged? Looks like a hose sticking out with nothing on the end.
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Mayor Marion Berry · Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2015 1:54 pm Post subject:

It might be, I have zero clue. This is my first bug (car with a carb for that matter) and I got it like that. Thanks for the heads up about the vacuum port, I'll take a gander or two. I was told the carb was from a 69 or 70 if that helps

So far I replaced the wiring between the generator and 12v regulator with wider gauge wiring. Next up in terms of the engine, I have to relocate that fuel filter sitting in the back for something less blow-uppy. On a good note it runs way better than it looks. Today it started up now problem in 30 degree weather with a shitball battery. Woot!

Joel · Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 5:03 pm Post subject:

vwsonmybrain · Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 4:33 am Post subject:

From another thread...there might be enough here to support a research paper or something:

j.goodspeed · Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 3:11 pm Post subject:

EverettB · Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 5:39 pm Post subject:

VeeDubWolf · Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 9:56 pm Post subject:

Air-Cooled Head · Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2015 10:24 am Post subject:

vwsonmybrain · Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2015 10:22 pm Post subject:

wythac · Samba Member Joined: August 02, 2004 Posts: 2791

I just threw up a little bit. Nice detail work but awful color choice and some things painted that just shouldn't be..

fabricator john · Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2015 5:09 pm Post subject:

80s yeah,,, um well,,, what can i say , i lived through it ,worked at vw shops then ,drove a mini truck draggin the ground , that stuff was hot at the time before it went all tweed and billet ..we are all more better now ....
fabricator john

Joel · Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2015 1:47 am Post subject:

So I thought the typical Aussie 70s/80s 12 volt conversion might be the worst of this ones problems,

Then I saw the other side of the shroud.......

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VeeDubWolf · Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2015 3:06 am Post subject:


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