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Volkswagenaholic Samba Member
Joined: June 08, 2005 Posts: 845 Location: Grand Rapids, MI
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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Loving this build and the new color choice! How about adding a set of Airkewld wheels? They make some really awesome stuff. _________________ 1974 Superbeetle 1641cc 17.9@72mph, 1957 Ragtop, 1967 Cal-Looker, 1993 Corrado SLC 3.6L, 1992 Passat 20v, 2010 Sportwagen TDI, 2022 Tiguan SE-R Line Black
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jasoncardenas21 Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2008 Posts: 207 Location: Hawthorne, NV
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Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 10:43 am Post subject: |
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Volkswagenaholic wrote: |
Loving this build and the new color choice! How about adding a set of Airkewld wheels? They make some really awesome stuff. |
I'd love to add a set of Airkewld Wheels, but for now that isn't in my budget. Those and disc brakes are definitely something that I plan to add in the future though.
Right now, I'm just going to use my stock 8 spoke's and powder coat the spokes orange, should look pretty good.
Update on the paint....$1800/Gallon. Looks like I'm going to find an alternate orange.
Here are a few pics of the front end installation.
Through rods installed. Washer/Thrust Bearing/Washer/Round Nut
Completed with Through Rod cleaned up.
Trailing Arms, Spindles and Backing Plates installed.
Front Brakes Rebuilt
Pedal Assembly Complete with Creative Customs clutch upgrade shaft kit.
View of Pan
Before/After of Pan
Everyone have a good one. Hope to have the tires on, air hooked up and a testing video posted this weekend.
No work on Sunday though. GO 49ERS. Can't believe it's been 18 years. _________________ Today is the youngest you will be for the rest of your life, live it that way.
Stanford Cardinal for Life
Restore of my 1969 Beetle
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=501338
1970 Bay Window Bus Project
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=541529
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jhicken Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2003 Posts: 9466 Location: Fallbrook, CA
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Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 11:05 am Post subject: |
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Your new color is a great choice, I got a buddy who painted his car a similar color [HOK tangelo pearl] on his '70. It looks fantastic, specially in the sun. This car is top notch, custom all the way.
-jeffrey _________________ Der Kleiner Kampfwagens |
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jasoncardenas21 Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2008 Posts: 207 Location: Hawthorne, NV
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Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2013 9:25 am Post subject: |
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@jhicken Thanks for those pics, that is exactly the color that I'm looking for. I went to talk to a PPG rep at T&H Paints in Carson City yesterday and he mixed me up a color to take home and spray on something to get an idea of what I picked.
Probably spray a motorcycle helmet to see what it is like. I'll post more pics as soon as I get it sprayed. _________________ Today is the youngest you will be for the rest of your life, live it that way.
Stanford Cardinal for Life
Restore of my 1969 Beetle
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=501338
1970 Bay Window Bus Project
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=541529
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jhicken Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2003 Posts: 9466 Location: Fallbrook, CA
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Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2013 9:27 am Post subject: |
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Pete's car is House of Kolor Tangelo Pearl if you want to compare.
-jeffrey _________________ Der Kleiner Kampfwagens |
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jasoncardenas21 Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2008 Posts: 207 Location: Hawthorne, NV
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Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2013 9:39 am Post subject: |
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jhicken wrote: |
Pete's car is House of Kolor Tangelo Pearl if you want to compare.
-jeffrey |
After I seen your post, that is what I compared it too. My buddy went to the Grand National Roadster Show this past weekend and picked me up all of the HOK information. Great Stuff. _________________ Today is the youngest you will be for the rest of your life, live it that way.
Stanford Cardinal for Life
Restore of my 1969 Beetle
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=501338
1970 Bay Window Bus Project
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=541529
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jhicken Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2003 Posts: 9466 Location: Fallbrook, CA
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Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2013 9:53 am Post subject: |
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I miss going to that show, after moving east, it's one of my regrets. Lead East is pretty dam cool for customs, however it doesn't compare to the Grand National.
-jeffrey _________________ Der Kleiner Kampfwagens |
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jasoncardenas21 Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2008 Posts: 207 Location: Hawthorne, NV
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Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 8:03 pm Post subject: |
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Ahhhhh....Time for another update for you.
Well, the rolling chassis is about 98% complete. Only thing left is to powder coat the E-Brake handle and Shifter Rod and get that stuff installed. Also need to adjust the front camber on the passenger tire.
I actually bought the paint and painted a little toy bug and it looks amazing.
The last time this bug will be blue. On the way to get sandblasted.
Got it back and found quite a bit of history with the sand blast. Front clip was replaced and you can see where some of the old dents were. Luckily I was able to talk to the previous owner that had it a mere 23 years ago and he told me everything. Front was backed into by a semi, he shaved all the chrome and blinkers. Car has been painted a total of 5 times since he and I have had it...he is a body man.
I put the tires on, hooked up the air ride and as Pete at Airkewld says.... Rock Bottom
These are my old tires and rims. I'll be painting the spokes of the wheels to match the car and putting 145/15 up front. Going to take off those crazy center caps too.
Lastly, here is the video of the air ride in action. Front doesn't have a ton of weight on it so I pushed it down with my foot.
Link
Hope you enjoy, I know that I am. _________________ Today is the youngest you will be for the rest of your life, live it that way.
Stanford Cardinal for Life
Restore of my 1969 Beetle
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=501338
1970 Bay Window Bus Project
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=541529
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kyleader Samba Member
Joined: February 08, 2011 Posts: 519 Location: CA
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redrum7 Samba Member
Joined: July 26, 2011 Posts: 12
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:45 am Post subject: |
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Great stuff here...Looking forward to seeing the end result |
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VolkDubz Samba Member
Joined: October 10, 2005 Posts: 906
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Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 7:15 pm Post subject: |
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very nice |
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jasoncardenas21 Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2008 Posts: 207 Location: Hawthorne, NV
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Posted: Thu Dec 19, 2013 6:32 pm Post subject: |
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Just wanted to let you all know that this thread is not dead. Looking to get the body painted over the Christmas holiday. Keep your eyes out for a lot more updates.
Project deadline is April 2014 _________________ Today is the youngest you will be for the rest of your life, live it that way.
Stanford Cardinal for Life
Restore of my 1969 Beetle
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=501338
1970 Bay Window Bus Project
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=541529
1969 VW Westy is current project |
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S4ski Samba Member
Joined: July 03, 2013 Posts: 1 Location: Long Island NY
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Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2013 5:42 pm Post subject: |
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So any tips or tricks about putting in the rear bags? I have a 69 also with the same bag set up and will be getting ready after the holidays to put it together |
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Airkewld Samba Member
Joined: November 14, 2003 Posts: 3149 Location: Goodyear, AZ USA
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Tazzilla Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2008 Posts: 174 Location: Nampa, Idaho
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Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2014 7:18 pm Post subject: |
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man show more that is a awesome build |
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zodlaw Samba Member
Joined: July 27, 2005 Posts: 504 Location: Battle Ground, Wa.
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Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2014 9:16 pm Post subject: |
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Update?.... Picking up a 69 in a few weeks following very closely. :) |
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SpyII Samba Member
Joined: August 31, 2013 Posts: 1 Location: South Africa
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Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 8:59 pm Post subject: |
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This is one cool build |
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zodlaw Samba Member
Joined: July 27, 2005 Posts: 504 Location: Battle Ground, Wa.
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beerismywater Samba Member
Joined: October 16, 2003 Posts: 37
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Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2014 7:03 pm Post subject: Line Route |
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With the body on, where did you route the front air lines? |
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