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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11056 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 5:55 pm Post subject: |
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TequilaSunSet wrote: |
Got my popcorn and chocolate Easter bunny... where are the project updates? |
Rolled Operation X out in between rain showers and filled the fuel tank with high quality Premium....
Ahhhhh...the smell of fossil fuels burning.... _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
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poomwah Samba Member
Joined: February 02, 2011 Posts: 1124 Location: NW ohio
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Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 11:43 am Post subject: |
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this has been a VERY enjoyable thread. There are some amazingly skilled people in here.
I love volksrods too. I gave up on mine recently.
this is as far as I got
_________________ Rocco- my build thread
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=479675 |
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11056 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 12:00 pm Post subject: |
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poomwah wrote: |
I love volksrods too. I gave up on mine recently.
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And.....why... Looks like you were heading in a good direction.. slots fit the look.. _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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aaronr25 Samba Member
Joined: September 06, 2009 Posts: 267 Location: NW Arkansas
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Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 12:39 pm Post subject: |
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I dig the slots ! _________________ 65 Bug
66 Landcruiser FJ40
Life's too short to drive a stock VW |
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poomwah Samba Member
Joined: February 02, 2011 Posts: 1124 Location: NW ohio
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Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 12:58 pm Post subject: |
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it really wasn't what I wanted to do with it, at least not my first choice anyway. I have a vivid picture in my head of what I want it to look like when I'm done. I ran into some trouble getting parts and decided to go with my second choice... volksrod.
Then I got burnt out on it because I felt like I was constantly making sacrifices. Like the way I wanted the dash and instrumentation... I didn't feel like it would "work" for a volksrod, so I tried to come up with the best compromise. The seats I wanted just didn't seem to work for a volksrod. The exhaust I wanted, etc etc. I wound up constantly trying to figure out what I could do to make it how I thought it should be, but still make myself happy. When I say "wouldn't work for a volksrod" I mean from MY perspective.
There were also other things that contributed to giving up . MY conception of a volksrod is either a roadster or a choptop. I don't have a garage so the roadster was out, and I don't have the skills, money, or equipment to chop a top, and I sure don't have the balls to cut a windshield. LOL.
So, I haven't given up on the car, just on it being a volksrod, I have resolved to make it the way I wanted, even if it takes longer. _________________ Rocco- my build thread
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11056 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 1:45 pm Post subject: |
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aaronr25 wrote: |
I dig the slots ! |
Definitely...
poomwah wrote: |
. MY conception of a volksrod is either a roadster or a choptop. . |
I hear ya.. we are our own and biggest critics for sure..
Im a Drive it kinda guy... if you dont like it... I could care less.. but I HAVE to like it..
Judging by a quick skim of the Rocco Baja build... to Rocco Volksjarod, and now back to Baja.???? You have a hard time making yourself happy... Thats a big key with building a car from scratch... pleasing yourself...If you really nit pick it... it will never be done. You must create to your ability, and if you cant... time to pay those who can..
You can give the illusion of a chop top with a visor... ....
Volksrods DONT have to always have a chop top..
_________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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poomwah Samba Member
Joined: February 02, 2011 Posts: 1124 Location: NW ohio
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Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 2:35 pm Post subject: |
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Ken,
you are totally correct, I have had a hard time making myself with this project. I've been trying to do what I can with what I have and a super limited budget. The reason I have flip flopped so much is because , like I said, I kept settling for something I thought I could live with just for the sake of getting it done.
Now, I've realized if I'm going to be happy with it, I have to do it the way I want it, even if it takes a decade or more.
SOMEDAY, it will be a slammed baja. Then if I ever have a garage, I'll build a volksrod roadster :]
I really like the visor , by the way. _________________ Rocco- my build thread
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sixfootdan Samba Smartass
Joined: February 13, 2002 Posts: 4848 Location: \Lo*ca"tion\, n. 1. The act or process of locating.
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Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 7:25 pm Post subject: |
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Wow somebody referenced my bug, I've made the big time. It looks like this now. _________________ Schrodinger's cat walked into a bar and it didn't.
GO SEAHAWKS!!! |
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11056 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 9:52 am Post subject: |
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sixfootdan wrote: |
Wow somebody referenced my bug, I've made the big time. . |
Boy.... you HAVE been out for a while havent ya.. _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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vintagevolks Samba Member
Joined: December 11, 2000 Posts: 2476 Location: Montana
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Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2014 10:25 am Post subject: |
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Anyone made one out of a Notchback yet? That would be cool to see! _________________ 59 Ragtop
65 Restored Kombi... Went to the UK |
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my70conv Samba Member
Joined: March 18, 2014 Posts: 1 Location: WINCHESTER
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Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2014 9:54 am Post subject: lowering my 70 conv |
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older Nissan pickup shocks , will they work? Lowering a 70 conv |
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11056 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2014 10:10 am Post subject: Re: lowering my 70 conv |
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my70conv wrote: |
older Nissan pickup shocks , will they work? Lowering a 70 conv |
May want to ask here... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=143095 _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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Mike Fisher Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006 Posts: 17970 Location: Eugene, OR
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TequilaSunSet Samba Member
Joined: May 30, 2012 Posts: 2109 Location: Philippines
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Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2014 12:11 pm Post subject: |
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Nice photoshop _________________ Don't harsh my mellow...
1985 Hightower Vanagon 1.8T- Gone
1972 Panel Bus- Gone
1967 Bug- Gone
1964 Euro Sunroof Bug- Gone
1969/72/63 Sunroof Bug- Gone
1975 Brazilian Bug in the Philippines 🇵🇭- New to me |
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lil DUC Samba Member
Joined: February 04, 2014 Posts: 9
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 9:04 pm Post subject: Volksrod newby |
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Ok so I just bought my first beetle with intensions of building a volksrod. This may be a stupid question but I'm a total newby at this. If I install a 10" beam extender, should I also install a new frame head brace, or can I just install the beam extender itself? |
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ChrisMac Samba Member
Joined: November 09, 2004 Posts: 155 Location: Waterville, Maine
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Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 3:36 am Post subject: Re: Volksrod newby |
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lil DUC wrote: |
Ok so I just bought my first beetle with intensions of building a volksrod. This may be a stupid question but I'm a total newby at this. If I install a 10" beam extender, should I also install a new frame head brace, or can I just install the beam extender itself? |
BRACE IT ! _________________ Click to view image |
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11056 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 6:02 am Post subject: Re: Volksrod newby |
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ChrisMac wrote: |
lil DUC wrote: |
Ok so I just bought my first beetle with intensions of building a volksrod. This may be a stupid question but I'm a total newby at this. If I install a 10" beam extender, should I also install a new frame head brace, or can I just install the beam extender itself? |
BRACE IT ! |
X2... definitely...!!!
If the upper beam to body mount is eliminated.. it eliminates the upper support fot the entire frame head.
Thats a TON of leverage without anything keeping it from folding into a fortune cookie...
http://www.volksrods.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30198
Link
_________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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lil DUC Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 7:42 am Post subject: |
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Volkswagnut and ChrisMac, thanks for the replies. I found a whole package on volksrodshop.com for $700 I think I'm goin to go with.
Maybe another rookie question, but when you chop the top do you have to have custom class made or have the existing glass altered? Man I feel like a real rookie with all my questions. I got lots, but I jus wanna make sure I'm doin this right and I don't wanna end up with a pile crap that wasn't done correctly. |
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11056 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:29 am Post subject: |
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Extender and Frame Head braces in the classified..
You can decide on which and who you want to go with..
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/search.php?...ton=Search
All glass will need to be custom made for a chop top.
The laminated windshield is the only glass that can be cut down.
ALL the others are tempered.. which means.. in most cases once formed it cant be cut.
Some have sanded, sand blasted, water jetted, tempered glass.. other have simply made a pile of fragments.
New side and door glass can be cut from laminated glass from templates .. but always think and plan during your build... what to do for the rear body window.
Lexan can carefully be heated to bend and form... but sometimes looks likes fun house glass.
. _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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lil DUC Samba Member
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Thanks Volkswagnut. Can't wait to wait to get this project underway. Gotta save up a lil cash. |
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