DJ's Oct '58 Coupe - Motor '57

djway3474 · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 11:09 pm Post subject:

I am running out of projects that I can get done with what I have sitting around now.
Soooooo, I had this spare link pin sitting around and.......

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Just in case I decide to make her sit a lil lower Smile

Probably a 2 inch narrowed beam.

I have found the place to get the lil gal taken down to bare so once I can get some help lifting her onto a trailer she will be neked Wink

djway3474 · Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 1:33 pm Post subject:

Dropped off the body and pan for blasting. A few misc parts for powder coating.
Then things start happening Cool

ScottDoonan · Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 1:35 pm Post subject:

Atta boy DJ, keep up the good work. Looks like it will all starting to coming together here soon.
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1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2

djway3474 · Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 4:04 pm Post subject:

Thank you for the encouragement.

Just need to drill the torsion bars for the lock bolt then cut off the excess bar.
Don't know if I will use it but it gives me options.

djway3474 · Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 10:26 pm Post subject:

Took the car and parts to a blast/powder coat shop. Did not come back all that clean so I spent quite a few days getting it ready for epoxy. Got the epoxy on the body, doors and lids. Lil bits still to go.
Pan in POR 15. Engine on the way back to assembled. Seats and other interior bits in Powder coat and should have the redoos back soon.
Used the lil HF sand blaster to clean up a bunch of parts and the front beam. A bunch to go still.
A few progress picts.

I need some time to rest now Confused

ScottDoonan · Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 10:58 pm Post subject:

Looking good bud. Hope all the duff is off and everything is sorted and sealed. Lot of elbow grease goes into what looks like a easy drop off and pick up to the local media blaster. You are looking good and glad it is moving forward, stoked for you.
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If you take time to do it, do it right and don't be so damn cheap.....🤙🏻

1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2

djway3474 · Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 11:06 pm Post subject:

First I did the trick Loren demonstrated with the heat to get big stuff, then blasted what was left, then hand sanded, then welded up the final few spots, then used metal prep everywhere, then sanded everything with the DA or hand sand, then degreased and wiped down, then the epoxy. I sure as heck hope I didn't skip a step cause this old body is complaining LOL

ScottDoonan · Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 11:11 pm Post subject:

You have done a fine job. If there is some stuff found, that's the beauty of DP. Cut it back work seal it back up. Your golden bud, check your PM when you can.
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If you take time to do it, do it right and don't be so damn cheap.....🤙🏻

1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2

d5626 · Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2014 11:23 am Post subject:

Car is looking great Dwayne and in a reasonable amount of time. All that work you've done and you still had the time and energy to make/source some of the hard to find parts for us. Thanks.

djway3474 · Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2014 11:42 am Post subject:

djway3474 · Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 9:46 am Post subject:

I have had some questions about the powder coating color to match the Stone Beige.
The sample at the shop was called Tank Tan. I saw some Dupont boxes sitting around so that may be who makes it.
I compared to some paint I had custom mixed and it was identical.
All of this was taken from the portion of the steering column that had been covered by the turn signal switch and still had a nice gloss to it.
DJ

djway3474 · Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2014 12:00 pm Post subject:

Mocked up the engine last night to see what I was still missing or need to clean, paint or replace. Looks like just a few odds n ends and she is ready for final assembly.

Painted the narrowed beam but still not sure it will be used. Options Options.
After applying the epoxy I found a few more small welding projects on the body and just one left to go.

Last time I talked with SMS they said the door panels would be just a few more weeks. Crossing fingers. I also ordered the headliner from them.

Too hot to work in the garage so I may do a little more art work on the parts runner. Yes I do get carried away with my projects LOL

captnslow · Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2014 11:24 pm Post subject:

Beautiful work. I hope I can develop skills like that someday. Smile

djway3474 · Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2014 11:29 pm Post subject:

ScottDoonan · Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2014 11:47 pm Post subject:

Looks good keep up the great work.
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If you take time to do it, do it right and don't be so damn cheap.....🤙🏻

1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2

djway3474 · Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2014 1:31 am Post subject:

Well lately all that has been going on is soak, scrub, blast and paint. Day after day.....
I have been testing additives to make the glove box repops water resistant. Still looking for the grab handle seals to see if I can repop those.
KGPR said they would have the felt strip clips by now but I don't see them so that job may be on the table again soon.
I am kinda stuck until I can get some more parts. Once those arrive I will be moving again.
Getting more flower power on the parts runner. Cool

djway3474 · Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 10:03 pm Post subject:

I spent a week in Nor Cal hunting VW and Pickin. I also had a private tour of the Resurrection Project and met Jason. He opened the shop just for me and shared the amazing work he is doing there. Very nice fellow. I found a bunch of bumper stickers for the Hippie Bus while up in Nevada City. Did you know there are young Hippie looking people all over up there? LOL
Here is a link to some old EconoMotors memorabilia that I came across

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7477324#7477324

I finally found some clips to hold my felt strip retainers. The pan is starting to be reassembled. Mike at House of Ghia has been helping me so now I have most of the remaining parts and rubber bits I need to finish the project.
I am at 1 year and 2 months waiting for my door panels and headliner from SMS in Oregon

I wanted to go to Gab-Fab and try to jet over to see Scott Doonan but I just ran out of time, and the patience of those with me LOL.
Had a great time and now back to work on the Ghia.

c21darrel · Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2014 11:59 am Post subject:

Sounds like a great trip! Jealous!
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djway3474 · Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:57 am Post subject:

Santa sent me some of his Elves to help. They said it was harder than they remember LOL.
I think the new front tranny rubber mount is off skew but I got it together.
Looks like the pan needs a good dusting Confused

Front beam next then brake lines and brakes and.....................


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