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blakehathaway Samba Member
Joined: June 12, 2007 Posts: 115 Location: Portsmouth, RI
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Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:26 am Post subject: 1962 Sedan Restoration |
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This project started back in 2007 but I'm finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I've never actually driven this car and it has travelled with me to 3 states and 4 garages. I've learned a lot a long the way, and I'm well aware this car won't be perfect. It is everything I could want out of a project with my father and I, he's 72 and I'm 32, and I will be proud to drive it every chance i get.
Some questions that might come up:
New pans done by Tim Scheller at 401 Restos
Metal work being completed locally (in RI) by Mk1 Tink - aka Chris Johnsen
Exterior color will be Porsche Macadamia Metallic Brown
Interior will be two-tone White and dark red (as seen in the door panel picture, seats are also new and in the process of being assembled.
Car will have pop-outs, lowered on a 5" narrowed beam, drop spindles, Radar 15x5 wheels, Huls seat recliners, and a few other obscure parts.
Here is a picture history from the last 6 years.
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esde Samba Member
Joined: October 20, 2007 Posts: 5927 Location: central rust belt
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Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:36 am Post subject: |
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Looks nice. I know all too well what it's like to move projects, and lose parts, interest, time..
Why the switch from wide 5 to 4 and maybe back to wide 5 Radars? |
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blakehathaway Samba Member
Joined: June 12, 2007 Posts: 115 Location: Portsmouth, RI
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Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:59 am Post subject: |
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esde wrote: |
Looks nice. I know all too well what it's like to move projects, and lose parts, interest, time..
Why the switch from wide 5 to 4 and maybe back to wide 5 Radars? |
The 4's were from a car my dad has and to be honest, they had tires, so I tossed them on to allow the pan to be more mobile. |
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mykidsbug Samba Member
Joined: April 07, 2011 Posts: 473 Location: SoSo Cal LA
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Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 10:54 am Post subject: |
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really it a nice job! good luck on finishing on your time expected.. |
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blakehathaway Samba Member
Joined: June 12, 2007 Posts: 115 Location: Portsmouth, RI
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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 3:47 pm Post subject: |
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found some crust which will be addressed this week
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wayne1230cars Samba Member
Joined: April 05, 2010 Posts: 2684 Location: Canada
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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 7:18 pm Post subject: |
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Very impressive work! Keep the pics coming. _________________ 1960 beetle
1970 beetle convertible |
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62 Dave Samba Member
Joined: August 31, 2012 Posts: 121 Location: SoCal
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 11:04 am Post subject: |
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looks great! Are you doing the welding work yourself? _________________ Dave
62 Type 1 sunroof
64 Ghia hardtop
69 Type 1, 68 Type 1, 73 914 2.0, 76 911S Targa....all gone but not forgotten |
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blakehathaway Samba Member
Joined: June 12, 2007 Posts: 115 Location: Portsmouth, RI
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 11:13 am Post subject: |
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62 Dave wrote: |
looks great! Are you doing the welding work yourself? |
Thanks Dave.
I am using a local resource to do all the welding. He is a commercial welder and does automotive as a hobby. He is very meticulous and I couldn't be happier with the work so far. He doesn't have a shop, but his equipment is pretty portable, so i just set him up in a spare garage i had.
He is out of RI. I'm not sure if you are local, but I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for work.
Blake |
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drscope Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2007 Posts: 15273 Location: Baltimore, Maryland USA
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 2:01 pm Post subject: |
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This would be a good time to get rid of those bitchin red urethane transmission mounts and replace them with good german stuff that works.
Looks like you're having fun! And nice looking work! _________________ Mother Nature is a Mean Evil Bitch! |
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blakehathaway Samba Member
Joined: June 12, 2007 Posts: 115 Location: Portsmouth, RI
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Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 8:37 am Post subject: |
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drscope wrote: |
This would be a good time to get rid of those bitchin red urethane transmission mounts and replace them with good german stuff that works.
Looks like you're having fun! And nice looking work! |
Do you have a recommendation for a better mount? The car will be driven about 2500 miles per year and i figured the red mounts would be sufficient. I have no experience with them, so if you can provide a link or a company that i can look into for replacement, I would appreciate it.
Thanks,
Blake |
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Hugo Stiglitz Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2009 Posts: 782 Location: Southern California
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Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 1:35 pm Post subject: |
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blakehathaway wrote: |
drscope wrote: |
This would be a good time to get rid of those bitchin red urethane transmission mounts and replace them with good german stuff that works.
Looks like you're having fun! And nice looking work! |
Do you have a recommendation for a better mount? The car will be driven about 2500 miles per year and i figured the red mounts would be sufficient. I have no experience with them, so if you can provide a link or a company that i can look into for replacement, I would appreciate it.
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Go with original German mounts (typically black rubber), or Rhino Mounts from CB.
http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/wolfsburg_new/transmissions/cradle_mounts.cfm
http://www.cbperformance.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=6212
Rhino mounts will be much stiffer, thus transfer noise and vibration to the cab easily. _________________ '63 slow n low build thread...
Jay Leno's Garage
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blakehathaway Samba Member
Joined: June 12, 2007 Posts: 115 Location: Portsmouth, RI
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Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 3:16 pm Post subject: |
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Thank You! new mounts ordered.
What are the poly mounts traditionally used for? |
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blakehathaway Samba Member
Joined: June 12, 2007 Posts: 115 Location: Portsmouth, RI
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Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 6:11 am Post subject: |
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Found a rust / dent free quarter in California that got delivered last week. My welder is in the process of moving, so I won't have any updates for a week or so. Thanks A-Team Bugs in San Jose.
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glutamodo The Android
Joined: July 13, 2004 Posts: 26302 Location: Douglas, WY
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Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 9:27 am Post subject: Re: 1962 Sedan Restoration |
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blakehathaway wrote: |
This project started back in 2007
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Do you still have those axle boot seams pointed straight up? That's a no-no. Swingaxle movement with them up like that will cause undue stress on those boots and cause them to fail prematurely, as it will be pulling hard on that whole sealing seam with every bump.
The factory wanted them horizontally towards the rear. I've always angled the seam up from there (yellow arrow), but still far from straight up!
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blakehathaway Samba Member
Joined: June 12, 2007 Posts: 115 Location: Portsmouth, RI
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Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 9:31 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the tip Andy. I'll make a note to check them out next time i am at the garage. I believe they have been adjusted, but I appreciate the heads up and will make sure to change them accordingly. |
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blakehathaway Samba Member
Joined: June 12, 2007 Posts: 115 Location: Portsmouth, RI
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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 10:10 am Post subject: |
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Some heart-breaking news. Just found out the B-pillar is twisted and when the car was "repaired" in the late 70's/early 80's it was done so poorly they never actually fixed the pillar and it, in turn, pulled the roof down. Unfortunately this means the door will never close properly and the gaps will be off. I had assumed the door alignment would be addressed with the new quarter, but after talking with my welder, I made a tough decision that I will probably look for a new shell. Silver lining, i can get the ragtop i always wanted, and i will have any panel needed for repair.
I know it's probably not that bad, however after all this time and money, i don't want to settle for ok, and I know my personality. I will never be able to get past it and probably regret it. |
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bugandxbandme Samba Member
Joined: November 09, 2009 Posts: 162 Location: Richmond, VA
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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 2:18 pm Post subject: |
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blakehathaway wrote: |
Thank You! new mounts ordered.
What are the poly mounts traditionally used for? |
Creating chassis vibration |
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blakehathaway Samba Member
Joined: June 12, 2007 Posts: 115 Location: Portsmouth, RI
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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 2:26 pm Post subject: |
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bugandxbandme wrote: |
Creating chassis vibration |
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bill may Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2003 Posts: 14160 Location: san diego,ca
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paulsvwbug Samba Member
Joined: May 21, 2006 Posts: 447
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 4:37 pm Post subject: |
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Your project is looking good, I like watching builds like this, but....I have one suggestion. Since you have the o.g. air cleaner, why not use it? Those chrome air cleaners are tacky, doesn't fit the look of the engine and will not help the engine run better, you should polish up the o.g. and use it |
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