Building our Allison Daytona Dune Buggy

herkster · Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 7:41 am Post subject:

Hi All,

Hi Torque starter installed last night.

Pulled apart Type 2 CVs. Two really good ones, one that's okay, and a last one that's done. I'm considering new CVs all around to solve the problem.

Anyone have thoughts to the Type 2 Chinese CVs? I'm not a huge fan due to them being chinese manufacture but its about all that's available. If they are okay then I'll go that way..if not I'll keep cleaning and sorting old ones. I do have all new CV bolts to use. I figured we should have the new strength there.

Is there a Picture limit on the Samba? I seemed to have reached the quota....

Thanks!

Herk

herkster · Posted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 6:08 pm Post subject:

well we bought all new cvs, boots and axles. Installed all after greasing tonight...Type 2 everything for strength.

Starting to work on body and preparing the car for the engine to be ordered from Outback Motorsports.

Looks like the pictures are back up and running...New trans and shifter installed too...

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TBUGGY · Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 5:37 pm Post subject:

Herkster
Looking good ----keep up good work

TBUGGY

herkster · Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2013 7:41 am Post subject:

If you are all looking for a laugh...here's me with the car ages ago...I can't wait to see it back up and running...The engine was ordered this week from Outfront (Jeremy)and the fuel tank is currently being reworked for fuel injection. Lastly the new and custom gauges from Speedhut / Revolution style are ordered.

Mike_CNYBuggy · Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2013 7:46 am Post subject:

Your build looks top notch. My friend has a Daytona and it's a quality body for sure.

Are you going to be installing any sort of security system/gps locator in case it gets jacked again?
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herkster · Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2013 7:51 am Post subject:

Hi Mike. Absolutely! This one won't leave me again easily.

herkster · Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 1:34 pm Post subject:

I visited the fuel tank people today...its a process and they look to have been doing a good job. the fuel tank, although not pretty yet, is purpose made for this car and has the filler in a certain spot of the cowl.

here's some pictures...

new fuel tank filler installed in old tank...getting ready to prep for coating...

new return for fuel injection

cut for internal cleaning of tank

new lower bung for main feed to fuel pump

herkster · Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 6:49 pm Post subject:

Finished out the gauge layout tonight...off to the cutter!

herkster · Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 7:07 pm Post subject:

New layouts from speed hut came in. Nice work and a custom touch of the car logo.

herkster · Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2013 1:42 pm Post subject:

the new gauges arrived today! Wow!

vponder · Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2013 4:39 am Post subject:

Your buggy is really nice cant wait to see it finished I like the color cobo it was with you in the pic, I have a long body Allison that extra room in the back makes difference for riding family. Im a Detective here and I love to get people property back in cases that are assigned to me sorry the cops treated you that way when you found it. Im in south Ga above Tallahassee fl Im hopeing to ride today its been awhile since I was able to take it out. cant wait to see more pics of your build keep up the good work your doing right thats for sure. v

herkster · Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2013 5:37 pm Post subject:

Haven't posted in a awhile...

Here's the seats for the dune. Believe it or not they are from a smart car. They look good and fit well. Backing plates through the pan are complete and installed. Only one issue...the seat belt tensioner must be removed off the seats to fit the new roll bar. I dropped off the seats to the interior shop to have them removed Saturday afternoon. They should be done in a week.

More done today on the dune. Figured out we will have to make a few changes in the gas tank before final assembly. The neck is too short and will have to be changed/ lengthened.

Then we installed the engine. No big problems but had to clearance a motor mount on the right passenger side. Loctite on all mounting bolts and checked the motor mounts before assembly. It slid right in! Subaru power! Lots to do yet including electrical, exhaust, cooling, some fabrication, body work and paint, some interior work too. Looks really good though....I like the stance. May be done by summer or at least running

this is a top down pic looking through the top inspection hole...

I like the stance...

herkster · Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2013 9:32 am Post subject:

Hi all,

quick question...

I mounted the engine in the car and put it on the ground. The Spring plates for the IRS should "just" lift off the stops right? They should not be sitting on the at the lower limit at rest?

Other question. One of the rubber bump stops is missing and the bolt is broken off the arm. I have new stops but should i be concerned about the upper limit? Sounds silly but being a street car i wasn't sure if it was going to be an issue. If it is I'll to extract the broken bolt and reinstall another bump stop mount. Not mind bending but if no issue I'll leave them alone.

Thanks,

Herk

herkster · Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2014 8:32 am Post subject:

thanks to all that responded to the other thread on bump stops...that helped!

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=580223&highlight=bump+stop

Also I'm looking for ideas on the gas tank filler we had redone. The filler can only stick out so much to engage the cap BUT what I need to do is make a finishing plate or a grommet ( a thin one!) to take up the roughed in area around the cap. When the cap is on its tough to see around it but over time the cap will rub the paint when finished and I'm sure that's no good...ideas?

herkster · Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2014 8:41 am Post subject:

Got the rear seat support in. This time I hid the lag bolts in the tunnel and side of underbody in a new piece of 2 x 6 PT that the seat sits on and did away with the L brackets from the last build. I still have a bit of work on the vertical portion of the rear seat once we see the radiator fit. Overall its much more sturdy. the lower PT will be covered in carpet at a later date.

I'll send it out for recover of the seats in the future.

Awaiting the final build on the radiator. This weekend I will fit the tail lights then strip and silver paint the tail light housings.

joescoolcustoms · Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2014 9:59 am Post subject:

How big a hole is in the hood and what diameter is the filler neck?
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herkster · Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2014 10:26 am Post subject:

filler neck is 2.5 inches. the hole is roughly 2 and 5/8 in most spots, maybe a bit more.

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What a cool story, a cool car, and a great family legacy project.

SBD · Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2014 10:45 am Post subject:

joescoolcustoms · Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2014 10:47 am Post subject:

I have used the Norton Motorcycle flip cap and a '68 chevy truck filler neck gasket.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Monza-Cap-21-2-Alloy-Fuel-...mp;vxp=mtr
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