My First 53 Zwitter !

GERMANAIRE · Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 6:26 pm Post subject: My First 53 Zwitter !

Well got to clean up transmission today and it came out pretty good.
Should have axles, disc breaks, master cylinder and brake lines done this weekend. Beam, dropped spindles and steering box by mid next week and on its wheels it goes. Camber and alignment should be easier since its just a chassis. Engine tins will be painted and engine put together with exhaust and mounted. Getting close to a built chassis. Cool

Then on to the body, wish me Luck! Shocked

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bally · Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 11:20 pm Post subject:

Trans is looking good - how long did that take? Are you planning on coating it with something to keep it looking that good or just let it dull down naturally?
Did you block the axle tube holes with something to stop any debris getting in there?

Good work on the pan - good luck with the body Smile

Dave

RAMZROD · Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2013 1:43 pm Post subject:

Looks good Peter! Not surprised at all with the level of perfection going into this.
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GERMANAIRE · Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 5:49 pm Post subject:

GERMANAIRE · Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 6:19 pm Post subject: My First 53 Zwitter !

Here are some pics of what I have been doing to the chassis, tranny, front beam and disc brakes. I also changed out choke cable, accelerator cable, heater cable, clutch cable and added rear brake soft and hard lines as well as main line from front to rear. Cut some small pieces of fuel line and put on main brake line to protect and works well. Have almost all pieces of front beam done and will be finishing by this weekend hopefully as putting a time limit on a build does not always work out Wink

. Well its coming along well and hope to start on the body soon cant wait! Very Happy

Zwitterkafer · Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 9:45 pm Post subject:

Wow, that's some serious stopping power you installed there! Tip: Rotate the axle boots a little, so that the screwed rubber flanges point more to the back of the car instead of straight up. I've heard that they flex easier that way and it may prevent a leak.
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ern · Samba Member Joined: January 04, 2007 Posts: 1549

Pete... that chassis is looking SICK! Amazing work bro!

peter schepens · Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2013 1:48 am Post subject:

Pete, nice work, I just whould suggest to turn the axl booths 1/4 turn so the seam is flat and not on top. This way, the same will bend while suspension is working. Now the seam of the boot will pushed in out causing the seam break faster. The amount of oil in the axl tubes will not be high. In the workshop manual from VW it is also reccomended.
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GERMANAIRE · Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2013 2:54 am Post subject:

Thanks for the comments guys, Will do on the axle boots! Cool

GERMANAIRE · Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2013 10:29 am Post subject: My First 53 Zwitter !

Before and afters of a Zwitter Speedo Resto. Just got it from UPS and I am Happy with the results. North Hollywood Speedometer did a Magnificent Job and I Highly Recommend them.

56reddy · Samba Member Joined: October 22, 2005 Posts: 774

Looks great Peter, almost as nice as NOS Cool

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GERMANAIRE · Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2013 2:00 pm Post subject:

Thanks Kenny, I am Very Happy with the end result. They did a great job and would highly recommend them.

ern · Samba Member Joined: January 04, 2007 Posts: 1549

It came out so nice he as to wear gloves to handle it! Shocked

GERMANAIRE · Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 9:39 pm Post subject: My First 53 Zwitter !

Decided on doing the upholstery for my seats today and I think I did a decent job considering my first set of split beetle seat in fabric not vinyl. I was definitely nervous Shocked

. Taking my time on these trust me not cheap! God Be With Me! Laughing

Special Thanks To Lenny Copp for Helping me out with this Beautiful interior! I truly appreciate the Tech Support!

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AlanInMass54 · Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 7:36 am Post subject:

WOW those look nice! Fine job, they look just right! Makes me wish I had seats, much less beautifully upholstered ones! Very Happy

ovalorsplit · Samba Member Joined: November 11, 2003 Posts: 4

Looks awesome man! Keep it up!

templeofspeed · Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2013 12:19 pm Post subject:

You need to add one or two 12mm ID washers to your bowden tube, there's not enough sag. And find the 7mm conical clutch adjustment nut and locknut as the wing-nut doesn't really work on the old clutch arms.

And yes, the axle boot seams should be at 10 and 2 o'clock. Too bad you crimped the Oetiker clamps...correctly. Sad

Your upholstery job came out great, I feel your pain having done a few myself...

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