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Dinopower Samba Member
Joined: March 15, 2015 Posts: 70 Location: East Anglia. UK
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Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2015 3:16 pm Post subject: My Type 34 Restomod build |
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Hi everyone I've been following the Samba for years, and have been active in the UK scene for a long time.
I picked up a Type 34 about 5 years ago and have been collecting parts to start my build.
Now for the purists stop reading now, don't get me wrong I love a stock type 3 but this car was never going to be that. I got it without an engine, a fubar'd tranny and serious rust damage to one rear corner of the car.
The goal is to have a Razor that I can tour round Europe in and even tow a trailer (caravan)
I don't want to give all of the game away straight away, I'll let it evolve as I continue this thread.
I am really lucky in that my workshop is round the corner from a guys shop who hand builds cars, I'll post some pictures of his work with his permission. Oh and he used to build prototypes for Porsche back in the day. He was into Volkswagens years ago, so my project has got his interest.
I must say a huge thanks to Clatter and Nate who I have been following and are a real inspiration
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=581759
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=495312[/url]
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Dinopower Samba Member
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Dinopower Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2015 3:42 pm Post subject: |
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t3kg Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2006 Posts: 2712 Location: Los Angeles
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Dinopower Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2015 4:14 pm Post subject: |
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So this is a while back when I got my rotisserie
No Razors don't have a lot in the way of roof strength, and just starting to take the weight of the car by its bumper mounts made the doors nip up and not be able to be opened!!! |
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Dinopower Samba Member
Joined: March 15, 2015 Posts: 70 Location: East Anglia. UK
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Brent Samba Member
Joined: April 28, 2010 Posts: 1613 Location: San Tan Valley, AZ
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Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2015 5:59 pm Post subject: Re: My Type 34 Restomod build |
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Dinopower wrote: |
I love a stock type 3 but this car was never going to be that.
I don't want to give all of the game away straight away,
a huge thanks to Clatter and Nate |
uh-oh. This is just screaming Type 4 conversion.
Can't wait to see what you do with it. _________________ 69 Fastback Build
Berg5 Build |
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68vwfasty Samba Member
Joined: March 26, 2014 Posts: 277 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2015 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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Brent, he should have found inspiration in your build. I did!!!
Maybe Porsche engine! |
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Dinopower Samba Member
Joined: March 15, 2015 Posts: 70 Location: East Anglia. UK
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Bobnotch Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2003 Posts: 22358 Location: Kimball, Mi
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Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2015 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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Dinopower wrote: |
Well look what just squeezes under the lid!
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That doesn't look like a type 4 Brent. But, this is beginning to look very interesting.
Seems that the T-34 rebuilds are starting to come out of the woodwork now. _________________ Bob 65 Notch S with Sunroof
71 Notch ...aka Krunchy; build pics here;
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120
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"Friends are God's way of apologizing for relatives." |
Tram wrote: |
People keep confusing "restored" and "restroyed". |
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Brent Samba Member
Joined: April 28, 2010 Posts: 1613 Location: San Tan Valley, AZ
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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 5:04 am Post subject: |
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Bobnotch wrote: |
That doesn't look like a type 4 Brent. But, this is beginning to look very interesting.
Seems that the T-34 rebuilds are starting to come out of the woodwork now. |
Well even better then! Love it.
Can't wait to see where this one goes. _________________ 69 Fastback Build
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Clatter Samba Member
Joined: September 24, 2003 Posts: 7527 Location: Santa Cruz
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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 11:45 am Post subject: |
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Wow. Just, Wow.
That's going to be a big, big project right there....
How are you going to crack that nut?
Subframe fab like mine?
Full frame?
Having that heavy of a motor, it would be sweet if you could move the transaxle forward a bit... _________________ Bus Motor Build
What’s That Noise?!? |
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Dinopower Samba Member
Joined: March 15, 2015 Posts: 70 Location: East Anglia. UK
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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 1:51 pm Post subject: |
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Clatter wrote: |
Wow. Just, Wow.
That's going to be a big, big project right there....
How are you going to crack that nut?
Subframe fab like mine?
Full frame?
Having that heavy of a motor, it would be sweet if you could move the transaxle forward a bit... |
I'm going to use an IRS SB subframe, full pan, and 1303 frame head. It isn't going to be all super beetle at the front though, I've got something special in a box from San Deigo on its way across the pond. Yeah, the 915 box needs to be as far forwards as practical,
Wow, Brent, Clatter and Bobnotch, you guys rock and I value your opinions, so to have you all comment on my thread is great _________________ My build thread
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=621824&highlight= |
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Dinopower Samba Member
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Dinopower Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 2:21 pm Post subject: |
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Now, this pan has never been off the car, and I have never seen the leading edge of one looking like this! Apart from the outer sills (rockers) and one gnarly rear corner from a botched repair and a dislodged drain hose there is very little rust.
It's such a shame it wasn't a matching numbers car......... what am I saying, if it was I wouldn't be able to have all this fun
_________________ My build thread
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Dinopower Samba Member
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Nate M. Samba Member
Joined: August 11, 2003 Posts: 1306 Location: Anacortes, WA U.S.A.
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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 4:26 pm Post subject: |
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What's that famous line from the movie "Jerry McGuire",. . . "You had me at 915 tranny and a Porsche -6" no; wait. . . Finally, a type-34 that has an owner that's willing to TAKE THE DRESS OFF and do it right!! God bless you Sir!!!
Talk about raising the bar?? Right-on!!!!
Seriously, this is the first type-34 that I've ever seen where the owner has been willing to take it to the next level. Most folks do stock or bolt-on "resto-mods".
You have my full attention and admiration. . . _________________ Regards,
Nate M.
Squarsche build
Heavy Metal Affliction feature
For heaven's sake, put a type4 and a Porsche 5-speed in there. . . It's the right thing to do!! |
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