My weekend warrior 1970 baja bug build

TDCTDI · Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2015 1:59 pm Post subject:

Yes sir.

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& now they are one.
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HERC · Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2015 7:01 am Post subject:

Someday, years from now, when were all dust, that piece will still be kickin around on some post apocalyptic bug. Cool

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TDCTDI · Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2015 2:05 pm Post subject:

ORANGECRUSHer · Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 6:04 am Post subject:

I've had my HF cab for about a year and it works. I just pulled it out yesterday and gave it a bath. It leaks profusely and deposits black dust all over my shop and that's with a vaccum connected. So I'm going to seal every joint with caulk and cobble together a filter water bucket for the vaccum. The invisible abrasive media dust constantly floating around the shop is neither good for you or your engines. Hope it works.

What kind of treatment are you gonna give that spindle now that it's all cleaned up?
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OrangeCrushER Berrien Warrior 2.4L Quad4
LAZY MARY 1970 Baja ~~1835cc~~

TDCTDI · Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 7:11 am Post subject:

Hey OC, my cabinet had foam tape at all seams right out of the box (maybe as a fix for numerous complaints?) it doesn't leak a bit. I do like the idea of a water bath pre filter though, that'll cut down on clogged filters.

Dammit, now it's too shiny! I thought about going loud & proud & painting all suspension parts bright blue to show my patriotism & then I thought about painting a rebel flag over the whole car in protest (removing a flag isn't going to change a damn thing) but that would just get the car vandalized. I thought about POR15 but it takes too long to cure & is very uv sensitive & is a bitch to work with while using & trying to overcoat (it is tough as hell & takes a lot to scuff). So I just used some VHT spray can "epoxy" coat.
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Everybody born before 1975 has a story, good, bad, or indifferent, about a VW.

GOFUNDYOURSELF, quit asking everyone to do it for you!

An air cooled VW will make you a hoarder.

Do something, anything, to your project every day, and you will eventually complete it.

dustymojave · Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 2:16 pm Post subject:

Looks purty.

I feel the weld on the arm gusset could stand to be hotter, and that might be achievable with the 135 Handler. But for Nuk and other who might be tempted, I feel the 90 amp just wont make enough heat for that particular job. I've seen a few roll cages repaired at races with 110 MIG welders that came out fine. The thickness of that steering arm is just asking an awful lot. My 235 amp 220V MIG welder can do that job just fine. I would never use my HF 110 MIG for it though.
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Offroading VW based cars since 1965
Tech Inspection 1963 - 2012 SCCA/SCORE/HDRA/MORE/MDR +
Retired from building Bajas, Fiberglass Buggies and Rails in the Mojave Desert. Also Sprints & Midgets, Dry Lakes, Road Race cars. All types New and Vintage
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TDCTDI · Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 6:06 pm Post subject:

Yeah, you're right, I forgot about the HF welder I had, it was blue, I got frustrated with its performance & gave it to a buddy. Hey ENC, if you decide to take on your suspension, tack it together & let a pro stitch it up.
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Everybody born before 1975 has a story, good, bad, or indifferent, about a VW.

GOFUNDYOURSELF, quit asking everyone to do it for you!

An air cooled VW will make you a hoarder.

Do something, anything, to your project every day, and you will eventually complete it.

EnjoyNukaCola · Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 8:20 pm Post subject:

I suppose I could tack it once I learn how to cycle the suspension and take it one of several places for completion, I have a few options there.
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"when i go to drive it i get to like 5-10 mph it is at high rpms and gets higher the faster i go when i shift up to second the rpms drop is this normal or what and this is my first vw please help"

TDCTDI · Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2015 2:52 am Post subject:

You'll have to remove the spring pack, install the trailing arms, spindles & then install the upper mount of the shock & adjust the suspension so that the lower shock mount is just above the center of the eyelet on the shock & tack the lower hook in place. The upper one you'll have to install the shock the rest of the way, compress the shock (there again, Bilsteins have their own spring rate) & use a coat hanger or ratchet strap to hold it against n place while you tack the upper in place (the tack welds will need to be fairly secure so nothing moves especially when you release the shock)
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Everybody born before 1975 has a story, good, bad, or indifferent, about a VW.

GOFUNDYOURSELF, quit asking everyone to do it for you!

An air cooled VW will make you a hoarder.

Do something, anything, to your project every day, and you will eventually complete it.

EnjoyNukaCola · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 10:45 pm Post subject:

Hows it going?
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"when i go to drive it i get to like 5-10 mph it is at high rpms and gets higher the faster i go when i shift up to second the rpms drop is this normal or what and this is my first vw please help"

ORANGECRUSHer · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 5:18 am Post subject:

dustymojave · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 11:59 am Post subject:

Gloss is good on suspension parts, I agree.

Chrome is not good, as the chrome plating process causes an effect called "hydrogen embrittlement". This is no problem on big ol' Detroit bumpers or bathroom faucets. But it IS a problem on parts which need structural strength. Suspension, steering parts, roll cages, etc.

Powder coat can be good, but masking areas which need to NOT be coated is VERY important. Threaded holes, spindle shanks, trailing arm bearing areas and link pin bores, ball joint tie rod and camber adjuster taper bores, Speedo cable bore, even the link pin pinch area on a front trailing arm can be a problem. Combo spindle shafts all the way to the bottom end; inside of the bearing housing, mounting face for the bearing cap and inside the bushing bore on a rear arm. When powder coating a beam, the bearing/bushing bore in the beam tubes and shock bolt bores can be serious trouble.
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Richard
Offroading VW based cars since 1965
Tech Inspection 1963 - 2012 SCCA/SCORE/HDRA/MORE/MDR +
Retired from building Bajas, Fiberglass Buggies and Rails in the Mojave Desert. Also Sprints & Midgets, Dry Lakes, Road Race cars. All types New and Vintage
SoCalBajas Member
Kicked Cancer's A$$...1st and 2nd round...Fight ain't over yet.

ORANGECRUSHer · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 12:27 pm Post subject:

Yes those are all things that you need watch for and to go even further since sandblasting is a perquisite those areas need to be protected from overblast as well.
That's the only thing about PC'ing that I find inconvenient is the blasting, but hopefully with better thought out areas for doing this and more efficient tools in the works I won't have to hate it much longer.
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Brian H.
I may not know everything,but I will try to help if I can
OrangeCrushER Berrien Warrior 2.4L Quad4
LAZY MARY 1970 Baja ~~1835cc~~

EnjoyNukaCola · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 7:48 pm Post subject:

Question, how much does a complete front beam weigh when its pulled off the car? The manual says to use a jack.
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"when i go to drive it i get to like 5-10 mph it is at high rpms and gets higher the faster i go when i shift up to second the rpms drop is this normal or what and this is my first vw please help"

TDCTDI · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 8:41 pm Post subject:

ORANGECRUSHer · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 5:14 am Post subject:

TDCTDI · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 6:08 am Post subject:

Yeah, what OC said, that makes much more sense than trying to balance the beam on just the center of the beam while its trying to twist backwards because of the weight of the trailing arms.
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Everybody born before 1975 has a story, good, bad, or indifferent, about a VW.

GOFUNDYOURSELF, quit asking everyone to do it for you!

An air cooled VW will make you a hoarder.

Do something, anything, to your project every day, and you will eventually complete it.

EnjoyNukaCola · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 9:59 am Post subject:

Thank you thank you, going to pick up a floor jack finally.
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"when i go to drive it i get to like 5-10 mph it is at high rpms and gets higher the faster i go when i shift up to second the rpms drop is this normal or what and this is my first vw please help"

TDCTDI · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 12:13 pm Post subject:

Get some jack stands too! They can hold the car up while you're working with the beam.
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Everybody born before 1975 has a story, good, bad, or indifferent, about a VW.

GOFUNDYOURSELF, quit asking everyone to do it for you!

An air cooled VW will make you a hoarder.

Do something, anything, to your project every day, and you will eventually complete it.

TDCTDI · Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2015 4:17 pm Post subject:

I made a little more progress on the beam today, i got yet another hook attached to a trailing arm.

Three down, one to go! Then I have to gusset the last spindle.
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Everybody born before 1975 has a story, good, bad, or indifferent, about a VW.

GOFUNDYOURSELF, quit asking everyone to do it for you!

An air cooled VW will make you a hoarder.

Do something, anything, to your project every day, and you will eventually complete it.


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