So it begins

bruceo98 · Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2024 12:56 pm Post subject: Re: So it begins

Thanks for the kind words,

I never thought about putting the foam back in until you mentioned it. i guess having an opening in the engine compartment and going though the roof channel you would get alot of engine noise and fumes. thanks for that tip.

The carpet arrived today . Yeaaaa UPS man.
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bruceo98 · Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:50 pm Post subject: Re: So it begins

Ok, can someone tell me how you are suppose to get a hose on the defroster tube down by the heater channel? I'm thinking i may make that an A/C outlet and come on through the kick panel. But man, i looked down where the hood hinges are and can see it, but how the hell do you get a hose on it and be able to clamp it?
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kpf · Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:48 pm Post subject: Re: So it begins

Here's one solution:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=442479
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bruceo98 · Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:33 am Post subject: Re: So it begins

Thanks I’m going to try that way .only I’m just running it to some vents I’m going to install under the dash for the a/c . But I couldn’t figure out how to get something hooked to that.
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bruceo98 · Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2024 12:33 pm Post subject: Re: So it begins

I bought the pipe and it looks like that is going to work. Thanks
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bruceo98 · Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2024 8:22 pm Post subject: Re: So it begins

Been thinking about where I’m going to put stuff since I can’t put anything in the front hood /bonnet or in the back seat since the ac unit will be there so I might have to buy a roof rack. Been looking and this one caught my eye . Stainless and teak wood. They have another one that I like but it looks like it would be too close to the roof to be able to open the rag top . The first one looks high enough for the rag top to open . The second one I really like but it seems to hug the roof closer so I don’t think the top will open and it looks like it sits on the roof panel instead of the roof gutters . Probably dent the roof with any weight in it .

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bruceo98 · Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:43 pm Post subject: Re: So it begins

I found the first one for 414 including shipping. The one pictured is 295 but they want 300 to ship it .
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bruceo98 · Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:08 pm Post subject: Re: So it begins

Ok, scratch the roof rack . I did a few measurements today and it looks like I will have some room behind the front seat and rear ac unit to store things . Ok , on to more pressing things . Driving around town i don't need the storage but if i go out of town I'll need space for a jack and spare tire.
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bruceo98 · Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:46 am Post subject: Re: So it begins

Steering wheel from the Subaru had a Subaru emblem so i found this to cover it. Smile

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bruceo98 · Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2024 9:09 pm Post subject: Re: So it begins

Ok I finally found the color for the car . At first I was going to go black but now I decided on black cherry pearl. Changes from black to brandywine red. With all the curves on this body it should look nice as the light hits it.

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DUNGBTL · Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 2:47 pm Post subject: Re: So it begins

That’s a very cool color! Agree…w/all the curve surfaces it’ll have quite the ‘flop’ effect. Do you have to use a silver base coat for the candy effect?

J.

bruceo98 · Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 8:13 pm Post subject: Re: So it begins

Silver gold charcoal or red. I think the charcoal has more flop to black and red looking at the chart. I want it to look black then flop to dark red under the lights. That car has silver as a base.
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DUNGBTL · Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2024 6:26 am Post subject: Re: So it begins

bruceo98 · Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2024 6:28 pm Post subject: Re: So it begins

Hood scoops make it a grabber but it could be a clone . Looks good but he ruined it by putting on some Dunk wheels.
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bruceo98 · Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2024 8:54 am Post subject: Re: So it begins

I have the fuel cell back from the welder. not sure if i want to spend the time and effort polishing it . May just paint it.

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VW_Jimbo · Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2024 9:59 am Post subject: Re: So it begins

Here you go!

Thought it would be good to see it together!
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bruceo98 · Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:53 pm Post subject: Re: So it begins

Thanks.
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bruceo98 · Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 8:28 pm Post subject: Re: So it begins

Seems like JBugs can’t get a front windshield rubber from a Germany maker . Anyone use one from another maker with good results?
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67rustavenger · Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 8:44 pm Post subject: Re: So it begins

WCM has a reputation of supplying good quality rubber, even if manufactured in the US,
https://www.westcoastmetric.com/i-22964592-seal-fr...y-wcm.html
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bruceo98 · Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 9:55 pm Post subject: Re: So it begins

Ok thanks . Have you used them before?
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