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Mon Jul 13, 2009 5:01 pm

I bought a 69 fasty that im turning into a baja. Dont worry this was no pristene car when I got it. I actually saved it from going to the scrap heap. Anyway..... The car had no dash parts on it when I got it so im looking for pics of what a stocker looks like so I can get an idea of what I need for it. I already picked up a new dash pad for it, mainly what I need to see is what holds the dash pad in place on the top and bottom.

Here is a build thread on the car.

http://www.azbaja.com/ForumsPro/viewtopic/t=3092.html

Mon Jul 13, 2009 5:04 pm

The gauges and handle pretty much hold the dash in place. There are screws that go across the bottom edge and along the windshield edge. The chrome strips cover the screws along the bottom edge.

Mon Jul 13, 2009 5:16 pm

Anyone have any chrome strips or a (black) handle they want to part with?

Will this handle work?

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=776221

Mon Jul 13, 2009 5:21 pm

BugZyla.com wrote: Anyone have any chrome strips or a (black) handle they want to part with?

Will this handle work?

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=776221

that is the handle you seek...

Mon Jul 13, 2009 5:22 pm

Here ya go: .

I have a handle somewhere, if you need one.

If you are going upright, you engine will not cool properly. The air has to come in from the rear, go across the top of the engine, and down and across the lower and out the rear. The system cools the engine faster and more efficient than the dog house style cooling.

If going 1915, use an aftermarket case bored out, drilled and tapped for the rear hanger. Going to need it, especially with going off road. Type one blocks do not have the hanger ability. Without the hanger, the only engine support is the front nose cone, which cannot handle even the weight of the transmission. That is why the transmission must be supported when the engine is removed.

Mon Jul 13, 2009 5:50 pm

I appreciate the cooling concern, but look at these pics and you will see I wont have those issues. 8) The back will be open, and I used a torsion from a swingaxle with frame horns and welded in IRS pivot brackets, also the cage will be tied into the rear torsion.

Mon Jul 13, 2009 6:20 pm

Bad ass build. Inspiring!!!!

Since my wife won't let me replace the 72 square with another car (it's already one car over the line, sweet Jesus, one car over the line) I might have a plan up my sleeve.

And by "plan" I mean "plagiarism".

:twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

-ps- do you still have the package tray from the donor car? If it's in decent shape PM me!

Mon Jul 13, 2009 7:55 pm

Sorry I had to use most of the package tray to fix the big holes that someone cut for speakers.

Mon Jul 13, 2009 9:03 pm

The 2 main hoops on the roll cage are in and welded. I have been painting the bars before I put them in and all I have to do is go back and touch up the weld joints later. Makes for a lot easier time painting the cage and getting full coverage. 8)

Tue Jul 14, 2009 8:08 am

Finally, a decent looking fastback. Good job.

Tue Jul 14, 2009 8:12 am

Very unique! keep us updated on your build.

Tue Jul 14, 2009 10:52 am

Thanks, I will post up any new pics when I take them. In the process of running the cage through the front bulk head so I can tie in the 10" over linkpin beam to it and make it a roller. Should have pics of that in a few days.

Tue Jul 14, 2009 11:02 am

Mocking up a pattern for the rear fenders, they will be made from sheet metal and welded to the factory fender for better rigidity.

Wed Jul 15, 2009 12:12 am

Did you modify a Beetle steering column for this car? Welded the bracket further down the tube?

Wed Jul 15, 2009 6:22 am

That thing is BADASS :D :twisted:

Wed Jul 15, 2009 9:35 am

A Bug steering column??

Wed Jul 15, 2009 9:43 am

Yes an early bug steering lengthened a few inches to fit, then welded the t-3 column mount on. 8)

Wed Jul 15, 2009 9:44 am

The beam is mounted, still have to do a bunch of bracing and make a mount for the rack, but its in there. Time to get the rest of the front suspesion put together. I am going to put stock arms on it for now, 2.5"s down the road when I get some extra$$$$, I already have the rest of the goodies, disc brakes, spindles, wheels & tires. Just gotta get some tubing for the tie rods.

Fri Jul 17, 2009 12:28 am

So anyway, We got a little more accomplished today, (myself and Shawn my tube bending guy, he can do it half the time I can and he doesnt waste tubing). Rack is mounted and 90% of the bracing is done up front and the spindles are rebuilt and reenforced. Just need to finish installing the spindles, disc brakes, make the tie rods, and finish the steering shaft and she will be a roller. Then we will do the shock hoops. We have a cold front moving through the phoenix area tomorrow, its only supposed to be 109 for a high so maybe we can get more done than usual. :mrgreen:

Fri Jul 17, 2009 7:58 pm

Well she is officially a roller. All thats left up front suspension wise it to finish the passenger side shock hoop, we ran out of tubing. I also have to rework the steering shaft because I am getting a little binding in the u-joints. Next up is finishing the cage through the back of the car and then I can get on with painting the rest of the body parts.