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DerrickfromNC1
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 Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2023 5:48 pm Post subject: Re: 67 Custom German Look |
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Back on jackstands for a few days to pull heads and install new pushrod tubes and seals. The removable apron sure makes engine removal/install so much easier.
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DerrickfromNC1
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| Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2024 10:31 am Post subject: Re: 67 Custom German Look |
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Was close to putting the loaner motor back in and log some miles this weekend until this happened.
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EverettB 
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DerrickfromNC1
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| Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2024 6:29 pm Post subject: Re: 67 Custom German Look |
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| EverettB wrote: |
Bummer, broke normally or over torqued?
I broke one once by hopping a little on a long breaker bar  |
Not sure……was using a Northern Tool 1/2” impact rated up to 600ft/lbs. It was suggested that the hammer affect of an impact could cause this if overdone. I’ve used impacts b4…this is the 1st time I’ve snapped a gland nut. The cross section on the gland nut indicates it’s cast rather than forged.
Perhaps a good thing….better a gland nut than the threads in a factory forged crank. |
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DerrickfromNC1
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| Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2024 7:55 pm Post subject: Re: 67 Custom German Look |
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Just finished polishing paint and getting ready to apply a ceramic wax.
Also thinking about putting a black wrap on the bumpers to compare with the painted bumpers.
Removed the rectangular motorcycle mirrors because they wouldn’t articulate enough to be useful and replaced them with 1st gen Mazda Miata mirrors painted flat black.
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DerrickfromNC1
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| Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2024 5:26 pm Post subject: Re: 67 Custom German Look |
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Applied PlastiDip black matt paint to my bumpers to compare to the painted bumpers
Used a thin coat of black silicone between body & fenders rather the standard black beading.
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kpf
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| Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:05 am Post subject: Re: 67 Custom German Look |
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| DerrickfromNC1 wrote: |
| Applied PlastiDip black matt paint to my bumpers to compare to the painted bumpers |
Looks awesome! I vote for the black bumpers.
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| Used a thin coat of black silicone between body & fenders rather the standard black beading. |
Did you use saran wrap or something on one side or are the fenders glued on now?
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DerrickfromNC1
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| Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2024 11:22 am Post subject: Re: 67 Custom German Look |
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| kpf wrote: |
| DerrickfromNC1 wrote: |
| Applied PlastiDip black matt paint to my bumpers to compare to the painted bumpers |
Looks awesome! I vote for the black bumpers.
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| Used a thin coat of black silicone between body & fenders rather the standard black beading. |
Did you use saran wrap or something on one side or are the fenders glued on now? |
Fenders are bolted on like stock. I used thin 1/2” flexible tape to outline the fender and body leaving only the exposed area that I wanted to apply the silicone. I then used my finger to follow & smooth the silicone along the seam. It looks messy until you pull the tape up. Have a bucket of soapy water on hand for cleanup.
I like the matt black bumpers also. No need to sand and repaint
….the plasti-dip rattle can paint works just fine. |
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DerrickfromNC1
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| Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:09 am Post subject: Re: 67 Custom German Look |
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Seats gotta go!
I might as well be sitting on a block of wood. I didn’t anticipate that with the combination of the lowered suspension and the 18” low profile tires that the seats I have installed with very little padding would make for such an uncomfortable road car. Every bump, peddle, etc is amplified thru the seat of the pants.
Going to have to find either a set of stock seats or purchased some SCAT Procar seats, and some more VW gti material  .
Also you have to be child to be able to get behind the seats and roll cage bar to do something as simple as clean the back glass.
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Busstom
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DerrickfromNC1
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| Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2024 3:35 pm Post subject: Re: 67 Custom German Look |
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Gradually driving farther from home and faster as I get used to it after sitting on jackstands stands for over 20yrs. Cruised down the highway at 65mph without issue listening for any kind of rubbing, rattle, or metallic sounds that would cause concern.
Got a big piece of 2” foam between me and these hard ass seats to make the ride bearable.
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