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Rome
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 Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 12:58 pm Post subject: Re: The DUNGBTL Build |
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| the same German ‘basket weave’ vinyl that I used to cover the dash |
Is that vinyl the exact same style as on early Porsche 911 dashboard center sections?
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DUNGBTL 
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| Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 1:35 pm Post subject: Re: The DUNGBTL Build |
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| the same German ‘basket weave’ vinyl that I used to cover the dash |
Is that vinyl the exact same style as on early Porsche 911 dashboard center sections?
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Well…same idea but not exactly the same 911 style. To my knowledge, there’s a couple different styles of Porsche basket weave vinyl…the early 911 and the 914. This is the 914 style which has slightly deeper ‘pockets’. I like this version better. It is from Germany and is great to work with, nice elasticity and lays down really well.
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DUNGBTL
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| Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2025 4:59 pm Post subject: Re: The DUNGBTL Build |
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Adding Lightness…
PC680 battery…I’ve used this battery several times before in other ‘hobby cars’. Works well for me.
16.6 lb reduction…
Fits perfectly between rear bulkhead and OEM battery cleat… …no fwd/aft movement at all.
Fabricated a simple tie down… …used 1/4-20 Nutserts in the pan…
It’s not going anywhere…
…and uber low CG!
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vwuberalles
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DUNGBTL
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| Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2025 7:43 am Post subject: Re: The DUNGBTL Build |
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| Would that battery work in a stockish bug too? My 73 is due for a new one and I like the look and weight and price of that one compared to a traditional type. |
Yes…however…
This model/size AMG (Absorbed Glass Mat) battery does not have the same reserved capacity as a more standard OEM replacement…
I’ve used this battery in several of my past ‘hobby cars’ (not daily’s) and never had any issues. This included a V8 and high compression 4 cylinder cars…driving them both in summer and winter.
That said, all these cars were garaged and had ECM controlled FI engines in top tune…and I always kept a Battery Tender on them when not in use…
Because of the reduced reserve capacity of this particular size battery, I would not use it in a 4-season carbureted AC VW daily driver that is kept outside.
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DUNGBTL
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| Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 1:19 pm Post subject: Re: The DUNGBTL Build |
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Yet more wiring…
Fabricated a mirror image (to the LHS) wiring panel for the battery side…
…to hold the electrical components that I defined in my battery side wiring diagram…
I was going to re-use this ground cable that came with the car. I cut it to length and smelled funkiness…pealed back a few strands and saw this!
Looked good from the outside but this 53 yr old cable was done!
I made some harness retention clips out of 3/4 x 1/16” aluminum strap covered with heat shrink tubing…
…attached to the heater channel…
…they keep the wires in check down the LHS.
Tidied up and clamped the wire run around to the battery and panel…
That leaves the dash gauge wiring to do:
…after which the bulk of the wiring should be done!
Still will have to make the final connections to the engine and trans (starter, reverse light and VSS) but I’d say I’m 90% done with wiring! 
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H2OSB
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| Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 6:42 pm Post subject: Re: The DUNGBTL Build |
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Damn J, it's a shame all that gorgeous wiring will be covered up.
H2OSB
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DUNGBTL
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| Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2025 6:23 pm Post subject: Re: The DUNGBTL Build |
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Damn J, it's a shame all that gorgeous wiring will be covered up.
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But I’ll know it’s there!
Did this today…a little thing that I found oddly satisfying. Kinda like finish work.
I’m going for a very stripped down interior look. Before painting the OEM upholstered areas, I trimmed away the ‘alligator teeth’ that gripped the factory upholstery on the door pillars. I didn’t cut the flange flush as it would have cut thru the spot welds separating the sheet metal. So it left a somewhat sharp flange…
To give it a more finished look I installed some heavy vinyl edging…
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H2OSB
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| Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2025 8:16 pm Post subject: Re: The DUNGBTL Build |
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Great idea! So many great ideas for MY Outlaw build!
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DUNGBTL
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DUNGBTL
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| Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2025 5:58 pm Post subject: Re: The DUNGBTL Build |
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Finished the rear upholstery.
Made my own templates for my custom upholstery. Started with the hardest part…the wheel wells. I’m using Porsche Perlon carpet which, in my mind, is essentially felt with a backside for gluing. Very light weight. Porsche used it in their race cars and frunks of 356’s and early 911’s.
For the rear firewall and package tray, down to the battery & electronics bays, I used a light weight acoustic/heat barrier material called Thermozite…
…and covered that with the Perlon…
The package tray is where the Porsche full size spare will reside, ala Shelby GT350R…
Before (as purchased)…
…after…
I installed the Battery Tender remote charging chord with a hold down clamp so I can connect it with the close out panels installed…
Pretty happy with the results…very motivating!
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scarabee
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2025 1:30 am Post subject: Re: The DUNGBTL Build |
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| You do great work! |
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vamram
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2025 4:40 am Post subject: Re: The DUNGBTL Build |
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Yeah, all around amazing work. Like watching a show about some super high-end "coach-built" European car! Hey, wait - that's exactly what this is!
Btw, are you using that thermozite on the rest of the interior?
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H2OSB
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2025 4:57 am Post subject: Re: The DUNGBTL Build |
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Amazing work, my friend. Not the first or last time will I say, you're doing it right.
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DUNGBTL
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2025 7:26 am Post subject: Re: The DUNGBTL Build |
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Thanks for the kind words guys!
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Yeah, all around amazing work. Like watching a show about some super high-end "coach-built" European car! Hey, wait - that's exactly what this is!
Btw, are you using that thermozite on the rest of the interior? |
No. I wanted a little more thermal/acoustic insulation on the large panels adjacent the engine/trans…more than the essentially heavy felt Perlon carpet can provide…so I used it there.
Also, I’ve been researching and imagineering my exhaust system. For the aesthetics I have in mind…
…and the packaging of said system, the exhaust will likely be louder than OEM 
I had the Thermozite in stock so I added it hoping it might quiet the cabin down enough to where the Mrs might ride along… But with no AC, no heat, no radio, no ‘Apple Play’ that’s unlikely! 
I jest…
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bruceo98
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| Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2025 5:35 pm Post subject: Re: The DUNGBTL Build |
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Everything looking great as usual. Keep up to good work and you’ll be driving in no time., Unlike mine, it’s just sitting there.
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bsairhead
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| Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2025 6:08 pm Post subject: Re: The DUNGBTL Build |
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| Noticed your use of Velcro 'loop hook' ribbon for wire management. Amazing stuff. Your attention to detail is fantastic. |
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DUNGBTL
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| Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2025 6:25 pm Post subject: Re: The DUNGBTL Build |
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Btw, are you using that thermozite on the rest of the interior? |
Well…guess I answered your question too quickly!
Thanks to your reply and question it got me thinking. My original idea was to use the traditional OEM style rubber floor mats to cover the floor and tunnel…
…front and back. Got to thinking how heavy the rubber mats would be compared to the Thermozite & Perlon carpet (light weight is a top design goal for this build).
Hmmmm…I could make custom floor mats by covering the Thermozite w/Perlon, & cover the tunnel with just the Perlon (tucking it under said mats along the length). It would be much lighter than the rubber mats and with the Thermozite foil side down, it might reduce the radiant heat from the engine coolant lines that run under the pan…
Well, maybe not since the coolant lines run on either side of the tunnel…which by way of its structural mass is probably a bigger heat sink relative to the pans under the seats. Anyway…I think the Thermozite/Perlon would be lighter and more acoustically beneficial vs. rubber mats. Let’s get on with it!
So I started by making the rear floor mats. Made patterns…
…transferred to the Thermozite and cut out L & R sides…
Covered them with the Perlon carpet…
…complete with cutouts for my custom seat brackets and roll cage…
The mats fit tight and don’t move. I don’t plan on bonding them to the pan as I want them removable. The fronts will be fastened to the pan using industrial velcro in a few locations. For the driver’s side tunnel and floor, I’ll bond some rubber matting to the feet area for abrasion protection.
So thanks again for your reply and question vanram , it got me to come up with a better design solution! 
J.
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| Everything looking great as usual. Keep up to good work and you’ll be driving in no time., Unlike mine, it’s just sitting there. |
Hey Bruce! Thanks!
I’ve been wondering what’s been going on with your build. I hope you’re doing well and just taking a break.
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bruceo98
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| Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2025 7:46 pm Post subject: Re: The DUNGBTL Build |
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I wish it was just a break. I’m thinking of writing a country song about my life lately. Radiation treatments, then finished that and got a kidney stone I still haven’t passed, my dog had a stroke, my painter had to get a gallbladder removal, so no help at the shop and my helpers daughter was pregnant and lost the baby the other day . All I need is to some way get a truck and train in there and I have the making of a hit country song. lol
So I been a lil bust needless to say .
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vamram
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| Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2025 4:44 am Post subject: Re: The DUNGBTL Build |
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So thanks again for your reply and question vanram , it got me to come up with a better design solution!
J.
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WOOHOO! When I show my friends the coolest Subaru swap Bug ever built, I can add an embellishment that "I contributed to the design of this awesomemest build!!"  
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I wish it was just a break. I’m thinking of writing a country song about my life lately. Radiation treatments, then finished that and got a kidney stone I still haven’t passed, my dog had a stroke, my painter had to get a gallbladder removal, so no help at the shop and my helpers daughter was pregnant and lost the baby the other day . All I need is to some way get a truck and train in there and I have the making of a hit country song. lol
So I been a lil bust needless to say . |
 Life is testing you in no small way. May be better to avoid trains and trucks...!
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