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D Clymer Samba Member
Joined: December 22, 2005 Posts: 2978 Location: Issaquah, WA
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Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 8:04 pm Post subject: Bring on the Project Builds! |
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The recent thread on whether or not the forum is going south got me thinking. What seems to be lacking on this forum lately are the project threads. I know it takes time to photograph and do write-ups on our Vanagon projects, but to me these are the best part of this forum.
What are others' thoughts here? Am I imagining things, or are we experiencing somewhat of a drought in terms of technical builds?
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Zeitgeist 13 Samba Member
Joined: March 05, 2009 Posts: 12115 Location: Port Manteau
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Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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Those threads are my faves. I honestly don't care what the nature of the project, I just thoroughly enjoy seeing how folks problem solve their way to the conclusion of whatever challenges they face. _________________ Casey--
'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik? |
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240Gordy Samba Member
Joined: May 15, 2008 Posts: 2354 Location: Vancouver, BC
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Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 9:09 pm Post subject: |
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Anybody else post that i would chortle.
Okay How about I do a crowdfunding thing for my project and i will post it.
I have come to understand guys when projects stall, they csn be expensive and some things take priority. _________________ Tencentlife said,
"So, now that you know what you're doing, go to town."
2010 GOLF TRENDLINE 2.5
1985 GL now with more! a 2.1L
H&R SPORT(RED) Springs FRONT , SLAM SPECIALTIES RE6 AIRBAGS REAR |
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61Scout Samba Member
Joined: November 06, 2011 Posts: 1297 Location: Shoreline/Yakima WA
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Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 9:23 pm Post subject: |
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I agree David, the project builds are the best. And yes, there does seem to be fewer recently. Not to dangle the carrot, but I'm working on one now, at least taking pictures and documenting. As those of you who've written good solid build threads know (and as I'm learning) it's a lot of work to document and put together. Not to mention the r&d and fabrication time. What I'm doing is playing around with adapting a throttle body for the 2.1. I think I've finally found one that will work, be inexpensive, and easy to construct. It will require the VSM upgrade however. (Well one could probably adapt the old throttle switch, but I've decided to upgrade.) I'm going on a 3 day vacation this weekend so I'll be able to do some testing. Either way I'll do a write up when I get back and let you guys know how things went. _________________ 1986 Westfalia Weekender Wolfsburg, RJE 2.3
1985 Tin Top, Subie 2.2 + 5MT
Floppy Mirrors no more: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=653018&highlight=
Remove the front spindle nut with ease: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=679567&highlight=
Remove the rear wheel bearing housing without messing with the big 46mm nut: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=679507&highlight=
-Nec Spe, Nec Metu |
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FNGRUVN Samba Member
Joined: October 27, 2007 Posts: 2237 Location: Fort Collins, CO
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Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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Will you settle for a before and after pic? I'll leave out all the blood, sweat, and tears story.
Before
After
_________________ "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." - Benjamin Franklin |
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kirsplat Samba Member
Joined: April 30, 2008 Posts: 412 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 11:06 pm Post subject: |
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Dylan is doing a great job with Corter's rebuild thread.
gears has my full attention with his Syncro trans rebuild.
Andrew with the reversed 1.8T, jesus... and now the Quattro Syncro!
there's been some great project threads lately that inspire and entertain me.
thanks fellas!
yeah Casey, problem solving is a distinguishing character trait, pretty cool to watch how folks think through things...
and thanks for stoking the coals David!
I'll try to start a project thread in the near future. They are my favorite to read here.
Chris _________________ 86 Syncro|EJ253|Carat |
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Mrs. rubbachicken Samba Member
Joined: November 10, 2011 Posts: 56 Location: traveling cross country
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hans j Samba Member
Joined: May 06, 2006 Posts: 2715 Location: Salt Lake City UT
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Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 9:33 am Post subject: |
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I've been slacking with mine, but have a lot of good stuff to share when I do update it _________________ 1986 Canadian Syncro Westy TDI - 1989 Syncro Single Cab - 2001 Audi S4 - 1981 VW Caddy ABA - 1980 VW Caddy EV - 1973 VW T-181 |
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Zeitgeist 13 Samba Member
Joined: March 05, 2009 Posts: 12115 Location: Port Manteau
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Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 9:37 am Post subject: |
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hans j wrote: |
I've been slacking with mine, but have a lot of good stuff to share when I do update it |
Ya big tease. Don't bogart that joint!
Link
_________________ Casey--
'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik? |
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0cean Samba Member
Joined: February 29, 2012 Posts: 1149 Location: California
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Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 11:14 am Post subject: |
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Ok, I will start a new build this weekend of my Syncro. It’s on jack stands half striped, yet the thing all ready has interesting history. Look for the "Left for dead, a Resurrection Story” thread coming soon.
0cean _________________ I'm not a mechanic, I just play one on the internet
Cluster Rebuild:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=569920&highlight=
Left for Dead the Resurrection Story Build:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=613669
(Number of Different Donor VW Vans Body Parts Used: 12)
(Number of completely different vehicles parts used: 3) |
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DAV!D Samba Member
Joined: September 10, 2013 Posts: 979 Location: EL CAMINO
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Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 1:18 pm Post subject: |
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FNGRUVN wrote: |
Will you settle for a before and after pic? I'll leave out all the blood, sweat, and tears story.
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Honestly, it's complete change over type builds that are awesome to see.. Documenting a tin top to pop top conversion is really a thing that I'd love to see more of. I know there are a few topics of this nature but sadly just before and after pics of a conversion like that kinda makes me sad.
As a side note, I'm kinda at a stand still on my syncro ATM, but once I can Start the build, I'll make a topic. |
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carterzest Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2008 Posts: 3842 Location: Eagle, ID/Sun Valley, ID
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Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 1:25 pm Post subject: |
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I am just waiting for my Tencentlife Vanistan engine to get here(NOV 15th)and then I am gonna get my rebuild back on track. While that one is going on, I am rebuilding my 2.1 WBX and thragging out my 86 SyncTintop and will start a thread on that one too. I love the build threads!! _________________ Happiness=Portland, Oregon in the rearview mirror! |
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Mrs. rubbachicken Samba Member
Joined: November 10, 2011 Posts: 56 Location: traveling cross country
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Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 4:04 pm Post subject: |
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carterzest wrote: |
I am just waiting for my Tencentlife Vanistan engine to get here(NOV 15th)and then I am gonna get my rebuild back on track. While that one is going on, I am rebuilding my 2.1 WBX and thragging out my 86 SyncTintop and will start a thread on that one too. I love the build threads!! |
nov 15, rubbachickens birthday enjoy your new engine
did you buy the oil cooler also _________________ lucy our westy
lucy's BIG adventure |
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GoWestyYoungMan Samba Member
Joined: January 01, 2011 Posts: 150 Location: SoCal
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Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 4:18 pm Post subject: |
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I will begin one in a few days...2wd to Syncro.
Be patient on progress reports though.
I owe it to this Forum membership for the numerous critical threads making mine successful...my transition from regular "no mechanical expertise" in the first 330,000 miles of 2wd use into "substantial mechanical expertise" aquired in planning this for three years and one year for execution...soon leading to whole new future as a Syncro owner.
Living 3 hour's from Burley helps too!
EDIT: Album
http://s47.photobucket.com/user/CraigL28/slideshow/Syncro%20Conversion%20Project
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djkeev Samba Moderator
Joined: September 30, 2007 Posts: 32625 Location: Reading Pennsylvania
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t3 kopf Samba Member
Joined: October 22, 2012 Posts: 1115 Location: over by 'der
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Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 5:06 pm Post subject: |
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Here are a few from my first attempt....
when i first picked it up. my god, the color!
the windshield rust....
the in process paint job
new front and rear windows
the finished engine
new floor
and headliner
and panels
and a year later, shes doin just fine!
_________________ '90 Carat w/ '95 phase 1 EJ22 OBD2 conversion |
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carterzest Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2008 Posts: 3842 Location: Eagle, ID/Sun Valley, ID
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Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 5:29 pm Post subject: |
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Mrs. rubbachicken wrote: |
carterzest wrote: |
I am just waiting for my Tencentlife Vanistan engine to get here(NOV 15th)and then I am gonna get my rebuild back on track. While that one is going on, I am rebuilding my 2.1 WBX and thragging out my 86 SyncTintop and will start a thread on that one too. I love the build threads!! |
nov 15, rubbachickens birthday enjoy your new engine
did you buy the oil cooler also |
YES! I got the full meal deal baby!!!
It doubles the warranty so it is a no brainer, plus, I have been progressively flogging my ride harder and harder and I just felt it would be money well spent.
I will promise to think of Rubbachicken on Nov 15th if you all promise to think of me on Halloween
My love to you and the Mister. Hope we get to meet up again soon. You guys are a HOOT! _________________ Happiness=Portland, Oregon in the rearview mirror! |
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FNGRUVN Samba Member
Joined: October 27, 2007 Posts: 2237 Location: Fort Collins, CO
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Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 7:30 pm Post subject: |
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DAV!D wrote: |
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Honestly, it's complete change over type builds that are awesome to see.. Documenting a tin top to pop top conversion is really a thing that I'd love to see more of. I know there are a few topics of this nature but sadly just before and after pics of a conversion like that kinda makes me sad.
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Here's the whole story, Dav!d.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=502828&highlight=conversion _________________ "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." - Benjamin Franklin |
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DAV!D Samba Member
Joined: September 10, 2013 Posts: 979 Location: EL CAMINO
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Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 7:41 pm Post subject: |
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FNGRUVN wrote: |
DAV!D wrote: |
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Honestly, it's complete change over type builds that are awesome to see.. Documenting a tin top to pop top conversion is really a thing that I'd love to see more of. I know there are a few topics of this nature but sadly just before and after pics of a conversion like that kinda makes me sad.
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Here's the whole story, Dav!d.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=502828&highlight=conversion |
Awesome, I'll have to read through it. |
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shadetreetim Samba Member
Joined: January 10, 2011 Posts: 1994 Location: Riverside, California
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Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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Love me a good build thread as much as the next guy (or gal). Bring on the builds. _________________ Tim Potts
Doing my best every time I drive it to dispel the myth these Vanagons have to be slow!
'89 Vanagon Bluestar/Country Homes 1.8T & .77 4th
'74 Jeep CJ5 |
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