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36hplandspeedracer Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006 Posts: 847 Location: Ivins, Utah
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Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2014 6:24 pm Post subject: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge |
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INTRODUCTION:
A crew of four North Carolina craftsmen have been building the body, chassis and engine for what is a recreation of the most beautiful Volkswagen ever crafted, the infamous 1939 Volkswagen KDF Type 64 (aka Type 60K10) Berlin to Rome racer.
This very special project began almost three years ago and is now 80% complete. The chassis is rolling and the front and rear windows were recently fitted.
The car will compete in the 36hp Challenge Unlimited 36 category and the teams goal is to capture the fifty one year old record of Dick Beiths Pepco supercharged belly tank racer (aka lakester). Minimum speed goal is 130 miles per hour against the 51 year old record of 129.68 miles per hour.
Wolfsburg Wests Okrasa style heads will be part of the potent big bore 36hp engine being developed to meet and then exceed their goals. Our "1" Club hats are off to Bruce, Dave, Whitey and Elbert.
UPDATE:
It has been a couple of months since we first introduced the Type 64 project being crafted in North Carolina for the 36hp Challenge. Below are some new photos showing the progress to date. The world is watching as this team continues to create a very special reproduction of the 1938 Volkswagen Type 64.
Stay tuned to these pages for more updates and photos as they become available. For more info about this Type 64 and the VW Challenge go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/36hpvw.challenge and "Friend" the 36hp VW Challenge.
Lookin' good fellas......................
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djway3474 Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2011 Posts: 2582 Location: The Real NDK So Cal
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Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2014 7:34 pm Post subject: |
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W O W ! |
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D-train Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2007 Posts: 1455
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Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 2:53 am Post subject: |
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amazing!!!!! _________________ shiny paint doesnt make it worth any more |
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slalombuggy Samba Member
Joined: July 17, 2010 Posts: 9147 Location: Canada
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Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 2:37 pm Post subject: |
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HOLY SHNIKIES This year just keeps getting better and better
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djway3474 Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2011 Posts: 2582 Location: The Real NDK So Cal
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Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 3:41 pm Post subject: |
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Wait till Seinfeld and Leno hear about this. I bet they would both want one |
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36hplandspeedracer Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006 Posts: 847 Location: Ivins, Utah
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Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 5:17 pm Post subject: |
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Once the initial 36hp Challenge racer is on the ground and running, the craftsman creating the body has two standing orders from some Porsche folks.
Can't wait to see Type 64's running around the US. Kool..........................
Burly |
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Mr. Motorhead Mad Scientist
Joined: January 06, 2004 Posts: 717 Location: Practitioner of 36hp alchemy
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36hplandspeedracer Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006 Posts: 847 Location: Ivins, Utah
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Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 6:13 pm Post subject: |
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Sure wish we could entice Chris to come out to Bonneville. That pair of cars would make a once in a lifetime Photo-Op!
Burly |
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Chris R Samba Member
Joined: March 09, 2006 Posts: 94 Location: Minnesota
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Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2014 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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This gets my blood pumping. I'll see if I can pull it off this year. Fingers crossed. |
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Leica356 Samba Member
Joined: November 20, 2003 Posts: 129 Location: Recreation and sight-seeing in Florida
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Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 12:07 pm Post subject: |
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All the above is full of Awesome! |
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merbesfield Samba Member
Joined: February 03, 2010 Posts: 22 Location: Atlanta
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Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2014 8:05 am Post subject: |
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Very cool indeed. |
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Fishynos72 Samba Member
Joined: November 27, 2010 Posts: 515
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Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2014 11:12 pm Post subject: |
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vintage speed porn. Those two cars going full pelt on the salt in black and white photos. I'd give my left nut to be behind the camera _________________ Collector of all things Volkswagen, Hazet and Matra.
1972 1302
1973 type2a
1957 type11
2005 Caddy panel van
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36hplandspeedracer Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006 Posts: 847 Location: Ivins, Utah
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Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2014 11:42 pm Post subject: |
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Fishynos72 wrote: |
vintage speed porn. Those two cars going full pelt on the salt in black and white photos. I'd give my left nut to be behind the camera |
Come join us '72...........................the dates are September 6th to the 9th. The event is called World of Speed (USFRA sanctioned - www.saltflasts.com )and the location, Utah's unique Bonneville Salt Flats..............................
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Fishynos72 Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2014 11:47 pm Post subject: |
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I'd be there at the drop of a hat. Getting time off so as to take such a trip; could prove a problem.
Maybe I'll finish my 58 and bring it across one day, and join you on the salt _________________ Collector of all things Volkswagen, Hazet and Matra.
1972 1302
1973 type2a
1957 type11
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36hplandspeedracer Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006 Posts: 847 Location: Ivins, Utah
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Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2014 11:51 pm Post subject: |
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That would be outstanding! You might even talk to the Ratmuller crew about bundling in a container to cut costs. Hopefully they will join us in the near future as well! |
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bruce cook Samba Member
Joined: February 16, 2004 Posts: 35
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Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 5:46 am Post subject: |
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The body is coming a long at a great pace, we have a swing axle pan ready but are changing to an IRS pan, heads are about done now we're working out cam and lifter problems in a 36 case. Will post new photos soon. _________________ land speed nut |
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36hplandspeedracer Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006 Posts: 847 Location: Ivins, Utah
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Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 10:04 am Post subject: |
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Bruce is the laison for the Type 64 build and will keep us updated on the teams progress. Thanx Bruce.................. |
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avus Samba Member
Joined: November 11, 2005 Posts: 268 Location: Drain, Oregon
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Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2014 10:14 am Post subject: |
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bruce cook wrote: |
The body is coming a long at a great pace, we have a swing axle pan ready but are changing to an IRS pan, heads are about done now we're working out cam and lifter problems in a 36 case. Will post new photos soon. |
Will the pan need to be modified to mount the body? |
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36hplandspeedracer Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006 Posts: 847 Location: Ivins, Utah
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Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2014 10:33 am Post subject: |
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From the photos I have seen of the completed pan, the body will mount like a normal VW Bug. This is different than the three original T64's which featured a custom X-Ladder frame rectangular chassis.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=442264&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
The Samba link above supplied by Martin Merrell shows many great images of the Prototyp build/restoration.
Utilizing a normal VW pan will allow additional examples of this Type 64 recreation to be fabricated for future customers.
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Roadcow Samba Member
Joined: November 14, 2003 Posts: 1012 Location: Stockton, Ca. area
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Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2014 8:15 pm Post subject: |
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That is a thing of beauty. _________________ 71 Westy Roadcow
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63 Bug
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69 Bonneville Ghia 150 in Chico
69 Bonneville Ghia in Ireland
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