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vamram 
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But semi-seriously, If your block is still unbuilt and naked- do what the Duplicolor instructions say for topcoats (I wouldn't personally). |
 Heh-heh, I was actually looking at it to paint my '72 Super...closest rattlecan match to L51B Enzian Blue!! At least that's what I found in the Body/Paint forum. 
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Give peace a chance - Stop Russian-Soviet Aggression!!
'74 Super 9/16 - present, in refurb process.
'73 Super - 6/18 - Present - Daily Driver!
'75 Super Le Grande...waiting it's turn in line behind '74.
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Adam0351
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Stupid question:
What is the purpose of springs on the trimil exhaust (aside from holding the collector on) |
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Jake Hoff
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| Adam 0351 pictures please for prosperity's sake |
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hitest
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| Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 8:10 pm Post subject: |
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| Adam0351 wrote: |
Stupid question:
What is the purpose of springs on the trimil exhaust (aside from holding the collector on) |
I always thought they were for performing quick changes between cop-friendly QP stingers and open baffle 2nd trimester labor-causers.
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I wonder what the nut looks like.
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'62 L390 151, '62 L469 117, '63 L380 113, '64 L87 311, '65 L512 265, '65 L31 SO-42, '66 L360 251, '68 L30k 141, '71 L12 113, '74 ORG 181
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johnnypan
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| Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 8:18 pm Post subject: |
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| vamram wrote: |
| hitest wrote: |
But semi-seriously, If your block is still unbuilt and naked- do what the Duplicolor instructions say for topcoats (I wouldn't personally). |
Heh-heh, I was actually looking at it to paint my '72 Super...closest rattlecan match to L51B Enzian Blue!! At least that's what I found in the Body/Paint forum. |
get some decent spray tips for the rattle cans and one of those pistol trigger dealios..Ive seen some mighty fine rattle can work.. |
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Adam0351
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| Jake Hoff wrote: |
| Adam 0351 pictures please for prosperity's sake |
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Jake Hoff
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| I assumed it was for swapping exiting exhaust pipes and when not in use to put a cap over it if you had a stinger pipe. Just guessing |
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olmer2
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| Tim Donahoe wrote: |
Hitest, the average owner of a 1967 and earlier modle has usually gained more experience in rust restoration.
He also suffers from the illusion that his cheaply made little 1967 and older model is somehow superior to all the cheaply made little 1968 and later models.
Of course, 1968 and up owners can always reclaim their self esteem by calling to mind the Yugo.
So it's all good! 
Tim |
Fight time!!!  This bad little creation (in the process of being lowered and having the rear fenders widened) was an awesome autocross car!!
Oh, wait... I did sell it and buy bugs. Never mind, fight canceled. Hmm, but both are '68 and up style... Now I'm just confused, I know I'm suppose tone offended but I'm not sure how! 
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olmer2
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hitest
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| Jake Hoff wrote: |
| I assumed it was for swapping exiting exhaust pipes and when not in use to put a cap over it if you had a stinger pipe. Just guessing |
Do you suppose the counterweight-effect of those exhausts cracked too many welded flanges? Perhaps a slip joint and springs were more a repair that just became regular. I'm regular, in case anyone wanted to know.
Nice Yugo- It looks great with Magnum PI's wheels.
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I wonder what the nut looks like.
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'62 L390 151, '62 L469 117, '63 L380 113, '64 L87 311, '65 L512 265, '65 L31 SO-42, '66 L360 251, '68 L30k 141, '71 L12 113, '74 ORG 181
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71StandardReduction
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Joel
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I have another stupid question.
When installing rear torsion bars into the housing, is there a way to sync. them as to where they are the same?
Mine have a letter stamped into them and then a single hole stamped into the end.
I keep having one side of the car about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch higher than the other. |
Yes,
get yourself an angle finder so you can install them both at the same angle instead of just guessing and ending up with different heights.
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SBD
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I found my angle finder in the $5 tool bin at my local parts store. That was as cheap as Harbor Freight, and the nearest HF store is about 120 miles from here.  |
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Jake Hoff
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Sears sells a angle finder that is really high quality and cheap price
Hitest. Good comment on the leverage the exhaust would put on the weld
It's official. That is the reason they have springs |
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beetlenut
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| Jake Hoff wrote: |
Sears sells a angle finder that is really high quality and cheap price
Hitest. Good comment on the leverage the exhaust would put on the weld
It's official. That is the reason they have springs |
That, and when you consider the intended use of those engines, usually in Baja bugs and off road racers, and the pounding the suspension took. I'm thinking it also absorbed the transmitted shock to the engine and exhaust. I had one of those exhausts and never even gave it any thought!
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| ... I spend more time shaking it than directing it?! I get a pretty decent blast for 8sec. then have to shake it again. |
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My 74 Super rebuild thread: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6507104#6507104 |
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Jfoerster
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Johnnypan have you ever read the book Thinking Small the long, strange trip of the Volkswagon Beetle, by Andrea Hiott? Good book in regards to the history of the VW Beetle and I completely agree with you with Heinrich Nordhoff. If it wasn't for Hitlers war machine and extra funds it would have been interesting to see the history of the beetle then.
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tubdub
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| 71StandardReduction wrote: |
I have another stupid question.
When installing rear torsion bars into the housing, is there a way to sync. them as to where they are the same?
Mine have a letter stamped into them and then a single hole stamped into the end.
I keep having one side of the car about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch higher than the other. |
Yes,
get yourself an angle finder so you can install them both at the same angle instead of just guessing and ending up with different heights.
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johnnypan used 1 of those a couple weeks ago and it only took that idiot 3 tries over 2 days to get it close to being even  . |
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johnnypan
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| Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2014 8:30 pm Post subject: |
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| Joel wrote: |
| 71StandardReduction wrote: |
I have another stupid question.
When installing rear torsion bars into the housing, is there a way to sync. them as to where they are the same?
Mine have a letter stamped into them and then a single hole stamped into the end.
I keep having one side of the car about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch higher than the other. |
Yes,
get yourself an angle finder so you can install them both at the same angle instead of just guessing and ending up with different heights.
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johnnypan used 1 of those a couple weeks ago and it only took that idiot 3 tries over 2 days to get it close to being even . |
4 tries,get it right jackass.. ...you'll find using original torsion bars that hitting the proper height is a matter of trial and error..the Bentley called for a 20 degree angle spring plate with the door frame level..I ended up at 24 and 24 and !/2 degrees to get the proper look and stance..going a degree at a time till right..even the spline chart didnt relate,the bars fatigue over time, rendering a one time set up out of the question |
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Jake Hoff
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| Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 4:03 pm Post subject: |
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| Nice to know that a person might have to differ side to side to compensate for worn parts |
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vamram
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| Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 6:12 pm Post subject: |
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Ok, I have another kind of dumb question. Can one of you who's good w/electrical issues give me an opinion on what I posted on this other thread...?
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=591981&sid=bdceab22bd9ef5371a8da7605c7fbeac
A few hits, but no suggestions yet...
Thanks!
Victor
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Give peace a chance - Stop Russian-Soviet Aggression!!
'74 Super 9/16 - present, in refurb process.
'73 Super - 6/18 - Present - Daily Driver!
'75 Super Le Grande...waiting it's turn in line behind '74.
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