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DesertBob Samba Member

Joined: February 09, 2004 Posts: 1245 Location: Goodlettsville, Tennessee
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Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 6:42 am Post subject: |
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Ferguson wrote: |
Bob where did you get the jack that you use for the motor? i work on a lot of Beetles and that would be much better than just using a normal floor jack |
It is a Motorcycle lift jack from Northern Tool and Equipment.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200326249_200326249
Works the best of any jack I have found for our VWs. _________________ All it takes is a little imagination, some mechanical ability, and neighbors who mind their own business
74 Super Beetle (German Look Project)
Full Flow 1776 with 36 Dells, 4 wheel drilled and slotted disc brakes, Porsche 7x17 Turbo Twists, Topline Maxx Struts, Camber kit, 7/8" Front Sway bar, Rear Sway bar, Urethane bushings all around. |
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javabug Samba Member

Joined: March 14, 2003 Posts: 254 Location: Hershey, PA
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Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 1:11 pm Post subject: |
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Hey Bob — sent you a PM, if you didn't see it. Thanks! _________________ Mike |
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Walking Contradiction Samba Member

Joined: August 14, 2013 Posts: 453 Location: Oregon, OH
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Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 7:30 pm Post subject: |
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I just came across this thread. I'm loving the progress so far! I've always liked the Marina Blue as well.
-Sam _________________ Samuel Hartford
1974 Super Beetle
Board Member of the Greater Toledo Volkswagen Club
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RailBoy Samba Member

Joined: March 10, 2008 Posts: 2904 Location: Virginia
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Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2014 2:42 am Post subject: |
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Hello DessertBob, still out there, well, your photos of your Super Summed it up for what mine went through in its transition......
I finally got some wheels and all worked out so dove in, and when this thread popped up I saw your progress so wanted to show mine, basically, same thing, just Boxster Wheels here that are 16 X 6 ET 50 and 16 X 7 ET 40, or something like that, maybe ET 51 and ET 41, but yea, have to check the wheel, damn thing has been together now for a year this month, logged like 240 miles on her last weekend with a Kad/Bugpack plus Sump 1600 that I resealed. On the horizon is drive & power train, so, few shots of mine for fun....
Oh, just to make a note, yea, daily here and thank it should work out fine, what is your take on your set-up, any issues arising?
Thanks for the thread...... RB
_________________ [quote="smitty24"]"HELP, I ported my own heads and now have fire coming out my ass" .[/quote]
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DesertBob Samba Member

Joined: February 09, 2004 Posts: 1245 Location: Goodlettsville, Tennessee
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Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2016 6:34 pm Post subject: Re: New Build: Offroad Guy going German Look Super Beetle |
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Update. This is how my car looks now. Added Dual Dell 36 DRLA Carbs, Pertronix III Ignitor Ignition. Runs Great and handles awesome. Now I need to upgrade the seats. Upgraded the interior with a Pioneer MP3 Stereo and gauges.
_________________ All it takes is a little imagination, some mechanical ability, and neighbors who mind their own business
74 Super Beetle (German Look Project)
Full Flow 1776 with 36 Dells, 4 wheel drilled and slotted disc brakes, Porsche 7x17 Turbo Twists, Topline Maxx Struts, Camber kit, 7/8" Front Sway bar, Rear Sway bar, Urethane bushings all around. |
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JasonBaker Samba Member

Joined: February 08, 2010 Posts: 1642 Location: Cleveland, TN
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Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2016 7:28 pm Post subject: Re: New Build: Offroad Guy going German Look Super Beetle |
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That's nice man. Now bring your ass to BAP in Chattanooga next month.  |
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DesertBob Samba Member

Joined: February 09, 2004 Posts: 1245 Location: Goodlettsville, Tennessee
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2016 7:48 am Post subject: Re: New Build: Offroad Guy going German Look Super Beetle |
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JasonBaker wrote: |
That's nice man. Now bring your ass to BAP in Chattanooga next month.  |
Is this a serious car show or can one bring a "normal" condition car and not be embarrassed? _________________ All it takes is a little imagination, some mechanical ability, and neighbors who mind their own business
74 Super Beetle (German Look Project)
Full Flow 1776 with 36 Dells, 4 wheel drilled and slotted disc brakes, Porsche 7x17 Turbo Twists, Topline Maxx Struts, Camber kit, 7/8" Front Sway bar, Rear Sway bar, Urethane bushings all around. |
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JasonBaker Samba Member

Joined: February 08, 2010 Posts: 1642 Location: Cleveland, TN
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Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2016 8:26 am Post subject: Re: New Build: Offroad Guy going German Look Super Beetle |
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Your car looks great and will fit right in. There are some nice cars and then there are some ratty ass looking patina's too. I like them all, even the rust buckets. Not too many German Lookers besides mine though. I like the vibe from VW people the most. There should be plenty of OG parts if you need anything.
If you decide to go let me know and I'll buy you a Beer.
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DesertBob Samba Member

Joined: February 09, 2004 Posts: 1245 Location: Goodlettsville, Tennessee
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Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2016 1:01 pm Post subject: Re: New Build: Offroad Guy going German Look Super Beetle |
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JasonBaker wrote: |
Your car looks great and will fit right in. There are some nice cars and then there are some ratty ass looking patina's too. I like them all, even the rust buckets. Not too many German Lookers besides mine though. I like the vibe from VW people the most. There should be plenty of OG parts if you need anything.
If you decide to go let me know and I'll buy you a Beer.
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Your on! _________________ All it takes is a little imagination, some mechanical ability, and neighbors who mind their own business
74 Super Beetle (German Look Project)
Full Flow 1776 with 36 Dells, 4 wheel drilled and slotted disc brakes, Porsche 7x17 Turbo Twists, Topline Maxx Struts, Camber kit, 7/8" Front Sway bar, Rear Sway bar, Urethane bushings all around. |
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vamram  Samba Member

Joined: March 08, 2012 Posts: 7985 Location: NOVA
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Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2016 1:40 pm Post subject: |
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I want that spoiler....  _________________ "Men are qualified for civil liberty in exact proportion to their disposition
to put moral chains upon their own appetites. -Edmund Burke
“If something cannot go on forever, it will stop.”
Stop Russian-Soviet Aggression!!
'74 Super 9/16 - present, in refurb process.
'73 Super - 6/18 - Present - Daily Driver!
'75 Super Le Grande...languishing since 2022.
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Save the Supers!! |
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