I need help... another id thread

D Rock · Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 7:30 pm Post subject:

I'M STOKED!!!!!!! I took it to a local VW wagon hause here in town for some info. This is the verdict:

I have wheel adapters on the front and back...the real pattern is 5 on 205mm

My rear drum brakes are running off of a bus master cylinder

My ride height is stock, he suggested to leave that alone

My transmission is a 1966/earlier bug

My steering is shit, held together by a clamp/cotter pin

My motor is a 1971 w/ dual port heads

Chasis is 1969-

Tranny is 1967/earlier

Front end is 1965

He suggested the lean could be due to needing motor mounts and tranny mount. He grabbed the side of the motor and lifted up and it shook like crazy. It was just metal on metal.

Gotta love PO's...

Anybody have anything good bad or indifferent to say about any of the findings? Anybody else have just an absolute hodgepodge of parts? Thanks for the help!!!

Scott88ag · Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2014 7:57 am Post subject:

Sounds like mine is similar.
Front suspension and transaxle from a '65, 1600 DP from a '71.
I have a Jammar pedal set and master cyclinders for brakes and clutch.

I used this rear disc conversion from CB Performance:

4620 ROTOHUB™ Rear Disc Brake Kit, fits short swing axle to 1967 - Late 4 lug bolt pattern

Went on with zero drama, and works like a champ.

vdub411 · Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2014 3:53 am Post subject:

D Rock · Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2014 4:16 pm Post subject:

OK, NO EMPI BRAKES, got that loud and clear.

Are other Empi parts that much of a problem?

Brian · Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2014 5:32 pm Post subject:

Yea.

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D Rock · Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2014 10:58 pm Post subject:

WOW!!! Is that what Empi brakes do???

D Rock · Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2015 5:48 pm Post subject:

Ok just to revive an OLD THREAD... It's been awhile since my last post so here is an update on some of my progress...

Not a great pic, just one I had to share. Roof rack on, some KC lights, more head room.

Front

Console in Granny Smith Green Powder Coat

Shroud and tins in Granny Smith Green Powder Coat

That's the pics I have for now. I need to take some more. I have come along way but still have a ways to go.

ORANGECRUSHer · Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2015 7:29 am Post subject:

D Rock · Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2015 8:51 am Post subject:

After looking at everybody else's consoles on Google and Samba, I had an idea and took my idea to Metalworx Inc., here in Fayetteville, NC. I told Kory to make me a Badass console and turned him loose. He gets the credit for the design/mad fab skills. Roger at Final Touch did the powder coating. I just put the square pegs in the round holes.

Bashr52 · Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2015 8:54 am Post subject:

Looks like you are off to a great start on the rebuild. If I can make one suggestion, you currently have one of the worst carb setups on there, coupled with one of the worst exhaust systems Laughing

Change out those two things and get some power back out of that engine!

mtnroads · Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2015 7:45 pm Post subject:

Great console really love the color ! And don't let em bug you about the progressive! They just don't want to spend 900 hrs tuning, making sure the ignition is set up, having good manifold heat for only a small performance gain over stock & so so mileage. Oh Crap! Man gotta convince the wife to let me put dual 44s on her buggy!
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mtnroads · Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2015 7:51 pm Post subject:

Got sidetracked love the stereo choice that you made as well, you gonna add XM or just pair your phone?
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D Rock · Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2015 9:56 pm Post subject:

I don't know yet. I like the radio, I'm old school. I've got some wake board speakers that will mount on the cage behind my head. The only time I'll be able to hear the radio worth a crap will probably be at a stop light.

oldcrow · Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2015 10:09 am Post subject:

nice build so far, enjoy watching your progress
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D Rock

Ok...I have a lot of catching up to do. Fast forward... My build is done. I will post more pics as I get more

D Rock

Drum brakes up front
Disc brakes in rear
185/65/15 Goodyear front
31/10.50/15 Goodyear rear
Corbeau seats w/ 5 pt harness
LED turn signals and brake lights
Green underbody lighting
Hydraulic pedals w/ slide plate
JBL marine stereo w/ wakeboard speakers

earthquake

How's that DGAS carb working out? most people think they are too much for a VW.

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I originally had a single carb that people were giving me grief about the looks of...so I got a deal at a bug show on my 34 dual carb setup, 100 bucks including linkage. I'm happy with how it turned out. I need to take an updated pic on my motor.


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