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D-train Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2007 Posts: 1455
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Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2016 1:07 am Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge |
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Keep them comin please!! _________________ shiny paint doesnt make it worth any more |
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36hplandspeedracer Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006 Posts: 847 Location: Ivins, Utah
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2016 11:23 am Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge |
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The Type 64 crew from North Carolina has shared many body images and now the the highly modified 36hp engine being prepared by Whitey Worsham of German Automotive together with Bruce Cook is nearing completion. The photos below share some of the technology Whitey has engineered into the mighty 36er including a solution to the problem of lifter angle when using Porsche 356 lifters and finding 85.5mm pistons. Enjoy............
Burly
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bruce cook Samba Member
Joined: February 16, 2004 Posts: 35
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Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2016 5:31 am Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge |
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All most ready to race, looks like 2017 after testing. _________________ land speed nut |
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36hplandspeedracer Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006 Posts: 847 Location: Ivins, Utah
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Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2016 11:53 am Post subject: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge |
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FLASH ! ! ! !
The Type 64 recreation body is complete and rolling on the late Beetle chassis. A private open house was held this past weekend to introduce the masterpiece of craftsmanship to the world. Now, it is time for the DSS36 engine and IRS trans-axle installation, roll cage and safety equipment fitment and final assembly and testing, which is anticipated to be complete sometime this Spring. Below are a few pics from the final body assembly and roll-out.
Progress reports will be posted as they are made available. Gonna be fun.......
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D-train Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2007 Posts: 1455
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Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2016 1:09 pm Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge |
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When can I buy a RHD version!???
So epic. _________________ shiny paint doesnt make it worth any more |
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obieoberstar Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 1127 Location: Tucson
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Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2016 9:41 pm Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge |
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Fantastic updates.
The 'bar' has been raised again.
Look forward to seeing it on the salt.
Awesome work. |
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bruce cook Samba Member
Joined: February 16, 2004 Posts: 35
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Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2017 3:31 am Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge |
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A lot work has been done since my last post, Dave Miller has finished the body for now, Eric Yost has built a 150mph spec. roll cage, and the car is on it's race chassis from B&C Motors. Now time for the GearGarage race trans, and German Automotive race 36hp. Hope to be racing
soon!!!
_________________ land speed nut |
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Lingwendil Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2009 Posts: 3988 Location: Antioch, California, a block from the hood
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36hplandspeedracer Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006 Posts: 847 Location: Ivins, Utah
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Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2017 12:55 pm Post subject: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge |
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Getting close. Dave Miller at Copacetic has completed crafting the T64 body and doors, the ECTA approved roll cage has been integrated into the body and Whitey Worsham, German Automotive has completed the ultra special 1699cc 36hp based engine (Dyno results will be published soon). This special rolling creation is now in the hands of Bruce Cook who will fit the wiring and race electronics, the transaxle and Whitey Worsham engine. From there, Elbert Efird will finish off the interior and the car will be ready for it's first test runs. Keep watching and we will let you know when it will first run in anger. Stay tuned.........................................
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36hplandspeedracer Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006 Posts: 847 Location: Ivins, Utah
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Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 7:34 pm Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge |
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Dave Miller, Copacetic Metal Shaping, is the owner/creator of the body on the amazing T64 tribute racer. Below are recent pics showing the blending of the roll cage into the Berlin-Roma clone. This is not SCTA legal but designed to pass ECTA regulations for the class and speeds the car is expected to reach (est. 150-160 mph). Here are Daves own words and photos.................................Pay particular attention to how the cage is enveloped by the inner bodywork to retain the original Berlin-Roma coupes persona.
In January, Eric Yost (Customs by Bigun) designed, built and installed a beautiful six point cage in the Typ 64.
The car returned to Copacetic Metal Shaping for the final assembly of the body, and finishing touches.
"After nearly five years, the body is finished, and now on loan to Bruce Cook.
Bruce came by on March 16th, and with the help of a few friends, we lifted the body off of my street chassis, and set it on Bruce’s land speed chassis. With some minor adjustment, we were able to bolt the body and chassis together. The body is so light, that half a dozen guys were able to complete the task without damage to the car, or the participants. Bruce and the team are now preparing the car for land speed competition.
We do not know when or where yet, but stay tuned."
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Mr. OGPaint Samba Member
Joined: September 24, 2010 Posts: 823 Location: Oregon
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Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2017 8:10 am Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge |
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You've done amazing an job with the car. Is the plan to paint it or run it bare? _________________ https://instagram.com/mr.ogpaint
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JeeWee Samba Member
Joined: February 05, 2011 Posts: 120 Location: Garijp, the Netherlands
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Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2017 8:57 am Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge |
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very very nice project, really awesome! And I love the motor! Do you have any more specs on the motor like dyno results and technical specs? |
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36hplandspeedracer Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006 Posts: 847 Location: Ivins, Utah
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Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2017 10:34 am Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge |
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OGPaint, the bare aluminum body is coated in a special anti-corrosive protectant and will not be painted. This is to allow folks to view Daves efforts in raw form. JeeWee, the engine dyno results have not been released "yet". They will be posted here when available. |
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hencar Samba Member
Joined: May 24, 2006 Posts: 14 Location: Arkansas
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Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2017 1:52 pm Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge |
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Fantastic build thread and story. Thanks for sharing
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bruce cook Samba Member
Joined: February 16, 2004 Posts: 35
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Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 11:59 am Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge |
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So happy to have Jeff Huber from The Gear Garage on our team. One off race trans for the Type 64 Land Speed Racer built by Jeff, plus lots of chassis set up help.
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bruce cook Samba Member
Joined: February 16, 2004 Posts: 35
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Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2017 3:34 pm Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge |
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More work completed on the racer, now the data system
_________________ land speed nut |
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36hplandspeedracer Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006 Posts: 847 Location: Ivins, Utah
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Posted: Tue May 02, 2017 6:36 pm Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge |
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Everyday brings more progress..........................Note the mix of the latest technology (dash) combined with classic T64 pre-1940's styling. Photos by Bruce Cook.
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bruce cook Samba Member
Joined: February 16, 2004 Posts: 35
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Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2017 3:17 am Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge |
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After only 4 pulls on the dyno with small venturis Whitey Worsham 36 based
race engine made 172 H.P. now for some BIG venturi!!
_________________ land speed nut |
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bruce cook Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2017 4:01 am Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge |
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The Versuchswagen Land Speed Team has started the final work on the racer before testing. Installed the 172 h.p. 36 base Whitey Worsham race engine.
_________________ land speed nut |
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D-train Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2007 Posts: 1455
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Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 3:04 am Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge |
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How will the decklid shut???
Looks epic _________________ shiny paint doesnt make it worth any more |
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