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norcalmike
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Location: Marina, CA
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 Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2018 11:10 pm Post subject: Re: 71 squareback revival. lotsa pics. new ?'s |
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After months of sitting in the driveway untouched, i finally decided what to do. Subi SWAP!
I cheated and had it done by littlebuggie. He did a great job and for the price, I couldnt refuse.
heres a couple pics
like it lowered but rides like crap. I need to raise it up and get some decent tires.
I have a set of 15x5 sprintstars ready to go.
The original paint buffed out nice.
Im pretty stoked on this car.
Yes, Its pretty fast |
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norcalmike
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Location: Marina, CA
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| Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2018 3:03 pm Post subject: Re: 71 squareback now with Subaru |
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I raised the front end up. Still have to do the back.
Still deciding on tire size. i want the biggest footprint possible.
Those 145s gotta go.
Also thinking i should go with disk in back too to maximize stopping power.
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gheezerghia
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| Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 9:57 am Post subject: Re: 71 squareback now with Subaru |
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| Mike, If you don’t mind me asking, what did it cost you to do the swap? Is your car a 4spd, auto Stick or Automatic? What size motor 2.2, 2.5? |
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norcalmike
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Location: Marina, CA
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| Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 10:27 am Post subject: Re: 71 squareback now with Subaru |
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4 speed with a 2.5
I got the basic package was $4500.
@littlebuggie can fill you in on his current schedule and prices |
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69 Notchback
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Joined: September 12, 2011
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Location: Bailey Co
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| Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 10:32 am Post subject: Re: 71 squareback now with Subaru |
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| love it! what did the 4,500.00 get you? |
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norcalmike
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Location: Marina, CA
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| Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 10:42 am Post subject: Re: 71 squareback now with Subaru |
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everything from radiator to good used engine.
I got a turn key car |
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gheezerghia
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| Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 10:57 am Post subject: Re: 71 squareback now with Subaru |
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| What were your other options? I ask because I’m strongly considering this option for my Fastback. Thanks, Gregg |
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oxsign
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Location: Sanford, FL
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| Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2018 5:37 pm Post subject: Re: 71 squareback now with Subaru |
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4 speed with a 2.5
I got the basic package was $4500.
@littlebuggie can fill you in on his current schedule and prices |
So that got you a full "turn key" setup? Drop it off and drive it away?
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norcalmike
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| Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2018 7:25 pm Post subject: Re: 71 squareback now with Subaru |
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| oxsign wrote: |
| norcalmike wrote: |
4 speed with a 2.5
I got the basic package was $4500.
@littlebuggie can fill you in on his current schedule and prices |
So that got you a full "turn key" setup? Drop it off and drive it away? |
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Chochobeef
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Joined: May 01, 2013
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Location: Ft. Worth, Texas
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| Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2018 8:16 am Post subject: Re: 71 squareback now with Subaru |
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| norcalmike wrote: |
4 speed with a 2.5
I got the basic package was $4500.
@littlebuggie can fill you in on his current schedule and prices |
Thats alot of work for the money. Very impressive. I don't think you need discs in the rear. Just upgrade to a larger wheel cylinder and good pads up front on the discs should be fine. |
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Bobnotch
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Location: Kimball, Mi
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| Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2018 12:12 pm Post subject: Re: 71 squareback now with Subaru |
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| Chochobeef wrote: |
| norcalmike wrote: |
4 speed with a 2.5
I got the basic package was $4500.
@littlebuggie can fill you in on his current schedule and prices |
Thats alot of work for the money. Very impressive. I don't think you need discs in the rear. Just upgrade to a larger wheel cylinder and good pads up front on the discs should be fine. |
Type 3s already have the biggest brakes of the Air cooled VW line. In fact the type 4 also got them.
What you really need is some real rubber on the car, so it'll help stop and corner.
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71 Notch ...aka Krunchy; build pics here;
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120
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norcalmike
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Location: Marina, CA
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| Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2018 2:02 pm Post subject: Re: 71 squareback now with Subaru |
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| Bobnotch wrote: |
| Chochobeef wrote: |
| norcalmike wrote: |
4 speed with a 2.5
I got the basic package was $4500.
@littlebuggie can fill you in on his current schedule and prices |
Thats alot of work for the money. Very impressive. I don't think you need discs in the rear. Just upgrade to a larger wheel cylinder and good pads up front on the discs should be fine. |
Type 3s already have the biggest brakes of the Air cooled VW line. In fact the type 4 also got them.
What you really need is some real rubber on the car, so it'll help stop and corner. |
agreed. I've been trying to take my time to get the right tire setup. I'm raising th car up to almost stok so I can really get the most footprint I can. |
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Bobnotch
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| Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 12:19 pm Post subject: Re: 71 squareback now with Subaru |
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| norcalmike wrote: |
| Bobnotch wrote: |
| Chochobeef wrote: |
| norcalmike wrote: |
4 speed with a 2.5
I got the basic package was $4500.
@littlebuggie can fill you in on his current schedule and prices |
Thats alot of work for the money. Very impressive. I don't think you need discs in the rear. Just upgrade to a larger wheel cylinder and good pads up front on the discs should be fine. |
Type 3s already have the biggest brakes of the Air cooled VW line. In fact the type 4 also got them.
What you really need is some real rubber on the car, so it'll help stop and corner. |
agreed. I've been trying to take my time to get the right tire setup. I'm raising th car up to almost stok so I can really get the most footprint I can. |
My 65 Notch is down 2 inners in front and stock (but sagging) in the rear. I'm running 195-60-15's on the front with 205-65-15's on the rear. It made a HUGE difference over the stock 165's that I had on it for 4 years. It stops better and handles much better too.
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Bob 65 Notch S with Sunroof
71 Notch ...aka Krunchy; build pics here;
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120
| Tram wrote: |
| "Friends are God's way of apologizing for relatives." |
| Tram wrote: |
| People keep confusing "restored" and "restroyed". |
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