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PostPosted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:56 pm    Post subject: Re: Texas Cal Looker 64 Sunroof build. Reply with quote

Another small update. Basically spent the day degreasing, pressure washing, grinding paint, and straightening out the dents.

Tomorrow is installing the new fuel line and closing up the pan from where I had to repair the clutch tube.


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Made a little 2.5 hour trip, met a neat old VW head and picked up a bunch of engine tina super cheap.


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Gonna remove the fresh air vents and replicate a type 181 shroud.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 4:56 pm    Post subject: Re: Texas Cal Looker 64 Sunroof build. Reply with quote

All right, another a$$ kicker of a day but the sewer pipe is in. The straight swivels won’t be used on both ends, just in for reference. I pressure washed and broke down the transaxle so I can use it as a dummy box for clearance issue discoveries during fabrication.

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On another note the bulk head plate under the tank will probably never be seen but it’s those little details that charge me up.

On to the next thing.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 12, 2021 5:46 pm    Post subject: Re: Texas Cal Looker 64 Sunroof build. Reply with quote

New update.

Spent a little me replacing the seal channels as they weren’t in the best shape.

Bending them was a chore.

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I’ll continue tomorrow after the primer is dry and weld them in place
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 13, 2021 7:01 am    Post subject: Re: Texas Cal Looker 64 Sunroof build. Reply with quote

Outstanding work. Tell us more about the fuel line install. I have that on my "to do" list for my buggy.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:30 am    Post subject: Re: Texas Cal Looker 64 Sunroof build. Reply with quote

yeah neat idea using the AN fittings on the fuel line.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 18, 2021 12:58 pm    Post subject: Re: Texas Cal Looker 64 Sunroof build. Reply with quote

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Outstanding work. Tell us more about the fuel line install. I have that on my "to do" list for my buggy.
hardest part is basically getting the old fuel line out. It doesn’t have to come out but it does make it easier. I recommend taping up the leading end of the fuel line so as not to get dirt in it. I used bulk head fitting at the rear the car but you can just punch through pan and put a grommet where comes through. Either will work.
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 22, 2021 8:38 am    Post subject: Re: Texas Cal Looker 64 Sunroof build. Reply with quote

Small update

Got all the weatherstrip retaining trim welding in. A little grinding and cleanup and that’s behind me.
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Oh, almost forgot, found a set real IDA’s less than a hour from me. Super happy about that.


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PostPosted: Thu Jul 22, 2021 10:52 am    Post subject: Re: Texas Cal Looker 64 Sunroof build. Reply with quote

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Dang those carbs are cool.
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 01, 2021 5:20 pm    Post subject: Re: Texas Cal Looker 64 Sunroof build. Reply with quote

Small update:

Decided on drop spindles and disc brakes for the front to help slow this pig down after 12 second passes.

Got the king/link pins apart. Had to beat on them like they owed me money but they are apart.

Got the new bushings in and reamed. Everything is cleaned painted and ready to go back together.


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PostPosted: Mon Aug 02, 2021 9:46 am    Post subject: Re: Texas Cal Looker 64 Sunroof build. Reply with quote

Lookin good!!
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 10, 2021 1:14 pm    Post subject: Re: Texas Cal Looker 64 Sunroof build. Reply with quote

Pan and front suspension on the 64 sunroof car are painted and ready for me to scratch all to hell when it starts going together.


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PostPosted: Tue Aug 10, 2021 1:54 pm    Post subject: Re: Texas Cal Looker 64 Sunroof build. Reply with quote

Sweat! Looks really nice! What is your plan for sound deadening?

Assembly as much as you can before you put the body on and get that first scratch is soon so you won't worry about it. Smile
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:53 pm    Post subject: Re: Texas Cal Looker 64 Sunroof build. Reply with quote

Thems some pretty big carbs and fuel line for a 1300 SP. Wink
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 17, 2021 2:25 pm    Post subject: Re: Texas Cal Looker 64 Sunroof build. Reply with quote

dave conklin wrote:
Thems some pretty big carbs and fuel line for a 1300 SP. Wink


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PostPosted: Tue Aug 17, 2021 2:32 pm    Post subject: Re: Texas Cal Looker 64 Sunroof build. Reply with quote

Decided to clean up the steering box and reseal it.

Found all the parts at Wolfsburg West.

Internals were in great shape so it was a quick and dirty rebuild. All ready to go.

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 17, 2021 7:43 pm    Post subject: Re: Texas Cal Looker 64 Sunroof build. Reply with quote

Nice job on the steering box! Bet you could make some money rebuilding original steering boxes and selling them in the classifieds.... People always looking for a good non-aftermarket steering box.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 18, 2021 5:32 am    Post subject: Re: Texas Cal Looker 64 Sunroof build. Reply with quote

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Nice job on the steering box! Bet you could make some money rebuilding original steering boxes and selling them in the classifieds.... People always looking for a good non-aftermarket steering box.


THANKS!!

If I could find a good of source for steering boxes I would definitely consider it.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 03, 2021 1:42 pm    Post subject: Re: Texas Cal Looker 64 Sunroof build. Reply with quote

Started mocking up brake master cylinder and brake lines. Once done I’ll take them all back off to polish the stainless lines. I bought a tubing flaring tool that sure made this job a breeze. Ive never been gray a flaring brake lines but this tool sure made me look like a pro. It does single, double, bubble and 37* flares.


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PostPosted: Sat Sep 04, 2021 10:14 am    Post subject: Re: Texas Cal Looker 64 Sunroof build. Reply with quote

Texcallooker wrote:
sportin-wood wrote:
Nice job on the steering box! Bet you could make some money rebuilding original steering boxes and selling them in the classifieds.... People always looking for a good non-aftermarket steering box.


THANKS!!

If I could find a good of source for steering boxes I would definitely consider it.


Nice work with the brake lines. Are you running a new gas line as well?

In regards to the steering gearbox, there is a good thread on TheSamba here: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=660446
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 04, 2021 2:48 pm    Post subject: Re: Texas Cal Looker 64 Sunroof build. Reply with quote

Thanks!!

Yea, ran a new 1/2” line through the pan, pics are on the first page.

I’ll look at the thread on steering boxes.

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Texcallooker wrote:
sportin-wood wrote:
Nice job on the steering box! Bet you could make some money rebuilding original steering boxes and selling them in the classifieds.... People always looking for a good non-aftermarket steering box.


THANKS!!

If I could find a good of source for steering boxes I would definitely consider it.


Nice work with the brake lines. Are you running a new gas line as well?

In regards to the steering gearbox, there is a good thread on TheSamba here: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=660446
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