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GearheadJim Samba Member
Joined: April 10, 2003 Posts: 177 Location: Columbus Ohio
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Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2022 3:52 pm Post subject: This is the year |
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My 65 has been off the road for 17 years, targeting return this summer.
Back when it was on the road
Cracked a head and it sat
Survived the garage
Needs full mechanical, have BerT3 dropped spindles, wide 5 discs, dual channel master, .... been collecting parts
Having a 2110 built, tranny is already done.
Planning to keep the paint, all the window seals baked in the Roswell NM sun so it'll get a headliner at the same time.
If there's any money left, it needs an interior.
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raygreenwood Samba Member
Joined: November 24, 2008 Posts: 21512 Location: Oklahoma City
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Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2022 6:20 pm Post subject: Re: This is the year |
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Nice!
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Bobnotch Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2003 Posts: 22410 Location: Kimball, Mi
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Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2022 3:27 pm Post subject: Re: This is the year |
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A very nice foundation to build upon. I wish my car survived outside the garage as well as yours did inside. But then mines got some repop seals in places that are failing. _________________ 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
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GearheadJim Samba Member
Joined: April 10, 2003 Posts: 177 Location: Columbus Ohio
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Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 3:41 pm Post subject: Re: This is the year |
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Progress under way.
Subframe refreshed.
Brakes including conversion to front disc on BerT3 dropped spindles
Beam refreshed
New stance (a little tough see final view with the motor out). Spindle drop and 2 outer splines (I think, I did the re-index years ago)
Next up remainder of the brake system with all new lines, and switch to dual channel master. Then on to wiring harness, battery section of pan replacement, .... and so on.
Interior planning in progress, stock-ish. Looking for a cloth fabric similar to the red mesh. Thinking I'm going with the earlier two tone pattern on the seats. _________________ Drive 'em!
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Yabbadubbadoo Samba Member
Joined: May 21, 2012 Posts: 914
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Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2023 3:20 am Post subject: Re: This is the year |
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Nice work on the brakes. I think I need to copy your stone guard cutouts for my bert spindles. I just left them off on my car but think I might revisit that after seeing yours done that neat.
Also, which wide 5 front brake kit sre you using? _________________ Sydney, Australia.
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DQDan Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2016 Posts: 351 Location: Cleveland OH
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Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 2:10 pm Post subject: Re: This is the year |
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I'm up by Cleveland, I have a 66 wagon that started that color (probably started that nice too!)
Nice project there hope to see ya at an event someday! |
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GearheadJim Samba Member
Joined: April 10, 2003 Posts: 177 Location: Columbus Ohio
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Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2023 5:01 am Post subject: Re: This is the year |
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Yabbadubbadoo wrote: |
Nice work on the brakes. I think I need to copy your stone guard cutouts for my bert spindles. I just left them off on my car but think I might revisit that after seeing yours done that neat.
Also, which wide 5 front brake kit sre you using? |
I'm not sure on the brake kit, maybe Empi. Bought it years ago, not able to find the receipt at the moment. I'll report back once I find it.
In other news, I'm working to source the interior. I want to go stock-ish but not trying to exactly match stock. My original interior would have looked like this with the red mesh on the face of the seats.
I like the early two tone seats, especially the cloth rather than vinyl on the seat bottom. Thinking of doing a variation on that.
I received some samples from the auto fabric supplier. Funny how the material can be so different than what you think you see in the picture. The sample on the right is TMI's recreation of red mesh, it's really good. I love the one on the bottom, reminds me of my childhood riding around in cars from the 60's and early 70's.
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squaretobehip Samba Member
Joined: August 23, 2004 Posts: 3686 Location: San Jose, CA
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Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2023 12:27 pm Post subject: Re: This is the year |
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In my opinion, red mesh looks the best. You could do what Tim did here with a two-tone:
_________________ 1963 Notchback - Ruby Red
1963 Squareback - Pearl White
1965 Squareback - Baltic Blue
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GearheadJim Samba Member
Joined: April 10, 2003 Posts: 177 Location: Columbus Ohio
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Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2023 5:21 am Post subject: Re: This is the year |
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Yabbadubbadoo wrote: |
Nice work on the brakes. I think I need to copy your stone guard cutouts for my bert spindles. I just left them off on my car but think I might revisit that after seeing yours done that neat.
Also, which wide 5 front brake kit sre you using? |
The disc brake kit is from AC Industries _________________ Drive 'em!
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Bobnotch Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2003 Posts: 22410 Location: Kimball, Mi
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Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2023 2:26 pm Post subject: Re: This is the year |
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GearheadJim wrote: |
Yabbadubbadoo wrote: |
Nice work on the brakes. I think I need to copy your stone guard cutouts for my bert spindles. I just left them off on my car but think I might revisit that after seeing yours done that neat.
Also, which wide 5 front brake kit sre you using? |
The disc brake kit is from AC Industries |
That's who I used on my T-34 conversion to disc brakes.
Myself, I prefer cloth seats in the summer, which more than likely will be when you drive this car the most (same times as I use my 65 Notch). I hate sticking to vinyl in hot weather. My T-34 had a cloth insert, but it wasn't wide enough, so I carried a couple of towels to help soak up the sweat. The cloth seats do make a difference if you're doing any long distance driving (more than an hour at a time). I'm not a purist, so I went with gray velour in my own car. _________________ 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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GearheadJim Samba Member
Joined: April 10, 2003 Posts: 177 Location: Columbus Ohio
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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2023 9:21 pm Post subject: Re: This is the year |
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Gathering more engine parts. Here's what I have so far
2180
82mm CB Super Race forged crank
CB Super Race rods 5.5"
92mm AA thick wall
Engle FK-7
CB Pro series straight cut gears
CB Panchito 044 40x35.5, dual high rev springs, cnc'd to 61cc
Weber 42 DCNF
Berg T3 manifolds
Vintage speed T3 linkage
Bosch 010 distributor
42mm CSP Python with matching heat exchangers
Lightweight chromoly forged flywheel
Kennedy Stage 1 pressure plate
Pulling all 4 fenders to deal with any unseen rust and replace the fender beading. New seals all around. New wiring harness is in.
_________________ Drive 'em!
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tjmartin317 Samba Member
Joined: March 18, 2022 Posts: 245 Location: West Virginia
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Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2023 9:44 pm Post subject: Re: This is the year |
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I haven't done any bodywork to my 72 Square, but today was the day of the first shakedown test drive, which went incredibly well considering the condition of my particular rustbucket. Previous owner says it was last driven 5 years ago, so not as long off the road, but either way, I hope this is your year as well friend! |
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volksaddict Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2003 Posts: 1724
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Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2023 7:07 am Post subject: Re: This is the year |
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Dang that notch is clean under the skirts! |
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GearheadJim Samba Member
Joined: April 10, 2003 Posts: 177 Location: Columbus Ohio
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Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2023 5:02 pm Post subject: Re: This is the year |
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A little side project while the real work is ongoing. Fabricated a gauge panel.
Attach to the bottom of the dash and surround the steering column.
Carved a buck from foam and laid up fiberglass.
Cut down to size.
Body work and paint.
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GearheadJim Samba Member
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Bobnotch Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2003 Posts: 22410 Location: Kimball, Mi
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Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2023 2:46 pm Post subject: Re: This is the year |
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GearheadJim wrote: |
Fenders going back on after cleaning and rust encapsulating paint.
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I'd probably replace the seam sealer around that area once the black paint is dry. At least the "gap" will be sealed by the paint, but adding some seam sealer will help in the long run. _________________ 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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GearheadJim Samba Member
Joined: April 10, 2003 Posts: 177 Location: Columbus Ohio
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Posted: Mon May 01, 2023 10:26 pm Post subject: Re: This is the year |
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A little more progress.
Battery tray replaced:
Seat frames refreshed and headed to the upholsterer:
Prepping for headliner:
Body panels reassembled with all new rubber:
Parts finally shipped to Simpson Racing Engines to start that portion of the build. Big thanks to Dan Miller @ Red Barn Restorations in Hubbard Ohio for the great work to date. The goal to be on the road this summer is looking promising. _________________ Drive 'em!
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GearheadJim Samba Member
Joined: April 10, 2003 Posts: 177 Location: Columbus Ohio
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Posted: Wed May 31, 2023 3:51 am Post subject: Re: This is the year |
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Engine build under way.
8.7:1 CR with .060" deck
Researching ignition options was a deep rabbit hole. Remind myself to trust my engine builder, I picked him for a reason. We decided to run the Bosch 010 distributor with a Pertronix Ignitor points replacement, Pertronix Flamethrower coil, and MSD 6AL.
Running a switch controlled electric fuel pump with Revolutions Electronics controller to an Aeromotive 13222 regulator feeding Weber 42 DCNFs. Currently looking at velocity stacks which are necessary for my flat top DCNFs. I believe the cast rosette style will be too tall so I'm going with the Berg T3 short stacks.
Looking forward to seeing how the Vintage Speed T3 DCNF linkage works out. Feels like a quality part.
_________________ Drive 'em!
65 Notchback build: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=773405
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GearheadJim Samba Member
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Bobnotch Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2003 Posts: 22410 Location: Kimball, Mi
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Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2023 12:22 pm Post subject: Re: This is the year |
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The engine looks good. That is one heck of an exhaust system. Almost looks like a plumbers nightmare with the tubing going everywhere. _________________ 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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