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 Posted: Wed May 21, 2025 2:11 am Post subject: Re: 1200 in need of some TLC |
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engine almost ready
was missing this important bit
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| Posted: Mon May 12, 2025 8:36 am Post subject: Re: 1200 in need of some TLC |
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That is a well-used distributor. Looks nice after you cleaned it up.
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| Posted: Mon May 12, 2025 6:20 am Post subject: Re: 1200 in need of some TLC |
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some random updates...
been cleaning and checking the distributor
also renewing all rubbers at the rear z-bar
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| Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2025 5:10 am Post subject: Re: 1200 in need of some TLC |
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not much pictures, but I took some time to have the left side floor properly aligned, nw=ow its ok and its a matter of weld, weld, weld
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also had some fun bluing bolts
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| Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2025 9:44 am Post subject: Re: 1200 in need of some TLC |
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I discovered the use of clekos from the samba, how could I live without 'em?
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It's like sliced bread. I got close to buying some for one project but just used rivets instead to hold everything in place. For a large project I would definitely buy them.
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| Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2025 8:53 am Post subject: Re: 1200 in need of some TLC |
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some new parts get in
mocking the side runners to make sure all gets properly aligned before welding
I discovered the use of clekos from the samba, how could I live without 'em?
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| Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2025 3:11 am Post subject: Re: 1200 in need of some TLC |
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some xmas time updates 
After having the top rocker sides done, started with setting up the floor pans (left side)
but I still found some rust that was not under my radar
used the seat to check alignement of the seat rails, the piramid suppor will be welded with the pan in place
so I position the pan to help aligning the bottom side of the rockers previoust to weld.
I am quite happy with the quality of these WW pans, far better to ones I used on My Thing in the past.....[/img]
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| Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2024 3:31 am Post subject: Re: 1200 in need of some TLC |
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| Have you been hibernating? |
I wish
but no, just things go slow, but hey I am progressing
after phospho acid, zinc primer and DP40
and figuring out how a will make a reinforcement part at the side as the one that was there...
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| Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2024 9:22 am Post subject: Re: 1200 in need of some TLC |
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Nice thermostat. Have you been hibernating?
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| Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2024 4:48 am Post subject: Re: 1200 in need of some TLC |
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some more randomupdates, unfortunately I lost some photos from my phone...
front beam is back in, and mounted all the front
on the meantime I received a refubrished thermostat which allows me to finish the engine
then jumped to the back of the car, mounted the gerbox and replaced wheel cover seals
and started installing new cunifer brake lines
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| Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2024 2:26 am Post subject: Re: 1200 in need of some TLC |
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Does it say on the box where it was made? I have mine made by a company that bought the old TRW tooling.
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Not really, but looks exactly as the 40 years old one I am replacing (same markings everything)
After many hours of preparation, needed to fabricate myself a missing ring tool on the lathe, I finally was able to remove the lower ball bearings (that and 10 tons of pressing)
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| Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2024 8:47 am Post subject: Re: 1200 in need of some TLC |
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| That roller is definitely pitted. Where'd you get the replacement? |
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Does it say on the box where it was made? I have mine made by a company that bought the old TRW tooling.
Those are nice beams you have. I have a handful of them (VW Mexico) but someone had drilled and slotted them for adjusters. I have to undo that so I can use them.
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| Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2024 3:18 am Post subject: Re: 1200 in need of some TLC |
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| That roller is definitely pitted. Where'd you get the replacement? |
Got the from beam replacement from Puebla factory of Mexico
also checked suspension arms
and saw there is an offset, however is the same on both sides
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| Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2024 8:28 pm Post subject: Re: 1200 in need of some TLC |
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looks like you got the right tools!
proceed
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| Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2024 8:14 am Post subject: Re: 1200 in need of some TLC |
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That roller is definitely pitted. Where'd you get the replacement?
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| Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2024 4:02 am Post subject: Re: 1200 in need of some TLC |
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the work is going on, I am replacing the front beam... too rusty, and took the opportunity to
check the steering box
The roller was pitted so I replaced with a new one
and cleaned all parts
thanks to the incredible Tom thread on type 3 section, the resto end up looking good
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| Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2024 3:26 am Post subject: Re: 1200 in need of some TLC |
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some progress, I did remove the transaxle to clean and replace boots, i like the seamless type
Taking out axle bearings
also fitted firewall tarboard, guess its the jbugs thick version...I did all possible mistakes
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| Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2024 6:31 am Post subject: Re: 1200 in need of some TLC |
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to replace the ball joint I need to remove the torsion arm and use a 20 ton hidraulic press...how you do that attached to the car?
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I have a ball joint tool. There are cups that fit over the ball joint.
Here's a newly made tool. I have one specific to the VW one now but you can get the general idea from it.
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| Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2024 12:51 am Post subject: Re: 1200 in need of some TLC |
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OK. I understand now. I always replaced the ball joint with everything attached to the car. It looks like you are going through everything to make it tip top shape. |
I was talking about replacing the rubber dust cover
to replace the ball joint I need to remove the torsion arm and use a 20 ton hidraulic press...how you do that attached to the car?
some candy
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| Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2024 11:10 am Post subject: Re: 1200 in need of some TLC |
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| You use that before you replace the ball joint or after? |
to get the spindle off and then back in |
OK. I understand now. I always replaced the ball joint with everything attached to the car. It looks like you are going through everything to make it tip top shape.
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