GT-12

vw505 · Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 7:43 am Post subject: GT-12

picked up a GT-12 from a buddy of mine. have some planes for it whan i get home, like my 2056 T4 motor and new tranny geared for it. may put 4 wheel discs on it also.
any one know what kind of seats fit in there

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I have one of those sitting right next to may garage waiting for the Manx to be done.
I have seen some with seats from a 914 that look pretty at home in there.

joescoolcustoms · Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 8:21 am Post subject:

I cannot comment on what seats you need, but wanted to say that I have always liked this kit. I really like yours with the old western wheels on it and the burgandy paint.

If I did not already have too many projects, (4), I would be looking for one.
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vw505 · Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 8:38 am Post subject:

I'm kind of dign' the paint and wheels too. may just do body repairs and repaint that color .

MickeyUSA · Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 8:54 am Post subject:

Was that the one for sale in Valrico,FL not to long ago?
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vw505 · Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 9:11 am Post subject:

Ya thats the one.

EMPIImp69 · Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 9:48 am Post subject:

That's cool is that like 2x4 wood around the battery tray? I guess that's the way to do it b/c I saw a Bradley GT with wood around the battery tray too.
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vw505 · Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 10:05 am Post subject:

Very well could be i will let you know next sept. when i get home from afganistan.

joescoolcustoms · Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 10:21 am Post subject:

vw505:

Take care.

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vw505 · Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 10:25 am Post subject:

So I guess I should make a post for the planes I have for the car.
Would like to have a track car feel to it
2056cc T4 (have it)
trans with long gears (i know a guy)
full cage (front to rear)
disc brakes all 4
new wiring
The good thing is I have a year to plan so if I change my mind no biggie.

vw505 · Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 11:04 am Post subject:

Thanks joe.

Nic · Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 1:07 pm Post subject:

Some people use Mazda Miata seats. Some even have built in speakers in the head rest.

Lo Cash John · Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 1:56 pm Post subject:

It needs an adjustable front beam for sure. I would set the car on blocks to establish the ride height that looks good, then adjust the suspension from there.

How about Gulf Oil Company racing colors? Blue and orange???
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Bugauf69 · Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 2:46 pm Post subject:

vw505 · Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 8:56 pm Post subject:

john was thinking that also, but then it will look like a toy not the look i am going for on the outside. but what trans do you think lester could build for me want some long legs on this car.

vw505 · Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 9:34 pm Post subject:

How do you tink BRM's would look on this?

lostinbaja · Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2007 3:24 am Post subject:

BRM's don't have enough offset for the proper look, IMO.
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vw505 · Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2007 4:48 am Post subject:

ya was thinking that thay dont have much of a lip on them

Lo Cash John · Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2007 12:25 pm Post subject:

Well, ditch the Gulf colors paint scheme and go more traditional exotic car color, ie red, black, silver, etc.

You do need to adjust the suspension for the right look. That's my biggest issue with older VW kit cars. The builders often time built the car, but never went to the trouble of getting the ride height just right or the wheel offset perfect. This makes the car just look like a body kit sitting on a VW frame instead of a car built from the ground up.

And the motors those idiots would run!!! 1600 single ports or maybe a 1679 with a weber progressive.... Whoa! What power! Rolling Eyes

Give me a break! If you have that body, you need to back it up with some muscle.

As for the trans, Lester can build anything you can afford. If you're going to stay with normal aspiration, you should consider a 5 speed. If you are thinking of going turbo, a long geared 4 speed should be fine.
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surfnc · Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2007 4:56 pm Post subject:

There is a nice Avenger GT12 on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-Avenger_W0QQit...dZViewItem

They used Opel GT tach which I have thought about using in buggies but it is too big for most dashes. Too bad they did not use the Opel speedo, it would have made a good match and can use standard VW speedo cable.

Might get some ideas from this.

Also looks like it will go for pretty good money.


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