Empi Sportster Roll Call

ottvw · Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2019 8:47 am Post subject: Re: Empi Sportster Roll Call

Hello! Yes it’s the pan it came with. I did cut 8” out of the bed to make it more proportionate.
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ottvw · Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2019 9:59 am Post subject: Re: Empi Sportster Roll Call

Slowly but surely it’ll be done. Narrowing the rear fenders cause they are just way to wide. I need to run a narrower beam next.

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vponder · Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2019 3:48 am Post subject: Re: Empi Sportster Roll Call

Looking Good !!!!!

yankee1919 · Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2019 1:01 pm Post subject: Re: Empi Sportster Roll Call

That is looking really good! What are you thinking of color?

ottvw · Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2019 10:15 am Post subject: Re: Empi Sportster Roll Call

Thanks! Maybe pearl white with a pea green top and interior.
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johnnyniceguy · Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2019 5:58 pm Post subject: Re: Empi Sportster Roll Call

Picked this up this summer. After two years on the hunt.
Absolutely 98% original

sorry; I listed more pictures in the regular forum

johnnyniceguy · Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2019 6:38 pm Post subject: Re: Empi Sportster Roll Call

Some of the interesting things I found were what I think is a plastic tube behind the passengers seat in the box area for car registration. Is this a California requirement? Or; are there many states that require this? Also discovered the Sportster has air shocks in the rear. I am truly impressed with the workmanship involved like the inner wheel well in the box area. Lots of patience involved in this build. Also; am I the first to have an enclosed engine compartment? Just reviewed entire roll call and did see one other. Air flow seems to be adequate. Open underneath; and to the rear over tranny.
I find something new every day. 6 volt 1300 seems to run awsome, Have matched proper distributor with the 30 pic 1. That made the difference. This is a 58 pan with a 66 transmission. I have the 58 visors to reinstall which I had off to clean when I took these pics.

johnnyniceguy · Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2019 6:29 pm Post subject: Re: Empi Sportster Roll Call

Several seasons back I had written on this forum about A sportster that had been in storage for 30 years. I thought I had first dibs on it and was losing sleep over it. Well; the owner passed away and had an auction. Turns out a family member came out of the wood work and claimed the buggy. Shortly after that; I went on the search and found the one that is pictured above. I thought I would show pics of the one that got me into this Sportster craze.

It would have been a project; but its what got me to investigate the Sportster; and the Stallion.
I am thrilled with the way it turned out.

Wheres Waldo?

vw7266 · Posted: Tue Dec 03, 2019 7:50 am Post subject: Re: Empi Sportster Roll Call

Does anyone know if plans for the 4 seater version exist? 4 seaters have a vastly different rear so its not as simple as Ive read others say just shorten the chassis.

EarlT · Samba Member Joined: November 19, 2013 Posts: 41

Added ‘71 tail lights. Difficult but look nice.

yankee1919 · Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2019 5:06 pm Post subject: Re: Empi Sportster Roll Call

Great pics you guys!

End of the year is coming up, 2020 should be a great year for more Empi Sportster hitting the roads.

Keep sending new pics.

yankee1919 · Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2019 5:09 pm Post subject: Re: Empi Sportster Roll Call

VW 7266,

That is a good question! Maybe create a new topic under the forum I am sure someone will have an answer.

The Samba does have a copy of the 2 seater Empi Sportster.

Good luck.
Tony

ottvw · Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2019 2:40 pm Post subject: Re: Empi Sportster Roll Call

Making some progress on the sporty truck. Made some new suicide doors and some other tid bits. Overall I’m happy with the look.

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yankee1919 · Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2019 5:02 pm Post subject: Re: Empi Sportster Roll Call

Hello All,

Happy New Year! 2020 is going to be a great year! Also my friend pointed out its a new decade!

Lets get some more new pics of Empi Sportsters out there.

Tony Cool

EarlT · Samba Member Joined: November 19, 2013 Posts: 41

Mannix:
Did I see this right? In the intro to the show, it looks like Mannix is driving a Sportster? Lower right block. Check it out, let me know if you agree,

EarlT

johnnyniceguy · Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2020 8:00 pm Post subject: Re: Empi Sportster Roll Call

OMG
OMG
Yes it is.
I googled it and watched a 54 second intro to the show. 2 second shot of him driving a orange "Sportster"??

johnnyniceguy · Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2020 8:30 pm Post subject: Re: Empi Sportster Roll Call

FOUND THE FULL CLIP

"Jerry Fielding-Coffin for a Clown" (1967) on Youtube

yankee1919 · Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2020 8:54 pm Post subject: Re: Empi Sportster Roll Call

Superbowl is done, don't hate its just a game.

Lets see some new Empi Sportsters out there.

Tony

EarlT · Samba Member Joined: November 19, 2013 Posts: 41

Sportster for sale on cl. I hope they get the asking price.

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/d/santa-paula-vw-empi-sportster/7084135705.

EarlT

yankee1919 · Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2020 1:30 pm Post subject: Re: Empi Sportster Roll Call

Hello Empi Sportster owners and fans. I wish you all the best during these crazy times.

I probably will post more often since I will be home for next several weeks.

The VW community has always been positive and resourceful.

Be safe.

Tony
Bakersfield Ca.


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