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VWporscheGT3 Samba Member
Joined: September 01, 2006 Posts: 2076 Location: Gardnerville, NV
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Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 6:37 am Post subject: |
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Budget....how i know thee well... considering my fastback project has a budget close to nothing i do in fact know budgets very well. you will notice eventually though when you get on your motor hard it will have more of a tendency to lose belts.... its amazing how much more power is on tap with that belt being gone. makes me wonder if a gear driven setup like those that were on the flat 12 917 motors would be viable _________________ Schnell, SCHNELL!
I like being wrong, Because, it is another opportunity to learn. If you stop learning from your mistakes than what is the point?
If you have any questions about Forged ICON 4032 VW pistons just shoot me a line. |
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JasonBaker Samba Member
Joined: February 08, 2010 Posts: 1642 Location: Cleveland, TN
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Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 8:45 am Post subject: |
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What about a brake upgrade on the chasis? Sounds like your gonna need it |
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11056 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 4:25 pm Post subject: |
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Nope... I am not upgrading the brakes during the process. Stock VW brakes can handle what I will be using it for.
I asked Glenn to move this to Readers Rides so I can move on to a build thread with pics. _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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CMD Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2004 Posts: 37 Location: 19901
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 10:09 pm Post subject: Corvair Powered VW Bug |
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I built a bunch of these " back in the day " For those too young to know; all that was available were 36 and 40 horsepower engines and the VW speed part industry was in its infancy. The Corvair engine made a viable alternative. The 140, four carb engine with a Corvair turbo adapted to it made impressive power, for the time.
Here's a few photos of some of my old cars, street and strip and more can be found here:http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v385/CMD/
Good luck with your project!
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11056 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 5:11 am Post subject: |
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Looks like the some of the ones on Volksrods.com Wait your user "CMD" on there too.... right? Those ARE the ones.
I had added to that Corvair post on that site as well a few months ago. Nothing wrong with a little research in my opinion. Trying to cover my bases. _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11056 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 6:54 am Post subject: |
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Pulled the flat 6 beast out of storage last night. Fired it up on the floor. VAAAAROOOMMM. _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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JasonBaker Samba Member
Joined: February 08, 2010 Posts: 1642 Location: Cleveland, TN
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Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:09 am Post subject: |
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Looks like the deck lid would have closed on the orange one. |
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11056 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 8:58 am Post subject: |
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Scored a 4 barrel 4 runner intake, Holley 4160 carb and air cleaner. I'll see if it runs better on one 4 barrel rather than 4 carbs. It will at least be easier to keep tuned and running, but wont look as cool. _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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CMD Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2004 Posts: 37 Location: 19901
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Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 9:38 pm Post subject: |
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VOLKSWAGNUT wrote: |
Looks like the some of the ones on Volksrods.com Wait your user "CMD" on there too.... right? Those ARE the ones.
I had added to that Corvair post on that site as well a few months ago. Nothing wrong with a little research in my opinion. Trying to cover my bases. |
OOPS! Yeah...that's me. I went back and read the posts. In my defense; I can't remember this morning!! Don't get old!
Since you have the parts; it will be a cheap way to make more power, but there are many more modern options available, including VW power. " Back in the day " we were limited in choices and it made more sense. If you have a heavy foot; the transaxle will be the first casualty. Today you can buy stronger parts than those I had available.Clark's Corvair should have any engine parts you might need. I still have, and like, these engines and I'm in the process of building a rear engine dragster with a vortech supercharger, fuel injection, and a Powerglide.I need to get rid of these leftover parts somehow! Don't worry about the purists and naysayers; I've been pissing them off all my life, currently with two V-8 Bugs! One is a 1950 Splitwindow
If I can help with your project; E/mail me.
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zombie Samba Member
Joined: June 17, 2004 Posts: 1177 Location: Pothole City, CT
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Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 9:06 am Post subject: |
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I own both a bug and a corvair so I'm stoked to see this. _________________ I run two fuel filters in my engine bay. |
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11056 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2011 8:26 am Post subject: |
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Received the 4 barell set up. What a score. The carb looked brand new inside and out. In fact it looked like it was never used. No gas residue in the bowls at all. I only had to replace the 4 plenum boots for the runners, and used silicon so now no more worries.
Pulled the 4 Rochesters and progressive linkage off.
Mounted the intake, carb and cleaner.
Added fuel and ignition
Rolled it over ...on a dolly
CONTACT.
NIGHT AND DAY difference. Cylinder firing is more even now, still pretty lumpy at idle, but it runs very smooth off idle and seems more responsive than the original set up ever was. It dont look as cool, but I'll take performance over looks on this one. It will probably create more decklid clearence problems to deal with, but its worth it so far.
Man I am ready to get started on the body, but it wil have to wait a little while. _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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luckystiff Samba Member
Joined: September 28, 2005 Posts: 2252 Location: hickory,nc
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11056 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 8:32 am Post subject: |
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Not too bad. I see someone used 2 decklids to help hide.
Thats all most what I have in mind. _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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JasonBaker Samba Member
Joined: February 08, 2010 Posts: 1642 Location: Cleveland, TN
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Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 11:04 am Post subject: |
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In the video, it says,"All orginal dash" Then the next image show a cd player in the dash. That slide show is too slow. |
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11056 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 7:49 am Post subject: |
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Decisions.... decisions....decisions....
Full body or just go the Volksrod chop top fenderless route.....
Hmmmmm. Both are appealing to me _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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hedgehog Samba Member
Joined: December 16, 2009 Posts: 167 Location: Grove City, OH
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Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 10:20 am Post subject: |
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VOLKSWAGNUT wrote: |
Decisions.... decisions....decisions....
Full body or just go the Volksrod chop top fenderless route.....
Hmmmmm. Both are appealing to me |
One vote for volksrod.
It would dip into that damn budget thing a bit to do it right though. You would have to go the beam extender route IMO, which would cost a few bucks. But, since you would be venturing far from stock at that point, it would leave the cosmetics even more wide open to your interpretation. |
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
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Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 10:58 am Post subject: |
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I can build my own extender. Thats no big deal at all, and still beable to keep the budget. No way Id EVER pay the ridiculous amount those things are going for. I have PLENTY of parts.
Honestly a Volksrod was my first thought when planning this out. It really would fit the personality of the engine.
Plus I could work around the decklid and apron issue real easy.
I personally think that when a real Hot Rod (any Rod) is built its an art, and open to the builders imagination. _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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hedgehog Samba Member
Joined: December 16, 2009 Posts: 167 Location: Grove City, OH
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Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 11:32 am Post subject: |
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VOLKSWAGNUT wrote: |
I can build my own extender. Thats no big deal at all, and still beable to keep the budget. No way Id EVER pay the ridiculous amount those things are going for. I have PLENTY of parts.
Honestly a Volksrod was my first thought when planning this out. It really would fit the personality of the engine.
Plus I could work around the decklid and apron issue real easy.
I personally think that when a real Hot Rod (any Rod) is built its an art, and open to the builders imagination. |
Good deal on the extender. I agree 100% on a volksrod fitting the personality of the engine and it would pretty much eliminate the decklid/apron issue, like you said.
So...have you started choppin' yet?
Anxious to see this one take shape! Good luck. |
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
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Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 12:43 pm Post subject: |
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hedgehog wrote: |
So...have you started choppin' yet?
Anxious to see this one take shape! Good luck. |
Well no, I had some (cough gag) requested "home things" that had been put off while I was building the last project (67 Blue Bomber Beetle). That worked out good as it was pretty hot here in NC over the summer. The shop is full so this will have to be a pull in and out project. So fall/winter/spring works the best for me. I was trying to sell a 67 Convertible to help fund. Sad to say its has degressed into parting out.
So almost ready to start chopin' . Engines nearly ready. Now just need to move toward swapping a 65 pan over and the stuff that goes along with it.
If it goes the Volksrod route....which is likely, then a chopped top will be in the future. .
I All most....alll most.... hate to chop up an early 67 Sedan body, but I gots to do what I gots to do. I have built many VW's. I'm ready for something different.
As soon as it officially starts...pictures will follow. I hope nothing else gets in my way. _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
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LeviMan2001 Samba Post Whore
Joined: April 11, 2009 Posts: 3855 Location: Alaska
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