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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11053 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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If youz guyz plan to pull that off.....all I can say.....is......ya pretty Damn Brave! _________________ 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
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mrmarcdude Samba Member
Joined: December 15, 2005 Posts: 715 Location: Vacaville, Ca
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Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 7:54 pm Post subject: |
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I made a Volksrod once. I got the car for 100 bucks, and figured why not? It was a great learning experience, and gave me a good insight towards the contruction of these cars. Not to mention the fact that it was fun as hell!
After I lost my hubcaps on a trip to Santa Rosa...
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vaughn bros. Samba Member
Joined: October 13, 2003 Posts: 2395 Location: Hickory, NC
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Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:58 am Post subject: |
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mrmarcdude wrote: |
I made a Volksrod once. I got the car for 100 bucks, and figured why not? It was a great learning experience, and gave me a good insight towards the contruction of these cars. Not to mention the fact that it was fun as hell!
After I lost my hubcaps on a trip to Santa Rosa...
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vaughn bros. Samba Member
Joined: October 13, 2003 Posts: 2395 Location: Hickory, NC
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Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 8:00 am Post subject: |
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VOLKSWAGNUT wrote: |
vaughn bros. wrote: |
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If youz guyz plan to pull that off.....all I can say.....is......ya pretty Damn Brave! |
Just for Fun photo from volksrod.uk for the brakephobic crowd. |
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11053 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 1:36 pm Post subject: |
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After today..... On second thought...I think some of you may be right.... TheSamba.com crowd may not be ready for the Volksrods...
Example...
It amazing how fast rules change once a Corvair Powered Volksrod bust 9/10 of the field on its first run...... of drag racing FOR FUN... Bunch of Stock Nazi's...Um. The flyer reads.... Air Cooled VW's... Hello... it is air cooled.. \Oh new rule...it must be All VW powered.. Well ok then... what about those Dual Webers.. Oh and the Snail hanging tucked in the Ass end... Must be some of that rare VW stuff.
Hahahaha... Honestly.. I love it...
Its all good ...If you're turnin' heads, making people talk, point, and then they disqualify you.... Your doing it right.... I'm not going anywhere... and there is no hard feelings in the end... _________________ 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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vaughn bros. Samba Member
Joined: October 13, 2003 Posts: 2395 Location: Hickory, NC
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Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 3:18 pm Post subject: |
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I carved up a plastic toy this week.
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mxracer Samba Member
Joined: April 09, 2011 Posts: 568 Location: NC
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Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 4:41 pm Post subject: |
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The winning car was a naturally aspirated, "off the shelf" parts, well built engine. No "snail". Yes dual Dell carbs but that is well within in the VW realm.
You have a cool ride with a cool engine configuration but at a VW show you'd have to expect most would favor a VW powered VW over a "anything other" powered VW right???
Next April we'll bring one or two cars with VW power and break 9.50 so there won't be any questions.
The margin wasn't that big this time even. Rob's car ran a 9.88 and (if I'm not mistaken) yours ran a 9.66. That's before fine tuning on his so I'm sure we can squeeze a couple more 10ths out of it.
BTW you are not even close to being the "odd man out". There isn't even a class that my square can "compete" in. |
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luckystiff Samba Member
Joined: September 28, 2005 Posts: 2252 Location: hickory,nc
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Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:06 pm Post subject: |
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yep if the "cookie cutter vw" running in the same realm as your 6cyl/half the car chopped off does causes distress what woulda happened if my lowly old square wouldn't have crapped a gen on the way down(well with less than 100miles on it i probably would've fought running it on the track) and been running right there in the same mix to?
ya seem like an good guy but you'd have to expect the pick at a vw show to be vw powered... _________________ ITMC
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11053 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 7:30 am Post subject: |
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Do you two run in packs all the time???
This may not be the right forum, to head off on this topic....but heres my counterpoint to my issue.
Guys.. really its ok. With you both driving Squares you already know the issues of being outside the norm. I love Squares and I'd be right there with you if I am ever lucky enough to find one. Being air cooled VW powered you can compete, but with an obvious weight disadvantage, I guess you mean... No Type 3 class... Right ? . It's your choice to be different, just as mine is. NOT A BAD THING IMO.. My ONLY real gripe about being disqulaified is the advertised drag racing was for Air Cooled VW's.. which Operation X is... I even asked in the German Invasion topic. Just maybe not specifically, because, those guys know me and they know what I run, and didnt bother to publicly mention... VW Powered Air cooled VW's only. Sure I realize being non VW powered would of course put in in question.. Corvair engines have been booted out of all VW racing since the 60's when the VW guys were really getting thier asses kicked. Today, its just a conversation piece, and something different, as sooooo much speed equipment is now available for VW engines, that makes them much faster, and fairly reliable compared to my ole Corvair dinosaur...
You know we had to split, so I guess Rob won the cash..?
Good run he put down, good building on all parts, and we know theres room for more...
I've got my own tweaking to do as well.. So bring it on.. _________________ 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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Keith Samba Member
Joined: August 15, 2005 Posts: 3635 Location: Brodheadsville, PA
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Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 9:42 am Post subject: |
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VOLKSWAGNUT wrote: |
This may not be the right forum, to head off on this topic....but heres my counterpoint to my issue.
Guys.. really its ok. With you both driving Squares you already know the issues of being outside the norm. I love Squares and I'd be right there with you if I am ever lucky enough to find one. Being air cooled VW powered you can compete, but with an obvious weight disadvantage. It's your choice to be different, just as mine is. NOT A BAD THING IMO.. My ONLY real gripe about being disqulaified is the advertised drag racing was for Air Cooled VW's.. which Operation X is... I even asked in the German Invasion topic. Just maybe not specifically, because, those guys know me and they know what I run, and didnt bother to publicly mention... VW Powered Air cooled VW's only. Sure I realize being non VW powered would of course put in in question.. Corvair engines have been booted out of all VW racing since the 60's when the VW guys were really getting thier asses kicked. Today, its just a conversation piece, and something different, as sooooo much speed equipment is now available for VW engines, that makes them much faster, and fairly reliable compared to my ole Corvair dinosaur...
You know we had to split, so I guess Rob won the cash..?
Good run he put down, good building on all parts, and we know theres room for more...
I've got my own tweaking to do as well.. So bring it on.. |
Your line of thought on" well its an aircooled VW "but has a corvair engine is a bit ridiculous. Dont you think? What is an aircooled VW to you or anyone? An aircooled VW is powered by an aircooled VW engine. If someone showed up with an aircooled continental V12 from a tank or an aircooled radial engine from a plane stuffed in the back of their bug and used that logic what do you think would happen?? It would be cool as hell to see, but I mean come on. _________________ Formerly known in the forums as "OVALTEEN"
"I firmly believe that some villagers from Botswana could probably build a better road than PennDot."- Splitty
"If you do anything to your car someone will hate on you for it. People absolutely love to complain and find fault with others. Don't let it bother you. Just live and have fun."- Lind |
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11053 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 10:35 am Post subject: |
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ovalteen wrote: |
[ If someone showed up with an aircooled continental V12 from a tank or an aircooled radial engine from a plane stuffed in the back of their bug and used that logic what do you think would happen?? |
They would probaly win... as long as the rules didnt change after the event started...
I totally understand what you and all the other VW powered supporters are stating.. I guess the same theory should apply to air cooled Porsche powered VW's, or maybe even Type 4 engines in other Type cars...
Frankly my favorite type of racing, is mostly stock drag racing, slow vs slow, fast vs fast. No mods or very limited mods, now thats tight competition.
For the record I had a blast, and would do it again anyday, with or without the controversy.
I am not crying over spilled milk... just a little disappointed in the mid change of rules after the fact. I wasnt the fastest car of the day, but I was the fastest air cooled car and that cant be taken away..
I didnt even know I was disqualified until mxracer ( engine buddy for the winning car) informed me... at first yep I was irritated, but later just laughed it off... its 50 bucks and maybe a little braging. I asked the officials, (who I know), and they just said money is for VW powered.. I simply said thats not what was advertised.. I got deer in headlights... from them.
Congrats to you guys who pulled off the fastest VW powered run for that day you earned it...
If this is to be the Volksrod topic, can we just move past this. I didnt intend for this to escalate past my opinon and example. I was merely stating main stream VW followers may not be ready for non VW mold cars, thats kind of how this topic got started to begin with.
I appologize for this detour away from a potential good Volksrod topic. I just wanted to respond to mxracer, and luckstiff, both supporters of thier buddy NcDad....... the VW powered winner. _________________ 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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OutlawAlice Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2009 Posts: 1090 Location: SC
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Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 6:27 am Post subject: |
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luckystiff wrote: |
ya seem like an good guy but you'd have to expect the pick at a vw show to be vw powered... |
Why? That confuses me. If you're going to say it has to be VW powered, I'd expect the show might need to reinvestigate what it represents. It sounds like 75% discrimination and 2% purist with a huge, heapin topping of jealousy. That's what most of us VW owners have fought against for years.
It's like the discrimination against Oscar Pistorius, the Olympic runner with artificial legs faced.
Shame on you people. Be happy there's a survivor out there. No matter what it takes to get from one point to another. _________________ 1966 Beetle
1999 Honda Granny Car
1951 Cadillac Kustom
2008 Dodge Hemi That Does Awesome Burnouts
A shit-ton of antique bicycles
A couple of mini-bikes
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Of course I perform a good deed everyday. I want to kill someone, but I don't. |
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drscope Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2007 Posts: 15273 Location: Baltimore, Maryland USA
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Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 8:43 am Post subject: |
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vaughn bros. wrote: |
I carved up a plastic toy this week.
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How could you do such a thing? That could have gone to some kid who appreciates having an unmolested toy! Now it’s just hacked up junk.
At least it’s not an oval! _________________ Mother Nature is a Mean Evil Bitch! |
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OutlawAlice Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2009 Posts: 1090 Location: SC
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Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 9:35 am Post subject: |
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drscope wrote: |
vaughn bros. wrote: |
I carved up a plastic toy this week.
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How could you do such a thing? That could have gone to some kid who appreciates having an unmolested toy! Now it’s just hacked up junk.
At least it’s not an oval! |
HA HA HA HA HAAHHHAaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Damn. _________________ 1966 Beetle
1999 Honda Granny Car
1951 Cadillac Kustom
2008 Dodge Hemi That Does Awesome Burnouts
A shit-ton of antique bicycles
A couple of mini-bikes
A pair of roller skates
Of course I perform a good deed everyday. I want to kill someone, but I don't. |
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Steve22 Samba Member
Joined: March 05, 2004 Posts: 1389 Location: the wild unknown
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Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 12:46 pm Post subject: |
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I thought this was going to have something to do with volksrods, but so far it seems to be mostly "panties in a wad" thread... can we get back to the volksrods please? or is this what volksrods are about? _________________ '65 Karmann Ghia 'vert
'73 Super Beetle
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OutlawAlice Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2009 Posts: 1090 Location: SC
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Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 12:55 pm Post subject: |
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Steve22 wrote: |
I thought this was going to have something to do with volksrods, but so far it seems to be mostly "panties in a wad" thread... can we get back to the volksrods please? or is this what volksrods are about? |
Volksrods tend to get certain individual's panties in a wad. Kinda like yours are at the moment. I don't see anything off topic.
Sorry. Couldn't resist. _________________ 1966 Beetle
1999 Honda Granny Car
1951 Cadillac Kustom
2008 Dodge Hemi That Does Awesome Burnouts
A shit-ton of antique bicycles
A couple of mini-bikes
A pair of roller skates
Of course I perform a good deed everyday. I want to kill someone, but I don't. |
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OutlawAlice Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 1:29 pm Post subject: |
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But...in all seriousness. Volksrods by nature ARE going to get panties in a wad. As just outlined by Volkswagnut's experience at German Invasion. I personally know several of the people involved with that show and I'm shocked and immensley disappointed at the reaction to his Volksrod. It was pretty darn cowardly and stupid.
Like my own car that ruffles feather and wads panties, it's a characteristic of building and owning such a ride. Not everybody has the appreciation for the work and vision involved. _________________ 1966 Beetle
1999 Honda Granny Car
1951 Cadillac Kustom
2008 Dodge Hemi That Does Awesome Burnouts
A shit-ton of antique bicycles
A couple of mini-bikes
A pair of roller skates
Of course I perform a good deed everyday. I want to kill someone, but I don't. |
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vaughn bros. Samba Member
Joined: October 13, 2003 Posts: 2395 Location: Hickory, NC
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Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 2:35 pm Post subject: |
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Give us one more week and I will have something more to post. Chassis gets all welded up.
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Steve22 Samba Member
Joined: March 05, 2004 Posts: 1389 Location: the wild unknown
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Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 3:27 pm Post subject: |
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There is none so blind as he who will not see...
Here you have been given a chance to show off volksrod cars. A chance to show the ingenuity of a Volkswagnut in doing an engine swap, the craftsmanship of a Vaughn Bros. in building custom parts, the attention to detail of a Modelmakerinc, the delight in discovery of a Tequila Sunrise building his first volksrod. A chance to garner support for your cause...
you make the choice of how to proceed from here, I've said my piece. _________________ '65 Karmann Ghia 'vert
'73 Super Beetle
'59 Beetle ragtop
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dubllyou Samba Member
Joined: May 24, 2012 Posts: 1251 Location: Jack & Cee Motors
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Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 3:30 pm Post subject: |
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@ vaughn bros. Lookin good!
Are those vintage torque thrust d's on there? (two piece) I used to have a set on my '68 Cougar, back in the day. Now it needs those spoked spindle mounts on the front, like's on something else on the right.
(oops, that means no brakes...) _________________ Two wrongs don't make a right...
three lefts do.
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