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D-train Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2014 1:53 am Post subject: |
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das20v wrote: |
Fins! A few anyhow.
I also thickened up the exhaust outlet casting as well as the exhaust port flange. Here is where things stand as of now. Comments are always welcome.
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heres a comment.
dont stop!!!!
lookin better evryday! _________________ shiny paint doesnt make it worth any more |
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Capriacci Samba Member
Joined: February 15, 2011 Posts: 298 Location: Brazil
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Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2014 5:51 am Post subject: |
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Eric, undoubtedly an amazing job!!! |
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mandraks Samba Member
Joined: November 28, 2004 Posts: 7047 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2014 10:21 am Post subject: |
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much of this awesomeness will be under the engine tins, though? _________________ regards
Uli
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'53 3-Fold Oval, L35 Metallic Blue, looking for a narrow hatch panel |
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das20v Samba Member
Joined: July 04, 2006 Posts: 147 Location: Garden Grove, Cali USA
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Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2014 2:31 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Capriacci and D-Train...couldn't do it without you guys.
Mandraks: Yes/No.
YES:
1) Installed and ready-to-run configuration, you won't see much of the detail, much like a real one.
NO:
1) For the sake of eye candy here on the forum, you see it all.
2) As a model builder, you can experience all the details through the build much like a real motor and get an understanding of what makes a VW tick.
3) If you choose to, the motor could be displayed outside of the chassis and "opened up" to show it off....tins off.
4) There's something else that I will mention later. It's sort of a surprise I have up my sleeve. |
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Fishynos72 Samba Member
Joined: November 27, 2010 Posts: 515
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Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2014 5:18 am Post subject: |
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das20v wrote: |
Fishynos, thanks for the offer. I think I have everything I need on the heads. If I get stuck, I'll let you know. I don't want you to go through trouble of presenting photos if I don't REALLY need them. |
wasn't trying to be smart or anything. I'd have to make a 3 hour round trip to photograph the bare heads. My boss has a 49" 25hp engine but its assembled. I thought you may want the heads bare, if you're not fussed I can get photos of the assembled 25hp motor by monday _________________ Collector of all things Volkswagen, Hazet and Matra.
1972 1302
1973 type2a
1957 type11
2005 Caddy panel van
2006 Golf R32 |
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das20v Samba Member
Joined: July 04, 2006 Posts: 147 Location: Garden Grove, Cali USA
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Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2014 9:31 am Post subject: |
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Fishynos, I certainly didn't think you were trying to be smart. I didn't want to trouble you unless I got stuck. I appreciate your sincerity. Thats a long drive BTW. I thought you had them in your own garage, and even then, I didn't want to trouble you. |
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FritzCP Samba Member
Joined: October 23, 2005 Posts: 463 Location: Wisconsin
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Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2014 8:50 pm Post subject: |
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bumping one of my favorite threads... any updates? _________________ Fritz Custom Products
Fritz 10 - Tin Screw Torquer
Fritz 124 - Crank Pulley Puller
Fritz 70 - 6306 Bearing Puller
Fritz 44 - Dizzy Puller |
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das20v Samba Member
Joined: July 04, 2006 Posts: 147 Location: Garden Grove, Cali USA
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Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:20 pm Post subject: |
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Volksheime, I am still here. No new updates yet. As things are with the motor, it is getting close, but I haven't had any time to keep going. I will get back on it as soon as I get some more free time. Work has been keeping me tied up, but I will have an update in a few weeks perhaps. Thanks for the bump! |
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das20v Samba Member
Joined: July 04, 2006 Posts: 147 Location: Garden Grove, Cali USA
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Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2014 12:18 am Post subject: Update |
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Small update here. Trying to get this up and running again. I work best on momentum with a project, so I went ahead and fixed the fuel line. I had trouble getting it to connect to the fuel pump and look right. I think I got it routed a little more realistic than before. I need to see if the ignition coil will fit behind the fuel line. Anyone have a coil?
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D-train Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2007 Posts: 1455
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Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2014 1:35 am Post subject: |
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Welcome back sir!
I have a coil, but prob not the correct one unfortunately..
I nearly thought u had gone an forgotten about us folk! Haha _________________ shiny paint doesnt make it worth any more |
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Capriacci Samba Member
Joined: February 15, 2011 Posts: 298 Location: Brazil
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Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2014 1:49 pm Post subject: |
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Nice to see you here again, Eric!
About the coil, do you have the correct positions of the two attachment points?
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Capriacci Samba Member
Joined: February 15, 2011 Posts: 298 Location: Brazil
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das20v Samba Member
Joined: July 04, 2006 Posts: 147 Location: Garden Grove, Cali USA
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Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2014 7:07 pm Post subject: |
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Everyone, it's nice to be back.
@ D-train: Thanks bud. Nope, not gone and forgotten. I intend to finish this sucker, even if it takes another 10 years. If it's older, it might be worth more
@ Capriacci: About the coils, I need to read up. From a quick read, I see that there is not just one coil diameter. I think I have holes in the fan shroud mapped out already.
To save me some search grief, does anyone know what diameter coil I should be using here? I am almost tempted to go with the 52mm coil so I have less interference with the fuel line. It might be tight already. Besides, who would be able to tell?
I will need a coil length; the "can body" portion. Once I have the measurements, I should be able to get a coil bolted on to that pristine fan shroud really quick. |
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Capriacci Samba Member
Joined: February 15, 2011 Posts: 298 Location: Brazil
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Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2014 8:41 pm Post subject: |
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Unfortunately I only have the "fat" one...
(diameter confirmed: 63.8 mm )
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das20v Samba Member
Joined: July 04, 2006 Posts: 147 Location: Garden Grove, Cali USA
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Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2014 1:23 am Post subject: |
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Thank you Capriacci. Done! I bent the fuel line just a bit, but she fits.
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D-train Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2014 1:34 am Post subject: |
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Wow! That was quick!! _________________ shiny paint doesnt make it worth any more |
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das20v Samba Member
Joined: July 04, 2006 Posts: 147 Location: Garden Grove, Cali USA
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Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2014 1:45 am Post subject: |
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I need to tweak the coil top still. I realized that the stamped 3-pointed "star" shape is not quite right. I'll play with it tomorrow. |
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D-train Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2014 2:21 am Post subject: |
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On a roll now!! Keep the momentum!!! _________________ shiny paint doesnt make it worth any more |
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das20v Samba Member
Joined: July 04, 2006 Posts: 147 Location: Garden Grove, Cali USA
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Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2014 10:19 am Post subject: |
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Fixed!
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henry roberts Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2003 Posts: 1275 Location: australia
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Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2014 4:39 pm Post subject: |
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good to see you back.
what info do you want next? |
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