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PostPosted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 11:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks. I think I'll just show up. I'd gotten as far as a New Old Stock case halves that have never been machined. But I'm now 'currently' pursuing an Electric Vehicle conversion that would have 68hp and weigh no more than a stock Beetle.

Here's my Salt Flats design, the boattail doesn't show at this angle:
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 6:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

lewism wrote:
Thanks. I think I'll just show up. I'd gotten as far as a New Old Stock case halves that have never been machined. But I'm now 'currently' pursuing an Electric Vehicle conversion that would have 68hp and weigh no more than a stock Beetle.

Here's my Salt Flats design, the boattail doesn't show at this angle:
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Love the design concept Lewism. When do you hope to race at Bonneville?

Please be sure to say hi when you hit the salt. I will be wearing a Panama hat and hangin' with the VW guys at the VW group pits located at the very north end of the pit's, and at the 130 MPH Club start line. See you on the salt.

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PostPosted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 2:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Any updates on the Type 64 Project?
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 9:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sorry Axel. all quiet on the eastern front. I will post more as quickly as info or photos are received.

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 13, 2015 12:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Below are two new photos of the T64 dash and engine compartment plus reposts of earlier photos that became deleted. Hopefully these will not disappear a second time! While you can see progress is being made, this will be the last update post for awhile.

The publicity this car has generated created a problem for the builders with too many interruptions from both media and curious observers calling and stopping by the shop(s) and it has seriously slowed their ability to spend time completing the T64 versus "talking about it"! Any further updates will be at the discretion of the builders and it is requested that all contact with them be deferred until after completion of this very special 36hp Challenge racer.

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Thanx so much for your understanding and patience.

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 13, 2015 2:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

WOW! AMAZING work. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 8:52 am    Post subject: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge Reply with quote

It has been awhile since the last update on the 36hp Challenge Type 64 recreation being built in North Carolina. The crew of Bruce Cook, Dave MIller, Whitey Worsham and Elbert Efird have been working vigorously behind the scenes to make this masterpiece come together so I thought I would post the latest photos they have shared. As can be seen, the extremely difficult part of creating the body, all of the interior panels, are now formed and installed. Kudos to Dave for this amazing effort. Enjoy the images............Burly

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All photos by Bruce Cook


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PostPosted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 9:37 am    Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge Reply with quote

Simply stunning!
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 02, 2015 12:49 am    Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge Reply with quote

Speechless!!!!!!
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 7:06 pm    Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge Reply with quote

I want to buy it for a daily driver !
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 9:03 pm    Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge Reply with quote

Richard Roth wrote:
I want to buy it for a daily driver !


Richard, Dave is in business and taking orders for future deliveries.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 6:12 am    Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge Reply with quote

The engine is coming together, much machine work by Wild Man Whitey Wosrham of German Automotive Fletcher N.C.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 9:13 am    Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge Reply with quote

bruce cook wrote:
The engine is coming together, much machine work by Wild Man Whitey Worham of German Automotive Fletcher N.C.
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Details Bruce, we need details........................
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 30, 2015 4:41 pm    Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge Reply with quote

G'day everyone

Below is the latest T64 36hp Challenge racer update from Dave at Copacetic. Enjoy.........

Burly


Happy New Year!

It has been a long time since the last photos in July, but the work continues.

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The doors and lids have been been assembled. The front lid and doors are hinged and latched.

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The rear lid needs more attention to the fit, and it will be pinned and latched rather than hinged.

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The difficult engineering and design issues have been solved, though I am certain that there will be refinements before the project is complete.

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Yes, there is still a lot of work left, but I can see the completed body from here.



I’m still working on the taillight configuration, but I think I’ll stick with “snowflakes.” Fortunately, the taillights will be pretty simple to change around. It looks like each of the original T64's had three distinct and different configurations, so I figure a fourth would have also.

The rear 3/4 view shows the "snowflake" 55 to 57 taillight assemblies. I will describe them as "non T64" style to distinguish the clear definition between the Copacetic T64 vehicle(s) and the KDF originals.

I’ll let the engine and chassis guys update you on their progress.

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PostPosted: Wed Dec 30, 2015 7:40 pm    Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge Reply with quote

Wow. Where do I get one from now?
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 22, 2016 3:10 pm    Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge Reply with quote

This is the I.R.S. chassis that will set beneath the beautiful T64 body currently being assembled in North Carolina.

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Photo by Bruce Cook

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PostPosted: Mon Jan 25, 2016 11:20 pm    Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge Reply with quote

I just received photos of the T-shirt the T64 36hp Challenge land speed racing team now has available for a cost of $25.00 each (sizes S M L XL), $28.00 each (size XXL), including free shipping in the U.S.A.. Out of country Challengers will need to email the address below for a quote on shipping to non U.S.A. addresses.

Below is the image on the front of the T64 "T".

"Versuchswagen" translates to "Experimental Car" in German, which is a great name for the team of dedicated VW enthusiasts recreating this most rare and iconic Volkswagen from the mind of Dr. Porsche.

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Order Info:

[email protected]

Payment - Pay-Pal

S M L XL..............$25.00 + 3% free shipping (USA)
XXL......................$28.00 + 3% free shipping (USA)

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 26, 2016 10:28 am    Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge Reply with quote

Popcorn What a beautiful car! Excellent craftsmanship!
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 31, 2016 8:55 am    Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge Reply with quote

Just received these photos of the next stages of the DSS36 36hp engine being crafted for the Type 64 36hp Challenge racer by Whitey Worsham of North Carolina. Simply amazing the new technology being applied to these ancient engines. Photos by Bruce Cook.

Enjoy

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 24, 2016 5:20 am    Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge Reply with quote

Engine case is ready
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