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PostPosted: Sun Feb 02, 2014 6:24 pm    Post subject: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge Reply with quote

INTRODUCTION:

A crew of four North Carolina craftsmen have been building the body, chassis and engine for what is a recreation of the most beautiful Volkswagen ever crafted, the infamous 1939 Volkswagen KDF Type 64 (aka Type 60K10) Berlin to Rome racer.

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This very special project began almost three years ago and is now 80% complete. The chassis is rolling and the front and rear windows were recently fitted.

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The car will compete in the 36hp Challenge Unlimited 36 category and the teams goal is to capture the fifty one year old record of Dick Beiths Pepco supercharged belly tank racer (aka lakester). Minimum speed goal is 130 miles per hour against the 51 year old record of 129.68 miles per hour.

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Wolfsburg Wests Okrasa style heads will be part of the potent big bore 36hp engine being developed to meet and then exceed their goals. Our "1" Club hats are off to Bruce, Dave, Whitey and Elbert.

UPDATE:

It has been a couple of months since we first introduced the Type 64 project being crafted in North Carolina for the 36hp Challenge. Below are some new photos showing the progress to date. The world is watching as this team continues to create a very special reproduction of the 1938 Volkswagen Type 64.

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Stay tuned to these pages for more updates and photos as they become available. For more info about this Type 64 and the VW Challenge go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/36hpvw.challenge and "Friend" the 36hp VW Challenge.

Lookin' good fellas......................

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PostPosted: Sun Feb 02, 2014 7:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

W O W ! Shocked Very Happy Cool
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 2:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

amazing!!!!!
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 2:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

HOLY SHNIKIES Shocked This year just keeps getting better and better

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 3:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wait till Seinfeld and Leno hear about this. I bet they would both want one Very Happy
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 5:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Once the initial 36hp Challenge racer is on the ground and running, the craftsman creating the body has two standing orders from some Porsche folks.

Can't wait to see Type 64's running around the US. Kool..........................

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 5:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Now all we need is the Frankfurt flyer on the salt too......
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 6:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sure wish we could entice Chris to come out to Bonneville. That pair of cars would make a once in a lifetime Photo-Op!

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 04, 2014 8:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

This gets my blood pumping. I'll see if I can pull it off this year. Fingers crossed.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 12:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

All the above is full of Awesome!
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 06, 2014 8:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very cool indeed.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 06, 2014 11:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

vintage speed porn. Those two cars going full pelt on the salt in black and white photos. I'd give my left nut to be behind the camera
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 06, 2014 11:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fishynos72 wrote:
vintage speed porn. Those two cars going full pelt on the salt in black and white photos. I'd give my left nut to be behind the camera


Come join us '72...........................the dates are September 6th to the 9th. The event is called World of Speed (USFRA sanctioned - www.saltflasts.com )and the location, Utah's unique Bonneville Salt Flats..............................

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PostPosted: Thu Feb 06, 2014 11:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'd be there at the drop of a hat. Getting time off so as to take such a trip; could prove a problem.

Maybe I'll finish my 58 and bring it across one day, and join you on the salt
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 06, 2014 11:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That would be outstanding! You might even talk to the Ratmuller crew about bundling in a container to cut costs. Hopefully they will join us in the near future as well!
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 5:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Shocked The body is coming a long at a great pace, we have a swing axle pan ready but are changing to an IRS pan, heads are about done now we're working out cam and lifter problems in a 36 case. Will post new photos soon.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 10:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bruce is the laison for the Type 64 build and will keep us updated on the teams progress. Thanx Bruce..................
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 11, 2014 10:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

bruce cook wrote:
Shocked The body is coming a long at a great pace, we have a swing axle pan ready but are changing to an IRS pan, heads are about done now we're working out cam and lifter problems in a 36 case. Will post new photos soon.


Will the pan need to be modified to mount the body?
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 11, 2014 10:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

From the photos I have seen of the completed pan, the body will mount like a normal VW Bug. This is different than the three original T64's which featured a custom X-Ladder frame rectangular chassis.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=442264&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

The Samba link above supplied by Martin Merrell shows many great images of the Prototyp build/restoration.

Utilizing a normal VW pan will allow additional examples of this Type 64 recreation to be fabricated for future customers.

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PostPosted: Fri Feb 14, 2014 8:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That is a thing of beauty.
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