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lewism Samba Member
Joined: May 23, 2004 Posts: 25 Location: northwest of normal
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Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 11:43 pm Post subject: |
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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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36hplandspeedracer Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006 Posts: 847 Location: Ivins, Utah
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Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 6:16 am Post subject: |
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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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Axel Andersson Samba Member
Joined: June 03, 2011 Posts: 132 Location: Sweden - Europe
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Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 2:29 am Post subject: |
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Any updates on the Type 64 Project? |
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36hplandspeedracer Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006 Posts: 847 Location: Ivins, Utah
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Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 9:23 am Post subject: |
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Sorry Axel. all quiet on the eastern front. I will post more as quickly as info or photos are received.
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36hplandspeedracer Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006 Posts: 847 Location: Ivins, Utah
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Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2015 12:23 pm Post subject: |
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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.
Thanx so much for your understanding and patience.
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Suboval Samba Member
Joined: September 15, 2003 Posts: 794
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Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2015 2:03 pm Post subject: |
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WOW! AMAZING work. _________________ It all works on paper.
There's two things we learn from history:
1.) History repeats itself.
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36hplandspeedracer Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006 Posts: 847 Location: Ivins, Utah
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 8:52 am Post subject: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge |
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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
All photos by Bruce Cook
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Roadcow Samba Member
Joined: November 14, 2003 Posts: 1012 Location: Stockton, Ca. area
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 9:37 am Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge |
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Simply stunning! _________________ 71 Westy Roadcow
67 Panel
63 Bug
66 Ghia Bonneville 2014
74 Ghia Vert
69 Bonneville Ghia 150 in Chico
69 Bonneville Ghia in Ireland
80 Cabby 2.1 16v
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greek_tony Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2013 Posts: 243 Location: Athens, Greece
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Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2015 12:49 am Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge |
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Speechless!!!!!! _________________ 1963 Karmann Ghia - Sold
May 53 Ragtop - Resto started
October 65 Fastback - Almost there. |
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Richard Roth Samba Member
Joined: April 03, 2004 Posts: 952
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Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 7:06 pm Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge |
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I want to buy it for a daily driver ! _________________ The problem with reality is that there's no background music !
1966 Empi GTV MKIV
1954 Kabriolett Beetle
1953 Porsche 356 1500S
1957 Cable brake standard model
1962 cable brake standard model
1956 23 window Samba
1960 Austin Healey 3000
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36hplandspeedracer Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006 Posts: 847 Location: Ivins, Utah
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Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 9:03 pm Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge |
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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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bruce cook Samba Member
Joined: February 16, 2004 Posts: 35
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Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 6:12 am Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge |
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The engine is coming together, much machine work by Wild Man Whitey Wosrham of German Automotive Fletcher N.C.
_________________ land speed nut
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36hplandspeedracer Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006 Posts: 847 Location: Ivins, Utah
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Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 9:13 am Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge |
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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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36hplandspeedracer Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006 Posts: 847 Location: Ivins, Utah
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Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2015 4:41 pm Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge |
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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.
The doors and lids have been been assembled. The front lid and doors are hinged and latched.
The rear lid needs more attention to the fit, and it will be pinned and latched rather than hinged.
The difficult engineering and design issues have been solved, though I am certain that there will be refinements before the project is complete.
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.
Dave Miller
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D-train Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2007 Posts: 1449
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Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2015 7:40 pm Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge |
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Wow. Where do I get one from now? _________________ shiny paint doesnt make it worth any more |
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36hplandspeedracer Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006 Posts: 847 Location: Ivins, Utah
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Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2016 3:10 pm Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge |
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This is the I.R.S. chassis that will set beneath the beautiful T64 body currently being assembled in North Carolina.
Photo by Bruce Cook
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36hplandspeedracer Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006 Posts: 847 Location: Ivins, Utah
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Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2016 11:20 pm Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge |
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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.
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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Joseph DR Samba Member
Joined: December 20, 2004 Posts: 180 Location: Texas
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Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2016 10:28 am Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge |
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What a beautiful car! Excellent craftsmanship! _________________ 1964 Beetle |
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36hplandspeedracer Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006 Posts: 847 Location: Ivins, Utah
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Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2016 8:55 am Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge |
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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
Burly
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bruce cook Samba Member
Joined: February 16, 2004 Posts: 35
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2016 5:20 am Post subject: Re: Type 64 Coming to the 36hp Challenge |
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Engine case is ready
_________________ land speed nut |
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