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yankee1919 Samba Member
Joined: November 20, 2007 Posts: 485 Location: los angeles
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 1:34 pm Post subject: Re: Dauphine Redux. |
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after several hours of grinding, cutting and test fitting, the front end is nearly ready to get bulk head welded on.
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TripWire Samba Member
Joined: November 14, 2007 Posts: 75 Location: Naples, Florida
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 2:35 pm Post subject: Re: Dauphine Redux. |
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You might want to think about shortening up that frame head...
Otherwise your pedal cluster position is going to be pretty bad. Unless you have short legs that is. I shortened mine 4" and had to do some clearancing for the master cylinder to fit afterwards. Just some advice. |
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yankee1919 Samba Member
Joined: November 20, 2007 Posts: 485 Location: los angeles
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Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2017 6:58 pm Post subject: Re: Dauphine Redux. |
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Thanks TripWire,
I will look into it. Do you have any new updates on your ride? |
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yankee1919 Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2017 11:21 am Post subject: Re: Dauphine Redux. |
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Updates coming soon. |
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91talon Samba Member
Joined: August 11, 2017 Posts: 14 Location: MO
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Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2017 12:18 pm Post subject: Re: Dauphine Redux. |
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Always loved the Dauphine. Watching this build eagerly. |
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yankee1919 Samba Member
Joined: November 20, 2007 Posts: 485 Location: los angeles
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Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 10:13 am Post subject: Re: Dauphine Redux. |
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Hello All,
Sorry for the long break, summer was eating up my time.
I was able to remove engine (found large crack on side of block)
and have removed rear suspension. |
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yankee1919 Samba Member
Joined: November 20, 2007 Posts: 485 Location: los angeles
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Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 10:14 am Post subject: Re: Dauphine Redux. |
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A few bolts and dead field mice and rear suspension out.
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yankee1919 Samba Member
Joined: November 20, 2007 Posts: 485 Location: los angeles
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Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 10:16 am Post subject: Re: Dauphine Redux. |
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Now had to tackle front suspension, about 2 hours trying to figure it out.
Forget it! Give me the sawzall!
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yankee1919 Samba Member
Joined: November 20, 2007 Posts: 485 Location: los angeles
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Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 10:18 am Post subject: Re: Dauphine Redux. |
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Now begins the fun part on placing the body and pan together.
But before I tore out the suspension I made a few pics on measurements.
Wheel base for Renault Dauphine
I would say 89 maybe 89 1/4. |
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yankee1919 Samba Member
Joined: November 20, 2007 Posts: 485 Location: los angeles
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Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 10:20 am Post subject: Re: Dauphine Redux. |
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A 1969 VW Beetle wheelbase 94.5 in? |
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yankee1919 Samba Member
Joined: November 20, 2007 Posts: 485 Location: los angeles
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Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 10:23 am Post subject: Re: Dauphine Redux. |
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front wheelbase (measured edge of tires)
Front, 55 in
Rear 53in
I hope this helps for those who want to do the same type of projects.
Tony
Bakersfield,CA |
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Danpa Samba Member
Joined: August 21, 2007 Posts: 1240 Location: Valparaiso, in
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Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 6:07 am Post subject: Re: Dauphine Redux. |
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yankee1919 wrote: |
Now begins the fun part on placing the body and pan together.
But before I tore out the suspension I made a few pics on measurements.
Wheel base for Renault Dauphine
I would say 89 maybe 89 1/4. |
Those wheels look like they came off a Radio Flyer wagon!
Dan _________________ 67 Beetle (gone)
68 Bay Window Double Cab (gone) sob, sob!
64 Beetle (gone)
77 Scirocco (gone)
73 Squareback (scrapped)
70 Beetle (current, in pieces) |
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yankee1919 Samba Member
Joined: November 20, 2007 Posts: 485 Location: los angeles
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Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 10:40 am Post subject: Re: Dauphine Redux. |
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Hello Danpa,
Yes, they really look like them. The rust is really bad on them, thank goodness I am doing the swap. |
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yankee1919 Samba Member
Joined: November 20, 2007 Posts: 485 Location: los angeles
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Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2017 10:32 pm Post subject: Re: Dauphine Redux. |
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Hello All,
Sorry for delay in updates, I will have some new stuff this weekend.
Tony |
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yankee1919 Samba Member
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yankee1919 Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2017 8:36 am Post subject: Re: Dauphine Redux. |
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Hello All,
Will have some updated pics soon. |
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yankee1919 Samba Member
Joined: November 20, 2007 Posts: 485 Location: los angeles
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Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2017 9:53 pm Post subject: Re: Dauphine Redux. |
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Dragging my feet! But will have some new pics. |
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yankee1919 Samba Member
Joined: November 20, 2007 Posts: 485 Location: los angeles
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Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2017 11:06 am Post subject: Re: Dauphine Redux. |
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Finally had the time to get the bulkhead welded on. The aftermarket part was not fitting correctly and messaged it in with a hammer.
Arc welded not as pretty but will do the job.
Will grind and primer.
Next task is to remove rear Dside swing arm.
Tony |
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yankee1919 Samba Member
Joined: November 20, 2007 Posts: 485 Location: los angeles
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Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2017 11:00 am Post subject: Re: Dauphine Redux. |
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! I HOPE 2018 WILL BE A BETTER YEAR FOR YOU. I need to post newest pics. |
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yankee1919 Samba Member
Joined: November 20, 2007 Posts: 485 Location: los angeles
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Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2018 12:08 am Post subject: Re: Dauphine Redux. |
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Where has the time gone! Ok, got new updates coming. |
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