Scored a local '65 Deluxe, The Monster

[toxicavenger70]

Dang this thing is going to be a highway killer!

[Xevin]

Nice Rich. Enjoy!


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[richparker]

^Nice Xevin! You know in the land of the Southwest Patina is king.

Drove the car to the ski resort today. Felt good to be back in it, on the highway racing the other cars. 😂

I wasn’t happy with the oil pressure readings I was getting after the engine was nice and warm this morning. It was within reason, but too low for my liking. So I switched it to 20/50 and went for a rip. Drove the shit out of it on some winding mountain roads out in the country. Seems to be more in the realm that I like now. I’ve been in contact with the builder, I’ll keep my eye on it, do some trending and go from there. Builder says, it’s fine 🤩

I also put the old rear tires on the front, they were a lot newer and have more tread on them. I also adjusted the brakes and the shifter.

The car is nice and tight and a blast to drive!
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[67rustavenger]

By a show of hands up.
Who didn't think the first place Rich drove his car to, was the ski resort?

Nice to see it back on the road!
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[Xevin]

Any updates Rich? What difference do you feel with the new engine vs the old engine?
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[Xevin]

[richparker]

Let’s give an update on the car. I’ve been cycling a lot because I’m training for 3 races. When I ride I drive my bus, so I’ve been I’ve been switching back and forth between the car and the bus. The car is pretty amazing, my builder says it’s not going to break in because a lot of the components were previously tested. But, to me it seems like it is loosening up and producing more power. It’s currently getting 18 mpg, that’s with warm ups and driving it pretty aggressively. When I do the first service I’m gonna change out the air correction jets from 1.80 to 2.00. That should help with the milage a bit.

The carbs were boiling after a bit shut down. So I’ve started adding Marvel Mystery Oil to the fuel. It has made a difference and I didn’t notice any boiling today.

Today I drove it to the ski resort. The car destroyed the drive, it was such a blast. Cruised 70+ the whole way. Passed many modern cars with ease. When we arrived at the resort, I parked and idled for a bit. Oil temp was 180° and the oil pressure was at 10 psi. The oil temp sensor is machined into the sump. At first I didn’t like this, but now I like it. It gives me an accurate reading of oil that’s getting sucked up. Well, as accurate as a VDO gauge/sensor can be.

Interior and disc brakes are on my radar.

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[richparker]

It was super nice out today. After my afternoon bike ride I decided to change out the air correction jets. I will report any changes, whether they are positive or negative.
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[richparker]

Good day wrenching on the car. After my ride this morning I hooked the car up to the truck and towed it to the shop. At the shop I did the first service on the engine. I retorqued the heads, adjusted the valves (all were tight except for #1 intake, it was perfect). I changed the oil, 5 qts of Castrol 20/50 and a 1/2 bottle of Lucas Zink additive. I decided to go with the bigger filter instead of the shorty, so I put a Wix 51515 on. I pulled the carb windows and adjusted the carbs, they were a bit rich. I also adjusted the rear brakes since I had the rear in the air. I like hanging out at the shop. The Machinist was building a 1955cc for another customer while I was there.

I figured out I have VS Sport exhaust, not a a Super Flow as I previously thought.

Samba member Brian_e PMed me last night with a link to a set of .020” over cam bearings. That’s was a nice surprise! When I showed up to the shop I made sure my case was still there, then I ordered the bearings. So now I have a AS41 case that cut for 94s, line bored .040” over with 8mm case savers. That’s a win! I also have a CB 76mm crank, 5.5 CB Hbeam rods and a set of IDF40s. Damn near an engine.

On Saturday I bought a Euro 1963 Beetle. Maybe it a deluxe? 🤷‍♂️

I also bought a 1974 Beetle from the same folks, I pick this car up on Friday. This car has a complete engine, so I guess I’ll have all the bolt on parts I need to go with the case, crank, rods and carbs I already have. Winning!

At the shop

Towing the 1963 on Saturday

The 1974

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[Ceckert64]

That 63 looks like a solid car! What are your plans for those cars?
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[richparker]

The ‘63 is a super nice car. I believe it’s gonna go to my Machinist in a trade for another car. As for the ‘74, I’m gonna pull the motor and sell the car. I’ll probably sink that money into my ‘65. I’d like to get the beam done, add disc brakes and redo the upholstery.
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[richparker]

The Monsta got some buddies, a ‘63 and a ‘74

Both cars are for sale. I gotta clean them up, take some pics and post some ads.

Complete 1600 DP, I do have the PICT34 carb as well. Anyone know what the exhaust is?

The Monsta with the wings up at the ski resort this morning.

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[VW_Jimbo]

[richparker]

I was driving home from work last week and the red light come on. 😳 I searched the forums and decided to just change out the alternator. As every thread that had the same symptoms of mine was the alternator. I’m using a Autozone alternator on this car, so it has a lifetime warranty. I ordered the new one and pulled the old one. When the new one came in I returned the old one for a full refund. I also bought a new belt, Autozone part number 15355. I also run a Autozone belt on my bus, although a shorter one because I have a 6 3/4” pull on that motor. The alternator and belt both had 11,000 miles on them, spanning 2 engines.

Anyway, it’s all back together and seems to be working again. That’s to Glenn for posting a step by step (although I pretty much knew what to do, it it was nice to read) guide on how to do the job with the engine in. I didn’t even have to remove the deck lid.

Oil change, valve adjustment, new cork gaskets, new dizzy cap, new speedo cable (the Napa one I installed broke) and in its future. Probably do all that in 2 weeks when I’m on vacation.

The car is running good, I still drive it a lot. Switching back and forth with my bus, depending on if I’m cycling or not. The bus is my cycling rig.
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[smeag]

The monster is awesome. I've enjoyed your thread as I have a '65 as well. Could you post where the "Glenn" thread is with the generator replacement is. Thanks. Shawn

[richparker]

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I think that's one of the hallmarks of a great mechanic - being able to figure out just how much stuff to take apart or remove, to do a good repair. Sometimes it's pure practicality, like the alternator/generator; other times it's fear of tearing something else up, like hardened FI wiring sitting in the valley of a V8!


Due to me missing stuff a few times - the last thing I forgot was the center spacer ring in between the two round generator tins - I've realized how big of a pain it really is. I'm still on the fence about installing timeserts for the generator stand.
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[richparker]

I drove the car around all day today and I noticed an increase of hot idle oil pressure with the 15w50 Mobil 1 synthetic oil. It went from ~4-5 psi to ~8 psi at hot idle (800 rpms). With 42 psi at 3800 rpms hot. So I’m gonna say that the issue I’m having is with the shitty VDO ending unit, which is tripping the green light at 9 psi. This issue is well documented on this site and sucks! A stock sending unit will trip it light at ~4 psi. I guess it’s a hit or miss with the VDO unit, as I don’t have this issue with the unit in my bus.

Over all, the car is running great. I definitely notice a difference with the valves adjusted correctly and brakes adjusted. My bus is down with a broken weld at the #2 exhaust flange. So I guess the car will get a workout this week until I get the us back together.

Oil temp sender in located in the deep sump.

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