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QRP
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 Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2022 10:09 am Post subject: Old school 61 baja project |
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Picked up this old beater a few weeks back.
New projects are always fun, kinda have an idea on the direction to go on this one.
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joemama
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| Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2022 2:11 pm Post subject: Re: Old school 61 baja project |
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| Funny, I remember checking that book out at the library when at 16, in 1971, I bought my first bug, a 1966. |
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Ceckert64
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QRP
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| Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2022 10:35 am Post subject: Re: Old school 61 baja project |
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| Ceckert64 wrote: |
| Good luck with the project! The Squareback turned out cool so I’m interested to see where this goes. What are the plans? |
Thanks for the props on the squareback! 
My original plan for this was an old 70s style bugeye baja but after evaluating the front end I'm not sure I wanna cut it off, it's not great but still in solid shape.
Since the back has already been cut up I an leaning towards some late model fenders for the front and trim them for clearance.
That way I can retain the hood and apron.
I've seen a few that have done it and it is kinda growing on me.
But still up in the air, I got time and Im in no hurry. |
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QRP
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| Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2022 10:39 am Post subject: Re: Old school 61 baja project |
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Volksmeister
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| Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2022 1:30 pm Post subject: Re: Old school 61 baja project |
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Here’s a Baja I built quite a while back. It’s a late model, so it’s got the blunt hood. I was able to raise the floor of the front apron up for added ground clearance. Mounted the upper bumper mounts to the stock bumper mounting pads. Cut fenders front and rear. After having fiberglass fronts before, I’d never go back!
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QRP
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| Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2022 3:33 pm Post subject: Re: Old school 61 baja project |
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Thanks for the pic.
Yeah I think this would be the path of least resistance for this project. |
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QRP
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| Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2022 3:05 pm Post subject: Re: Old school 61 baja project |
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QRP
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| Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2022 5:30 pm Post subject: Re: Old school 61 baja project |
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This thing got issues all over.
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QRP
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| Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2022 9:52 am Post subject: Re: Old school 61 baja project |
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Working on getting the dash back to where I can live with it.
Found a few pieces I needed at the classic on sunday.
Still need to find the right speedo but this will do for now.
I can live with this for a while. |
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QRP
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| Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2022 2:39 pm Post subject: Re: Old school 61 baja project |
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QRP
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| Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2022 9:03 am Post subject: Re: Old school 61 baja project |
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Another photo dump.
Got a pair of seats with solid slide rails at the classic for 40.00 bucks.
The dash grill also came with the deal so really even cheaper, always bundle at the swap meet.
I just needed to cut off the railroad track this guy welded to them, knocked off about 25 lbs per seat . . LOL
My pics will be a little out of order until I catch up with this thread, I had already did a shit load of work on it before I decided to post on it.
Seat covers should show up today.
Spacers are for the drivers side only, I ain't a very tall guy so an extra inch made a big difference. |
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| Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2022 12:07 pm Post subject: Re: Old school 61 baja project |
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Covers just showed up, nice fit.
I can live with this for a while. |
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| Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2022 12:08 pm Post subject: Re: Old school 61 baja project |
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Trans is all secure again. Replaced the nose cone and a miss drilled hockey stick, fixed the rotten axle boot and topped it off with gear oil.
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67rustavenger 
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| Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2022 1:17 pm Post subject: Re: Old school 61 baja project |
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Don't forget the ground strap.
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| Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2022 9:01 pm Post subject: Re: Old school 61 baja project |
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Don't forget the ground strap. |
Done deal, from lower starter bolt to battery ground cable bolt. 
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| Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 7:16 pm Post subject: Re: Old school 61 baja project |
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Took it for a spin around the neighborhood, put in a solid 1600 I have on hand to get it rolling.
I did fix the the brakes before I took it out. New braided lines and some old shoes and wheel cylinders in the spare parts bin.
Other than the crappy shocks over inflated tires it went pretty good, trans is still in great shape as far as I can tell. No loud noises and smooth as butter.
Now I can push full speed ahead, my biggest concern was if the trans was good or not.
Like that janky oil filter mount?? LOL
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| Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 7:49 pm Post subject: Re: Old school 61 baja project |
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OK guys full disclosure.
Test run was done about 3 weeks ago. I've made a lotta progress after confirming the trans worked.
But Im almost caught up with pics. |
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| Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 8:05 pm Post subject: Re: Old school 61 baja project |
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More pic dumps.
Found this really cool old school header. Just what this car needed.
Made a few different tips for it but being old and deaf I decided the muffler is my best option.
Im quite happy with it.
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| Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 8:19 pm Post subject: Re: Old school 61 baja project |
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More improvements to the exhaust.
I really wanted to keep as much stock tin on as possible and these J-tubes fit the bill.
Picked them up at a swap meet a while back. I like how they curve down away from the head and also have tabs for the sled tins.
Welded on some flanges to finish it up.
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