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| campbellcj |
 Feb 7 2014, 11:34 AM
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I can't Re Member  Group: Members Posts: 4,633 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California 
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I finally applied my race numbers last night, as well as a factory racecar-style hood crest decal. I still have a bunch of other decals to put on but probably not till later.
Also I just picked up my new Braid 15x9 repro Fuchs with fresh Hoosiers. They seem like nice wheels and I will buy more if this pair works out well. Will try to post pics this weekend from Willow Springs. |
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| euro911 |
Feb 7 2014, 02:09 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,912 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(Philip W. @ Feb 7 2014, 07:34 AM)  QUOTE(euro911 @ Feb 6 2014, 02:20 PM) Phil, how long are the studs you put in the hubs? ... maybe that's the issue (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Mark, took a quick look this morning, and with the rotor in place the lugs stick out about 1&9/16, just over 1.5". Eric said he could sent over different length ones, but that would be a pain and i'd have to wait for those to come. or if i have enough room i could safely use a small spacer, so just for now my quickest two options are either, A; get lug nuts that are open ended, or B; use my closed ones with a 5mm spacer. I had 195/55/15 on the EMPI that i just took off, so since my fender lips are rolled in, i should be o.k. to run the fuchs with my 195/65's(14) and a 5mm spacer. i just want to get the car on the ground this weekend so that i can pull the front wheels to get then shipped out next week. will the local flaps have the proper thread lug nuts? pjw Not sure what the cost or availability is for 5mm spacers, but Pelican sells a set of open lug nuts for $40. if you can't find a set of used ones locally (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) ... Click here |
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| DRPHIL914 |
Feb 7 2014, 02:56 PM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,832 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(euro911 @ Feb 7 2014, 03:09 PM) QUOTE(Philip W. @ Feb 7 2014, 07:34 AM) QUOTE(euro911 @ Feb 6 2014, 02:20 PM) Phil, how long are the studs you put in the hubs? ... maybe that's the issue (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Mark, took a quick look this morning, and with the rotor in place the lugs stick out about 1&9/16, just over 1.5". Eric said he could sent over different length ones, but that would be a pain and i'd have to wait for those to come. or if i have enough room i could safely use a small spacer, so just for now my quickest two options are either, A; get lug nuts that are open ended, or B; use my closed ones with a 5mm spacer. I had 195/55/15 on the EMPI that i just took off, so since my fender lips are rolled in, i should be o.k. to run the fuchs with my 195/65's(14) and a 5mm spacer. i just want to get the car on the ground this weekend so that i can pull the front wheels to get then shipped out next week. will the local flaps have the proper thread lug nuts? pjw Not sure what the cost or availability is for 5mm spacers, but Pelican sells a set of open lug nuts for $40. if you can't find a set of used ones locally (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) ... Click here Mark, Thanks for the info. i found those on automotion, AA and pelican, same price everywhere. I like the acorn ones and they have tall acorn ones too, but i ordered these also because they are required for any D.E. or track stuff, and i will be taking out to Robeling Road for some PCA DE stuff soon as its finished!! I could have ordered the spacers but they are $$ and thought even 5mm spacers might make it a bit tight in the fenders on my narrow body car, although i think with the lips rolled under i would have been o.k. Most good spacers were like $25 or more each, so i opted for the open lug nuts. i checked everywhere today, no one has the 14, 1.5 threading in stock. I ordered them from pelicat |
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| ndfrigi |
Feb 7 2014, 06:38 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,967 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California
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Test fitting a Fuchs wheels with old 195x60x15 tires if it will have a nice fit on a narrow body. Thanks for my cousin who came down from Bay Area to visit my family and with this free wheels. Plan of polishing them and buy a set of new tires.
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| AfricanHijinx |
Feb 7 2014, 07:19 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 132 Joined: 12-April 11 From: Snohomish WA Member No.: 12,928 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
put in some new rubber from Mike
 this is the passenger side and the scraper doesnt seem to fit right at the end.  |
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| euro911 |
Feb 7 2014, 10:44 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,912 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California
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There's a small plastic end cap that attaches to the end of the scraper (it screws into the door), so you'll need to trim the scraper when you go to install the end cap.
Which end cap you need depends on the year of your car: Early - click here  or Late - click here  |
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| euro911 |
Feb 8 2014, 12:01 AM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,912 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California
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Bled the MC on the bug, then re-bled the wheel cylinders - all four corners are working great now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
 Got the bug motor all back together with all the correct tins, hoses, stock air filter, etc. and got rid of most of the chrome aftermarket crap the PO stuck on there (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Before  After  Also, installed a new sound system in the Westy Camper (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rock_band.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tunez.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/party.gif)  |
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| r3dplanet |
Feb 8 2014, 02:22 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 679 Joined: 3-September 05 From: Portland, Oregon Member No.: 4,741 Region Association: None |
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I do so love the Beetle. Always nice to see one get the love it deserves. |
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| carr914 |
Feb 9 2014, 02:30 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 126,280 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States  |
Mounted my Gauge Pod
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| carr914 |
Feb 9 2014, 02:32 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 126,280 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
Mocked up the Fuel Cell Mounting Points
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| bulitt |
Feb 9 2014, 03:03 PM
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Achtzylinder Group: Members Posts: 4,189 Joined: 2-October 11 Member No.: 13,632 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(carr914 @ Feb 9 2014, 03:32 PM) Mocked up the Fuel Cell Mounting Points Wow! What's that capacity like 100 gals? You can power up your generator during the next hurricane? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| carr914 |
Feb 9 2014, 03:56 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 126,280 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
20 Gallons
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| euro911 |
Feb 9 2014, 04:58 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,912 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California
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A very rare fuel tank that could be obtained for 356s and early 911s were 100 liter tanks (approx 26 gallons). Again a VERY rare item and BIG $$$ to find an original one.
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| euro911 |
Feb 9 2014, 04:58 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,912 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California
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Drove the 'BB' up to Azusa yesterday for a dinner gathering at the Canyon City BBQ (80 mile RT). I need to get my ass in gear and re-jet the carbs - still not quite right (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
I'll be devoting most of my free time over the next few weeks getting the Bug back on the ground and preparing the Westy for it's maiden camping voyage to Cuddeback Dry Lake (same w/e as the RT-66 event) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) In addition to an oil change and a minor tune-up, I need to install some solar panels and 'nerdy' communications antennas on the Westy. |
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| ndfrigi |
Feb 12 2014, 05:23 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,967 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California
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Drove it with my wife and she took a picture of me (sorry for the tongue out, making a funny face on my wife) with 65 mph under an overpass along 405 freeway around long beach airport.
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| JStroud |
Feb 12 2014, 06:22 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,463 Joined: 15-January 11 From: Galt, California Member No.: 12,594 Region Association: Northern California |
Had some more of my -6 conversion parts show up today. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
My MSDS ceramic coated headers and exhaust showed up. Headers look awesome Marty, thanks again. Flywheel and clutch are at the machine shop getting balanced, the car goes into McMarks shop on Sunday for the new motor mount......things are starting to move along. Be nice to (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) it to WCR. Jeff  |
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| euro911 |
Feb 13 2014, 12:21 AM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,912 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California
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Nice toys Jeff (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
More Vanagon work today : Removed the curtains and rear upholstery, washed the fabric and sprayed the foam pads with Febeze Fabricated some brackets for a roof rack ...  ... and got them installed right around sundown.  Plans for tomorrow : Install the cross rails and install two 100 watt solar panels on the rack (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) 914 content: I still have a couple of them (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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| JStroud |
Feb 13 2014, 12:38 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,463 Joined: 15-January 11 From: Galt, California Member No.: 12,594 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(euro911 @ Feb 12 2014, 10:21 PM) Nice toys Jeff (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) More Vanagon work today : Removed the curtains and rear upholstery, washed the fabric and sprayed the foam pads with Febeze Fabricated some brackets for a roof rack ... ... and got them installed right around sundown. Plans for tomorrow : Install the cross rails and install two 100 watt solar panels on the rack (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) 914 content: I still have a couple of them (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Nice, I just installed three solar panel to heat the pool at my Mothers place in Nevada City, last year wired them in a 14k back up generator. Last year I built a shop in Isleton, wired it for generator and solar, they got solar panels installed, 36x50 shop no utilities at all. Love solar. 914 content Tried the new wheels on the new driver...fit great, now to clean them up, get some new tires mounted and get that thing back on he road. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Jeff |
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| jrrhdmust |
Feb 13 2014, 02:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,411 Joined: 12-October 11 From: Alabama Member No.: 13,668 Region Association: None |
I finished installing the brackets for the front sway bar on the left side. I welded the hole closed that I drilled in the wrong place, and I made two patches and welded those in. Finally I scrubbed everything under the gas tank.
Need to have a snow day more often! |
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| euro911 |
Feb 13 2014, 11:31 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,912 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California
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More Vanagon ...
Changed the design a little - so I had to remove the brackets and make a fixture to uniformly bend the upper ends of the brackets ...  Cut a couple lengths of shallow aluminum UniStrut for the cross rails ...  and installed two 100-watt mono-crystalline panels (wired in parallel) ... approx 15 Amps of power in full sunlight (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)  I need to fabricate a wind deflector for the leading edge of the panels next. Maybe a 914 'duck tail' trunk spoiler will do the trick (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) I'll be installing a 20 Amp charge controller, an Odyssey sealed battery and a 1500-watt power inverter under the rear seat. 914 content: 914s are cool (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
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