Cut-Weld-Drive Forums http://volksrods.com/forum/ The VolksRodders Forum en Sun, 19 May 2013 06:26:25 GMT vBulletin 60 http://volksrods.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg Cut-Weld-Drive Forums http://volksrods.com/forum/ My first Bus! http://volksrods.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37098&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 01:51:34 GMT Well, I've finally purchased my first Bus! I found a '57 Panel that was a few miles from my house. Finally brought it home.

Uncut dash!



Gettin' her onto the trailer







Interior



Someone made me a list!



Nose needs work



Her resting spot for the night



Not sure what the plans are yet... I had to get a Bus before I couldn't afford one any longer! :funny: ]]> The Cutting Board notched http://volksrods.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37098 Turbocharged Volksrod, anyone? http://volksrods.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37096&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:37 GMT Well, I have decided to have another air cooled project (LOVE a bit of air cooled, me!).

SO, I've taken on an early looker '72 ragtop.

Then I slapped a 1600 high tuned turbo lump to it.



Now, it's a draw-through set up on a Del carb, and ran 106bhp at the wheels with 5psi.

SInce then the engine has been rebuilt with forged pistons and crank, a nicer cam, some tastey heads, the plan is to run at about 14psi as it is and potentially add alcohol injection just to cool the charge.

The very fact that I am running 14psi on a drawthrough set up, with the VERY high resultant risk of a manifold detonation owed to having a pressurised air/fuel mixture strapped to the back of the car, is what has given the car her name...

Bad JuJu!

She will be seeing the drag strip a fair bit when completed...

One question I do have... Alternative front axles... I really dislike the ball joint beams for a Volksrod (LOVE them on a Baja though, I built a baby monster truck with an 8" widened beam and 3" raised spindles a while back). SO, it's either a king and link pin beam or something comletely different.

My question, what axles are commonly used? Remember I am in the UK so don't have access to many of the same cars you guys Stateside do... But I want the wheels to be past the nose, it has to look "right" for me...

I will keep a decklid on this (albeit chopped to hell to accomodate the frankly RIDICULOUS turbo set up), but the car will have a 3.5" roof chop, suicide doors and an oval rear screen when done (booked into a body shop at the end of the year for that lot). Lotus style fenders for the rain. Just a "typical" Volksrod, will be going for the scrapyard / steampunk look with it. Ally beer keg fuel tank annodised, the seats I'm not sure about yet... I'd love a pair of wingback chairs but they are a little large to fit in there!

I've never build a Volksrod before, but I am looking forward to getting stuck right in!

Any thoughts, chaps? ]]> The Cutting Board fall-apart-dave http://volksrods.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37096 73 super drag bug rebuild http://volksrods.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37094&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 13:30:23 GMT I'm mostly a lurker here but felt like making a post on my latest car rebuild. I have had this car for 20 years in many different forms, but it has been a drag car for the last 14 years. In all of that time I have never taken the body off, but this winter I decided the car was to a level that I wanted to build a new cage for it. Once the body came off I went nuts and now I am thrashing to get it back together before the June 9th Maple Grove race. I do 100% of the work, including engine, trans, chassis, bodywork and paint. I even balance the tires, notch the pistons, and did the machine work on the heads and case. First, here are a few pictures of it last year.
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]]> The Cutting Board Roddy http://volksrods.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37094 Beam Extender Wanted! http://volksrods.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37093&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 12:13:02 GMT I'm after a beam extender, they are a bit hard to come accross in the UK for nice ones.

Can anyone reccomend someone Stateside to make one for me, or perhaps someone has one for sale?

Thanks in advance! ]]> SH*T You Want fall-apart-dave http://volksrods.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37093 Hey there http://volksrods.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37092&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 05:37:18 GMT Been a bug nut from day one. First car was a 67 bug. Knew then I was bitten. Latest project is a 70 vert that started out as a baja, and transformed... Been a bug nut from day one. First car was a 67 bug. Knew then I was bitten. Latest project is a 70 vert that started out as a baja, and transformed into my volksrod. ]]> Members Intros and Project Updates! Johnnyginict http://volksrods.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37092 64 volksrod? http://volksrods.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37091&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 03:53:02 GMT Hey newbie here ok not to volkswagens but to the "volksrod" world. I already had my project changed 3 times already. From a 1967 bug to a 1968 bug now i hope it it will stay the 1964 bug. I am located in Arizona. I hope i can ask more then a few questions to all of you and get some good advice for my ride. ]]> Members Intros and Project Updates! 65volkswagen http://volksrods.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37091 The 3s are getting some love... http://volksrods.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37090&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 01:25:21 GMT The POC (purple notch) is back on the road w/carbs until I can get to the end of the school year, then my buddy and I will tackle getting the EFI on... The POC (purple notch) is back on the road w/carbs until I can get to the end of the school year, then my buddy and I will tackle getting the EFI on it together.
The speedster's new to it carbs are here and for the first time in forever, it will get driven! I've been feeling guilty for waaaaaaaay too long about this, and am finally motivated to get back to it!
The POR (red notch) shortblock will be a longblock by Saturday night.

Finally some new motivation :dancing: I need to use it while I've got it! ]]> The Cutting Board 1slo3 http://volksrods.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37090 belair builds a beetle. http://volksrods.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37089&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 00:06:56 GMT hello to all, new to vw's but not cars. starting with a 72 super that is probably too far gone but that's what I ike to start with. no pictures to load yet, but so far I have pulled the body, the roof was removed and the doors have been welded shut and capped. 3 inches removed from the lower body. plans are big, custom built floors on the pan, body drop, going to be running a 2 wheel drive jeep Cherokee axle and a 3 link in the front. lots to do. ]]> Members Intros and Project Updates! belairesearch http://volksrods.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37089 Fall-Apart-Dave checking in with my project, Bad JuJu http://volksrods.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37088&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 23:15:47 GMT Well hello to you all! Fall-Apart-Dave, Pirate, Scallywag, Black Hearted Blaggard, Scoundrel, Pilferer and Professional Heartbreaker at your service.... Well hello to you all! Fall-Apart-Dave, Pirate, Scallywag, Black Hearted Blaggard, Scoundrel, Pilferer and Professional Heartbreaker at your service.


I have hankered for a Volksrod for some time, but have been into aircooled for years... Had a few projects in the past...

There was the Monster Baja that was never to be... (broke that and sold the parts because it was causing too many rows with the now ex-wife).

There was Tallulah, the 2100cc stroker type one powered T25 that went like stink... (My daughter, 5 years old at the time, cried when I sold that).

Now, it's time to go Volksrod on all y'asses!

So far, I have the car... A fairly sedate looking, tidy, '72 early looker ragtop...





But, well, it's not very "F-A-D" now, is it..?

So, the way I figure it, there's nothing wrong with ripping the decklid off and, well, doing this to it...








That there is a very nicely put together high tuned 1600 motor with a nice little blower strapped to it, I've misplaced the full spec but will get it up later. Forged pistons and crank, suitable cam, full flow oil, some nice heads, ratio rockers, should push it along nicely!

The trouble is though, I think that the panel gap on the decklid is a little off..?






So, I figured, let's Volksrod the bitch!

Work required currently:

1) Starboard side aft wheel bearing requires replacement

2) Wiring needs attention (sidelights are blowing fuses and indicators are more intermittent than indicators should be)

3) Disributor needs locking off to limit advance

4) I NEED TO PUT OIL IN THE ENGINE!!!!!!!!!!

5) Boost needs setting (going to run at 15psi for a giggle)

6) MOT

That lot ^ needs done by Euro Bug In over in Chimay, Belgium, on the 28/29/30th June, I NEED to take it! Then I fly straight from there to Vietnam for a couple of weeks, then back to the UK and drive straight to Bug Jam at Santa Pod the same day I land... Will be on the drag strip so best hope I put it together properly!!!

Then it's going to Wayne Allman's body shop around the end of the year for:

A) Roof chop

B) Suicide doors

C) Oval rear screen grafting in

and then... Full on Volksrod time! I'll be doing the rest of my work myself...

By the way, Wayne is responsible for this beast:



So I'm expecting a very high standard of work! :D

So, my shopping list... I'll be needed a beam extender mainly, which is something I am struggling finding in the UK. Some sort of nice little bullet rear lights, the interior is going to be a little bit steampunk, have lots of little bits and bobs and nice touches to throw in there...

Love the forum, having fun sniffing around and gaining inspiration. :thumbsup: ]]> Members Intros and Project Updates! fall-apart-dave http://volksrods.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37088 going to a car show http://volksrods.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37087&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 20:11:37 GMT getting the hapster cleaned up to attend a car show and concert.
here's the info www.motorsandmusic.net ]]> The Cutting Board Hapster http://volksrods.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37087 Bolts out, plate off, now what? Lowering rear 69 http://volksrods.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37086&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 12:02:53 GMT I have read several SAMBA threads and some here. Decided to drop my 69 rear today. Disassembled to this point and can't see how to remove the "arm" which I presume allows access to the splines for rotating. Any help appreciated, Thanks!
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]]> The Cutting Board Whitetrash http://volksrods.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37086 Gravedigger is member #62 http://volksrods.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37083&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 19:19:17 GMT Hey Gravedigger! Grabarz is the Polish word for gravedigger...... Anyway, happy 62nd birthday. It matches your member number. So, maybe you... Hey Gravedigger!

Grabarz is the Polish word for gravedigger......

Anyway, happy 62nd birthday. It matches your member number. So, maybe you should get something special....

or not....you're kinda old.....LOL!

Hope it is a good one!


(PS. This is written big so that it is like your EZ to use phone with oversized numbers.....:funny:) ]]> The Cutting Board d3ghia http://volksrods.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37083 Lower rear end or not? It is stock now. http://volksrods.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37082&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 23:51:59 GMT I like the stance now but may like it more lowered 2 splines in the rear. Is it worth the effort? I like the stance now but may like it more lowered 2 splines in the rear. Is it worth the effort?
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]]> The Cutting Board Whitetrash http://volksrods.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37082 Drop spring plates http://volksrods.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37080&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 02:57:36 GMT I have a new set of 21 3/4 Atomwerk 2" drop spring plates for sale.
$200.00 shipped in USA. http://www.atomwerk.org/plates.html
I can emil pics if you want them.
Tim ]]> SH*T For Sale Timbo http://volksrods.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37080 69 square http://volksrods.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37079&goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 23:35:52 GMT Hello my name is Zach I recently bought a squareback that was originally from California. The car was owned by only two people a grandma and her... Hello my name is Zach I recently bought a squareback that was originally from California. The car was owned by only two people a grandma and her grandson and now me it came with all the records from when it was bought which was pretty fun to go thru but anyway I have acouple plans for it. ive been on this sight since I was 17 when I bought my first car which was a 68 bug, everyone on here was a huge help with her they just didn't no it cuz I never registered. so to everyone on here that posts what they do and answers the questions Thank You and ill keep my progress updated when I get started
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