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**V8Transporter** · February 9th, 2022, 06:08 AM

Looks like it’s doing about 70 just sitting there. How’s the engine coming?

1slo3 · February 12th, 2022, 10:52 AM

I finally have the engine plate! That's better.

1slo3 · February 13th, 2022, 07:08 PM

I know I should have test fitted me much sooner, but hey...

Also, the difference in footprint of 30psi and 8psi.

**V8Transporter** · February 13th, 2022, 07:22 PM

Looks like a snug fit. It’s getting better by the day.👍

1slo3 · February 13th, 2022, 08:33 PM

I have to relocate the upper steering braces.

**V8Transporter** · February 15th, 2022, 06:53 PM

Looks like to clear your knees?

1slo3 · February 26th, 2022, 09:22 PM

New tires, tubes and spoke covers showed up. I can put the OG spoke wheels back on the car!

1slo3 · February 27th, 2022, 09:40 PM

These old wheels were covered is rust spots on the spoke sides and covered in flaking rust on the tire side. Rustoleum Rust Desolver and 30 minutes wait did pretty good! But... why bother? A new pair in steel chrome is $900.00!!! A new pair of aluminum is $1000.00!

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1slo3 · March 1st, 2022, 07:37 PM

Old school cool. Well, at least to me!!!

The wheels are OG as are the timing rings.

**V8Transporter** · March 1st, 2022, 07:46 PM

Looks good. Um, what are ‘timing rings?

1slo3 · March 1st, 2022, 08:13 PM

Spokes don't always trip the timers on the drag strip. The inserts make sure they work.

1slo3 · March 16th, 2022, 08:51 PM

I should have the mandatory wheelie bar built next week.

**V8Transporter** · March 17th, 2022, 08:17 AM

Good to hear. I’m looking forward to seeing what you come up with. You have a pretty cool project!

1slo3 · March 20th, 2022, 08:34 PM

Had to bend some sheet metal from damage somewhere in the past. I wish t3 pans were this easy!

**V8Transporter** · March 21st, 2022, 08:29 AM

On a project it’s nice to have something go easy for a change.😀😀

SCOTTRODS · March 21st, 2022, 08:56 AM

Hadn't even made it to the track and he's already flipped it! Dayum... <LOL>
This is one of my top ten favorite things I've seen on this forum... Loving the drag Buggy and learning while I watch... keep 'em coming.

1slo3 · March 21st, 2022, 07:59 PM

4 hours of trans set up today. Stopped after setting preload and getting initial r/p lash to work from. Much learning today as well as some progress.

Photos loaded in reverse order.

1slo3 · May 11th, 2022, 10:53 PM

Finally assembled and working! Lots of customizing the custom parts!

1slo3 · May 15th, 2022, 02:01 PM

Nice!!!
Originally I was going to try and run without the trans extension, but my axle is too narrow to allow the engine to fit between the tires, so... extension. This kicks the wheelbase from 124 to 139 inches.

1slo3 · May 15th, 2022, 02:02 PM

Piddly, but necessary things today. The Magnesium casing for the transmission extension and the hubs and disc brake hubs all needed paint. So what color do you use with orange? Black. Now I just have to wait for paint to dry.

1slo3 · May 15th, 2022, 07:02 PM

Piddly, but necessary things today. The Magnesium casing for the transmission extension and the hubs and disc brake hubs all needed paint. So what color do you use with orange? Black. Now I just have to wait for paint to dry.

**V8Transporter** · May 15th, 2022, 08:17 PM

First time I’ve ever seen a tranny extension. But it makes sense and looks great. Definitely adds to the rides ‘impression ratio!

1slo3 · May 23rd, 2022, 06:50 PM

V8T complimented me in another thread. This thread brings the reality: I screw up a bunch!

I am on my 3rd set of transmission mount designs. Oigh...

Bugula · May 24th, 2022, 03:46 AM

I guess you have sand/dirt drags near you? There’s nothing like that around here. I would have to get it legal for 1/4 mile. Cool project. I always wanted a vw trans dragster.

metalmaster1766 · May 24th, 2022, 11:55 AM

I'm loving it

I have an empty trans case for an extension for my front engine VW Trike (it's on my to do list)