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August 13th, 2017, 11:14 PM
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Re: Back into VW's
Running behind on updates!
Got the long block ready to go in...
http://imgur.com/MtOCAaX
She's there!!
http://imgur.com/ZPCmfxY
Last pic I got because... well... I had a brain fart!! lol no other excuses. But you have seen pics of it before anyway and it looks the same again.
http://imgur.com/ISZBm8Y
So i test drove it last Thursday briefly, and then drove it to a show this past Saturday!!
http://imgur.com/2QQF86Q
http://imgur.com/7Kw2U9X
Looked good enough for me to get a Top 25 award with it again. Only VW there in a field of muscle and classics. 
http://imgur.com/mx4vpN3
I am going to be at a local cruise-in this coming weekend with it as well.
Good times! 
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That bike makes my scrotum cry...
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If one of my buddies pulled into my driveway and got out of that, I'd punch him right in the colon.
That thing looks like a blue clitoris.
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August 16th, 2017, 08:43 AM
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Re: Back into VW's
Nice looking Bug! I'm trying to find something like that here in Houston! BTW, guess you know your images come up as a link you have to click on. Annoying, but better than paying photobucket jerks.
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August 16th, 2017, 09:17 AM
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Re: Back into VW's
Great looking bug. Good to see you out showin' her off !
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May 9th, 2018, 10:47 PM
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Re: Back into VW's
I haven't had much to update for a while. Just been driving it to cruise-ins and shows fairly regularly.
I just ordered a new set of wheels a few minutes ago! So once they get in and i get them on the car, I will update with new pics.
I will be selling the Empi 8's soon if anyone is interested in them.
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That bike makes my scrotum cry...
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If one of my buddies pulled into my driveway and got out of that, I'd punch him right in the colon.
That thing looks like a blue clitoris.
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May 23rd, 2018, 11:14 AM
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Re: Back into VW's
Get you an eye full of this! 
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That bike makes my scrotum cry...
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QUOTE Steve Jan 26, 2008
If one of my buddies pulled into my driveway and got out of that, I'd punch him right in the colon.
That thing looks like a blue clitoris.
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May 23rd, 2018, 11:54 AM
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Re: Back into VW's
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May 23rd, 2018, 12:03 PM
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Re: Back into VW's
I like it
A lot.
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May 23rd, 2018, 12:24 PM
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Re: Back into VW's
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May 23rd, 2018, 01:20 PM
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Re: Back into VW's
 Very nice indeed.
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May 23rd, 2018, 02:15 PM
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Re: Back into VW's
It is amazing how much difference a set of wheels can make. I wanted something that wasn't so common and I am glad I went the route I did.
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That bike makes my scrotum cry...
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QUOTE Steve Jan 26, 2008
If one of my buddies pulled into my driveway and got out of that, I'd punch him right in the colon.
That thing looks like a blue clitoris.
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May 23rd, 2018, 05:06 PM
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Re: Back into VW's
Look great 
Ron
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January 29th, 2019, 11:06 AM
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Re: Back into VW's
I am getting ready to do a couple more upgrades on the 69 before car show season kicks in. I have not been able to find an exhaust system I like, so I have decided to just build my own. I have changed my mind on design twice so far, so we will see how this goes?! 
I would like to change up the shifter, but that has been a problem as well. I love the Flat4 Eliminator, but the reviews I have found all insist they suck. Otherwise, it is the same old shit that has been on the market for forever. As much as I want to like the Mamba shifter, I just can bring myself to actually think it looks good.
I will be upgrading the ignition system as well. I thought about going DIS, but think I will just go with the Pertronics flamethrower set-up. But could change my mind again before ordering parts. 
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That bike makes my scrotum cry...
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QUOTE Steve Jan 26, 2008
If one of my buddies pulled into my driveway and got out of that, I'd punch him right in the colon.
That thing looks like a blue clitoris.
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January 31st, 2019, 11:02 AM
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Re: Back into VW's
Thinking about ordering this shifter:
https://wolfgangint.com/store/produc...short-shifter/
No pic on the website, but I saw it in HotVW's.
I know it is a new shifter, and no reviews, but it looks like a good design, and appears to be made well. Any input?
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QUOTE(Steve @ Apr 1 2006, 06:05 PM)
That bike makes my scrotum cry...
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QUOTE Steve Jan 26, 2008
If one of my buddies pulled into my driveway and got out of that, I'd punch him right in the colon.
That thing looks like a blue clitoris.
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February 1st, 2019, 04:18 AM
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Re: Back into VW's
Yeah, I saw that shifter. It looks cool and not that expensive. Keep us updated.
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February 6th, 2019, 05:18 PM
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Re: Back into VW's
Well, just ordered a Night Stick shifter , xenon headlamps, a complete ignition system, and a baffle for my ceramic stinger. I have been crawling under and measuring things, and every idea I had for building the exhaust failed. Either too low, or tires too close to the inner fenders, etc. So I am just going to throw my stinger on it for now. Anything to get those dual Q-P's off of it. I just may not be able to hear the straight cut cam-gears any more. I am hoping running half a baffle will still leave them somewhat noticeable?
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That bike makes my scrotum cry...
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If one of my buddies pulled into my driveway and got out of that, I'd punch him right in the colon.
That thing looks like a blue clitoris.
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March 1st, 2019, 04:05 PM
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Re: Back into VW's
update pics time!!
You may have to click on links to see pics.... but you ain't doin' nothin' anyway.
Exhaust first I guess.
The old stuff I got tired of dragging:
https://imgur.com/lwHYSI2
https://imgur.com/fXQcPKx
The stinger with baffle only, no f-glass packing.
https://imgur.com/emrVsvR
https://imgur.com/XOufSxn
Now the old headlights with "eyebrows":
https://imgur.com/K4RCRof
Left one installed:
https://imgur.com/uscv0hV
https://imgur.com/u6I2n6K
https://imgur.com/X1wV4Tt
Second one in:
https://imgur.com/hsHoNUP
Now, the stock shifter with console:
https://imgur.com/M8IgJZY
https://imgur.com/aMKFJwU
New Night Stick shifter installed. The throw is really close on it, but I really like it. I had to do away with the console, but I am good with that.
https://imgur.com/jRNdBhP
https://imgur.com/NOqohq8
Next is replacing the ignition system. I will let ya'll know when I get that done as well.
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That bike makes my scrotum cry...
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If one of my buddies pulled into my driveway and got out of that, I'd punch him right in the colon.
That thing looks like a blue clitoris.
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Last edited by amrcnbadaz; March 1st, 2019 at 04:07 PM.
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March 5th, 2019, 04:43 AM
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Re: Back into VW's
Does that shifter have a reverse lock out?
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March 5th, 2019, 10:39 AM
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Re: Back into VW's
It has a spring loaded gate on the lower right hand side that the shifter rides against. (You can see it in the side pic) It takes a fair amount of tension to move it. No adjustment on it, but I guess if you wanted more tension you could always install some washers, or put different springs on it.
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That bike makes my scrotum cry...
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If one of my buddies pulled into my driveway and got out of that, I'd punch him right in the colon.
That thing looks like a blue clitoris.
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April 28th, 2019, 04:19 AM
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Re: Back into VW's
Got some more things knocked out on the car a few days ago.
I had a front caliper sticking, and also had a bearing noise on that wheel, so I replaced the caliper and bearings/races.
I went back to a standard points distributor after having issues with the new electronic one as well as the old electronic one. I think it feels a little down on power, but not a whole lot. At least it is running smooth now!
While I had it up in the air, I dropped it another inch in the front. I don't think I am going any lower. The front beam in 2" off the ground and the rear is 1" away from the bump stops.
More parts on the way! I am hoping weather works out for the Bugout in a few weeks. I am still planning on that trip.
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That bike makes my scrotum cry...
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If one of my buddies pulled into my driveway and got out of that, I'd punch him right in the colon.
That thing looks like a blue clitoris.
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May 11th, 2019, 03:49 PM
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Re: Back into VW's
Spent some time today doing a few little things to get it ready for the BugOut.
When doing the caliper, I noticed a weak spot on the brake hose.
So it got a new one.
The other side looks ok.
Fudge it, it gets a new one anyway.
Reupholstered rear seat hides many things. (spots on camera lens, not seat)
Gotta love Arizona no-rust cars!!!
I have a carpeted panel that lays where the seat bottom goes, so when I pull the bottom out, you see this...
Last time cleaning it, I noticed the rear window gasket torn.
Replaced that as well.
Since I am driving a couple hours away, I decided to put the quiet exhaust back on. One less thing to piss off the police. 
Finally (for today) decided to polish up the aluminum running boards. This is partially through the first pass with Mother's polish.
So that was my day. Had to do everything in the ol' port-a-garage due to it raining like a beeotch today. No big deal, that is where it lives anyway. Just harder to see in there.
I don't have a lot more to do to it before then. I will post up pics when I get them done. Also, I am gathering up some tools and a few extra parts to throw in the trunk before I go. 
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That bike makes my scrotum cry...
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QUOTE Steve Jan 26, 2008
If one of my buddies pulled into my driveway and got out of that, I'd punch him right in the colon.
That thing looks like a blue clitoris.
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May 17th, 2019, 03:25 AM
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Re: Back into VW's
I finally got the lower deck lid stand-off in on the 15th. I ordered it on April 27. Took long enough! It looks real nice. I did have to tweak it a little because it didn't fit overly good either. Oh, well. Can't expect but so much now-a-days.
Anyway, the way it looked with upper stand-offs:
You have to remove the rubber lid bumper:
It gets replaced with stand-off which bolts through that hole:
So, with upper and lower stand-off's, it looks like this:
So, I am most of the way through getting it ready for the Bugout. Still have a couple things to tidy up, but I will get that knocked out next week.
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That bike makes my scrotum cry...
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If one of my buddies pulled into my driveway and got out of that, I'd punch him right in the colon.
That thing looks like a blue clitoris.
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May 17th, 2019, 10:59 AM
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Re: Back into VW's
Looks like it is going along pretty well.
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May 25th, 2019, 11:14 AM
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Re: Back into VW's
Got it all cleaned up and ready to go today. I did have one more little touch to add....
Gotta represent yo!!
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That bike makes my scrotum cry...
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If one of my buddies pulled into my driveway and got out of that, I'd punch him right in the colon.
That thing looks like a blue clitoris.
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July 7th, 2019, 05:20 AM
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Re: Back into VW's
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That bike makes my scrotum cry...
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If one of my buddies pulled into my driveway and got out of that, I'd punch him right in the colon.
That thing looks like a blue clitoris.
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July 7th, 2019, 04:38 PM
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Re: Back into VW's
link to somebody's video taken at the show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=728nwf7f204
My Ride is at the 3:13 mark.
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That bike makes my scrotum cry...
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If one of my buddies pulled into my driveway and got out of that, I'd punch him right in the colon.
That thing looks like a blue clitoris.
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