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**StickerDick** · September 13th, 2010, 03:09 AM

keep trying zim

AirheadZim · September 13th, 2010, 05:38 PM

Can't help it Barny just reminds me so much of my cars #3 & 4. 61' ragtop roof, blew the motor then wrecked it. #4 was a 62' ragtop roof w/o motor, just slapped the motor in from #3 and off I went.

oldcarguy · September 14th, 2010, 02:53 PM

Might be the fuel pump, considerig the crap that got sent through the first fuel pump, remember ? maybe be some left still in the line ,we'll figure it out, don't go looking for excuses not to drive the car, or the whitehaired ghost will find you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**StickerDick** · September 14th, 2010, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by oldcarguy

Might be the fuel pump, considerig the crap that got sent through the first fuel pump, remember ? maybe be some left still in the line ,we'll figure it out, don't go looking for excuses not to drive the car, or the whitehaired ghost will find you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i talked to our vw guru, it could also be too much fuel and the air mixture screw, but either way, my new carb should be here by Friday. this weber can go to the rail job. is your grape ape ready yet?

**StickerDick** · October 9th, 2010, 06:43 PM

well, went to my second cruise in with the buddy's 66 grape ape and we actually had folks checking out the rides. i changed from the bomber seats to some newer honda seats and they fit nice. also built a new shifter for the "rat rod" look. I'll post pics in the am.

bigbeardedbastard · October 9th, 2010, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by StickerDick

well, went to my second cruise in with the buddy's 66 grape ape and we actually had folks checking out the rides. i changed from the bomber seats to some newer honda seats and they fit nice. also built a new shifter for the "rat rod" look. I'll post pics in the am.

yeah bertke came and met me after he left you and greg......what'd you do with the bomber seats??

**StickerDick** · October 11th, 2010, 02:06 PM

I swapped Ryan for his Honda seats, but I'm having trouble getting the 63 seat frames to fit his 69 floor pans, are they different from the 69 frame tracks and rails? I don't know.

bigbeardedbastard · October 11th, 2010, 07:10 PM

damn i wish i had known....i have a brand new pair of grey honda accord buckets i got from bertke years ago sittin in my closet.....and i believe the seat tracks are different

**StickerDick** · October 13th, 2010, 04:50 PM

oh well

AirheadZim · October 13th, 2010, 04:58 PM

Hey Dick theres still a seat in the li'l bitch with tracks. The other one is here at home. Take a look at it at Bugdusts when I see ya'. Out of a 2005 Dodge Neon.

**StickerDick** · October 15th, 2010, 03:01 AM

thanks Zim, I'll look at it next week.

AirheadZim · October 15th, 2010, 03:21 PM

Yeah you can have them if you want them. If you like them, take the one with you and I can bring the other one next time, or you can come get it in G'ville. I'm sure Bugdust would appreciate it if I didn't bring anymore stuff. They're nice seats just not the right style for the RPU.

**StickerDick** · October 15th, 2010, 06:02 PM

we'll talk about it next week

**bugdust** · October 15th, 2010, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by AirheadZim

Hey Dick theres still a seat in the li'l bitch with tracks. The other one is here at home. Take a look at it at Bugdusts when I see ya'. Out of a 2005 Dodge Neon.

They are not on VW tracks though. Still on original Neon tracks (slide good) and were welded to some 1" sq. tubing.

**StickerDick** · October 18th, 2010, 05:43 AM

Well, they might still be something that i could use, but I'll hold my wallet until I look at them closer.

AirheadZim · October 18th, 2010, 06:54 PM

Hey Dick....you can put your wallet back in your pocket. Come help us for a few hours to pull that cab off and they are yours for free. Bad news is Bugdust has to take his kids to Monter Trucks this weekend. I'm gonna drive up late afternoon Friday, gotta make some plans with Bugdust for the rest.

**StickerDick** · October 19th, 2010, 03:28 AM

let me know what time, i'll do my best to be there/

**StickerDick** · February 6th, 2011, 02:22 PM

Got my honda civic seats covered in hot rod red vinyl. i'm painting everything ekse to match, i think they turned out pretty cool. i hope to start trying to buttonup the interior pretty soon.

Pop · February 6th, 2011, 03:14 PM

I put Chrysler mini van front seats in my VW truck. Electic, leather seats and they bolt to the floor with 4 bolts. I wish that they were a couple inches shorter, but I like them. Passenger side also has storage under the seat. Pops

**StickerDick** · February 6th, 2011, 04:36 PM

i was just wanting something light weight, comfortable and with sizes about the same as stock, these came close.

**StickerDick** · February 19th, 2011, 05:02 PM

got out today and drove Barney all over the place, this "new" Dellorto 45 carb is working pretty good. Looking forward to winterjam next week

**StickerDick** · March 26th, 2011, 03:47 PM

Well, Barney is now blown apart getting all new rubber, a satin clear coat, pop out rear windows, new speedmaster rims and I'm hoping to be done in time for a couple of shows that come up in April 9th & 10th.

**StickerDick** · April 2nd, 2011, 12:53 PM

went and did some more work on Barney today, or I should say I went and checked on Barney, (or his new name "DirtDawber") today. He's being given a coat of clear over his beat up exterior and we are putting the "NEW" interior in. New glass, rubbers and carpets. New ragtop, which is now Bright red thanks to SIMS Vinyl paint. That stuff is GREAT!! I am really pleased with the quality and ease of application. It will really make the ol Hood Ride look sweet.

**StickerDick** · April 3rd, 2011, 01:20 PM

got some more work done on "DirtDawber". or I should say my buddy Frank has gotten more work done. here is some more pics.

Crankee · April 3rd, 2011, 07:23 PM

I remember this car, I believe you bought it just a little south of Macon. I tried to buy it but he wouldn't come down to my budget. I found mine in Tifton for much less but not in the shape yours is in. Nice find and ride, the rag top is what I really wanted.