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scott
Joined: 15 Nov 2007 Posts: 279 Location: bethlehem ga
1968 Volkswagen Beetle
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Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:29 pm Post subject: |
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ok clyde--i might be able to borrow a packer from work-if not ive used my hands -cool i can be their by 4 also what kind of brake fluid 3-0r 4 for disc brakes--- and i guess a pickle fork again for the tie rods-- talk to you all later- _________________ flat black 68 with biggies on back skinny up front- no power and i dont need wax!!!always ready for icecream !!! |
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Treehive
Joined: 25 Feb 2008 Posts: 58 Location: Alpharetta, Ga
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Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:35 pm Post subject: |
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Clyde wrote: | "General tinkering." Ain't that tinkerbelle's Dad?
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A General Fairy??? Don't ask, don't tell i guess......actually that would be all of you VW vets taking a peek at my engine and saying "WTF why haven't you fixed that yet!" _________________ Ted Mierzwa
"You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows"
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Ken
Joined: 13 Jan 2007 Posts: 348 Location: Bethlehem, Ga.
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Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:01 pm Post subject: |
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Scott - Love the graphics!! Excellent work man...Any chance I can get those in about a 8 ' x 20 ' screen print???
1. Ken
2. Inge
3. Joe
4. Jon (Dellorto rebuild, prep T181 for T4 install)
5. Mary
6. Lil' Jon
7. Teddy (& Girlfriend?)
8. Tito (& Lauren?) (eng compartment seals) (tail light wiring)
9. Clyde
10. Scott (drop spindles/disc brakes)
11. Lake Jim (bringing headlight aiming equipment)
12. Steve
13. Kellie
14. Jake Raby
15. Gary
16. Scott B and ?
17. Bob
18. Jane
19. James
20. Pat & Walt ?????? - (Or haven't they made it out of the room yet?)
21. Pete
22. Mindy
23. Dugi
ROLL CALL!! |
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Ken
Joined: 13 Jan 2007 Posts: 348 Location: Bethlehem, Ga.
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Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:19 pm Post subject: |
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VOLKSTOCK 2008 DIRECTIONS:
1. Take GA-316 - (Heading West from Athens or East from Lawrenceville)
2. (Turn RIGHT from Lawrenceville or LEFT from Athens) onto LOGANVILLE HWY/GA-81. - (Do not head to Winder!!)
3. 1/8 mile - (Go straight thru the 4 way stop) - Shell Station on the right.
4. 1/2 mile - Turn LEFT onto BETHEL BOWER RD/BETHEL CHURCH RD. - (Forks to the left)
5. Turn LEFT onto COLE CIRCLE - (Horizon Point Subdivision)
6. Go all the way to the end of the street - (House on right in the culdesac)
7. End at 203 Cole Cir Bethlehem, GA 30620
(Home): 678/425-0138 / (Ken's Cell): 678/697-9828
MAP:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Bethlehem&state=GA&address=203+Cole+Circle&zipcode=30620 |
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jimbear
Joined: 12 Jan 2007 Posts: 206 Location: "We don't need no stinking lug nuts!"
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Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 1:42 am Post subject: in |
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Ken and Inge, thanks for the hospitality, look forward to meeting you. The wife and kids are out of town and this is my last weekend before the school year starts! Anyone want to help me tackle/guide me through a rear torsion adjustment? Would there be time? Look forward to meeting many of you... _________________ "A vision without a task is a dream - a task without a vision is drudgery- but a task with vision can change the world."
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Clyde
Joined: 03 Jun 2006 Posts: 855 Location: Athens
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Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 6:42 am Post subject: |
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I'll email them to everyone, once I find them tonight. _________________ '69 Bug, 1776, dual kadrons, Web 111 cam
Clyde's Aircooled
(706) 206 6327 |
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Crank
Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 6 Location: Bishop,GA
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Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 6:18 pm Post subject: |
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Jake you got a crankcase breather box for a 1776 eng. ? If so cuold you bring it? Save me some shipping. |
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buggybus
Joined: 08 Jun 2006 Posts: 36 Location: Bethlehem
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Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 8:11 pm Post subject: |
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Yes Walt and I will be there. |
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Mountain Power House
Joined: 26 Jul 2006 Posts: 879 Location: Aircooled Heaven USA
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Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:16 pm Post subject: |
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OK, what specialty tools will be needed for the weekend? What can I bring??
Make me a list and I'll haul them down with me on Saturday.. I plan on bring a few carb rebuild gadgets and my tuning goodies but can bring more if needed..
Jon,
I think we should get aggressive and install the entire engine into the 481 at the event including the carb rebuild and you should drive it home.. If you are game, so am I.. Just say the word and we'll make it happen.
I'd say in a solid day we'll be able to make it happen and you could drive it home from the event.
But to make that happen a little less Beer drinkin' and a little more action will be required. _________________ Jake Raby
57 Oval
64 Porsche 356C Outlaw
66 Bug -The Plague Returns!
73 VW Thing (Will I ever finish it?)
73 Superbeetle (Suby Power!)
76 Porsche 912E (X3!)
79 VW Iltis 4X4 |
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Clyde
Joined: 03 Jun 2006 Posts: 855 Location: Athens
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Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:22 pm Post subject: |
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Jake, have you got a way to remove spindles from ball joints without damaging the ball joint boot? If so, please bring it. All I have are pickle forks.
Also, will a single Thunderbird glasspack (in my attic) with a large flange fit Jon's header? If so, we'll be that much closer to him being on the road! _________________ '69 Bug, 1776, dual kadrons, Web 111 cam
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Mountain Power House
Joined: 26 Jul 2006 Posts: 879 Location: Aircooled Heaven USA
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Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 8:25 am Post subject: |
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I don't know if the exhaust you have will work, but we could try it... I think he ordered the other unit I recommended already...
I don't have a ball joint tool... Always wanted one though.. _________________ Jake Raby
57 Oval
64 Porsche 356C Outlaw
66 Bug -The Plague Returns!
73 VW Thing (Will I ever finish it?)
73 Superbeetle (Suby Power!)
76 Porsche 912E (X3!)
79 VW Iltis 4X4 |
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Jon Site Admin
Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 2421 Location: Bishop GA
1969 Volkswagen Type 3
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Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:24 am Post subject: |
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I have ordered carb kits and trans brace and paid for fast shipping on both, but I'm out of $$$ for the muffler right now. Clyde please bring the one you have.
Jake, I'm certainly game to drive home with my new 481. I'll drive the Thing over so we can take what we need from the existing engine and I'll bring the type 4 and carbs, intakes, etc. What else do I need to bring?
I've got a couple of gauges I'd like to hook up. Is it too far into assembly to put a cylinder head temp sending unit on? It is for a VDO gauge. _________________ 73 Typ481
76 Westy
73 Bug
69 Squareback
70 Fastback
63 Bug |
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smilingchi
Joined: 16 May 2008 Posts: 24
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Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:18 am Post subject: |
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Korbin and I will pop in at some point I'm sure. If nothing but to bring more shop rags, drinks or have a dip in the pool.
No, thanks on the "grease monkey" activites. You guys just enjoy yourselves. If I put a VW symbol on the Saturn, can I get it looked at? :wink:
We're so close to ya'll, we'll try to keep the evil neighbor from calling the law when it gets too routy.
Is there anything else ya'll might need? _________________ Howdy ya'll. It's James' wife...Christi |
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Jon Site Admin
Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 2421 Location: Bishop GA
1969 Volkswagen Type 3
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Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:17 pm Post subject: |
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After further thought (I am capable at times :wink: ) I think I will have the engine pulled and stripped of the parts we will need. I'll then tow the Thing over and drive it home. _________________ 73 Typ481
76 Westy
73 Bug
69 Squareback
70 Fastback
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Mountain Power House
Joined: 26 Jul 2006 Posts: 879 Location: Aircooled Heaven USA
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Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:20 pm Post subject: |
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You'd have to get me really drunk to work on a Saturn... I'd happily blow it up for ya though :-)
I can probably install the CHT sensor with the engine completed, bring it..
Take the car to the car wash the day before and blast the hell out of the engine bay and under side of the car. Purple power in a sprayer works really well to break loose all the gunk and the high pressure water will blast it off well.... I can't handle working on dirty stuff!! Having things clean will also get the job done..
While we are in the bellhousing it would be good to replace the throw out bearing, so Clyde can bring a 165B bearing with him :-)
If worse comes to worse you can drive it home with an open header... A stinger would add a nice touch :-)
This is a pretty good sized project to be done in a day.. That means you'll need to get the old engine removed ASAP on Saturday morning, before I roll in.. Then we'll tackle the parts swapping and get the TIV ready to stab in the engine bay...
**EDIT** after reading Jon's post it would be best if the engine was removed prior to the event.. That way i can get there and roll on saturday morning. _________________ Jake Raby
57 Oval
64 Porsche 356C Outlaw
66 Bug -The Plague Returns!
73 VW Thing (Will I ever finish it?)
73 Superbeetle (Suby Power!)
76 Porsche 912E (X3!)
79 VW Iltis 4X4 |
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