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Post by cocacoladodge on Jul 13, 2015 23:04:45 GMT -5
thanks everyone, i really do apperciate the help and advice before i do extra work for nothing.
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Post by cocacoladodge on Jul 13, 2015 11:07:38 GMT -5
Still leaves the fact that the newer beetles have 4 cylinder, 4 cylinder turbos, and the inline 5... no V6 in the beetles. But yes I agree the new engines are pretty bad @$$ fast. you will want to switch the brake system over as well as the power to weight ratio will be psycho out of wack. defanitely add more weight to the front end.
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Post by cocacoladodge on Jul 13, 2015 10:59:18 GMT -5
So it appears that this is what I need... no, i have'nt pulled the seat to rip out the carpet in back yet, I hated tearing the carpet by the shifter as it is. once the rain here stops, i will be pulling the seat to cut out the opening, and then use adheasive backed velcro to re-secure the carpet over the inspection cover. Please correct me if im wrong
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Post by cocacoladodge on Jul 13, 2015 10:56:15 GMT -5
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Post by cocacoladodge on Jul 13, 2015 10:10:55 GMT -5
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Post by cocacoladodge on Jul 4, 2015 19:49:36 GMT -5
The beetles nowdays have 4 cyliner with and without turbo, and a 5 cylinder. The 5 had the same head as the Audi 10 cylinder, and the Audi turbo will fit but will void warrenty
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Post by cocacoladodge on Jul 2, 2015 20:35:52 GMT -5
Did you check the buildings around for parking lot cams? Best of luck dealing with the Insurance co.
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Post by cocacoladodge on Jul 2, 2015 20:31:50 GMT -5
Well the other day ago, I took my little cousin for a joy ride during his graduation party and now I'm having trans issues. If I ease into 1st gear on a straight of way it stays in gear fine, if I start off turning or try to accelerate quick, it pops out of 1st. Parking in 1st on incline is still fine. And when I was on my way home today, it was giving me crap going into 3rd as well.
I'm hoping it is just the shift linkage is loose, but wanted to see if anyone else has had similar issues and what would be recommended to fix it.
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Post by cocacoladodge on Jun 26, 2015 12:23:48 GMT -5
Look underneath... Pan replacement is something everyone has to do at somepoint. Its actually somewhat of a bonus, because you take out the 14 or so bolts that hold the body on, pull the body ( one person can do it, but I would recommend 2-3 just because it's awarkward) After you remove the windshield... While the body is off, you have easy access to redo the pans, clean up the engine, look over and replace wiring, as sometimes it's a total mess, and 35+ years old.
Yeah it sounds like a lot of work, and I sound nuts saying its a bonus. I can say that because you can SEE all the issues and get them fixed before they cost you more later on. Oh yeah, also when the body is off is a prime time to go over the brakes. Keep in mind this is a lightweight car and nearly no weight in front, so you need GOOD back brakes ( handbrakes are a bonus) and maybe bolt down some weights in the front to keep the car on the ground.
Don't let this scare you off, there is a lot of combined knowledge on here, and always good ideas to any questions you may have. This will be a headache 75% of the time while building, but the end result is totally worth the pain and blood you will put into it.
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Post by cocacoladodge on Jun 20, 2015 20:03:57 GMT -5
I agree, I would love to see a build story on this. It is always interesting to see what skip20 has done in detail along the way, and once it's done to your liking you have a well documented build history.
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Post by cocacoladodge on Jun 18, 2015 11:47:04 GMT -5
Never mind, I just answered my own question by checking out your page. Just can't see how you lock the rear pillar down. Is it the same basic latch for the center over the windshield?
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Post by cocacoladodge on Jun 18, 2015 11:37:21 GMT -5
Wow, can't believe it's been 10 years already! That makes me look at what I have and haven't done and wonder where has the time gone... On yeah, when I have the time I don't have the money to use the time, or just the opposite.
Either way about it yours looks great, and its time well spent. I love how well everything flows. I need to check out your site again, but it appeared the last time I saw it you went from convertible windshield only to full roof. Is it set up for quick release back to just windshield?
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Post by cocacoladodge on Jun 8, 2015 9:29:42 GMT -5
I agree, that looks great!
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Post by cocacoladodge on Jun 4, 2015 17:28:44 GMT -5
adding further downers...
So i think its a good idea to leave for effingham this morning around 1100am, should be past indianaplois by 400/430. well, that was wishful thinking on all counts.
within the first 5 miles, i lost 3 lugnuts off the right rear, and the last 2 were almost off as well. so i get my lugwrench out of my roadside kit, tighten those down, head back home, call around for lugnut for the mag wheels, and of corse i would have to buy a full set of 20 for $32 on average.
With everything telling me not to take it down, i finnaly said to heck with it, and am going in the ford escape.
with all the construction and detours, it would have made me freak out. now here it is 630 and still about 150 miles left to go.
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Post by cocacoladodge on May 31, 2015 17:28:36 GMT -5
Wow, that drivers gull broke nearly exactly like mine did. Its a good thing I'm going to Effingham, otherwise that looks like a good parts car for me.
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Post by cocacoladodge on May 30, 2015 17:30:24 GMT -5
Close, just needed the / in the second img bracket
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Post by cocacoladodge on May 27, 2015 19:21:22 GMT -5
Can you take a better shot of what your gulls look like on outside and inside just for reference. That could be an option, but i believe i may have it covered depending on how things play out.
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Post by cocacoladodge on May 27, 2015 10:13:29 GMT -5
Nope, you have to have them online, like photo bucket or even Facebook, then repost here (if an https, you have to take the s off the like when you post it) Do like this with out spaces. [ I m g ] http ://images. thesamba. com/vw/classifieds/pix/4864491. jpg [ / I m g ]
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Post by cocacoladodge on May 25, 2015 0:57:58 GMT -5
Thanks everyone, I figured it would be simple like that without part numbers. There are a couple good glass shops in the area, they should be able to trim the window down. I hadn't thought about that factor or cost, I'll be sure to pass that on to the person I'm dealing with from the corp office. And yes I know Sun Rays rep as well as anyone, but that is dealing with provide individuals instead of with the insurance company of a major business. They may get the lead out and follow thru with the order. I hope. As a backup plan, I ordered this stuff my dad had told me about to fix the plexi. He was in school when plexiglass first came out, and they did a lot of experimenting with it. Anyway this stuff softens the plexi by chemical reaction, then you have a couple minutes to press the plexi parts together before it begins to solidify again, and is water tight, He had made a couple fishtanks with it. Well hope it works out.
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Post by cocacoladodge on May 24, 2015 12:27:57 GMT -5
Jman, did you get your gulls new, that is did they have a part number on packaging or did you get them from someone who had/has a Bradley? Im just in need of a number to turn into Belle Tire so they can buy me a replacement for the gull they broke (drivers side). Or if you are willing to part with just the drivers side, can you PM me your contact info and I may be able to have them buy it from you in which they would cover the shipping to Michigan.
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Gull wing
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Post by cocacoladodge on May 23, 2015 12:00:23 GMT -5
Alright, if you read about my incident at the tireshop with my gullwing getting broken, then you know how upset i was. I talked to my insurance company, and my agent told me the tireshop is responcible and they have insurance to cover it. called Belle Tires corp office and left a message as to what happened, and got a call back. They willl be getting me a new gullwing from Sun Ray, however they just need a part number for the drivers wing.
~ if anyone knows the part number, please let me know.
We all know Sunrays rep, but dealing with a big company like Belle Tire and Thier ins co, i may see good results.
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Post by cocacoladodge on May 20, 2015 13:54:41 GMT -5
What a week its been. And its only Tuesday... The fog lights I got are too big to fit in the opening by the bumpers, got my 11" baldes in I ordered off the samba only to discover the size i need are 12", took the Bradley into the tire shop to get new tires, and they don't carry 14" on hand they had to be ordered. That was all Monday. Today, tires came in at 8:30am so I take off to get them on and the fuel line pops off the carb and sprays gas all over the exhaust. Luckily it wasn't hot yet as I just started off. However when I pulled off the road, I hit a pothole and now my exhaust is loose ( yeah with gas pouring onto it). Got the fuel line back on, tightened the clamp a little as I had no tools. Get to the shop, and they have to wait about 45 min for a lift that can hold the Bradley without damaging the body. So I walk to the movie theater, watch the only movie that was about to come on, and get a call 5 min before movie is over saying car is done. When I get back to the shop, the tires looked good (white striped facing out :-) ) when I get in to pay, I see everyone with a worried look. Yep the gull wing got broken. The guy I showed how it worked had driven it in and back out side fine as can be. Someone else was checking it out before the wing was shut, so they tried to shut it and everyone reading this knows what happened. He pulled straight down. To top matters off, I have 4 to 5 lug adapter plates, the one stud in the big but alignment thing came out as the thing is now stripped out. I think OK this can't be much worse, and its not that bad overall. I got my 4 tires for 150 instead of the 435 or so I was looking at spending. Driving home, the fuel line pops off again in the middle of an intersection, I'm able to get to the side of the road and notice a cop the other side of the light back two cars. Got the line back on, fire it up and take off then I hear that sound with blue flashing lights ( my muffler is loose now don't forget). Oh great there goes the money I saved on the tires I think. Turns out the cop just wanted to make sure everything was OK, and what had happened. She said I've had enough bad luck for one week, no ticket but I need to do something with the exhaust when I get a chance.
Now I've got to come up with something to "fix" the gull wing within the next week. Thank goodness its a 3 day weekend.
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Post by cocacoladodge on May 13, 2015 11:30:27 GMT -5
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Post by cocacoladodge on May 13, 2015 11:17:01 GMT -5
Here is an idea that does help with allowing the air inside to exit with the air coming in from the twisties... Still not great, but its better than not having it. Hmm not working. Let's try this
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Post by cocacoladodge on Apr 16, 2015 13:25:50 GMT -5
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Post by cocacoladodge on Apr 16, 2015 13:11:58 GMT -5
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Post by cocacoladodge on Apr 16, 2015 13:02:48 GMT -5
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Post by cocacoladodge on Apr 16, 2015 12:34:19 GMT -5
WOOOOOO HOOOO! Now its time to start finishing all the little things I've been putting off. No one else seemed to be free to go, so I just did the standard package with some extras.
Now to tackle my to-do list > Get out of the barn > Pull the wheels and clean up (14" Original Keystones) > Repaint the Black part ( Gloss Black enamel? ) > Paint the wheel adapters (either silver or gold. gold will match the rear calipers - What do you think?) > NEW TIRES > Mount the CB vs having it set on the floor > Rewire horn / replace horn > Add driving/fog lights near front bumper as the "Bright" headlights are dim and havent picked a set of HID for this Bradley I like yet. > WIPER BLADES - found someone on thesamba selling 11" blades from Brazil, hope those will work. > maybe add a couple cigaret lighters/ charging ports in the rear near the center to charge my phone... > Already called Ins company to know what I am covered for if I do have issues, I have to say GRUNDY is Great! > Hotel room reserved about 7 miles away. > Have a second driver going in a separate car just in case something does happen, with two 10 gallon cans of gas.
Hmmmm, Does anyone have any other Ideas what to go over before a 400 mile trip?
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Post by cocacoladodge on Apr 14, 2015 17:44:03 GMT -5
What size are those wheels? I bought a 4lug set of 13s like that on the samba a couple years ago, but I would have to drill and tap the drums for a smaller size bolt pattern, so the wheels are the base of a glass top table now
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Post by cocacoladodge on Apr 14, 2015 17:39:06 GMT -5
Yes, well sort of. Somewhere in the archives there is information on the only Bradley GTe made, as a ordered car from Bradley. I can't recall the details, but it came up in the past when someone else was toyuing with the idea of doing the same thing. I'll see if I can find it and post a direct link to the post.
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