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Post by geddes66 on Aug 27, 2011 0:41:11 GMT -5
WOW, are you sure it wasn't in a pond?
Glad you are making good progress.
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Post by geddes66 on Aug 23, 2011 23:37:04 GMT -5
Here is mine. It was made from flat pieces and bolted together with short aluminum ribs and then smaller parts to fill in the gaps. Obviously, it was made before Sunray was making rear windows again. Attachments:
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Post by geddes66 on Aug 23, 2011 23:27:54 GMT -5
Ahhh there is a massive sigh of relief across the nation. Good luck and just post your questions. this is a really friendly board and you won't find grouches saying "you should have searched for that answer first." and other such stuff.
Although looking through the more ancient posts will give you alot of insight to things. It is sad that decades of older posts were lot to a hacker attack and virus's.
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Post by geddes66 on Aug 21, 2011 22:53:36 GMT -5
Welcome and looking forward to seeing your project. Maybe this one you will keep and drive for a while before letting go.
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Post by geddes66 on Aug 21, 2011 22:47:01 GMT -5
Sad to hear you are having trouble. Hope you get it going again. I am making trips to Bakersfield to try and get mine running, no spark, might be a fuse, or the DIS-IX took a dump.
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Post by geddes66 on Aug 16, 2011 22:47:37 GMT -5
Nice to see someone else using a type III. They also make an alternator conversion for them. I am trying to figure out how to put AC on it without the small pulley in the middle screwing up the looks. Attachments:
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Post by geddes66 on Aug 7, 2011 0:09:49 GMT -5
Jeff Troy has a really good solution in his disk. it uses short gas struts that push both open to stabilize the assembly and also down to hold it closed tighter.
I just used a stop cable that the wind holds the lights against, it tight and they did a fair job at stopping the bounce.
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Post by geddes66 on Jun 9, 2011 20:48:31 GMT -5
The reason that kit cars died is several fold.
1. Increasing government restrictions in safety, pollution control and registration.
2. Shrinking number and increasing price of classic, now collectable, VW Beatles.
3. Increasing complexity of the kits, it is almost as hard as building a real car.
4 Skyrocketing cost of the kits Most will set you back more than 30,000 for everything.
5. decreasing variety of the available kits. 100's of cobras and 3 other ones.
I have gone to the AHAA (American Handcrafted Automobile Association) show several times. 3/4 or more is Cobras then the rest to include all one-off and older cars combined. IMHO it has nothing to do with the current generation.
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Post by geddes66 on Jun 9, 2011 20:27:23 GMT -5
OK, just my 2 cents. I have had 3 different seats in my GT. The first was just the back from a bass boat bolted to the floor and a pillow on the floor itself. Seating was not that uncomfortable, though my butt would get numb after about 30 min. or so. Headroom was really good as I was literally on the floor. side support was nonexistent and I would slide sideways a good 6 to 8 inches. These were also the easiest to use while getting in or out of the car.
B/F 1/2"
The next was one of those hollow plastic really light racing type seats. When I first set it in the car I sat in it like Dino, with my head sticking out by about 4". I ended up cutting off the rear 4/5ths of the seats"foundation" such that my butt was only separated from the floor by 1/4 inch of plastic and the (really thin) padding so the total B/F distance was only about 3/4". These were the most comfortable to sit in and drive BUUUuut, the high front made them the worst obstacle for getting in and out. By cutting off only what I did the recline was greatly increased and I was lowered so my total height was dropped tow ways. They also gave me really great side support when playing or acting the fool. They are available from dune buggy supply companies.
B/F 3/4"
I finally got a set of used original GT seats. They have less padding than my pillow on the floor and less side support than the hollow black plastic seat. My butt gets just as numb and I only have about 3/4" of headroom. I have to squiggle down before closing the door. One of the issues is the B/F height is about 1 1/2" when you take into account the built in mounts, the fiberglass and the (Thin) padding.
Frankly, I can't figure out how ANY seat from a stock car would work without a really silly amount of recline or a body lift. A 3/4" body lift is what is on the schedule next.
B/F 1 1/2"
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Post by geddes66 on Mar 21, 2011 23:16:03 GMT -5
Don't worry, the back end will break loose WAY before the front end does. the only exception is if you install a disc conversion in the front. Then it tends to lockup while braking in turns. Rear discs are (still) in the plan for the future.
these things really have a poor weight distribution. 580 on the front and 1020 on the back axles. At least that is what mine weighed in at. It is a real challenge to get the ground pressure the same front and rear with starting numbers like those.
Of course mid engine conversions would help the weight distribution then the 'A' arms would help the handling but at that point a cheap Corvette would make more sense moneywise.
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Post by geddes66 on Mar 20, 2011 22:42:22 GMT -5
Here is my 2007 (78X90.5) with a T-3 fan system. I have it all covered with a sheet of aluminum so it don't show the belt, but no picture. Attachments:
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Post by geddes66 on Mar 20, 2011 22:19:26 GMT -5
I went old school with a set of 15 inch turbo wheels. A little too wide though. Attachments:
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Post by geddes66 on Mar 20, 2011 21:57:06 GMT -5
I really don't see a problem with the front end holding up. My front end only weighs in at 600 pounds even. That is not enough to stress anything. If I recall correctly, it weighed in at less before I moved the battery to a location in front for the torsion bar housings.
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Post by geddes66 on Feb 26, 2011 0:51:18 GMT -5
OOPS, I meant type THREE, 3, Tres ect.. A type III, the original pancake. If you meant a type FOUR then I will quote Saturday Night Live... "Nevermind..."
It is a 90.5mm bore and a 78mm stroke. I think that makes it about a 2007 cc engine. I have dual 36mm Delorto Carburetors. It is really fast. But only gets between 20 (at 60) and 15 (at 85) MPG. and the fan looks like a turbine especially when spinning.
I did some tests with an indoor/outdoor thermometer and found that the intake air is only about 4 degrees above ambient with the fan here. When it is the normal doghouse type it ran about 10 degrees over ambient. On both the temp probe was about 1 inch from the center of the fan.
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Post by geddes66 on Feb 26, 2011 0:39:48 GMT -5
I have a 2 liter type 2 "pancake" engine in my GT. I DON'T THINK it would be a problem with your GT II. I polished the pullyfan and covered the belt and it looks like a turbine. Attachments:
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Post by geddes66 on Jan 31, 2011 0:11:31 GMT -5
HOLY COW!! You have a 350 V-8 in a S-10 and somebody tried to put a GT body on it? Buddy, you are in the outer limits.
Try to post pictures of it cause words just aren't going to be enough.
When I built my Bradley, I had the same problem. In order to fit you need to have your butt within 1 inch of the floor AND be reclined at about a 45 degree angle. I did not have seats in mine for the first year. I had a pair of bass boat seat backs bolted to the floor and about a 1 1/2 inch thick pad made from carpet padding thrown on the floor. At least it worked till I upgraded to hollow plastic baja bug then actual Bradley seats.
Are your seats the original S-10 seats? You need to get your butt lower to the floor.
The other issue is the nose. Frankly, I haven't a clue how you are going to get it to fit. the nose on a Brad is so thin that there is barley room for a battery up there let alone a V-8. the radiator could be moved to the rear cavity. use copper pipe to route the coolant to the rear and use electric fans to pull air through it. After that, unless you can lower the engine, the next option would be to raise the body however high it needs to be to fit over the engine.
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Post by geddes66 on Jan 26, 2011 21:55:33 GMT -5
Waterproof pants and a raincoat...
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Post by geddes66 on Jan 26, 2011 21:45:29 GMT -5
the structure of the Brad does not support the windshield well without the top par to "lean back" against. I would recommend keeping your options open by using a "pin and socket" system such that the roof can be re-installed when it is wanted.
Re-enforcing the A pillars and how you do it i cannot help with but other members might.
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Post by geddes66 on Jan 6, 2011 1:15:18 GMT -5
The cooler you have there is too restrictive. the greater restriction does more damage than the additional cooling avoids. "Sealing" the engine means adding sheet metal such that no hot air that has been through the engine cooling it is pulled back up into the fan again. This makes you engine run in air that is hotter than ambient temperature. I ran a few tests with an indoor/outdoor thermometer before I installed my new engine with the type three cooling system without any sealing at all the air at the fan intake was only about 6-9 degrees hotter than ambient. The VW engine was designed fairly well. In a Bradley, it operates under less load than in the original car therefor, it will run cooler than it did in the Beatle or bus. Attachments:
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Post by geddes66 on Jan 2, 2011 21:55:41 GMT -5
Jeff Troy is the one with the CD and the most experience in one. I think he has over 500 THOUSAND miles on his. use the search there are many mentions and some members even know the paypal link. Sorry, I only have experience in GT one's.
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Post by geddes66 on Jan 2, 2011 21:43:58 GMT -5
Nice to see the pictures. Be careful, it looks like the P.O. may have used a transmission cooler instead of an (engine) oil cooler. The difference is that engine oil coolers flow more volume and have larger diameters on their connections.
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Post by geddes66 on Jan 2, 2011 21:01:19 GMT -5
For alot of things VW, www.shoptalkforums.com is a great resource. Lurk there for awhile and you will learn more than you need to know, or can afford to put into practice. They have a special trans-axle forum with lots of pix.
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Post by geddes66 on Nov 17, 2010 3:13:48 GMT -5
Hi Chantel! There are a few of us old timers that have been made "new" again. Too bad I can't figure out how to make this effect into a medical treatment.
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Post by geddes66 on Oct 18, 2010 23:22:55 GMT -5
OK, this is not a joke, but it is really funny.
This is my way of looking at life!
"The Mayonnaise Jar"
When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, When 24 hours in a day is not enough; remember the mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee.
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him.
When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and start to fill it with golf balls.
He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured it into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. H e then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded With an unanimous 'yes.'
The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.
'Now,' said the professor, as the laughter subsided, 'I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.
The golf balls are the important things - God, family, children, health, friends, and favorite passions Things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.
The pebbles are the things that matter like your job, house, and car.
The sand is everything else -- The small stuff.
'If you put the sand into the jar first,' he continued, 'there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life.
If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, You will never have room for the things that are important to you.
So...
Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your partner out to dinner.
There will always be time to clean the house and fix the dripping tap.
'Take care of the golf balls first -- The things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.'
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented.
The professor smiled.
'I'm glad you asked'.
It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend.'
Please share this with other "Golf Balls"
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Post by geddes66 on Oct 9, 2010 2:22:48 GMT -5
WHAT?!? Your buddy says it will get him a date in a few weeks!? COOL...
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Post by geddes66 on Oct 9, 2010 2:18:02 GMT -5
try this
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Post by geddes66 on Oct 9, 2010 2:17:05 GMT -5
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Post by geddes66 on Jul 7, 2010 0:52:33 GMT -5
Maybe not a rocket but it looks like a turbine. Attachments:
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Post by geddes66 on Jul 1, 2010 0:22:52 GMT -5
My brad cruises at about 3000 at 70 MPH. I have a 2007 CC engine that uses a type 3 cooling system. It is both "bored" and stroked with 90.5 mm cylinders and a 78mm crank. It has 36mm Delorto carbs, a mild cam and a DIS/X ignition system. The cruise RPM is standard from the trans but I am running larger tires in the rear.
I have had it to about 105 MPH when passing a semi-truck once. I shifted to 3rd and floored it for about 10 seconds and just held to the floor for an extra 15 seconds after getting around him.
There was ALOT left but these things are NOT meant to actually GO fast, just look like they do. The front end which only weighs 600 pounds, even with the battery mounted in front of the torsion bars, was getting light at that speed.
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Post by geddes66 on Jun 30, 2010 23:08:20 GMT -5
I hung the body from the garage rafters. One come-along on the back bumpers and one through the front fenders. this allows you to move it half an inch at a time and not struggle.
They are light enough that one rafter on each end is not a problem but IF you let the come-along slip, dropping the body about 14 inches before catching the ratchet, it will crack the rafter.
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