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« on: January 04, 2009, 10:33:48 pm » |
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Well, I've finally had some time to sit down, dowload the pics off my camera, and get them posted. So here's a couple for ya: Here's what I'm starting with:  This car was given to me by my pops when I was 14. We spent 2 1/2 years making it driveable and I drove it in high school and a little after. It had been sitting since 1996 when I picked it from my mom's this spring... I didn't do much with it for six months, but Thanksgiving Weekend, it got reduced to this:  and this  As with all projects, it never ends up like it starts, even at this early stage. I forgot how rusted out this piece was, and if it didn't have the sentimental attachments to it, I'd be looking for another car! Anyway, since its worse than I thought, the body is off to the chemical dippers (Metal Rehab here in Arlington), to have everything taken down to bare metal. Special thanks to Eric Ellis for the vehicle transport device loan... Here's more pics for your viewing pleasureSo, what are my plans, you might ask? Well, like the title suggests, I'm planning on this being an Unlimited Street-style car. Goodies include: 78X94 RLR/Jaycee powerplant, with a little juice added in for good measure David Crow T1 Transmission w/ 3" narrowed axles 2" Narrowed KL Beam RLR Lightweight Chevy Brake F&R Billet Specialites Drag Wheels wrapped w/ MT 235/60 Drag Radials Complete RLR Rear Torsion System and 1" Trans Raise Kit RLR Bolt-In Roll Bar Kit Stock Interior w/Scat Pro Car seats Numerous Goodies from CSP, WolfsburgWest, JayCee, and RLR, to name a few... Color? Not decided, but leaning toward the new Chevy Charcoal-Green common to the trucks, with tan rag and interior I'll keep adding pictures as I get them. Should be getting the body and pan back mid January, so look for some then... Peace Out - Chad |
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« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2009, 10:59:17 pm » |
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Chad, YOUR SPOILED!!!! You must of never been down to Florida. Most people would pay good $ around here for a car in that "bad" of shape.  Keep the updates coming, I too hope to have something to post soon, street and strip. Later-Lester |
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« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2009, 11:10:55 pm » |
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While that will in fact be an "ultimate" street car, I am hoping you are actually referring to an "unlimited" street car and will come racing with us!?
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« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2009, 11:15:31 pm » |
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wow Rossie headlights ain't seen those in years!!!
keep em coming
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« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2009, 11:40:47 pm » |
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Oh man another money pit....ha ha just kidding.Sounds great...so have fun man. If you ever pass through Abilene give me a shout!  |
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cadprovw
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« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2009, 11:48:17 pm » |
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While that will in fact be an "ultimate" street car, I am hoping you are actually referring to an "unlimited" street car and will come racing with us!?
duh... I knew something wasn't right... consider it changed! and yes, I may come play with you guys once its done, or maybe head east for U.S.E... |
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« Reply #6 on: January 06, 2009, 08:24:48 pm » |
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Thats what I thought you meant. And glad you did! Welcome to the baddest VW class in the country! See you here in the east hopefully!
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« Reply #7 on: January 06, 2009, 10:36:48 pm » |
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nice solid car, I don't think I could have torn it apart.  |
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« Reply #8 on: January 06, 2009, 10:55:28 pm » |
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nice solid car, I don't think I could have torn it apart. Its not as solid as it looks! Here's the short list of rust repair panels needed to be replaced: L&R rear bumper brackets L&R rear fender mounting sections, lower 1/2 L&R heater channels Front Firewall Spare Tire Well Front Apron L&R Front lower wheel wells near door Both door bottoms C- |
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« Reply #9 on: January 06, 2009, 11:02:20 pm » |
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since u have it torn apart, have it dipped.
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« Reply #10 on: January 06, 2009, 11:15:15 pm » |
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since u have it torn apart, have it dipped.
Read first post... |
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« Reply #11 on: January 07, 2009, 12:10:12 am » |
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Read first post...
 What's new Dom? Still running BugPack? |
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« Reply #12 on: January 07, 2009, 12:33:17 am » |
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What's new Dom? Still running BugPack? Hi Chad, yes I'm still there. Dave, Rick and I are working on the car getting it ready for Pro Mod as well as Unlimited Street, you need to come out and play with us in Vegas when you get your car done. |
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« Reply #13 on: January 07, 2009, 03:20:13 pm » |
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Dave, Rick and I are working on the car getting it ready for Pro Mod as well as Unlimited Street, you need to come out and play with us in Vegas when you get your car done.
Which car is this? Sorry, been out of the loop for awhile... ... and yes, I'll come play with you at some point... |
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« Reply #15 on: January 24, 2009, 05:40:07 pm » |
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Wow that dipping shows everything huh? Looks like some sheetmetal work for ya to get busy on. Keep us updated!  |
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« Reply #16 on: January 24, 2009, 06:03:27 pm » |
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done a few of those....lots of work but worth it in the end...looking forward to updates.. |
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« Reply #17 on: January 24, 2009, 06:06:41 pm » |
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that great work, now you can see what you have to work with. anyone in North carolina do that kind of work?
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« Reply #18 on: January 24, 2009, 07:52:49 pm » |
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Looks like a fun project, keep it up... |
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« Reply #19 on: January 24, 2009, 10:33:05 pm » |
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Glad to see the come back Chad. Street is the way to go. I have been working on a 63 sedan and am teased with the ghia parts to make it go fast. It would be fun on the street.
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« Reply #20 on: January 25, 2009, 10:55:32 am » |
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Chad, what did it cost to dip? I like how clean it is without any chance of distortion from an air driven process. Even though it has some rust it still looks like a great begining.
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« Reply #21 on: January 25, 2009, 01:07:22 pm » |
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Chad, what did it cost to dip? I like how clean it is without any chance of distortion from an air driven process. Even though it has some rust it still looks like a great begining.
It was $1100 for the body and pan, $135 for my gas tank, and $125 for "disposal of removed coatings". If I want the doors, fenders, hood, and decklid, its about $100-$125 per item. Not cheap for sure, but definetly better than media blasting; all the media/sand doesn't come out the first time you let the clutch out! |
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« Reply #22 on: January 26, 2009, 02:17:17 am » |
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looks good chad- keep up the updates
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« Reply #23 on: January 26, 2009, 09:57:29 am » |
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Thats funny Chad! I used to help with a 924 road race car that we competed in SCCA with. It was an original factory race car (you could by them from Porsche direct) real stripped down. We took it apart had it blasted repainted etc. The 1st time out the driver said it was like a sand storm in the car. That thing never stopped letting sand out!
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« Reply #24 on: March 18, 2009, 11:33:15 pm » |
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Finally finished my buddies '68 Camaro, so the Bug is back in the garage. Tonight, I got the pan halves cut out.   Up Next: Narrow the torsion housing, 1" trans raise kit, and lay the front bulk-head back... |
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« Reply #25 on: March 19, 2009, 05:02:06 am » |
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Looking good Chad,
How come you didn't Soda blast? My machine is imported from Texas.
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« Reply #26 on: April 09, 2009, 07:28:16 pm » |
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Looks like a nice ride. Be great when it is done.
Just a Q. What is the colour of the bug in the first photo? Is it diamond white? because that is the colour I would like to paint my new race car. looks hot
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« Reply #27 on: April 09, 2009, 10:46:55 pm » |
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Looks like a nice ride. Be great when it is done.
Just a Q. What is the colour of the bug in the first photo? Is it diamond white? because that is the colour I would like to paint my new race car. looks hot
mid 70s chevy truck white! |
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« Reply #28 on: April 09, 2009, 10:48:35 pm » |
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« Reply #29 on: April 09, 2009, 11:40:47 pm » |
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Looking good Chad!
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« Reply #30 on: April 10, 2009, 02:29:53 am » |
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Thanks for that. It looks very simliar to Chysler Diamond White painted on old Chargers over here in Oz. General Motors also did a diamond white for old Holdens here too so thats problerly what it is... Thanks mate. BTW I hope it is going to be the same colour..
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« Reply #31 on: April 10, 2009, 11:48:17 am » |
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Chad,
You've got some awesome welding skills!!! Car is coming together nicely! How narrow did you go on the rear torsion? Also,
could you post some pics of laying the front bulk head back? Is that what I hear people saying "pie cut" the front end? Keep up the great work!!!
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« Reply #32 on: April 11, 2009, 04:54:43 am » |
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Looks nice Chad can't wait to see what it looks like
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« Reply #33 on: May 31, 2009, 06:59:51 pm » |
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« Reply #34 on: May 31, 2009, 07:19:19 pm » |
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Looks awesome Chad.
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