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GearheadJim
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Didn't make the "drive this summer" target, maybe by Thanksgiving so I'll have time to add break in miles. The upholstery work has started
Finished the wiring, came out clean and simple.
So much survivor quality, sneak in the dual master reservoir.
A couple paint touch ups
Picked up a 6" Canton oil filter, bullet proof
Been waiting for a long time to add the club sticker.
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GearheadJim
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Tram
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Location: Still Feelin' the Bern- Once you've felt it you can't un- feel it.
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| Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 6:33 pm Post subject: Re: This is the year |
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Front seats are done so test miles can start while waiting on the rest of the interior.
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Looking REALLY nice. Who did the covers?
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GearheadJim
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| Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2023 3:57 am Post subject: Re: This is the year |
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Thanks Tram! The upholstery is being done by Lee's Custom Upholstery in Youngstown Ohio. I got the cloth material from SMS Auto Fabrics, it's a pattern from a '60 Pontiac.
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Scotty D
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| Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 11:24 am Post subject: Re: This is the year |
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| That's coming up aces. Really digging the seat covers. |
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GearheadJim
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2023 4:05 pm Post subject: Re: This is the year |
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Missed another target. Rear seat pattern did not match the front seats and the quality was not the same. Moving on to another upholsterer. Spring is just around the corner.
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GearheadJim
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| Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2024 7:08 pm Post subject: Re: This is the year |
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On the road now putting on break-in miles. Little fixes here and there, more to come. Now that the suspension has settled in, it is about 1/2" lower on one side. With the addition of the dropped spindles, the front is now too low, will work on that as time allows. For now, I rolled the fender lip. Tires have less than 1k miles but are 15 years old so will need replaced.
Cleaned up and installed the original door cards and trim. Coco mats.
Engine runs strong but carbs need some additional tweaks. I have an AFR meter on my list of additions. I added shrouding to fill the gap from the alternator conversion.
Coming up on an oil change and valve adjustment. Club meeting this Thursday will be first outing.
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Bobnotch
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| Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2024 1:29 pm Post subject: Re: This is the year |
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It's looking good Jim. I know it's been a long time coming too, as I know it's been a while since you last drove it from talking to you in person years ago. The interior looks good, as does the alt conversion. I see you took my advice on going with the nyloc nuts on the filler panel. Have fun with the car, as it needs some miles put on it. 
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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120
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catbox
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| Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2024 5:34 pm Post subject: Re: This is the year |
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The car looks damn good sir.
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Bobnotch
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| Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 12:40 pm Post subject: Re: This is the year |
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So, Ohio isn't throwing salt? I'm still waiting until we stop getting snow (4 inches today so far). I've seen the salt truck go by scraping and salting twice so far.
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Bob 65 Notch S with Sunroof
71 Notch ...aka Krunchy; build pics here;
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120
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GearheadJim
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| Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 6:15 pm Post subject: Re: This is the year |
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Needed new tires and took the opportunity to change the wheels. Not many performance tire options in 15". Went with Yokahama Advan Fleva, 205/50-17 rear, 195/55-15 front.
I had switched to Beetle short axles in the rear to gain space for the previous wheels. With the 17x7s and the short axles I need a spacer to get clearance for the bump stop and the spring plate. I might take time this summer to switch back to the T3 axles rather than run the spacer. Initial fitment with 3/4" spacer is tight, I expect I'll need to roll the fender lip. Likely need to trim the bump stop landing pad or maybe add a limit strap (swing axle).
Tough to get a shot that accurately shows the clearance.
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notchboy
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| Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 8:36 pm Post subject: Re: This is the year |
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I had switched to Beetle short axles in the rear to gain space for the previous wheels. With the 17x7s and the short axles I need a spacer to get clearance for the bump stop and the spring plate. I might take time this summer to switch back to the T3 axles rather than run the spacer. Initial fitment with 3/4" spacer is tight, I expect I'll need to roll the fender lip. Likely need to trim the bump stop landing pad or maybe add a limit strap (swing axle).
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GearheadJim
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| Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 7:22 pm Post subject: Re: This is the year |
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Made it out to the local cars and coffee and talked with Bruce who had a killer 67 Beetle. Big, beautiful engine, lots of subtle custom work, happy to find another local VW aficionado. New tires are always a joy, I'm really digging the staggered wheels. Keep tacking on the break-in miles.
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