I will deffinately say that your project is amazing as well. Keep up the good work there Das... everything is looking great man!

nice job !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek:

Managed to sand down and cut off the edges and trial fit the kicks again....a little more trimming/sanding is required to get them to slot in all the way (didn't want to force them in for now and risk getting them stuck!).

http://www.netspot4u.com/~manxclub/a...Apr6.sized.jpg

There are a few gaps....as I said, this kick was not in place properly for the pic

http://www.netspot4u.com/~manxclub/a...Apr6.sized.jpg

:bowdown: :bowdown: C'MON :clap: :clap:

dude lookin sick..:raiseroof
so is it paint or cloth?
ither way it's looking sweet..:clap:
I got my new garage so i may turn out some new stuff..
Sneek Peek

Hope you dont mine your pictures scrolling on my screen saver.. :D
Peace Troy

looking great. should look super sweet when completed.

Paint for these babies....will take longer but hopefully will look good once done - should blend in nicely with the rest of the paint work.

New garage looks cool - lots of space!!

no probs re. screen saver :)

Awsome..
I cant wait..
Im sure you are die'n to go crouze in your new ride too..
Peace Troy

First couple of coats of filler went down onto kicks today (sanding between obviously). Have more sanding, glaze filling, high build priming etc before paint is ready to go on though!

http://www.netspot4u.com/~manxclub/a...pr10.sized.jpg

Lookin Sooo Goood
SO you going to hit up a comp or 2?
Keep it up..
Peace Troy

Cheers Troy. I might go along to a show or two and see how the car goes. I would not be expecting to do too well compared to some of the systems out there! Hopefully I can get some points on presentation as I have a lot of hours in custom fibreglass work - and more to come! :bawling:

Received the Watsons Streetworks wiring kit last week, so I can finally start sorting out the electrical system, so I can then finally try out the audio....not to mention start the engine that has been patiently waiting for a long time!

http://www.netspot4u.com/~manxclub/a...pr10.sized.jpg

Thats the same kit i got..
Where you plan on mounting it..
((Custom FG Fusebox Panel))

Peace Troy
:D I love giving more idea's

Did you have any troubles with installing the kit? Looked to be pretty well organised.

I am running through a few ideas at the moment with the fuse panel mounting but I would say there will be fibreglass involved :D

I am just trying to mockup how I will fit the crossovers, distribution block and fuse panel next to the amps under the bonnet and still make it look balanced/symmetrical. Got to finish the kicks first, then move under the bonnet....then finish the sub enclosure....then paint it all!

No wonder this project is taking so long, I keep getting sidetracked with new ideas all the time! :laugh:

I hear that..
I was going to install a rear seat in my bug but when i was making my templets i layed the amps down & liked the way it looked & scraped my idea for what i got now..
Plus i saved the $200 on the rear seat..lol
Say when did you start you project..
the whole resto..?
I got my bug Feb/03 didnt realy start on it till Jan this year..
Rested wrist & shoulder to you..
I know that sanding feeling..lol
Peace Troy

I think I started around May 2003 so just coming up to 2 years. That hasn't been all systems go the whole time though - during which I got married, had honeymoon, been busy with house renovations etc.

Well, a couple more layers of filler (with sanding in between) went down after work today - they're starting to look more respectable. Once primer goes on there will be a bit more fine filler to apply - we'll see how it goes.

http://www.netspot4u.com/~manxclub/a...pr11.sized.jpg

Nice..looks good..
Congratz on the wedding..

say you do all the painting right?
What kinda Tank/booth do you have?
Troy

Cheers.

Yep I do all the painting - I use a 15cfm compressor (not sure of tank size - seems pretty standard for a 15cfm unit). Single cylinder but next time I'd like a dual cylinder as they recharge lost air faster (important when using airtools for grinding/sanding etc). I used a mid range (AU$280 approx) gravity feed gun - sorry, can't remember brand (maybe ATE but not sure if thats even a brand!). It wasn't a HVLP unit, but it was "high efficiency" which uses a similar principle to minimise overspray and lost paint. Works pretty well:

http://www.netspot4u.com/~manxclub/a...Mar6.sized.jpg

Hey is that a New CBR 900rr in the back ground?
I dont see a exhuast on the side.. must be under the seat..
Thanks For the info on the Painting..
I think im going to do Sound system work to pay a painter for the work..
Lookin @ BMW Phoeix Yellow
Peace Troy..

Nah, its my new Yamaha FZ6 - I ride it to work each day (and give my wife a lift to work as well) so had to get as sensible commuter with comfy riding position etc....still lots of fun though :D

It has a single muffler up under the seat with dual outlets below tail light - when I finish the bug and save some $ I'll get some decent pipes made up for it!

Hey man
Now that my car is running & i have drivin it a few miles..
How loud is your motor?
I think im going to install my system in my 97 Ram 1500
My Motor is SO Freekin LOUD!
my CD Player gose upto 80 vol..
I got to start @ 70 just to hear it..lol oh well makin it a racecar..
Peace Troy

Haven't had mine running yet but would say it will be pretty noisy! I'll have to enjoy the audio system when either idling or stationary only :p

Anyway, a few coats of high build primer went onto the kicks today as well - looking pretty tidy!
http://www.netspot4u.com/~manxclub/a...pr16.sized.jpg

Few little pinholes to fix up but otherwise will be ready for paint soon:
http://www.netspot4u.com/~manxclub/a...pr16.sized.jpg

Looking great! How many layers of fiberglass did you end up getting on those bad boys?

Jason

Ended up putting on 6 layers on them - nice and solid.

Yeah.. I heard you on that.. mine sounds good with the motor off..lol
Keep it up looks like the project is comming to a close?
Whats next in line?
Peace Troy

Today I was engrossed in sub box modification - had to figure out how to cover the 6x9 holes and still make it look part of the original design. Covered entire surface of sub box with masking tape to protect the primed surface.
http://www.netspot4u.com/~manxclub/a...box2_Apr17.jpg

After tape, alfoil was glued in place with spray adhesive to form a barrier to avoid resin getting through to the primed sub box.
http://www.netspot4u.com/~manxclub/a...pr17.sized.jpg

Then a few layers of matt applied before allowing a couple of hours to cure before laying down a another couple of layers. More work to continue on these mods during the week - will update then.
http://www.netspot4u.com/~manxclub/a...pr17.sized.jpg

Filled the pinholes in the kickpanels and re-primed with two more coats of high build primer which will be lightly sanded with 400 to obtain a smooth base for the colour coat.
http://www.netspot4u.com/~manxclub/a...pr17.sized.jpg

Kicks looking nice and smooth - hopefully ready for colour next weekend.
http://www.netspot4u.com/~manxclub/a...pr17.sized.jpg

Temporarily bolted up my mate's Fuchs whilst my Cup3 replicas get a little custom treatment (this is my mate's Karmann Ghia which is very nice indeed - temporarily borrowing my BRMs!):
http://www.netspot4u.com/~manxclub/a...pr17.sized.jpg

Still a fair way to go on this project despite looking like its almost done! Another few months at least.

After this is a 68 beetle which is already painted....just a quick resto (1916, but stock mechanicals otherwise) to try and recoup some $$ as the budget on this one blew out :bawling:

Ah well....then there is the 64 splitty panel van....but that will have to wait a while!

Great stuff there... your a pro!
Thats a lotta masking tape tho! Good patience! :agree:

Those 6x9 holes should be perfect for a set of 6" separates, mount the 6" with the curve of the 6x9 then the tweeter in the center of the remaining moon shaped area.

Jason

Thanks Scott - the sub box was my first ever attempt at f/glassing so I am getting better with more practice!

Jason, I did think about that for rear fill and may do so down the track....but the dynaudio front stage blew the budget so they will have to wait! I am making this new f/glass panel removable so I can potentially add some rear fill down the track.

:D

Managed to leave work early today to lay down four coats of base coat and three of clear...turned out pretty sweet

http://www.netspot4u.com/~manxclub/a...pr18.sized.jpg

Your work is like gold man..
Nice.
Peace Troy

that's GREAT job !!!!! :eek: :eek:

VERY good work, give yourself a pat on the back! Cant wait for pictures of them installed :D


Wouldnt be much harder to lay the first layer/visible bits in carbon fibre.... ;)

Sam C

one word..... awsome :)

This audio project is over the top. Very nice work. I hope it sounds as good as it looks. :agree:

all i can say is "Wow, great job!!!!" Wish we could hear them as well. :agree: Mind if we all come over to sit in your car and take a listen? :D

Cheers guys, I am very happy with how it is looking as well - just hope that the sound quality reflects the effort and time outlayed already!! Time will tell.

You are all welcome for a demo listen - might be an expensive trip all the way to Australia though!

Sam I did think about the carbon fibre - would look sweet indeed, I've never worked with it though....so maybe next project!

Now to tackle the sub box and get it sorted!

If only everyone could learn as well and do as well with what he's learned! Very nice. Next is tuning. Let us know how it sounds.

Jason

Slipped in the Dyns for a trial fit tonight just to tease myself....
http://www.netspot4u.com/~manxclub/a...pr21.sized.jpg

...can't wait to hear these running! I intentionally set them in quite far so they aren't damaged as feet will be brushing past them often!
http://www.netspot4u.com/~manxclub/a...pr21.sized.jpg