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Forum: VolkSport Käfer Gruppe April 3rd 2006, 00:37
Replies: 200
Views: 238,498
Posted By Mikey
I bought some plans similar to BCR's bender to...

I bought some plans similar to BCR's bender to make my own a while back, but the dies are expensive. At least from what I've seen. He said something like $300-325 in the bender. I bet it's mostly in...
Forum: VolkSport Käfer Gruppe April 2nd 2006, 20:03
Replies: 200
Views: 238,498
Posted By Mikey
Thanks guys. Rich, I'm not sure if it'll...

Thanks guys.

Rich, I'm not sure if it'll clear the tank, if it's too tall I can cut it down, but at least it's not short. :)

Wiebrand, I believe you're asking. Why didn't I just bend the tube?...
Forum: VolkSport Käfer Gruppe April 2nd 2006, 02:40
Replies: 16
Views: 6,216
Posted By Mikey
Smack Black all the way. Beautiful car, very well...

Smack Black all the way. Beautiful car, very well deserved. :righton:

I've been hooked on Germanlook ever since I first saw it.
Forum: VolkSport Käfer Gruppe April 1st 2006, 20:56
Replies: 200
Views: 238,498
Posted By Mikey
After a little work, and a little help from a...

After a little work, and a little help from a 'Cherry Picker'. I managed to get my body back on my pan, by myself. I rolled it up in the garage and put it up on four jackstands, bolted the lines up...
Forum: VolkSport Käfer Gruppe April 1st 2006, 20:44
Replies: 200
Views: 238,498
Posted By Mikey
Update!

No Nick, no engine yet. I'll probably call out to Nippon-motors monday. :cool:

Wow, what a week. I had intentions of working my @ss off over my spring break, it didn't happen. But I did make...
Forum: Suspension March 30th 2006, 23:43
Replies: 7
Views: 7,057
Posted By Mikey
I was thinking the same thing, if the narrowed...

I was thinking the same thing, if the narrowed trailing arms move your wheel in too much, just use spacers.

As for the axles. The type 3 automatics have an offset transmission, 1 short and 1 long...
Forum: VolkSport Käfer Gruppe March 30th 2006, 23:28
Replies: 16
Views: 6,216
Posted By Mikey
I saw that too. Makes me really wish I was there....

I saw that too. Makes me really wish I was there. :laugh:
Forum: VolkSport Käfer Gruppe March 29th 2006, 17:48
Replies: 39
Views: 11,028
Posted By Mikey
I won't be able to attend tonight's meeting. I'll...

I won't be able to attend tonight's meeting. I'll be working, but I will be attending Friday night's meeting.

I hope to contribute what I can.
Forum: Suspension March 27th 2006, 18:20
Replies: 7
Views: 7,057
Posted By Mikey
If you go that route, then just go though blind...

If you go that route, then just go though blind chicken racing. They're the supplier for ac.net. Also they're a little cheaper. They might take a little longer than ac.net because ac.net has them in...
Forum: VolkSport Käfer Gruppe March 26th 2006, 16:52
Replies: 39
Views: 11,028
Posted By Mikey
I'm for getting the club on track. I'm more than...

I'm for getting the club on track. I'm more than ready to re-up my dues. I don't make many shows and even less meetings. Bettween school and work I have little time during the week.

As far as the...
Forum: VolkSport Käfer Gruppe March 22nd 2006, 02:03
Replies: 200
Views: 238,498
Posted By Mikey
Thanks for the feedback. As far as I know,...

Thanks for the feedback.

As far as I know, I asked a friend in my welding class today. I can't weld the two because they're disimilar metals. I can brase them, but he said you can brase about any...
Forum: VolkSport Käfer Gruppe March 21st 2006, 00:29
Replies: 200
Views: 238,498
Posted By Mikey
:laugh: Tim's been building vws for 25+ years....

:laugh: Tim's been building vws for 25+ years. We're in the process of rebuilding all those heads. I should take pictures of his shop sometime. There are parts and tools everywhere. For the most...
Forum: VolkSport Käfer Gruppe March 20th 2006, 23:31
Replies: 200
Views: 238,498
Posted By Mikey
Hmmm... is this what you had in mind? I made it...

Hmmm... is this what you had in mind? I made it in about 10 minutes. Very Rough also known as Ghetto. :rolleyes: The actual water lines will be a lot neater than this thing.

I think I can add...
Forum: VolkSport Käfer Gruppe March 20th 2006, 18:00
Replies: 200
Views: 238,498
Posted By Mikey
Thank you guys for the comments. :o Sorry to...

Thank you guys for the comments. :o Sorry to hear about your grandpa Dave. I saw the thread about the bus and your grandpa. I hope everything works out for you. I like getting a little encouagement...
Forum: VolkSport Käfer Gruppe March 20th 2006, 00:46
Replies: 200
Views: 238,498
Posted By Mikey
Hmm... did I scare people off with the long post?...

Hmm... did I scare people off with the long post? :laugh: I'm surprised that there's no comments.

Well, another weekend is coming to a close. I worked a few hours friday, a few Saturday and a...
Forum: For Sale March 15th 2006, 23:26
Replies: 2
Views: 3,269
Posted By Mikey
Sound good to me. :) Check out his...

Sound good to me. :)

Check out his feedback. He's a great guy, really on the up and up. :righton:
Forum: Boxer AutoGruppe March 14th 2006, 23:59
Replies: 21
Views: 11,275
Posted By Mikey
I wore my VKG shirt over to Rob's last december,...

I wore my VKG shirt over to Rob's last december, but it was too cold to take my jacket off. :laugh:

Also, I've heard that double axle trailers pull a lot better and easier than a single axle. If...
Forum: Brakes March 14th 2006, 17:38
Replies: 122
Views: 82,674
Posted By Mikey
Superb quality. :cool: Keep the updates...

Superb quality. :cool:

Keep the updates coming.
Forum: For Sale March 13th 2006, 17:45
Replies: 2
Views: 3,269
Posted By Mikey
Friend's Samba ads

Hey everyone, if you've seen my project lately, or if you havn't, please check it out. The guy's shop I'm building my Ghia at has a few ads on TheSamba.

Please check out the ads. He has more...
Forum: Engines March 13th 2006, 13:47
Replies: 221
Views: 139,667
Posted By Mikey
We have a plasma cutter too. :laugh: Great for...

We have a plasma cutter too. :laugh: Great for sheet metal. I've used it a bunch on my Ghia, really comes in handy.

I'm very lucky I have a place to work with the tools I have to use, and a...
Forum: Suspension March 12th 2006, 22:46
Replies: 4
Views: 6,751
Posted By Mikey
I looked at the Tech Article on the main page....

I looked at the Tech Article on the main page. The Porsche torsion bars range from 22mm to about 26mm(944s).

The Type 3 squarebacks are 22.5mm. It doesn't say anything about fastbacks or...
Forum: Engines March 12th 2006, 22:15
Replies: 221
Views: 139,667
Posted By Mikey
Your rear suspension and coolant lines look...

Your rear suspension and coolant lines look awesome. I just tackled my coolant lines this past weekend. I didn't see your thread before I did it. Too bad, I think it would have helped. Except the...
Forum: Suspension March 12th 2006, 03:00
Replies: 4
Views: 6,972
Posted By Mikey
www.aldaneagle.com ???

www.aldaneagle.com ???
Forum: Suspension March 12th 2006, 02:55
Replies: 4
Views: 6,972
Posted By Mikey
Where can I find info on Aldan shocks? ...

Where can I find info on Aldan shocks?

Thanks,
Forum: Suspension March 12th 2006, 02:20
Replies: 13
Views: 8,674
Posted By Mikey
Cool. Sounds like you've got a plan. I was...

Cool. Sounds like you've got a plan.

I was unsure about saying this too, since I havn't seen it said. But make sure you don't weld part of the rear suspension to the chassis, then use the rubber...
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