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Forum: Project Builds December 27th 2019, 03:51
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Posted By owdlvr
Yeah, you won't find the pedal set on the Vermont...

Yeah, you won't find the pedal set on the Vermont website. The set is made by Tibuc, http://tibuc.se/, but I'm honestly not sure if it's a production piece or if they were made specifically for the...
Forum: Project Builds December 25th 2019, 21:13
Replies: 64
Views: 84,630
Posted By owdlvr
Some say it isn't Christmas if you don't play...

Some say it isn't Christmas if you don't play with some toys...

Vermont Sportscar sent me a mounting kit, along with my master cylinders and balance bar. The mount kit includes some nifty aluminum...
Forum: Project Builds December 7th 2019, 01:46
Replies: 64
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Posted By owdlvr
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Started working on the seat options and driving position...
Forum: Project Builds November 25th 2019, 01:02
Replies: 64
Views: 84,630
Posted By owdlvr
Spent some time today digging around my storage...

Spent some time today digging around my storage shed, figured I must have a steering wheel adapter for an OMP wheel in there, and I know I have a heater core to some random projects. Found both,...
Forum: Project Builds November 23rd 2019, 23:22
Replies: 64
Views: 84,630
Posted By owdlvr
Whew! Almost a year, a British car project, 18...

Whew! Almost a year, a British car project, 18 driving events and I’m back in the garage for a little bit. Crazy how time disappears with work and the house. Reality has set in a little bit when it...
Forum: Project Builds December 22nd 2018, 22:18
Replies: 64
Views: 84,630
Posted By owdlvr
Thanks! I wish I could spend more time on it, but...

Thanks! I wish I could spend more time on it, but making money to pay for the project is a good idea as well :P

I moved to an island three years ago, and while its a very large island...I don't...
Forum: Project Builds December 15th 2018, 04:18
Replies: 64
Views: 84,630
Posted By owdlvr
I did say I'd be pretty busy with work, right?...

I did say I'd be pretty busy with work, right? Geesh. I'll admit, I've been avoiding the project for a while, as putting panels back into the car is basically a make or break it item on the shell of...
Forum: Project Builds July 19th 2018, 14:10
Replies: 64
Views: 84,630
Posted By owdlvr
Just in case anyone is wondering...the car hasn't...

Just in case anyone is wondering...the car hasn't fallen on me in the shop.

Rally Bug lost a valve seat, and I had to do a quick engine teardown to get the parts list before I headed off on some...
Forum: Project Builds June 25th 2018, 14:58
Replies: 64
Views: 84,630
Posted By owdlvr
Hahaha, well I gotta work on projects when I'm...

Hahaha, well I gotta work on projects when I'm home and not traveling for work. Once mid-summer hits, I won't get any time until winter.

Got a few hours in the shop yesterday, and managed to...
Forum: Project Builds June 24th 2018, 11:52
Replies: 64
Views: 84,630
Posted By owdlvr
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Amazingly, I found a parts car in my tiny town that I could cut...
Forum: Project Builds June 20th 2018, 16:30
Replies: 64
Views: 84,630
Posted By owdlvr
So I pulled the car out onto the driveway to...

So I pulled the car out onto the driveway to blast and grind any areas where I suspect there would be rust I need to deal with. At this stage I’ve only done the outside bits, and at times I’m quite...
Forum: Project Builds June 18th 2018, 18:13
Replies: 64
Views: 84,630
Posted By owdlvr
I've actually got a set of 944 Alloy arms, so I...

I've actually got a set of 944 Alloy arms, so I wouldn't need yours in trade. We can definitely work out something for my steel ones.
Forum: Project Builds June 17th 2018, 01:57
Replies: 64
Views: 84,630
Posted By owdlvr
Patience pays off... ...

Patience pays off...

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Forum: Project Builds June 12th 2018, 13:21
Replies: 64
Views: 84,630
Posted By owdlvr
Ugh...I jinxed it. "I need some more time. I...

Ugh...I jinxed it.

"I need some more time. I cannot replace it. (At least not easily)...I have owned many cars, but this one has had to have been the most difficult to part with or keep?"

Sigh.
Forum: Project Builds June 8th 2018, 15:19
Replies: 64
Views: 84,630
Posted By owdlvr
Alrighty…the is going to be long. (lol, when am I...

Alrighty…the is going to be long. (lol, when am I never not?!)

I’m hesitant to post this since the deal technically isn’t finished, and the seller could change their mind at anytime, but I’ve made...
Forum: Project Builds June 6th 2018, 02:17
Replies: 64
Views: 84,630
Posted By owdlvr
I'm just trying to generate some traffic here :P

I'm just trying to generate some traffic here :P
Forum: Project Builds June 5th 2018, 21:19
Replies: 64
Views: 84,630
Posted By owdlvr
Just trying to shift some funds around...going to...

Just trying to shift some funds around...going to be very poor this summer.
Forum: Project Builds June 3rd 2018, 20:35
Replies: 64
Views: 84,630
Posted By owdlvr
Uh...watch this space for the month of June. Big...

Uh...watch this space for the month of June. Big things might be happening...cross your fingers!

-Dave
Forum: Project Builds November 27th 2017, 20:01
Replies: 64
Views: 84,630
Posted By owdlvr
Someday I'll get to this project, I swear....

Someday I'll get to this project, I swear. Problem is, I bought a house. If you've done that, you know the car fund becomes zero :P

I have managed to acquire a '73 beetle to use as a test bed....
Forum: Project Builds July 20th 2015, 13:29
Replies: 64
Views: 84,630
Posted By owdlvr
Well, motor is out and tucked away in the shop...

Well, motor is out and tucked away in the shop for a future rebuild. And, after 4 evenings of work, the wiring harness is out too. WOW that sucked...even with a sawzall! Made sure to keep it all...
Forum: Project Builds July 15th 2015, 14:42
Replies: 64
Views: 84,630
Posted By owdlvr
So it's been a few months, the 1958 beetle is up...

So it's been a few months, the 1958 beetle is up and running (without a finished interior) and I've been enjoying it as my daily driver. Kinda nice to get in a car, turn the key and drive off without...
Forum: Project Builds January 26th 2015, 14:23
Replies: 64
Views: 84,630
Posted By owdlvr
Humble, I don't think I could have said it...

Humble, I don't think I could have said it better:

That pretty much nails exactly what my are. Now I just need to start budgeting some time and space for it. The Audi Coupe quattro project is...
Forum: Project Builds January 22nd 2015, 14:44
Replies: 64
Views: 84,630
Posted By owdlvr
Uh, clearly my budget constraints are smaller...

Uh, clearly my budget constraints are smaller then you're hoping.

Love those motors though.
Forum: Project Builds January 20th 2015, 15:27
Replies: 64
Views: 84,630
Posted By owdlvr
Yup...definitely going into research mode on the...

Yup...definitely going into research mode on the WBX!

In the meantime, I got a tiny bit distracted. Bought a 1958 Beetle, but don't worry. I sold my single cab so I'm not spending German Look...
Forum: Project Builds January 11th 2015, 22:30
Replies: 64
Views: 84,630
Posted By owdlvr
WBX eh? Hmmm, you know, I have never even...

WBX eh? Hmmm, you know, I have never even considered that. In fact, I know very little about the waterboxer. I think I'm going to need to do some searches on that one. I do like the idea of keeping...
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