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Forum: Project Builds February 22nd 2024, 04:27
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Forum: Project Builds February 12th 2024, 04:12
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Forum: Project Builds January 11th 2024, 15:35
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Posted By owdlvr
I mean, I won't lie. Outside of the Rush to Gold...

I mean, I won't lie. Outside of the Rush to Gold Bridge, which mixes gravel and tarmac each year, I don't think the Rally Bug is going to see much "rally" after this rebuild. It's basically a tarmac...
Forum: Project Builds December 20th 2023, 15:05
Replies: 620
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Posted By owdlvr
Haven't been out in the shop to finalize the...

Haven't been out in the shop to finalize the transmission setup, time of year and all. But I did hit a major milestone yesterday!

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Forum: Project Builds December 18th 2023, 15:59
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Posted By owdlvr
Let the case modifications begin! The Subarugears...

Let the case modifications begin! The Subarugears written directions are pretty poor, but his Youtube video on the modifications is quite complete. I'm a read/manual kinda guy, so I find it...
Forum: Project Builds December 12th 2023, 17:44
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Posted By owdlvr
Time for an update! I was off traveling for a...

Time for an update! I was off traveling for a friend's wedding, and the shop is getting way too full with multiple beetles exploded...but here we are.

The welding on the body shell is now...
Forum: Project Builds November 28th 2023, 22:37
Replies: 620
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Posted By owdlvr
Excellent! Currently trying to find good...

Excellent!

Currently trying to find good photos of a radiator setup that I can acquire the bits for in North America…
Forum: Project Builds November 22nd 2023, 13:17
Replies: 620
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Posted By owdlvr
I need to study your thread and cooling system...

I need to study your thread and cooling system install for sure. May need to hit you up with specific questions/photo requests.
Forum: Project Builds November 20th 2023, 15:16
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Posted By owdlvr
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Forum: Project Builds November 12th 2023, 15:03
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Posted By owdlvr
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Wasting no time...

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Forum: Project Builds November 11th 2023, 15:09
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Posted By owdlvr
I don't have a settlement yet, but I did get...

I don't have a settlement yet, but I did get permission to start tearing it down for the repairs...

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Forum: Project Builds November 9th 2023, 18:24
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Posted By owdlvr
This is excellent advice. I think I also need to...

This is excellent advice. I think I also need to keep it a little true to the original ethos of "replica" with modern materials. It seems a little sacrilegious to eliminate the front struts the...
Forum: Project Builds November 8th 2023, 22:54
Replies: 620
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Posted By owdlvr
Insurance is going to cover it. That part I don't...

Insurance is going to cover it. That part I don't have to worry about.

I'm hemming and hawing on the idea of upgrades, since I'm going to have to strip the body and pull it from the pan. There...
Forum: Project Builds November 8th 2023, 03:10
Replies: 620
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Posted By owdlvr
Sooo...that update. I was out testing the...

Sooo...that update.

I was out testing the Rally Computer install and the other updates to make sure the car was good for events next year. Took it to a buddies barn, hung out for a while, and...
Forum: Project Builds November 5th 2023, 13:48
Replies: 620
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Posted By owdlvr
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This is how normal people wash their cars...right?

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Forum: Project Builds October 24th 2023, 14:41
Replies: 620
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Posted By owdlvr
Thanks! When I first drove the car out and looked...

Thanks! When I first drove the car out and looked at them, I actually hated it. It's taken a few weeks, but they've fully grown on me. Love it now.
Forum: Project Builds October 24th 2023, 14:40
Replies: 620
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Posted By owdlvr
The list of items to tackle is vast, but when you...

The list of items to tackle is vast, but when you read through it not exactly difficult. Swapping out a new fuel cap, for instance, super easy.
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Forum: Project Builds October 23rd 2023, 03:03
Replies: 620
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Forum: Project Builds July 31st 2023, 16:27
Replies: 620
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Posted By owdlvr
In lowering the car, we've discovered a unit...

In lowering the car, we've discovered a unit problem due to my custom rear end. It was only ever built to be 1/2" lower than stock, to 2" higher than stock. In it's new lowered position, I have...
Forum: Project Builds July 16th 2023, 13:58
Replies: 620
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Posted By owdlvr
Finally got the rear ride-height to be where I...

Finally got the rear ride-height to be where I want it:
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Which creates a whole 'nother world of problems. When I did the coil-over...
Forum: Project Builds July 11th 2023, 02:31
Replies: 620
Views: 329,333
Posted By owdlvr
On the way down to the Volksfest show, I noticed...

On the way down to the Volksfest show, I noticed the tach needle would occasionally jump, like an electrical issue or spike. The Rally Bug has always run pertronix inside a 009 that has a roughly...
Forum: Project Builds July 7th 2023, 02:57
Replies: 620
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Posted By owdlvr
Going to test your latest modifications? Better...

Going to test your latest modifications? Better put on the best T-shirt you have! The 2023 Classic Car Adventures t-shirt features my German Look Beetle...
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Forum: Project Builds July 6th 2023, 14:41
Replies: 620
Views: 329,333
Posted By owdlvr
You ever hit one of those moments where you...

You ever hit one of those moments where you discover you're an idiot?

Back when I swapped out the rear calipers from single piston sliders to dual piston (same as the front) I started to battle a...
Forum: Project Builds July 3rd 2023, 20:25
Replies: 620
Views: 329,333
Posted By owdlvr
Hmmm...not sure what happened between 2018 and...

Hmmm...not sure what happened between 2018 and today, probably a fair bit, but we'll toss up some new updates to this thread as of this week.
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Forum: Project Builds September 7th 2018, 14:09
Replies: 620
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Posted By owdlvr
My issue with a proper header is the look. One of...

My issue with a proper header is the look. One of the key parts of this build, for me at least, is the fact that externally it is a pretty good visual replica of the factory rally cars. I mean,...
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