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Forum: Project Builds May 16th 2017, 22:05
Replies: 172
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Posted By volkdent
Can't believe it was Jan of '16 since the post...

Can't believe it was Jan of '16 since the post about the Touring! It's STILL not complete, but will be going under the knife in the next couple of weeks. Bugster is still tucked away in the shop,...
Forum: Project Builds January 13th 2016, 02:10
Replies: 172
Views: 194,980
Posted By volkdent
Looks like a great starting point! I've...

Looks like a great starting point!

I've started a BMW M3 Touring project that is sucking up funds, but it's a very smooth swap, not nearly as much custom as the Bugster, and it will be my daily...
Forum: Project Builds September 16th 2015, 14:45
Replies: 172
Views: 194,980
Posted By volkdent
I had used Facebook as the picture host, and...

I had used Facebook as the picture host, and apparently they don't want to be a picture host, so while the pictures still exist in my Facebook account, the links are different so I'll need to go...
Forum: Project Builds January 27th 2015, 22:07
Replies: 172
Views: 194,980
Posted By volkdent
Nada, I've been tinkering with the UBRDUB, hope...

Nada, I've been tinkering with the UBRDUB, hope to have fixed a coolant leak, but really just treading water till I get the finals for permits on the new shop. It's very strange to go from working...
Forum: Project Builds July 6th 2014, 16:01
Replies: 172
Views: 194,980
Posted By volkdent
Dirt is still being moved on our hillside, should...

Dirt is still being moved on our hillside, should have a flat spot to build a 26'x40' shop next week. 0 progress on this project, of course things take more time than you expect to get rolling.
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Forum: Project Builds November 21st 2013, 02:40
Replies: 172
Views: 194,980
Posted By volkdent
Front and rear latches will be controlled by...

Front and rear latches will be controlled by stock solenoids. Deepest part of front latch aluminum will be embedded in fiberglass to bond it to inner hood surface.
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Forum: Project Builds November 21st 2013, 02:21
Replies: 172
Views: 194,980
Posted By volkdent
The details continue - gauge cluster now. ...

The details continue - gauge cluster now.

Cut the stock speedo ring and moved it over 1.5". It was really tricky because I couldn't put the cluster in level, didn't flow with the curves, and it...
Forum: Project Builds November 12th 2013, 13:53
Replies: 172
Views: 194,980
Posted By volkdent
I bought the online version. The interior is...

I bought the online version. The interior is amazing, but it's clearly a street car that won't see much track time, like the Bugster (www.bugster.at), and I really wonder what the thought process...
Forum: Project Builds November 7th 2013, 22:00
Replies: 172
Views: 194,980
Posted By volkdent
cOOL!!! How can I get UltraVW over here? ...

cOOL!!! How can I get UltraVW over here?

Jason
Forum: Project Builds November 6th 2013, 21:41
Replies: 172
Views: 194,980
Posted By volkdent
Little update: Got these aluminum mufflers,...

Little update:

Got these aluminum mufflers, yes, I said aluminum. Got a buddy that builds big HP cars and he swears by them, very, very light, no cracks yet for him. I'm doubtful, but they...
Forum: Project Builds October 21st 2013, 04:12
Replies: 172
Views: 194,980
Posted By volkdent
Slow, tedious progress, but progress...

Slow, tedious progress, but progress nevertheless.

Built the template for the side storage pods, the drivers side will house the rear relay block.
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Forum: Project Builds October 6th 2013, 01:15
Replies: 172
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Posted By volkdent
More body mods. Not too many things good about...

More body mods. Not too many things good about getting old, but a couple are patience and knowledge, so I scraped up as much of each as I could and this is what happened.
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Forum: Project Builds October 2nd 2013, 02:03
Replies: 172
Views: 194,980
Posted By volkdent
I can't see a difference, although apparently...

I can't see a difference, although apparently there is one. Keep in mind I have fiberglass fenders, so it's really easy to modify the opening too. I believe the difference is less than 3/4"' and I...
Forum: Project Builds October 1st 2013, 01:44
Replies: 172
Views: 194,980
Posted By volkdent
Devil is in the details. There was a fatigue...

Devil is in the details. There was a fatigue fracture through this area. Hope this makes it better and the decklid easier to seal against water.
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Forum: Project Builds October 1st 2013, 01:34
Replies: 172
Views: 194,980
Posted By volkdent
Starting to get fun. Installed the stock Boxster...

Starting to get fun. Installed the stock Boxster trunk latch.

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Forum: Project Builds September 25th 2013, 01:07
Replies: 172
Views: 194,980
Posted By volkdent
Big day, I finally came up with a structural...

Big day, I finally came up with a structural solution that is also elegant in its design. It ties the inner and outer Boxster chassis, the new frame rails, and the roll cage together, all while...
Forum: Project Builds September 17th 2013, 19:06
Replies: 172
Views: 194,980
Posted By volkdent
Small update, big progress. I finally got...

Small update, big progress.

I finally got the floor pan welded to the frame. It sounds simple enough, but the floor pan has a nice thick layer of German underbody sealer on it, and it all had to...
Forum: Project Builds September 9th 2013, 02:28
Replies: 172
Views: 194,980
Posted By volkdent
More coolant work. Had to "massage" the area...

More coolant work. Had to "massage" the area above the front lower control arm attachment point to allow space for the rad. Not pretty but necessary. Also welded a tunnel through two body layers...
Forum: Project Builds September 3rd 2013, 21:31
Replies: 172
Views: 194,980
Posted By volkdent
Back at it, just grinding through the details. ...

Back at it, just grinding through the details.

Fabbed up these steering column brackets, I now have a tilt AND telescoping steering wheel!!! This little bracket was a lot of work but now I can...
Forum: Project Builds August 29th 2013, 00:21
Replies: 172
Views: 194,980
Posted By volkdent
Honestly, though having it in this state ads a...

Honestly, though having it in this state ads a bunch of extra ease for finish work, I would seriously consider just building a tube chassis and mounting all the components onto it next time. I like...
Forum: Project Builds August 20th 2013, 01:48
Replies: 172
Views: 194,980
Posted By volkdent
Getting there, working on the A/C system and...

Getting there, working on the A/C system and getting the stuff under the hood to work out nicely...

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Forum: Project Builds July 31st 2013, 21:37
Replies: 172
Views: 194,980
Posted By volkdent
Picked this little guy up for the A/W intercooler...

Picked this little guy up for the A/W intercooler rad. It's a stock 996/986 center rad, about $170 so I thought that was reasonable. Has about 3/4" inlet/outlet. Unfortunately I don't have any...
Forum: Project Builds July 28th 2013, 03:48
Replies: 172
Views: 194,980
Posted By volkdent
Thanks guys, coming from you I feel honored! ...

Thanks guys, coming from you I feel honored!

Slowly but surely!

Clatter, it's not as big as you might think under the deck lid with the transaxle in there! Then the Boxster already has the...
Forum: Project Builds July 25th 2013, 13:00
Replies: 172
Views: 194,980
Posted By volkdent
Getting the radiator to fit has been a challenge....

Getting the radiator to fit has been a challenge. Working out airflow through the hood.

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Forum: Project Builds July 12th 2013, 15:16
Replies: 172
Views: 194,980
Posted By volkdent
This is the closest example of the color combo...

This is the closest example of the color combo I'll have when I'm done, except in satin not gloss:

http://www.vwvortex.com/artman2/uploads/1/beetlers2.jpg
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