AoT's White Wonder
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Glenn
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Re: AoT's White Wonder
Looks ain't everything.
Glenn
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
Re: AoT's White Wonder
That engine was parked on a lawn in Rhode Island for 8 years. But the good news is that it was driven to that lawn without a problem. The previous owner said she ran strong and that it was a paperwork issue that prevented him from getting it back on the road. Good luck with plan D.
Having a good time with my VW!!
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AoT
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Joe, thanks for the spark of optimism! I'm going to take it and run with that good thought!67SAMBA wrote:That engine was parked on a lawn in Rhode Island for 8 years. But the good news is that it was driven to that lawn without a problem. Good luck with plan D.
Keep working at it and it gets done!!
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Glenn
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They all "ran when parked".
Glenn
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
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ObnoxiousBlue
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At least somthing has spark! <3AoT wrote:Joe, thanks for the spark of optimism! ...
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AoT
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Found this as I was checking on a few things. It was on the inside of the passenger door frame. Looks like an inventory tag.
I googled "Antioch School District" and it is in sunny CA. Maybe that's why the body of the car has so little rust. Guess it just spent it's youth in California!! When it's all said and done, maybe I'll get to drive off into an endless sunset!!
I googled "Antioch School District" and it is in sunny CA. Maybe that's why the body of the car has so little rust. Guess it just spent it's youth in California!! When it's all said and done, maybe I'll get to drive off into an endless sunset!!
Keep working at it and it gets done!!
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ObnoxiousBlue
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THAT is really cool. Maybe the car started off as a security vehicle, or a drivers ed car or somthing... It would be interesting to call over and see...
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volksbugusa
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it really is nice to find odd stickers....very nice....Matt
Owner of the only known Empi Titelock Rack in the world.Not a Jim Dandy
Matt D'Azzo
Mastic,New York
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Matt D'Azzo
Mastic,New York
COME INTO MY GARAGE http://volksbugusa.shutterfly.com/
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Glenn
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I just checked out "Plan D".
It has a few issues but sometimes we just gotta move forward.
It has 125 - 125 - 80 -125 compression on a cold engine.
#3 has a timesert that came out with the spark plug.
There is a lot of endplay but i'll have to measure it and see how bad.
And the case is full of a oil/gas mix so it needs a fuel pump.
It has a few issues but sometimes we just gotta move forward.
It has 125 - 125 - 80 -125 compression on a cold engine.
#3 has a timesert that came out with the spark plug.
There is a lot of endplay but i'll have to measure it and see how bad.
And the case is full of a oil/gas mix so it needs a fuel pump.
Glenn
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
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Brown
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At least you seem to be making progress! What is the next step?
Do you want a fuel pump from one of my anchors?
Do you want a fuel pump from one of my anchors?
"THE BLEEDER"
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Glenn
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Sure...Brown wrote:Do you want a fuel pump from one of my anchors?
Get it to my house and strip it down to a long block. Fix the head, drain the oil/gas, replace the fuel pump and base, do a valve adjustment, cleanup the pulley and get it running.
Then reassemble after Audrey paint the tin, install the alternator and do a few other things.
I asked about the endplay on the Samba and it seems I should add some shims but still leave it loose. Depending on if I can't fix the head, I might want to pull one of the heads on one of your boat anchors.
My hope is that this engine will last a few thousand miles and we can find a better one. I'm hoping to keep the budget to a bare minimum and only to parts that can be reused on another engine.
Glenn
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
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AoT
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Glenn wrote:I just checked out "Plan D".
It has a few issues but sometimes we just gotta move forward.
Sounds like you've a a potential winner that has issues that need to be tweaked and tickled! But don't we all!
What's on my to do list?
Keep working at it and it gets done!!
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Glenn
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The To Do List involves getting the engine to my house.
Removing the sheetmetal, generator and intake.
Then try to adjust the endplay and deal with the #3 spark plug or possibly replace the head. Then get the engine running and recheck compression.
If it's a yes, then clean and paint the sheetmetal and reassemble.
Pick a date to install.
Removing the sheetmetal, generator and intake.
Then try to adjust the endplay and deal with the #3 spark plug or possibly replace the head. Then get the engine running and recheck compression.
If it's a yes, then clean and paint the sheetmetal and reassemble.
Pick a date to install.
Glenn
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
Re: AoT's White Wonder
lets test run the motor before install as well.
Glenn wrote:I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
MrBreeze wrote: This is the DVG board. The threads flow as they flow.
Deal with it.
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AoT
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I have to back to GA's house today or tomorrow. Should we throw it in the back of my truck to get it to you or wait until your road trips are over?Glenn wrote:The To Do List involves getting the engine to my house.
Keep working at it and it gets done!!
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Glenn
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Wait till my road trip is over.
Raj... i'm gonna test run it before I give AoT the tins to clean.
Raj... i'm gonna test run it before I give AoT the tins to clean.
Glenn
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
Re: AoT's White Wonder
Well the ball is in GRs' court now ! He is in posession of plan D . Wish Him luck with it !
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AoT
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I hope the "D" stands for delicious!! Time to make some noise...glenn a wrote:He is in posession of plan D . Wish Him luck with it !
Keep working at it and it gets done!!
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Glenn
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I hope this weekend to tear the engine down to a long block and early next week to see if I can fix that one bad cylinder. If not i'll need a head to replace it.
Glenn
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
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AoT
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I'll give you a call over the weekend and if you have some downtime, maybe I'll swing by to see what up!
Keep working at it and it gets done!!
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Glenn
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Anytime
Glenn
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
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AoT
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Did this happen yet? I am curious like a cat...Glenn wrote:I hope this weekend to tear the engine down to a long block.
Keep working at it and it gets done!!
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Glenn
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I started working on it and got the fan shroud and intake off. Some of the sheetmetal screws are rusted. Also there's holes in the heater boxes so they'll have to be replaced. The problem is the exhaust studs will probably snap and then there's problems.
I had to stop when I was told there was water leaking in my basement. It seems the waste pipe on my kitchen sink rotted through and I had to spend time finding a plumber. He here now and not able to get the rotted pipe out. This is going to be an adventure.
I had to stop when I was told there was water leaking in my basement. It seems the waste pipe on my kitchen sink rotted through and I had to spend time finding a plumber. He here now and not able to get the rotted pipe out. This is going to be an adventure.
Glenn
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.