AoT's White Wonder
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Glenn
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Re: AoT's White Wonder
Did you get any sleep?
Glenn
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"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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"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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gotboost79
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Re: AoT's White Wonder
congrats! What insurance company you going with? Grundy?AoT wrote:Tonight was the night. The white wonder made its maiden voyage under its own power. GA got the rear brakes on and we bled them out. GA slapped the wheels back on and I took her for a cruise around the block. Did you hear me? It was a hoot.Glenn wrote:So?????
Got a few things to tweak but it's ready to roll!! Next stop is the DMV!!
Thanks GA for giving up a meeting and going the extra effort.
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dont rule out hagerty eithergotboost79 wrote:congrats! What insurance company you going with? Grundy?AoT wrote:Tonight was the night. The white wonder made its maiden voyage under its own power. GA got the rear brakes on and we bled them out. GA slapped the wheels back on and I took her for a cruise around the block. Did you hear me? It was a hoot.Glenn wrote:So?????
Got a few things to tweak but it's ready to roll!! Next stop is the DMV!!
Thanks GA for giving up a meeting and going the extra effort.
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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Another subtle talent GA? With video taping and driving, at what point did you have a hand on the steering wheel?Glenn A wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pT3cnDTmvc
Keep working at it and it gets done!!
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that why he had his son with himAoT wrote:Another subtle talent GA? With video taping and driving, at what point did you have a hand on the steering wheel?Glenn A wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pT3cnDTmvc
' hey connor... can you steer for little while'
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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ObnoxiousBlue
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SAWEEEET congrats Aud, the car looks happy to be moving under its own power. Isnt the 'first drive' fun? I managed to drag my shiny new exaust on my driveway lol.
cant wait to see it come to a meeting!
cant wait to see it come to a meeting!
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AoT
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Well the vote's in. For those saying that the reverse lockout plate was "reversed" that is the correct answer.Glenn A wrote: AoT needs to pull that shifter out and turn the reverse lockout plate around. It was difficult to to shift as is.
The peek as the shifter came off.
New location and I can feel the difference already. Ramp is to the right. Will give it a test run tomorrow!
Gotta love these easy fixes!
Keep working at it and it gets done!!
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nice...
just be warned. Once you start seeing ' shade tree mechanic' fixes.... there may be more. Its nice to know you had the boys go over the brakes and engine
just be warned. Once you start seeing ' shade tree mechanic' fixes.... there may be more. Its nice to know you had the boys go over the brakes and engine
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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Easy tiger. I pulled a T handle shifter out of that car and tossed that shifter in. With no thought of ever driving it I guess I wasn't paying much attention to the lock out plate. HaaHa I'm laughing as I'm typing...I did the brakes too! good luck Audrey!Raj wrote:nice...
just be warned. Once you start seeing ' shade tree mechanic' fixes.... there may be more. Its nice to know you had the boys go over the brakes and engine
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Glenn A wrote:Easy tiger.Raj wrote:nice...
just be warned. Once you start seeing ' shade tree mechanic' fixes.... there may be more. Its nice to know you had the boys go over the brakes and engine
gotcha..... at least we know who did it and why. I have seen some crazy things with these cars, and done even stupider.
Just be careful aud!
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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Glenn
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Did you lube the ball when you were down there?
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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That's kind of personal, no??Glenn wrote:Did you lube the ball when you were down there?
"THE BLEEDER"
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Glenn
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Hey... just slather on some grease so it shifts like "butta".
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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HAHA. Well Ive become a little pro at shift rod bushings in Reise, so if you need a hand there Aud, drop a line. LOL
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AoT
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Sounds like I could have an interesting weekend!!Glenn wrote:Did you lube the ball when you were down there?
Keep working at it and it gets done!!
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Aot don't just zero in on one part of the assembly. The shaft and knob also like some attention. You will be much happier with the end result if You go over the whole package.
You may want to reach in down there and jiggle the rod around. To much side to side movement may indicate wear and tear.
You may want to reach in down there and jiggle the rod around. To much side to side movement may indicate wear and tear.
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Glenn A wrote:Aot don't just zero in on one part of the assembly. The shaft and knob also like some attention. You will be much happier with the end result if You go over the whole package.
You may want to reach in down there and jiggle the rod around. To much side to side movement may indicate wear and tear.
umm.... what are we talking about again here?
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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Glenn
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The shifter and the shift rod in the tunnel.Raj wrote:Glenn A wrote:Aot don't just zero in on one part of the assembly. The shaft and knob also like some attention. You will be much happier with the end result if You go over the whole package.
You may want to reach in down there and jiggle the rod around. To much side to side movement may indicate wear and tear.
umm.... what are we talking about again here?
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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Aud, if you want a hand with this job, Id love to be the one to help you out. Everyone else has done so much to get you going if you need to do the bushings Id love to do it with you. Its an easy job, but Im not as good as the Glenn's LOL
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AoT
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You puritan!!Glenn A wrote:Aot don't just zero in on one part of the assembly. The shaft and knob also like some attention. You will be much happier with the end result if You go over the whole package.
You may want to reach in down there and jiggle the rod around. To much side to side movement may indicate wear and tear.
Keep working at it and it gets done!!
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AoT
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Going to investigate this in the am and see what's going on below the lockout plate. I'll have to order the bushing and clip if they look worn. If you're in the area give a holler to stop by and see what I've got!ObnoxiousBlue wrote:Aud, if you want a hand with this job, Id love to be the one to help you out. Everyone else has done so much to get you going if you need to do the bushings Id love to do it with you. Its an easy job, but Im not as good as the Glenn's LOL
Keep working at it and it gets done!!
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Glenn
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The bushing felt good enough when was shifting gears. You might want to leave it for the Spring.
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
If You can't bet em join them.AoT wrote:You puritan!!Glenn A wrote:Aot don't just zero in on one part of the assembly. The shaft and knob also like some attention. You will be much happier with the end result if You go over the whole package.
You may want to reach in down there and jiggle the rod around. To much side to side movement may indicate wear and tear.
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AoT
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Re: AoT's White Wonder
Took off the shifter and lockout plate off today since I wanted to clean up and paint it. the bushng looked intact so we'll leave it alone for now. Took it for a few circles around the block and it is a big improvement from the other night. Working on the "butta"!Glenn wrote:The bushing felt good enough when was shifting gears. You might want to leave it for the Spring.
Keep working at it and it gets done!!
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Nice glad to hear it.