so i went for 1 flat and that was schetchy as well. but it went from 9 1/2 inches to 11 in the rear which makes it even with the front. stopped by the local locksmith and got 2 keys made he had the blanks in stockmy project 71
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elrockk
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Re: my project 71
got the passenger side done today total brain fart on how todo it. i tried lowering the rear control arm instead of jacking it up. tried to get 2 flats down on the torsion bar but all it did was lift the whole car till it rolled off the jack stands. 
so i went for 1 flat and that was schetchy as well. but it went from 9 1/2 inches to 11 in the rear which makes it even with the front. stopped by the local locksmith and got 2 keys made he had the blanks in stock
so i went for 1 flat and that was schetchy as well. but it went from 9 1/2 inches to 11 in the rear which makes it even with the front. stopped by the local locksmith and got 2 keys made he had the blanks in stock-
elrockk
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Re: my project 71
anyone have pics of where to mount a tach ? im thinking where the speaker goes but would rather not cut the dash
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elrockk
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Re: my project 71
got the drivers side done today 1 notch down 
before 
after . raising it up softend the suspension alot used to feel every bump in the road now not so much
before 
after . raising it up softend the suspension alot used to feel every bump in the road now not so much
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elrockk
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Re: my project 71
put the tach in today 
going into the speakers spot. made a template out of cardboard 
then copied it to some 20 gauge sheet metal 
and cleaned up the hole 
going into the speakers spot. made a template out of cardboard 
then copied it to some 20 gauge sheet metal 
and cleaned up the hole 
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elrockk
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Re: my project 71
got it all fitted 
then powder coated flat black 
cut out the croos piece while it was baking 
got it all in place and made a simple C clamp to hold it in place
and will wire it up tomorrow
then powder coated flat black 
cut out the croos piece while it was baking 
got it all in place and made a simple C clamp to hold it in place
and will wire it up tomorrow
Re: my project 71
sweet!
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Deal with it.
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elrockk
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Re: my project 71
well i spent all day today rolling 83.5lbs of coin. 
looks like a set of new wheels in my future.
looks like a set of new wheels in my future.-
Glenn
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Re: my project 71
You know you can take them to a bank that has a change counting machine....
When you take the rolls ,they're gonna open them up and put them in a machine to verify the amount anyway.
When you take the rolls ,they're gonna open them up and put them in a machine to verify the amount anyway.
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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elrockk
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Re: my project 71
they charge 10 percent for the change machine or if you put $100 bucks into an account its free. my bank accepts rolled coin for free so im saving the 10 percent charge. im thinking of getting the Empi 8 spoke wheels anyone ever use them or hear of problems with them?
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Glenn
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Re: my project 71
My Credit Union has a free machine for customers and they have rates higher than commercial banks on all accounts.
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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elrockk
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Re: my project 71
im thinking of doing the TD bank and putting a 100 into an account for the free service but there machines recently failed an field test and were ripping people off so im gonna do a little research
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Glenn
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Re: my project 71
Check out your local credit union... they will have better rates and deals.
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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B MAN
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- Vehicle Year: 1972
- Model: Karmann Ghia
- Location: Hempstead NY
Re: my project 71
NEFCU does it for free if you're a member
Better banking because they're not a bank
Glenn wrote:My Credit Union has a free machine for customers and they have rates higher than commercial banks on all accounts.
Better banking because they're not a bank
@bmannn_
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Big_kid
Re: my project 71
^^ What Bman said. I work on banking equipment (vaults/drive ups/etc).
Re: my project 71
I'm in a Credit Union but interest rates now are a joke, you're better off spending it before it depreciates. On vintage VW's of course !
I'm not an air cooled snob , I like them all !
Brown wrote:Tom is right!
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elrockk
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Re: my project 71
finally got around to making a shelf for the rear speakers 
and got it installed and wired up 
and got it installed and wired up 
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elrockk
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Re: my project 71
new wheels came in today 
on somedecent used 195/65r15s. seems to ride a bit softer
on somedecent used 195/65r15s. seems to ride a bit softerRe: my project 71
nice!
what do you have back there....S10/ sonoma?
I had 95 2wd 4.3L cpi ext cab. loved that truck.... First car I ever bought and prob ever will buy new
what do you have back there....S10/ sonoma?
I had 95 2wd 4.3L cpi ext cab. loved that truck.... First car I ever bought and prob ever will buy new
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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elrockk
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Re: my project 71
yes its an 03 Sonoma ZR2 and its also my first and probably last new vehicle.Happy Birthday Raj