Ok here's the plan,
Pan off resto mod.
1835 cc motor
IRS trans converted to swing with super diff
Narrowed adjustable beam with disc brakes
That's the basic plan. I've made progress already, thanks to raj for the tranny core.
JJs 65 resto mod
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JohnnyJet
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Re: JJs 65 resto mod
All my pics are to large. Ugh
BTW raj I had the tranny apart in 30 mins once the ice melted....thanks!
BTW raj I had the tranny apart in 30 mins once the ice melted....thanks!
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Glenn
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Re: JJs 65 resto mod
Sounds like a plan.
Why 1835?
And who's building the engine?
Why 1835?
And who's building the engine?
Glenn
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Use Photobucket or other free hosting site. Thy will resize automatically.JohnnyJet wrote:All my pics are to large.
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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JohnnyJet
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Joe aragona, just the size I wanted. No particular reason
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JohnnyJet
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This is the just out of the storage shed picture
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Re: JJs 65 resto mod
Looks like a lot of potential.
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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JohnnyJet
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On the trailer from middle island of all places. 1 owner all original 98000 mile car.
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Re: JJs 65 resto mod
Its a beauty. All the extras sound like fun. Good luck on the project.
Keep working at it and it gets done!!
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JohnnyJet
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Thanks. It's a lot further along now but I can't figure out how to post pics from photobucket. I'm better with cars than computers. Lol
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Move the mouse over the upper right corner of the thumbnail.JohnnyJet wrote:I can't figure out how to post pics from photobucket.
Select "Get Links"
Click on "IMG Codes"
Paste it into the reply on the forum.
that's 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.
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When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
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JohnnyJet
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I'll be taking more pictures of where it's at today. But while I'm at it I want to explain why I'm doing this project.
In August I was diagnosed with intestinal cancer. In September I had surgery removing the cancer and 18 inches of my large intestine. On my bucket list was restore a VW from the ground up. I'm 48 and the bug has always been my favorite car since Herbie the love bug when I I was 4. It has been quite the distraction as I've gone without work for 5 months as I recover. I'm glad to report that as of now I am cancer free and hope it stays that way. I also hope to have the entire car done by the end of March.
In August I was diagnosed with intestinal cancer. In September I had surgery removing the cancer and 18 inches of my large intestine. On my bucket list was restore a VW from the ground up. I'm 48 and the bug has always been my favorite car since Herbie the love bug when I I was 4. It has been quite the distraction as I've gone without work for 5 months as I recover. I'm glad to report that as of now I am cancer free and hope it stays that way. I also hope to have the entire car done by the end of March.
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Nice car John! Not sure I would've torn a nice one like that apart! Lol
You can paste more than 1 pic into each post. I think it's set to allow upto 10.
Welcome!
Will we be seeing you at the meeting tomorrow night?
You can paste more than 1 pic into each post. I think it's set to allow upto 10.
Welcome!
Will we be seeing you at the meeting tomorrow night?
Re: JJs 65 resto mod
Looks like a keeper John, good luck, looking forward to seeing it. Stay well !
I'm not an air cooled snob , I like them all !
Brown wrote:Tom is right!
Re: JJs 65 resto mod
JohnnyJet wrote:All my pics are to large. Ugh
BTW raj I had the tranny apart in 30 mins once the ice melted....thanks!
Your welcome Sir! Glad someone local was able to put that core to good use. Keep in touch with other parts needs.
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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It is a very nice car. Love the OG look of it. Mike.... look at the channels. He's doing the right thing but yanking the body and welding it back up with solid metal. The avg joe would leave it as is, and let the rot continue until it crumbles to nothingness. Shit..... He may even want to not paint it, and roll it as is.ObnoxiousBlue wrote:Nice car John! Not sure I would've torn a nice one like that apart! Lol
JJ, this car original paint? What color is it going if you decide to respray?
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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pics or didnt happen.JohnnyJet wrote: In August I was diagnosed with intestinal cancer. In September I had surgery removing the cancer and 18 inches of my large intestine.
http://www.dasvolks.com/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=269
sorry..... making light of a very serious situation. We try to keep things light over here. Glad your ok. My mom is 2 times survivor, and still staying strong. Its scary stuff, I know. Lives too short for BS that others strive on. That's the genesis behind this club. Glad you found us and looking fwd to seeing the progress on this 65. More imp, glad your felling better.
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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Big_kid
Re: JJs 65 resto mod
Looks like you're off to a good start- keep at it!
Glad to read you're ahead of the cancer, digestive issues suck to say the least. I'm 47 & was diagnosed with Crohns in 2012. My hat is off to you for taking this on. It was all I could do to replace my turn signal switch when I wasn't feeling well- and I managed to break the self cancelling feature in the process.
Glad to read you're ahead of the cancer, digestive issues suck to say the least. I'm 47 & was diagnosed with Crohns in 2012. My hat is off to you for taking this on. It was all I could do to replace my turn signal switch when I wasn't feeling well- and I managed to break the self cancelling feature in the process.
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Matts70
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Good to hear about your health! Good luck with your project! I'll be tuning in!!
Matt
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JohnnyJet
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Re: JJs 65 resto mod
GAB-FAB weber windows cut in today
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JohnnyJet
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That glob is the stock German seam sealer. Worth it's weight in gold so it stays...lol
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JohnnyJet
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Final pictures will be posted of completed weber windows tomorrow. I had to paint the frames and let em dry. It's not a cheap product but I felt it was well worth it as to access my plugs and adjust the dual webers is impossible without them.
Thanks for all the kind words and funny posts. Oncology appointment tomorrow. Should be a hoot. Lol
