Das Volks Vintage Volkswagen Gruppe

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.

All my pics are to large. Ugh
BTW raj I had the tranny apart in 30 mins once the ice melted....thanks!

Sounds like a plan.

Why 1835?

And who's building the engine?

JohnnyJet wrote:All my pics are to large.

Use Photobucket or other free hosting site. Thy will resize automatically.

Joe aragona, just the size I wanted. No particular reason

This is the just out of the storage shed picture

Looks like a lot of potential.

On the trailer from middle island of all places. 1 owner all original 98000 mile car.

Seperated from the pan

Its a beauty. All the extras sound like fun. Good luck on the project.

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

JohnnyJet wrote:I can't figure out how to post pics from photobucket.

Move the mouse over the upper right corner of the thumbnail.
Select "Get Links"
Click on "IMG Codes"
Paste it into the reply on the forum.

that's it.

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.

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?

Looks like a keeper John, good luck, looking forward to seeing it. Stay well !

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.

ObnoxiousBlue wrote:Nice car John! Not sure I would've torn a nice one like that apart! Lol

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.

JJ, this car original paint? What color is it going if you decide to respray?

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.

pics or didnt happen.
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.

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.

Good to hear about your health! Good luck with your project! I'll be tuning in!!

GAB-FAB weber windows cut in today

That glob is the stock German seam sealer. Worth it's weight in gold so it stays...lol

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