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JacktheRiffer
JacktheRiffer Reader
3/7/15 12:32 p.m.

Got the fenders and engine cover thing clearcoated yesterday. Things are moving along now that it is warming up.  photo CAM00058_zpsd12lbxzi.jpg

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Had to get a picture of my girl helping out.  photo CAM00063_zpsnchwstmu.jpg

My grandpa also helped out. He did bodywork for years so he showed us the way to do it.

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bgkast
bgkast GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
3/8/15 12:22 a.m.

Clear=coated, No paint first? Going for the patina look?

JacktheRiffer
JacktheRiffer Reader
3/9/15 6:24 p.m.

Patina look is the goal. And its what is hot for older vw vehicles around here. Since im hoping for a quick sell i figured i would do what the market wants. Plus i like the look too.

JacktheRiffer
JacktheRiffer Reader
4/13/15 6:00 p.m.

Made some small progress while waiting on parts.

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Fitzauto
Fitzauto HalfDork
4/20/15 11:55 a.m.

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Finally got the pan put together. Wouldnt have been able to do it without my girl. Glad to be making some decent progress on this thing.

JacktheRiffer
JacktheRiffer Reader
6/5/15 3:57 p.m.

Finally started building the motor.

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And here is where it sits now:

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Problem is the camshaft and distributor shaft aren't lining up. Hoping we can fix it without tearing it all back down.

ValuePack
ValuePack SuperDork
6/6/15 8:44 a.m.
JacktheRiffer wrote:  photo CAM00391_zpsndsovajy.jpg

I don't meet a lot of ACVW people that don't carry that smile, makes me think I'm missing out.

Fitzauto
Fitzauto HalfDork
9/25/15 10:55 p.m.

Quick update: the stock 1200 is fubar so now building a 1776 with stinger pipe because baja bug.

Fitzauto
Fitzauto HalfDork
11/6/15 12:00 p.m.

Update: went cheap and decided on 1600cc. Anyone have a suggestion on a cheap but better than stock cam?

JThw8
JThw8 UltimaDork
11/6/15 2:47 p.m.

Nothing wrong with the stock cam. If you have a good running 1600 I'd be hesitant to tear it down to the point of needing cam replacement. And if you are in it that deep then going to 1776 like you originally planned isnt that much more effort or cost in the long run.

Fitzauto
Fitzauto HalfDork
11/6/15 9:23 p.m.

In reply to JThw8:

The 1600 we have is in pieces already. Bought brand new cylinders and pistons for it. Couldn't afford the machine work to go 1776.

ThatSubaruDude
ThatSubaruDude New Reader
11/8/15 7:13 p.m.

Where are you located? I have a 914 5-speed that would play very nicely with that beetle.

Fitzauto
Fitzauto HalfDork
11/9/15 12:04 p.m.

Located in norman oklahoma but I may be selling it soon.

VWguyBruce
VWguyBruce Dork
11/9/15 12:50 p.m.

Cool project. I've been looking for an ACVW to turn into a challenge car for the last couple years. Seems like the Dallas area is chock full of cars with no titles. Is that common up in your neck of the woods too?

I may be out of touch but holy crap TheSamba seems pricey these days!

Fitzauto
Fitzauto HalfDork
11/9/15 12:59 p.m.

In reply to VWguyBruce:

This one doesnt have a title either. Most are that way it seems.

And the samba prices are super high.

TeamEvil
TeamEvil Dork
11/9/15 5:22 p.m.

Loads of Air Cooled VWs on Craigslist, they usually have titles.

Fitzauto
Fitzauto HalfDork
11/10/15 1:01 p.m.

Decided to keep going with the project. In too deep to quit now.

Fitzauto
Fitzauto HalfDork
1/29/16 6:56 p.m.

Welp its been awhile since this thread has been updated but SWMBO has decided that we should build it into a cruiser for summer car shows and the like. Its odd for me not building a car to carve corners but its also relaxing.

Keep looking for updates in the future!

Fitzauto
Fitzauto Dork
8/26/16 9:37 a.m.

Its up for sale now. Need the money more than I need the cash.

Link to C-list: http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/5749812136.html

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