glum today,not talked much abt the old girl since i picked her up in march as the beam is slightly different and i dont like to offend....[-x
the good side of things is that we have had to do no welding....at all!the bodywork is very patina but the floors and everything else was perfect
the wiring had to be updated up front and a bit at the back as it was beyond repair but after a few downdays and waiting for packages from farflung places all electrics now work
the brakes have all been updated to oval as split parts were just too expensive
other stuff has gone wrong and then the gloom begins...
1.all ready to fire up 25hp when we take off rocker covers and find that valves have not all reseated correctly so even though engine turns freely it needs a rebuild...:x
2.source an engine from fuzzyduck to get me going and although the carb leaked a bit we got the thing started and then we tried to get it to engage a gear...nothing,it will change into any gear but no drive.the wheels do not lock so obviously something is amiss inside box...
getting a box from fuzzy again 2mrw,i joked that i may as well take box when engine was collected so its sods law i suppose
so close to being finished,the mot was even booked for friday
gutted :cry:
on the good side of thng its so close to being done,is amazing and ive sourced lots of nos parts and accessories so it certainly the part
ive also kept every and i mean every single thing i removed from car down to crap old wires to knackered heater boxes as its part of the beast
si
Posted by: mrsherbie - 29 July 2010 12:20:57
[quote=69project]ive also kept every and i mean every single thing i removed from car down to crap old wires
si[/quote]
Yes I have hidden that same old used frayed rotten cloth wiring so he does'nt throw it out :lol:
Fitting an Oval gearbox and any later engine to use the car is hardly a crime when you have the 25hp and crashbox stashed anyway.
To be honest anything that gets it along the road is good enough! Throw correctness to the wind for a while, in this weather the smiles for miles are far more valuable!
My 50 loves its almost nos 34hp! and so do I! :d
Posted by: Ovaltine - 29 July 2010 15:54:29
[quote=mrsherbie]Yes I have hidden that same old used frayed rotten cloth wiring so he does'nt throw it out :lol:
Fitting an Oval gearbox and any later engine to use the car is hardly a crime when you have the 25hp and crashbox stashed anyway.
To be honest anything that gets it along the road is good enough! Throw correctness to the wind for a while, in this weather the smiles for miles are far more valuable!
My 50 loves its almost nos 34hp! and so do I! :d
[/quote]
Too right! What the hell, its a great looking car and if its at Lavenham who cares what's making it go:d
Posted by: 69project - 29 July 2010 21:52:17
thanks,was having a down day ydy
just removed gearbox from donor car and it serial starts with 666 which could be devilish!
hopefully get it fitted 2mrw
Posted by: 54 Gertie - 29 July 2010 22:36:46
As nice as a 'correct' engine is, I see no problem in running a later unit. Not like you chucked the OG one into the scrap metal bin and fitted a 1641 with chrome pulley covers.
Post up some photos, the patina on it was great. 8)
Posted by: 55Kab - 30 July 2010 08:14:57
[quote=Ovaltine]if its at Lavenham who cares what's making it go:d [/quote]
Bet you don't say that about a 55 Cabrio with a 2161 fitted! :lol:
Posted by: 55Kab - 30 July 2010 08:17:43
[quote=69project]not talked much abt the old girl since i picked her up in march as the beam is slightly different and i dont like to offend....[/quote]
Forget all that rubbish, there's been too much of it recently.
Just post up some pics and keep 'em coming. A 51 is a 51 irrespective of what beam is on it. :beer:
Posted by: Ovaltine - 30 July 2010 13:23:55
[quote=55Kab]Bet you don't say that about a 55 Cabrio with a 2161 fitted! :lol:
[/quote]
A 55 Cabrio is a jewel to behold whatever makes it run, be nice to see that at Lavenham as well as the splits :wink:
Posted by: 69project - 30 July 2010 22:11:37
pics next week then if allowed,its more vintage than restowagen...
good news today found that it was clutch that was the issue so it now moves!
mot on monday!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: 55Kab - 30 July 2010 23:25:00
[quote=Ovaltine]A 55 Cabrio is a jewel to behold whatever makes it run, be nice to see that at Lavenham as well as the splits :wink:
[/quote]
Not according to some numpties on the Samba BC thread :!: :roll:
Posted by: 55Kab - 30 July 2010 23:26:04
[quote=69project]pics next week then if allowed,its more vintage than restowagen...[/quote]
Of course it's allowed, post 'em up...
Posted by: Fuzzy - 30 July 2010 23:31:19
[quote=69project]
just removed gearbox from donor car and it serial starts with 666 which could be devilish!
hopefully get it fitted 2mrw
[/quote]
:twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
:lol:
Posted by: 69project - 03 August 2010 21:37:25
turns out that clutch plate was knackered!
i now have an mot!
few issues to sort including carb and a window lifter channel needed
hope to get used to brakes and gearbox n the next few weeks
Posted by: GKL 7 - 03 August 2010 23:33:08
C'mon Si [ATTACH]4747[/Attach]
Posted by: 69project - 04 August 2010 18:24:40
will add pics when i get home later
carb issue sorted,managed to locate a nos in the box solex 28pci today!it was only 5 mins from where the car is stored and i must say its one of the most nicest things ive sourced
was meant to bring it home today,then it rained...
Posted by: 69project - 04 August 2010 21:28:22
[IMG]https://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn13/simonhenty/SNV32332.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]https://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn13/simonhenty/SNV32337.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]https://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn13/simonhenty/SNV32338.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]https://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn13/simonhenty/SNV32341.jpg[/IMG]
i know its not strictly stock now but i do feel its kind of old school type of feel
Posted by: GKL 7 - 04 August 2010 22:06:13
Si,has the car ever been repainted or is the paint original,and is it just the one front wing that is non original and has it been welded and do you want to sell it:lol:
I like that.
Posted by: 69project - 05 August 2010 22:07:33
[quote='50 Karmann]Si,has the car ever been repainted or is the paint original,and is it just the one front wing that is non original and has it been welded and do you want to sell it:lol:
I like that. [/quote]
the paint is the original,no resprays here!
the front wing is the only non original part as it must have had a little dink at some stage
no welding here....ever!
just drove it home and the carb needs a little bit more tweaking as its popping a bit,the gears...unsure yet as they are hard work
sell it,only to serious people with lots of cash :shock:
Posted by: GKL 7 - 05 August 2010 22:20:08
Si,you need to free up some space in your inbox(pm)
Posted by: 69project - 05 August 2010 22:41:52
done now,lol!
its sitting an inch of so lower at the front now so the rear camber is now sorted
Posted by: 55Kab - 06 August 2010 07:59:38
[quote='50 Karmann]Si,has the car ever been repainted or is the paint original,and is it just the one front wing that is non original and has it been welded and do you want to sell it:lol:
I like that and it would be great with a big ass turbo motor slung out back. [/quote]
I saw where you were going so fixed your reply. :lol: :beer:
Posted by: 55Kab - 06 August 2010 08:04:14
[quote=69project][IMG]https://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn13/simonhenty/SNV32332.jpg[/IMG]
i do feel its kind of old school type of feel
[/quote]
Absolutely. Don't change a thing Si, it looks great like it is. A fantastic example of true, true patina and it just works with the wheels as they're something interesting out of the norm.
Posted by: oval56 - 06 August 2010 08:18:40
cool ride, keep it as it is (beside adjusment on the rear :lol: )
:beer:
Posted by: pre67vw - 06 August 2010 10:13:46
I like it, it looks pretty old-speed. Nice to see some different wheels for a change.
Posted by: 69project - 06 August 2010 11:52:28
it does now sit much better at the back now the front is down,i do love the rake it has
just need to get it running right as it sounds like im firing blanks as i drive at the moment
does anyone have any tips re the crash gearbox,im struggling!
the wheels came from steve gilbert,i like to be different....
if i cant get on with it then im considering an oval on vzi or that nice black one in auction 8)
Posted by: ianmac - 06 August 2010 13:58:28
[quote=69project]does anyone have any tips re the crash gearbox,im struggling!
[/quote]
I find watch the little red markers on the speedo and don't change up to early, you will soon get the 'knack' 8)
p.s car looks ace:wink:
Posted by: oval56 - 06 August 2010 14:02:46
[quote=69project]it does now sit much better at the back now the front is down,i do love the rake it has
just need to get it running right as it sounds like im firing blanks as i drive at the moment
does anyone have any tips re the crash gearbox,im struggling!
the wheels came from steve gilbert,i like to be different....
if i cant get on with it then im considering an oval on vzi or that nice black one in auction 8) [/quote]
driving a crashbox is much fun and needs time, the easyest way to start is if your speedo has the original red marks on it the shift marks...
shifting up, dubble clutch...(cold gearbox less time, warm gearbox more time) shifting down let go the speed down to the shuft mark, -> press clutch full trhottle (short), and shift down... you hear it if you go wrong :-) easy is from 4 down to 3, 3 down to 2 is the kings class also 2 -1 (never in normal use)
engine original or other engine installed
i would never convert it to a later gearbox....
Posted by: 69project - 06 August 2010 19:01:11
thanks for the advice,will try again at the weekend!
Posted by: 55Kab - 06 August 2010 20:17:24
[quote=69project]does anyone have any tips re the crash gearbox,im struggling[/quote]
Junk it and got go for Berg5... :lol:
:oops: ok, I'll get me coat.....
Posted by: 69project - 06 August 2010 20:52:23
[quote=55Kab]Junk it and got go for Berg5... :lol:
:oops: ok, I'll get me coat.....
[/quote]
anymore of that and they will ban you :wink:
Posted by: mrsherbie - 07 August 2010 13:46:16
[quote=oval56]driving a crashbox is much fun and needs time
i would never convert it to a later gearbox....[/quote]
I agree, the crashbox makes every successful smooth gearchange an exciting self rewarding personal victory, that is pointed out to any and all passengers in my car at the time :lol: Thats fun in itself! ( well for me, maybe not so the passengers :lol: )
My 50 gearbox works great with my 34hp. But I think my gearbox is in great og shape, maybe if it was very worn it would probably not be so much fun, but I have not driven a bad one yet to know.
Posted by: GKL 7 - 09 August 2010 20:09:05
On the samba,so that must be in dollars,i'll take it.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1006674
Posted by: Rhodrich - 09 August 2010 20:55:30
[quote='50 Karmann]On the samba,so that must be in dollars,i'll take it.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1006674 [/quote]
In what sense is it a 'survivor' though? Looks to me that it's fallen prey to the lowering and Carlos Fandango wheel curse, so hasn't survived in stock form......
Posted by: 69project - 09 August 2010 21:14:43
u guys miss nothing!
survivor....means its survived this long,no repro parts here :wink:
if you bought it i could fit the original wheels back on for you....at least they are not fuchs!
i dont really want to sell as ive enjoyed using it out in the sun today but somebody wants to move and also something a bit more useable
Posted by: Ovaltine - 14 August 2010 12:28:12
[quote=Rhodrich]In what sense is it a 'survivor' though? Looks to me that it's fallen prey to the lowering and Carlos Fandango wheel curse, so hasn't survived in stock form......
[/quote]
Agree, it's a dent in the car's history - that it has been messed with and no longer a true untouched 'survivor' - sorry :!:
Posted by: 69project - 14 August 2010 14:27:53
[quote=Ovaltine]Agree, it's a dent in the car's history - that it has been messed with and no longer a true untouched 'survivor' - sorry :!: [/quote]
so hurtful...lol!
