CMD
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Post by CMD on Jan 20, 2009 0:01:39 GMT -5
QUOTE: V8 Super Beetle,
Hey CMD,
There is a thread on this forum that is nothing but V8 bug pictures. I even took some of the pictures from other sites and added them to the thread. Here's the thread. "V8 Bug Pics".
Thanks!
I just read the entire thread.
There are many more around the country; you'd be surprised.
How is your project coming?
CMD
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Jan 20, 2009 15:01:32 GMT -5
QUOTE: V8 Super Beetle, Hey CMD, There is a thread on this forum that is nothing but V8 bug pictures. I even took some of the pictures from other sites and added them to the thread. Here's the thread. "V8 Bug Pics". Thanks!
I just read the entire thread.
There are many more around the country; you'd be surprised.
How is your project coming?
CMD I agree! I actually was contacted by a guy whom has been watching my thread. He built a V8 bug out of a 71 super, and used a corvette chassis / parts. Nice build. I'll see what I can do about posting them in the V8 bug thread (he attached them). The bug is coming along nicely, thanks for asking. I'm about to take the body back off and finish up, paint, and rebuild the frame. I just have to get a few buddies over to help out. I'm about to order a bolt in kit conversion for a 8 point roll bar / cage, so I need to weld that in. That way I can remove the body as one whole unit with the 8 point roll bar and all. Should come in handy when it comes time to paint. Similar to how your oval is done, but with the added roll bar. Once I get that done I'm going to finally put my motor together, rebuild the th350, and get the whole drive train in so I can fabricate the firewall, floor, and do some sheetmetal work to clean up the look of the engine compartment. Afterwards comes the 8 point roll bar. Still lots to do. |
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Feb 2, 2009 17:01:17 GMT -5
Finally, some updates... A few buddies came over this weekend and we took the body back off the frame. This time she's sitting on 4 blocks at each corner instead of two, LOL! ;D   At this point I'm welding up tack welds, would've completely welded some parts but they were too close to the headline, I added a couple fish plates to reinforce the shackles I welded in, and I'm welding up the top of the body mounts.       Next, I'll weld some caps onto the front of the frame, and weld in the "bolt-in" 6 point roll bar plates I bought. I'm doing this so I can remove the body (plates welded to frame, the cage will be inside the flooring once built and I'll be able to bolt it all up) later down the road if needed. Should make for installing the engine easier. Then the frame is coming apart, I'll weld up the bottom of the frame (suck at overhead welding with the stick welder), small parts will be sandblasted, the frame will be power washed, and then I'll paint it and start rebuilding it with new bushings / ball joints. Once all that's done I can do the fun part. Motor, tranny and install! |
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Feb 7, 2009 21:53:34 GMT -5
Got some work done today... My 6 pt. roll bar bolt in conversion kit came in this past week. I mocked them up on the frame, took them to work, and then had them drilled for the bolts.  I then cleaned up the metal where the plates would be welded with a 40 grit disk.     Then welded in the plates.       Then I capped the front frame ends with some left over 1/8 metal I had laying around. I still need to go back and grind the welds smooth so it'll look nice once painted.   Next, after I grind the cap welds, I'm going to take the frame apart, sand blast the small parts at work, power wash the frame, adjust the rear ends location some so the shacks wont hit my fenders, and then it gets new paint (MasterSeries), and reassembled with the new bushings, balls joints, lowering spindles and blocks. Then I can work on getting the engine together and rebuilding the tranny. Still lots to do til I get to that point. That's all until next weekend. |
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Feb 12, 2009 11:01:25 GMT -5
Yesterday I ordered the rest of the parts I need from Summit to put my 355 sbc together with the money I got back from my tax turn. Fuel pump, high volume water pump, oil pump, gaskets, thermostat, comp cam timing chain, flex plate, aluminum crank pulley, harmonic balancer, etc. Basically everything to finish off the engine. The only thing that will be used is the oil pump drive shaft, the fuel pump push rod, the block and internals (pistons, crank, rods). I'm going to freshen up the bottom end with some new bearings and piston rings. So a good clean up and a light hone is in line, soon. Yesterday I also got a good deal on some used wheels for the V8 bug. They're C5 corvette wheels, 17"x 9.5" up front and 18"x 10.5" in the back. . The 88' vette wheels just didn't have the look I want for my car, but they're fine for mocking stuff up for now until I can buy new tires. Got them for $150 and they're in really great condition. Just the normal small scratches on the edge of rim lip  Also, on Tuesday I finished off the passenger side body mount that bolts to the heater channel. All it was needing was a piece of angle iron to reinforce it. Cut a 3" piece of angle iron, cleaned it with the 40 grit disk as well as the chassis, and welded it in. Strong and ready to go...    I can't wait to get the chassis finished so I can put the engine together! |
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CMD
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Post by CMD on Feb 12, 2009 23:33:27 GMT -5
Yesterday I also got a good deal on some used wheels for the V8 bug. They're C5 corvette wheels, 17"x 9.5" up front and 18"x 10.5" in the back. . The 88' vette wheels just didn't have the look I want for my car, but they're fine for mocking stuff up for now until I can buy new tires. Got them for $150 and they're in really great condition. Just the normal small scratches on the edge of rim lip
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Feb 13, 2009 11:26:50 GMT -5
Here we go. I did a version with the wheels the metallic grey as they are now and a version with them painted black. They're supposed to look glossy black but I had a little trouble getting them to look glossy, but you get the idea. I like the wheels black better, but with them silver they'll probably look larger than they really are.   |
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Feb 13, 2009 11:42:47 GMT -5
Might even through in the red stripe for the extra racy look.  |
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Post by darrinoddiebear on Feb 14, 2009 0:05:06 GMT -5
I am new to site about 3 monthes just really started chatting,I think I saw your user name next to a brandywine colored bug,I was curiuos about it ,if it is yours could you tell me how many coats of each and paint codes because I really like the color.I tryed painting a harley once in brandywine color but it didnt turn out quiet the same.and thanks for response on my thread
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Post by CMD on Feb 14, 2009 7:33:54 GMT -5
Might even through in the red stripe for the extra racy look. [/quote] I like the gray finish, but it's a little bright with your color combination. The black with Redlines is my favorite. Can you still buy them? The black on black is too dark. I'm also not crazy about the red calipers showing through the wheel; it's distracting. My tastes are pretty conservative. My opinion; your's may vary!
CMD
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Feb 16, 2009 11:22:38 GMT -5
My parts came in from summit. ;D For Valentines' day my fiancé got me a DVD from box wrench on basic engine rebuilding which is excellent, and a Ron Sessions book on rebuild a TH 350.  I made good progress this weekend. I drilled holes to bolt down my gas tank.   I ground the front frame caps to clean the appearance up.  I widened the side body mount holes some to give me a little room to shift the body some and I starting disassembling my chassis so I can finish the welds underneth and get it all painted and rebuilt.   That's about as far as I could get without a ball joint separator, which I'll need to borrow, to remove the spindles. |
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Post by 454bug on Feb 16, 2009 21:26:54 GMT -5
Hey Matt,
I really like those wheels for your bug! I actually have two of those EXACT wheels that I bought earlier before I knew how large of wheels I could put on the front of my car. They are already powdercoated glossy black. They are 18" x 9-1/2" with brand new radials on them. You are welcome to borrow them and bolt them up and see if you like them black BEFORE you make a change with your wheels to make sure that's what you would like to do PRIOR to actually doing it and then deciding you would rather of left them silver...
Let me know if you would like to borrow them and I could bring them to Houston with me on my next trip... I am actually coming to work in Houston for a couple days next week...
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Post by hellraiser on Feb 17, 2009 0:34:36 GMT -5
wow its realy looking good. mine is gettin there, a lil slower now im on my own lol
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Feb 17, 2009 9:59:51 GMT -5
Hey Matt, I really like those wheels for your bug! I actually have two of those EXACT wheels that I bought earlier before I knew how large of wheels I could put on the front of my car. They are already powdercoated glossy black. They are 18" x 9-1/2" with brand new radials on them. You are welcome to borrow them and bolt them up and see if you like them black BEFORE you make a change with your wheels to make sure that's what you would like to do PRIOR to actually doing it and then deciding you would rather of left them silver... Let me know if you would like to borrow them and I could bring them to Houston with me on my next trip... I am actually coming to work in Houston for a couple days next week... Hey Ray, that would be awesome and greatly appreciated! I remembering seeing those wheels and thought they looked really good. That would definitely help me make a decision and it'll also give me a chance to see if the rear wheels will tuck up in the fenders without any clearance issues. |
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Feb 17, 2009 10:02:52 GMT -5
wow its realy looking good. mine is gettin there, a lil slower now im on my own lol Thanks! It's getting there. I can't wait to get the frame work done so I can finish making a mess and clean the frame and the garage. There's so much mud on the front of the frame it's not even funny. Must have been someone's mudding truck before. How's you're coming along? Post some pics when you get a chance! |
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