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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Oct 5, 2009 11:46:53 GMT -5
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Post by murphytj on Oct 5, 2009 12:50:44 GMT -5
Not a problem, although Weimer is cheaper and has more to offer. |
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Oct 5, 2009 13:24:03 GMT -5
Not a problem, although Weimer is cheaper and has more to offer. Sounds great. Go ahead and send over his info. I could always use a deal. |
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Post by murphytj on Oct 5, 2009 14:00:19 GMT -5
Not a problem, although Weimer is cheaper and has more to offer. Sounds great. Go ahead and send over his info. I could always use a deal. I sent you all the info earlier to your email address. |
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Oct 5, 2009 14:33:06 GMT -5
Could you resend it? I didn't receive it. Thanks!
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Post by murphytj on Oct 5, 2009 15:49:53 GMT -5
Could you resend it? I didn't receive it. Thanks! Not a problem. Here it is. Jim Weimer Rod Garage 948 W. Silver Beach Road Belgium, Wisconsin 53004 1-888-414-8787 info@jimweimerrodgarage.com jimweimerrodgarage.com I always speak to Bob.Also, in the catalog. for example the Long Chassis Tab, #08-0015 on page 16 shows 96 cents and 7.00 shipping. Bob siad that would be for a hole box, cost of shipping. |
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Post by darrinoddiebear on Oct 5, 2009 22:04:19 GMT -5
Hello
Are you going to install headliner back into car?
Darrin
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Oct 6, 2009 8:57:11 GMT -5
Could you resend it? I didn't receive it. Thanks! Not a problem. Here it is. Jim Weimer Rod Garage 948 W. Silver Beach Road Belgium, Wisconsin 53004 1-888-414-8787 info@jimweimerrodgarage.com jimweimerrodgarage.com I always speak to Bob.Also, in the catalog. for example the Long Chassis Tab, #08-0015 on page 16 shows 96 cents and 7.00 shipping. Bob siad that would be for a hole box, cost of shipping. Thanks, Tom. |
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Oct 6, 2009 9:06:04 GMT -5
Hello Are you going to install headliner back into car? Darrin I'm still debating whether or not I'll be putting one in. If I do it'll be a tight fit. As of now I'm thinking about just installing some sound deadening material in the center of the roof, not on the pillars, and then use some carbon fiber as a headliner. I'm not sure how to explain it exactly, but it would be a partial headliner. |
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Post by murphytj on Oct 6, 2009 9:11:00 GMT -5
Not a problem. Here it is. Jim Weimer Rod Garage 948 W. Silver Beach Road Belgium, Wisconsin 53004 1-888-414-8787 info@jimweimerrodgarage.com jimweimerrodgarage.com I always speak to Bob.Also, in the catalog. for example the Long Chassis Tab, #08-0015 on page 16 shows 96 cents and 7.00 shipping. Bob siad that would be for a hole box, cost of shipping. Thanks, Tom. Not a problem. They are very knowledgeable people. I plan on going up there in the next few weeks as I will be making a Chicago run. |
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Oct 13, 2009 12:15:05 GMT -5
Not a whole lot of progress was made this weekend, but some.  I got the tranny completely taken apart and then found that the direct clutch piston spring, in the valve body, was broken. Probably the reason why the tranny was taken out of the car. It is a 5 clutch, heavy duty, th350, so that's good. I decided just to go ahead and take the tranny to a professional shop because they could get it put together quicker, I don't have much "clean room" where I can assemble the tranny, and I get a 6 month warranty with the guys who did the work, that is if I can get it all going with six months time. Haha. They did a really nice job and they were very informative about the parts I had and what to look out for. Basically the kit I had was a stock rebuilder kit repacked. Which is ok for my purposes. I dropped off the tranny Sat morning and they had it ready Monday after work.  I installed the tranny crossmember.  The tranny is ready to go in. I'm thinking I'll put the motor, hook the tranny up, and then install it as a unit...? I could just have someone help me pull it through the door rather than remove the engine. Hmmm...dunno which was would be easiest. Either way it wont be as bad as installing it in a car with a firewall and floor. Also, I have a new radiator, fan, mounting hardware, etc. on their way. I bought a 22"w x 19"h aluminum radiator. I'm pretty sure I figured out a way to put my radiator up front. It'll be mounted low but wont be sticking out of the bottom of the body. Hopefully. The only way I see this working is I'll have to use a rack and pinion setup, which I'll have to buy. Any advice on which rack to use for the S10 frame? |
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Post by paulj on Oct 13, 2009 12:39:24 GMT -5
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Oct 13, 2009 13:07:13 GMT -5
The S10 kits I have found are around that same price range. I was eyeballing this one in hope I could make it work. All I need is a manual rack. www.speedwaymotors.com/Mustang-II-Power-and-Manual-Rack-and-Pinions,2112.html On a side note, I could move the steering box I have now 3" back and that would be enough room for the radiator. The only problem I see in doing this the arm of the steering box would need to be shortened as well. Going from, just guessing, 9" to 6". It has a pretty long arm. If I could make that work, that would be an option. I really want to put the radiator in front just to makes sure I don't have any cooling issues and for ease of setup. Hmmm...if there's a will there's a way. I'll have a better idea of what needs to be done once I get the radiator in. I used the one I have now to mock it up. It's the same width, 22", but it's 3" deep rather than 2.25". There's also still about an inch or so of sheet metal I can cut out of the front clip. It's the pink areas in this pic.  |
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Post by paulj on Oct 13, 2009 16:06:19 GMT -5
I have an old rusty Mustang Power rack if you want to use it to mock up something.
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Post by murphytj on Oct 14, 2009 6:30:12 GMT -5
Not a whole lot of progress was made this weekend, but some. I got the tranny completely taken apart and then found that the direct clutch piston spring, in the valve body, was broken. Probably the reason why the tranny was taken out of the car. It is a 5 clutch, heavy duty, th350, so that's good. I decided just to go ahead and take the tranny to a professional shop because they could get it put together quicker, I don't have much "clean room" where I can assemble the tranny, and I get a 6 month warranty with the guys who did the work, that is if I can get it all going with six months time. Haha. They did a really nice job and they were very informative about the parts I had and what to look out for. Basically the kit I had was a stock rebuilder kit repacked. Which is ok for my purposes. I dropped off the tranny Sat morning and they had it ready Monday after work. I installed the tranny crossmember. The tranny is ready to go in. I'm thinking I'll put the motor, hook the tranny up, and then install it as a unit...? I could just have someone help me pull it through the door rather than remove the engine. Hmmm...dunno which was would be easiest. Either way it wont be as bad as installing it in a car with a firewall and floor. Also, I have a new radiator, fan, mounting hardware, etc. on their way. I bought a 22"w x 19"h aluminum radiator. I'm pretty sure I figured out a way to put my radiator up front. It'll be mounted low but wont be sticking out of the bottom of the body. Hopefully. The only way I see this working is I'll have to use a rack and pinion setup, which I'll have to buy. Any advice on which rack to use for the S10 frame? Matt. Where did you get your radiator? |
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