vwfreak62
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« Reply #150 on: April 15, 2011, 05:34:01 AM » |
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"it's perfect now".
I agree!
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« Reply #152 on: April 20, 2011, 02:00:22 PM » |
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Cool photo
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« Reply #153 on: April 20, 2011, 04:37:38 PM » |
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even one of the dollies in the back ground would be goos to have.
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mr. warehouse
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« Reply #154 on: November 14, 2011, 07:14:04 PM » |
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A long needed update.
After a lot of thought and weighing the pros/cons of money vs time I dropped this off with VW Paradise mid September for Kris to finish for me.
What seemed like "easy" work, was quickly turning into a lot of engineering and that was above my capability, and knowing the Kris had set-up a similar T1 engine in a Pre-A along with an attention to detail that I feel is on par with my own it was a good match.
With that being said, it sat for a month or so while he finish some other work, but once he started he's been burning through things at a pretty steady pace and communication has been awesome.
Brakes are done, trans dialed in, clutch working, oil cooler/fan mounted, oil filter mounted, *most* oil lines are run, fuel system in, linkage started.
Still to do:
Breather, re-route head drains, new exhaust (old one went to blast/coating and was full of holes), finish oil lines, finish linkage, install shroud (being wrapped now), mount/wire MSD, wire tach, tune / dyno.
Kris told me he'd do a couple burn-outs and smack a curb for me (on video) before handing over the keys.
I'm not sure if he reads this forum, someone told him, or he's just that much like me, but he's been promising me pics for a few weeks now, and I still don't have any....... karma I guess.
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« Reply #155 on: November 14, 2011, 07:18:18 PM » |
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Nice update. Guessing no trip to LA this weekend?
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mr. warehouse
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« Reply #156 on: November 14, 2011, 07:23:46 PM » |
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No, I was going to call you on that, but now you know.
Kris said he'll let me know a week before so I can plan.
Maybe for Pomona on the 4th?
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« Reply #157 on: November 14, 2011, 07:43:30 PM » |
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12/3-12/4 works. Sent me a note separately on the motor.
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« Reply #158 on: November 15, 2011, 03:59:00 AM » |
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First time I read through this thread... That is one beautiful car!
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mr. warehouse
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« Reply #159 on: November 15, 2011, 08:30:14 AM » |
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Thanks.
There's been a lot of ups and downs with it. Hold ups, bad luck, etc.
But I was determined to be DRIVING it again before the New Year so I had to call in for back up!
I dropped the bumper off for new paint yesterday. Maybe once it's driving I'll get that nasty gouge under the drivers door sorted.
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« Reply #160 on: November 15, 2011, 05:48:47 PM » |
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This thread prompted me to see if there are any for sale around me. Unfortunately, I don't have an extra 40k-50k Lying around. Oh well...
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« Reply #161 on: November 15, 2011, 05:59:40 PM » |
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This thread prompted me to see if there are any for sale around me. Unfortunately, I don't have an extra 40k-50k Lying around. Oh well...
Keep on the lookout. I paid $15k for my Rusty one as a basket case...  and got it looking somewhat cool with minimal $$ and effort  Believe it or not I actually paid less for this white one than I did for the rusty one. Deals are out there if you look. |
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« Reply #168 on: December 02, 2011, 10:38:10 AM » |
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It was just a few days ago that it clicked why you named it "curb appeal".  I believe it was coined Friday night after "the incident". We were at Nick's in Fullerton and there was some talk about what had happened the previous night. I replied, "It' has curb appeal now" and it stuck..... I'm 99.9 % sure I wasn't as nonchalant Thursday night. |
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« Reply #169 on: December 02, 2011, 02:39:34 PM » |
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You handled Thurs night well. I laughed at the Canadians asking me if it is a good idea to give him a hard time right now. I thought it was the perfect time.
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« Reply #170 on: December 02, 2011, 03:57:53 PM » |
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after a few more beers, it was all good!
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« Reply #171 on: December 23, 2011, 12:41:39 PM » |
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Color swatches arrived today. These two matched the carpet best.  Yes, I picked the worst light possible for the picture.  I'm going to check on getting the headliner NOT perforated though. |
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« Reply #173 on: January 18, 2012, 11:29:25 PM » |
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Any updates???
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« Reply #174 on: January 18, 2012, 11:39:23 PM » |
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Any updates???
Actually yes. I have two shops wanting to do the interior. One is a Porsche only place, the other is a West Coast VW shop (you figure it out) The VW guys say they can match or possibly beat the Porsche guys, but no solid numbers yet. As far as the engine / drive train. I'm at the mercy of Kris and his camera, but I have been told it's just about ready for them to take it to what ever interior shop I want for that work to be done. My goal is to pick it up OCTO weekend, get it home to finish up some small body damage issues (besides the fender) and have it ready for Kelley Park. |
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« Reply #175 on: January 19, 2012, 12:36:49 PM » |
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Lookin' forward to seeing it! Love this car.
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« Reply #178 on: January 20, 2012, 07:45:44 AM » |
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NO problem you can just come pick up my Audi we will call it an even trade.
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« Reply #179 on: January 23, 2012, 05:17:15 AM » |
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You planning to take it to the the Classic again Greg?? Be good to see it.....it is the reason why my bank balance is not looking so healthy these days!!
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