project hotrod
05-19-2009, 01:05 PM
For a few years I've had a craving to get a pre 65 aircooled VW. A few months ago I stumbled across one locally that I couldn't pass up. It was built about 10 years 2000 miles ago and appears have around 16k original miles on the body. Considering it has the original pans, and battery tray which are VERY solid I believe it. :)
Here it is the day I purchased it.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/05/b2-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/05/b41-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/05/b5-1.jpg
The run down on the car.
Basic "Cal look" Beetle.
2118 cc stroker
Dual 44 IDF weber carbs
Aftermarket heads
Old school real Centerline wheels
With a wheelie bar and a slick the car dips close to the mid 12's as it sits. :)
As it sat in the pics I hated the exhaust, and didn't agree with all the polished stuff on the engine, including the fan shroud so I planned some changes.
As it sits today.
I pulled the motor
Resealed everything
Replaced the header and exhaust
Normal tune up stuff
Replaced all the cooling tin with more efficient pieces
Removed most of the polished junk
Replaced the clutch with a Kennedy 1700 lb unit
Went through the brakes
And now I am driving it. :)
I still have a few things to do like replacing the oil cooler and moving it under the vehicle so I can put the deck lid back on the right way. Budget didn't allow the oil cooler yet but I should be able to replace it within the next month.
This is how it sits as of today.
By next summer I plan.
Disc brake conversion
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/05/554275-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/05/554276-1.jpg
I think the engine looks much better and should run cooler... So far it seems ok but I still need a cylinder temp gauge. Drove it to work last Friday with no problems but I do have to do a little tweaking. For some odd reason I get one pop out of the exhaust within 5 seconds after turning it off... It's odd, I've never had an engine do that before.
It sounds MUCH better too. :)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/05/554277-1.jpg
By next summer I plan.
Disc brake conversion
Changing the interior back to original and red in color. I don't care for the seats at all.
Installing blade style bumpers.
Changing the wheels. I'm not a fan of the rears sticking out like they do.
I guess that's it for now. :)
Here it is the day I purchased it.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/05/b2-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/05/b41-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/05/b5-1.jpg
The run down on the car.
Basic "Cal look" Beetle.
2118 cc stroker
Dual 44 IDF weber carbs
Aftermarket heads
Old school real Centerline wheels
With a wheelie bar and a slick the car dips close to the mid 12's as it sits. :)
As it sat in the pics I hated the exhaust, and didn't agree with all the polished stuff on the engine, including the fan shroud so I planned some changes.
As it sits today.
I pulled the motor
Resealed everything
Replaced the header and exhaust
Normal tune up stuff
Replaced all the cooling tin with more efficient pieces
Removed most of the polished junk
Replaced the clutch with a Kennedy 1700 lb unit
Went through the brakes
And now I am driving it. :)
I still have a few things to do like replacing the oil cooler and moving it under the vehicle so I can put the deck lid back on the right way. Budget didn't allow the oil cooler yet but I should be able to replace it within the next month.
This is how it sits as of today.
By next summer I plan.
Disc brake conversion
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/05/554275-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/05/554276-1.jpg
I think the engine looks much better and should run cooler... So far it seems ok but I still need a cylinder temp gauge. Drove it to work last Friday with no problems but I do have to do a little tweaking. For some odd reason I get one pop out of the exhaust within 5 seconds after turning it off... It's odd, I've never had an engine do that before.
It sounds MUCH better too. :)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/05/554277-1.jpg
By next summer I plan.
Disc brake conversion
Changing the interior back to original and red in color. I don't care for the seats at all.
Installing blade style bumpers.
Changing the wheels. I'm not a fan of the rears sticking out like they do.
I guess that's it for now. :)