Chevy powered VW Squareback

[V8VW]

Thanks for all of the replies and comments on my project. I do need some help though. Is there anyone out there that may have a diagram of a complete cooling system for the small block Chevy 350?ly know where the radiator hoses go but need help for heater hose connections to the engine. I know it sounds stupid, but I have to ask.

[Larry Callahan]

Love it! My dad had one of those and I always thought it could use a nice small block.

I still want to do a 60's bus with one.

[V8VW]

Love it! My dad had one of those and I always thought it could use a nice small block.

I still want to do a 60's bus with one.

I did a 63 panel Bus with a mid-engine 302 many many years ago. Was very squirrely

[454bug]

Hey Tom,

Welcome aboard! I've been following your project on the "v8bugs.com" site.

Keep up the GREAT work!

Unique projects are REALLY cool in my book!!

[V8VW]

Hey Tom,

Welcome aboard! I've been following your project on the "v8bugs.com" site.

Keep up the GREAT work!

Unique projects are REALLY cool in my book!!

Thanks Ray,

Just not enough action on V8bugs

[454bug]

Thanks Ray,

Just not enough action on V8bugs

We are a small group...

That's why I'm over here!!

[Paul_J]

Thanks Ray,

Just not enough action on V8bugs

That's where I had been following the build as well.

The heater hose set up is real simple on a small block. You have one hose that connects at the water pump. The other side connect to the intake manifold off to the side of the thermostat housing. It's been a while but the outlet at the water pump should be the 'Suction' side on a standard type water pump.

Here's a picture of the connection on the intake. Yours should be similar.

http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/ho.../photo_09.html

[V8VW]

That's where I had been following the build as well.

The heater hose set up is real simple on a small block. You have one hose that connects at the water pump. The other side connect to the intake manifold off to the side of the thermostat housing. It's been a while but the outlet at the water pump should be the 'Supply' side on a standard type water pump.

Thanks for the info. Maybe I will post some pics of my engine and you can advise on some connections for me.

[Paul_J]

I made a correction. The pump connection is the suction side of the system. It is right on top of a small block water pump. There may be a threaded plug where it goes.

[V8VW]

I made a correction. The pump connection is the suction side of the system. It is right on top of a small block water pump. There may be a threaded plug where it goes.

Paul. Just took some pictures. Can you help me on these?

[John Wright]

IIRC, the top heater hose is 3/4" and goes to the water pump and the bottom hose is 5/8" and goes to the intake.

[Paul_J]

Bottom Picture: threaded hole to the right of the thermostat housing is the supply line to the heater core. The other hole on the left can be used for the temp sensor. The threaded plug in the water pump in the same picture is the suction side or return side coming from the heater core. Remove that plug and connect heater hose there. I added some links to the fittings that typically connect your hoses or you can use the AN style fittings similar to your carb set up.


Hole at rear of manifold is for manifold vacuum. (where your finger is pointing) Plug it if you don't need it.


http://www.jegs.com/i/Mr.+Gasket/720/9743/10002/-1

http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/511110/10002/-1

[V8VW]

Everyone out there is a great help,thanks.

[CruizinKev]

welcome aboard! very cool project! keep up good work

[V8VW]

Well, after some health issues, I am back. Put a/c in my garage and it is nice and cool when working. Have been working on fabricating body mounts. have two made, with four to go. Also, have my new engine installed in the chassis with a new transmission cross member. I do have a question that I hope one or some of you can answer. I am planning on installing my a/c condenser, remotely, with a cooling fan. Viewpoints, opinions?

Good to be back.

[Scott Parkhurst]

It only has to be efficient enough to work. If there's sufficient airflow, it'll be fine.

[birdsandbowties]

man, that is so cool ! i had one of those when i was 16 , i bought it to drive while i was building the 455 4 speed for my 68 gto, that was back in 1986, mine had the roll back sunroof in it , sure was fun to cruise to chuck-a-burger in ,,,,,, yes i am from st louis originally , went to mcluer sr high

[V8VW]

Thanks for the quick info. Good 'ol Chuck-A-Burger. That are is really somewhat a war zone now. On my condenser, I recall when I was a VW mechanic, many,many years ago, we used to install a/c in all of the VW line. Many of the condensers were mounted flat, under the chassis frame horns with dual electric fans. Only problem there was the intake, actually a louvered piece of metal over the condensers, would pick up any kind od road debris.

Attached, are a couple of pics of my project. Just for fitment purposes, I made a wooden framework for where my seat (s) will be in front. This is going to be a two seater and I plan on making a sedan delivery out of it.

[Todd in Vancouver]

Very cool build and how the heck would they ever catch you to ask what the VW tow capacity is anyway. My engine builder has a BBC in a bug running on alcohol that is an 8.6 second quarter mile car and is still street legal. Where there is a will there's a way, and Killer VW's at a PT event would definitely turn some heads, including mine.

[V8VW]

Thanks. Being I am old, by number only ( I'll be 68 in December), I have slowed down just a bit, but really have been hitting it pretty steady the past few weeks. The a/c I put in my garage really makes the difference.