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ok this is my on going project its a 1956 rhd vw beetle.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/100_0313.jpg
engine and gearbox out
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/100_0317.jpg
front end out
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/100_0326.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/100_0325.jpg
and stripped to the metal
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/100_0393.jpg
then time for some shopping :whistle:
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/100_0332.jpg
front beam narrowed 2inch and then stripped
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/100_0391.jpg
then all redone new king and link pins and dropped spindles
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/100_0413.jpg
then put on the car and added an anti roll bar
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/100_0422.jpg
cool , have you seen that olive green one on porsche rims from the states, theres a big thread somewhere, think it was posted on here.
then cb performance disk brake kit its nice to get rid of drums from the front
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/100_0434.jpg
then kyb shocks and braided hoses and new tie rods
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/100_0435.jpg
then wheels on the front
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/100_0436.jpg
now time for the back end
pro street race gearbox and race axles and solid gearbox mounts
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/100_0403.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/100_0404.jpg
then engine in (2332cc)
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/100_0411.jpg
then wheels on and pushed outside after nearly 3 years
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/100_0433.jpg
added a deep sump and external oil filter and added some 48 dellorto carbs but still got lots to do but i am getting there slowly
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/100_0438.jpg
it was this low at first but had to take it up a bit
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/100_0430.jpg
paul26982
08-10-2006, 20:06
nice, theres a few with scooby engines in around on the net.
nice, theres a few with scooby engines in around on the net.
a guy i know has the legacy engine in his and is soon getting a turbo he is after 400 bhp
lookin good mate, will have to get over when shes done, i want a go!!!!!!!!
lookin good mate, will have to get over when shes done, i want a go!!!!!!!!
yes mate so do i ;)
how you doing?
alright man,comin along that beetle lad!
alright man,comin along that beetle lad!
yes still got to fit all the ignition system and install the oil cooler and mount all the tachos, wire up the fuel pump,fit the line lock(for burnouts)do the fuel lines and brake line.yep still a lot to do but should be done soon i hope but not going to rush.
basstard
09-10-2006, 01:06
Very very cool,,,
why did you narrow the front beam btw? what make is the new gearbox? [and how much did you pay for it if you don't mind?]
Where do they put the radiator when they fit watercooled engines? under the car or what?
Very very cool,,,
why did you narrow the front beam btw? what make is the new gearbox? [and how much did you pay for it if you don't mind?]
Where do they put the radiator when they fit watercooled engines? under the car or what?
beam narrowed as i was putting on discs and it adds 1/2 inch on each side so got a 2 inch narrowed beam to take it back out.The gearbox is a rancho pro street box i got it from them when i was over in california last year $825 i paid i think as for how do the rad here are a few quick pics of one that is a race car as such so 2.2 subaru engine then cooler up front in the spare wheel place.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/doppelgangerstinger.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/doppelgangercooling.jpg
hope this helps you
basstard
09-10-2006, 14:18
Thanx,,,
The problem with the rad is that these cars have no front grille so you put it up the front but there ain't that much air flowing there I guess,,,
This is the problem that the guys who tune old fiat 500s around here have,,, one VERY ingenious solution I've seen is putting 3 small rads from bikes under the car,,, it might be quite dangerous because of bumps and holes but the guy told me he never had problems so who knows,,,
that 500 had a tuned 1.2 liter fiat engine from a punto sporting in it,,, it had 110hp which in such a small car was good enough to make it fly,,,
How did you bore out the block to take it to 2300cc? it seems from some pics of your car I've seen, that there is a sort of small block for each cylinder did you just changed that?
Thanx,,,
The problem with the rad is that these cars have no front grille so you put it up the front but there ain't that much air flowing there I guess,,,
This is the problem that the guys who tune old fiat 500s around here have,,, one VERY ingenious solution I've seen is putting 3 small rads from bikes under the car,,, it might be quite dangerous because of bumps and holes but the guy told me he never had problems so who knows,,,
that 500 had a tuned 1.2 liter fiat engine from a punto sporting in it,,, it had 110hp which in such a small car was good enough to make it fly,,,
How did you bore out the block to take it to 2300cc? it seems from some pics of your car I've seen, that there is a sort of small block for each cylinder did you just changed that?
it is a vw engine case bord out for an 84mm crank and 94mm barrels and pistons and that gives you 2332cc long block.fiat 500 are great the best thing to is put a vw engine like mine in the like this one of my mates this thing gets the front wheels of the ground its quick let me tell ya.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/fiat11big.jpg
as for getting air to the rad this helps
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/wayne_allman_045B15D.jpg
looks great matt
met jamie about a month ago
still to meet you seen as your so close as well
R
Your pictures have made me VERY tearfull .... I used to have two beetle - a 1974 cal look (my baby) and a 1962 classic - I had to sell them when I bought my cupra so I could focus on one car :cry:
I am looking for another one though as I have a few quid kicking around now - anyone got one for sale?
I LOVE beetles - your's is looking sweet mate - I am very jealous!
Keep up the good work ... nice to see another bug enthusiast ... by the way ... do you want a chrome dipstick for a bug for a fiver cos I still have one kicking around - pm me.
Jim :D
basstard
09-10-2006, 23:59
it is a vw engine case bord out for an 84mm crank and 94mm barrels and pistons and that gives you 2332cc long block.
did you change the crankshaft too? [I don't know the original stroke of that engine] and what was the original displacement?
Can you confirm it's four separated blocks, one for each cylinder or am I wrong?
fiat 500 are great the best thing to is put a vw engine like mine in the like this one of my mates this thing gets the front wheels of the ground its quick let me tell ya.
is it the same 2332cc??? in a 500? OMFG!!
as for getting air to the rad this helps
Yeah but it looks awful,,, other solutions are coming to my mind,,, hehe
looks great matt
met jamie about a month ago
still to meet you seen as your so close as well
R
hi rick yes we will have to all get together some time,jamie said he met you a bit ago.see you later on
Your pictures have made me VERY tearfull .... I used to have two beetle - a 1974 cal look (my baby) and a 1962 classic - I had to sell them when I bought my cupra so I could focus on one car :cry:
I am looking for another one though as I have a few quid kicking around now - anyone got one for sale?
I LOVE beetles - your's is looking sweet mate - I am very jealous!
Keep up the good work ... nice to see another bug enthusiast ... by the way ... do you want a chrome dipstick for a bug for a fiver cos I still have one kicking around - pm me.
Jim :D
i have 2 bugs got a 72 callooker looked like this
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/StrippingBeetles_0053.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/ss02_line02.jpg
as for looking for another get on the volkszone forum and look in the for sale section i am sure you will find one or check out volksworld mag or the website or wait till feb and have a look at the dubfreeze show and might see you there.
did you change the crankshaft too? [I don't know the original stroke of that engine] and what was the original displacement?
Can you confirm it's four separated blocks, one for each cylinder or am I wrong?
is it the same 2332cc??? in a 500? OMFG!!
Yeah but it looks awful,,, other solutions are coming to my mind,,, hehe
ok a normal crank is 69mm and mine is 84mm and its a brand new engine case just machined out for the crank and yes 4 pistons still a flat 4 mtr just all internals are bigger and better and stronger.the mtr in the fiat is 2180cc if you look in this club website should give you a bit of help and the guy that owns the fiat builds the engines for alot of us.www.lbc2.com/
Cupraboy4
11-10-2006, 14:42
LOVIN' THE BUG, NICE TO SEE IM NOT THE ONLY PERSON WITH A CUPRA & AN OLD VDUB
:lol:
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h59/cdo4v/VW%20buggy/CIMG2024.jpg
SOME DAYS I JUST DON'T NO WHICH 1 TO DRIVE!! BUT WHEN THE SUN IS OUT AND ITS REALLY HOT THERE AINT ANY COMPETITION REALLY - (SORRY LEON)
LOVIN' THE BUG, NICE TO SEE IM NOT THE ONLY PERSON WITH A CUPRA & AN OLD VDUB
:lol:
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h59/cdo4v/VW%20buggy/CIMG2024.jpg
SOME DAYS I JUST DON'T NO WHICH 1 TO DRIVE!! BUT WHEN THE SUN IS OUT AND ITS REALLY HOT THERE AINT ANY COMPETITION REALLY - (SORRY LEON)
[B)] what kit is your buggy its not a mayers is it and love the colour a guy i know has one like that and his is a bike colour i think.what mtr you got in the back a mate of mine has a baja bug that has a 1914cc in the back and we gave it some stick on the beach in newquay spitting flames out the back at run to the sun a few years back was so much fun.
Cupraboy4
12-10-2006, 22:22
its a volksrod on a 1963 floor pan, got a 1641 big bore motor in the back, running twin kadron carbs & a quick shifter!!!
:funk: :funk:
ive had flames out the back of mine before, doesn't take much to get it spitting, popping and banging around towns!! its ace @ RTTS, i did get a bit wet with all the super soakers thou lol
its a volksrod on a 1963 floor pan, got a 1641 big bore motor in the back, running twin kadron carbs & a quick shifter!!!
:funk: :funk:
ive had flames out the back of mine before, doesn't take much to get it spitting, popping and banging around towns!! its ace @ RTTS, i did get a bit wet with all the super soakers thou lol
i bet you got wet we did too oh had some good fun down there trip to safeways for the beer and bbq stuff going to have to get back there soon such good fun.
ibizacupra
15-10-2006, 10:35
nice work.
started my VAG enthusiasm with a 1967 1500cc Beetle
happy days
nice work.
started my VAG enthusiasm with a 1967 1500cc Beetle
happy days
got any pics of it i like 67 1500 bugs one year only model what colur was it and did it have discs on the front?
Cupraboy4
17-11-2011, 21:52
any1 else got a vdub worth showing