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So I've been off work since early March because of Corona Madness... I'm okay with this as I'm 1000% burnt out. It's kinda fun doing the full time dad thing (when my kid listens!), and I'm getting some stuff done on the house and in the garage during nap time and after bed.
So out of every possible car in the world, my very, very favorite is the '58-'64 Beetle (larger back window, still with the smaller side windows) and it's funny, I've even had a split window Bug, but not one of these. Anyway, I've been collecting some shit over the past 20 years or so, and finally had enough to build a car. Is it a particular year? Not really. The chassis is a '63 with an adjustable front beam and the trailing arms dropped one spline, the body is a '64, and it's going to look like a '60 when I'm done (earlier style taillights, earlier decklid, etc)
Engine is from a Formula 1200 car (Basically a tweaked formula vee), modified 1600 case with full flow oil system (external cooler and filter), case has been machined to fit Porsche 356 crank, but is still running 1200 cc cylinders. I'll see how this works, and I'll probably use this car for the shakedown of my race car engine, too.
Exterior is going to be stock-ish with the exception of slightly lower ride height, Porsche 356 steelies, and turn signals relocated from the top of the fenders into the headlight housing (there's a parking light bulb in there already, just going to repurpose it/install a relay to cancel the headlight on that side when the turn signal is on)
Unfortunately the previous owner had never worked on a car before, and just read a book about restoring one and cut out all of the rust, including the windshield frame. So far I've replaced that, the heater channels, floors, quarters, made a quick release rear valence (out of a stock one- it still looks original). For someone who's completely sick of working on cars, I'm really enjoying this.
Oh yeah, and it has a rollbar.
Anyway, here's Frank so far. Named this for two reasons, it's going to be a bit of a Frankenbug when it's done, and there's a local guy named Frank in the VW scene who's basically just spare parts. Total cost at this point is under $500, which is fun.
And I can't find a left front fender anywhere. This one has structural paint and tends to fold over on itself when not bolted to a car.
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some of my fondest memories are in a 72 Beetle.
shit, I see all the work you're doing and I am not swift enough to set-up the Ultra-Gauge for my car.
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I was supposed to have picked up my next project vehicle this past Friday. The dealer closed a few weeks ago, as they do not have a lot of employees. According to one of the long-standing employees there, they may or may not reopen depending on whether or not they can get a small business loan.
I've been waiting to get this damn thing since December and am already paying for a storage spot for it. Just need to get it home...
Oh good, my slow clap processor made it into this thing.
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Ive been slowlty getting my RRC back to driveable condition, need to veneer the interior trims
P38 is also back up and running
Also trying to get my hands on a MK3 gti VR6
Too many cars not enough time
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Posted by Harvestman
I was supposed to have picked up my next project vehicle this past Friday. The dealer closed a few weeks ago, as they do not have a lot of employees. According to one of the long-standing employees there, they may or may not reopen depending on whether or not they can get a small business loan.
I've been waiting to get this damn thing since December and am already paying for a storage spot for it. Just need to get it home...
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What is it?
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Posted by bandi
What is it?
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Haven't made it public yet, but it is a 2000 Blue Bird Freightliner with a Cummins 5.9. Probably has an Allison transmission as well (not sure). Going on the race track this fall if they open up.
 ex-Noble Local School District 14 by Cincinnati NKY Buses, on Flickr
Oh good, my slow clap processor made it into this thing.
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I'm hoping to finish my E30 M3 engine rebuild, maybe work on my 79 Volvo a little bit. Always in need of just one little part though. :/
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Finally got it. Made the 3.5-hour trip just fine. Next step is taking out the moldy-ass seats. Until now I thought that "Freightshaker" was just a derogatory nickname, but no, it's pretty accurate.
Oh good, my slow clap processor made it into this thing.
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^these pics reminded me of how much I hated school and all things associated with it.
death to the yellow school bus and the casual horrors that were once contained within.
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Posted by Samurai
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Workin' on it.
Oh good, my slow clap processor made it into this thing.
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Mostly done. Still need the numbers, which my neighborhood friendly decal guy is providing.
Paint work was a little tedious but not too bad. Window removal was kind of a bitch. Seat removal was definitely a bitch. Not a thing that can be done in one day (at least not with a battery-powered angle grinder).
Oh good, my slow clap processor made it into this thing.
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After bath time.
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Not a project per say, but as i was mounting my new grover stuttertone under my 05 ford ranger (b4000)I found a load of surface rust on the inside of the floorboards, so labor da=y will be spent pulling the seats and carpet cleaning up the rust and painting.
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Posted by nostra-YOUPPI!
Not a project per say, but as i was mounting my new grover stuttertone under my 05 ford ranger (b4000)I found a load of surface rust on the inside of the floorboards, so labor da=y will be spent pulling the seats and carpet cleaning up the rust and painting.
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I don't know how, but the cab on my 400,000 km B3000 has no rust. The floor of the box is getting a bit soft, though. That thing has been a surprisingly REALLY good little truck.
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The Pony got some love, period correct 14x7" CSC alloys, new suspension bushings, shocks and struts and some sticky Toyos.
It handles better than it has any right to.
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Posted by bandi
https://i.imgur.com/Qp9A6l7.jpg?1
The Pony got some love, period correct 14x7" CSC alloys, new suspension bushings, shocks and struts and some sticky Toyos.
It handles better than it has any right to.
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(whispers) Turbo. 
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This car is just sooooo unmolested and original that I'd feel bad fucking around with it.
I do have a "spare" '87 Pony, just looking for the appropriate 4G63...
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Posted by bandi
I don't know how, but the cab on my 400,000 km B3000 has no rust. The floor of the box is getting a bit soft, though. That thing has been a surprisingly REALLY good little truck.
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Well after pulling the carpet, turns out the rust was minor. Half hour with the wire brush, coat of rust neutralizer 3 coats of tremclad and the work is done.
https://driving.ca...dai-pony-for-14999
This one had a cool back story, car was bought brand new, guy died shortly after, sat in the garage as the widow didnt drive. She passed away early to mid 2000s, her kids found the forgotten car in the house. Approached Hyundai Canada, who wanted nothing to do with the car. The local Hyundai dealer that originally sold the car made them a deal (Seray Hyundai) they would make it road worthy again
(replace all the rubber etc) in exchange for a 1 year loan for the showroom. sort of a "where did we come from" comparison
Also, interesting, i cant find the article, but hyundai made good on its promise of a brand new car to quebecers that got 20 years out of a bromont built Sonata.
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They raised the price to $150k, and got so much unnecessary media attention for that. I'd totally let mine go for 10% of that!
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