Casa de Fye's autos...
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Case studs are out. Next... clean again and reinstall the case savers that came out with the studes. New CBPerformance mil-spec studs go in!
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This is going to be one hell of a machine! Loving the work
The sultan of swing
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Well, the chaos of my house remodel is almost over! After this, i can get back to VW stuffs...
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Long overdue modification today.
Since the speedster's beginning, the large engine cover has been held on by bolts. This made removal for servicing slow and replacemenf slow. It worked well, but was annoying. Fast forward 25 years or so and now it is held by hood pins. 30 seconds to remove! The sad part is... I have had a set of hood pins hanging on a hook for more than a decade. Doh!
Since the speedster's beginning, the large engine cover has been held on by bolts. This made removal for servicing slow and replacemenf slow. It worked well, but was annoying. Fast forward 25 years or so and now it is held by hood pins. 30 seconds to remove! The sad part is... I have had a set of hood pins hanging on a hook for more than a decade. Doh!
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- 937carrera
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Traditional, or click to release ?
David
1974 412LS Variant
1973 412LE 4 door Fastback / Saloon
1974 412LS Variant
1973 412LE 4 door Fastback / Saloon
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That's a new one for me... built a new shifter for my midengine notchback! Now to tear it back apart, paint and lube the different parts and install it for real!
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After adjusting the cable lengths a bit, the shifter slack seems to be minimal now. Next is sorting the throw on the slave cylinder. The new unit, is shorter than the failed one. Grrr... no wonder the clutch action is on/off.
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Rut roe Raggie...
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Rut roe Raggie...
Someone cut the notchback only parts off the fiberglass 64 No'back Speedster
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Well, I bought some used fiberglass notch fenders to sort the twisted up/torn metal issues I have on the original rear fenders on the red car. They finally arrived and someone had cut them to fit to a fasty/square. So, plan B!
Start pounding on metal!!! There was a significant push on the RR between the light base and trunk lid. It was twisted, bent opposite the correct curve and basically a complete mess. When I started this a couple hours ago, the inside edge if the lamp base was 3/8" to 1/2" away from the metal. Now, the complex lower curve is all I still have to move. Woot!
Any suggestions on how to close the remaining gap wpuld be awesome! I am a complete novice with my hammer and 2 dollies.
Start pounding on metal!!! There was a significant push on the RR between the light base and trunk lid. It was twisted, bent opposite the correct curve and basically a complete mess. When I started this a couple hours ago, the inside edge if the lamp base was 3/8" to 1/2" away from the metal. Now, the complex lower curve is all I still have to move. Woot!
Any suggestions on how to close the remaining gap wpuld be awesome! I am a complete novice with my hammer and 2 dollies.
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Re: Casa de Fye's autos...
Wouldn't there be a rubber gasket between lamp & wing to take up the gap?
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Normally, yes. But, race car...
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I have started assembling the engine for the red notch. 1914cc with big, big, big heads, fk-8 cam with just under .600 lift and a t3/4 turbo. It shohld scoot ok when done.
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Finally, a cooler day! We will be roughing in the wiring harness today.
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I even added disconnects for the headlights and taillights for removing fenders at the track.
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Rear body wiring in, less license light
The right rear lamp housing isn't a perect fit, but compared to before I beat on the fender, it is awesome.
The right rear lamp housing isn't a perect fit, but compared to before I beat on the fender, it is awesome.
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I started fitting the flush mount rear window tonight, but I need to buy a new drill bit. Only the center upper and lower holes are drilled so far.
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Installed front fenders wiring included, hood pins and rear polycarbonate window today.
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Next is adding a tab where circled to keep the fender off the rear of the 8 inch wide slicks.
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I was having tire rub issues backing the red car up. Thought it was both sides...come to find out, the right side was almost 1.5" inboard! This is the same side that I had to reshape the rear fender around the light. Just got it all squarish again. No more rub!
I am very glad I happened to start on that side. Also, that car had negative camber and was rubbing. I raised the rear about an inch to lesson this a bit and still no rub. It was a good day!
I am very glad I happened to start on that side. Also, that car had negative camber and was rubbing. I raised the rear about an inch to lesson this a bit and still no rub. It was a good day!
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