MYBAD79
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Yes, in February I disassemble it again and sanded it with 600 grit and sprayed another two coats of Southernpolyurethane clear.... turned out even better than before.
Have not done much since then....
made some progress today - Karmann Ghia
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Yes, in February I disassemble it again and sanded it with 600 grit and sprayed another two coats of Southernpolyurethane clear.... turned out even better than before.
Have not done much since then....
bobs77vet
Well-known member
looks good let us know when you finish it.
MYBAD79
Moderator
Well... it's been a while.... not much progress but I managed to get it outside to wash it...
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I think the rear is too low. I'll have to move the swing arms one notch on the torsion bar to raise it a little ... fun fun fun....
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I think the rear is too low. I'll have to move the swing arms one notch on the torsion bar to raise it a little ... fun fun fun....
JeffP1167
Well-known member
Nice work! So you garage painted the car? I'm planning on preppung my car right after the interior is done and try painting it.
saudivette
Clueless In Sandland
How much work do you have left to do Karsten?
MYBAD79
Moderator
MYBAD79
Moderator
let's see....
- raise the rear one notch
- cut center tunnel and fix clutch linkage
- interior: carpet, seat covers, door panels
- windshield
- instruments/stereo
another two years and $1500 :sweat:
:huh2:Red
Well-known member
I have seen the car and it is even nicer than the picture shows. It will be one sweet economical and collectable ride when done. :thumbs:
saudivette
Clueless In Sandland
Ahhh... I know that feeling :lol:...another two years and $1500 :sweat:
How do you like this product???
I have yet had the chance to try any.
But will as soon as I get the shop up and running.
MYBAD79
Moderator
I like it a lot, it is very easy to work with. I called them and placed my order, the guy I talked to took time to explain the differences between their clears and asked where I am using it and what I was painting. It probably didn't take long for him to figure out that I was not a professional painter :lol:
SmokinBBC
Well-known member
Did you answer......in my driveway and on a car?:lol:
mrvette
Phantom of the Opera
I wooda said that, and with a roller/brush.....maybe as well for all the results I got....:hissyfit::lol:
MYBAD79
Moderator
just apply the paint with a broom.... quicker than the stupid roller... :smash:
MYBAD79
Moderator
Found this today, very interesting information..... takes like 22 seconds to get to 55mph.... I might have to do something to the engine to fix that....first I have to get the interior done and get it on the road....
Found this today, very interesting information..... takes like 22 seconds to get to 55mph.... I might have to do something to the engine to fix that....first I have to get the interior done and get it on the road....
I'll look around, I have a 2 stage Weber brand new in the box (from the 70's) for an old 914 conversion and I may have the intake tubes too. You can have them if I can find them.
Might also have the oil cooler adapter and cooler to move the oil cooler from blocking #3 cyl.
Then add a real oil filter and you're good for a 1/2 million miles.
big2bird
Charter Member, Founder Bird-Run, Cruise-In Bird-R
If I remember right, you can go 1600-1700 with the old 1350. Been a long time since my dune buggy days. With Noonies intake set up, and headers/exhaust, you just might break 20 seconds.:lol:
MYBAD79
Moderator
Thanks, that would be awesome !!! Is that the dual carb setup ??
MYBAD79
Moderator
Mine is 1500cc so with new cylinders/pistons and crank you can get up to 2200cc. The cylinder walls get kinda thin - 1800 seems to be the best compromise between performance and reliability.