What’s the final finish going to be? Paint, Powder Coat or Chrome?

Roy

OK guys, am in the process of changing to Grade 8’s now.  Putting on new shoes while I’m at it.  

The full schematics for Classic Roadsters Duchess (VW based) are in the Download Manuals section. Click the link in the left sidebar, scroll down to to the bottom of the Manuals page.

Don,Sorry I didn’t respond earlier and thanks for the information.  I’ll have to investigate my installed shocks to see how much travel up and down they have from the at rest position.I’ll take a look this weekend.Rob

HEY!!! How do you know my wife and where did you get that picture of her???!!!

HAR!

ditto on the grade 8s.GREAT JOB, Roy! That looks awesome. Please keep us posted.

Find a “Tractor Supply”. They sell hardware by the pound.It’s just that that area is so critical.

Bill,  I was going to use Grade 8 but couldn’t find 16 in my size.  Was talked into grade 5 by a couple of hot rodders.  What hardness are standard lug bolts?  I couldn’t find the answer.  I could change them but Grade 8’s are pretty pricey.  

Funny, the starting point of your rewiring looks like the harness I’ve been running for years.

Roy, you mentioned you used a Grade 5 bolt to mount your adaptersto the brake drums. Just for peace of mind you might considergoing with a Grade 8 bolt. That is an extremely critical area you’re working with there. They do look good.

Greg,

Was this the gal that got your attention? I think I know her! 

Oh yeah, I know – I need some 2 eared spinners to be correct for the period.  Next semi-major project is to fabricate and mount the spare on the rear deck (if it doesn’t interfere with my luggage rack).  For that I get to use my “new” MIG welder but need to buy one more adapter of any size just so long as it has the correct spline and of course o…[Read more]

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Oh well we are never to old to be distracted are we 😛

My wife took the pictures. But he does like to hang out of the car when we aren’t looking. Those fenders are what make the car in my opinion.

I sincerely hope he gets it!  

Congrats and thanks for sharing!

(Especially hanging out the side to take the shots over the right frotn fender!  )

As I mentioned before, following a successful engine build, it’s on to
the wiring.  I pulled down the wiring diagram from this website and it
is helpful but I’m having some challenges because none of the colors
match and not all of the wire sizes are consistent.  But I’m slowly
working my way through it.

I believe I have the engine compartment m…[Read more]