Yep. They can be shortened, as you discovered. Couple years ago as I finalized my Spyder build I discovered the same issue—the shaft length that had looked perfect in mock-up was, in reality, not quite perfect,

That kit uses a stock Beetle assy. so it was down to cutting the slotted end and re-slotting it for the stock D clamp. Pushed it in a…[Read more]

Sorry folks, it’s been a while since I added to my post.  Work seems to always get in the way with the hobbies.  😉

One of the projects on this car was to move the steering wheel forward as much as permitted.  The steering wheel felt a little too much into “my space”.  OK, it wanted to rub slightly on my belly.   Looking at the original posit…[Read more]

Could happen! I plan to be there with Bridget.

Looks like we might have more TDr’s then speedsters this year

Booked at the hotel and will be there. I haven’t started my TDr all winter so wish me luck. It’s on the battery tender again so should start with a little nudge or two.

Ed, I don’t know if I said or not, but my wife Sharon is also coming and we should be there Thursday in time for dinner! Since you’re using a laser for name tags, I leave my sharpie at home…. Gregg Strain

excellent!

Also my wife Rose Ann will be attending

Ed

Count me in for everything.  Should arrive afternoon on Thursday.

Al

So to clarify the bidding.

Wednesday evening May 10 will be the earliest arrivals and that will include me. Hotel is Courtyard by Marriott in Mechanicsburg aka Camp Hill PA.

Thursday May 11 9:30ish AM will be the Bank Run, an hour-fifteen cruise down some back roads to the First National Bank Museum in Columbia. We’re going to park in a lot ab…[Read more]

Ed,

Count me in

Good! you’ll be just in time, Bill.

Update: The Friday run is set.

We’ll set off at 9 am from the hotel parking lot on a no-highways, mostly backroads run to The Louise Arnold Tanger Arboretum where we’ll stroll about the grounds and enjoy the impressive collection or rare and beautiful trees on the grounds of the Lancaster Historical Society (w…[Read more]

Just signed up & got hotel res. Audrey & I will be up on Sat. morning