This should about do it. 

Two weeks ago we had this: 

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Haven’t posted on Moneypenny’s build in a bit. Surgery and bad weather has interfered a ton. But I’m getting back on track. Installed my engine and then stared to install the cooling tin on the bottom the engine. Driver’s side tin slightly damaged and had to straighten a tab out. However…during the install, I didn’t have the bottom tins on and…[Read more]

Anyone ever think of using a bus emergency brake setup? Just another thought.

I modified my emergency brake somewhat like Ed’s suggestion of cutting, bending and welding.  I went to the VW junkyard and bought a second emergency brake handle.  Then using a 4″ angle grinder, I cut the new arm such that it nestled nicely on top of the old handle and welded it there vertically.  This allowed the lock on (parking) function to be…[Read more]

time, tools, room, ability, etc,  Are not the problem what i lack mostly is ambition !

Taildragger wrote: “Bug Eyed VW is only about 15 miles away”

Ed, is there a pic of this mod. It sounds a lot easier than moving the ebrake handle having to cut and clamp the cables as others have done.Sam

It’s also, depending on where you are or who you’re with, the only way to get an intelligent conversation started

The easy e-brake fix is to V-cut the top just in front of the pivot, bend it vertical and weld it that way. Then it’s close enough to reach and you won’t be going nuts trying to fab something up. It will also look passably like a TC’s e-brake handle. 

I also have my little quirks.

If you have all the necessary requirements; time, tools, room, ability, etc, I’d say you’ve got a great find. Even if you spend lots for the grill, engine and other bits, it would be less than most.My favorite show is ‘Wheeler Dealers’ on the Velocity channel. I love seeing them bring old beaters back to life. Edd China is a wizard!

If I’m not mistaken, is the dash on a London Roadster part of the fiberglass body?I thought about replacing mine until I took a closer look. I think the “wood” dash is either photo decal or very thin veneer.

I myself, am a figment of my own imagination…A legend in my own mind…I live in my own little world, but it’s OK they know me here…

Bill,No offence taken. I’ve had that line in my head for years and that was the first chance I’ve had to use it. Sometimes my comments actually pertain to the subject at hand.JohnnyB

If you knew me you would know i need the project like I need another orifice . I have a fair accumulation of VW parts . And Bug Eyed VW is only about 15 miles away so i have a close source for the parts i may need to put some of this junk i have been falling over to some good .   My firs task is to pull the body and put pans in it and move the…[Read more]

SUBY!!:-)

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O I for got to add it does not run its locked up . But that does not present any problems I am fortunate to have a fairly well equipped shop    

Yes the grill is no thing of beauty  I am still hoping to learn some more about chrome vinyl wrap .This may be offensive to some but it a fiberglass replica so what the harm in adding a little vinyl

I just went over to Samba no Subaru for me I want to drive it before i Die not to mention the cost . A fresh overhaul will make it go fast enough to scratch my itch . 

Donny, unless you have a lot more room in your engine box than my Daytona has, you can’t fit a Subaru without a lot of fiberglass work.I believe you will find a lot (including all Daytonas) with the bump on the running boards to accommodate the rear torsion bars. Donny, what are your goals with regard to your car. If you intend to put a chrome…[Read more]