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greg press replied to the topic rust removers in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 9 months ago
Yesterday I used a product called Castrol Super Clean and it was the best cleaning product I have ever used and it was very inexpensive also.I used it as a degreaser and parts cleaner . I removed doors to replace door edging sprayed it on and wiped the crud off I tried on some of my antique tool and I was amazed at how good they looked . After…[Read more]
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Richard Shear replied to the topic Whose VW TDr is this? in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
I am 13814 and also changed my signature
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KentT replied to the topic Phoenix… my revival project in the forum My Project 11 years, 9 months ago
LOL…
These 69×88 combos were common back in the day when I really got into VWs. The only alternatives were 90mm and 92mm, and they all shared the same castings — heat went up and longevity went down with each increase. Later, after the cases with 8mm studs became common, they started casting today’s series that are commonly used for 90.5, 9… -
ray10 replied to the topic Whose VW TDr is this? in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
Mine is 10025
here is a link to the old photo gallary.I use this one because it still has the names .ray102014-01-05 23:13:07
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic Whose VW TDr is this? in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
I’m “40” not 249
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KentT replied to the topic Soob swap in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
Just think, when you get this done, you’ll be ready the WRX engine upgrade… :P;)
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edward ericson replied to the topic Phoenix… my revival project in the forum My Project 11 years, 9 months ago
About 8 seconds to 60 mph. That’s not too shabby. When we tested mine It did 60 in about 23 seconds.
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edward ericson replied to the topic Whose VW TDr is this? in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
Thanks, Mike (Juneybug). I did not know my number was 1783. I put it in my profile as “favorite number.” Thanks Bill for that good idea.edsnova2014-01-05 21:25:12
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edward ericson replied to the topic Soob swap in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
First actual modification of the engine is done.
So help me, I WILL saw that sucker down to make it fit.
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KentT replied to the topic Phoenix… my revival project in the forum My Project 11 years, 9 months ago
Just ran across this on Samba…
It’s a 69×88 engine built by Jake Raby, in a stock-bodied ’64 Beetle, running the stock 4:37 rear end.[TUBE]pN9JFLm4xig[/TUBE]Specs are:DPR counterweighted 69mm crank — mine is not counterweighted Thickwall 88’s. Engle FK-41 on 112 LC — paired with rockers below is a slightly more radical cam1.4 roc… -
billnparts replied to the topic Whose VW TDr is this? in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
I never figured that gallery out until now.I just changed my signature to reflect my number.
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KentT replied to the topic Whose VW TDr is this? in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
Thanks, Mike, for doing the grunt work!
Econjoe only posted once, in July 2011, as follows:>> 1952MGTD replica (Fiberfab on VW chassis), less than 24,000 actual miles, balanced engine with oversize jugs, external oil cooler and fan, front disc brakes, alternator, always garaged, immaculate condition, no mechanical issues just need more space… -
newkitman replied to the topic Carlisle 2014 – May 16-18 in the forum Clubs and Show 11 years, 9 months ago
We plan on leaving Thursday around (1 AM) to get there Thursday afternoon (late) and take part in the Friday activities. Our planned route is I-20E to Columbia, SC, I-71N through Charlotte to I-81N at Wytheville, and the last leg I-81N into Carlisle.newkitman2014-01-06 11:04:45
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billnparts replied to the topic Carlisle 2014 – May 16-18 in the forum Clubs and Show 11 years, 9 months ago
David wants to get there ” as early as possible”. We’ll be going out Thursday also. Sorry, Roy.
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Mike Schumacher replied to the topic Whose VW TDr is this? in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
econjoe is 16062 – about page 5 – I really should get a lifein addition to those above 3 I find helpful are:Gkesseru – 24247rockyx – 17352edsnova – 1783 he has a website for Bridgetmgtd.wordpress.com with a ton of info as welljuneybug2014-01-05 17:51:21
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Dale Schumacher replied to the topic Carlisle 2014 – May 16-18 in the forum Clubs and Show 11 years, 9 months ago
I will be going up from Northern VA on Thursday about noon and try and catch the north bound speedster crew and any TD’s that are in tow. Lots of fun on Thursday night and then a big PA cruiseon Friday Morning. Come a day earlier if you can.
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Montie Henderson replied to the topic Whose VW TDr is this? in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
Mine is 1235.
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newkitman replied to the topic Whose VW TDr is this? in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
Roy you can add mine.newkitman: 4806
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KentT replied to the topic Whose VW TDr is this? in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
No problem, Paul. Just thought I might be able to contact him directly, to discuss our similar kits…
BTW, thanks again, for helping make this WONDERFUL resource available! I’d be lost without it! -
Royal replied to the topic Whose VW TDr is this? in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
Maybe we could build one?
Here is a list that I have referred to recently:jebarry: 19481Happy Jack: 25213Billnparts: 1555Crash55: 24425Royal: 18705PMOSSBERG: 249Schu: 68 - Load More
