@crash55
Active 1 year, 9 months ago-
crash55 replied to the topic Windshield Glass Template in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 8 months ago
due to state inspection laws. lexan or tempered glass would be illegal for state inspection. I’m calling my hot rod buddies & get a shop that has done that style before
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crash55 replied to the topic Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 8 months ago
any member can call on me to help when they are in the area. I would have been more than happy to help you ed. great write up
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crash55 replied to the topic Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 8 months ago
tomorrow it is so you around 7
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crash55 replied to the topic Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 8 months ago
dgrant & I are getting together this weekend, maybe the three of us could get dinner friday
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crash55 replied to the topic Another step closer & my thanks!! in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 8 months ago
English styling & german engineering how can you go wrong
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crash55 replied to the topic Wiring Help Needed in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
my fiberfab was a nightmare. I found some guys in fla. selling a complete harness for under 150 and I’m just starting over. sounds like you will save yourself a lot of head aches starting over.but if you want to save your current wireing ( no pun intended). do one circuit at a time, don’t think of it as one large system
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crash55 replied to the topic my phoenix in the forum My Project 11 years, 9 months ago
I not up on the different makes but in the course of the conversation both british couch works & duchess was mentioned so somebody there is mixed up
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crash55 replied to the topic Painting Body Welts in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
I saw billnparts car you cannot tell it was done with a roller really nice job
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crash55 replied to the topic my phoenix in the forum My Project 11 years, 9 months ago
front end is done except for the steering gear & wheel bearings.I could not get the play out of the steering gear you would think that they would make something that would last more than 45 years. I will post picswhen the drums & gear is on. also last week I visited a shop that makes fiberglass tops on a rumor that he has a soft top for a td. they…[Read more]
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crash55 replied to the topic Convertible Top Straps in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
they keep the bows from moving & keep them in the proper position. learned that from my boat
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crash55 replied to the topic Windshield Glass Template in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
e-mail me I’m in Swissvale which safelight is your stuff at? if they are open Saturday or late tomorrow I’ll put mine in my trunk its already off the car.
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crash55 replied to the topic my phoenix in the forum My Project 11 years, 9 months ago
still waiting for the axle beam to arrive. I clean & paint more suspension parts. maybe start on the floor this weekend. If I get some good progress I’ll post some pics late sunday
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crash55 replied to the topic Brake Fluid in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
I would use braided fuel line for the lines at the master. clean the reservoir out with alcohol. bleed until the fluid is clear at all 4 wheels. braided stainless steel hoses will give a nice firmer pedal.don’t forget to clean up &put a good amount of never seize on the adjusters
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crash55 replied to the topic ball joints inspection in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
you can connect a dial indicator up & measure the movement. but as a state insp. mechanic for 20+years I have found if you can feel movement the part tie rodend or ball joint is on its last legs. but if greasing the joint took up the slack I would let the customer slide & tell him they would need replaced soon.
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crash55 replied to the topic Flimsy Floors in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
its not hard I took off the fenders & running boards. becarefull of the heat tubes underneath.also the hood sides
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crash55 replied to the topic front beam ball joint style in the forum VW Parts Wanted 11 years, 10 months ago
never mind I’m getting a new one thanks any way guys
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crash55 replied to the topic I'm ready in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 10 months ago
I guess I have to make a build thread. I got the top torsion leaves out, front brakes done& painted the right side arms & spindle. I also got the left side apart. I’ll paint that stuff tomorrow
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crash55 replied to the topic MGTD Kit car suspension in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 10 months ago
on my car the original owner did not take out any leaves top or bottom. How many of these should I take out ? probably won’t get done till next weekend I’m waiting on seals& ball joint boots
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crash55 replied to the topic Juneybug MG TD build in the forum My Project 11 years, 10 months ago
did you take out the 4 bolts on the other end of the plate? scribe them before taking out also pay attention to how many & whether inside or out the washers are
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crash55 replied to the topic Flimsy Floors in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 10 months ago
from my research the Danish floor pans are the thickest. J.C. Whitney has them the brand name starts with a k, klor some thing.
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