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Active 2 years, 9 months ago-
edward ericson replied to the topic New Member in the forum Rules and Etiquette 10 years, 5 months ago
Good to meet you, Jordan.
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edward ericson replied to the topic TDR Interior in the forum VW Based Kits 10 years, 5 months ago
The madness, defined.
Another way to look at it: garage therapy. My job involves a heady, yet low-paid mix of systems analysis, personal interrogation, sleuthing, technical problem-solving and careful (or not careful) writing–all on a tight and unyielding deadline. At then, end of it all, I get to produce something that will disappear in a week… -
billnparts replied to the topic engine Info in the forum VW Based Kits 10 years, 5 months ago
Now that’s a wonderful sentiment. “Drive Happy!” Ed, I’m stealing that.
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billnparts replied to the topic TDR Interior in the forum VW Based Kits 10 years, 5 months ago
Take the seat back and shorten it and place it further back into the rear well.
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edward ericson replied to the topic New Member in the forum Rules and Etiquette 10 years, 5 months ago
Mine’s still a “VW version.” She’s only about 15 percent Subaru, by weight.
In fact, let’s figure this out. Guessing the car weighs 1600 pounds.Engine is 270 lbs or so. 16.8 percent.Chassis, suspension, pan: 650: 40.6 percentTransaxle: 75 lbs: 4.7 percent-so VW stuff is 45 percent or more.BCW stuff: fiberglass body and inner panels: 350 lbs; 22 p… -
edward ericson replied to the topic TDR Interior in the forum VW Based Kits 10 years, 5 months ago
Those Speedhut gauges are the bomb, far as I’m concerned.
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edward ericson replied to the topic engine Info in the forum VW Based Kits 10 years, 5 months ago
Ah, grasshopper! Sit with your legs crossed and listen and learn.
VW air cooled engines are like any ancient car engine you can get in that there are original, used parts to be found (look around on the SAMBA website) and new, aftermarket parts. There are also several skilled VW engine builders around who, for an immodest cash outlay, will build… -
billnparts replied to the topic New Member in the forum Rules and Etiquette 10 years, 5 months ago
Touché
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billnparts replied to the topic New Member in the forum Rules and Etiquette 10 years, 5 months ago
Welcome
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Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic New Member in the forum Rules and Etiquette 10 years, 5 months ago
Welcome to the group! Looking forward to seeing your pictures.
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edward ericson replied to the topic New Member in the forum Rules and Etiquette 10 years, 5 months ago
If the engine is in the back, it’s a VW version. Welcome!
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edward ericson replied to the topic Florida TDr for Sale in the forum VW Based Kits 10 years, 5 months ago
Greg=Project Hoarder.
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Dale Schumacher replied to the topic 2016 Calendar in the forum General Discussion 10 years, 5 months ago
Sorry Ed – never take any pictures – I guess I need to start
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Dale Schumacher replied to the topic Florida TDr for Sale in the forum VW Based Kits 10 years, 5 months ago
Greg ( Wolfgang ) is looking to tow it home as another project for his retirement.
About 10 hours from his house – has room in his pole barn27 year old speedster ( still under construction )Beach buggy ( needs total rebuild )TDR? -
billnparts replied to the topic New member in SC in the forum Membership 10 years, 5 months ago
welcome…Enjoy!
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edward ericson replied to the topic 2016 Calendar in the forum General Discussion 10 years, 5 months ago
Final call for calendar photos. I think I have enough but more is always better. I’ll be posting a rough draft here in the near future for discussion.
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edward ericson replied to the topic VA Beach 2015 in the forum Clubs and Show 10 years, 5 months ago
Annnd I can’t wait to unveil the great shot Jon Polivka just sent me.
The rest of you: this’ll be last call for calendar shots. Thank you all for playing. -
edward ericson replied to the topic what oil to use in the forum General Discussion 10 years, 5 months ago
Thinsetics are ‘spensive. You gotta change oil in these engines a lot (unless you have a full-flow filter). So synthetics don’t make a lot of sense.
ZDDP is in “race” oil like the Valvoline and Brad Penn. Also in some Diesel formulations–though those may not be ideal in our engines.That said, the ZDDP is made for high-wear, high-pressure… -
edward ericson replied to the topic New member in SC in the forum Membership 10 years, 5 months ago
Nice, Joe! Drive ’em!
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Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Rejoined today! in the forum General Discussion 10 years, 5 months ago
Richard, it looks like you have someone in Downs and someone in Newton. Here’s a link to the map:
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