Have a look at the brakes. The soft lines are probably NG. My car was running and I still had bad lines, a crumbly shoe on one side, etc. Drain the fluid, replace the soft hoses, at least. Probably do the shoes and wheel cylinders too, at least in front. You’ll get a look at the bearings while you’re at it, and that won’t hurt. Re-grease them and…[Read more]

He was playing hard to get…

Welcome aboard. I’m not a VW person, but these other guys are good.

Paul, you took yourself to dinner?   That’s just wrong.

Yeah right? The guy was–still is–a craftsman. I kind of wonder if Mark didn’t help on the car and if that helped tip off the family. His mom told us she was suspicious for a long time. Took her years to work up the courage to ask him. She educated herself about gays while waiting for the right day. She says, “all I knew about was the leather and…[Read more]

So Bridgette was a rainbow rider. Who’d a thunked it? It’s pretty cool you found the original builder and that he still had pieces of the car from so long ago. He cared for the car.

Thanks to all you vets.

Good Luck, Bill.

Ed, your dashboard pics were pretty good.This is an item I’ve often thought about doing, but never did.

This sounds like a little illustrated project. Post pics? (I’m usually pretty bad about taking pics as I do stuff).

If the fender reference was meant for me, yes, they will get done…eventually. The wife made a substantial honey do list while I was away at Carlisle.

Nice Job…please post a video of the first drive.

Coming along nicely. Care to share the name of your tank maker? I am contemplating something for my car…

Great! Uh, what?Never yet been to Pittsburgh…

Glad you brought it up, Greg. The originals had this piece, and it was covered with rexine (aka vinyl). I been thinking of making one for Bridget but have not got to it yet.The material I would use is that hardboard stuff they make pegboards out of. Solid, 1/8 think, pretty light, hard, takes staples. Coat it in water-based polyurethane or…[Read more]

 Old Fiberfab –  Minneapolis Minnesota – does not mount anywhere

Dittos to Larry: The BCW’s are inside. On Original TDs, the seat backs are relieved to clear the more elaborate original style top bows, which pivot forward so the canvas and bows can all clear the edge of the tub.

Yeah, man.Crash, are you going to be around the Pittsburgh Vintage races in July? Karne and I are taking Bridget, hoping to drive one of the cruises. Would be great to meet a fellow maniac if you’re close.

+1 Roy. It’s already happening at the speedster site.I am a facebook refusnik.

I’m in the same category…”Bill Ascheman”