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davearoy started the topic Classic Roadsters Duchess Wind Wings in the forum How-To Do Things in the Forums & on the Web-site 8 years ago
After searching for 8 years, I finally made the unique Wind Wing mounts for my Duchess. The chrome plexiglass bracket piece came from a Cobra web site “FinishlineAccessories.com” for $80, including all hardware, OUCH! Hind sight, I should of made them out of 3/4 inch channel Aluminum, like I did the 1/2 inch channel wind shield mounting bracket,…[Read more]
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davearoy started the topic Classic Roadsters Duchess Wind Wings in the forum How-To Do Things in the Forums & on the Web-site 8 years ago
After searching for 8 years, I finally made the unique Wind Wing mounts for my Duchess. The chrome plexiglass bracket piece came from a Cobra web site “FinishlineAccessories.com” for $80, including all hardware, OUCH! Hind site, I should of made them out of 3/4 inch channel Aluminum, like I did the 1/2 inch channel wind shield mounting bracket,…[Read more]
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davearoy added a Photo 8 years ago
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davearoy added a Photo 8 years ago
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Third piece from left is the original Duchess Kit Wind Wing mounting bracket. The fourth piece from the left is my new refrabacated Wind Wing mounting bracket.
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davearoy added a Photo 8 years ago
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1/2 inch Aluminum channel stock was used to make the windshield side bracket for the Wind Wing. Cost from Home Depot was $5.99
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davearoy replied to the topic Changing out starter motor in the forum VW Based Kits 8 years ago
Last update to changing out my starter Motor. As you may recall, I posted a concern of how to remove the starter bushing when installing a near starter. Well I am happy to report the advice from the Samba Forum on using a “Auto Stick Starter” was advice well given. I installed this new starter and I did not remove the old starter bushing, because…[Read more]
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davearoy replied to the topic Changing out starter motor in the forum VW Based Kits 8 years ago
Update on my question of how to remove the starter bushing from the transmission bell housing. Rob and Dave’s web site really gave no direct answer, other then remove the bushing before you install a new starter. There were several suggestions on the Samba web site, suggesting to use a 7 mm easy out, and clamping onto the easy out with vice grips…[Read more]
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davearoy commented on davearoy's Photo 8 years, 1 month ago
The below picture is the result of a 4 month restoration, completely done by myself. I am getting ready to drive to participate in Herbie 1st post restoration 4th of July Car Show, in Lakeland, Florida 2016
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davearoy posted a new activity comment 8 years, 1 month ago
The below picture is the result of a 4 month restoration, completely done by myself. I am getting ready to drive to participate in Herbie 1st post restoration 4th of July Car Show, in Lakeland, Florida 2016
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davearoy posted a new activity comment 8 years, 1 month ago
Herbie patiently waiting for 12 years while I went through a nasty divorce and several job transfers all over the USA
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davearoy commented on davearoy's Photo 8 years, 1 month ago
Herbie patiently waiting for 12 years while I went through a nasty divorce and several job transfers all over the USA
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davearoy commented on davearoy's Photo 8 years, 1 month ago
Herbie hanging out in the garage while his 1971 chassis and his 1968 engine are being restored by myself
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davearoy posted a new activity comment 8 years, 1 month ago
Herbie hanging out in the garage while his 1971 chassis and his 1968 engine are being restored by myself
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davearoy posted a new activity comment 8 years, 1 month ago
This is the new top I sewed out of Marine Vinyl used for boat seats
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davearoy commented on davearoy's Photo 8 years, 1 month ago
This is the new top I sewed out of Marine Vinyl used for boat seats
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davearoy posted a new activity comment 8 years, 1 month ago
This is Herbie in his usual car show attire. I get a lot of comments on my self made /one design folding luggage rack.
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davearoy commented on davearoy's Photo 8 years, 1 month ago
This is Herbie in his usual car show attire. I get a lot of comments on my self made /one design folding luggage rack.
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davearoy started the topic Changing out starter motor in the forum How-To Do Things in the Forums & on the Web-site 8 years, 1 month ago
Greetings all, I haven’t been on the site for a while, I have been busy with car shows here in Florida and Georgia. Quick question, I need to change out the starter on Herbies 1968 VW engine. It is probably the original starter for all know, as I built my Duchess kit back in 1985. My challenge is, how do I remove the “starter shaft bushing”, that…[Read more]
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davearoy started the topic Changing out starter motor in the forum How-To Do Things in the Forums & on the Web-site 8 years, 1 month ago
Greetings all, I haven’t been on the site for a while, I have been busy with car shows here in Florida and Georgia. Quick question, I need to change out the starter on Herbies 1968 VW engine. It is probably the original starter for all know, as I built my Duchess kit back in 1985. My challenge is, how do I remove the “starter shaft bushing”, that…[Read more]
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davearoy replied to the topic Classic Roadsters Ltd Factory in the forum Manufacturer Comparison 8 years, 3 months ago
Thanks Paul and Ed for your feed back. I have the original fuel guage installed in my reconditioned dash, but the original fuel sender in the original optional Dutchess tank that I have has no part number markings on it. There maybe a part number stamped on the dash guage, but I have been avoiding trying to taking it out due to some vertigo…[Read more]
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Mounted upper and lower driver’s side fabercated Wind Wing mounting brackets. Note: clear plexiglass is difficult to see in this picture, but it is attached to the left side of the chrome hinge.