-
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]
-
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]
-
davearoy added a Photo 8 years ago
-
davearoy added a Photo 8 years ago
-
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.
-
-
davearoy added a Photo 8 years ago
-
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
-
-
Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Fender stretching in the forum Royal 8 years ago
Ed, you are a wizard!
-
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]
-
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]
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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.
-
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]
-
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]
-
Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic All Reds in the forum General Discussion 8 years, 1 month ago
I bet Schu could do it or Ed could figure it out. XD
-
Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Speedo Problems in the forum VW Based Kits 8 years, 1 month ago
Hey Schu! Loving it down here. Haven’t had a day below 60 yet.
-
Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Speedo Problems in the forum VW Based Kits 8 years, 1 month ago
@Toller‘s gauge came in over the weekend. We were out of town but when we got home last night I was able to put the gauge in without any problems. It’s working now. Thanks all for the help and advice and thanks to Dave for sending the gauge out to me.
No pics, it didn’t happen:
-
Vicenç Feliú added a Photo 8 years, 1 month ago
-
Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic All Reds in the forum General Discussion 8 years, 1 month ago
You know the All Blacks? We should get red rugby shirts and call ourselves the All Reds. XD
- Load More
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.