Bummer

Sounds like the special Mini in the garage is coming out to play!

OK

I am booked for a room and Rock star parking – looking forward to it.

Ed

Looks like I am solo – I will book a room this week and we can share the cost. Still need to sign up for the show as well.

David,

They way mine is set up it is the exhaust pipe that is against the apron vs the muffler. I ended up wrapping the pipe with exhaust heat wrap and then wired the shield to the pipe with stainless exhaust clamps used for the heat wrap and it worked just fine for the last two years.

David,

I had the same problem and tried all sorts of heat shield tape and other things to eliminate the problem and in the end it I found a heat shield at a junk yard from a modern SUV that shields the CAT from the bottom of the car – I assume it contains some type of very protective product that keeps the 1500-2000 degree CAT from catching the…[Read more]

Sure Ed – Sounds like a plan unless I can talk my wife into coming this year.

We have been down in the off season a couple of times since last year and she loves it so maybe this is the year.

I will get with you before we lock down a room.

Vicenc,

I am sorry you and your lovely wife will not be there – will miss you both.

Hope to see you at Va Beach in October?

Dale

I hope to roll up on Thursday late afternoon after work if I can get Friday off. Most likely will not make the Caddy shack but if anyone else is running late I can meet for dinner.

Otherwise it will be after work on Friday.

Cool Ed!

Glad you have a new project.

I spent the weekend cleaning my garage so I could get back to my Speedster project – now need to get something done.

Ed

Sorry  – assumed it snapped off in the nut when it broke.

Will take a look – if I can one it’s yours.

Ed

I will take a look in my VW coffee can- I might – which side do you need?

Turning right to tighten or turning left to tighten?

Allen,

Glad you got it – you will laugh about it – some day…

I had the same problem so just left the dizzy and reversed the wires – still that way today 10 plus years so far – should have suggested it before you had your meltdown – sorry about that – I have been there many times as well.

Got me thinking. ..

Florida or Texas?

Nice

Way to go Dave – Vicenc – You the man.

How is it in Florida? Liking it?

Guys

These are sold

Thanks

Dean,

Trying to remember what that looks like and might have a special VW wrench for same if it is what I remember.

You want to upgrade? Have Wayne take your engine up to 1641 or 1776 with dual port etc. Lots of added power etc.

His price for a complete engine 1600 minus tin/carb etc is like 800.00 so if you use your stuff I am sure the price…[Read more]

Dean,

Sorry you are having issues – I do know that you will need an adapter plate to use the 31 vs the 34 – I had one for a while but sold it or gave it away with the carb. I believe Wayne  Dittman might have one local and I think I still have the center section in my garage if you want it but not sure it will fit either – you can have it for a…[Read more]

Cliff,

Welcome!

I have a 1641 VW in my TDr and drive on the interstates as needed without trouble although I stay in the right lane unless passing slower traffic. But… I do not enjoy this much at all  and much prefer driving the smaller roads and taking  in the true USA. If you make a plan I think the trip is as much the idea as the d…[Read more]