das BLASTER!

[BLASTER]

Here's my '59.

http://www.vosaclub.org/uploads/5ofme.jpg
The car's been in my custody for around five years ...already.
It's been off manditory daily driver status for the last couple years, but is still driven regularly/often.

Here's a geocities site I made about 4 yrs ago.
I lost the password.
It hasn't changed since. (http://www.geocities.com/louisbeaumier/blasterspace.html)

http://www.vosaclub.org/albums/album36/Octofest_06_173.jpg
1915

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/7020/1009145mt7.jpg
Just the other day.
My boy on the sk8 I made for him.

http://www.vosaclub.org/albums/album18/100_4448.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5dwYKppNvs
Here's when I got my Webers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXwIKyaFw3E
Back in the daily driver days.

http://www.vosaclub.org/albums/album33/100_7065.jpg
Only missed a couple SAAC meetings since there's been a SAAC.

OG brakes, no radio, no heater, no gas guage (or tap), no blinkers.
I love it!
I think I need to splurge and UP-grade to wide-5 front discs.

It hasn't changed much in the last couple years.
After alot of work, it's found a happy place and has been an extraordinarily dependable time machine.
What a great car.
It still runs strong! :D http://www.vosaclub.org/phpBB2/images/avatars/155332483544efdcc861ac5.jpg

[jackdub]

Sweet ride man! It is nice!

[mk-Zero]

Looking good, as always man! Did you clone yourself? :D

[BLASTER]

Looking good, as always man! Did you clone yourself? :D
Thanks!
Yea...the clones have been very helpful, but the generations are really dumbing me down. :P



Managing attachment test in progress.
Only five? :confused:

[ggggarret]

funny pics! i'll check into the attachment limit.
we need some way to submit a support ticket so i'm not the only one locating these issues and fixing them... hmm....

[jackdub]

I'll be a moderator! :p

[BLASTER]

I'll be a moderator! :p
Then I want to report you to you for excessive post-whoring and thread junking-up. :D

[exzonie]

What no pics or montage of the "Oldsmobuick"?????

[BLASTER]

What no pics or montage of the "Oldsmobuick"?????
Ok Phillip...here ya go...ya weird guy.:D

http://www.vosaclub.org/uploads/oldsmobuick.jpg

http://www.vosaclub.org/uploads/oldsmall.jpg

http://www.vosaclub.org/uploads/100_6580.jpg

:p

[exzonie]

Did you get that turbo I sold u for her installed????:eek: :D :p

[Kirk]

Nice Blaster. I always liked that "wheelie" pic. :)

[BLASTER]

Thanks Kirk!
All motor...I SWEAR IT!!!! :rolleyes: :D

http://www.vosaclub.org/uploads/inside.jpg

http://www.vosaclub.org/uploads/oil.jpg

http://www.vosaclub.org/albums/2005-VOSA-picnic/100_0404.jpg

[Bala]

Nice ride!

Is that a Berg remote filter? If so what motorcraft filter number are you using? I've been using the Fram HP1, but haven't done much research on filter brands...

[BLASTER]

Hey Bala...how you is?

Not sure who made the fixture, but it uses the typical big-old Ford/Mopar PH8A (Fram), FL1A (Motorcraft).
Isn't the HP1 like the same as a PH8A, but like a hot-rod version?

I blew apart a Bosch brand.
They should probably stick to electrics. :D

[Bala]

I'm good, how's about you?

Yeah, the HP1 is the racing version. I've heard that there is alot of preasure on the remote filters and a PH8A can blow the seal sometimes. I've had good luck with the HP1 so far. It's a little pricey at 8 or so bucks though.

[BLASTER]

I'm goodish Bala-man!
Good to read you again.

MAS PICS!!!

http://www.vosaclub.org/uploads/013_DR2.jpg
My first Bug front-end rebuild.
The beam it had was ruined previous owner by clocking in the adjusters wrong.
Shoulda gone narrow at the time, but I needed this thing back on the road pronto and it wasn't in the budget.

http://www.vosaclub.org/uploads/014_DR2.jpg
Duke at the internationally famous Blanco Axle said my toe-in adjustment was just right.
Whadya know?

http://www.vosaclub.org/uploads/115.jpeg
In it's Cal-attire.

[jackdub]

Sexiness for sho! I like it alot.

[cynamn63]

Awesome VW you have here...! Its almost the same color as ours...!

[BLASTER]

Thanks dude!

Gotta throw some mas pics up since this thread got some attention.

http://www.vosaclub.org/uploads/Bad-KIreuznac.jpg
Here's where mine came from.

http://www.vosaclub.org/uploads/Semaphore.jpg
SAAAA-LUTE!

http://www.vosaclub.org/uploads/HPIM4914.jpg
Here we are at the premier of the Herbie movie.
I had to leave early to go to work.
Still haven't seen that phucked up flick.
Not really interested.
I remember my older sister taking me to the OG Love Bug movie in 1969(?).
That was a good one.

[jackdub]

I've been to BK. :D

[BLASTER]

Burger King?
So what?
(kidding...Bad K)

Here's mine wearing 135s.
I haven't done any panic stops or hit any big bumps, but I like it.
Lots more clearance...even lowered it a click (one Avis adjuster tooth).

http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/5205/1000988pd2.jpg

http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/9611/1000983qa3.jpg

http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/3339/1000982kn8.jpg

This may be my look for the Classic.
I'm still raising funds to do my other plans properly. ;)

[exzonie]

Looks tuff!!!!

[BLASTER]

Thanks racer ex.

[mk-Zero]

Looks awsome Louis! I think the 135's and lowered a little more make a huge difference! Great stance, you definately got the hot rod look going there... :)

[ibvwman65]

How much you want for the little Gnome on the right?

Just Kidding! Looks Slick....

Mike

[BLASTER]

Sheeeeeeit...I'm just trying to figure out how to pay for rest of that fence.
Not sure I can part those guys.
They're my skateboard models.
They've been together since I saved them from city rubbish pick-up day.

http://img74.imageshack.us/img74/2401/1007395nk0.jpg

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/4813/1007384pg3.jpg

http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/2042/1008566kw4.jpg

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/7459/1008880yf1.jpg
$500 bucks for the pair. :D

Thanks for the complement!

[ibvwman65]

You sound too attached! I'd be a fool to try and pry those from you. Lets just keep them where their at, looking close they may also be helping to hold up that fence!

[BLASTER]

http://www.vosaclub.org/uploads/bsbug.gif

[exzonie]

I like it!!!! can you do mine???

[BLASTER]

Sure, why not.
I like how its all vibratey.

[testbud]

The car looks Good...... I like the new look..

[BLASTER]

Thanks...here's an even newer look.

Almost finished with my front (only) disc brake conversion.
I'd been gathering parts and money for parts for a while now.
I started Monday and drove it again Wednesday.

http://www.vosaclub.org/uploads/blinkfront.gif
Before

http://www.vosaclub.org/uploads/100_2005.jpg
After

http://www.vosaclub.org/uploads/100_2015.jpg
2" narrowed CB adjustable beam
CB disc brake kit
2" drop spindles.
New links and pins
Dual circuit upgrade
I also have an anti-sway bar that I may or may not rush to try out.

http://www.vosaclub.org/uploads/100_2011.jpg

http://www.vosaclub.org/uploads/100_2025.jpg
All that money and effort and it looks about the same.
That's ok...it rides great!
No more driving around like I was racing slalom...to avoid any and all bumps in the road.
It stops VERY well even with no proprtioning valve.
I got it to lock up (which the car had never done before), but I was applying panic pressure.

I need to re-engineer the reservoir mounting and supply lines.
My alignment feels pretty good....I'll get it checked.
I also need to go over every fastener and bend over locking tabs...check wheel bearings...yada...

It's a brave new world with no more adjusting.

Very pleased! :)

[exzonie]

Bad ass, I'm jealous;)

[Turbo Farviknugn]

So I take it that you got another rod for your pedal assy ?

Looks GREAT there is a difference looks slightly lower in the front.

[mk-Zero]

Bout time Louis! :D
Yeah, with the 2" beam and droped spindles you end up almost no narrower (maybe 3/8"/side or so) but the ride is much better and with the disks there is no comparison in the power and smoothness. Good stuff! :)

[BLASTER]

Hah!
Man it drives GREAT (guess I got the toe close).
I need to go up a click on the beam adjusters.
Getting a little tire rub on the top of the fender and the tire and jack and stuff are not even back in yet.
I really wanted to go 3" narrow on the beam, but suddenly it would have costed a couple hundred more.

I am really pleased how this has turned out! ;)

[BLASTER]

So I take it that you got another rod for your pedal assy ?

Apparently they're all the same (length).
I used my OG.
I found out I have four to choose from.
Who knew?

Seeya tomorrow there Nick.
I need to check out your reservoir.

[BLASTER]

http://www.vosaclub.org/uploads/100_2981.jpg
YEEHAW!...disc brake dust...almost like a real car! :lol:

[mk-Zero]

You need to trim you fingernails :D
And clean your wheels, lol

[BLASTER]

I washed the monsoon off of it today...actually did trim some nails today too! :D

The brakes are working splendidly.
Hit the corners of the sway-bar a couple times on the road as well as the tire well on some parking blocks a couple times...DANG! (not severe)
No proportioning valve and they work great.
Don't even use the motor as a brake assist anymore, much.
It was necessary with the drums.

$$$$ well spent!

[murz]

Greetings from Louisiana....:D

[BLASTER]

Hey Murz!
Long time, no see.
What's the good word?
How's the BRAC?

[murz]

Man, ain't nutin to it. Traded the buggy for a 62 vert on fuchs. Just collecting parts for future projects.

You car is looking goooood with the new front end.

American Flier for life!!!!
Murz:D :D :D

[fartfignewtons]

Man, ain't nutin to it. Traded the buggy for a 62 vert on fuchs. Just collecting parts for future projects.

You car is looking goooood with the new front end.

American Flier for life!!!!
Murz:D :D :D

That must have been one bad-a$$ buggy to get that kickin vert!:D

Gorgeous my man!:)

T

[BLASTER]

I've upgraded to mid-twentieth century, US standards with the retrofitting of turn-signals.
Here's a docudrama.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ancPjszSQnU

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x66/BLASTERsk8/last-pic-on-cam.jpg
Wolfsburg West really came through with some really sweet parts, service and tech answers.
Never mind the bum turn-signal flasher they sent me.
'Bout pulled all my hair out over that one.

No more improper lane change citations!

[mk-Zero]

That's awsome Louis! I've been thinking about wiring mine up like that. Do you have a toggle switch to select semiphores vs turn signals? Got a wiring diagram I can see? :)

[BLASTER]

Thankee!
I left the semaphore switch on the column.
Mine's broken off to a nub...looks like a toggle switch now.
I ran all new wires for the turn signals, since I would have had to run an additional wire to the back anyways...leaving the OG wiring intact, but unplugged.
The Samba has all the diagrams you need.
I wired mine like a '61, but with the early 6-wire switch.
Seen above, I printed out the '61 and '58, both Euro and US on a big ass printer at work.
Should make a nice poster now!
VintageBus.com has diagrams too.

Let me know if you have any questions, seeing how I'm an old pro now.:rolleyes:
It's pretty cut n dried.

[fartfignewtons]

Good job! I sure like that custom printed wiring diagram, you should consider selling them that size?:)

I'll take one for a '64 T1!:D

Fitz will be upset that he gets no donuts!:mad:

[BLASTER]

Here at the end of 2007, things are looking about the same for a while now.
Still need a clutch and moslty a TOB.

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x66/BLASTERsk8/my59/myback1anim.gif

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x66/BLASTERsk8/my59/mymotor.jpg

Build it.
Drive it.
Daily it!

Right on.

[gixxer 711]

your car looks fantastic. i am starting to lean toward some eagle 5 spokes now. is your car stock height in the rear?

[BLASTER]

your car looks fantastic. i am starting to lean toward some eagle 5 spokes now. is your car stock height in the rear?
Yeah...I think it is stock height...maybe some wussed out springs.
I can't dump it (and don't want to) cuz I wouldn't get it up my steepish driveway.
I have to hit it at an angle as it is and I still get a "zing" off the collector...worse with more bodies in the car.
These 205's can't last forever.
I want to up-size when the time comes.
There's plenty of space and I like the hot-rod rake anyways...not too severe of course.

Thanks for the compliment, mang!

[DJ NOTCHBACK]

Your rims are darker than mine, were they that color when you go them or did they get darker with time?

[gixxer 711]

Yeah...I think it is stock height...maybe some wussed out springs.
I can't dump it (and don't want to) cuz I wouldn't get it up my steepish driveway.
I have to hit it at an angle as it is and I still get a "zing" off the collector...worse with more bodies in the car.
These 205's can't last forever.
I want to up-size when the time comes.
There's plenty of space and I like the hot-rod rake anyways...not too severe of course.

Thanks for the compliment, mang!

i like the rake too. i had the rake on my/brians 62 with polished 5 spokes and 215/65-15s in the back. looked pretty mean and aggressive.

[gixxer 711]

Your rims are darker than mine, were they that color when you go them or did they get darker with time?

yours might be the empi version. of course, i think blaster has had his for awhile. eagle may have lightened up the silver, cuz i remember them as more gray back in the day. i have not seen a new set in a long time.

[BLASTER]

That's called "disc-brake dust"...look into it. :laughing:

I did notice that TJ.
In a certain light, mine get a gold sort of color-cast to them.
Park next to me at the next SAAC meeting and we'll do some wheel studies.

They REALLY sharpened up your Notch, dude.

TJ's are the same American Eagle brand, gixxer.
Mine are at least six or seven years old.

[BLASTER]

GOT A NEW MOTOR!!!!

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x66/BLASTERsk8/100_4926.jpg

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x66/BLASTERsk8/100_4927.jpg






Just kidding...just gave it a bath. :D

All part of a list of stuff to take care while I'm doin a clutch-job.

[notchback65]

Looks Good..:happy:

[BLASTER]

:p Needs a spray-can tune-up.

[miscreantgnomie]

wire wheel those jugs :p

and stop breaking those empi carb mounts :p

[fartfignewtons]

GOT A NEW MOTOR!!!!

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x66/BLASTERsk8/100_4926.jpg

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x66/BLASTERsk8/100_4927.jpg






Just kidding...just gave it a bath. :D

All part of a list of stuff to take care while I'm doin a clutch-job.


Dig your sump!:happy:

I wish my flywheel was as shinny as that!

[BLASTER]

Ok, I thrashed on it Thurs and Fri went for a test drive about 10:00 Friday night.
Wore me out, but I needed this thing to function again.
No time for car-show, resto.
I decided to go B&W on these pics because of the ugly-ness. :D

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x66/BLASTERsk8/BW%201915/100_4932.jpg
While the motor was out I pulled the rockers for an inspection and checked head bolt/nut torque...and added a .010 shim next to a rocker.
Lost interest in replacing valve springs, but bought them anyways and will do that another day.

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x66/BLASTERsk8/BW%201915/100_4930.jpg
Five years and no noticeable wear across the face of rocker tips when you run your fingernail across them.
These are the genuine Porsche 911 swivels with shortened and re-slotted adjuster ends.
Notice the ground down stocker, rockers for clearance.
I had stock pushrods shortened 0.100" by a bud at Kendrick Automotive which gave me a perfect geometry with no shims under the rocker-shaft stands...just like the great Pat Rutledge (RIP) told me it would have.
All confirmed with books and dial indicators.
Thanks Pat!
I don't even use a feeler guage to adjust them (cold).
I just make sure they turn, the pushrod spins and I can't hear them when I move them.

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x66/BLASTERsk8/BW%201915/100_4941.jpg
All back in action with fresh rubber fuel line, engine/body seal, gaskets....doesn't go any faster......oil change....blah, blah....can of carb cleaner...

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x66/BLASTERsk8/BW%201915/100_4945.jpg
The comp header was forced back into service with BBQ pit paint.
The muffler needs replacing, but I want to come up with something different than the restrictive quiet pack or whatver it is.

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x66/BLASTERsk8/BW%201915/100_4934.jpg
This shows the "Truss bar" (aka Kafer bar, aka torque bar) and how it's bracing (triangulating?) the frame horns and making the engine rigid, ending any wheels hop.
The lower bracket was relocated to between the cradle and the frame horns.
Figured that out when I went to put on the j-tubes and they wouldn't fit.
Jacking with the trans-strap added some time too.

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x66/BLASTERsk8/BW%201915/100_4939.jpg
It was a major jigsaw puzzle and a pain in the butt to install.
It is of a very high quality and made in the USA by Bugpack....reasonably priced.

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x66/BLASTERsk8/BW%201915/100_4936.jpg
Here you can see the notched cradle and supre slimey frame horns....a project for whenever the trans explodes.

I'm very pleased at the very solid way the car feels with this Truss Bar.
The US made 1700 Kennedy feels good too with stock Japanese disc.
The "good German" throw-out-bearing IS making noise at about a half depressed clutch pedal....this being one of the main reasons I started taking this thing apart in the first place.
Piss me off! :mad:

Running good otherwise.
Fweem on! :proud:

[fartfignewtons]

Looks great man!:happy:

I was going to run one of those torque bars but decided it was going to be a major PITA in having to relocate my huge ssa, oil cooler and decided to stay with my old school Gene Berg brace.

The BugPack bar definitely looks bad-ssa!:happy:

[mk-Zero]

Nicew work Louis! That BugPack bar looks NICE!!! :)