My Buggy Project

[ADEY T25]

Heres how it looked
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b1d930b3127cce9ad6c85fffb30000004610
But too much of this
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b1d930b3127cce9ad6bb8cbfc10000004610
This
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b1d625b3127cce9aeabb728a110000004610
And This
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b1cc25b3127cce9bb2df7da4e90000004610
Took its toll:( resulting in a bent beam and snapped gearbox mounts (and rotton pans and framehead)
So here we go

[SlackDub]

still, better to have had your fun out of it.. havnt driven mine for over a year :(

good luck with sorting it...

:)

[ADEY T25]

Body off
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d811b3127cceb11be1acb58d0000001610
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d811b3127cceb11be67074fa0000001610

And the start of the new chassis Porsche IRS instead of Swingaxle

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d809b3127cceb171aca978060000001610
New panhalfs and channel section instead of weedy steel floors
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d939b3127cceb2390481dd5d0000001610
Trial fit the wheels for measuring up tyre sizes
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d907b3127cceb2a90089d26f0000001610

[SlackDub]

*edit* just seen your mention of picklefork braces :)

looking good

[ADEY T25]

Oops 20mm spacers needed
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d907b3127cceb2a9010992770000001610
Outriggers and channel section completed
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d632b3127cceb4175a5d56c20000001610
Yum Yum
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d632b3127cceb4175a30d79f0000001610
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d632b3127cceb4175a36d7990000001610
Bling Bling
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d738b3127cceb6b5d0214fa40000001610
Couldnt decide on an off the shelf front cage none of them seemed to look right so i made one
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d738b3127cceb6b5d04aceff0000001610

[ADEY T25]

Another trial fitting before i make the picklefork braces
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d738b3127cceb6b5d03ece8b0000001610
Mmmmmm mirror chrome paint
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d738b3127cceb6b5d38c0f900000001610
Another idea created over a teabreak Revcounter in the roll bar!!!:cool:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d738b3127cceb6b5d0dece6b0000001610
Thats it so far when i've finished fabricating it will be stripped down again and the chassis is going to be powdercoated.

[ADEY T25]

Originally posted by SlackDub
Adey, the bar you have between the shock tops.. are you gonna drop it down to the gearbox cradle forks? It'll totally eliminate wheel hop on hard launches if you do :)
Yep they've already been done ;)

[billybob]

That is looking really nice. What colour is shell going to be?
ps Nice to meet you in Cornwall.

[ADEY T25]

Similar colour to the chassis, still classified at the moment;)

[FireDancer]

Looking good. :D

[ADEY T25]

Todays installment
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d704b3127cceb710719980d30000001610
Rear Antiroll bar

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d704b3127cceb710718780cd0000001610
Front cage is completed:cool:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d704b3127cceb710718180cb0000001610
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d704b3127cceb71180d9e03f0000001610

[FireDancer]

Originally posted by ADEY T25

Rear Antiroll bar


:confused: So this time it's not going to be an off-roader then. :(

[ADEY T25]

Not entirely but it will be capable;)

[ADEY T25]

Todays Installment
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4ce23b3127cceb7ea288570dc0000001610
Rear seat support and lap belt bar
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4ce23b3127cceb7ea2950b1a10000001610
Made a battery tray too, thats going in the front of the passenger footwell

[ADEY T25]

And today, Back to the bare bones, double check all the weldings been done and grind off any excess
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4ce22b3127cceb79e77d2a9a50000001610
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4ce22b3127cceb79e77d0a9a70000001610
Change of plan on the powder coating aswell, gonna paint the chassis body colour:cool:

[ADEY T25]

Gone for sandblating today:) i should get it back wednesday so i etch prime it and paint it at the weekend:eek:

[ADEY T25]

Heres Thursdays installment, Back from the blasters and just been Etch primed
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4ce26b3127ccea84c9365fbed0000001610
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4ce26b3127ccea84c936dfbe50000001610

[FireDancer]

It's looking really good. :D Are you going to use one big sheet of aluminium for both sides of the floorpan and the underside of the tunnel?

[ADEY T25]

No 3 bits, 2 pans and the centre spine that way you can remove the middle section on its own

[ADEY T25]

I couldn't wait till tomorrow so i painted it tonight:cool: :cool:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4ce29b3127ccea87c36d535360000001610
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4ce29b3127ccea87c3682b4510000001610
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4ce29b3127ccea87c370b75700000001610
The photos don't do the colour justice its actually a pearl blue and looks the bollocks

[krustybug]

looks very bling bling, cracking job done there.
Wish i had a bloody garage, been fitting a heater channel on the 70's bug in the front drive with the satans kids pissing about at the end of my drive:mad: :mad:.
Got all my engine stuff now will start the build during the cold winter eveningsStraight cut cam gears 'growl growl':D :D :D

Will speak to ya soon.

[ADEY T25]

I know mate when i get the Porsche in that will be growl growl times 2:D

[ADEY T25]

All being well this weekend i want to get the rear arms painted and on and the box in

[ADEY T25]

Todays installment
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4ce28b3127ccea8645f736d8e0000001610
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4ce28b3127ccea8645ea52dc00000001610

[billybob]

Impressed:)

[ADEY T25]

The only real dilemma i've got to think about now is the Exhaust, i'd love a Turbo thomas system but that is out of my price range:(
I'm thinking along the lines of bike cans or homemade silencers

[krustybug]

Ooof single circuit master cylinder looks dodgy to me :D :D, Have you been showing Amber how to make brake pipes then.
Whens the big paint job then?

[ADEY T25]

When the chassis is done i can wheel it out and start on the body

[ADEY T25]

Originally posted by krustybug
Ooof single circuit master cylinder looks dodgy to me :D :D, Have you been showing Amber how to make brake pipes then.
Whens the big paint job then?
No she can't grip the flaring tool:D Had Dorinda operating allen keys earlier though;)

[FireDancer]

Originally posted by krustybug
Ooof single circuit master cylinder looks dodgy to me

I was thinking the same while looking at the photos. You're using 944 discs all round aren't you? The 944 MC bolts right in, and I can recommend it. :D

[ADEY T25]

944 on the rear and beetle on the front, and got something up my sleeve for the exhaust now to;)

[bmx_matty]

got me a tube frame buggy project today.....944 rear irs/brakes beetle front;)
i'm liking yours..looking very proffesional:cool:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/bmx_matty/Frame.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/bmx_matty/buggy1.jpg

gonna take a while but will be worth it:D

[ADEY T25]

Nice one, i've seen that one before

[bmx_matty]

don't know wether to go drag,race,off road,custom or daily!

its a long termer so it'll be different and well done.........well thats the plan:rolleyes:

[ADEY T25]

Build it to how YOU want it not any particular style;)

[ADEY T25]

Gearbox is back in:)

[Adoo]

Originally posted by bmx_matty
got me a tube frame buggy project today.....944 rear irs/brakes beetle front;)
i'm liking yours..looking very proffesional:cool:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/bmx_matty/Frame.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/bmx_matty/buggy1.jpg

gonna take a while but will be worth it:D


He He, looks good dude :D

[ADEY T25]

Rear arms and springplates on today, pics tomorrow:cool:

[BeetleBoyBlue]

Im liking the look of your buggy Adey, im collecting parts to complete my Mantaray and the projects on here are giving me some much needed inspiration. It seems to take forever to get all the right bits together but when you see them all put together like on yours it looks like the hard graft is worth it!
Keep up the excellent build, cant wait to see it finished, nice one!

[ADEY T25]

Cheers;)

[ADEY T25]

Todays installment:cool:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4ce36b3127ccea8943487b3e10000001610
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4ce36b3127ccea894348032d60000001610

[J's VW]

Lookin Good.

:cool:

[ADEY T25]

Trial fit on the engine so i can make the exhaust system ;)
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4ce36b3127ccea8920084f3610000001610

[spaceboy]

Ade,I really have no excuse for not having seen the painted chassis have I??? I promise I'll pop round for a brew.........another home built high quality car for the club :D you cant beat the feeling off achieving a nice moter,with no professional help can you??;)

[ADEY T25]

Feels good don't it ;)

[ADEY T25]

Made the exhaust today
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4ce39b3127ccea8b405237d600000000610
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4ce39b3127ccea8b4051efc6d0000001610
Stood back and thought yyyyyyyyyyyyyes then looked again and thought YOU TWAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When the body is on they will be infront of the rear lights so i've got to alter them:(
Plan B looks just as good though;)

[Cleverchap]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by ADEY T25
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4ce36b3127ccea8943487b3e10000001610

So what involved to get this lot to bolt together...or is it just bolting the standard IRS shafts to the 944 hubs??

[ADEY T25]

944 driveshaft with a beetle joint on one end the rest is a nut and bolt job

[Cleverchap]

Cheers for that. (44 drive shaft cause of the increased rear Track due to alloy arms?

Its looking very nicely put together, best of luck for getting it finished off:cool:

[FireDancer]

Originally posted by Cleverchap
Cheers for that. (44 drive shaft cause of the increased rear Track due to alloy arms?

944 driveshafts are the same length as type 1 driveshafts.

[Cleverchap]

Originally posted by FireDancer
944 driveshafts are the same length as type 1 driveshafts.

So why the increase in track if 944 Alloy arms are used??

[FireDancer]

Originally posted by Cleverchap
So why the increase in track if 944 Alloy arms are used??

Is there an increase? I'm using 944 driveshafts on my Baja, and they are definitely the same length as T1 driveshafts. Maybe it varies depending on the ages/model of the 944?

[Cleverchap]

I thought Alloy A-Arms increase rear track, thats what I've been told......thats why steel 944 arms are getting rare as they are a direct replacment.

If its nowt to do with the drive shafts then it must be something to do with the hub, i guess. Sorry for crashing your thread Adey but we need to know!!:D

[ADEY T25]

Alloy arms are 70mm wider so the driveshafts are longer. Non turbo driveshafts are the same length as T1.
S2,Turbo and 968 are longer

[FireDancer]

Originally posted by ADEY T25
Alloy arms are 70mm wider so the driveshafts are longer. Non turbo driveshafts are the same length as T1 s2,Turbo and 968 are longer

Thats handy to know. Thanks. :D

[Cleverchap]

Enlightenment :)

[ADEY T25]

Made the handbrake cables today, fitted em, put the rear discs and calipers on and made the rear brakepipes:cool:

[buggyben]

dont mean to be nosey but how much do you reckon the floor pan cost you to do start to finish you have given me the idea of going down the checker plate route . does the midland buggy club still happen are they going to utterly at donnington i fancy the idea of joining the club

[guz]

they're very much alive and well,
i'd be surprised if they aint at Utterly.

[ADEY T25]

Midland Buggy club has kind of died but Notts Buggy Club is still alive and well
Cost i've stopped counting
Steel to semi spaceframe, about £60 ally about £50 odd

[buggyben]

are they going to have a stand there? how much is it to join

[ADEY T25]

Yes and its FREE
look at the NBC page here www.dubliminalvwclub.org.uk

[bmx_matty]

do you need a floor for an mot?

i'm thinking about a clear perpex floor!!! all the important bits will be bolted down to bars/beams..just wondered if you needed a solid floor?

sounds like you're doing a top job:cool:

[ADEY T25]

I wouldnt have thought so if you go semi spaceframe, as long as all the vital parts are fastened to steel.

Anyway todays pics
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4ce02b3127ccea963bcf838c00000001610
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4ce02b3127ccea963bcd1b9d90000001610
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4ce02b3127ccea963bcbdb9b50000001610
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[greengod]

that looks dogs danglies,

just started on my buggy. one of last apple green GT bugs. now 12.5" shorter:D

[ADEY T25]

;)

[ADEY T25]

I've had some wicked ideas while building this, when i've got all my outstanding jobs done theres gonna be something completely off the wall coming out of that garage;)

[ADEY T25]

Originally posted by greengod
that looks dogs danglies,

just started on my buggy. one of last apple green GT bugs. now 12.5" shorter:D
What bodyshell have you got?

[ROBERTO]

have to say from the pics the level of detail loooks sooo good...you could eat ya food of it

[ADEY T25]

Put the beam on today, just need to replace the ball joints and Track rod ends then it can all be built up and put back on the floor:cool:

[judgie]

Originally posted by ADEY T25
Todays installment:cool:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4ce36b3127ccea8943487b3e10000001610
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4ce36b3127ccea894348032d60000001610
hello mate
not meaning to sound big headed but check your clerance between the bar and the frame horns and the drive shaft on full bump.i built a brace very simaler around 1303 drive shafts then put on 944 ones and on full bump they fooking hit the bar.still got to sort this out.
cheers rob

[ADEY T25]

Already checked when i dry built it;) Just looked at yours, the bar connecting the shock towers is higher on mine, it sits on top instead of inbetween

[judgie]

easy mistake to make ,o well we learn by them.
cheers rob

[greengod]

Originally posted by ADEY T25
What bodyshell have you got?

not got one at mo. JAS speedkit will be coming shortly, i am soooo poor

[ADEY T25]

:eek:

[ADEY T25]

Front beam is painted and on now all i need to do is replace the track rod ends and the ball joints

[Richie Brown]

Looking good mate. Any updates.???

[ADEY T25]

Cheers, not touched it this week apart from the ball joints hopefully i'll have it on the ground in the next week or so

[ADEY T25]

Bought new track rod ends this week and a set of Autometer gauges i love ebay:D

[ADEY T25]

Fitted the trailing arms and front brakes and bled them all today, Relaquered the front rims and painted the tinware. This week i want to get the tyres fitted and get the chassis on the floor

[ADEY T25]

Tyres fitted and wheels on http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4cf34b3127cceaacd5c120f540000001610 :cool:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4cf34b3127cceaacd5c198e6f0000001610
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4cf34b3127cceaacd5c098e7f0000001610
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4cf34b3127cceaacd5cf38e850000001610

[ADEY T25]

Next job is tidying the engine up then i'll get that fitted and get started on the tub:)

[negative pitch]

looking great :)
looking forward to seeing the tinware on.
did you paint or powder-coat the front bumber etc ?
steve.

[ADEY T25]

Painted the chassis and powdercoated the other bits apart from the rear arms and beam

[Richie Brown]

It looks brilliant mate.:D

Keep the pics coming. This is a good bit of inspiration for all the buggy owners on here. ;) :cool: :cool:

There are going to be some real nice buggies coming out next year.;)

[bmx_matty]

Originally posted by Richie Brown
It looks brilliant mate.:D

Keep the pics coming. This is a good bit of inspiration for all the buggy owners on here. ;) :cool: :cool:

There are going to be some real nice buggies coming out next year.;)

or the year after;)

tis looking very good:cool:

[ADEY T25]

Tinwares painted now. Mirror Chrome:cool:

[negative pitch]

wanna see the tinware !!!.........get them pics up !!:D ....please ?:cool:

[SlackDub]

:eek:

this is coming on aint it!!!

looking really good... Keep it up!!!

[ADEY T25]

Its on hold at the moment for a couple of weeks (wifes car needs lookin at) but after that i'll get started on the shell:cool:

[Jazzzyj]

so... damn... schweeet!
-J

[poshbuggers]

Don't know if this will be of interest to you buggy builders but I am breaking Porsche 924/924 Turbo models which have the steel swing axle IRS arm setups and antiroll bars.

Loads of other VW/Porsche use parts available like the master cylinder, front struts etc too.

Isn't that a Porsche A/R bar on the rear of yours Adey?

[ADEY T25]

certainly is;)

[ADEY T25]

Today i've made the dash insert and mocked the car up again prior to painting the shell, pics later

[ADEY T25]

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4cc24b3127cceab10941ba2a90000001610
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4cc24b3127cceab1094f023720000001610
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http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4cc24b3127cceab10aa28a2850000001610

[ADEY T25]

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4cc24b3127cceab1052fb231a0000001610

[ADEY T25]

If everything go's to plan the shell should be in paint for the end of December:cool:

[ADEY T25]

Seats turned up today:) all i can say is WOW there won't be any pics of those till they are in:cool:

[negative pitch]

Ade...what warning lights have you used on the custom dash ?
cheers .
steve.

[ADEY T25]

Ally faced jobbies from Vehicle wiring products

Todays installment
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4cc33b3127cceabdd7560006a0000001610

[ADEY T25]

If everything go's to plan it should be in primer this weekend:)

[dubman]

good work dude :) like it

[ADEY T25]

;)

[guz]

primer piccies ? ;)

[ADEY T25]

Maybe tomorrow the shell bonnet and side pods are primered and the inside of the shell is basecoated ;)

[misterecks]

Any news or is that it 'til the new year??

[ADEY T25]

Latest update, silver basecoat on and i'll be top coating and laquering on monday.

[guz]

...and the piccies ?

you tease !!!!

[ADEY T25]

I'll take some on monday, theres nothin to see at the moment apart from lining tape primer and silver;)

[Mike D]

Originally posted by ADEY T25

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4cc24b3127cceab1095c7e2ed0000001610


Adey, did you build the cage or is it a bought one? i'm after something similar for mine..

it looks to be coming on nicely :D

Cheers,
Mike :)

[ADEY T25]

Built it :) In fact the only work on the Buggy that i havnt done myself is the Sandblasting and powdercoating

[ADEY T25]

As promised, Thanks for your garage Phil;)
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4cc06b3127cceaba0df9342ce0000001610
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4cc06b3127cceaba0dfd1428c0000001610
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[negative pitch]

WELL NICE PAINT JOB !!.
should look brilliant when its on.:)

[PHIL*]

another beauty painted in the chop shop
pics dont do it justice . they dont show the pearl ..

[spaceboy]

;) looking good that, not bad for a amateur !!!! :rolleyes:


Sorry folks,private joke :D

[ADEY T25]

;)

[ADEY T25]

Started the ballaching job of flatting and mopping today, hopefully i can get the main tub on the chassis at the weekend

[misterecks]

NICE, looking forward to seeing it knocking about.

[ADEY T25]

Todays Pics :cool:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4cc10b3127cceac47cf5309b20000001610
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4cc10b3127cceac47cf6888b90000001610
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[ballbag]

That looks awesome matey, god i wish i had a garage:(

Doing a fantastic job, just keep it up...

Jay

[ADEY T25]

Thanks mate TBH it is looking better than i ever imagined it would :cool: Can't wait to drive it again

[ADEY T25]

Made a fusebox cover yesterday so tomorrow i can get a bit of wiring done

[danregs]

lookin spanking mate!!!!

wonder who will be finished first?! you or me? ;)

i vote you!! :D

good job matey!

[ADEY T25]

Cheers matey i'm not rushing cos its down to detail now

[Gadget-Man]

Adey

Just gone the whole of this thread and all i can say is....WOW to you buggy. :eek:

It looks the bollocks!!

[BeetleBoyBlue]

Adey
Your buggy is looking mega, i'll be happy if mine turns out 1/2 as well as yours!
What type and diameter tube did you make your cage from?

Cant wait to see it finished

BBB

[negative pitch]

Ade, what type of fuel tank are you going for ? standard beetle tank or spun ? or custom.

[ADEY T25]

the tube is 40mm i think as for the tank its getting a stock beetle one. It would be nice to get it to Dubfreeze but we'll see

[ballbag]

Originally posted by ADEY T25
the tube is 40mm i think as for the tank its getting a stock beetle one. It would be nice to get it to Dubfreeze but we'll see

Are you mad, hope you got some good gloves then matey:D :D

Jay

[danregs]

Originally posted by ADEY T25
Cheers matey i'm not rushing cos its down to detail now

i'm starting to find the same mate

thought putting it back together would be the easy bit!

but, so many decisions to make and gotta make sure everything is done to perfection :D

will be cool to see some more pics when ya got some :)

[ADEY T25]

Not much to show at the moment just fitted and wired the rear lights today

[danregs]

Originally posted by ADEY T25
Not much to show at the moment just fitted and wired the rear lights today

its still progress tho so its all good :)

[ADEY T25]

Bought a new tank today:) chopping it about at the weekend:D

[pheebs'67]

'ent you finished this little job yet Adey? ;)

Lookin' good matey! :)

[negative pitch]

pics of the tank...pics of the tank...:D

[ADEY T25]

Moved the filler to the centre of the tank and welded up the original filler holes, while i was at it i made some spacers to lift the front of the tank to get maximum clearance above the steering damper and arms.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5df28b3127cceac0f2e34c2e90000001610

[negative pitch]

ooooohhh....shinyyyy
looks nice matey
thx for the pic...now I can see.
cheers.
steve.

[ADEY T25]

Removed and refitted the bonnet this week after modifying the fuel sender and painted the headlamps and spots then flatted it again and mopped the arse off it again

[Dubstarr]

Nice one matey. I have moocho respect for anyone who takes on rebuild projects. Looking forward to seeing it at some shows this year.

Will you be having a roof made for it? Hard top or fabric?

[ADEY T25]

Its got a soft top already, just needs a couple of repairs

[ADEY T25]

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5df34b3127cceacd21c9ccc710000001610
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5df34b3127cceacd21c9b4d460000001610
Todays pic,s got the cage fitted and started wiring it all up

[negative pitch]

Ade...what size edging did you use on the tub lip and did you use normal beetle wing piping ?

[ADEY T25]

No, the wing edging is clip on U shaped stuff and the pipiong round the bonnet is bigger than beetle stuff. As for your tank dilemma i'd go for a cut and shut beetle tank i recon if you shave a bit off each side you'll get one in

[negative pitch]

cheers for the tank idea, I will prob go for that one,
on the edging, I ment what size did you go for, I have samples of it in different sizes but not sure which one.

[ADEY T25]

Not sure it was already on the buggy, i've just cleaned it up and refitted it

[ADEY T25]

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5df37b3127cceacd9a07e85c70000001610

Wired the headlamps up today and some of the dashboard. I need to find out the wiring for the switch gear on the column before i can realistically go any further

[negative pitch]

custom dash looks nice Ade, what are you using the extra flip switch on the right for ?
looking forward to seeing this at one of the shows :)

[ADEY T25]

Fuel pump and ignition. I've got an Oil pressureand temp gauges winging their way from the states. I need to work out a centre console of some description to put the 2 gauges and 3 switches in. I've got a few ideas but i need to decide on the right look

[negative pitch]

great idea for the pump switch, I was trying to think of a way myself, coz as soon as you turn on the main kill switch the pump starts. theres a second kill switch which controls the electrics, but it wont work till the main one is on, and the pump is connected to the first, if you follow that :D which would be a pain if I want to just sit there with the only the ice system on (which I still have to figure out :D )

[ADEY T25]

No ice in mine just the sound of the supatrapps :)

[negative pitch]

No ice in mine just the sound of the supatrapps
you might need some ice (not the sound type) for your ears with the supertraps about 3 foot away from your head :D
BBBRRRaaaaaaaPPP...............BBBBBRRRAAAPPPPPPP
noise..cant beat it :D

[ADEY T25]

;)

[ADEY T25]

Gonna go to Newark Autojumble this weekend and see what i can find

[ADEY T25]

The Autojumble was crap :( But since then, the steering column is in so this weekend the plan is to make a brace to support the column and finish the lighting wiring. :ticking:

[ADEY T25]

Column support done, all the lights work ,wipers work and the centre console panel is half done :) Tommorow all being well i'll have the washers, horn and console finished and the other 2 gauges mounted

[ADEY T25]

Here we go :)
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5df11b3127cce9f2466ed578600000016108AcsWzVyzYs_

[negative pitch]

looks the BIZ Ade, what you got hiding under the panel on the left ;)
the dials look the dogs mate.

[ADEY T25]

Fuse box ;) no more grovelling around under the dash

[ADEY T25]

Wirings done :) made the lower column support today and fitted the rear view mirror, not long now :cool:

[West Stabbo Customs]

Alter ego time ;)
Picked up a Facet pump and regulator today, £25 bargain ;)

[West Stabbo Customs]

Pumps on :) Now i've started to measure up to start fitting the seats and its gonna be tight :eek:

[West Stabbo Customs]

I've been a bit tight on the pics recently so heres some as it is now
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5dc28b3127cce90407686f6c100000016108AcsWzVyzYs_
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5dc28b3127cce9040768777f000000016108AcsWzVyzYs_
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5dc28b3127cce9040768577f200000016108AcsWzVyzYs_

[schmeil1]

Looking really good Adey.
Won't be long now :D
Should be getting some updates on my buggy on Friday ;)

[West Stabbo Customs]

Cool ;) Shouldn't be too long now i should have the seats and passenger footrest in this weekend then i can start making the back seat and then get the engine in. There will be a few small finishing off jobs to do after that but not a great deal :) Can't wait

[West Stabbo Customs]

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5dc32b3127cce9068dd824ad800000016108AcsWzVyzYs_

This pic can mean only one thing :) Seats in Harnesses in footrest made. Theres the rear seat to make and a few small details left to do.
Just need to bling the engine up now :cool:

[negative pitch]

bloody hell Ade..you cant finnish yet..what else we got to watch apart from Schmeils buggy which wont be far off me thinks.
lookin good :)

[West Stabbo Customs]

;)
I've got another to build when i get chance
LWB GP with a scorched rear end so if anyones got a buggy arse end kicking around i may be interested ;)

[schmeil1]

bloody hell Ade..you cant finnish yet..what else we got to watch apart from Schmeils buggy which wont be far off me thinks.
lookin good :)
Ade - yours is gonna be a hard act to follow...
...but I'll do my best :D
You planning on taking yours to any shows? Volksworld?

[West Stabbo Customs]

I'll be doing a few this year, Volksworld is a bit of a treck so i'll prob take the company van to that, deffo Stanford, Action north RTTH and a few more.

[schmeil1]

I'll be doing a few this year, Volksworld is a bit of a treck so i'll prob take the company van to that, deffo Stanford, Action north RTTH and a few more.
Looks like I might have to make a trek northwards to check out your buggy then ;) :D

[West Stabbo Customs]

Ran out of gas today so that fooked up welding the headers up :(

[Empi76]

I'll be doing a few this year, Volksworld is a bit of a treck so i'll prob take the company van to that, deffo Stanford, Action north RTTH and a few more.

Why not show the buggy @ the Volksworld show , i think they are looking for more buggys this year !!!!!! mail Ivan with Pics !!!! looking :cool: :cool: by the way !!!!!

[misterecks]

;)
I've got another to build when i get chance
LWB GP with a scorched rear end so if anyones got a buggy arse end kicking around i may be interested ;)

How bads the scorching? Might be able to help you out on that front.

[West Stabbo Customs]

The bit over the engine and the rear seat bit

[misterecks]

I'll have a look at it when you are ready to start if you want, was in the glass fibre business for donkey's years and should be able to help.

[West Stabbo Customs]

Cheers i thought about doing a fibreglass course or something i know where there are some Buggy moulds i could get reasonably cheap

[bmx_matty]

so ade is west stabbo now then!!??

looking googd mate..........i'll have to do the photo build up on mine when i get my arse into gear(or when richie's finished his so i can better it!!!)

[West Stabbo Customs]

Yep started off as a bit of a joke same as Phils VW Chop Shop :)

[misterecks]

i know where there are some Buggy moulds i could get reasonably cheap

Sounds interesting :D

[phils vw chop shop]

a joke :( how dare you ;)

[West Stabbo Customs]

:D
The Crewcab is next in the garage for a freshen up and a heart transplant, its gonna fly ;)

[mr.poke]

long time no see Mr. Man,the Buggy is looking the dogs danglies,I've missed our weekend brain storming ideas since I moved down to Cornwall.I'm hoping to be visiting the old stomping ground before long so I'll come and have a butchers.
See ya soon :D

[West Stabbo Customs]

FOOKIN HELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I tryed ringing you the other day it would be easier to get hold of Lord Lucan!! Hows life treating ya? Get in touch i need a favour off you ;)

[West Stabbo Customs]

Engine pic
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5dc03b3127cce9020b6418b1500000016108AcsWzVyzYs_

[Paul Weeding]

not much left to do now, is there??

[West Stabbo Customs]

Not really, the engine should be back in this weekend then the rear seat needs making, a few brackets here and there and then some loose ends to finish off

[Samage]

Looking ace there, can't wait to see pics of the finished article!

[West Stabbo Customs]

Shouldn't be long now

[spaceboy]

long time no see Mr. Man,the Buggy is looking the dogs danglies,I've missed our weekend brain storming ideas since I moved down to Cornwall.I'm hoping to be visiting the old stomping ground before long so I'll come and have a butchers.
See ya soon :D


Dude,it would be good to see you when you do!!!!!!hope your well man :)

[West Stabbo Customs]

Heres todays installment (thanks Si for lending a hand)
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5dc07b3127cce90d5aa0948c200000016108AcsWzVyzYs_
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5dc07b3127cce90d5aaf7483c00000016108AcsWzVyzYs_
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5dc07b3127cce90d5aaf5483e00000016108AcsWzVyzYs_
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5dc07b3127cce90d5aaf2c90900000016108AcsWzVyzYs_

[negative pitch]

its looking well smart Ade, I see what you mean on the tight fit on the seats, not much left to play with, same as In my buggy, good job Im not to tall :)
you done a realy smart job :D

[West Stabbo Customs]

Cheers i've still got quite abit yet to do

[West Stabbo Customs]

Even though i do say so myself, Yum Yum
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5dc06b3127cce90d0bd83302200000016108AcsWzVyzYs_
I've got to make some kind of exhaust mounting brackets

[Paul Weeding]

looking tres :cool:

[West Stabbo Customs]

Done :) had about 3 different ideas for these but this one seemed to suit the theme better than the others
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5dc09b3127cce90ddea065fc600000016108AcsWzVyzYs_
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5dc09b3127cce90ddea07def700000016108AcsWzVyzYs_

[schmeil1]

Done :) had about 3 different ideas for these but this one seemed to suit the theme better than the others
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5dc09b3127cce90ddea065fc600000016108AcsWzVyzYs_
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5dc09b3127cce90ddea07def700000016108AcsWzVyzYs_
Excellent :D
I agree that solution looks great
:D

[negative pitch]

looks wicked Ade,....pity you cant get the sound on here aswell :D

[FireDancer]

Excellent :D
I agree that solution looks great
:D

Seconded, those are some nice mounts. :)

Is the engine braced to the rear cage? I'm just wondering if you will get any unwanted vibration between the cage and the exhaust. i.e. Should the exhaust be 'soft' mounted to the cage.

[West Stabbo Customs]

I'm down to a list now :cool: Most of it is fiddly bits and i still havn't fired it up

[West Stabbo Customs]

Done a bit more today, Oil breather pipes fitted all the clips ect for the roof and fuel pipes

[West Stabbo Customs]

Tunnel lowerplates fitted, wired the trailer socket on the front, took the rear cage off again and repainted the brackets, power lead from the alternator done the list is getting shorter :)

[West Stabbo Customs]

After a fookin nightmare yesterday, we got the type4 running only to find its fucked :( so today i've put a loaner 1641 in it twin kadrons ect ect to get it up and running.


And yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees i've driven it today :)
todays pics
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5dd32b3127cce90e0420506f000000016108AcsWzVyzYs_
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5dd32b3127cce90e0420287c700000016108AcsWzVyzYs_
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5dd32b3127cce90e0420087c500000016108AcsWzVyzYs_
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5dd32b3127cce90e0420c87c900000016108AcsWzVyzYs_
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5dd32b3127cce90e0420887cd00000016108AcsWzVyzYs_
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5dd32b3127cce90e042f6873300000016108AcsWzVyzYs_
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5dd32b3127cce90e042f7060200000016108AcsWzVyzYs_

[negative pitch]

sweet :hangloose :hangloose

[Paul Weeding]

looks good mate.. shame about the engine... :( any idea what's wrong with it?

[schmeil1]

And yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees i've driven it today :)

I'm feeling v. jealous. Still a way to go on mine. Sorry about the engine. Is it fixable?
Looking good, Ade
:D

[DarkHorse]

Wow!
I just picked this thread up today, it looks amazing!

I'm gonna build a buggy one day, probably about 3 years down the line though.

[West Stabbo Customs]

Not sure on the state of the engine yet i'm going to strip it when i get chance it sounds like the big ends are fooked

[West Stabbo Customs]

Now i've greased the beam up (its been sat for a while) and driven it the suspension has sunk so we've had to raise the front end a little bit. Gonna try for a MOT tomorrow if i get time then all it needs is a couple of little jobs and the rear seat making.

[West Stabbo Customs]

Seconded, those are some nice mounts. :)

Is the engine braced to the rear cage? I'm just wondering if you will get any unwanted vibration between the cage and the exhaust. i.e. Should the exhaust be 'soft' mounted to the cage.


Sorry missed this one, i don't think its gonna make alot of difference the engine and gearbox are solid mounted so its going to catch all the vibes anyway, we'll see ;)

[FireDancer]

Sorry missed this one, i don't think its gonna make alot of difference the engine and gearbox are solid mounted so its going to catch all the vibes anyway, we'll see ;)

Ah, it probably won't make much difference noise wise then. :D

[West Stabbo Customs]

Right then, I took it for MOT today the guy who did it was super strict which as it is its first MOT in its new guise isnt a bad thing.
It failed on Headlamp aim, washer jet inop (it was 10 mins before the test) front numberplate :rolleyes: and the wheels rubbing on full lock.
so i'll be back there tomorrow all problems fixed ready for a ticket :)

[DarkHorse]

At least they are little things easy to fix!

Let us know how it goes!

[West Stabbo Customs]

Its Passed :D Typical though it started raining on the way to the test station :rolleyes:

All i've got left to do now is the rear seat :)
West Stabbo Customs Roll Of Honour

Phil- for the loan of his garage to paint the shell
Gary- (Fellow Notts amateur) for help during the build
Daz- For help in the early stages
Rupert- For helping sort the Type 4

Thanks you guys ;)

[frosty_the_snowboarder]

Its Passed :D Typical though it started raining on the way to the test station :rolleyes:

All i've got left to do now is the rear seat :)
West Stabbo Customs Roll Of Honour

Phil- for the loan of his garage to paint the shell
Gary- (Fellow Notts amateur) for help during the build
Daz- For help in the early stages
Rupert- For helping sort the Type 4

Thanks you guys ;)

and thank you for a great thread!! :hangloose

[kerry w]

just read through the whole of this thread - inspiring stuff.
that is an awesome buggy. bet you can't wait for summer.

[Richie Brown]

Adey

It looks fantastic mate. :hangloose

Nice one on the MOT. ;)

[West Stabbo Customs]

Cheers guys, it had is first outing tonight apart from havin to tighten up the clamps on the steering column
:stupid:
it all went well :)

[DarkHorse]

It looks brilliant! Your thread is an inspiration (one my bank balance doesn't need!)

Well done, looks forward to seeing it at some shows!

[West Stabbo Customs]

One more for the Roll of Honour
Mrs West Stabbo Customs for sewing the rear seat covers for me
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5dd05b3127cce90b4244855a200000016108AcsWzVyzYs_

[FireDancer]

I have been watching this thread from the beginning and I am very impressed with the final result. I'm looking forward to seeing your buggy (winning a prize) at a show this year. ;)

[misterecks]

Looks nice and doesn't seem to mind speed humps too much from what I saw on Saturday :D :D (Derby road ;) )

[frosty_the_snowboarder]

are you going to get some pics on here of it on/off road?? :D

[West Stabbo Customs]

are you going to get some pics on here of it on/off road?? :D

I doubt it, but then again you never know ;) as for the speed humps :)

[West Stabbo Customs]

I have been watching this thread from the beginning and I am very impressed with the final result. I'm looking forward to seeing your buggy (winning a prize) at a show this year. ;)

You never know :hangloose ;)

[thumbscrew]

Mate you wouldnt be able to tell me what type of body shell that was would you, it looks great :)

[West Stabbo Customs]

Its a SWB FF page 48 of the Dune Buggy Handbook with my actual car on page 94 ;)

[West Stabbo Customs]

Now its got a few miles on its time for some mods
First after setting the tracking on giving it some pos camber it understeered if it was pushed so today i've removed the anti roll bar off the front problem solved.
Second the supertrapps look the part but i think they could be strangling the engine so on friday its getting a pair of custom made race cans made for it.
So at Stanford on Sunday they should be on ;)

[charlieabbottuk]

Well done Adey truly outstanding stuff.
Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh at Stanford.

[frosty_the_snowboarder]

still waiting for some pics!! but i guess i can wait to see it in the flesh first :D

[aidan]

woooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!! iwant one :)

[West Stabbo Customs]

TRAUMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fetched the buggy back yesterday sporting a pair of sexyass ART Cans and every so often it developed oil smoke. So i decided it was due to the CSP blanking off the breather on the crankcase so i fitted a breather pipe and filter to the oil filler pipe to see if that sorted it, WRONG it blew all the oil out :mad: So i've ended up drilling the case where the breather box should be and fitting a pipe and filter there, so far so good so its fingers crossed for the morning. Stanford hall or bust

[West Stabbo Customs]

After todays run (being its first of any real distance) i nursed it to stanford a steady 60mph all the way and temp at about 102 degrees, on the way back it was running at 120 degrees so not bad at all. We got within 5 or 6 miles from home and nailed it 100mph and never missed a beat :) all that happened is some oil got pushed out so my breather works but i don't think its quite big enough, so i've got to tap it out a bit more and it should be fine.

[West Stabbo Customs]

Latest pics sporting the new ART exhaust
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5db20b3127cce91287c00876900000016108AcsWzVyzYs_
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5db20b3127cce91287c0e876700000016108AcsWzVyzYs_

[frosty_the_snowboarder]

very VERY cool! and VERY cool exhaust! :hangloose

[charlieabbottuk]

Good work there Adey, good to see it in the flesh.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v707/charlieabbottuk/buggy1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v707/charlieabbottuk/buggy2.jpg

[Samage]

Saw it at Stanford, looks even more awesome up close!

[West Stabbo Customs]

Cheers i don't think i saw you take the pics!!!!!

[StreetBuggy]

How did i manage to miss this thread.

Your buggy looks the tits.

I do have just a few questions.
Did you have any problems with logbook, now chasis is modified?

What size are your front wheels? dont supose they are 17x7 55et
what spacer did you use.

great buggy

si

[West Stabbo Customs]

No i got the book changed first, the front wheels are 17x7 55et if i remember rightly and its running 25mm spacers.

Cheers for the complements dude it will be at Actions 30th

[StreetBuggy]

Thats cool about the log book.
ive built mine and just got it changed to convertable, will have to see if they dont like the mods in the future.


25mm spacers.... i run 10mm and the inside of the rim still catches the shoulder of the bottom trailing arm where it comes out of the beam. i have to stop it off on the stops.
maybe ill try bigger spacers. 25mm ones are so expensive though.

[West Stabbo Customs]

Ebay ;)

[9barnardos]

Ive just spent a complete hour going through this thread and im well impressed. Any bloke that can do this to such an high degree deserves a pat on the back i hope to see this car some time, thanks for that hour of enjoyment

[West Stabbo Customs]

Thanks ;) Check out the 57 resto thread by Phils VW chop shop

[SURGE]

Incredible build up mate, like many others it has me inspired to get cracking on mine.

My body is going to be cast from moulds that have been sitting in a relatives shed, unused, for nearly 30 years! No idea what make the moulds are, looks Manx-ish, and theres even a mould to make a removable fibreglass roof... :eek: can't wait to get some pics together to share with the buggophiles!

Anyway, thanks for the great story and pics, it made for a top read!!

[West Stabbo Customs]

Fantastic, get some pics up

[vw1989]

Just picked this thread up! Great job, looks amazing! I think its a shame you used it offroad before but built it not to now!! Great buggy!!

[West Stabbo Customs]

I had some great fun with it. The 70mph blast down a beach into the sea was one of the most memorable ones :cool: and the leap ;)

[West Stabbo Customs]

Just picked this thread up! Great job, looks amazing! I think its a shame you used it offroad before but built it not to now!! Great buggy!!
I built this the year before so i didn't wreck the Buggy playing at NAS funny though i never actually got to use it off road.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3d933b3127cce9eaaed615b3600000016108AcsWzVyzYs_

[West Stabbo Customs]

Update.

The car handles like a dream, and stops on a penny. The Type 4 engines drives lovely and is effortless, but i want to go faster so the engine i've built to put in my 356 is now going in the Buggy and the 356 is getting something else ;)
New Engine spec
AS41 Case linebored and full flowed
Bottom end dynamically balanced and match weighted
Straight cut Timing gears Scat cam
1641 Barrels and pistons
New heads with a mild porting and heavy duty springs
Twin DCN's
Baja Twin quiet pack exhaust
Type 4 cooler in modded doghouse
and a formula Vee stupid light flywheel

[West Stabbo Customs]

Been busy this weekend and swapped the engines
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5ce23b3127cce94d309fc262c00000016108AcsWzVyzYs_
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5ce23b3127cce94d309fa262a00000016108AcsWzVyzYs_
I've got to run it in now :crazy: