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get_nick · 02-20-2009, 12:40 PM

good luck with the build.

probably a lot less likely to get stolen too...

E_SolSi · 02-20-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AHHVTEC

and the motor comes out super easy i think its just 4 bolts

yep... takes about 15 minutes lol

thats pretty much the first step for anything you want to do on those cars

want to replace the alternator (or generator on older models)? pull the engine
want to put headers on? pull the engine
want to put a new radio in? pull the engine
want to change the brakes? pull the engine

newb · 02-20-2009, 01:37 PM

^ Lol. It is nice how "plug and play" they are.

Calesta · 02-20-2009, 01:45 PM

Nice. I was going to try and find a Karmann Ghia shell and then drop an EJ22 into it for Katie. It's an interesting chassis to work on.

efhondakid · 02-20-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by newb

The "beam" is the front suspension setup. Narrowing them lowers the car, and widening them raises the car. You can buy em, or get a kit to narrow your own. As you research suspension, itll be one of the first things youll find.

The width of it does not raise or lower it. A narrower front beam is good for lowered vehicles so you can run a wider than stock wheel and still clear the fenders. Wider for lifted for the same reason so you can run a taller tire and for more stability.

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Originally Posted by eg6sir

yea.. i'm sure i'll see something about it.. luckily i have a Haynes manual for it (was in the car) .... so that'll be really helpful seeing i've never really worked on one before

but uh.. no real updates on the bug yet.. still havent taken out the motor, i'm gonna have to get it in the garage to do it...

Do you have the king pin or ball joint front end? They make drop spindles for the ball joint. Go with an aftermarket disc setup, then you can do a wide 5 conversion too.

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Originally Posted by AHHVTEC

well lowering is real easy on those just turn the bar a few times.

Requires some cutting and welding but yeah that is the basic idea.

eg6sir · 02-20-2009, 02:00 PM

well, i dont have anything yet.. the shell i have i am selling.. looking to get a 66 or under

newb · 02-20-2009, 02:41 PM

Why dont you keep your shell, and trim it out with the older stuff that you want?

eg6sir · 02-20-2009, 02:51 PM

eh.. i dont want a 71 w/ 63 parts.. i want a 63, but i'll take a 66 or under.. resale value my friend.. if and when i sell it, it will be worth more

efhondakid · 02-21-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by eg6sir

eh.. i dont want a 71 w/ 63 parts.. i want a 63, but i'll take a 66 or under.. resale value my friend.. if and when i sell it, it will be worth more

Try to find a split-window or oval-window, those are the ones that bring the bucks, so if you can find one for cheap snatch it up.

eg6sir · 02-21-2009, 09:16 PM

yea.. but i'm sure i wont find one for the price i'm looking to spend on a shell.. if i did, of course i'd get it

SlushboxTeggy · 02-23-2009, 12:35 AM

I was looking for one for a project car for awhile before I gave up. These things get top dollar in my area even for the shittiest ones.

George777 · 02-23-2009, 12:37 AM

Seems to be the case in most places. My brother is a HUGE VW enthusiast, and he had a hard time finding a decent shell when he was doing his project. He ended up getting one that was in decent shape, and it cost an arm and a leg--before the motor work.

eg6sir · 02-23-2009, 10:30 AM

i'm in CA... shouldnt be too hard to find one with minimal rust..

George777 · 02-23-2009, 10:49 AM

New England takes a toll on old cars. You can get tetanus from looking at a lot of the older cars up here...

Cashizslick · 07-01-2009, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by E_SolSi

i know the guy who made this

its sick... fully built Corrado G60 engine, custom geared tranny, Porsche brakes, custom tail, ton of other stuff i cant think of at the moment
it might actually be at the car show im going to today, if it is ill try to get some pics

Rims are porsche boxter ?

eg6sir · 07-01-2009, 06:53 PM

looks like 911 turbo wheels..

no updates at all.. funds arent allowing for this project right now.. plus i still havent sold the shell or found one i want..

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