Matt_B
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Started geting the interior in - really want to get to Stanford this year (Stanford was our first trip 2 years ago!) - even if the van isn't finished be nice to get the first weekend ender the belt in the "new" van 
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Matt_B
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Got the rear bench seat back from the carpenter - pleased with his work
Also covered the cargo area in a carpet (proper car one that is rot proof) - think it looks pretty good, not OG I know but the white plastic'y coverering was in a pretty bad way.
Loads more planned for the weekend ahead - I really want to get to Stanford Hall
Also covered the cargo area in a carpet (proper car one that is rot proof) - think it looks pretty good, not OG I know but the white plastic'y coverering was in a pretty bad way.
Loads more planned for the weekend ahead - I really want to get to Stanford Hall
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Nice to see PUH coming together again !
Matt_B
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Busy day today......
Hopefully he should be usable for next weekend at Stanford!!
Hopefully he should be usable for next weekend at Stanford!!
Rich
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Great project, looking nice. Always good to get them back to original colours!
Can you put up a pic of your oil lines on the case please? I'm wondering how you've managed to clear the engine mount bar, as it was impossible on mine!
Rich
Can you put up a pic of your oil lines on the case please? I'm wondering how you've managed to clear the engine mount bar, as it was impossible on mine!
Rich
bananacustard
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Great to see it out and about the other evening Matt 8) . Look forward to seeing it with the interior.
Might even make it to one of those Horsham meets.
Might even make it to one of those Horsham meets.
Matt_B
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Hi Rich, a chunk had to be removed from the support bar, not too much that it would impede it's integrity, and then a series of fittings to get the angles right - I'll try and get some pictures tomorrow for you
Good to chat with you the other night Jeremy - maybe see you in Horsham one Saturday ;-)
Good to chat with you the other night Jeremy - maybe see you in Horsham one Saturday ;-)
Rich
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Cheers buddy, yeah I had to remove a chunk as well, but did it differently to you.. will look forward to the pics, as I do need to get another engine mount bar at some point (this one had a few repairs)
VivaSkegVegas
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Looking spot on dude
Matt_B
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Hi Rich, tried taking some pictures but nothing really comes out well enough to show it. What bit in particular do you need to see?
Rich
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Ah that's ok, I don't *need* to see it, was just curious.. its tough once the engine is all installed I know.. I was looking for a pic like mine, you can see how I've done it:
Matt_B
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Well after a few long days managed to get him together for Stanford Hall....
Just the roof and a bit of a slap with the lowering stick required
I'm really happy with all the sound-proofing - can hardly hear the engine at 60mph, and can have a conversation with my wife sat in the back - far better results than I was expecting
Just the roof and a bit of a slap with the lowering stick required
I'm really happy with all the sound-proofing - can hardly hear the engine at 60mph, and can have a conversation with my wife sat in the back - far better results than I was expecting
very very nice 8)
AGC
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It was good to have a chat with you both on Sunday... Van looks great
Matt_B
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Well the van has been running great, new engine will have its first service this weekend, also treated him to a new exhaust:
Lets hope it runs and sounds as good as it looks
Lets hope it runs and sounds as good as it looks
Matt_B
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Quick oil and filter change today and fitted the new exhaust - looks great, fitted very well, sounds great too - not too loud and seems to run a bit smoother too.
Matt_B
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Quick update on the engine, went to see Andy @ Classic and Race today to put the van on the rolling road now it is fully run-in and had a service.
Figures were quite good - 61BHP at the wheels which Andy equates to about 95BHP at the fly wheel, also plenty of torque.
He also said that it was the most he'd seen out of a VW flat 4 on his rolling road
The van drove great, plenty of torque which is all I really wanted to haul our camping gear around!!!
Graph below...
Figures were quite good - 61BHP at the wheels which Andy equates to about 95BHP at the fly wheel, also plenty of torque.
He also said that it was the most he'd seen out of a VW flat 4 on his rolling road
The van drove great, plenty of torque which is all I really wanted to haul our camping gear around!!!
Graph below...
Matt_B
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What a mission getting the TH drop spindles on and wheels rolling :?
The front dropped about 4.5 inches so the 14" wheels and commercial tyres rubbed really badly! Changed to 15" wheels and 175/65 tyres gave another inch of drop - they rubbed badly too! So ordered a pair of coilover shocks to lift the front end up a bit - worked a treat and still looks cool 8)
Just driven the van home for the workshop this morning - feels like I'm driving a boat - it's so wobbly!! Hopefully getting the tracking and camber will sort it out - booked in for next Monday.
The van is sitting really nice - I'll get some pictures up when it stops raining!
The front dropped about 4.5 inches so the 14" wheels and commercial tyres rubbed really badly! Changed to 15" wheels and 175/65 tyres gave another inch of drop - they rubbed badly too! So ordered a pair of coilover shocks to lift the front end up a bit - worked a treat and still looks cool 8)
Just driven the van home for the workshop this morning - feels like I'm driving a boat - it's so wobbly!! Hopefully getting the tracking and camber will sort it out - booked in for next Monday.
The van is sitting really nice - I'll get some pictures up when it stops raining!
