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08-28-2006 02:10 PM #1
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well.... this one dude in town has one with a 383 stroker <seems to be the going way these days> in an old bug
ill try and snag a pic or 2 i know its currently classified under project but hey what car is ever "done" ?!....scooter
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08-31-2006 12:03 PM #2
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I think the vw rods are kinda' kool. Just for your info check out this link to "OUR" favorite parts supplier http://www.speedwaymotors.com/produc...40&dept_id=948 and then all you need is the bug
. Now if they make A/C for a vw engine, I'd be set.
Jim
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08-31-2006 12:50 PM #3
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Best site I'v found is:
www.airspeedparts.com/garage/hebrod/hebrod.htm
or
www.airspeedparts.com,...then click on hebrod.
this guy is GOOD
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09-06-2006 02:32 PM #4
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Hey Old Hippie, as a matter of fact they do make AC systems for the beetle. You have the standard A/C with a bolt on pump system and an under the dash fan & core unit. Bit bulky, but it works! Other option, my personal favorite, and if you live in a less humid part of TX, are the window mounted swamp coolers. There are a few re-pop units out there that work like a dream and they are definatly easier to instal, not to mention the pure nostalgia factor.
As for that Heb rod, man, I hate that guy for bein so damned good! lol Damn nice job tho, yet another source of inspiration for my lil beastie.I dig ALL cars, old & new, whether they were hammered out of american iron, German steel, or Japanese tin cans. Being unable to appreciate them all is missing out on a world of great things.
But thats just my opinion.
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09-06-2006 08:38 PM #5
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Can you give more details on the "swamp coolers" I am grappling with a need for A/C in an open roadster and bought a $40 "ice-cooler-blower" but it is bulky. What is a swamp cooler?
Don Shillady
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09-06-2006 09:20 PM #6
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VINTA...22702760QQrdZ1
Works on the principle of evaporation of water and air movement (ram effect). Designed to hang at the top of a partially open window, probably wouldn't work on your roadster very well.Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
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09-06-2006 10:43 PM #7
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www.airspeedparts.com
This site RULES.
Geoff peterson does some AWESOME Work...
www.airspeedparts.com
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09-07-2006 08:37 AM #8
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Yes it does, I have Air Speed bookmarked on my computer... I have been following the Hebrod build for a while and talked some with the builder... What an awesome Hot Rod... I will definately be using a few of his ideas on my build...
Just an update on my project... Bought this nice set of 35 Ford wires the other day...
Dave Brisco
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09-06-2006 08:45 PM #9
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i think a swamp cooler is a air scoop that you put in the window of you ride and blows air inside as you drive. ive seen them on ebay, correct me if im wrong
Harmon
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10-09-2006 10:01 AM #10
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I really like this VW look, found on VolksRODS.com
I need to put this tunnel ram SBC under the hood, ahhhhh, trunk lid.
Right after I finish my '50 Stude Retro-Rod.
http://www.angelfire.com/super/1950bulletnose
This is a Photoshop rendition.
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10-16-2006 11:47 PM #11
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I'd like to make a stude amphibious some day. Front end is like:
begging for it..
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10-17-2006 04:18 AM #12
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10-17-2006 05:10 PM #13
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Seen at the Abbotsford BC Canada TradeEx Show
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10-17-2006 10:03 PM #14
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I love the whole look of the brown bug. He really did a fantastic job on all the elements.
Don
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10-20-2006 09:25 AM #15
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i saw this car at the vw classic in irvine.
Originally Posted by 1950bulletnose
Seen at the Abbotsford BC Canada TradeEx Show
everytime i see it i think of tony montana saying "cock-a-roach"
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