New Project for the new year by new member :)

[sarel.wagner]

Now looking into a HUD display as well.... Watch this space

Regards

[karmakoma]

That looks like a bit of fun waiting right there

Imagine hooking up the windscreen washers to the system ,and shall we say, surprising anyone coming too close to the car with a blast of refreshing water

[Dutch_Diver]

Congratulations!!!!!! Now that's a real Project....

[sarel.wagner]

If any body can pretty please....

Looking for this

SYP417.jpg

Available in the UK, not in SA.

Regards and thanx

[Dutch_Diver]

Do you have a maker & model number? I can get delivered to a UK address and then posted to you in SA if that helps....?

[sarel.wagner]

Hi Dutch,

It is from http://www.directcarparts.co.uk/buy-car ... 22137.html" or http://www.motorspeed.com/store_main.as ... ct_id=3908"

Model: Autostyle SYP417

Your help would be greatly appreciated

JamesD69 brings in stuff from UK from time to time, he also offered help. See: http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... =2&t=15094

Regards

[sarel.wagner]

Hi Dutch,

It seems that James is only in the planning stages for his shipping and ordering process, also not even sure if there will be space to add it into. Can we go ahead with buying and posting. Its about £35. I can do an EFT transfer to you and sort the shipping/postage as well plus some beer mony for the effort.

Regards

[sarel.wagner]

Update on the project..... Got some panels and both doors from Irna, its from a '66 T1, also the 4 fenders and a deck lid and bonnet. Thanx Irna, will pick the goodies up this weekend

Spoke to the supplier regarding the HUD display, they will order one for me and awaiting a rev counter and digital dash so soon the dash layout and design can start.... Got most of the wiring harnass from ISIS, so now the delivery wait is on :/

Rgrds

[sarel.wagner]

Gearbox and wheels

Planning for them wheels with the 2006cc motor spinning to about 5500rpm on 225/45/18 wheels, what do I need in the gearbox and diff? Bugger??

Regards

[bugspray]

Im soooo envious of this project. dude when its up and styling, first refusal to buy, and I def.wanna go for a ride.

[sarel.wagner]

thanx Bugspray. A ride any time, will drive down in it... selling it, not me thinks :/

Talking about it and planning it, but still have to pull it off

Rgrds

[sarel.wagner]

Gearbox and wheels: Hope to heck I'm not hitting myself with a plank here

Max rpm 5500, speeds in MPH

gearspeed.jpg

[sarel.wagner]

And the same again this time cruising speed of 120kph at 3750 rpm, same final ratio of 3.875

gearspeeds2.jpg

[Tony Z]

225/45/18 I think that might be a bit of an issue to get to fit. Try aim for a tyre with the same OD as stock. Then it will def fit under the arch.

[sarel.wagner]

Tony, if I use standard 6x15's that is same as 150/100/15 in modern speak.

Comparing 150/100/15 to 225/45/18 there is only a -66.91mm difference or -3.13% (smaller)
Comparing 150/100/15 to 225/40/19 there is only a -57.8mm difference or -2.7% (smaller) or in the 19" version within 3kph at the same rpm.

Ideally it needs and 8" or 8.5" wide rim or even 9" Now the issue is 150mm wide vs 225mm wide. Will have to play with the offset and drive shaft length as well as beam width. The '67 comes standard with ball joint front end and dick brakes in front, drums rear side. The idea is to upgrade the front disks and do disks in the rear, also to slam it, as much as possible with these tyres.

Any insights?

Rgrds