356A Coupe restro
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Do the straight cuts lose less power?
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Perhaps a little bit, we need a back to back test on the same motor, any takers
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The engine in all its glory, scheduled for its first start and run on Tuesday in in well over a decade
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Picking it up on Thursday!
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Picking it up on Thursday!
1963 Karmann Ghia
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
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Bitchin' motor!
Have you warned the neighbours about the Sebring alarm clock?
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noun
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2. an unbranded calf or yearling.
Origin mid 19th century: from the name of Samuel A. Maverick (1803–70), a Texas rancher who did not brand his cattle.
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Will be a wonderful sound to wake up to, what more could they ask for
1963 Karmann Ghia
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
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Gregg that does look a special motor. Really nice job hope it goes in and starts first time.
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RHD 356A coupe super 75 106954
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Looks very cool. Is it normal for the fuel pipe to past over the fan?
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The position does look slightly out but it is very much dictated by the hard line angles which feed the carb and fuel pump. The line is clamped onto the bracket for the bellows which has moved it down, but the bellows are not being used.
Julian at Reap Automotive has finished the gauges ready to ship. The Tach is now electronic rather than cable driven.
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Julian at Reap Automotive has finished the gauges ready to ship. The Tach is now electronic rather than cable driven.
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1963 Karmann Ghia
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
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Picked the engine up this morning and now delivered to mate up with the car next week. Only just fitted in the back
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1963 Karmann Ghia
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
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Probably a slightly easier install in the daily than in the 356
Really nice looking motor, that exhaust looks interesting as its got more standard sized silencer boxes compared to other sebring systems i've seen.
Love the tall velocity stacks too, great wor,
How long till CLM? eek
Really nice looking motor, that exhaust looks interesting as its got more standard sized silencer boxes compared to other sebring systems i've seen.
Love the tall velocity stacks too, great wor,
How long till CLM? eek
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Another month would have been ideal, especially given the upholsterer broke a rib and is working at half pace. I will keep pushing
1963 Karmann Ghia
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
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Long days and evening, but getting there
All the glass is fitted including the doors. Will ghet some door pics tomorrow
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This was state of play yesterday so almost done today. Obviously went for a complete carpet rear. The carpet kit was good quality but needed a lot of trim. My seat rails are not original which caused some head scatching trying to fit carpet
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Electrical
Fitted all the front and rear lights, horn, reversing light etc. Wipers, fuel level indicator tomorr0ws jobs. Gauges done but are stuck with Royal Mail waiting to be delivered.
All the glass is fitted including the doors. Will ghet some door pics tomorrow
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This was state of play yesterday so almost done today. Obviously went for a complete carpet rear. The carpet kit was good quality but needed a lot of trim. My seat rails are not original which caused some head scatching trying to fit carpet
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Fitted all the front and rear lights, horn, reversing light etc. Wipers, fuel level indicator tomorr0ws jobs. Gauges done but are stuck with Royal Mail waiting to be delivered.
1963 Karmann Ghia
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
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As mentioned the door glass and frames are fitted. Everything works as it should.
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Even the wing mirror required modification to allow it to push out far enough to see behind and not leave a very unsightly gap.
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Car is moving 20 miles up the road this morning so we can fit the engine, brakes, new transmission mounts and finalise the electrics
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Even the wing mirror required modification to allow it to push out far enough to see behind and not leave a very unsightly gap.
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Car is moving 20 miles up the road this morning so we can fit the engine, brakes, new transmission mounts and finalise the electrics
1963 Karmann Ghia
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
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Truly epic : )
Can't wait to see it finished. Make a video of it running / driving if you can when it's done.
Can't wait to see it finished. Make a video of it running / driving if you can when it's done.
1959 356A T2 RHD.
Original UK - 500th AFN sale.
Vin 108544
Original engine 1600cc standard - P75269 (missing)
Current engine 1955 1500cc - P35778
Car is awaiting restoration.
Originally silver with red interior
Many oxide induced ventilation holes.
Original UK - 500th AFN sale.
Vin 108544
Original engine 1600cc standard - P75269 (missing)
Current engine 1955 1500cc - P35778
Car is awaiting restoration.
Originally silver with red interior
Many oxide induced ventilation holes.
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Hi Greg
Looking really good.
Would love to know where you got your carpet.
Regards
Drew
Looking really good.
Would love to know where you got your carpet.
Regards
Drew
1944 Porsche Type 82 Kubelwagen Sold
1959 A RHD WUF 810 Sold
1959 A LHD Convertible D Sold
1959 A RHD UK car Sold
1959 A RHD South African car in the workshop now
1959 Messerschmitt Kr201 close to completion
1959 A LHD Convertible D the final project
1959 A RHD WUF 810 Sold
1959 A LHD Convertible D Sold
1959 A RHD UK car Sold
1959 A RHD South African car in the workshop now
1959 Messerschmitt Kr201 close to completion
1959 A LHD Convertible D the final project