TheOPWK

Location:	Mesa, AZ, USA
Joined:	01/07/2009

My Styles

Restorer, Old-School, H.A.M.B., Low Rider

My Crew 5

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January 7, 2009

Vintage Rides

Ride Specs & Info

Ride Nickname:
The Back Burner

Make:
Volkswagon

Model:
Beetle

Year:
1964

Introduction / Overview:

I have had this thing for a LONG time now. Someday I'll get to it.

Drivetrain:

started with a 40 horse. Now has big bore 83mm P&L's, counterweighted crank, Orig EMPI cam, dual port 40 horse heads with bigger valves and a port and polish job. Treuhaft deep sump, valve covers, and dizzy. 6v 200mm lightened flywheel, Sig Erson rockers and pushrods. Dual Solex 40p11 carbs with parabolics stacks sitting on big logo EMPI manifolds. EMPI 4 bolt extractor with the chrome EMPI glasspack.

Chassis:
5 inch narrowed beam, and drop spindles in front. Rear turned down 2 clicks. Porsche 356 B brakes front and rear with polished drums that are drilled for wide 5 VW and small Porsche 5.

Wheels:

Original EMPI 2 peice 5 spokes. Chrome faces with powdercoated barrels. All 4 plus a spare, and 1 extra.

Body:
None yet. Probably black. Maybe a Jag green Everything all stock outside with minor accessories. NOS vent splitters, bumper guards. RHD headlight glass.

Interioir:
converted to right hand drive using a dash and pedal cluster from Australia.Stock style seats and door panels for early vw . Early rubber floor mats. Full EMPI guage package. Big button EMPI wheel, EMPI eiliminator shifter, EMPI grab handles. GHE vent trims. EMPI AM radio.

Lifestyles:
Restorer, Old-School, Show Cars

Comments:

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kastoo

February 6, 2009 08:48

Why did you choose RHD? One things for sure, no rust!

pikesan

January 7, 2009 22:28

Seems like you've got most of the parts you need? Growing up in Cali, I'll always dig old bugs...