The bug project...
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 1:29 pm
's up all?
Seeing as how the first batch of my parts arrived at my mate in the US today, I've decided it's a good time to start a thread about my slowly-progressing bug project...
I'll keep it up to date with info, pics, and plans as it moves along.
What's been done so far...
We've got my German-import (LHD) '67 sunroof bug, which has had it's 1600 replacement engine sold.
I purchased a rather rare '68-only US-only double-springplate IRS bug earlier this year, for much more money than what it was worth.
This bug will soon appear on your table as cutlery...
The IRS is being meshed into the b/j front-end.
The badly-cracked pan and papers were donated to a friend as future payment, and the suspension is stashed at his place.
By the way, you can buy some of the parts from this bug.
Offered 
A new engine has been put into the works, and after having the block heat-painted, it wil be built.
1796cc 76mm Stroker crank, 1mm cut, balanced, Pertronix electronic ignition, etc.
To this I'm adding new custom cal-look tinware, with upgraded fan and oil cooler, twin 40mm Kadron carbs, detailed intake manifolds, custom fittings, all detailed, with Ti retainers, and super tin.
The gearbox, a custom Brazilia 'box, will be getting a custom ratio 4th gear, which will be welded to 3rd. Hardened keys will be used, a super-diff fitted, and billet side plates fitted. It will then be detailed.
Synthetic oil will be used, as before, in case you're curious. Runs better.
New CV joints, with uprated 22mm driveshafts will be fitted.
All nuts and bolts will be changed to hex-nut, and will either be s/steel or Cadmium plated - decision to be made.
The pan will be cleaned up, rust-proofed, and sprayed with a protective matt paint - black.
Urethane reinforced bushes will be used throughout, and CB Rhino mounts used for the tranny, steering coupler, and IRS arms.
Porsche IRS arms and possibly 944 discs are pending, which will replace the current 4-disc system.
4-stud will be changed to 5-stud.
The front beam retains it's stock length, and uses two Avis adjusters. The rear will again drop 1 spline.
Gas shocks, and dampener are being fitted.
3/4 sway bars with uprated clamps front and back.
CSP Torque bar and engine brace are being fitted.
That's the story in short.
I'm overbuilding my bug so that down the line, I can fit an uprated engine without worry. This is going to be my toy, so I want it perfect.
Most of this kit is on it's way, the rest is being organized.
Cheers, N.
Seeing as how the first batch of my parts arrived at my mate in the US today, I've decided it's a good time to start a thread about my slowly-progressing bug project...
I'll keep it up to date with info, pics, and plans as it moves along.
What's been done so far...
We've got my German-import (LHD) '67 sunroof bug, which has had it's 1600 replacement engine sold.
I purchased a rather rare '68-only US-only double-springplate IRS bug earlier this year, for much more money than what it was worth.
This bug will soon appear on your table as cutlery...
The IRS is being meshed into the b/j front-end.
The badly-cracked pan and papers were donated to a friend as future payment, and the suspension is stashed at his place.
By the way, you can buy some of the parts from this bug.
Offered A new engine has been put into the works, and after having the block heat-painted, it wil be built.
1796cc 76mm Stroker crank, 1mm cut, balanced, Pertronix electronic ignition, etc.
To this I'm adding new custom cal-look tinware, with upgraded fan and oil cooler, twin 40mm Kadron carbs, detailed intake manifolds, custom fittings, all detailed, with Ti retainers, and super tin.
The gearbox, a custom Brazilia 'box, will be getting a custom ratio 4th gear, which will be welded to 3rd. Hardened keys will be used, a super-diff fitted, and billet side plates fitted. It will then be detailed.
Synthetic oil will be used, as before, in case you're curious. Runs better.
New CV joints, with uprated 22mm driveshafts will be fitted.
All nuts and bolts will be changed to hex-nut, and will either be s/steel or Cadmium plated - decision to be made.
The pan will be cleaned up, rust-proofed, and sprayed with a protective matt paint - black.
Urethane reinforced bushes will be used throughout, and CB Rhino mounts used for the tranny, steering coupler, and IRS arms.
Porsche IRS arms and possibly 944 discs are pending, which will replace the current 4-disc system.
4-stud will be changed to 5-stud.
The front beam retains it's stock length, and uses two Avis adjusters. The rear will again drop 1 spline.
Gas shocks, and dampener are being fitted.
3/4 sway bars with uprated clamps front and back.
CSP Torque bar and engine brace are being fitted.
That's the story in short.
I'm overbuilding my bug so that down the line, I can fit an uprated engine without worry. This is going to be my toy, so I want it perfect.
Most of this kit is on it's way, the rest is being organized.
Cheers, N.
