Type 1 -68: Old, Low & Damn Slow. Norwegian Project

[DrLaban]

Hi guys,

I wanted to share my project with you all
This is a short version of my ongoing project so far...

This is my second Air Ride project. I think you all remember my old project

So.. whats happening now?
Well early last year I came over a very good 1968. The only rust I found was around the jackmounts.
But the enginebay didnt look to good FIRE!

After some hours work the engine looked a bit better and it worked like a charm. This season I am going to use this engine but I have planned to build a new one next winter.

This is the car BEFORE I started my air ride project.

So.. whats the plan? Primer & Chrome!

I am going for a RESTO/ROD look. The body is going to be painted with gray primer. The wheels will be painted with red primer....and all the chrome --> Smoothie hubcabs, fender trim, mouldings, bumpers etc.

Wheels? 4,5" steel in front and 8" widen steel in the rear.
Tires? 135 in front and 185/60 in the rear.

Whats happend so far?

Two boxes with "joy" from Pete

Bodylift in November:

Then the fun started

Narrowing my beam 4":

Sandblasting:

Rear mounts:

Fixing the only rust

Shaving

Tonight I started shaving the front fenders and doors.

Finished

I am going to install door poppers so let`s shave some more

It took some time to make the sheetmetal fit perfectly, but it turned out pretty good.

Welding finished. One door to go.

Tonights update

I spent some hours in the garage tonight. And got a lot done

Transmission, bags, käfer cup bar etc. in place.
I think the result was pretty ok

*Update*

Completed my transmission today.
Converted to short axels, new bearings etc.

...5...4...3...2...1....LIFT OFF

No updates for some days. Got the flu
Anyways.. I had to do something in the garage so last night I hooked up the rest of the Air Ride and was able to test it

Temporary install. All these parts are going to be installed under the hood in front.

After connecting the battery I was ready for the first "test drive". Everything was working 100% and no leaks

Slammed it is laying flat on the ground (physical) and on top I got 23cm under the car. That's what I call a DROP, baby!

So, when I get rid if my flu I will get some tires on and be able to test it even more.
And best of all, finally get started on the body.

<FONT SIZE=""3"">*Sunday update*</FONT>

It was a sunny day in Oslo today so I wanted to spend som time OUTSIDE the garage for a change
Started to work with the body. Almost no rust here either SWEET!

This isn't to bad for a car that haven't been restored since it was new in 1968

Inside.. only some surface rust.

Workin' in the sun

Sunny in Oslo this weekend. So I took the car out of the garage and worked outside instead of inside the garage.

Started working on my inner arches in front. Need some more space for the front suspention after narrowing it.

Instead of just cutting out a part I sliced it and hammered it in shape. This is a picture early in the process.

Gasfiller finally gone. Last layer with bondo is on. Finito baby!

Started some cleaning of useless holes in the inner arches

Then some REAL fun. After modifying the inner arches etc.. I was ready to try on the body again. I had a BIG smile in my face when I sat down behind the car an saw this FAT ass!!!!!!! YEEAH BABY!!

Still, the car will be a bit lower with the correct tires..

FINALLY PAINT!

I finished the first two layers with primer tonight (inside the car)
Very pleased with the result. I took some time before I got the perfect roughness in the primer. Correct mixture of paint/thinner and adjustment of the paint gun.

*Update*

Last layer of primer inside the car tonight.
So.. a little "sneak peak" mates???

*Update*

A LOT of work was done on the car today. The car is now sanded and ready for paint. Just have to sand the last bondo tomorrow.

I also sandblasted the engine bay after the fire. I thought it was much more work, but it wasn't so bad after all.

I put primer on all the inner arches and the backend of the car.

Before I closed the garage for tonight I sprayed the last layer of paint on the wheels.

FINALLY! WHEELS, BABY

I think this will be AWSOME on the car

Mmmmmmm

195/65-15 on 8".

<FONT SIZE=""5"">Phat boiii</FONT>

I mounted the wheels on the car tonight. *BIG SMILE*!!

..and with the correct tires, touchdown!

YOU GOT CAMBER???

Not much on the ground.. hehe

Got the new steering wheel tonight. Allready sanded and primed as we speaks.

*Update*

Last night I sprayed the last layer of bondo. Going to sand this today and the car is then ready for paint tomorrow.
I got two days off at work now so I will get a lot done

More chrome trim is installed on the dash. Around the speedo.

Did some more "color coding"

And another little Køstom "thing"....

Hmmm.... what's happening..??

I give you.... the Apple ashPod

Of course in the same rust red color. It is a PERFECT fit inside the ashtray.
Had to do some minor modifications to make it fit.

The 60Gb ashPod'en will be connected to a 4-channel amp and a hidden front system and a subwoofer.

Well guys. Tomorrow is the day.. the car is ready for the paint booth
Worked on the car the hole day and I will start shooting primer tomorrow morning.

Before I quit tonight I painted and assembled my steering wheel.

Stay tuned!

Ok, folks. A lot of progress with the car. Almost finished painting the body.
I am not going to show the hole car before all details are done. But here's a sneak peek of one of my "secrets" More to come, so just stay tuned

Thats the short version. Now I`ll keep this thread up to date

Modified by DrLaban at 10:46 AM 4-26-2008


Modified by DrLaban at 6:42 AM 4-20-2009

[edubA2seattle]

I am so very excited about this build.

I followed your cabby to the end, can't wait for these results. First off, you do great work and I love your design so far. I really wish I had these skills.

[watgolf]

Wow! Amazing work.

[wannabaja]

WOW.

[avw4me]

you sir are doing a good job!

[DrLaban]

Thanks guys!

I am also pretty excited 'bout this project. It is my first project where I have been doin' everything myself.

I will be lifting the body on to the chassi this Sunday, if it's not raining outside.

I got some more "secrets" outside the car which I will show you all when eveything is painted and mounted

[73VWSuper]

Amazing, great job!

[hoodride]

love it man

[veedubbed314]

WOW that is one sick ride your building. Keep it up! I love it!!

[DrLaban]

Installed the engine last night. Without a scratch *puhh*

The time is running from me guys. I am supposed to be finished with this car for Bug Run i Mantorp/Sweden, which is 6-8 of June
If all parts arrive in time and nothing is happening I THINK I am going to make it

I also ordered a upgrade of my air suspension some days ago.

5 gallon tank (the one I got is 2 gallon)

Two Viair 380 Chrome compressors (got one 280 Chrome today)

Stay tuned!

[Archaeopteryx]

Greetings from Kongsberg.

Looks really good, mate. The wheels look stunning, and I'm loving the colour coding.

[mr. tony]

yeah thats looking awesome... i love where you are going with this!

[86westy]

tuned in and awaiting updates

[water&air]

the only appropriate reaction is

outstanding!

[Fallsjetta]

[The Nick]

the AshPod is priceless! you do awesome work, i can't wait to see the finished product!

[DrLaban]

Thanks guys! All this feedback gives me a boost to finish this build in record time

[Kraftw3rkJetta]

this is an awesome build. makes me want to ditch my watercooled and get some air cooled

[DrLaban]

Another angle...

[Fallsjetta]

are you planning on rolling that rear fender at all just for some added clearance?

[DrLaban]

Quote, originally posted by Fallsjetta »

are you planning on rolling that rear fender at all just for some added clearance?

Nope, I got all the clearence I need hehe
If I raise the car I get more..

[Fallsjetta]

Quote, originally posted by DrLaban »

Nope, I got all the clearence I need hehe If I raise the car I get more..

Now why would you do something like that?

Looks good, I'm jealous

[RafCarre12]

Quote, originally posted by Fallsjetta »

are you planning on rolling that rear fender at all just for some added clearance?

why? its already perfect. To be clear, that is the full down position on his airbags and not his driving height.

[Fallsjetta]

Quote, originally posted by RafCarre12 »

why? its already perfect. To be clear, that is the full down position on his airbags and not his driving height.

oh, i was under the assumption that you guys were cool enough to drive that low...

[DrLaban]

Quote, originally posted by Fallsjetta »

oh, i was under the assumption that you guys were cool enough to drive that low...

One problem though... the car is laying on the ground in front

[itzakad0ozi3]

man so crazy

[Tr0p1c_6er]

Badass!!!!! Now just raise the trans a little and it will be on the ground in the rear too!

[philsburydonuts]

x1000000000

[71DubBugBug]

wow keep up the good work!
oh and old project was HOT

[Florida Flow]

sick!!!!

[DubsMcGee]

this is fantastic!

[carbalicious]

Did you do anything to the pan head so the the front can lay all the way out
Due to the fact that the beam will hit the ground before your pan does

God thats why I love link pins

And what hight are you going to roll this thing if the bags are just to lay it out when parked then thats a lot of money just for that

you should try and make it scrap pan while rolling

In front and back

Looks good besides that

With my trans lift I sit in the ass about as deep as you static dropped


Modified by carbalicious at 8:00 PM 4-29-2008

[DrLaban]

Quote, originally posted by carbalicious »

Did you do anything to the pan head so the the front can lay all the way out Due to the fact that the beam will hit the ground before your pan does God thats why I love link pins And what hight are you going to roll this thing if the bags are just to lay it out when parked then thats a lot of money just for that you should try and make it scrap pan while rolling In front and back Looks good besides that With my trans lift I sit in the ass about as deep as you static dropped Modified by carbalicious at 8:00 PM 4-29-2008

I haven't done anything to the pan head..yet. I plan to do something with it when I rebuild the front beam next winter. I am going for a dual bag beam.

I am also going for a 2" tranny lift next winter. Can't take it all out the first season hehe

Regarding the roll hight.. it will be low. maybe 1" higher than slammed. The reason for the air ride is to be able to raise it when something unexpected stop me on the road.
The roads in Norway are VERY crappy!!!

[von funkenstein]

i like what i'm seeing here....

[Wooddy]

oh my god !!!

this will be soooo beautyful !!!!

I like the big wheels in the back..