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

[DIE TRYING]

holy ****. that looks like some sort of comic book super villain's elaborate creation to aid in world domination.

[veedubbed314]

I just saw that front end in VW world and they want something like 1500 bucks for it. It looks good, but certainly not cheap.

[DrLaban]

Just wanted you to know... I am back in action

I ordered new lower tires and white walls yesterday. That will give me additionaly 30mm of drop in front and rear. Think that will be pretty awsome.

The guy that have constructed the front suspension is now brainstorming regarding how to narrow that "thing".

Untill then I am going to do some tiny modifications to my ball joint. Today the suspension is on the ground, so I need to make some "room" for the extra drop from the new tires.

Thinking about shaving off these parts and weld it.

[carbalicious]

naa just drive it that low it will grind itself off LOL

[DrLaban]

LOL! True. But I'll think I will do it the controlled way

[71DubBugBug]

Quote, originally posted by DrLaban »

LOL! True. But I'll think I will do it the controlled way

[carbalicious]

sooner or later your beam with be in half as it is LOL

you ever thought of slapping a LP bulk head on it or pie cutting it


Modified by carbalicious at 11:50 AM 9-3-2008

[DrLaban]

Quote, originally posted by carbalicious »

sooner or later your beam with be in half as it is LOL you ever thought of slapping a LP bulk head on it or pie cutting it Modified by carbalicious at 11:50 AM 9-3-2008

Yepp. In the norwegian build thread I have those two as en option.
But I'll try out this one first and see how that turns out. That's a quick job to do and I'll see the result av an hour or so

[twinscrewcaddy]

just found this thread... awsome work!
i am just now WD40'ing the gears in my head for plans for my '57!
i actually just completed an '89 Cabby for my wife and your Cabby's rear was a big inspiration which I copied the look! and here i am looking at aircooled stuff again, and your at it on an old Beetle too!
NICE!

[DrLaban]

That's cool
Always nice to give others inspiration, as I get inspiration by you guys!

Sometimes I miss my cabby, but if I still had it, this project wouldn't have been a reality, yet.

I got some plans for the v2.0 of the bug allready, but that will not happen for a couple of years And first I have to get the v1.2 ready hehehe

Good luck with the '57 mate!

[sikzslyder]

hello sir... i think ur car is WICKED probably the best build i have ever tuned into...
ok now with that said i have a few questions for you. first off are you running the stock wheels only widened? or did you go for aftermarket ones. if aftermarket where did you find those sweet things

also the ashpod i know you probably want to keep that all to urself, but if you are willing to share the info on how you made that magic happen, i would send you my girfriend from the U.S. hahahha just kidding but i would love to know how you did that well thanks for your time man and congrats on the B-E-A_utiful bug.

[DrLaban]

Hey Mr

I am running 8" widened stock wheels @ rear. In front, 4 1/2" stocks.

Here's a picture after the job was done.

Send me some pictures of your girlfriend and I'll think about revealing the ashPod

[VWralley]

wow, stellar work, just posting to get this in my watched topics

[DubsMcGee]

Forgot about this, A-Arm suspension on a bug would be ridiculous

[DrLaban]

Well, A-arm suspension is not "by the book", but I am not into "by the book" projects

I want to achive two things with a new suspension.
- Awsome suspension travel which will make it possible to REALLY lay "frame"!
- Improved handling/steering.

So, køstom suspension here we come

Got the "almost ready" drawings from the designer today. It seems like the suspension is going into production soon.

[DrLaban]

It seems like the dual shock is the final solution. The last mounts for the a-arms are ready.

The only things that are missing now is the mounts for the shocks (they are now in position) and the mounts for the bags.
The guy who's designing it are missing some info regarding the bags so he can create a functioning air bag in the CAD program.
This for is for testing everything BEFORE he starts the production of the beam for my car. He probably will get the data he needs
from the manufactor of the bag real soon.

[DrLaban]

Gettin' there

Normal mode:

From the side in "slammed" position:

I will be able to "lay frame" with 22" wheels with this suspension, no worries with my 15" wheels then

[Hendudiku]

wow beautiful work sir. If I'm the only one watching this thread, know that I appreciate it.

Modified by Hendudiku at 5:25 PM 9-7-2008

[DrLaban]

Thank you, Mr

Anyone knows any online shops that sell Ankor Wax worldwide??
I need a 5L for the project here in Norway!

http://www.morrislubricantsonl...ct=92

[71DubBugBug]

Quote, originally posted by DrLaban »

Gettin' there Normal mode:

dont know much about bags, but is that not bad for the bag?

[DrLaban]

The bag I am going to use (same as I got in the rear) do not have a problem with this.

[platinumedVR6]

sick. keeping my eye on this

[ajz9415]

Looks Great.

[F11]

very nice !

absolut

[DrLaban]

Got these rendrings today from the guy designing my new front suspension.
The wheels are 17" so imagine what it will be like with my 15's with 165/50 rubber

Slammed 17":

"Offroad edition" 330mm ground clearence with 17s:

I also ordered some upgrade parts for the 'ride yesterday.

Digital display and sensor for all corners and tank:

9 button switchbox for controlling the 'ride:

8 x 3/8" Fast valves

I also ordered new 3/8" air lines.

And my new front and rear tires arrived from Germany

Front tires:

The tires AND wheels are going to be modified before I install them

[VWCoastie]

Wow that is so effing nice! I want this car!

I'm looking to start one, once I get the funds..

[Curt_pnw]

wow this thing has really come along!

good job man.

[DrLaban]

Thanks, mate

I'm doing my best.. hehe. Can't take the creds for the front suspension though.
Accept that I am doing the air part.

[VWCoastie]

How is that front suspension coming along? Does or is it in production or do you have it on..?

Any more body work been done?

[DrLaban]

It seems like the suspension is "for real" this weekend. Since the guy who's making it for me lives on the other side of the country, he will test install it on one of his own car this weekend.

I have started some modifications on my rear fenders. I am trying out some relocation of the rearlights. (a little bit lower and wider) But I haven't found the perfect location yet.

[VWCoastie]

Very nice =]] I cannot wait to see more!

[oopseyesharted]

I dont get in the aircooled area much anymore, but I am glad I did. This is a great car.....nice work man.
It makes me miss my dutch oven........

Of course yours is amazing compared to my old ride, but i love her anyway.

[DrLaban]

A little update.

100 Ft^ of FatMat is on its way from the states. Silence!!!

Yesterday I finally got a pair of original PopOuts Also in good condition.

And tonight I got my new _W deck lid_

Modified by DrLaban at 12:02 AM 9-20-2008


Modified by DrLaban at 12:18 AM 9-20-2008

[oopseyesharted]

Looking good man. Keep us posted

[veedubbed314]

Looks great! What exhaust are you running? I really like it.