Who needs a stinking top?!?!?!?
New Header: Cabrio Render
Rocker Stiffening
On the Move Again
A bit over two years ago, we moved to our current home. I really thought I would get more done with the Ghia, but sometimes life has other plans for you.
We moved here in November 2016 with our two kids.
A month later, we adopted two girls and maxed out our bedroom space.
But we didn’t stop there. On June 20, 2018, we welcomed Zachary to the world.
This home is not big enough for the seven of us. It was time to sell. We close on April 3, 2019.
So once again, the Ghia was pulled out and moved to a friend’s garage for a few months.
Why a few months? Our new home is not fully built yet.
There is a nice big garage cooking though (12 foot ceilings; yes!)
So… this brings me to my point. After taking with my better two-thirds, we are going to get this project going after we get settled in. We also decided we are going the full-time roadster route. What’s more fun than a 225HP go cart?
Like a good friend of mine said…
Modern Classikk Paint Line by Dave Kindig
I recently learned Dave Kindig has partnered with AzkoNobel to create a custom paint line called Modern Classikk. I’ll be keeping my eyes on this.
Belt Grinder by Multitool
Here’s a cool attachment from Multitool. It turns nearly any bench grinder into a belt and disc grinder. This could be quite handy to have in the garage.
They come in several sizes. This one is the 36×2 version.
Portable Paint Booths by Mobile Solutions
What do you do when you need a full capable yet temporary paint booth at your location? Rent that bouncy house that was at the last birthday party your kids attended!
Well, not exactly, but along the same idea. Check out the portable paint booths by Mobile Solutions.
Model MES23X15HDLT comes standard with the below features.
- 1 23X15HDLT Fully Enclosed Portable Paint Booth
- 12 Fresh Air Inlets Paint Booth Pads (along with covers)
- 3 Exhaust Portable Paint Spray Booth Filters
- 1 Automobile Entrance
- 2 Employee Entrances
- 2 Spray Equipment Access Panels
- 3 Rapid Air Release Slots
- 4 Emergency Exits
- 8 Tie Down Straps
- 1 Storage Bag
- 2 4000 CFM Air Movers
- 1 Minor Repair Patch Kit
- 1 Serial Number along with Production Date
- 1 Year Limited Manufacture Warranty
The Exhaust filters used exceed the 98% capture efficiency. EPA 6H Rule
Engine Du Jour: CB Performance 2332cc
175 hp
180 ft/lbs. of torque
#2242 Eagle Racing Camshaft
1.25:1 Rockers
Dual 48 WEBER IDA Carb Kit
Panchito 044’s w/57cc CNC Chambers
Magnaspark II Distributor
MSD Blaster 2 Coil
MSD Plug Wires
1 3/4″ A-1 Low Down Exhaust w/Bombshell Muffler
5.5″ Super Race Rods
#1303 Lightweight Flywheel
Stage-1 Clutch
3-wire vs 4-wire Branch Feeder
3-wire feeders to detached structures that had no other parallel metallic pathways(eg. conduit, water and gas piping, communication cabling, etc.) were allowed up until the 2008 NEC code cycle.
From then on, 4-wire feeders have been required.
4-wire feeders to panels in attached structures have always been required.
3-wire feeder to detached(no longer allowed as of 2008):
4-wire feeder to detached:
4-wire feeder to attached structure:
EFI System: CB’s Gen4 Naturally Aspirated Kit
Even thought about stepping up to electronic fuel injection to complicate your VW’s simple carbureted engine? Even though EFI does add several extra components to your system, you can’t deny its benefits.
Check out this system from CB Performance —-> HERE
Under Hoist Stands
A pair of these (or more) are extremely handy to have, but at $130 each the cost would add up fast.
I’m thinking I can build these with some inexpensive angle iron centered around these (or something similar). I’m always down for a project. The images are links to the products.
1-1/8″-7 Hex Nut, Plain Finish, Grade 2 Steel, Right Hand
1-1/8″-7×2 ft., Threaded Rod, Steel, Grade A, Plain
