Pyrorocketeer Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Well since we broke the rail the other day, and have to wait for parts, (broken cv cage, luckily they are warranted for life lol) I decided to bring in my next project. Not quite Honda related, but still..... Its a 57 ragtop....here are some pics of the mess I've gotten myself into can't wait to start taking the body off this week, and start sand blasting the frame! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranny Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 looks like its been sitting in the sun for a few years , lol. it actually doesnt look that bad though pyro , given the fact its older than us , substantially , lol. a 57 wow , never see any that old around much. still got the gas heater under the front hood? I HATE THOSE FUKIN THINGS , lol. they have no defrost , so you cant defog the window , lol. and if your cold and turn the heat on , youl freeze to death while one leg gets 2nd degree burns , hahaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH6TunerDaniel Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 That thing is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannaBstuntin Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 That thing is awesome. wait.....is that a car??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxscaxx Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 thats badass. what are you doing engine wise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranny Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 hey pyro , theres this show on TLC , little people in a big world. buddy bought a bug with the roof chopped , it looked fukin hard man , i gotta admit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 from the back it looks like those old ford coupes that people chop and cut, so badass. good luck with the project, hope you have a lot of time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrorocketeer Posted November 20, 2006 Author Share Posted November 20, 2006 This is about what i'm shooting for looks wise... They look bad ass chopped. Slight chop, barely noticeable, but an F**king sweet German looker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90Tegtyper Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 hey pyro , theres this show on TLC , little people in a big world. buddy bought a bug with the roof chopped , it looked fukin hard man , i gotta admit. ive seen there house lol i only live like a hour or two from them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrorocketeer Posted November 21, 2006 Author Share Posted November 21, 2006 Worked on it a little tonight, took off fenders and hood. more rust.....sigh..... Need new pans... small hole....lol I have to check, but I don't think thats the right rear apron for this year of beetle.... xxscaxx, I have a few plans for the engine 2.0 bus case and vanagon heads Dtm upright cooling Custom ground turbo cam 96mm flat top pistons, and mahle cylinders stock rods w/ 3/8” arp studs 1 5/8” Sidewinder exhaust modified for turbo garratt t3 turbo 70mm mustang throttle body air to water intercooler Megasquirt, Wolf, or Haltech engine management, not sure which yet I’m gonna try my hand at fuel injection for this setup for a few reasons, cheaper, better fuel economy, ease of tune. I’m not really worried about the engine at the moment tho. It has a stock (from what I can see) 1600 dual port in it now which is a newer engine in itself (late 60’s and early 70’s engine) I’m planning on selling it once I’m done, so I don’t want to go too radical on anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannaBstuntin Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 BIG rear wheels!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90IntegraC1 Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 that's awesome man, post many many pics during the whole project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranny Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 ewww , the pans are ugly man , lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolcat467 Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Looks like a lot of work but also a lot of fun. Good luck with it pyro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranny Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 cut a 45 gallon drum in half twice for wheel wells pyro , lol , tub it out for sure dude , lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 It's going to look like a herbie + knight rider combo. Can wait to see it when you're done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrorocketeer Posted November 21, 2006 Author Share Posted November 21, 2006 Nah I'm not gonna hack it all up, cause I'm not gonna keep it. Worth more that way. If I do pant it black, what colors for interior should I go with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannaBstuntin Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranny Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 i dont know how much parts are for those pyro , but your local steel fab place can make you pans. they can take a sheet and press structural bends in them(the grooves pressed in for strength). than you can bend and cut those to fit. cheaper for you if parts are moocho denaro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrorocketeer Posted November 21, 2006 Author Share Posted November 21, 2006 Nah, parts are pretty cheap for them. I have a set of pans comming in a week or so. They would be kinda hard to make, just be easier to buy a set, weld them in and forget it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrorocketeer Posted November 22, 2006 Author Share Posted November 22, 2006 Well I kinda take that back after tonight..... Started to unbolt the pans (or what was left of them) and found out half of the bolts just spun the "weld in nuts" in the heater channels on the body.....bummer..... So now I have to replace the heater channels (major undertaking, but the second time around is always easier) and spend more money and time in the process..... Also finished ripping out the wiring and what little was left of the headliner. just spent around $500 on sheet metal parts that will just about finish my "frame", and body. also I bought a new $20 ebay hvlp paint gun for shooting on a rust preventative $120 worth of rust bullet (1 Gallon) ^^ bought that special gun for it, because it ruins anything it comes in contact with if not washed immediately after. I had to go to my graduation 2 years ago with silver hands, because I didn't follow directions..... $30 worth (2 lbs) of black gloss powdercoat Still need a good sandblaster soon tho..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrorocketeer Posted November 23, 2006 Author Share Posted November 23, 2006 Did a little more work today and last night, so I'd thought I'd post some pics on the progress..... First I "unbolted" the body. I say "unbolted" because like 5 of the bolts came out, the rest had to be sheared off with an air chisel. Dropped the engine, don't know what to do with it yet.....we have a total of 3 just sitting in my garage..... Wheeled the pan out body was surprisingly light... like my bro and I picked it up with one hand each..... lol Now i'm out to remove some pans! I'll post more pics, when I'm done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90IntegraC1 Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 awesome. how old are you?? how did you get so much experience with cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrorocketeer Posted November 23, 2006 Author Share Posted November 23, 2006 I'm 19 still. I've gotten most of the mechanical know how from my dad (he is a mechanic). The rest I've just picked up over the years, welding, body work, engine building, painting. the painting and body work, I've been perfecting over the past 2 years with my other beetle, and my job, where me and one other guy restore old trucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrorocketeer Posted November 23, 2006 Author Share Posted November 23, 2006 Well I got the pans off finally Lol and I just love this pic, talk about camber..... Also this afternoon, I removed the brake lines, shifter, pedal cluster, ebrake cables and lever, I'm gonna call it quits for today, and eat some turkey. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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