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Forum: The Lounge 08-14-2023, 12:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,710
Posted By JSH
That is a blast from the past. Growing up in...

That is a blast from the past. Growing up in Michigan there were a lot of kids in my high school driving Chevettes in the early 90's. (or as we would call them vettes as no one in my working class...
Forum: For Sale 05-18-2023, 10:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,069
Posted By Nissandriver
Try car-part.com . It´s a database for junkyards...

Try car-part.com . It´s a database for junkyards across the US.
Forum: For Sale 05-17-2023, 04:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,069
Posted By Ecky
I personally would balance the wheel weight left...

I personally would balance the wheel weight left to right. It probably isn't a big deal, but I'd do it anyway. I'd also wager the OEM alloys are in the ballpark of 9-11lbs, but less is possible -...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 05-26-2022, 08:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,072
Posted By twj347
Whenever I clean and lube my chain, I do a "spin...

Whenever I clean and lube my chain, I do a "spin test" before and after, where I give the wheel a good spin by hand to see how many rotations it will do.

With a dirty chain that hasn't been...
Forum: The Lounge 05-18-2022, 06:39 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,119
Posted By Phase
yup. the humidity is horrible in alabama. it...

yup. the humidity is horrible in alabama. it always baffles me when people here in portland complain about it being humid, or even people showing houses and apartments saying things like '' its super...
Forum: The Lounge 05-18-2022, 03:27 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,119
Posted By freebeard
Did someone say "my first car"? ...

Did someone say "my first car"?

https://ecomodder.com/forum/member-freebeard-albums-my+cars-picture5742-my-first-studebaker.jpg

My first Beetle was a 1958 convertible (black on black) that had...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 05-15-2022, 01:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,045
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
A proper venting may be useful to prevent any...

A proper venting may be useful to prevent any overheating to also become discomfortable for summer rides.
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 05-11-2022, 01:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,045
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
I'd be more concerned about its influence to the...

I'd be more concerned about its influence to the engine cooling.
Forum: The Lounge 05-09-2022, 10:57 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,119
Posted By freebeard
Eola Village is a story in itself. Up to the...

Eola Village is a story in itself. Up to the 1940s it was a horse cavalry post, complete with race track. By the 1960s Amity had a reputation as being 'Little Tijuana', but I think it was Eola...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 04-30-2022, 06:38 PM
Replies: 1,529
Views: 222,748
Posted By Varn
https://www.smythkitcars.com/

https://www.smythkitcars.com/
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 04-28-2022, 08:38 PM
Replies: 1,529
Views: 222,748
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
This ond-style one doesn't look bad either. I...

This ond-style one doesn't look bad either. I remember seeing one in my hometown, and another which was turned from a pick-up to some sort of station-wagon conversion in Pelotas.
Forum: Success Stories 04-26-2022, 10:48 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,453
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
Volkswagen old-school backbone frames were very...

Volkswagen old-school backbone frames were very useful to rebuild older small English and French cars in my country in the '70s and '80s when replacements were on short supply. I have even seen a...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 04-26-2022, 10:27 PM
Replies: 1,529
Views: 222,748
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
I don't know why, but some American cars of the...

I don't know why, but some American cars of the '30s and '40s remind me the Beetle a little.




That is definitely bad-looking. For me it's either keep it stock, or get a MP Lafer instead of...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 04-21-2022, 01:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,627
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
Neither would I. And probably would consider...

Neither would I. And probably would consider either an engine overhaul or a swap if it was the case to keep the vehicle for a long term.
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 04-20-2022, 07:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,627
Posted By nemo
Or remove the air filter and just squirt some...

Or remove the air filter and just squirt some gasoline into the intake, using a pump oil can.
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 04-20-2022, 02:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,627
Posted By M_a_t_t
You can just spray some starting fluid on the air...

You can just spray some starting fluid on the air filter.

Fuel in the oil can cause the bearings to go bad. The fuel thins out the oil a lot. I wouldn't recommend running it at all without...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 04-13-2022, 08:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,435
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
Not sure if my place is the most...

Not sure if my place is the most hypermiling-friendly, but anyway, commutting to other areas is much easier than it would be from other places I considered to move before.
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 04-13-2022, 04:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 772
Posted By freebeard
For the lurkers:

For the lurkers:
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 04-20-2018, 01:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 959
Posted By Stubby79
Big floor jack under the front end, drag or push...

Big floor jack under the front end, drag or push it in to position until you have time to deal with the column properly.

Or just remove the column completely, since its probably only being held on...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 04-19-2018, 05:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 959
Posted By mort
Hi larrybuck, With a steering wheel puller, I...

Hi larrybuck,
With a steering wheel puller, I believe you can pull the steering wheel, and the locking disk is just under the turn signal cam, oh there might be the clock spring in there too. The...
Forum: The Lounge 09-26-2016, 02:28 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 21,484
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
For a project nearing the 90-years old milestone,...

For a project nearing the 90-years old milestone, it's quite impressive that the Beetle's basic concept remains quite up-to-date. Body-on-platform allows relatively cheap repairs and mods that an...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-23-2015, 02:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,331
Posted By dirtydave
I drove from williamsburg, Virginia to Baltimore....

I drove from williamsburg, Virginia to Baltimore. Maryland @55mph.

waze kept telling me about a backup ahead but I never hit it.

everyone else went 90-0

and we got 37mpg in a loaded 2.5l...
Forum: The Lounge 08-09-2015, 12:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,180
Posted By redpoint5
Too many complaints to bother listing them all. ...

Too many complaints to bother listing them all.

One of my biggest complaints is when people pass me on a straight section of road, and then brake hard for corners. I don't brake for corners, but...
Forum: The Lounge 02-26-2015, 11:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,382
Posted By jcp123
No idea about the grilles. Petty blue is...

No idea about the grilles.

Petty blue is attractive, I'd also have to throw my hat in the ring for plum crazy though - my favourite muscle car colour hands down.

And it SO has to be a 4-speed....
Forum: The Lounge 02-25-2015, 09:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,382
Posted By user removed
1. I don't think any will fit, the 55 is close...

1. I don't think any will fit, the 55 is close but I don't think it has the lower-wider taper of the truck.

2. I'm pretty sure the original superbird nose was steel, the one I replaced was bent,...
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