Dumb luck...
- Greg Banfill
- 356 Fan
- Posts: 159
- Joined: Sun Nov 30, 2008 4:32 am
- Tag: I build my cars for me to enjoy, not you
- Location: Nor Cal
- Contact:
Re: Dumb luck...
It's been a while, but I got the engine and trans mocked up.
Tight, but it fits.
2332cc 200+ hp VW power plant.
Going to run a 911 style shroud, etc.
More details here... http://lowbus.com/BB/index.php?topic=287.120
Tight, but it fits.
2332cc 200+ hp VW power plant.
Going to run a 911 style shroud, etc.
More details here... http://lowbus.com/BB/index.php?topic=287.120
Registry Member #30711
54 Outlaw
VW / Porsche - Vintage Warehouse
Parting 55 Coupe
54 Outlaw
VW / Porsche - Vintage Warehouse
Parting 55 Coupe
- Greg Banfill
- 356 Fan
- Posts: 159
- Joined: Sun Nov 30, 2008 4:32 am
- Tag: I build my cars for me to enjoy, not you
- Location: Nor Cal
- Contact:
Re: Dumb luck...
I finally got the seat in too.
Thanks again Dirk.
Thanks again Dirk.
Registry Member #30711
54 Outlaw
VW / Porsche - Vintage Warehouse
Parting 55 Coupe
54 Outlaw
VW / Porsche - Vintage Warehouse
Parting 55 Coupe
- Greg Banfill
- 356 Fan
- Posts: 159
- Joined: Sun Nov 30, 2008 4:32 am
- Tag: I build my cars for me to enjoy, not you
- Location: Nor Cal
- Contact:
Re: Dumb luck...
On a somewhat similar note, I ended up trading the 1720cc that was in the car to another '54 Coupe owner for a VW Paradise built 2276cc power plant with IDA's, MSD, etc.
and a sweet exhaust that I'm going to use on this car. 1 7/8 header with twin Borla's and an oval tip right in the center.
and a sweet exhaust that I'm going to use on this car. 1 7/8 header with twin Borla's and an oval tip right in the center.
Registry Member #30711
54 Outlaw
VW / Porsche - Vintage Warehouse
Parting 55 Coupe
54 Outlaw
VW / Porsche - Vintage Warehouse
Parting 55 Coupe
- Greg Banfill
- 356 Fan
- Posts: 159
- Joined: Sun Nov 30, 2008 4:32 am
- Tag: I build my cars for me to enjoy, not you
- Location: Nor Cal
- Contact:
Re: Dumb luck...
Interior updates.
Auto's International is handling my new interior.
Front seat from Dirk with new color.
Rear seat / parcel area.
Non-perf red headliner
Door panels
Door caps, 1/4 window caps, and dash have been painted red as well.
Auto's International is handling my new interior.
Front seat from Dirk with new color.
Rear seat / parcel area.
Non-perf red headliner
Door panels
Door caps, 1/4 window caps, and dash have been painted red as well.
Registry Member #30711
54 Outlaw
VW / Porsche - Vintage Warehouse
Parting 55 Coupe
54 Outlaw
VW / Porsche - Vintage Warehouse
Parting 55 Coupe
-
- 356 Fan
- Posts: 488
- Joined: Sat Sep 14, 2019 6:10 pm
- Tag: Project Meister
- Location: Atlanta, GA
Re: Dumb luck...
Beautiful work. Are they doing the install as well?
57 356A
68 912
73 911S
66 Land Cruiser FJ45LV
71 Land Cruiser FJ40
79 450 SL
68 912
73 911S
66 Land Cruiser FJ45LV
71 Land Cruiser FJ40
79 450 SL
- Greg Banfill
- 356 Fan
- Posts: 159
- Joined: Sun Nov 30, 2008 4:32 am
- Tag: I build my cars for me to enjoy, not you
- Location: Nor Cal
- Contact:
Re: Dumb luck...
Yes they are handling the interior install, but not the painting.
Once it's back in my hands I'll re-do the wheel back to ivory and make a few other changes as well.
Once it's back in my hands I'll re-do the wheel back to ivory and make a few other changes as well.
Registry Member #30711
54 Outlaw
VW / Porsche - Vintage Warehouse
Parting 55 Coupe
54 Outlaw
VW / Porsche - Vintage Warehouse
Parting 55 Coupe
- Greg Banfill
- 356 Fan
- Posts: 159
- Joined: Sun Nov 30, 2008 4:32 am
- Tag: I build my cars for me to enjoy, not you
- Location: Nor Cal
- Contact:
Re: Dumb luck...
Out back the engine compartment got new upholstery as well.
You can also see the 911 style shrouded VW engine in place as well.
Install had to stop so Auto's Inc. could fit the engine upholstery in...That will be finished off once the interior is done.
Not a great couple of shots, but the twin Borla exhaust should sound good and blend in well (it's been coated since these pics)
You can also see the 911 style shrouded VW engine in place as well.
Install had to stop so Auto's Inc. could fit the engine upholstery in...That will be finished off once the interior is done.
Not a great couple of shots, but the twin Borla exhaust should sound good and blend in well (it's been coated since these pics)
Registry Member #30711
54 Outlaw
VW / Porsche - Vintage Warehouse
Parting 55 Coupe
54 Outlaw
VW / Porsche - Vintage Warehouse
Parting 55 Coupe
-
- 356 Fan
- Posts: 2
- Joined: Thu Dec 15, 2011 3:29 am
Re: Dumb luck...
This car is inspirational. I can't wait to get working on one. Well done.
- Charlie White
- 356 Fan
- Posts: 3143
- Joined: Fri Mar 14, 2008 1:12 pm
Re: Dumb luck...
Greg,
Just saw alll your VW buses earlier in this thread, must have missed the link. Here's my VW bus from the mid-1960's!
CW
Just saw alll your VW buses earlier in this thread, must have missed the link. Here's my VW bus from the mid-1960's!
CW
Charlie White
- Trevor Gates
- 356 Fan
- Posts: 1094
- Joined: Thu Dec 10, 2009 6:52 pm
- Location: San Clemente, CA
Re: Dumb luck...
Hello Greg,
Is your car still in SoCal? Any chance you'll be coming up the 5 freeway through San Clemente if it is? If not, are you going to bring this car to the VW Classic in June? I'd like to see the red interior in person.
Is your car still in SoCal? Any chance you'll be coming up the 5 freeway through San Clemente if it is? If not, are you going to bring this car to the VW Classic in June? I'd like to see the red interior in person.
https://www.instagram.com/trevorcgates/
- Greg Banfill
- 356 Fan
- Posts: 159
- Joined: Sun Nov 30, 2008 4:32 am
- Tag: I build my cars for me to enjoy, not you
- Location: Nor Cal
- Contact:
Re: Dumb luck...
So Cal until Sunday. I'm picking it up Saturday and heading home with it Sunday. Still plenty to do on it once I get it to my shop, so I'm not sure I'll make The Classic this year.
Registry Member #30711
54 Outlaw
VW / Porsche - Vintage Warehouse
Parting 55 Coupe
54 Outlaw
VW / Porsche - Vintage Warehouse
Parting 55 Coupe
- Trevor Gates
- 356 Fan
- Posts: 1094
- Joined: Thu Dec 10, 2009 6:52 pm
- Location: San Clemente, CA
Re: Dumb luck...
If you have a chance on Sunday give me a call, I'll email you my phone number. I'm right off the 5 freeway and if it is around lunch time and you're looking for a quick bite to eat, my treat for lunch at a Mexican food spot, Pedro's Tacos. If nothing else you can see my 57 and feel a LOT better about how far ahead you are on your car
https://www.instagram.com/trevorcgates/
- Greg Banfill
- 356 Fan
- Posts: 159
- Joined: Sun Nov 30, 2008 4:32 am
- Tag: I build my cars for me to enjoy, not you
- Location: Nor Cal
- Contact:
Re: Dumb luck...
Sunday I'll be at the VW Bug-In show in Irwindale most of the day. We are heading north from there. I'll call you Saturday if it's a reasonable time when I am heading North from San Marcos through your area.
Registry Member #30711
54 Outlaw
VW / Porsche - Vintage Warehouse
Parting 55 Coupe
54 Outlaw
VW / Porsche - Vintage Warehouse
Parting 55 Coupe
- Greg Banfill
- 356 Fan
- Posts: 159
- Joined: Sun Nov 30, 2008 4:32 am
- Tag: I build my cars for me to enjoy, not you
- Location: Nor Cal
- Contact:
Re: Dumb luck...
LONG drive from Nor Cal to San Marcos Sunday, but well worth it in the end. The old 356 gets up and moves now.
Much thanks to Kris at Paradise Motorsports for taking care of that.
Here's a short video, I ran out of road before I could get into 4th...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SYX_8Vgyng
By the time we left there it was late and we still had 2 hours of driving ahead of us or I would have called you Trevor.
Much thanks to Kris at Paradise Motorsports for taking care of that.
Here's a short video, I ran out of road before I could get into 4th...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SYX_8Vgyng
By the time we left there it was late and we still had 2 hours of driving ahead of us or I would have called you Trevor.
Registry Member #30711
54 Outlaw
VW / Porsche - Vintage Warehouse
Parting 55 Coupe
54 Outlaw
VW / Porsche - Vintage Warehouse
Parting 55 Coupe
- Jim Nelson
- 356 Fan
- Posts: 2140
- Joined: Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:18 pm
- Location: SoCal
Re: Dumb luck...
Time to think turbo???