DIY Speedster For Sale

sounds like he is in my neighborhood, probably Cameron Park area..PM me if U want me to go by and see,,tell me ur concerns, ive had 2 speedies

Love the patina look!  Great idea on the windup windows. Great price!

This Speedster is interesting the roll up windows , 36 Dells and the SB 100 make it ...such a deal!

How were the rollout windows made?

are those black/yeller plates legit?

I used 69 vw bug window mechanisms and shortened them because the window is shorter, then I made front and rear tracks for guides, the front tracks have small simulated wind wings. I made the windows from Plexiglass and they are a little tall, I was waiting until I finished the top to finalize the height. 

The plates are old style personalized from my friends at California DMV!  

Sounds interesting any close up of the door and window edges?

Did you make the left/right foot rests, or purchase them elsewhere??

Thanks!

jprpdr

That thing is COOL.

I made the foot rests. They're sheet metal, formed and bolted to the stiffener frame. The window edges are kind of crude at this point. I had pictures of a convertible D and shaped the rear to match. Still needs some fiberglass or filler work. I had planned to use outer scrapers from Steele rubber or Carbuilder.com/uk and inner felt to keep the window from rattling. 

I modified a 67 bus turn signal switch to use with the bug steering column so it has the flasher on the turn stock. In addition I made a whole bunch of billet aluminum parts like the brake fluid reservoir, door handle escutcheons and the simulated 1958 style front turn signals.  

Locking hood latch, and deck lid latch, keyed alike. Even has cup holders!

But it is a work in progress, lots of details to finish, hence the "DIY"

barncobob posted:

are those black/yeller plates legit?

Those are the Legacy Plates issued by the CA DMV after an exhaustive survey to see if there was any interest, The survey wanted to know who would want a re-issue for the black on yellow plate. the yellow on black plate, and the ever so ugly yellow on blue plate. The yellow on black plate was the only plate to get enough votes. The only thing about the plate that resembles the original issue is the color. The plate has to conform to modern designs in terms of reflective properties etc. And the plate may not in any fashion be issued using the same format as the original. An original yellow on black plate used the format 123 ABC. The Legacy Plate uses a unique format or it can be personalized.

I know this car. It's a steal at that price. Definitely looks like the real deal with the faux patina. What the F, Chris? I thought you were a lifer! @Anthony! Snatch this one!

At 12k that's a great deal. 

How did you fit the locks to the hood/trunk releases??

Thanks!

jprpdr

Sorry to see this one go. The future owner should know this little car made it up Carson Pass without a problem.

IS IT STILL AVAILABLE?

@sherco_chris Someone is asking about your car for sale.

@hoppie944s2 Still for sale. 

Chris.

This is easily the lowest price replica I've sen in quite a while.  You can't usually find rollers at that price in California.

Where was this when I was looking?!

Love it. Can you explain the process used for the faux patina?

ZFNHSN posted:

Love it. Can you explain the process used for the faux patina?

One way would be to first lay the different color primers (and whatever other colors you want) down, spray the finish on top and then do a little sanding.

That is exactly the process, but the important step is to stop just before you think it looks good otherwise you've over done it...ask me how I know and how many times I relearned that lesson!

Sent a PM thanks

Somebody tell Max his dream is available to be purchased. NOW!

I like the rear engine lid gaz cylinders and the front one too. I sometimes think of adding those to the engine lid. 

I also like the locking Frunk and engine compartment.  What did you use for those. 

Nice creativity. 

msjulie posted:

Sent a PM thanks

@sherco_chris Someone is inquiring about your Speedster.

The DIY356A speedster is pending, so sad!

Chris

But, on the brightside, a new knucklehead is going to be involved!

@Robert M posted:

Those are the Legacy Plates issued by the CA DMV after an exhaustive survey to see if there was any interest, The survey wanted to know who would want a re-issue for the black on yellow plate. the yellow on black plate, and the ever so ugly yellow on blue plate. The yellow on black plate was the only plate to get enough votes. The only thing about the plate that resembles the original issue is the color. The plate has to conform to modern designs in terms of reflective properties etc. And the plate may not in any fashion be issued using the same format as the original. An original yellow on black plate used the format 123 ABC. The Legacy Plate uses a unique format or it can be personalized.

We had a similar referendum here, to reissue 60's white on black plates, but it stalled because they allegedly couldn't find black reflective paint that stood the test of time (I think they're a little sensitive because 10% of  the paint they used on early Zions and Greatest Snow on Earth failed. In car washes, I suspect.)

My workaround was to register RS550 as a personalized vintage plate then have LicensePlates.tv make me a replica of the 1955 plate. We have a YOM plate rule for cars >40 years old. 

Not totally legal, but RS550 is on my registration. I lucked out in that a) I talked the nice lady at the DMV into registering my Beck as a "1955 Special Construction" allowing me to use a YOM plate and b) the 1955 format was 2 smaller letters and 3 numbers. 

Very nice project that you can drive while you decide how you would like to finish the car. (or not)  Price is good for what it is for sure, and I might just run it the way it is forever.

I use a replica 1957 plate on my car although this may not be legal in Michigan.  I keep the real plate under the Cocomat.

I'm a bit of a car fanatic. Always wanted a Speedster. 

Been lurking here for years as ilovespeedsters but haven't posted much.

I can't wait to continue the great work that's been done on this car, and drive it here in the beautiful Mayacamas mountains. 

Summer is here and looking forward to meeting the gang and having a beer or two.

-Scott

Very cool car, Chris. Sorry to see you're actually letting it go.  

Hi,

Always loved this speedster, IMO, one of the last great buys of a speedster before the BAT craziness hit us.

Wondering if you made any upgrades or if you are driving it like it is?

Do you miss yours Tom?

@sherco_chris Chris, did your car ever sell? Did the buyer join the SOC?

I did sell my speedster to @ilovespeedsters, (his name is Scott). I miss it alot, but Scott seems to be having a good time. I think he would be interested in the SLO cruise!   

Gotcha. I thought it ended up here but we've had an abundance of new members and I lost track.