NOW, I am ready for Morro!

Spent the Winter weather-striping and plugging holes all over my VS cabin body. Worked on getting the top/side curtains air & water tight by adding snaps & velcro. Installed a "functional" right side rear view mirror and a luggage rack. The last touch was the addition of original style, painted wide 5 wheels with aluminum drum covers to go along with all new brakes and front end alignment.
Thank me members.... Because I have done all this stuff, I predict that there will be nothing but SUNSHINE on the big week end!

Ernie, with your luck it will be clear and dry in Morro... LOL.. Nice job too. and I love those rims, where you gonna add the chrome moons caps, or leave it as is?

Speedster "D"

No caps for me Dave!
Actually, CB Performance (who provided the drum covers and wheels) states in their web add that the front covers will not work on their 5 lug disc brake kit. WRONG! They fit like a glove and even keep that pesky "disc dust" from getting onto the outside of the wheel. CB was quite pleased to hear that the covers work with their popular brake kit. They asked and I sent them the photos.
See ya at Morro!

Ernie

I love the wide five look without the covers!!!! I use to have the same look on my car and it was awesome. Vintage racer - outlaw look!!!! What about the bumpers,on or off?

lambros.....
That red car of yours was one of the best!
Take my bumpers off? Hmmmmmmm

Lose the bumpers, Ernie. If it's legal where you live, that is.
It's quite liberating.

Ernie thanks. It is all about being different. You might like it.
Also,a pegasus sticker on the side of the car will look nice too.

I kinda like 'em.... Coming from a guy who'se always had Nerf bars ;>)

Nice work, Ernie!

Ernie - your car has that cool 'Old School' look to it! NICE! See ya at Morro Bay!

I like the look of your Speedster!!! Great Job!

aloha, kawika55

Looks great Ernie.

Where did you find a "functional" right side rear view mirror?

Thanks

Hey David
I found the German (better) made mirror on Ebay. I got it for about 15 bucks less than what VS offers. I did the "suction cup" fix as described in "knowledge" and mounted the thing on the fender.
Ernie

Thanks Ernie,

Have been meaning to work on that for a while.

Ernie
Your car is looking way cool. I'm in the process now of doing the same with my new toy. I love that look.

Warren

Ernie
Looks like you went with silver wheels. Was that a choice or because chrome is hard to find? Also, what kind of exhaust is that with the center stinger? And, does it sound cool, no fast, no good, oh, you know what I mean.
Warren

Warren...
I went with the silver painted wheels 'cause I like the ol' time, original look. However, I think chrome is easier to find.
As for the exhaust, it's the more 'n more popular "Sidewinder" from Tiger at A1 muffler in Orange County. His # is 714 836 7201. I think you'l like it!
http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=1602
These are pretty pricey because they are going out of production very soon.

Ernie
Chrome 15 x 51/2 are non existent. The outfit in Brazil quit making the chrome versions in October. I've been able to find one. But, I'm with you, maybe the silver painted versions look more authentic. Isn't that the point of doing the wide five thing, to make it look more authentic?

On the exhaust system. Does the muffler position make it hard to adjust the valves? Sorry about the mispells, but does it go fast, look cool, sound good or all of the above?

Warren

Warren -

Ernie was the one who steered me to the Sidewinder exhaust from A-1 performance. It's a clean set-up, and I think you have to remove the muffler (an easy process) to get at the right-side valve cover.

Here's a look at the one on my Speedy plus a clip with a scary ending...

Thanks. I love scary movies, but I think I've seen it before. I knew how it was going to end. I will check it out in Morro.

Try this one Warren >>>>>>>>>>>>>>
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRBEoFSaWzQ
and this>>>>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oFEQ95YSKQ
Now this>>>>>> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=568675

Ernie/Jim
Did you guys have to go to the shop for a fitting or did they make it up and send it to you. Obviously it fits a VS, but I wonder about a Beck. The system I have now has the heat exchangers but nothing is hosed up. Looks like I would have to do a lot of makeshift stuff to make a heater work. It looks like yours has all the heater plumbing. Karen is really interested in getting the heater working. The car was built with all the duct work, but not hooked up. Well, I guess the original Carreras didn't have heaters, but she doesn't care about that. Got to keep the little woman happy, you know. She won't fly with me, but will drive with me.
W

I can add a little info to that as I have an A-1 system as well as the heater boxes on my Beck. You have to swap your stock heater boxes for larger diameter boxes with flanges rather than slip-fit joints. The header just bolts on, but the muffler needs some modifications to clear the rear frame rails and the underside of the engine compartment bodywork. Check with Carey at Special Edition and he can hook you up. It sounds gooooooood!

Lane - Do you have any pics of your A-1 system?
W

Not yet. Carey has been working with me on the fit of the muffler, and I don't have the permanent one on it yet. That should be coming next week. I'll post pics when it's on. Wait - I have a picture of one from his shop that's in the process of being modified. I'll post it and edit this message.

EDIT: Here's the pic. The straps are there to hold it in place while it's welded. He then cleans up the welds and has the bare steel powder coated like the header. I chose the hidden exit due to driveway clearance issues, but he will also sell you the out-the-middle type like MUSBJIM has.