it's springtime and fancy turns to......

wrote:
> Hi Jan,
>
> It looks very good!

Thank you


> Gothic-look?

Gangsta-Gothic-Rat look


> How many HP?

Hmm.. haven't dynoed it and the carbs are not tuned properly yet, but it
should make something between 150-180hp

>Size and carbs?

79*90.5 = something like 2033cc (welded crank)
Dual Dellorto 45
Custom made Cam, 310degrees duration, 10,8mm lift
1.25 rockers, bringing valve lift to 13.5mm
CR 10.3:1
EMPI heads, 40x35.5mm valves, professional porting and valve job, flowed
165hp at 12mm lift in a flowbench


> You have all that snow right now?

Yes, but it's melting fast. Lots of rain, but sometiomes it snows still.


> How many windows on the bus?

Umm.. 13?

Jan

"Gary Tateosian" > wrote in message
oups.com...
> Thanks for the reminder. I actually find myself going one further
> lately. I leave the jack in place as well as the stands....just one
> more safety. Everyone work safe. Be safe. I am on my way to NY this
> week to bury my cousin who was in a boating accident this weekend in
> New Orleans. Remember, its not just yourself...there are many others
> that will be affected. It only takes one moment of inattention to take
> from this world something irreplaceable...
>

Sorry to hear this Gary....you know where everyone is, if you need
something...Prayers going out for you and your family.

"Jan Andersson" > wrote in message
...
> Sneaks wrote:
> > ....workin' on the car in the driveway (for those of us without garages)
and
> > so this means it is the time for the annual Sneak's sermon. I have 2
words
> > for everyone:
> >
> > JACK STANDS
> >
> > Not blocks of wood. Not cinderblocks. Good, sturdy 4-point jack stands.
> > NEVER EVER just a jack. Please. To some this might be common sense or
> > standard practice, but just in case it isn't...yada yada yada.
> >
> > Ok. With that out of the way, hi everyone, I'm back I think. I hope.
Snow is
> > gone, work still taking all my time but hopefully the '68 will get some
love
> > this spring. I actually got it on the road for 20 days in the fall, but
> > still have tons to do. Hope all is well with everyone....
> >
> > Sneaks
> > '68 T1
>
>
> Hi Sneaks, and welcome back
>
> Things are rolling fast here for a change, busy at work, then come home,
> change clothes and head to the garage, to return home around midnight...
> then go to bed and wake up at 7, and repeat. Every day of the week.
> Except weekends, they are 100% garage time.
>
> Got my convertible "done" (if they ever are) and I'm now working on the
> bus I sold about a year ago.
>
> Got 16 work days left and about a month left of this crappy weather,
> then I'm all done with it.
>
> Jan
>
>

Thanks

What bus? The red one you dragged home a while back? I'm sooooo out of
touch! I painted the '68 last fall in the driveway, came out half-decent,
but I think I'm gonna reshoot it this summer now that I know more what I'm
doing. Still have the interior to do, minor brake work, and sort out the
motor some (dump the mechanical dizzy and get a VA). Have to hunt down some
parts and stuff (you know, the fun stuff). Whooohooo. Spent the winter
working the motorcycle in the bedroom and the bedroom itself. Anyway, I
guess I need to catch up on stuff, huh?

Oh, and if anyone has a complete fresh air box for a '68 T1 (I need it all,
vents, box, etc) for a reasonable price, I'm looking for one.

Sneaks
'68 T1

wrote:
>>Gangsta-Gothic-Rat look
>>
>
> LOL I like it!

Most people seem to like the "ugliest bug in the country".



>>Hmm.. haven't dynoed it and the carbs are not tuned properly yet, but it
>>should make something between 150-180hp
>>
>
> The engine of my dreams!!! :-)

Mine too.. only next time I'll go even bigger and meaner, hehe.. in FL I
don't need to worry about stupid finnish laws...



> When you have a little time take a few pictures of the engine. I would
> love to se it!!! What a beast it must be!!!

It doesn't look like much. Nothing fancy. "Function before form", not
too many chromed dress-up items. No colors, just black and aluminum.
Well the alternator pulley is chromed and the lower pulley is shiny
aluminum. They were cheap and they do their job.


> Now I know why you want to take it with you.
> With that snow you shouldn't have cooling issues :-)

I can't get it past +84C in +5C weather. And that's teh record on a
longer, sustained highway drive at about 120kph. Usually it stays around
70C at normal highway speeds (100kph/60mph)
Cooling flaps are there, but there is no room for thermostat so they are
always fully open. The exhaust system comes in the way of the
thermostat, I haven't solved that little problem yet.



> With so many windows no need of an AC! LOL


Both cars have a BN4 gasoline heater....
We don't generally need AC.. we need heat

Jan

.... doesn't look like much. Nothing fancy. "Function before form",

I don't like cromed engines. I like them black with big carbs

João

"Jan" > wrote in message
...

>
> Both cars have a BN4 gasoline heater....
> We don't generally need AC.. we need heat
>
> Jan

that will change in florida....<G>

"Joey Tribiani" > wrote in message
news:HZTZf.325$8q.198@dukeread08...
>
> "Jan" > wrote in message
> ...
>
> >
> > Both cars have a BN4 gasoline heater....
> > We don't generally need AC.. we need heat
> >
> > Jan
>
> that will change in florida....<G>
>
>

LOL

.........It doesn't take long in 90+ degree heat and 90+ per cent humidity to
start wanting some snow!

Tim Rogers wrote:
> "Joey Tribiani" > wrote in message
> news:HZTZf.325$8q.198@dukeread08...
>
>>"Jan" > wrote in message
...
>>
>>
>>>Both cars have a BN4 gasoline heater....
>>>We don't generally need AC.. we need heat
>>>
>>>Jan
>>
>>that will change in florida....<G>
>>
>>
>
> LOL
>
> ........It doesn't take long in 90+ degree heat and 90+ per cent humidity to
> start wanting some snow!

Snow will still be coming out of my ears for a good year or two after I
move. Sheesh.

I don't mind snow... on tv for example. If I want to go out in the snow,
I don't mind hopping on a plane and traveling to a place where there
is some. I just don't want to be stuck knee deep in the middle of it
with no alternative.

Jan

"Jan Andersson" > wrote in message
...
> Tim Rogers wrote:
> > "Joey Tribiani" > wrote in message
> > news:HZTZf.325$8q.198@dukeread08...
> >
> >>"Jan" > wrote in message
> ...
> >>
> >>
> >>>Both cars have a BN4 gasoline heater....
> >>>We don't generally need AC.. we need heat
> >>>
> >>>Jan
> >>
> >>that will change in florida....<G>
> >>
> >>
> >
> > LOL
> >
> > ........It doesn't take long in 90+ degree heat and 90+ per cent
humidity to
> > start wanting some snow!
>
> Snow will still be coming out of my ears for a good year or two after I
> move. Sheesh.
>
> I don't mind snow... on tv for example. If I want to go out in the snow,
> I don't mind hopping on a plane and traveling to a place where there
> is some. I just don't want to be stuck knee deep in the middle of it
> with no alternative.
>
> Jan

I thought we'd seen the end of it, but back to scraping the windows again
this morning..

James

Sorry for ear that. I'm going to beach right now with my family and
dog. It is a nice weather right now :-)

João