Original NOS Hella relay flasher located, which will replace the modern unit that was retro installed when moving to 12v:

 First new post for a long while, car has sat waiting some attention to finish the restoration work, but now back on point :)

As a first new post some images of the now restored wiper mechanism, struggling to find a 12v armature for the BOSCH unit, if anybody reads this and nows where to source one would welcome the guidance!

Switzerland FIRST

Stayed here on a ride out on the Triumph, place looks much the same... nice 60's beetle by the looks of it

Volkswagen factory

Small big window...

MSD Install

After some effort carpet reinstalled, with through wiring and box in position ready to be torqued down. 

Spent some time re-routing the wiring in the engine bay as well to make it as clean as possible and easy to get at!

(please ignore the iPhone distortions...)

Ignition upgrade to MSD

After much searching managed to locate a new old stock MSD 40th. I rather liked the original logo/box design. Purchased on eBay direct from MSD through the global shipping programme which avoids any hidden charges and makes US purchases as easy as UK save for a few extra days delivery. 

I also purchased from Jegs a MSD distributor for less than £200 new and delivered, just wasn't prepared to pay the near £400 that some UK retailers charge. 

I also obtained an RPM control although the more modern design doesn't look quite in keeping with the 40th...

All mounted on an alloy plate sourced on eBay and some stainless steel threaded posts and usual anti vibration mounts. 

Will be position behind the rear seat with all wires hidden exiting under the plate and through and behind the carpet. 

Vintage Speed

Treated myself to some lid hinge covers, and pressure gauge. 

As always fantastic quality and fast delivery given the distance. 

Still tempted with a VS exhaust system, but will continue with the CSP Python for the time being. 

Porsche

Karmann Ghia

Stateside Tuning Pushrods

Purchased some new high quality pushrods from Stateside Tuning:

http://www.statesidetuning.co.uk/newproducts.html

Finally found some time to cut the pushrods to length, and install the ends.

Pushrods accurately cut to length on the lathe and then using a curved mill chamfered the internal edge to allow fitment of the ends and allow proper seating. 

Instead of "hammering" the ends in using the common method of an old lifer on each end, utilised the lathe again to "push" them home. (probably the most boring video on youtube, but someone might find it of interest!)

Finished! 

Getting the valve geometry correct...

Rocker blocks too high for correct geometry, as such embarked on some milling following buying a basic slide for the lathe.

First step machining some bolts to mount the slide:

Then set the slide and trued it to bed.

Blocks then mounted in pairs within the vice to ensure matched sets, and took gradual horizontal cuts with the mill bit. 

Third block simply to match height to other pair. 

Worked well with some hand finishing needed:

Blocks in situ during measurement, adjustable pushrod in place. 

Next job: cutting pushrods to length!

Radial engine built out of VW air cooled

Carbs installed

Carbs installed and connected up to AN hoses, had quite a job getting the correct fitting for IDF as a number of variations in production, and still required machining to fit but does make removal a doddle. 

Also installed heat isolating plates and the correct gaskets between manifold and carb. 

All hooked up to a Holley T pressure junction and gauge so the required 3.5psi can be accurately dialed in.

New Venturi 34mm down from 36mm

After a long absence of car work, got distracted by new motorbike, now back at it and engine back in car + some carb refurbishment and improvement. 

New Venturi purchased from eurocarb_ltd, installed and finished off with locating detent. 

As installed, a small job but worth it.

Insitu 

New gaskets and pump diaphragm as modern fuels aren't kind!

New toy!

It's been a while but finally making some renewed progress

Motorbikes and cycling France top to bottom has taken away from the garage time, however back on track hopefully!

Trim going back on and windows going back in.

Noticed some scratches in the glass but should polish out ok, it's the original glass but think they might have got damaged in storage. 

I did notice the packaging label on the trim box which has 2008 on it, which shows just how long the project is taking!

Have made a commitment to get back on the road for next year- might even have it ready for a drive down to Volksworld 

The sister blog...

http://www.l2p-jogle.blogspot.co.uk

This years round of madness is in France for a little jaunt down to the med, you can follow our progress on the blog

2.5 hr delays on the Eurostar today

Resulted in some if this:

Whilst waiting for the ride home 

A post from the top of Stelvio Pass

Just ridden up Stelvio on the CBR600RR, simply an amazing experience- biking Mecca