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Re: any handling mods while doing mini resto
Posted: Sat Jun 22, 2013 12:45 pm
by Electroman
I will second that! I actually did an IRS conversion to my 67' beetle with the body on, only took me like 10 hours. just get all the parts ahead of time and make sure you get the pivot installation jigs, makes the job simple. also I actually kept my stock torsion bars and spring plats form my swing axle. I just cut the spring plates down and drilled them for the bolts. adds a bit of time to the conversion but you already have the parts so free is always good. anyway if you have any questions about the conversion I would be happy to answer them.
Re: any handling mods while doing mini resto
Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2013 2:31 am
by andy198712
Fair enough
Re: any handling mods while doing mini resto
Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2013 12:12 pm
by Electroman
well that was easy
Re: any handling mods while doing mini resto
Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2013 2:49 pm
by andy198712
I'll stay swig axle for the time being but will look to go IRS in the future I think! At the mo it would add a fair bit to the cost with gearbox, cv, axles ect but will keep it simmering
Re: any handling mods while doing mini resto
Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2013 3:08 pm
by Electroman
whatever works. whats most important is that you have fun and end up with a car that does what you want it to do.
Re: any handling mods while doing mini resto
Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 12:39 am
by andy198712
exactly! cant wait to get the car back and get tinkering! just finished my basic training on friday and off to phase two naval training monday so not much time for car stuff at the minute!
Re: any handling mods while doing mini resto
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 11:07 pm
by Electroman
ya I know the feeling. I'm going to be getting married on the 21st so most of my time is being devoted to wedding stuff.
Re: any handling mods while doing mini resto
Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 2:16 am
by andy198712
all pulling money away!