Montgomery VW Meltdown

67 T1 · Post by **67 T1** » Mon Aug 02, 2004 6:18 am

The VW show in Montgomery was excellent

Of course, the majority of VWs were Type 1 (two split ovals), but there were ten - fifteen Type 2, about ten Karman Ghia, and three Type 3 (one fantastic Notch). Of course, no Type 4

Unfortunately, my 412 still has the tranny out (although, I have it back in one piece with new gaskets/seals) and I'm replacing the CV boots.

Discovered that one CV joint is ruined, scared and pitted. And I can't get one of the CV joints off of the shaft as the end has been flared from someone banging the end with a hammer.

This project is a true case of two steps forward and one step back, or is it one step forward and two steps back?

DeathBus · Post by **DeathBus** » Mon Aug 02, 2004 7:34 am

I wasnt able to attend Unfortunatly one of my daughters was VERY Ill, I was bringing my 412 !

67 T1 · Post by **67 T1** » Mon Aug 02, 2004 10:19 am

Hate to hear that about your daughter, hope she has a quick recovery.

I saw a brown type 2 and walked up to a lady sitting in front of it and asked if it belonged to Doug. She said no, but that you and her husband were friends and worked on some projects together. I had my two boys with me so I didn't chew the fat too long with her.

DeathBus · Post by **DeathBus** » Mon Aug 02, 2004 12:34 pm

Ah, yes that was my friends van, White on Top and brown on bottom?

67 T1 · Post by **67 T1** » Mon Aug 02, 2004 12:54 pm

I'm hoping to have the 412 up and running by 29 Aug. I've decided to scavenge an axle off of my spare 412 and again 'hope' to have one good CV joint and an axle that is not flared at the end. What a pain.

Hey, the tranny rebuilt was quite painful. I'm trying to collect my thoughts and pictures and put together something useful for fellow adventurers. There were a few areas where hindsight kicked my butt.

DeathBus · Post by **DeathBus** » Mon Aug 02, 2004 1:23 pm

It would be awesome to see you and the 412 there at the show, I have already told some of the folk that the Type 4's already need their own catagory, at the Bug Blast we are grouped in with the type 3's.

67 T1 · Post by **67 T1** » Tue Aug 03, 2004 5:38 am

The pain continues. Took an axle off of the spare 412, and discovered another ruined CV joint. So this afternoon I'll take the other axle off in hopes of getting one good CV. What a pisser, of 6 CV joints only three are good. I fear this may be systemic. Word to the wise for all who read, check your CV boots for cracks/tears.
Anyway, the goal is to make the show. If the 411-412 get their own catagory, you're a shoe in. The second-hand paint job on mine is peeling, clear-coat flakes cover the hood. Maybe I'll put the extra hood on, albeit not the same color.

DeathBus · Post by **DeathBus** » Tue Aug 03, 2004 10:31 am

Pictures are decieving, my paint aint the best in the world either and my engine lid looks like 5 miles of ruff Moonscape!

67 T1 · Post by **67 T1** » Tue Aug 03, 2004 10:38 am

I'm painting the hood black

with snarling teeth

DeathBus · Post by **DeathBus** » Tue Aug 03, 2004 10:41 am

I am going to install a giant tach the size of half my dash with a big giant red light on the side!

67 T1 · Post by **67 T1** » Tue Aug 03, 2004 11:08 am

DB, sure you've seen this, but just in case. FOR SALE: 411-412 fastback rear deck, excellent condition. With the deck lid comes,...the rest of the car. 500 CD (about $375). Quite the haul though, 2,841.3 miles, driving time 43hrs 42 minutes. WAIT, that's from Montomgery, heck from B'ham you can knock off 90 miles and about an hour and a half

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/pix/530323.jpg

Hate that it's so far away, great car for a great price.

DeathBus · Post by **DeathBus** » Tue Aug 03, 2004 11:37 am

That car looks like a saver... I bet Ubercrap would go and get it, hell he is closer, Missouri!