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Title: All grey Bimini
Post by: AQUAHOLIC on August 01, 2013, 06:28:48 PM
Here is that all gray Bimini I told u guys about. Measures 79 inches across!

Make me an offer
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: randog on August 01, 2013, 07:39:32 PM
How tall is it I might have some parts for your fiber glass buggy
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: 74 SleekCraft on August 06, 2013, 10:05:21 AM
Here is that all gray Bimini I told u guys about. Measures 79 inches across!

Make me an offer
what did it come off of?
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: AQUAHOLIC on August 06, 2013, 10:10:44 AM
Came off this 21ft mini day

I will measure the height later today!

What parts do u have for my Manx?
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: randog on August 06, 2013, 05:26:48 PM
What do you need I have some motor parts trans axles torsion bars carbs beams tri mill
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: AQUAHOLIC on August 06, 2013, 06:47:19 PM
I have a stock beam, built swing axel, and a turbo 1915 right now. Guess I need seats, steering, clutch and flywheel, would like to swap swing for IRS.

But I have 3 VW cars so I am always interested in spare parts!!
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Bigblockchevy on August 06, 2013, 07:27:49 PM
Do you have the hardware for top?
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: AQUAHOLIC on August 07, 2013, 11:11:23 AM
no hardware. just the top. would be willing to trade for some needed VW parts.
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Bigblockchevy on August 07, 2013, 11:19:19 AM
I have a pair of custom 3 by 3 trailing arms for IRS and new hubs.  I can get pics for you in a few
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Chad krieger on August 07, 2013, 12:06:51 PM
Ok now we are talking I have 26 vws and another 100 more in Reno NV. The 100 in Reno are baja bugs got a good deal for a acre of them. The ones in vegas are notch backs,fast backs,carmengias, bugs, and squarebacks  who needs some parts.
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: AQUAHOLIC on August 07, 2013, 01:33:16 PM
holy crap. You have that many VWs? i need a good used 091 trans

i would be willing to deal for a useable set of 3x3s
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: randog on August 07, 2013, 01:38:03 PM
Ok now we are talking I have 26 vws and another 100 more in Reno NV. The 100 in Reno are baja bugs got a good deal for a acre of them. The ones in vegas are notch backs,fast backs,carmengias, bugs, and squarebacks  who needs some parts.


You win
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: AQUAHOLIC on August 07, 2013, 01:41:33 PM
i could also use a more capable front beam assembly. I have a stock one on the manx right now. My desert VW very close to a class 9 car is pretty much done. Full built race trans from transaxle engineering, hand build aluminum body, and a 2332 vw power plant. thing is pretty bad ass.

as for the manx. right now i have a pan with stock front beam and a swing axle rear. i have a rebuilt swing trans with close ratio gears and a turbo 1915 power plant. Would like to convert the rear to 3x3 irs and at least larger towers on the front beam. I also need the 3 inch body lift and either buy or build a cage. then the normal nickle and dime stuff. Breaks, lines, wiring, steering. blah blah blah....

and my third vw is a Laser 917 (Porsche 917 replica) i have not been in the motor yet but i am guessing its a bigger motor. came with dual carbs and other goodies. and you usualy dont put those on a 1600. this car needs soem body work, paint, and interior.

so i guess i am 1/3 finished with my VW car collection. LOL
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: AQUAHOLIC on August 07, 2013, 01:42:53 PM
i have a friend here that is always searching for old VWs. i will ask him if he is looking for a car right now. and you can see if you have it.
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Chad krieger on August 07, 2013, 01:43:40 PM
Let me see what I can do for u are u in a rush. I only go to Reno twice a year before summer and after summer the rest of the summer I'm at the lake or river give me a call if u want 702 445-1352 chad.
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Bigblockchevy on August 07, 2013, 01:48:08 PM
Don't need them.  I went to a different style on my rail.  Let me know if your interested.  Sorry don't have 100 VW's laying around
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Bigblockchevy on August 07, 2013, 01:48:41 PM
Chad you do win with that one :-(
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: AQUAHOLIC on August 07, 2013, 01:49:33 PM
ya i could use those
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Bigblockchevy on August 07, 2013, 02:56:44 PM
PM sent
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: AQUAHOLIC on August 07, 2013, 03:35:47 PM
chad i could use an IRS rear clip. trans and all. if you could spare one of those that would be great. No i am in no hurry. this manx has been unfinished for years. But i am starting to get back to it. now that my boat lives at my river place i have room in my shop to do some work.
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Chad krieger on August 07, 2013, 03:37:50 PM
I will look around this weekend and let u know Monday.
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: AQUAHOLIC on August 07, 2013, 03:42:51 PM
the car is set up with a swing right now. I have a fresh rebuilt swing trans in it. but since i will be putting the turbo motor in this car i think i could use the added suspension travel that comes with irs and 3x3 trailing arms.
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Chad krieger on August 07, 2013, 03:43:30 PM
Need to know everything u need I think I got one in storage.
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Bigblockchevy on August 07, 2013, 03:44:01 PM
My arms will work for the set up I think you want
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: AQUAHOLIC on August 07, 2013, 03:45:28 PM
ive never done this conversion. but i would guess i need everything from hub to hub including trans, axels, all that jazz. basicly if you had a car that has IRS and is otherwise useless just cut the back clip of the car off in front of the torsion tube. I will take the whole thing. and replace and rebuild from there.
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: AQUAHOLIC on August 07, 2013, 03:46:19 PM
ya your arms are exactly what i am looking for. :thumbup:
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Chad krieger on August 07, 2013, 03:49:41 PM
Ok now I see what u want I will see if the 69 bug I have will work for u. I will take some pictures this weekend and send them to u Monday.
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Bigblockchevy on August 07, 2013, 03:51:56 PM
I can't wait I built my boat all summer and hate to say but ready for sand season now.  I'm ready to pull the car out the trailer and start cleaning her up a little :-) its cool to see others into VW's.  alot of people just don't understand what you can do to a air cooked VW and make good power.
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Bigblockchevy on August 07, 2013, 03:57:22 PM
The blue car is my brothers Xthespot we just finish building last season.  The red one is mine and pictures show just upgrading to the bigger coil overs.  Now sand season should be good this year
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: AQUAHOLIC on August 07, 2013, 03:58:38 PM
its not even about the power. they are just more fun to drive. My car is basicly a two seat class nine car with wide openings to get in and out easier and a Big motor. 10 inch towers and a swing rear. Funnest car to drive hands down. Last year i broke the ring and pinion and Grandpa let me use his twin turbo LS2 sand cars unlimited 800hp beast. In all honesty i have way more fun in my car than i do that thing. Its cool to grab gears and pull wheelies but you almost have to lay your life on the line to have any fun in it. It handles everything up to about 100mph. and i dont want to make a mistake at that speed with friends in the car. In my VW i drive it like im runnign the baja 1000 and having a blast!! jumps the little jumps dosent just roll over everything like it is not there.

anyway i am trying to finish the max in time for thanksgiving. well not FINISH but get it usable. It takes a good three seasons to dial a newley built car in. so i would like to have it up and running even with the swing rear by the start of this season so i can start identifying the things that need to be changed or upgraded.
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Bigblockchevy on August 07, 2013, 04:04:27 PM
I agree we are all still in some what old school style and who in there great mind would spin 80 plus grand on a sand rail.  I have to say like you say our cars are just as fun if not funner.  And I can work on my own car not take it to a shop lol
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: AQUAHOLIC on August 07, 2013, 04:07:53 PM
wow those are some nice pieces!!!

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Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Bigblockchevy on August 07, 2013, 04:19:21 PM
That thing is I love the look of a class 9. Pretty cool nice ride
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: AQUAHOLIC on August 07, 2013, 04:23:59 PM
i just swapped back from dual carbs to a single carb. it runs much better and is more responsive. Since i only got 8 inches of travel i really didnt need the added power up top with the dual carbs. it already goes way faster than the suspension can handle. and i just had the trans rebuilt by transaxle engineering to the tune of 3200$. OUCH but it is chrome molley everything and should handle more than twice the power i am putting to it. I would guess my motor is probaly 160hp with the single carb. it scoots pretty damn well. Especialy in the high desert where i use it most. Of course in glamis you can never have enough HP.

anyway we should try to do a SOCALJETBOATS meet and greet in the dunes this year. We will be there for most of the big holidays this winter.
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: randog on August 07, 2013, 04:43:44 PM
ive never done this conversion. but i would guess i need everything from hub to hub including trans, axels, all that jazz. basicly if you had a car that has IRS and is otherwise useless just cut the back clip of the car off in front of the torsion tube. I will take the whole thing. and replace and rebuild from there.

You don't need a hole rear torsion housing for about 30 bucks you can buy the rear arm pivot bushing brackets and weld them in if your going to do coil overs then you will need the spring plate for a Heim joint if not you will want to run a long bar and good shocks if your going to run a 091 then you have to Change the trans mounts or by the adapter and your going to need axles and cvs for those 3by3 arms it's a lot Easier to use the housing you have than to cut it out and hope you get one that's not bent and weld it in square that's just my two cents
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Xthaspot on August 07, 2013, 04:55:51 PM
This is the set up I went with when I built my car above. 
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: randog on August 07, 2013, 04:56:38 PM
Here's my 71 you guys have some nice buggies
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: randog on August 07, 2013, 05:22:49 PM
im having a hard time getting pics up
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: HardLuck Baker on August 07, 2013, 06:13:13 PM
Funny how a grey Bimini for sale turned into a buggy show and tell
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Its Whos on August 07, 2013, 06:42:22 PM
Got a 57 that's lots of funn!!! Need 3x3 and 6 over front beam..

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Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: HardLuck Baker on August 07, 2013, 06:56:45 PM
This is a 70 that I built
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Bigblockchevy on August 07, 2013, 08:55:25 PM
This is the owner of carcraft that I deal with.  His car nice car and it's a 55 oval window nice peace. 
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Bigblockchevy on August 07, 2013, 08:59:07 PM
Nice cars everyone I'm a VW person pretty cool a nice VW road or dirt.  Lets make a time to show our rides like our boats.
 
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Bigblockchevy on August 07, 2013, 09:06:27 PM
Hard luck I have to guess is your car a chenworth?? 
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Bigblockchevy on August 07, 2013, 09:07:30 PM
I have to ask cause my buddy dad the same care :-)
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: randog on August 07, 2013, 09:19:43 PM
I have to ask cause my buddy dad the same care :-)

I think his rail is a sandcars unlimited it was in hot vws in the early 90s and not as cool
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Bigblockchevy on August 07, 2013, 09:30:54 PM
Yeah maybe right.  But whatever it is nice to see different cars and if it has to do with having fun I like it.  Pretty cool to see everyone post on there cars.  Just digging the VW world and lets see everyone style like be do our boat.  Season is coming.
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Bigblockchevy on August 07, 2013, 09:43:15 PM
AQUAHOLI6 PM sent
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Bigblockchevy on August 07, 2013, 09:47:36 PM
It's who's your car is nice makes me want to build one what ywar
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: AQUAHOLIC on August 07, 2013, 09:58:07 PM
This is the set up I went with when I built my car above.

ya this is exactly what I had planned for the manx. so what IRS trans should I get to do the swap in the manx. I know I need axels cvs and some other hardware. just don't know much of the difference between 091s, 3 rib, 6 rib or whatever. I have only had swing cars.
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Bigblockchevy on August 07, 2013, 09:58:24 PM
My brother had a 65 that he sold to a guy in AZ.  Did alot of work to it and ready for paint.  We found it 2 year later and guy tried to say he would sale it back to my brother.  Motor was blown up and car was cut up.  What a drag.  Guy just really dident know what he had.  I have to say that was one car I wish my brother kept.  Trying to gets find pics before and after.  You guys would not be leave what this guy did to it.  Sad sad deal but that's how it goes at times
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Chad krieger on August 07, 2013, 10:40:41 PM
I really don't know what pictures to post. My 69 vert is my sons and its in pieces. My car is a 53 from Germany but it not time to post yet my other is a 64 bug ill try to post but my phone has bin jacked up hasn't let me post in a while. I build low rider vws my 53 is a box of smokes from the ground with a 2180 with a single demon carb running on 110 octane so give me a bit to fire up the old computer and will see what happens. My sons car I have a 1941 sitting in the garage getting dust on it so their u go. Maybe my wife will let me build a rail but she thinks I have to many hobbies already not including the float, jet skies. May be we should have a socal bug show and shine.
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Xthaspot on August 07, 2013, 10:45:27 PM
ya this is exactly what I had planned for the manx. so what IRS trans should I get to do the swap in the manx. I know I need axels cvs and some other hardware. just don't know much of the difference between 091s, 3 rib, 6 rib or whatever. I have only had swing cars.
In my opinion I would go with the 002 bus trans. It's probably the cheapest for how strong it is. 091 will set you back a couple grand at least to fix it if you ever had too. You can get the 002 bus trans done for around $1,000-1,200.
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Xthaspot on August 07, 2013, 10:54:28 PM
6 rib trans is the most common
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Jd Ford on August 08, 2013, 07:08:58 AM
Here's another rail in the bunch
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Nordic78 on August 08, 2013, 08:15:10 AM
My sand car.
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: AQUAHOLIC on August 08, 2013, 08:46:49 AM
who knew all these big block guys also have a thing for air cooled 4 bangers.

We should all get together in glamis or out by myhouse for a weekend. Have you guys ever been to jawbone. its fun in a buggy for sure. plus there is 100 miles of BLM land surrounding my house so we can pretty much go where we want. Plus i can probably throw together ten more buggies to roll with us at any given time. and maybe a trophy truck or two. with film crew. lol.. we do off road right out here.

anyway keep the pics and advice coming. Maybe we should start a VW thread or have brad make us our own section
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Nordic78 on August 08, 2013, 08:50:55 AM
We have been to Jawbone Canyon. Pretty cool. Our favorite place for duneing is Dumont. We hope to go soon after boat season.
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: 77Eliminator on August 08, 2013, 09:02:15 AM
Just finished putting my 2276 dual sport back together. Can't wait till it cools off enough to get a full day of running.
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Nordic78 on August 08, 2013, 09:05:43 AM
Nice Baja!
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: randog on August 08, 2013, 09:55:00 AM
I'm in this club to http://www.socalbajas.com (http://www.socalbajas.com)
We go on runs lots of help and good parts hook ups
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: AQUAHOLIC on August 08, 2013, 10:50:34 AM
Just finished putting my 2276 dual sport back together. Can't wait till it cools off enough to get a full day of running.

I like this car.

on another note i may be selling my HID light bar if anyone is interested. Its got 4 7inch HIDs all wired up. just need to bolt or weld it on. I got a hook up on some LED bars and want to give them a try.
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Its Whos on August 08, 2013, 12:09:43 PM
Thanks bigblockchevy Its a 57 on a 57 pan..that orange oval at carcraft of eds is super sweet...get most of my stuff there..live in yucaipa.

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Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Bigblockchevy on August 08, 2013, 12:29:37 PM
Right on yeah Ed and Ron are couple of good guys.  My dad and brother and i have done business with them for years.  Can't wait tell the dune and tune they put on every year.
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Xthaspot on August 08, 2013, 04:05:03 PM
who knew all these big block guys also have a thing for air cooled 4 bangers.

We should all get together in glamis or out by myhouse for a weekend. Have you guys ever been to jawbone. its fun in a buggy for sure. plus there is 100 miles of BLM land surrounding my house so we can pretty much go where we want. Plus i can probably throw together ten more buggies to roll with us at any given time. and maybe a trophy truck or two. with film crew. lol.. we do off road right out here.

anyway keep the pics and advice coming. Maybe we should start a VW thread or have brad make us our own section
Yea no kidding big block guys who also do air cooled flat 4s? Who would have known! At least we have something to talk about on the off season.
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: randog on August 08, 2013, 07:20:18 PM
this is the next one a 63 going to air bag it
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Xthaspot on August 08, 2013, 08:36:32 PM
this is the next one a 63 going to air bag it
Very nice I want to see this thing done. Brings me back to when I had my 65.
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: AQUAHOLIC on August 09, 2013, 01:46:54 PM
When and what is this dune and tune? Where is it at? Sounds like something I want to go to
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Xthaspot on August 09, 2013, 03:19:16 PM
When and what is this dune and tune? Where is it at? Sounds like something I want to go to
It's put on by Carcraft in riverside. It's usually always the second weekend of October. So Carcraft goes to Glamis off Geico road and everybody is invited and they help you on your sand rails with tuning them. They take everybody out and we caravan the dunes and just have fun. You get to show off your stuff.
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: AQUAHOLIC on August 11, 2013, 07:29:24 PM
Can anyone go to this? And will they look at all cars or just car craft cars
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: Bigblockchevy on August 11, 2013, 08:15:10 PM
Yeah if you are with someone like us you are part of it.  It's cool just checking out other rides and when you need help everyone comes together and helps.  It's a good time to start the season.
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: AQUAHOLIC on August 12, 2013, 09:12:08 AM
my car is pretty dialed in. but i would not mind seeing what some pros thought and if they saw any areas that i can improve my set up.
Title: Re: All grey Bimini
Post by: 77Eliminator on August 12, 2013, 09:45:31 AM
I'm in the same boat as you Aquaholic. I'd love to have some pros give me some advice and suggestions.
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