mark m uk Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 Shouldnt that be "schwimmy"? :cool2: :-D Yeah, I guess it schould, My Schpelling is dreadful............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spood Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 ........It is starting to look quite "swimmy" When you say this does it mean you have fitted the speedo(s) ...... Bdum tish :-D Sorry I'll get my coat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Shouldnt that be "schwimmy"? :cool2: I´d opt for Schwimmerisch, sounds more Germanic Looking great Mark, keep up the good work! I am sure when finished it will fool many experts. . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bedford Boys Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 When you say this does it mean you have fitted the speedo(s) ...... Bdum tish :-DSorry I'll get my coat Or is it schpeedo's? :rotfl::whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerJohn Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Absolutely schmashing work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretfixer Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Absolutely schmashing work. Ja, es ist Ganze SCHUPER!....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark m uk Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 Thanksch for the great Commentsch Guysch, Not Schure if you are just being Schilly, or really taking the Pisch........... I like that about the Schpeeeeeedos LOl ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge Deep Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Thanksch for the great Commentsch Guysch, Not Schure if you are just being Schilly, or really taking the Pisch........... I like that about the Schpeeeeeedos LOl ! Schtop it... all of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark m uk Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 Some pictures taken this morning. Still an awful lot left to do. It looks more complete than it really is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWDTEXAS Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Fantastic, Dr Porsche would be proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Mightily impressed here, have you sorted out a venue for the debut big muddy windup plunge yet? Or maybe your handiwork has turned out way too nice for that plan now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark m uk Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 Mightily impressed here, have you sorted out a venue for the debut big muddy windup plunge yet? Or maybe your handiwork has turned out way too nice for that plan now! Thank you - there is still a lot of work to do as yet - the seals around the axles etc. I can't do tat until I sort out the oil leaks - there are many, and the engine runs dreadful. But, it will go for the muddy plunge - it certainly is not too nice for that ! - That was the whole idea. Thanks again, and thanks to you too Texas ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike65 Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Excellent work. As a former Beetle owner good luck with the oil leaks. I found the rocker covers were the worst. Could never get mine to seal properly, Changed the clip on ones for expensive alloy ones which bolted on via a threaded nut on the rocker fixings. All it did was make two more points to leak from. They normally run OK after a bit of a tune up (mine still ran with a snapped crankshaft). You may get some heat build up causing fuel vaporising in the mechanical pump. I had this issue and had more ventilation. Cured it with an electric pump (MG Midget size). Look forward to seeing it finished. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark m uk Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 Excellent work.As a former Beetle owner good luck with the oil leaks. I found the rocker covers were the worst. Could never get mine to seal properly, Changed the clip on ones for expensive alloy ones which bolted on via a threaded nut on the rocker fixings. All it did was make two more points to leak from. They normally run OK after a bit of a tune up (mine still ran with a snapped crankshaft). You may get some heat build up causing fuel vaporising in the mechanical pump. I had this issue and had more ventilation. Cured it with an electric pump (MG Midget size). Look forward to seeing it finished. Mike Thanks Mike, this is the first VW I ever owned and I really do appreciate the insight as to function and failings. thanks for taking the time to reply so positivly, and so usefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berna2vm Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 I am speechless!!! It looks fantastic. A credit to you, Mark.:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Looks great , You have a very nice Vehicle to be very proud of ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge Deep Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Outstanding... it is of my 'best build of the year' list... if not the 5 year list... I love it... makes me feel utterly inadequate though :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark m uk Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 Thank you - some very kind comments. I really do appreciate it. I hope that in a short while, if all goes well I can link to a movie of some trials ! Thanks again guys - especially those that have been a constant source of encouragement. Watch this space. Regards Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Mark, Sehr gut! Really looks the part, I am sure if you show it it will fool many, many people. Please do get in with muddy boots and splash it in the nearest pond, their yaws will drop. Hanno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25 pounder Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 absolutely fantastic job !! People'll be amazed when you'll tell them it's a replica , :shocked::shocked::shocked: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoranWC51 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I can't but fall in with the rest of the guys: What a fantastic achievement to have built that Schwimmer! Have you considered making this full time and sell replica MV'sd to people with the funds but without the skills? Wishing you a Happy Easter. Live long - and prosper... Goran N Sweden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Looking very respectable indeed (bit clean though:D) Ashley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 I can't but fall in with the rest of the guys: What a fantastic achievement to have built that Schwimmer! Have you considered making this full time and sell replica MV'sd to people with the funds but without the skills? Wishing you a Happy Easter. Live long - and prosper... Goran N Sweden I seond that. I'd love to have one if I can afford it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Not bad actually, especially for a brickie..... Joking apart, you've made a fantastic job there Mark, you're a true craftsman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desperatedes Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 absolutely fantastic work. the best i could do is weld some steel drums to the side of my trekker and fit an outboard in the style of clarksons toybota. then we can go for a swim. all the best mark your an inspiration to the rest of us.:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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