This page details much of the modifications which I've made to the car. You'll notice two engine spec tables - the 1776cc was my daily driver/racing engine until 1994, when I spun the thrust bearing. (Layman's terms: She no go) The temporary replacement engine is the 1641cc until such time as I rebuild another big bore.
| ENGINE (1776cc) | |
|---|---|
| Type | 1971 Type 1 1600 Dual Port |
| Displacement | 1776cc |
| Builder | Clay Cherneff (Der Bugmeister) - Victoria, B.C. |
| Crank | 69mm, counterweighted, 8 doweled |
| Rods | Stock VW, balanced |
| Pistons | 90.5mm Kolbenschmidt |
| Cam | Engle 120 |
| Valve Size | 40x35.5mm |
| Heads | 041s |
| Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Ignition | Bosch 009 distributor, Bosch blue coil |
| Carburation | Dual Dellorto 40mm |
| Exhaust System | S&S header, Glass Pack muffler |
| Flywheel | 200mm, Lightened, 8-doweled |
| Clutch | KEP 1700lb |
| Oil | Pennzoil 20W50 |
| Spark Plugs | Bosch W8AC |
| Special Modifications | Balanced, external oil filter, Teflon buttons, Degreed pulley, alternator, traction bar, custom paint and chrome detail |
| ENGINE (1641cc) | |
|---|---|
| Type | 1971 Type 1 1600 Dual Port |
| Displacement | 1641cc |
| Builder | Clay Cherneff (Der Bugmeister) - Victoria, B.C. |
| Crank | Stock VW 69mm |
| Rods | Stock VW |
| Pistons | 87mm Kolbenschmidt slip-ins |
| Cam | Stock VW |
| Valve Size | Stock VW |
| Heads | Stock VW Dual Ports |
| Compression Ratio | Unknown |
| Ignition | Bosch 009 distributor, Bosch blue coil |
| Carburation | Dual Solex Kadrons (40mm single barrels) |
| Exhaust System | S&S header, Glass Pack muffler |
| Flywheel | 200mm, Lightened, 8-doweled |
| Clutch | KEP 1700lb |
| Oil | Pennzoil 20W50 |
| Spark Plugs | Bosch W8AC |
| Special Modifications | Degreed pulley, alternator, traction bar, custom paint and chrome detail |
| TRANSAXLE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | 1969 Type 1 Swingaxle | |
| Builder | Peter Roberts (Island Bugs in Victoria, B.C.) | |
| Gear Ratios | Stock for 1969 | |
| Modifications | "Superdiff", welded 3rd and 4th gears, reinforced sideplates, Berg racing axles, "quiet mount" rear and waist straps, 1967 backing plates and rear brakes. | |
| SUSPENSION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Front End | King Pin, lowered with Dual adjusters and Caster Shims | |
| Rear End | Camber Compensator | |
| Rims | 5" x 15" Chrome Porsche Style Mengels | |
| Tires | Front | 195 x 15 50 series |
| Rear | 205 x 15 60 series | |
| BODY | |
|---|---|
| Body Style | 1957 Type 1 Sedan |
| Colour | 1978 Ford Midnite Blue |
| Body & Paint | Tom Head (Bodies Beautiful, Cobble Hill, B.C.) |
| Interior | Stock front seats |
| Upholstery | Grey on grey, velour headliner, coarse weave cloth on seat fronts and door panels, vinyl on seat backs. Upholstered by Fred Mcmillan |
| Tunes | Sansui AM/FM Cassette, Alfasonik Amplifier, JBL 6x9 3 way speakers |
| Alarm | Yes ;-) |
| Chassis | 1957 Type 1 |
| Electrical | 12 Volt |
| Special Modifications | Sunroof section from a '63 Bug grafted into roof. Access panels cut into engine compartment sides. Lineloc (Roll control). No back seat |
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