Well done! It’s nice to see fabrication instead of just buying replacement panels! Check the crankshaft endplay first! Thanks for the shout out brother! You got this, they’re fun to work on!
Hey Roy You may feel you didn't get much done, but anything done is better than it was when you started ! Oh Boy ! A VW ! My first VW came in 3 wash tubs full of engine parts inside of a 1962 bug with rotten floors, no doors, fenders, deck lids or windows. But the plan was to ditch the body, shorten the pan and build a Sand toy. The first thing I would tell you is to make or buy an engine stand to mount the case halves to after you get the crank and cam in. You might want to talk to an experienced VW engine builder about crank end play and be sure to put the rods in right. When I got my first engine running, a 40 HP 1200 CC, ( Actually they are 1192 ) ran ok but it had some sort of a knock. So I loaded the now shortened car into the bed of my pickup, took it to an older German mechanic I had heard about who in a matter of seconds of listening to it run told me I had 2 pistons in backwards and which ones they were. He was right ! I built that engine stock from the parts I had and ran it for a summer before I decided I wanted to jaze it up with a cam and a big bore kit. The new pistons and cylinders made it a 1385 CC. Now all of this happened back in the mid seventies when VW dune buggies were the hot toys and I lived in Southern Calif a few hours from the Sand play ground known as Glamis. I eventually built a Baja Bug and put that engine in it while I was building a sand rail that I put a fresh duel port 1700 in. Eventually I sold both cars and I sure wish I had kept both. BUT, I have several large boxes of engine parts, two more complete 1200's, 3 more tranaxles and 2 used buggy frames with front tubes in the back yard ! Oh and a used set of Cross grooved sprint car tires on 24 inch wide wheels ! Kansas doesn't have any dunes to play on but I am only a few hours from Wanoka, Ok. Nothing like Glamis but it will do ! Be Safe and Well Build On !
That’s an awesome story, I wish we had dunes that we could drive on around here. I’ve heard stories from my older brothers that they used to drive dune buggies and Jeep’s on the dunes at Cape Cod Mass.and Plum-island Mass. which are close to me. But now the beaches are protected. I’m very eager to dig into the dune buggy build. But really enjoying the cj build. Thanks for being here and giving great comments
It appears your go devil doesn't have an oil filter. Mine does not have one & I am adding one. I like your transmission tunnel. You are wise to make it removable. :-)
i commend you for saving the tub, i might have just gone with a replacement. i am very handy but stil have no welding skills atm. i am tempted to look into it, seems to come in handy on restorations.
I agree with the thought of replacing the tub.I get that comment a lot.if this was a restoration business it would make way more economic sense to buy new tub and chassis.In the case of my project I have limited funds and more time. And I’m treating this project as a learning process and hobby so I’m trying not to take the easiest route.I’ve done this on a couple of other projects and there’s something weirdly gratifying to fixing what you have than just buying a bunch of new parts. Except for brakes, all new all the time.Learning to welding is an awesome skill to learn. It might seem intimidating but it’s not jump in and do it you’ll be glad you did Thankyou for being part of my experience
My dads 2a needs a rebuild kit for the motor. Took the starter to the repair place and they said its beyond repair. Guess we will get a reman from online. Then I put some tan half back seats in a yj to match the tan top. Next is tan carpet. Might get some from lowes and cut it to fit. I swear these jeeps accumulate like potato chips. Good luck on the build!
Jason, this is super helpful, really well done, and fun. Thank you. I'm at the earliest steps on this same project on my 2A. Seeing you bring this back from rust and air to solid metal leads me to believe it can actually be done. What kind of welder do you use and would you recommend it? I torch weld but now is probably a good time to make the jump to MIG for this job. Do you also use a spot welder? What gauge sheet metal are you using? Great choice of music for a feel-good time workin on the jeep in the garage. Vince Guaraldi? Keep 'em coming!
Thanks Tom, the 2a’s are awesome to work on.I’m using the weld pro 200 3process welder. For the price I would definitely recommend it. Mig welding is definitely the way to go.Especially MiG with gas it’s very clean.I would love to get a spot welder.For now I plug weld instead . I’ve been using 20 gauge steel mostly and some 18 gauge pieces. Good luck on your build Tom and Thanks for being here.
Roy, whee are you getting the sheet metal you’re using? I live up above Plymouth NH. It’s looking great; I hope to start on my 53 3-A the end of April. Thanks, Brian
looking good Roy ,
Thanks C Mac
Man nice work Jason. I like the way it's turning out!
Thanks Mike, It’s getting there,also looking forward to working on the vw motor.
Man that jeep has come such a long way! Wow!!!!
You make the metal work seem so easy!
Thankyou, luckily it’s all flat and pretty forgiving looking forward to brake and some motor work.
Well done! It’s nice to see fabrication instead of just buying replacement panels! Check the crankshaft endplay first! Thanks for the shout out brother! You got this, they’re fun to work on!
Thanks brother,I’ll definitely check that before I go too far.
Hey Roy
You may feel you didn't get much done, but anything done is better than it was when you started !
Oh Boy !
A VW !
My first VW came in 3 wash tubs full of engine parts inside of a 1962 bug with rotten floors, no doors, fenders, deck lids or windows.
But the plan was to ditch the body, shorten the pan and build a Sand toy.
The first thing I would tell you is to make or buy an engine stand to mount the case halves to after you get the crank and cam in.
You might want to talk to an experienced VW engine builder about crank end play and be sure to put the rods in right.
When I got my first engine running, a 40 HP 1200 CC, ( Actually they are 1192 ) ran ok but it had some sort of a knock.
So I loaded the now shortened car into the bed of my pickup, took it to an older German mechanic I had heard about who in a matter of seconds of listening to it run told me I had 2 pistons in backwards and which ones they were.
He was right !
I built that engine stock from the parts I had and ran it for a summer before I decided I wanted to jaze it up with a cam and a big bore kit.
The new pistons and cylinders made it a 1385 CC.
Now all of this happened back in the mid seventies when VW dune buggies were the hot toys and I lived in Southern Calif a few hours from the Sand play ground known as Glamis.
I eventually built a Baja Bug and put that engine in it while I was building a sand rail that I put a fresh duel port 1700 in.
Eventually I sold both cars and I sure wish I had kept both.
BUT, I have several large boxes of engine parts, two more complete 1200's, 3 more tranaxles and 2 used buggy frames with front tubes in the back yard !
Oh and a used set of Cross grooved sprint car tires on 24 inch wide wheels !
Kansas doesn't have any dunes to play on but I am only a few hours from Wanoka, Ok.
Nothing like Glamis but it will do !
Be Safe and Well
Build On !
That’s an awesome story, I wish we had dunes that we could drive on around here. I’ve heard stories from my older brothers that they used to drive dune buggies and Jeep’s on the dunes at Cape Cod Mass.and Plum-island Mass. which are close to me. But now the beaches are protected. I’m very eager to dig into the dune buggy build. But really enjoying the cj build. Thanks for being here and giving great comments
It appears your go devil doesn't have an oil filter. Mine does not have one & I am adding one. I like your transmission tunnel. You are wise to make it removable. :-)
I know it didn’t come with one I’m planning to add one.
i commend you for saving the tub, i might have just gone with a replacement. i am very handy but stil have no welding skills atm. i am tempted to look into it, seems to come in handy on restorations.
I agree with the thought of replacing the tub.I get that comment a lot.if this was a restoration business it would make way more economic sense to buy new tub and chassis.In the case of my project I have limited funds and more time. And I’m treating this project as a learning process and hobby so I’m trying not to take the easiest route.I’ve done this on a couple of other projects and there’s something weirdly gratifying to fixing what you have than just buying a bunch of new parts. Except for brakes, all new all the time.Learning to welding is an awesome skill to learn. It might seem intimidating but it’s not jump in and do it you’ll be glad you did Thankyou for being part of my experience
My dads 2a needs a rebuild kit for the motor. Took the starter to the repair place and they said its beyond repair. Guess we will get a reman from online. Then I put some tan half back seats in a yj to match the tan top. Next is tan carpet. Might get some from lowes and cut it to fit. I swear these jeeps accumulate like potato chips. Good luck on the build!
That sounds like a good project. They definitely accumulate.probably because they are awesome. Thanks for be part of this project
Nice work Roy!
Thanks CT
thats a nice break, as far as the vw engine see how much crank endplay you have, thats a good place to start, what size is it?
Is that the real mustie1? Amazing to see you here. Get a jeep running.
We got the break out of a garage in Amesbury Ma. The builder was going to scrap it. I believe it’s a 1200
hah, its the real mustie! :D
Jason, this is super helpful, really well done, and fun. Thank you. I'm at the earliest steps on this same project on my 2A. Seeing you bring this back from rust and air to solid metal leads me to believe it can actually be done. What kind of welder do you use and would you recommend it? I torch weld but now is probably a good time to make the jump to MIG for this job. Do you also use a spot welder? What gauge sheet metal are you using? Great choice of music for a feel-good time workin on the jeep in the garage. Vince Guaraldi? Keep 'em coming!
Thanks Tom, the 2a’s are awesome to work on.I’m using the weld pro 200 3process welder. For the price I would definitely recommend it. Mig welding is definitely the way to go.Especially MiG with gas it’s very clean.I would love to get a spot welder.For now I plug weld instead . I’ve been using 20 gauge steel mostly and some 18 gauge pieces. Good luck on your build Tom and Thanks for being here.
Roy, whee are you getting the sheet metal you’re using? I live up above Plymouth NH. It’s looking great; I hope to start on my 53 3-A the end of April. Thanks, Brian
Hey thanks Brian,I’m getting the sheet metal from Haverhill steel in Haverhill Massachusetts.
It looks like 20 gage?
I would buy the passenger and gear hump cover part
Good advice 👍
What gauge metal is that?
18guage