http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/-t1.htm Wed, 12 May 2010 05:05:14 GMT 10 http://i60.servimg.com/u/f60/12/60/97/28/bkc_1210.jpg http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/-t1.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/plans-for-the-sploval-t150.htm sploval53 Here are my plans for the Sploval Color--L 21 Pearl Gray Interior--Brick Red Wheels--Rocket 5 Spokes Front Beam-- Adj 4in beam Disc brakes 2in Drop spindel Engine--2110 044cb heads empi 44 carbs kinda going for the 70s/80s Gasser look i think it will turn out sweet if i ever start I am building this car for me So I am going to build it how I want it lol TECH Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:18:57 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/plans-for-the-sploval-t150.htm#3129 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/plans-for-the-sploval-t150.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/adjustable-pushrod-tubes-t551.htm sploval53 okay i have two push rod tubes that are leaking like crazy and i really don't want to take the motor out of the gray car to switch them out what adjustable pushrod tubes don't leak like crazy anyone have any ideas TECH Wed, 12 May 2010 05:05:14 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/adjustable-pushrod-tubes-t551.htm#11640 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/adjustable-pushrod-tubes-t551.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/good-nice-bumpers-t550.htm overspray OK I have had it with Wolfsburg West Bumpers... This is my 3rd Front one !! ...The chrome is peeling off one of the bumper Guards now... Mean Grean where did you get yours ? I like these S.S. for less than Wolfsburgs "Triple Chrome" .. http://www.eisparts.com/113798053ASS.html Or Chrome http://www.eisparts.com/113798053AHD.html TECH Tue, 11 May 2010 11:05:51 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/good-nice-bumpers-t550.htm#11606 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/good-nice-bumpers-t550.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/interesting-new-part-t519.htm Tanbug Listed as:
Dual Circuit Master Cylinder Reservoir
part # 319-912....$12.99
.....installs directly into 67 & later VW master cylinders, no hoses needed. ]]> TECH Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:12:09 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/interesting-new-part-t519.htm#11070 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/interesting-new-part-t519.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/oval-steering-stuff-t523.htm JEFF KYLE I have some questions about my steering on the 55... It looks like the OG column...what's the little tube and pin halfway down the length? Mine looks welded together in the middle of the shaft...why would that be? The end where the wheel attaches looks diff. than ones on Samba for the year...is mine F.U.? Can a later shaft be fitted in the 55 column? [img][/img] [img][/img] [img][/img] TECH Mon, 29 Mar 2010 01:45:18 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/oval-steering-stuff-t523.htm#11161 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/oval-steering-stuff-t523.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/thanks-tan-t512.htm Cave Man
]]> TECH Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:17:48 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/thanks-tan-t512.htm#10975 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/thanks-tan-t512.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/good-price-t474.htm overspray http://www.kustom1warehouse.net/2_5_inch_dropped_spindle_disc_brake_kit_5_on_205_p/dropped%20spindle%205x205%20kit.htm]]> TECH Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:11:18 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/good-price-t474.htm#10373 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/good-price-t474.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/to-blastor-not-to-blast-t459.htm JEFF KYLE I just got a rust free Euro '55,but it was repainted 30 years ago and never put together. The Toyota paint has to come off,and I want it back to the metal. What should a Soda Blast cost,approx? A local shop is supposed to be checking on getting a mobile blasting business to come do several VWs at once,hopefully to save $$. I have the body off and on a rolling steel dolly for it so he can get to everything. Or,are there better ways to strip it? In the photo it's on an IRS chassis ... TECH Fri, 01 Jan 2010 02:19:53 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/to-blastor-not-to-blast-t459.htm#10042 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/to-blastor-not-to-blast-t459.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/64-bug-project-t122.htm bugdust I figured I'd put up a thread about the 64 bug I'm slowly building for my son. It's more of a amatuer resto-custom. I've owned it a while so I'll add a few pics of the little progress it's made so far. I was going to fix it up for myself originally. The day I dragged it home. I had just stuck the fenders on with one bolt and the hood had two in it. I was going to just run it with some painted chromies and ratty paint so I spent a lot of time removing the primer. Then ... TECH Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:42:51 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/64-bug-project-t122.htm#2622 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/64-bug-project-t122.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/another-link-to-turbo-power-t412.htm VOLKSWAGENUT http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=860569

your welcome OS. ]]> TECH Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:04:53 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/another-link-to-turbo-power-t412.htm#9197 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/another-link-to-turbo-power-t412.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/l-p-4inch-narrow-with-towers-t382.htm Noh2o some of you have asked how I did this. start with beam I chose to cut 2 inches off each side. other have cut 4 inches out of the middle etc. For me, this was the best. cut it the way that works for you. also, I made my own towers so I could roll with stock shocks on a lowered front. also , put some adjusters on it. I knew that once it was set it was going to be left that way. that is why I chose the type of adjusters. test fit measurements to make sure it cleared ... TECH Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:52:50 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/l-p-4inch-narrow-with-towers-t382.htm#8606 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/l-p-4inch-narrow-with-towers-t382.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/1776-bites-the-dust-t336.htm sploval53 made it about 5 miles from the house and it just started knocking like crazy
dont know what it is but know its not good
tonight its coming out and the 1915 is going back in after i figure out where the oil is coming from
going to be a fun night and day off]]> TECH Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:09:55 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/1776-bites-the-dust-t336.htm#7715 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/1776-bites-the-dust-t336.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/link-pin-beam-t312.htm Cave Man SO how far can a link pin beam be narrowed without modifing the shock towers? I got to get a pair of them done. One for each car. TECH Sun, 14 Jun 2009 02:58:12 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/link-pin-beam-t312.htm#7243 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/link-pin-beam-t312.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/a1-and-a-sidewinder-t313.htm layinpan Anyone running a traction bar and a sidewinder exhaust? TECH Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:32:48 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/a1-and-a-sidewinder-t313.htm#7326 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/a1-and-a-sidewinder-t313.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/tuning-clinic-t302.htm Cave Man I will be holding a How To on the art of "Back Yard Tuning" before the party at Oversprays. So for all of you that need tuning advise I will help you to get close so that Jake dont spend so much time on the simple stuff and can get to the buisness of Tuning for Max output . Please sign up Below. TECH Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:14:33 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/tuning-clinic-t302.htm#7029 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/tuning-clinic-t302.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/gene-berg-shifter-t296.htm TURBO Has anyone ever taking a Gene Berg shifter apart I was needed to talk the T-handle off of mine need some tips. TECH Thu, 28 May 2009 03:12:29 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/gene-berg-shifter-t296.htm#6829 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/gene-berg-shifter-t296.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/how-fast-rpm-etc-t282.htm bugdust Here's the specs for my engine as far as I know. I bought it as is and all I've done to it is pull the heads and retorque them, reseal the add-ons, etc. 1776, 8-dowel crank, 110 cam?, stock heads, solid rockers, dual dell'orto 40s (no idea of jets, etc), 009, dual-tip glass-pack muffler. I don't remember what case I have. This is in a 67 bug, trans unknown but it is supposed to be "beefed up". It looks to have heavy-duty sideplates and it has a camber-compensator, no z-bars. I'm not ... TECH Thu, 07 May 2009 03:33:43 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/how-fast-rpm-etc-t282.htm#6427 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/how-fast-rpm-etc-t282.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/everybody-but-mr-clean-t275.htm Fifty - Five

I think I hurt the tranny in the 55 yesterday playing in the rain on the way home from work. Pretty sure it was going anyway. Who is good in this area and not way outrageous on price? I would rather stay semi-local instead of shipping one from cali. I'll probably get something ready for bigger power when i get money for it.]]> TECH Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:25:53 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/everybody-but-mr-clean-t275.htm#6259 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/everybody-but-mr-clean-t275.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/trip-to-mountain-powerhouse-t259.htm Cave Man Went to see Jake today with the Athens Club. All I can say is that this has to be one of the best vw days I have ever had. Shop is great, Dyno worked like a champ all day (25 + pulls) on my car alone. With alot of tuning and tweeking Jake managed to get 99.41hp @ 104.74tq from my 1776 with the belt and muffler in place. Its the same motor that I had last year that did like 80hp. TECH Mon, 06 Apr 2009 02:58:30 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/trip-to-mountain-powerhouse-t259.htm#5974 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/trip-to-mountain-powerhouse-t259.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/dwell-meter-t249.htm Cave Man Where do you hook one up if you have MSD. I use it for a Tach and think hook it up to the tach output on the box? TECH Sun, 22 Mar 2009 12:44:22 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/dwell-meter-t249.htm#5793 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/dwell-meter-t249.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/arod-question-for-you-t210.htm Cave Man What is the set up on the 44's on your 1776. Mains, idles,air correction, vent size? just curious what works for you. TECH Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:06:53 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/arod-question-for-you-t210.htm#4617 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/arod-question-for-you-t210.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/king-pin-bushings-t182.htm Fifty - Five Does any body know the correct I.D. for the carrier where you press the king pin bushing in? I just got my king pins along with all the rest to put my spindles on and I've got one bushing the measures .865 and it falls through my carrier I've got three bushings that measure .868 and the press in and work fine. When I called C.B. the girl on the phone automatically says I have a worn out carrier without even knowing the I.D. on the hole. Next question anybody have a good source for brass bushings? Oh ... TECH Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:26:48 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/king-pin-bushings-t182.htm#4090 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/king-pin-bushings-t182.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/brm-center-cap-t187.htm Mohawk I have order some new BRM rims. I have bin reading that the center cap will not fit? Is it just on the wheel where the speedo cable is, or is it the same on all wheels? I'm thinking about order this billet center caps, but perhaps that is over kill CENTER CAP I have also find this one that I like alot SPEEDWELL Or should I go for the original one that I got with the rims? TECH Thu, 22 Jan 2009 23:38:47 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/brm-center-cap-t187.htm#4140 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/brm-center-cap-t187.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/brake-decision-t181.htm Major62 Im sure some of you have gone to disc from drum but I am wondering if those that have are satisfied with the conversion. Just did my bearings last weekend and was giving it some thought. It would be good to leave the drums (original ) but disc would be an overall better system ? Just wanted to get some feedback? They work fine but would hate to one day not have any. [img][/img] TECH Fri, 16 Jan 2009 01:35:47 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/brake-decision-t181.htm#4077 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/brake-decision-t181.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/rear-tire-size-for-my-53-on-an-69-irs-pan-t178.htm sploval53 my car is a 53 body on a 69irs pan
i think its about the same is what Os is running
thanks 4 the help guys]]> TECH Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:41:29 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/rear-tire-size-for-my-53-on-an-69-irs-pan-t178.htm#4042 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/rear-tire-size-for-my-53-on-an-69-irs-pan-t178.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/empi-40s-or-44s-on-my-1915-t177.htm sploval53 but someone wants to trade the 40s for a set of 44s
what yall think]]> TECH Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:37:09 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/empi-40s-or-44s-on-my-1915-t177.htm#4041 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/empi-40s-or-44s-on-my-1915-t177.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/66-bug-project-t174.htm overspray Should I paint to look like this....



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or leave like this.....new trim,rubbers...maybe clear it....

[img][/img]]]> TECH Sun, 11 Jan 2009 14:59:31 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/66-bug-project-t174.htm#4009 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/66-bug-project-t174.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/find-of-the-day-t170.htm Cave Man

Here is what I found while looking for some headliner bows. Neet looking coat rack. Now I need a "COOL COAT" to hang on it.]]> TECH Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:30:28 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/find-of-the-day-t170.htm#3908 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/find-of-the-day-t170.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/lindy-s-car-t155.htm POKER
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=509018]]> TECH Sun, 28 Dec 2008 23:53:49 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/lindy-s-car-t155.htm#3423 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/lindy-s-car-t155.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/b-i-g-m-o-t-o-r-t151.htm Mohawk Now have Overspray made me so sad He tease me over my baby motor. Because of that have I decide to build a new B I G one so he will keep his moth shut. Yesterday i bought a new AS41 case prepped and ready for 94mm cylinders and 86mm crank. I also got CB 86mm crank, CB 5,5 H-profile rods, K.E.P. Stage 3 clutch disc, CB. Wide Glide oil sump 2QT, CB. chrome moly push rods. Al this stuff was brand new and i bought it for 1000$. The guy started to build the engine but didn't have time to ... TECH Sat, 20 Dec 2008 22:31:22 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/b-i-g-m-o-t-o-r-t151.htm#3184 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/b-i-g-m-o-t-o-r-t151.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/your-engine-specification-components-t112.htm Mohawk I will put together a new engine to the next summer i hope. I'm a little curious what you guys have in your engines. I put up a list so you can copy. Case, New aluminum or stock magnesium AS21 style, manufacture Crank shaft, manufacture, model and size Rods, manufacture, model and length Piston and cylinder, manufacture and size Cylinder heads, manufacture size on valve springs, cylinder compression Push rods, manufacture and material Rockers, manufacture and ratio Camshafts, ... TECH Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:20:37 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/your-engine-specification-components-t112.htm#2352 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/your-engine-specification-components-t112.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/paint-color-fro-the-sploval-l36-azure-blue-1950-1954-vw-color-t141.htm sploval53 What yall think
]]> TECH Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:14:15 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/paint-color-fro-the-sploval-l36-azure-blue-1950-1954-vw-color-t141.htm#2960 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/paint-color-fro-the-sploval-l36-azure-blue-1950-1954-vw-color-t141.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/ap-wheels-for-the-sploval-t140.htm sploval53 i thank i am going to go for the gasser look for the car
]]> TECH Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:28:01 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/ap-wheels-for-the-sploval-t140.htm#2948 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/ap-wheels-for-the-sploval-t140.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/good-bad-t53.htm Tanbug [img][/img]

The Bad.......Ring & pinion crunchies
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Time to learn how to fix a trans..... ]]> TECH Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:40:58 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/good-bad-t53.htm#813 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/good-bad-t53.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/gas-smell-around-car-t101.htm Cave Man

This is a Poor Excuse for a Gas Tank Fix.

Must have run out of Duct Tape. ]]> TECH Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:42:50 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/gas-smell-around-car-t101.htm#2080 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/gas-smell-around-car-t101.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/17in-brm-s-t94.htm sploval53


how hard would it be to make 17in BRM's fit on the sploval?
does anyone make 5x100 drums>?
how hard would it be to get them drilled]]> TECH Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:02:17 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/17in-brm-s-t94.htm#1726 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/17in-brm-s-t94.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/electrical-wizard-question-t59.htm Tanbug Tach, Autometer.
Can I hook a shift light to this set up?]]> TECH Mon, 04 Aug 2008 02:02:33 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/electrical-wizard-question-t59.htm#960 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/electrical-wizard-question-t59.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/fuel-pumps-t51.htm VOLKSWAGENUT Ok guys whats the popular fuel pump , I was running a normal little fuacet square electric pump. Think its junk! what chew running? best type? brand? TECH Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:20:31 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/fuel-pumps-t51.htm#796 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/fuel-pumps-t51.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/wiper-motors-t40.htm jmcder53 somehow i have ended up with a bunch. is there a way to tell if they still work, and if so what voltage or year car they go to? TECH Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:04:50 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/wiper-motors-t40.htm#634 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/wiper-motors-t40.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/inside-window-scraper-t45.htm Thang Any intelligent ideas on how to install these? I've been building doors today but the inside scraper is kickin' my arse! TECH Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:18:24 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/inside-window-scraper-t45.htm#672 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/inside-window-scraper-t45.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/clutch-disc-t31.htm Mohawk ]]> TECH Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:13:00 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/clutch-disc-t31.htm#439 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/clutch-disc-t31.htm http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/best-tranny-t6.htm VOLKSWAGENUT
I got mine from transwerks. 3;88 , etc. I like it for mine seems like a good tranny so far.

Any info would help . names and phone numbers. he is trying to get it back toether for the july show.]]> TECH Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:12:55 GMT http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/best-tranny-t6.htm#52 http://www.bkcruizers.com/tech-f4/best-tranny-t6.htm