My 1955 oval

jshmnghm · Subject: Re: My 1955 oval Sun Apr 26, 2009 6:44 pm

I just reread your post you said "between the stand and the generator". I assume you meant between the stand and engine case?

Bugman114 · Subject: Re: My 1955 oval Sun Apr 26, 2009 7:05 pm

I havn't removed my stand in over 2 years, but isn't there two gaskets that sandwich the thin metal baffle piece? or am i confusing those gaskets with the oil pump cover gaskets?

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Attorney Isaiah Loophole · Subject: Re: My 1955 oval Sun Apr 26, 2009 7:40 pm

case then gasket then baffle then gasket then stand

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jshmnghm · Subject: Re: My 1955 oval Sun Apr 26, 2009 7:55 pm

Attorney Isaiah Loophole wrote:

case then gasket then baffle then gasket then stand

makes sense.

jshmnghm · Subject: Re: My 1955 oval Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:41 pm

This one is cool:

http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=1635

Attorney Isaiah Loophole · Subject: Re: My 1955 oval Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:46 pm

That is a cool stand

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jshmnghm · Subject: Re: My 1955 oval Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:57 pm

Would be the perfect "alt conversion stand".

ps

did not mean to take over the post. i will stop now. Embarassed

59 Euro Rag · Subject: Re: My 1955 oval Sun Apr 26, 2009 9:28 pm

no prob, actually its a 36 case so the oil stand is made into the case, i meant between the actual stand and the gen., you guys get an A+ for effort though lol!

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"Our Most Exspensive Option Is A Hole In The Roof."- VW
"everything looks good lowered too much."

57RTOval · Subject: Re: My 1955 oval Sun Apr 26, 2009 11:01 pm

My 52-57 VW workshop manual says there's a paper gasket between the generator and generator stand. It's not illustrated and no part number is provided.

scratch

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jshmnghm · Subject: Re: My 1955 oval Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:12 pm

59 Euro Rag wrote:

no prob, actually its a 36 case so the oil stand is made into the case, i meant between the actual stand and the gen., you guys get an A+ for effort though lol!

I was wondering that. I thought you said it had an oe (or close to it) engine.

59 Euro Rag · Subject: Re: My 1955 oval Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:51 pm

Thanks Pete,

its a 36hp im not sure if its original or not but im assuming no, since its on a 66 or 67 pan

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1955 Oval, 2000 Jetta 2.0, 1975 GRabbit
"Our Most Exspensive Option Is A Hole In The Roof."- VW
"everything looks good lowered too much."

59 Euro Rag · Subject: Re: My 1955 oval Wed Apr 29, 2009 12:39 am

ok, so i figured i'd throw up some progress pics, while im bored studying for finals, i've got a few things done lately, added some bumpers, cleaned and painted the trunk and engine compartment, I installed my handmade center caps on the 5 spokes, they don't look as good as they did on the 8 spokes, owell, they will do for now. i cleaned the interior some and greased the seat tracks so i could adjust the seats, axle boots and brake switches should be here friday, so i should be ready to drive as soon as i get them installed and figure out my oil leak problem. I installed a new oil pressure switch, but still seem to have a leak, so I went ahead and ordered a german one. I also have new door rubber, rear bumper guards and a few other items on order from cip1.com, but it usually take 8 or 9 days, i hope to have this thing in good driving shape for the next po boys meet in canton. Anyway, here are the pics, Enjoy! o yea, my garage is nasty and very unorganized, its going to be my next project after I get the oval to driving status.

not a bad view...

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Michael - Der Schwarm
1955 Oval, 2000 Jetta 2.0, 1975 GRabbit
"Our Most Exspensive Option Is A Hole In The Roof."- VW
"everything looks good lowered too much."

DiscoSquirrel · Subject: Re: My 1955 oval Wed Apr 29, 2009 9:43 am

59 Euro Rag wrote:

not a bad view...

Jealous? Me? No, of course not...

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57RTOval · Subject: Re: My 1955 oval Wed Apr 29, 2009 5:36 pm

That's lookin' really nice, Michael! Are you going to put overriders on the rear bumper too?

I think I'll be able to make the Po Boys cruise in on the 16th if you want to cruise there together and have two Ovals parked side by side.

Pete

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59 Euro Rag · Subject: Re: My 1955 oval Wed Apr 29, 2009 9:57 pm

57RTOval wrote:

That's lookin' really nice, Michael! Are you going to put overriders on the rear bumper too?

I think I'll be able to make the Po Boys cruise in on the 16th if you want to cruise there together and have two Ovals parked side by side.

Pete

what, and have yours make mine look bad? lol kidding, but yea that sounds like a good idea, i'll try to get some other guys to come up, im sure Brian will want to come, but right now im just hoping i'll make it, but i have to figure out this oil problem first. yea i have some bumper guards on order for the rear, but im not going to put on overriders since 55s didn't have them.

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1955 Oval, 2000 Jetta 2.0, 1975 GRabbit
"Our Most Exspensive Option Is A Hole In The Roof."- VW
"everything looks good lowered too much."