OK, I'm going to throw this out there
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Topic: OK, I'm going to throw this out there
Posted By: LouSWPA
Subject: OK, I'm going to throw this out there
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2020 at 8:06pm
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I know its's a long shot, but I am looking for two or three 1600-1700 cc VW engines. If anyone knows of derelict VW's that might be had real cheap, within a reasonable distance of SWPA I would be interested. they would be '72 and up era ------------- I am still confident of this; I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Ps 27 |
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Posted By: DiyDave
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2020 at 8:56pm
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Google search: https://www.google.com/search?q=vw+junkyards+South+east+PA&oq=vw+junkyards+South+east+PA&aqs=chrome..69i57.22289j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8" rel="nofollow - https://www.google.com/search?q=vw+junkyards+South+east+PA&oq=vw+junkyards+South+east+PA&aqs=chrome..69i57.22289j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Watcha buildin, a machine to blow it back to Shameless?
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Posted By: thendrix
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2020 at 9:27pm
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Check out the Samba. It's a VW forum that my brother and cousin frequent. Similar to this one I think so there's no telling what or where you can find. ------------- "Farming is a business that makes a Las Vegas craps table look like a regular paycheck" Ronald Reagan |
Posted By: DaveKamp
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2020 at 10:43pm
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Quarter-scale P38 Lightning??? a jon-boat based high-wing amphibious? An opposed 12 cylinder WD? ------------- Ten Amendments, Ten Commandments, and one Golden Rule solve most every problem. Citrus hand-cleaner with Pumice does the rest. |
Posted By: LouSWPA
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2020 at 11:22pm
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ultra light motor. cut it in half. When the idea was first conceived, VW motors were a dime a dozen. made a very economical motor. We are almost to the point that buying new cases, cranks and heads (yes, they are all available) is cheaper. Unless I can find a couple in the weeds, reasonably close to home, I'll probably go the new route ------------- I am still confident of this; I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Ps 27 |
Posted By: LouSWPA
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2020 at 11:24pm
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Dave, I wouldn't be able to wiggle my fat Irish behind in a 1/4 scale Lightening, I'd have to stratle it! LOL but, I like the way you think ------------- I am still confident of this; I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Ps 27 |
Posted By: LouSWPA
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2020 at 11:27pm
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the trouble with junkyards, especially specialized junkyards is price. they are near, or more than what I can get new ------------- I am still confident of this; I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Ps 27 |
Posted By: desertjoe
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2020 at 1:43am
Hey Lou,,,thats always my sore spot with the "specialty junk yards" for just about every brand of car,,,,,includin AC's,,,, if they can be called antique, or classic,,or any one of them special words the price is more than double and prolly cheaper to buy new reproduction parts. But just for funsy's ,,,there is a place up in the Alien Town that has several VW's,,,I'll stop by and ask him,,,but it a long way to you,,,,, A word of caution tho,,,he's had the exact same cars for several YEARS ,,,cause he so dang high on his prices,,,,,,
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LouSWPA wrote:Posted By: shameless dude
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2020 at 2:36am
| check out Nebraska Porche recyclers. a lot of them had VW engines in them, and a lot of folks didn't like that. he should have some of those engines. |
Posted By: Walker
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2020 at 2:23pm
| I just happen to have one taking up space in my basement. I'd be glad to sell it. I built it from Maury Hummel plans which would go along with it back in late 80's or early 90's. It has ran previously but from sitting would need torn down and gone through. Without checking and from memory it seems to me it's 29 hp. Get in touch if interested. Unless you have free unlimited access to a machine shop it's gonna cost a fortune for you to build one at todays prices, |
Posted By: Walker
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2020 at 2:31pm
| Treat me nicely and I'll throw in a Mini Max. |
Posted By: LouSWPA
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2020 at 5:46pm
PM sent ------------- I am still confident of this; I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Ps 27 |
Posted By: LouSWPA
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2020 at 6:10pm
Joe, I appreciate that offer, but don't waste your time. That is too far to transport Thanks ------------- I am still confident of this; I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Ps 27 |
Posted By: Dakota Dave
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2020 at 6:24pm
| I've got anO290d2 in the shed removed it from my pacer when I upgraded to an O320.buddy had a few Vws but got ride of them all for way to much. |
Posted By: john(MI)
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2020 at 7:11pm
You know Lou. When I read you say ultralight I was wondering the same thing and thinking we would need a V8 for either one of us!!  ------------- D14, D17, 5020, 612H, CASE 446 |
Posted By: wide
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2020 at 8:06pm
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Check your local craigslist. I'm not sure where you are and this isn't exactly what you are looking for but an example: https://youngstown.craigslist.org/pts/d/east-liverpool-cheap-vw-mg-td-kit-2/7062123243.html" rel="nofollow - https://youngstown.craigslist.org/pts/d/east-liverpool-cheap-vw-mg-td-kit-2/7062123243.html |
Posted By: Walker
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2020 at 8:32pm
| One coming back at ya Lou. Hey somebody's got 14 vw engines on facebook market place. |
Posted By: LouSWPA
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2020 at 9:31pm
way outta' my league Dave! that would have worked well in the Sonari though ------------- I am still confident of this; I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Ps 27 |