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callahan's '65 Beetle

callahan's '65 Beetle

 
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callahan
Naturally-aspirated

7
08-01-2011, 08:25 PM #1
well im new to this w123 stuff. but have been heavy in the aircooled vw scene for a while now and just thought i would share for those interested

here is my current daily driver
'65 beetle "Jolene"
1641cc engine w dual kadron carbs
6.5" narrowed beam w dropped spindles, down 2 outer splines in the rear. aka STATIC drop
lots of other little custom touches enjoy.

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callahan
08-01-2011, 08:25 PM #1

well im new to this w123 stuff. but have been heavy in the aircooled vw scene for a while now and just thought i would share for those interested

here is my current daily driver
'65 beetle "Jolene"
1641cc engine w dual kadron carbs
6.5" narrowed beam w dropped spindles, down 2 outer splines in the rear. aka STATIC drop
lots of other little custom touches enjoy.

[Image: 100_1516.jpg]

[Image: 100_1517.jpg]

[Image: 100_1518.jpg]

[Image: 100_1515.jpg]

[Image: dubmds10.jpg]

[Image: eurome10.jpg]

winmutt
bitbanger

3,468
08-03-2011, 09:31 AM #2
When we goin for a ride? I havent been in an air cooled in ages.

1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
winmutt
08-03-2011, 09:31 AM #2

When we goin for a ride? I havent been in an air cooled in ages.


1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42

JB3
Superturbo

1,795
08-03-2011, 10:17 AM #3
hahah I love it! Big Grin

Now you are making me miss my Karmann Ghia!

1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van

JB3
08-03-2011, 10:17 AM #3

hahah I love it! Big Grin

Now you are making me miss my Karmann Ghia!


1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van

300D50
Graphite Moderator, ala RBMK

775
08-03-2011, 12:11 PM #4
Looks awesome man, the attention to detail in the custom trim is astounding!

1990 Power Ram 50 V6 SOHC 24V 6g72

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My posts are my personal opinions and thoughts, unless otherwise noted.
300D50
08-03-2011, 12:11 PM #4

Looks awesome man, the attention to detail in the custom trim is astounding!


1990 Power Ram 50 V6 SOHC 24V 6g72

I can be wrong, don't take everything I say as verbatim, please fact-check first.
My posts are my personal opinions and thoughts, unless otherwise noted.

Captain America
Boostin' & Roostin'

2,221
08-03-2011, 03:34 PM #5
Looks good!


1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag

AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....

Captain America
08-03-2011, 03:34 PM #5

Looks good!



1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag

AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....

DeliveryValve
Superturbo

1,338
08-03-2011, 04:35 PM #6
(08-03-2011, 10:17 AM)dropnosky hahah I love it! Big Grin

Now you are making me miss my Karmann Ghia!

I had one when I was a teen. Never drove it, planned to fix it up, but it just sat a rotted away from the Great Lakes weather.Confused



Dig the style, Great job callahan!



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Gota love Mercedes Diesels!



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DeliveryValve
08-03-2011, 04:35 PM #6

(08-03-2011, 10:17 AM)dropnosky hahah I love it! Big Grin

Now you are making me miss my Karmann Ghia!

I had one when I was a teen. Never drove it, planned to fix it up, but it just sat a rotted away from the Great Lakes weather.Confused



Dig the style, Great job callahan!



.


Gota love Mercedes Diesels!



.

callahan
Naturally-aspirated

7
08-03-2011, 07:04 PM #7
thanks fellas got a few updates on the old girl but haven't taken any recent pics i'll get some soon
callahan
08-03-2011, 07:04 PM #7

thanks fellas got a few updates on the old girl but haven't taken any recent pics i'll get some soon

 
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