My Salt Dream : VW Karmann Ghia

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lvsalt

#30
May 20, 2014, 06:12:00 AM
whos shop :?
Gary Cole     DCWATERJET Z

wickedwagens

#31
May 21, 2014, 07:59:29 AM
It is my neighbors shop. They are usually building top fuel stuff along with other projects (boats and cars).
1968 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
G/CFALT  106.643 MPH  8/2016    G/CGALT  113.131 MPH  9/2016
G/CBGALT  169.462  MPH  8/2021    G/CBFALT  146.715  MPH  8/2017
G/CBGC  158.242  MPH  9/2017   H/CBGC  94.334 MPH  8/2018
H/CPRO  93.383 MPH  8/2018   H/CBFALT  101.282 MPH 9/2018
H/CBGALT  120.591 MPH 9/2018
Top Speed 170.726 MPH
36hp VW 100 mph club 9/2019 102.319 MPH

Frankie7799

#32
May 21, 2014, 09:09:43 AM
Thats the A/Fuel dragster that 2 Club member Garrett Bateman drives for Rick Henkleman

floydjer

#33
May 21, 2014, 09:23:01 AM
Being from Michigan, I had no idea that KG`s came with a floor and rocker panels... :cheers:  Nice build.
I`d never advocate drugs,alcohol,violence or insanity to anyone...But they work for me.

tauruck

#34
May 21, 2014, 09:28:50 AM
Quote from: Frankie7799 on May 21, 2014, 09:09:43 AM
Thats the A/Fuel dragster that 2 Club member Garrett Bateman drives for Rick Henkleman

Don't get me started. I wish I hadn't seen that pic. :-D

Frankie7799

#35
May 21, 2014, 09:33:06 AM
Quote from: tauruck on May 21, 2014, 09:28:50 AM
Quote from: Frankie7799 on May 21, 2014, 09:09:43 AM
Thats the A/Fuel dragster that 2 Club member Garrett Bateman drives for Rick Henkleman

Don't get me started. I wish I hadn't seen that pic. :-D

LOL. Im not sure if they have two different cars or just switch between the aero body pictured and the standard body. I had the chance to talk to Garrett here in town a couple of months ago at the drags. Nice guy. I think I surpised him by talking about LSR stuff instead of drag racing.

wickedwagens

#36
May 22, 2014, 09:03:58 AM
I'm pretty sure this is a recent purchase by East West Engineering.  An older Amato, Dupuy, Hadman car.
1968 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
G/CFALT  106.643 MPH  8/2016    G/CGALT  113.131 MPH  9/2016
G/CBGALT  169.462  MPH  8/2021    G/CBFALT  146.715  MPH  8/2017
G/CBGC  158.242  MPH  9/2017   H/CBGC  94.334 MPH  8/2018
H/CPRO  93.383 MPH  8/2018   H/CBFALT  101.282 MPH 9/2018
H/CBGALT  120.591 MPH 9/2018
Top Speed 170.726 MPH
36hp VW 100 mph club 9/2019 102.319 MPH

revolutionary

#37
May 22, 2014, 10:55:35 AM
Maybe just the angles I am looking at but it looks like an awful tight squeeze to get a helmet between the seat and the A-pillar bar.  Did you do some test entries/exits?
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  ECTA Record AA/BGALT 214.8
  SCTA Bonneville PB AA/BGALT 237.4
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  SCTA Bonneville Record SC/BF100 48.931

wickedwagens

#38
May 26, 2014, 08:33:02 PM
It might be the angle in these last pictures. I did do a few entries and exits. It is going to take some practice and getting the sequence down, but it is not too bad. I am going to need to install a removable steering wheel for sure
1968 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
G/CFALT  106.643 MPH  8/2016    G/CGALT  113.131 MPH  9/2016
G/CBGALT  169.462  MPH  8/2021    G/CBFALT  146.715  MPH  8/2017
G/CBGC  158.242  MPH  9/2017   H/CBGC  94.334 MPH  8/2018
H/CPRO  93.383 MPH  8/2018   H/CBFALT  101.282 MPH 9/2018
H/CBGALT  120.591 MPH 9/2018
Top Speed 170.726 MPH
36hp VW 100 mph club 9/2019 102.319 MPH

wickedwagens

#39
June 04, 2014, 09:44:52 PM


Cage is all welded up, body is back on, and the car is back home.
1968 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
G/CFALT  106.643 MPH  8/2016    G/CGALT  113.131 MPH  9/2016
G/CBGALT  169.462  MPH  8/2021    G/CBFALT  146.715  MPH  8/2017
G/CBGC  158.242  MPH  9/2017   H/CBGC  94.334 MPH  8/2018
H/CPRO  93.383 MPH  8/2018   H/CBFALT  101.282 MPH 9/2018
H/CBGALT  120.591 MPH 9/2018
Top Speed 170.726 MPH
36hp VW 100 mph club 9/2019 102.319 MPH

wickedwagens

#40
June 27, 2014, 10:06:29 PM


I towed the car down to El Mirage last weekend to make sure what I have done so far looks good.  The tech inspectors said everything looks good and to keep up the good work.  Still lots to do.  I'll try to remember to keep this updated with pictures.
1968 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
G/CFALT  106.643 MPH  8/2016    G/CGALT  113.131 MPH  9/2016
G/CBGALT  169.462  MPH  8/2021    G/CBFALT  146.715  MPH  8/2017
G/CBGC  158.242  MPH  9/2017   H/CBGC  94.334 MPH  8/2018
H/CPRO  93.383 MPH  8/2018   H/CBFALT  101.282 MPH 9/2018
H/CBGALT  120.591 MPH 9/2018
Top Speed 170.726 MPH
36hp VW 100 mph club 9/2019 102.319 MPH

manta22

#41
June 28, 2014, 08:32:55 AM
That's a beautiful photo!

I'm sure you are pleased that the inspection went well. It's a nice looking car!

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ
Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

lvsalt

#42
June 28, 2014, 09:29:05 AM
 :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Gary Cole     DCWATERJET Z

wickedwagens

#43
July 16, 2014, 08:33:24 PM
I was planning to do a window net from the bars up and welding in tabs and using sheet metal to fill all of the other gaps in the cage.  After looking at it I decided that a full door net would work and save me some labor and welding time.  I made up a pattern and sent it to Stroud.  6 days later and my net is back in the mail headed my direction!
1968 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
G/CFALT  106.643 MPH  8/2016    G/CGALT  113.131 MPH  9/2016
G/CBGALT  169.462  MPH  8/2021    G/CBFALT  146.715  MPH  8/2017
G/CBGC  158.242  MPH  9/2017   H/CBGC  94.334 MPH  8/2018
H/CPRO  93.383 MPH  8/2018   H/CBFALT  101.282 MPH 9/2018
H/CBGALT  120.591 MPH 9/2018
Top Speed 170.726 MPH
36hp VW 100 mph club 9/2019 102.319 MPH

BobDcuda

#44
July 25, 2014, 09:26:34 PM
Wicked, what are you working on for an engine?  And will it be NA or turbo?
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