The Purvis Eureka Forum

Hi

Will post my project updates from now on in this thread as it is all coming together now slowly.
See attached pictures of my car out in the sun for the first time in 3 years with roof attached (thanks Simon AKA Metalsmith)
And yes if you wont to live in Stanhope Gardens two homes are for rent in back ground of both pics.


Andrew

Hi

It’s been a while but the attached picture is of brake and clutch master cylinders being mounted.
New high speed shopping centre front end fitted (kidding) ::)
I have now taken the body back off to allow access to  front end for fitment of front end ,braces, master cylinders  and wielding of frame as it is only tacked at present.
The steering rack /box has become more involved than I had hoped at present I have an EMPI rack , a Vw box and a Hyundai excel rack on the way. I have found space to be a problem needing to have wiring, air ducts, steering components, and master cylinders and throttle linkages all in one spot has confined space. I have decided to look at all three set ups and use the best compromise.

Andrew

Hi

Attached picture of rear bar work ready for final welding and end capping.
Also showing lawnmower with over sized carburettor. :o

Andrew

Hi

Another picture of the pedals and template for accelerator pedal mount .

Andrew

looking good.can't wait to see it done and on the road
..Darren

agroeureka ...
as they say slow an steady wins the race ..will look a treat when it's complete ..
get it done quick an you'll make yourself sick..

Hi

If its not to hot this week end should have a big update.That is some hours >30 degrees
Also full time employment would help my speed of my project.

Have found my front beam was bent will be getting a replacment on saturday. This will allow me to fit the beam and fabricate my beam braces and finalise the location of my master cylinders.
My fuel tank is reinstalled to check pipe runs. The clutch slave cylinder location and operation , final welding , a number of holes for services (power,brake lines, fuel lines,air ducts ect ) and seat belt mounts the chassis can go to powder coating.
Then i can start body work?????????????? 2-3 months.
Paint 1 month
Fit out 1 month
Rego 1 month
Contingency 5 months

So may be ready for next years meet.

Andrew

money can do that to all dreams too... ???

Hi

Just a small up date i was unable to pick up my new front beam on the weekend (Wife said i must fix the ducted ac)
The attached picture is of the test assembley of the front end to check wheel clearances to the master cylinders.
I have also test fitted the beam braces to and will have to remake to fit the lowered pan.The mountung points at the pan end will not clear the pan lowering braces.
If anyone is thinking of fitting beam braces thay will interfere with the front under sill.

Andrew

PS Sorry about the picture quality my phone has been found not to like dust and water (work) and i have to use an old one.And i can not up load it.27/11/2009 it worked

im experiencing that too trying to upload one here to... :-[

Hi

Picture 1 seat area boxed out double skined with flat bottom

Picture 2 Rear bar work being final welded horn braces being added to fit 930 porsche cv,s

Picture 3 Front under sill mount being cut

Not far to go now has to be at powder coaters 27/1/2010

Andrew

your doing some great work on it ... a priceless reek come's to mind... 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

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Did some more work today not a big step but getting there

Picture one pan half finished

Picture two new front under sill mount/front end brace

Andrew

as always very cool the work you are doing to it.. 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

Hi

Picture one Bar work for gearbox also showing mounts for fuel pumps and filters
Picture two Sealt belt mount ready for welding one tacked in background

Andrew

Hi

Picture of modified gearbox horns to fit Porsche 930 CV's still needs cleaning up .

Andrew

Hi

Just came in from the Eureka Operating theatre and have found i have ticked off the last item on my construction list so ihave finished the welding and grinding so next stop powder coating.

The picture below is of back half of the frame showing the side braces to stop the flexing of the back half of the car.

I will be taking better pictures when i get it out of the theatre and on to the trailer.

Should post those on Thursday.

Andrew

PS Looking for a set of roof lift rams. Call Andrew 0411194586

the pictures have been great thus far for anyone following your thread on chasis work.. ;) would make a great photo slide show. 8)

HI All

It free and on the tralia powder coat Thursday
Pic 1 Side view showing droped pans and rear bracing
Pic 2 Rear view of gear box mount to fit 901/915 gearbox fuel tank support and rear body support. (a lot of the fibreglass has been cut out of the back of mine)


Andrew

Hi
Still more

Pic 3 View from front showinh shifter relocated and 911 type rear bracing and pans from inside
Pic 4 View from head on
Pic 5 Garage empty Going to have to make some billet parts while it away

Andrew

what are billet part's.

Basically custom parts made from a section of material (often aluminium, but could be steel, magnesium, or titanium [typically a light metal]) called a billet. A billet is just the terminology used to describe a block of said metal. It's usually either a round bar or rectangular block, but could be any shape really. It depends on what's going to be made from it, that usually determins the shape of the billet sourced. 

It should be noted that it's not very often made from 100% aluminium, or what ever, it's usually an alloy.

Then the billet is machined to the required shape and specifications.

The benefits of making something this way is that you know it's going to be a better quality part, and therefore stronger, than something cast in the same shape.

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/cycoholic/Tuggerah%202005%20Show%20and%20Shine/billetbug03.gif)

All the shiny parts you see (including the light surrounds, rear bumper, let alone in the engine bay, are made from 'billet'.

Well said Cyc -baby.
                                   I'll expand a bit on your info though.
 
Nearly all aluminium is alloyed with another metal. 4000, 5000  and 6000 series alum are the most common types. The 10,000 series is pure. Billet alloys are usually 5000 or 6000 series, the higher 6K (6400 and above) being aircraft quality.


The rear bumper is an alloy extrusion, not billet. It's been carefully sanded to give it that "billet" look, which is also a popular trick.

This guys car is mind blowing, though. He's definately got too much time on his hands!

     Simon

thanx for the explanation guy's ..
people with job's are always to  busy to do stuff  outside of work but people without jobs are always doing stuff to be busy while looking for work ... ;)

Hi

Thanks for the explanation cyco and metalsmith

And Just to clear up

I work just dont get paid as much as i should ( :) Looking for new job :))

Just have stoped watching the idiot box ;D and listening to my wife 8) 8) 8) 8)

Andrew

You're probably right about the bumper Simon, though I wouldn't be surprised. The guy who owns the Billet Bug is retired, and turns/mills all his own stuff in his shed (what a shed that must be!!  :o ), so he has plenty of time. It's actually known as the Billet Bug from memory, and has a ton of trophies. And that's an older photo, in an article in Unique Cars, her talks about the Billet Bug, and had more resent photos. 

that's the cleanest motor i've ever seen on a v.w...
and ahh we are never paid what we are worth i hope to be a boss of my own company. ;)

Hi

Picking up from powder coat thursday the 25/2/2010

If i get home in time will post pics


Andrew

 :o O0 more photo's just kidding we enjoy the progress report in pictures cause it says more than words can say... ;D

Hi

I Can Report We Have Powder.

Andrew

Ps Can not up load pictures again

Hi
Temp pic till i can use photobucket

Andrew

they put a great finish on it... 8)
photobucket is not hard to use ..

Hi

See attached

Andrew

Hi

See attached back in the garage

I will post all my construction pictures on photobucket over the weekend

Really looking the business now. It's amazing how a lick of paint really pulls things together.

 8)

Very nice
I see there's a S***t load of renforcing in there.

It will be great to see all your pics on Photobucket because there is the option to see them all as a slide show.
We can then watch the progress from the start right through to now.

Goin to be a nice machine

an who ever thought up the option of slidshow is raking in the dollars cause it's the best idea...
8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

Hi

Have up loaded pics
http://s480.photobucket.com/albums/rr166/eurekacarclub/Member%20Rides/Agros%20project/

Andrew

hey congrats on mastering photobucket... 8) ???

Hi

Go Cart anyone

Will take better picks and post6 monday

Andrew

Geez mate whats all this?

looks pretty good my friend, keep up the good work!

thats massive i'm so so impressed of the work you are doing it's so cool... 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

Hi

Just one will put the rest on photobucket

Andrew

agro my gear shifter looks to be in the same position as yours... not sure if you have to bend them when they are in that position. have you dummy fitted the handbrake to see how much clearance there is between the 2? you may be able to just buy another shifter from a volksy wreckers or an aftermarket one if there isnt enough clearance.

looks micky mate, just dont like the fact that you put the seat in there, makes me want the originals just that much more lol, but seriously mate, this thing looks GOOD!

Hi
The shifter is not a vw its a Porsche with custom base and links.
The hand brake is also to be custom see pictures

I actually i have bigger problems at present my rear brake's and front suspension do not fit in my rims :'( :'(
So having to re-plan the project to install my large brakes up front and rim conversion to holden commodore stud pattern.
And i still have to have it registered for the end of year weekend.
I made the fatal mistake of trusting free advice and did not check as i would usually o well.
Back to the lathe

Check the picks
First is the front lower ball joint rubbing the rim
Second is the brake clearance to the rear rim and ripping off the ballance weights

Andrew

I'll have a Bourbon thanks bar keep!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i take it you have not many speed humps in your neck of the wood's it's so low to the ground will the side undersill fit or are you doing a custom job... ;)
but it still looks like it's going to be ahead turner.. 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

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Have not set the spring/ride heights yet as there is some more parts to come from Mr Metalsmith to alow ajustment

Andrew

The height at present is 100mm to base of pan as per rego law call me Mr plow but seriously the front end is just ajusted to allow the ball joints to clear the rims and the front/rear will have coil overs/bags. I will be setting the suspension up to handle, I have friends at Eastern Creek Raceway so a few track days will be required.

oh ok  that just went over the top of my head you sure do know what your doing ... :)

one option for you could be to put bigger rims on your masterpiece. depending on what size you have already 1 or 2 inches bigger may see enough room to fix your problem if they are 14's and you went to 15's this would give you approximately an extra 13mm of room. might be a pain to have to buy another set of rims but you could always sell the ones you have for a new pair of the same type in the next size up. im guessing your looking at going the old school style but if im wrong then there are plenty of BIG rims you could get.

its just my thoughts as there would be far less work needed. anyway good luck with your problem. keep us posted champ

Hi

Did someone say
17" * 8" Fronts
17" * 10" Rears

Andrew

just skimmed over the comments through this thread and couldnt find anything with wheel size, i apologise if i missed something. i was going by one of the latest pics being "Eureka 5 4 2010 014 (Large).jpg " when i assumed you were going with old school rims. interested in seeing the rims your going to be using :)

Hey Andrew,
                   I'd've thought you'd be going for a set of filthy 18's at least. I thought my wheels might be in for a bit of competition. I guess not!

     Simon

Hi

18"s are i think a bit big (too smaller side wall) also you are limited in tyre choice.
I can get 17"tyres at the right price.

Andew

Hi
looks like I will have to look at custom wheels for the right off sets Simon do you have a contact in Australia
Andrew

Bru-hah ha ha ha ha ha !!!
                                     Oh mercy! (chuckle snort) no really, good luck there mate. The story of my wheels is long and frustrating and ends up leading me to buy my wheels from the US, as you know. ROH, Speedy, BBS and the now defunct Simmons (good riddance!) all won't want to know you.

Dragway in Vic will be interested but will ask for both your left and right testicles regarding payment. I was quoted at the time around 1.8 to 2.3 G's per wheel, without anodising to my custom offset. You only have a small choice of designs also.

The US place I bought my wheels from CNC machined them to my own design and offset after stringent computer analysis, anodised the centres, assembled them, computer balanced them and shipped them here for far less than I could've had them made in Oz.

Things might've changed in the 4 or so years since I did this, but don't count on it. Call me tomorrow when I'm at work. I have one more bloke to recommend to you, but he won't be cheap either.

     Simon

Did you ever consider speedy here in australia out at smithfield... :)

http://www.speedywheels.com.au/http://

Err, Dave, Speedy was the second one Simon mentioned.

yes i know the rims are cool i was giving andrew an insight to speedy... ;)

Dave,
         Speedy, like ROH and 99% of every other Oz wheel manufacturer, cast single or 2 piece wheels with a very limited range of offsets, obviously aimed at the volume markets of popular cars eg. Commodore, Falcon, Camry etc. They're not interested in making a new mould to cast a custom offset.

To make a wheel with a custom offset as Andrew needs he'll require a single or a 3 piece wheel either of which is a full machined wheel. Companies that do this in Oz are rare and expensive, like Dragway. If you wanted a standard offset it's open slather. You'd have plenty of choice.

But that's the easy way. And nothing on my reek has been done the easy way.

     Simon

Hi

Thanks for the reply's
Simon's right, off the shelf is cheaper but will not give me the look i am after i have put in too much work to short cut the last part.
I will be at present buying a set of commodore rims and tires off Ebay to keep it on wheels and so i can get to "the weekend".I have found that the sooner you are talking to easy the process becomes with ordering any custom parts or design.
Simon you have told me the story of your wheels and i was hoping the seen in  Australia had improved.
As for off the shelf rims yes there some good looking ones out there most are not DOT approved and I have seen some of the lighter units tare out the centers with high HP/G load applications. (I should stop spending time at race tracks)

Andrew

Ps Simon will you be going to time attack ? Let me know.

i see ya point considering i only used them for the caps on the rims i searched the website for the rims it wasn't clear a custom job was what andrew was after..

Update time

Hi

Been working a lot and if your in the Blacktown/Castle Hill areas the local papers have a report on my curent work project.
Back to the car
I have now changed to the ford patten will pick up front rotors 27/5/2010 all ready have rears. The holden rotors would not fit the front in uprights i am using. Wheels i should be picking up in the next few days. I have picked up a few bits over the last month and should be fitting them over the next weekend so may have some good pictures on sunday or monday night.
Will be fitting
Rear disk brakes (Ford)
Front rotors (Ford)
Front brake calipers (HSV)
Pedal Box (Andrew)
Brake lines
Rear coil overs
Steering box's plus linkages (Andrew)
Fuel lines
Battery Cables
Hydraulic Clutch
And last but not least drive shafts so if all works out i may do a gocart video

Regards

Andrew

Or i could just end up screaming!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sounds good Andrew.

I have to ask, what size tyres will you be running?

excellent scream away we await the video... O0

Hi

Tire size is at present up to fleabay some thing to push the car around maybe a lap around the block.
The final size will be up to the engineer I would like somthing like
Front 17" *265*45/50
Back  17" * 335*45/50
Still have to check what will fit, when body is bolted back on and then consault the engineer and of corse the cost.
Old tires were 15*245*65 front i think and 15*265*65 rear would have to check.A lot like cycos 15-20 years old.

Andrew

geez, i thought cyco had some rubber at the back of his reek but 335? thats huge!!!

Those would certainly be nice and wide, just over 13". My current rears are 10".

Mind you, he'll probably have better chances of getting rubber that size on 17" rims than my 265 on 14"s.

Andrew is just trying to beat my  current width of 315mm on the ass.
                                                                                               Good luck to him but let's see what he comes up with....

    Simon

Hi

Thought yours were larger Simon for some reasion .
Was thinking of 335 like a 930 porsche from mid 80's it's a child hood thing ( condore man I think)
regards

Andrew 

then you might like this.. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_g-TkGM4nKI&feature=related



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Hi

Thanks But

Have it somewhere on DVD

Andrew

no probs now you don't have to search for the dvd... ;)

Hi
F##########################################################################
Had to work Saturday doho
Rear disk brakes (Ford)Did not arrive
Front rotors (Ford) Got them
Front brake calipers (HSV) Would not work pad over lap on disk wrong not safe ,dont trust experts check for your self
Pedal Box (Andrew) Lisened to another expert start again
Brake lines, see above
Rear coil overs Only thing done
Steering box's plus linkages (Andrew) still waiting for the cleaning of parts to finish
Fuel lines ,did not get to it
Battery Cables as above
Hydraulic Clutch , expert full of s### parts supplyed do not do the job

Note to all do not trust experts there full of vested interests and commissions.

Andrew

Yes its been a bad week end wait till i get the phone working Monday refunds are all i will listen to. Should make some of them listen.I think that the word compensation may have new meaning to some after this week end.

Signed
Big angry man trapped in a big angry mans body

goodluck getting refunds cause you might only get exchanges cause as you you said
experts there full of vested interests and commissions  >:( an the sales have gone through an the products they have sold you aren't faulty they just match your project to which at the end of the day all you can say is
F##########################################################################  ???

Hi
Have now calmed down and I got my refunds from everyone (And a few Tshirts).
Rear disk brakes (Ford) Installed see pictures
Front rotors (Ford) Got them working on
Front brake calipers Now changed to Ford will look over Monday
Pedal Box (Investigating)
Brake lines, see above
Rear coil overs DONE
Steering box's plus linkages (Andrew) Cleaned will install tommorow (Monday)
Fuel lines ,Monday
Battery Cables as above
Hydraulic Clutch , (Investigating)

Have now gone with Ford stud patten all round and brakes I will be designing the fronts Monday.
The rears are EL Falcon I have installed them and have still to design the hand brake (Should not be to hard)
The fronts are BA Falcon big and cheap used by ford to pull up a 1.8 ton car so the Eureks should be no problem I will be constructing the mounts for the calipers Monday the rotors will be mounted on a machined hub (Have all ready done a mock up)with Ford stud patten.
The wheels now fitted are BA steel rims 16" by ??  to allow me to move the car may be good enough to use for rego will have to talk to Blue slip man.

Andrew

not bad andrew, you should be quite proud of your achievements so far. its looking good. the t-shirts always aid the calming down ;)

looks good andrew, whats the engineer say about all your modes.

Hi

The engineer keeps having to look at his text books.
He is ok at present but we will have a big argument when i fit the turbos.

Andrew

wow them wheelis huge great size...

Hi

Ok Ok its been a while but we have progress
Picture 005 set up for the steering using two steering boxes
Picture 006 Body fitted for test 200 my daughter is washing the body and would like me to start the painting
Picture 007 Anothere shot of the body on the chassis not the fors stud patten and wheels (also the Bond numbered picture so i had to post it)

Andrew 822

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Forgot to say the steering system will have a damper fitted i hadent painted the braket when the picture was taken

Andrew

Looking good Andrew. About the red dodad on the steering box. I've read a few things over the last few years about how that's the last thing you want there. From what I understand is that the material (Nyroprene?) isn't designed for those sorts of forces seen during steering and it sheers apart. One story the unit was less than 6 months old.

Hi
Yes thanks for the heads up
I did some R/D before purchase and found most of the storys come from installations that allow the unit to deflect or move in multiple directions if these loads are removed  and the unit only is transmits steering loads the units last fo a number  of years.(I bought 2 just incase)

Andrew

Fair enough. Might be an idea to keep that spare in the car.  ;)

Andrew,
I have thought about doing the "twin steering box" trick on my reek here in the UK.  Did you use a LHD steering box? Will the damper fit in the same position?  Are you using a std damper?

Bushboy

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Steering box was my orignal with a left hand arm fitted.
Damper will not fit in same position is now to be mounted on the other side of the center arm.
Yes standed damper custon mount off the chassis not the beam.
I will look through my pictures on the week end and post one showing the completed setup.

Andrew

Andrew,
Pics of the completed set up would be appreciated.

Thanks
Bushboy

Hi

Dont use that red thing on your steering. That will break without notice in about 3 weeks. The vw forum also say they are bad. You are best to use original rubber type. just a heads up, looks great.

Anthony

wow man that's come leaps an bounds since i seen it last  did it make it too coffs...

Hi,
can you give some more details about the twin steering box set up and it's benefits please.

HiHave been meaning to post some pics of the steering system but time keeps geting away from me .
When it cools down out side i will take some more pics and post 38 out side at present

Andrew

Hi

Bought some parts today
Which brings me to the picture this is on the lounge table ,wife does not agree that eureka parts belong in the house.
Doho can not post picture from iphone will post over weekend when my computer is repaired.

Andrew
Posted 24/2/2011

Hi
Question why is the wife upset
I started polishing my fuel tank hidden sides first told her we will go out when I finish the side I was working on.
She then asked if the side I was polishing was visible i said yes under the car she them stormed off?????
Is it just me???
Was just the first pass with wet and dry to remove large scratches whistle

Andrew

Andrew
of course it's just you  ;D
we never have them problems at my house  whistle
I don't have a table in the Dog house
move over Banjo I need more room to sleep  :laugh:
james

I've been following a radical rebuild of a 914 (my favourate Porsche), and he washed his manifold in the dishwasher, and his misses didn't mind!!


 :D

Hi

You wll have to send me the link on that like the 914's myself

List of things i have used around the house with or with out her knowledge
1) Dish washer washing cyclinder heads X 4 before machaining and after (was away that weekend)
2) Oven so many times i have forgotten drying preaheating mainly
3) Her hair drier for heat srink (has more power than my heat gun/paint stripper)
4) Clothes line for drying and painting (had to re string it)
5) Weignt set to hold things in place ( had to repaint it to cover welding splater)
6) All the cleaning products at one time or another
7) Chest freezer to srink fit bearings and store glues
8 ) Fire blanket from the kitchion (replaced before she came home)
9) Late night welding wirh mates triped the power 5-6 times she was watching TV
10) Stored batteries in the fridge
11) And her most hated point taken up the drive way and street with my rust/cars ("could down value the house")
12) Drank all her Girls drinks cause we were to drunk to go to the bottle shop
13) Have non wife approved friends

I am not that bad if i am not at work i am in the shed

Andrew

P.S. Taught my  dautgher (9years old ) to spray paint

ROFL!
         Now that's some funny poo. Your poor missus!

     Simon
 

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Glad you liked it Simon
Have my fuel tank and am making the straps for it.
Spent today running brake lines, fuel lines, and making wiring harness for motor, gearbox and fuel tank.
Would like it to stop raining when I go out side would make it easier.

Andrew
 
I will add photos when the weather picks up

Hi

Just a pic of the fuel tank and hoses and other systems should have a large update this week end have two wife approved days to work on car

Andrew

Hi
Ok, only ended up with only one day of work but i have got it to the point where the body will not have to be removed untill the next rebuild.
Pic one Brake rotor and caliper
Pic two same with view from the front

Hi
More pics
Pic three shows the two steering boxes and the dampner
Pic four is the body sitting on the pan ready for bolt down ( system will not alow me to load so its the next post)

List of things to complete ( too big to fill out here )

I missed taking photos of the finished brake and cluch systems i will take some during the week

Andrew

Hi
Pic four

And just to keep Simon amused i am in trouble with the wife for using the freezer for the front wheel bearings.

Andrew

Hi

New way to up set the wife
Remove the heat lamps from the bath room and set up lamp holders to dry undercoat in shed

Andrew

(too wet for any progress 0

Hi

Big milestone today body bolted back to chassis.
Didn't fit right had to redrill a number of holes and enlarge others but is now one for the first time in what for it 7 years.OUCH!!!!
I will have to make a few panels to seal out water in the foot wells and to brace a few points but I am over all happy with the out come.

The attachéd picture Is just a quickly i was tired and am planing on taking a few next week end.

Andrew

Hi
Moved the eureka out side today just to look at my work after my fourced 6 month break. I now have a list of things I will redo and things I will have to check will post pics next week

Andrew

PS I Am Back

Hi

Managed to post a picture car in the light

I will have to clean it all over when i went to hospital it and my 1935 Buick project, at home where packed  in to the garage very quickly

Andrew

Hi

It's been a while but my car moved under its own power today
Have had clutch problems have had the motor in and out 15 times.
Will be doing a victory lap next week I will post the video

Andrew