Ratty Split Mission.....Custom Interior

SplitPersonality · Post by **SplitPersonality** » Wed May 20, 2009 10:54 am

115 / 70R 15, only 4 inches wide, not for registered vehicles

Pitty you can't ride your motorbike now though

Tonz Magonz · Post by **Tonz Magonz** » Wed May 20, 2009 2:12 pm

Hi GFresh....

Can you tell me where you bought those tyres...?

Perfect.. for a project of mine.

Keep the pics coming..

GFresh · Post by **GFresh** » Wed May 20, 2009 10:12 pm

Tonz Magonz wrote:Hi GFresh....

Can you tell me where you bought those tyres...?

Perfect.. for a project of mine.

Keep the pics coming..

These tyres are space savers out of a SAAB, I am going to use them only while the car is unregistered, the old rags on my bus were CACTUS, I wouldn't use them for cruising around on but if you are up for shits and giggles these babies can be found at most wrecking yards in the boot of old European cars, they come in some other sizes also 125 - 135 etc., I picked them up for $40 each.

Tonz Magonz · Post by **Tonz Magonz** » Thu May 21, 2009 8:03 am

Thanks..
Had the same idea to use them on a non-registered splittie..although may be ok for a while longer, considering I wouldnt be exceeding their 80kmh
speed limit rating..

GFresh · Post by **GFresh** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 11:22 pm

Hey all, I have picked up an 1800 for the old girl and have a question for you dub gurus out there, it may seem like an obvious one but I haven't come across it before, just looking at what combonation I need for my clutch set up if I am going to fit the 1800 type 4 engine into the original box, from what I have worked out so far the flywheel is slightly larger than the original so I may need to enlarge the bell housing, the ring gear has a different ratio to the original 1200 6 volt starter combo, but I have a 12 volt starter which I think has the corect pinion set up so I should be on a winner there, also do I need to change the fork on the box to get the correct throw out for my thrust bearing to pressure plate?

One other thing, if I am going to fit a straight axle swing box set up can I use the original box and fit axles off another swing axle box like a type 3, are these the correct length?.. most of my work has always been with beetles or type 3's, I've done stuff all on splits

I have done some research on this but to no avail, any help would be appreciated Thanks,

mainebugs · Post by **mainebugs** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 2:41 pm

should be able to just put a 6v flywheel on it but im not sure

GFresh · Post by **GFresh** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 4:39 pm

The type 4 config has a 5 bolt mount for the flywheel as aposed to the 1 large mount bolt for type 1 and 3 arrangement

FrankenCab · Post by **FrankenCab** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 7:37 pm

215mm clutch flywheel which is what should have on the 1800. if that dont fit grinder out with a flapper disc . you will also need the conversion starter bush to put in the bellhousing so a 12v starter can be used , and the throw out bearing will have to be changed mmm might be able to use 1500 beetle one .
I've just done the straight axle conversion into my split and drives pretty good . i used 1500 beetle box which has the long axle long spline , short cast ends n bearing caps out of early beetle and had to extend axle tubes using the ones of the 1500 beetle box i think its 22mm? will check. you will then need to use 64 on handbrake cables with 75mm extensions into the drums which I've used type 3 wide 5 drums. And cut spring plates to match bug,type 3 springplate shape and notch springplates so they dont bottom out. Also swap out nose cone and hockey stick off your split box. there easy. Oh and reposition brake pipe brackets on axle tubes.

GFresh · Post by **GFresh** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 10:19 pm

FrankenCab wrote:215mm clutch flywheel which is what should have on the 1800. if that dont fit grinder out with a flapper disc . you will also need the conversion starter bush to put in the bellhousing so a 12v starter can be used , and the throw out bearing will have to be changed mmm might be able to use 1500 beetle one .
I've just done the straight axle conversion into my split and drives pretty good . i used 1500 beetle box which has the long axle long spline , short cast ends n bearing caps out of early beetle and had to extend axle tubes using the ones of the 1500 beetle box i think its 22mm? will check. you will then need to use 64 on handbrake cables with 75mm extensions into the drums which I've used type 3 wide 5 drums. And cut spring plates to match bug,type 3 springplate shape and notch springplates so they dont bottom out. Also swap out nose cone and hockey stick off your split box. there easy. Oh and reposition brake pipe brackets on axle tubes.

great post mate, lots of juicy info for me to fester on, much thanks, do you know if I have to change the fork or is the old one ok to use?

FrankenCab · Post by **FrankenCab** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 12:32 am

think there is an upgrade kit for the clutch fork so you can use the later style or modify the arms to match kombi late beetle, type 3

GFresh · Post by **GFresh** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 10:53 pm

Been doing some work on the front end, bit rusty after sitting for some time

GFresh · Post by **GFresh** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 10:59 pm

dropped spindals

kombi1976 · Post by **kombi1976** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 12:34 am

Good work, GFresh.
Keep on keeping on.
You might even make Old Bar at this rate.

GFresh · Post by **GFresh** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:20 pm

some pics of narrowing the beam 2" and adding beam adjusters
with dropped spindals, beam adjusters and lower profile on the front it should come down about 10 inches, should be interesting

GFresh · Post by **GFresh** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:49 pm

beam narrowed and adjusters, thanks to Burnie for the adjusters, really good quality engineering on these, highly recomend picking up a set if you want to drop your bus

Ratty Split Mission.....Custom Interior

picked up an 1800

more pics

dropped spindals

some pics of narrowing the beam 2" and adding beam adju

beam narrowed and adjusters