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I drove it!!!!!!
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 4:01 pm
by Gene-C
Against better judgement, I drove my PAN for the first time!!! With the red gas can strapped to the rear torsion and the steering wheel in my lap, I was off!!!! This thing flies!!! With a blip of the throttle in second gear I roasted the tires and squirrelled sideways!!! Woo hoo!!!! Now I have to explain those 295mm burnout marks in my driveway to the wifeeee. :laugh1: :laugh1: :laugh1:
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 4:35 pm
by Gene-C
Congratulations, you wouldn't be normal if you didn't take it for a ride. It's tough to drive with the steering wheel flopping around though. Huh? Not that I have ever done that.
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 4:39 pm
by Greg MGM
I would have done the same thing!! That's kinda like a big boys go- cart, except on steroids!! Congrats!!!!
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 5:03 pm
by Gene-C
Yea, you gotta leave the wheel in your lap to let it slide around. Too cool!!!
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 5:26 pm
by UncleBob
:rock:
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 6:54 pm
by flaboyjim
I have not put the engine in mine yet - but after I took the pictures yesterday, I put the seats in it and said Vroom Vroom - does that count? It has got to be thrilling to drive your own handywork. Congratulations!
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 7:23 pm
by fubar
"Hangar Flights" are important, but don't count as the "first ride"....My first ride was through the park across the street, after the stuck throttle, I went over the jump that the kids built for their bmx bikes. I had to wait until the body was on because of the wiring harness, radiator etc.
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 9:10 pm
by Gene-C
what size engine do you have??
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 9:40 pm
by Gene-C
very cool! I cant wait to take my chassis for a spin! [QUOTE=fubar] radiator etc.[/QUOTE] huh?
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 9:50 pm
by tgodber
Looks awesome!! My brother told me a story about a friend who was building a trike in High School automotive class. His friend absolutely needed to try it out so he used a string to pull the throttle. Throttle stuck open and with the front wheel off the ground he t-boned the shop teacher's car. Oops! Too funny! With a little wiring and some brakes I'll be ready for a test.
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 10:20 pm
by Gene-C
what size engine do you have??
Its a 2276, 40x35.5 heads, w120 cam, 44webers etc...."torque monster"
Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 1:17 am
by allen pierce
Here's a weaker version at BugIn 32...
Yours looks way better
Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 1:18 am
by jr_vw2
SWEET deal man.:rock: I have been jonesing to take mine for a spin. Could you ever get it to hook up?? Best of luvk with the rest of the project.
Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 6:24 am
by Mvovr
Awesome man!!! Now hang that body!!! I can't wait to see that one finished......:driving:
Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 3:33 pm
by joemama
I drove mine around the block and past my buddys house, he came running out to see it drive by. No seats, just a plastic crate, worn old vw stock rims and tires all around, 8 year old daughter, 11 year old son sitting on the pan. Wonder what the wife would of thought. Glad no cops were around.