1970 Michigan Missile.

[*Sam*]

Cheers Darius, I haven't measured it yet but I would throw a guess at about 2" which is far less than I had hoped but my guage only reads to 100 PSI so hopefully will be a reasonable increase once using the full 200PSI.
I'm sure you know what's in my amazon basket as we speak waiting for me to grow a pair and hit buy!

How's yours coming along, will you be at Stanford Hall ?

 

[*Sam*]

I have just ordered the below as my current gauge only reads to 100psi.
I was very tempted to get some gabrials for the rear and a twin needle set up etc but I need to recoup some cash so will look to upgrade in the winter with a tank etc.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000BTO0C4?pc_redir=1396418539&robot_redir=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[radish]

Yes that other gauge is good.
I am still waiting for a few parts for the rack conversion but I had a go on the lathe Friday and made some adaptors for the rear shox and welded them on. I need more hose before I fit.

I have a wedding the same weekend as Stanford hall.

 

[*Sam*]

That's reminded me I was supposed to give you one of the adaptors for the Gabriel's. Doh.
Funny you say about a wedding on that weekend, another of my VW mates has wedding on that day.
What's your next show

 

[*Sam*]

I have measured the lift I am achieving at just over 100 PSI and it a very surprising 8cm !
Will be interesting to see what I archive with 200PSI

 

[*Sam*]

New 200PSI gauge arrives today and yesterday I collected new rear wheel bearings.
Gonna be busy before Stanford.

 

[*Sam*]

Well with the new gauge fitted and 200 Psi in the Gabriel's I am achieving 10cm of lift !

 

[*Sam*]

http://s551.photobucket.com/user/vwsam/media/1970%20Michigan%20Missile%20/FD1F4BE7-8227-4ADE-BB95-8864B8B626D3_zpsb2kxetwh.mp4.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[*Sam*]

When I was messing around with the rear ride height I noticed there was excessive play in the rear wheel bearings so I stripped the hubs cleaned painted and replaced the bearings and seals.

 

[*Sam*]

Went to the park

 

[mychatype3]

LIKE LIKE, nice stance

 

[*Sam*]

Cheers Mycha your bus is my inspiration

 

[kevinbmx]

Really cool bus. Split wheels really work. Do you mind telling me from where you bought the Gabriel airshocks, can't find them any where? Thanks

 

[*Sam*]

Hi thanks yes I like the wheels, I loved my sprints but they just fell apart.
I got my shocks from Amazon.com (USA)

 

[Myvanway]

That stance is great imo.
like a bit of 'Rake' 8)

Hows it ride?

 

[*Sam*]

That stance is great imo.
like a bit of 'Rake' 8)

Hows it ride?

Cheers mate. I don't drive it with that ride height, this picture was taken with about 10PSI in the front.
At present I drive at 100PSI but i am still experimenting.
The ride is good with the air shocks, if you drove it with that much rake is would dive in to corners and drive like a sack of spuds and the beam is about 1" from the floor, i am hoping to put a role bar back on it but will need a custom made one.

If you go down the lowering route i would suggest Air shocks as a good, reasonably priced way of damping the suspension.
I am hoping that i will fit Air shocks to the rear this winter but we will see how things go.

Sam

 

[DubBGood2Me]

NICE 8)

 

[shiplee123]

You must b really pleased with that Sam !
Looks well nice

 

[*Sam*]

Cheers guys yes I am pleased with it.

 

[*Sam*]

A few random pictures from recent trips.