This month marks 10 years since I completed Brad's 1967 Beetle performance drivetrain upgrades. Car is still going strong and looking great, built to be a mostly stock appearing "sleeper".
Featuring a 2387cc built here at RISmachine with Autolinea pent roof aluminum case, DPR Machine 86mm Chevy journal crankshaft and lightened flywheel, CB Performance 5.5" h-beam rods, AA performance 94mm P&C, CB straight cut gears, Steve Long Racing Cams EXR grind (.584" at the valve) with 1.4:1 rockers, CB Performance 44x37 CNC Super Pro heads, dual Weber 48 IDFs, Magnaspark ignition, and an A1 sidewinder exhaust. Transaxle built by Jim's Custom VW to handle the power, Gene Berg mid mount, HD VW rubber mounts, and a 2" narrowed beam up front.
The last 10 years have been relatively uneventful. Lots of miles, really just oil changes and valve adjustments needed. A few upgrades here and there when Brad wanted to improve things. The worst problem was an exhaust flange gasket that let go a few years back that required replacement.
The car spent the winter here for maintenance and a once over. A new crank pulley and sand seal were needed, that's about it. Built well and built to last.
And yes, we know the rear bumper isn't correct for 1967. The cosmetic restoration was done by a prior owner. One day we'll fix it, for now it's fine.
