Auto Dynamics

[G.Rossman]

Looks like I came across what I am looking for. Does anyone know of some more places to look for Auto Dynamics specific information and history?

What FV tools would you suggest I plan to purchase? Tire sources, wheels, etc. This will be my first one but I keep my eyes open for more, addicitve hobbies.

[HayesCages]

http://www.formcarregistry.com/interchange/

[G.Rossman]

Great link thanks

[TimH]

http://autodynamics-reunion.com/forum/index.php

http://autodynamics-reunion.com/kaplan_links.html

[Matt Clark]

I would say to post here for most of your parts needs, including wheels & tires. New tires can be had from pretty much any Hoosier race tire dealer, but you might be able to find a club racer who will give you very good tires either free of very cheap. There are new wheels out there from "stores", but there are also a lot of guys here that might have a set of 2 to unload.

Off the top of my head, the only special tools I can think of would be a VW torque multiplier. There are tons of places to get these, ask here just do some price shopping online.

[G.Rossman]

I would say to post here for most of your parts needs, including wheels & tires. New tires can be had from pretty much any Hoosier race tire dealer, but you might be able to find a club racer who will give you very good tires either free of very cheap. There are new wheels out there from "stores", but there are also a lot of guys here that might have a set of 2 to unload.

Off the top of my head, the only special tools I can think of would be a VW torque multiplier. There are tons of places to get these, ask here just do some price shopping online.

Is that a tool used simply for a high torque bolt that you need a tool to get more leverage on it with?

[HayesCages]

Yes, the axle nut and flywheel gland nut; each is over 200 lb./'. Tool is a "Torque Meister", very handy.
A Haynes manual for the 40 HP Beetle would be useful to you as well.

[Doug FST 5]

Is that a tool used simply for a high torque bolt that you need a tool to get more leverage on it with?

The axle nut is set to a really high torque value. That tool makes it pretty easy. It can be done with a big piece of angle iron bolted to the drum using the wheel bolts and a long breaker bar too.

Doug FST 5

[Matt King]

The axle nut is set to a really high torque value. That tool makes it pretty easy. It can be done with a big piece of angle iron bolted to the drum using the wheel bolts and a long breaker bar too.

Doug FST 5

I wedged a jackstand under the tire as a wheel chock and used a 250 ft/lb torque wrench. Never had an issue with the axle nuts loosening.

[G.Rossman]

Yes, the axle nut and flywheel gland nut; each is over 200 lb./'. Tool is a "Torque Meister", very handy.
A Haynes manual for the 40 HP Beetle would be useful to you as well.

Thanks, I will plan on getting both.