Ruby
Sommer86
February 28, 2009
Description:
My 1957 VW
Year:
1957
Make:
Volkswagen
Model:
Beetle
Trim:
Deluxe
Vehicle nickname:
Ruby
Generation:
Type 1
Current odometer reading:
40
Transmission:
manual
2WD/4WD:
2WD
How fast do you drive?:
10
Highway / City %:
30
Tracking started on:
0000-00-00 00:00:00
Tell the world a little bit about your vehicle
The first car I ever bought. Here's my 1957 VW Beetle. She's a hard top with only 40k on the speedo (LOL, probably more like 400K)
She's never been hit and has no door dings either (knock on wood).
Engine/Drivetrain Modifications:
Motor:
2276 cc motor built at Heads Up in OC (thats a 2.3 liter, 210 hp motor. Stock was 36 hp)
Gene Berg rebuilt Dual 48 IDA webers (the same ones used on the Shelby Cobras)
CB Performance 044 "Super Mag" Heads - Heads-up Performance Built, Polished and Ported
CB Perf. 1.4:1 Fprged Rocker Arms and Shafts
Gene Berg Pulley
CB Perf. External oil cooler
Kendall 30 W Oil
Bosch Alternator with Dog house shroud with welded and balanced fan
All sheet metal powder coated gloss black
A-1 Muffler' - 2in Header to 2in stainless steel muffler
Tranny mods:
Rancho Performance Built VW Type 1 Pro-street Transaxle
R&P: 4.12:1
Gear ratios (Stock tranny specs):
1st - 3.80
2nd - 2.06
3rd - 1.32
4th - .089
Super Differential
Double snap rings
Heavy Duty Aluminum side covers
Welded 3&4 hubs
Steel shift forks
Hardened woodruff keys
Gusset welded Hockey Stick
Full paint detail
Suspension Modifications:
CB performance dropped front spindles. Stock height rear end.
Wheels/Tires Modifications:
Front tires: Nankang - 145/15
Rear tires: BFG Sports - 205/70/15
Interior/Exterior Modifications:
Fully restored by my father and I.
She's got:
1961 VW Ruby red paint
Triple chromed American Eagle "Empi" 5 spokes
1954 VW steering wheel lock
Custom Gene Berg racing shifter
Orange Empire restored speedo
Petcock
1957 windshield wipers
Updated 1958 style brakes
Wolfburg West window rubber and chrome kit
Hidden Pioneer stereo and speakers
Re-pro Empi Glove box pull
Bavarian Flower vase with flowers
Koch's restored steering wheel
full Dave Lumetta interior
Holley "Red" fuel pump
-6 AN external fuel line
Holley fuel pressure regulator
Rear louver trim
Vent window air deflectors
My 1957 VW
Year:
1957
Make:
Volkswagen
Model:
Beetle
Trim:
Deluxe
Vehicle nickname:
Ruby
Generation:
Type 1
Current odometer reading:
40
Transmission:
manual
2WD/4WD:
2WD
How fast do you drive?:
10
Highway / City %:
30
Tracking started on:
0000-00-00 00:00:00
Tell the world a little bit about your vehicle
The first car I ever bought. Here's my 1957 VW Beetle. She's a hard top with only 40k on the speedo (LOL, probably more like 400K)
She's never been hit and has no door dings either (knock on wood).
Engine/Drivetrain Modifications:
Motor:
2276 cc motor built at Heads Up in OC (thats a 2.3 liter, 210 hp motor. Stock was 36 hp)
Gene Berg rebuilt Dual 48 IDA webers (the same ones used on the Shelby Cobras)
CB Performance 044 "Super Mag" Heads - Heads-up Performance Built, Polished and Ported
CB Perf. 1.4:1 Fprged Rocker Arms and Shafts
Gene Berg Pulley
CB Perf. External oil cooler
Kendall 30 W Oil
Bosch Alternator with Dog house shroud with welded and balanced fan
All sheet metal powder coated gloss black
A-1 Muffler' - 2in Header to 2in stainless steel muffler
Tranny mods:
Rancho Performance Built VW Type 1 Pro-street Transaxle
R&P: 4.12:1
Gear ratios (Stock tranny specs):
1st - 3.80
2nd - 2.06
3rd - 1.32
4th - .089
Super Differential
Double snap rings
Heavy Duty Aluminum side covers
Welded 3&4 hubs
Steel shift forks
Hardened woodruff keys
Gusset welded Hockey Stick
Full paint detail
Suspension Modifications:
CB performance dropped front spindles. Stock height rear end.
Wheels/Tires Modifications:
Front tires: Nankang - 145/15
Rear tires: BFG Sports - 205/70/15
Interior/Exterior Modifications:
Fully restored by my father and I.
She's got:
1961 VW Ruby red paint
Triple chromed American Eagle "Empi" 5 spokes
1954 VW steering wheel lock
Custom Gene Berg racing shifter
Orange Empire restored speedo
Petcock
1957 windshield wipers
Updated 1958 style brakes
Wolfburg West window rubber and chrome kit
Hidden Pioneer stereo and speakers
Re-pro Empi Glove box pull
Bavarian Flower vase with flowers
Koch's restored steering wheel
full Dave Lumetta interior
Holley "Red" fuel pump
-6 AN external fuel line
Holley fuel pressure regulator
Rear louver trim
Vent window air deflectors
