Merry Christmas EVERYONE!

Merry Christmas to all! I hope everyone discovers something positive during this break (family, life, cars, motorcycles, machines, tools). I am in Minnesota and its cold just how I like it!! Check out all of the snow and ice. I re-discovered why I love Minnesota. What'll YOU share when you get back?

A couple of things to examine!

First,

 ChriS Vallone posted about his visit on his website! Check it out.
ClassicVWbugs visits HTHS

Here is another full-build of an 82 VW beetle. It is super cool!
Click here for the 82 build up.

Here is another cool article about finding a good bug.
Click for the article.

Like an old Johnny Cash song, One piece at a time! Check out this guy's story:
I would love to have just the body to hang on my wall!

Bye Chris

Cappy is a beautiful example to follow! A HUGE thank you from all of us B.A.D. kids.

So proud!!

All you gotta do to learn is spend a little extra time. Welding is nothing to joke about!! Be proud of the small feats and stare challenges in the eye. I'm so proud of everyone. Remember in September you were all strangers cars. Now...

Classic VW Bugs Visit

Chris Vallone and his father Chris Vallone came by today to show us their 67 beetle. One year car 12v with all the cool styling of the 6v early cars. What a beaut. They offered many words of wisdom and lots of tips. We have a good idea of what they are supposed to look like and motivation is high! THANK YOU www.classicvwbugs.com !

a Cool example

 This one didn't sell, but it's got lots of pictures!

This is the actual JJ article!

Hudson County Schools of Technology students restoring '61 Beetle

Jersey Journal Coverage

Here is a link to the pictures taken this past Friday! Looking good everyone!

Jersey Journal Photo Gallery

Car Corner

Look how clean, look how organized, look at the teamwork, feel the excitement. We moved Beatrice today into her clean new home.

We have lift off.

This was fun. The energy was high. It was like starting all over again. Excellent work everyone!!!

Braced

Attention Engine Team!

Hey Guys,
I wanted You guys to see this short video it'll probably be some help its from our neighbors; Classic VW Bugs, helped us out and gave us some tips on how to bring out the maximum performance out of a little VW motor.

Link: http://www.classicvwbugs.com/2012/09/26/classic-vw-bugs-how-to-improve-36hp-beetle-engine-motor-performance-boost-w-abarth/

Yours Truly,
Kelvin Batista

Beatrice

We took a stand and voted on a name. It is not "Herby". The juniors decided it would be "Beatrice". OK! Wednesday we are putting the body on the dolly.

Two page spread as well!!

In color :). What a great looking bunch. Thank You!! to the North Bergen Reporter.

Stand

Worked hard, problem solved, shower-plan success. Have our engine on the stand!

Not the cast of Grease!

Look kids we made the front page!!!

Cuttin' some lumber

Measure 4x cut once. Making of our body dolly.

Body Info On Bug

Hey i found some useful information about the body restoration and insulation of the inner panels check it out guys!!
link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnnMa9AU1zc
link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvlZ4HWf-6Y&feature=relmfu
link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xkka0o5uj28&feature=relmfu
link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IAWLCicJsE&feature=relmfu

Yours Truly,
Kelvin Batista 

What is required for 6 Volt - 12 Volt system conversion.

Surfing the internet and found this beautiful site on what we need and what to look for when performing a  6 Volt to 12 Volt system conversion on a Volkswagon Beetle. http://www.speedyjim.net/htm/6v_12v.htm

Was searching for some answers

Instead I found more possibilities! Check out the links below: More information at your finger tips!!

Some basic engine info and numbers:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_air-cooled_engine 

Cool Engine stand if we tear the motor apart:
http://www.cbperformance.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=6554

Some cyclinder head work we could do if we want more power:
http://www.cal-look.com/basic-head-porting/

Teenager builds VW Beetle by herself (with professional advice of course):
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=367964

Some blueprints:
http://www.the-blueprints.com/index.php?blueprints/cars/vw/

Ghia tear down and build by same teenager:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=283754&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=40

Info on making a body dolly:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=519255

Person's blog on restoring and converting a beetle to Electric motor drive:
http://65veedub.blogspot.com/2009_03_01_archive.html#!/2009/03/another-great-weekend.html

There is a Facebook page!

Check it out!!

www.facebook.com/BugsAgainstDrugs

Taking a stroll through Ault Park

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! I'm in Ohio visiting family and spotted this little gem in the park. Can anyone guess what year this is?

Very carefully.

Yesterday the students pulled the doors off and began making templates for the door braces. Gotta keep the body square when we separate it from the pan. The engine team was still cleaning up the motor. Maybe today they will put it on a stand?!

Single-port vs. twin-port

Today the student groups made a great effort at explaining their findings to the other groups. I only captured some parts.

Remember:
- Center of gravity on the bus.
- HORIZONTAL OPPOSED 4-cylinder air-cooled.
- bracing the door openings for the dolly
- hands on the car when working only

Look for our article in the pilot.

Check the link below.

http://cliffviewpilot.com/north-bergen-pba-bugs-against-drugs-helps-teens-learn-trades/#comment-301

We have our first article in the newspaper, the Cliffview Pilot! All of our names are listed; some are misspelled. No Big Deal. LOL

"Today was a good day"

My head was spinning today watching the groups at work. I am impressed more and more each day. There was deep research, deep cleaning, disassembly and inventory all happening at once. Mini lessons and challenges occurred flawlessly. WHAT GREAT FUN!