Cheers adl. It has been a hell of a journey.
Check the last update, that area has been reinforced (and therefore bonnet recently repainted). There's an Audi A6 boot popper on the inside for remote unlocking of the bonnet 🙂
1971 VW Beetle
Currently being restored - click here
-Bonnet interior completed
-Bonnet fitted and adjusted. Rubber fitted and remote release tested. Emergency manual backup release installed
-Cutting and buffing
-Final engine check before test drives
-Speed and oil sensors adjusted and tested
-Still waiting for rubber parts for pillars so that trimmer can finish and then rear windows, seatbelts and seats can go in
Wheel centres on!
Cables will be routed to the engine compartment for easy jumpstarting in case of emergency
1971 VW Beetle
Currently being restored - click here
Opressa.... You build for yourself. Not others. If you like it and are happy with the job the awesome.
I just love the effort you've gone to. Well done
Well don't expect an update for 1-2 months guys. I have to sort the invoices out then I'm out of the country until mid July. At that point it should be on like Donkey Kong! Just the seatbelts to sort at this point. Seeya in 2 short months!
1971 VW Beetle
Currently being restored - click here
-All glass installed
-Installed terminals in the engine compartment in case of battery failure in the future
-Failsafe installed for opening bonnet in case of system failure
-Trim work (except for door and rear side panels which will be completed by another trimmer once I drive the car to them) complete. Front and rear seats fitted
-Front and rear seatbelts installed
I need to pay one invoice then when mechanic is back from holidays there will be one or two more test drives with engine and mechanical checks inbetween. Then it's delivery day! Looks like it'll be August!
1971 VW Beetle
Currently being restored - click here
Just about there. All test drives are done and it's ready to roll! After battling with the existing alarm and not receiving any contact back from the company in the US that sold it to me, I have purchased a Viper 5906VR as well as the GPS tracking SmartStart addon.
2 way 1.5km range on the full colour remote, remote start, shock detection, GPS tracking and everything else you'd expect from a top of the range alarm.
The old one is being removed and the Viper installed. The SmartStart is unfortunately in one unit (which isn't small) meaning that I need to find somewhere to install that (imo) way too large device. Its permanent location hasn't been decided on as we'll test it in a few locations to ensure that it has satellite visibility but isn't too obvious in the cabin.
I also bought an Antigravity Batteries XP-3 jumpstart kit which is a fantastic little device with a good reputation. It's easy to keep in the glove box and it can charge laptops and phones too. Always useful in case of a flat car battery!
I also took a walkaround video. The paint always looks better when you're moving around it!
1971 VW Beetle
Currently being restored - click here
So before the fun first test drive videos, a few notes:
-From what we have seen, the 'Solex' carburetors attached to my engine are not Solex at all, but copies. I'm going to be taking that up with Scat. Not only that but gaskets have leaked and the bolts holding the carbies on were not even long enough so they kept coming loose and the washers were the wrong kind. Also the washer and bolt holding the degree wheel in were rubbish. The washer was actually starting to bend inwards so we made a replacement with high tensile steel. Needless to say, not happy with Scat so far
-Test drive was going swimmingly for about 30 mins until issues going up a long hill. Seemed like we were running out of fuel so pulled over, tried starting and it ran fine. Accelerated and the fuel gauge dropped! The inertia was causing the fuel in the tank not to make its way to the lines. Anyway, an emergency call and another mechanic came out with fuel. That's when the cutouts started and it took us about 20 mins to make it 3km back to the workshop. A lot of talking and a process of deduction has narrowed it down to a fuel starvation issue somewhere between the tank and the end of the fuel line. This will be worked on this week so hoping Monday is pickup day.
Anyway, I DROVE IT AND IT WAS AMAZING!
Ta daaaa! First test drive video 😀 The amount of head turning and point was unreal. It's the head-turner I was after!
Currently uploading...
1971 VW Beetle
Currently being restored - click here
Re, the dodgy engine bits: Live and learn I guess, sort them out, don't let it detract from what is a nice looking, and sounding, Beetle. "...eye-catching..."
"The best trophies are stone chips"
1969 1500 Beetle "Otis"
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