Back on the road!
Oppressa Officially Full-On Dubber
367 posts · joined Oct 2002 ·
1971 VW Beetle
Currently being restored - click here
Currently being restored - click here
Project Log: Massive Complete 1971 Beetle Re-Restoration
oldskoolguy Officially Full-On Dubber
329 posts · joined Sep 2011 ·
That looks great, wheels, stance, all of it - well done.
"The best trophies are stone chips"
1969 1500 Beetle "Otis"
2008 Golf GTI
1969 1500 Beetle "Otis"
2008 Golf GTI
Oppressa Officially Full-On Dubber
367 posts · joined Oct 2002 ·
Thanks oldskoolguy
Finally received a reply back from Scat saying I can send the "Solex" carbs back for a credit and that they sold 250 engines in 2014 without issues. I emailed back asking if they meant refund or credit and whether they can address my point that they aren't actually genuine. Waiting for a reply.
Incredible feeling to be back on the road. Completely different car. Suspension is absolutely fantastic. I'm keeping revs between 2000 and 3000 for the run in and in 500km it's oil swap time. I calibrated the speedometer (initiate test run mode, drive 1km or 1 mile exactly and set the marker).
I'm going to swap the location of the tacho and speedo. The tacho is currently centered and very easy to read while the speedo is slightly behind the wheel. I'd rather have clear vision of the speedo!
Flush handle on driver's side needs to be adjusted as it's preventing the remote lock mechanism from locking. I learned very quickly how easy it is to press buttons on the Viper remote in my pocket or as I pick it up. This means it would be VERY easy to remote start the car and if it was in gear this would be a very bad thing! Luckily the remote has a button lock feature!
Everything else is functioning as well as can be expected and I'm loving the experience!
Finally received a reply back from Scat saying I can send the "Solex" carbs back for a credit and that they sold 250 engines in 2014 without issues. I emailed back asking if they meant refund or credit and whether they can address my point that they aren't actually genuine. Waiting for a reply.
Incredible feeling to be back on the road. Completely different car. Suspension is absolutely fantastic. I'm keeping revs between 2000 and 3000 for the run in and in 500km it's oil swap time. I calibrated the speedometer (initiate test run mode, drive 1km or 1 mile exactly and set the marker).
I'm going to swap the location of the tacho and speedo. The tacho is currently centered and very easy to read while the speedo is slightly behind the wheel. I'd rather have clear vision of the speedo!
Flush handle on driver's side needs to be adjusted as it's preventing the remote lock mechanism from locking. I learned very quickly how easy it is to press buttons on the Viper remote in my pocket or as I pick it up. This means it would be VERY easy to remote start the car and if it was in gear this would be a very bad thing! Luckily the remote has a button lock feature!
Everything else is functioning as well as can be expected and I'm loving the experience!
1971 VW Beetle
Currently being restored - click here
Currently being restored - click here
Oppressa Officially Full-On Dubber
367 posts · joined Oct 2002 ·
Update 84
-Door trims made up and fitted in charcoal with black speaker surrounds. The only thing missing are the inner door level surrounds. I'm still waiting for them to arrive from CIP1
-Pioneer TS-A1685S splits installed in front doors and Pioneer TS-A1605C drivers installed in the rear on either side of the bench seat.
-Pioneer TS-W311D4 sub installed in sealed enclosure in parcel area
-Ditched the two 'dinosaur' 4 channel and 2 channel amplifiers (pictured) and installed JL Audio XD700 5V2, 5 channel amplifier which is about a quarter of the size of both older amps combined (about 26cm x 18cm) and absolutely pounds. I'm extremely happy with the sound overall http://www.crutchfield.com/S-xEBYAwSC4yh/p_13698606/JL-Audio-XD700-5v2.html
I haven't snapped a pic of the new amp installed yet
-All connected with Rockford Fosgate RFI-16 RCAs, Rockford Fosgate RFFANL fuse holder and 4GA power cabling
The vinyl isn't as light as it looks in this photo!
OLD amplifiers which have since been ditched
Pioneer TS-A1605Cs
Pioneer WS-W311D4 Champion Series
-Door trims made up and fitted in charcoal with black speaker surrounds. The only thing missing are the inner door level surrounds. I'm still waiting for them to arrive from CIP1
-Pioneer TS-A1685S splits installed in front doors and Pioneer TS-A1605C drivers installed in the rear on either side of the bench seat.
-Pioneer TS-W311D4 sub installed in sealed enclosure in parcel area
-Ditched the two 'dinosaur' 4 channel and 2 channel amplifiers (pictured) and installed JL Audio XD700 5V2, 5 channel amplifier which is about a quarter of the size of both older amps combined (about 26cm x 18cm) and absolutely pounds. I'm extremely happy with the sound overall http://www.crutchfield.com/S-xEBYAwSC4yh/p_13698606/JL-Audio-XD700-5v2.html
I haven't snapped a pic of the new amp installed yet
-All connected with Rockford Fosgate RFI-16 RCAs, Rockford Fosgate RFFANL fuse holder and 4GA power cabling
The vinyl isn't as light as it looks in this photo!
OLD amplifiers which have since been ditched
Pioneer TS-A1605Cs
Pioneer WS-W311D4 Champion Series
1971 VW Beetle
Currently being restored - click here
Currently being restored - click here
Oppressa Officially Full-On Dubber
367 posts · joined Oct 2002 ·
Update 85
So this is overdue 🙂
So this is overdue 🙂
1971 VW Beetle
Currently being restored - click here
Currently being restored - click here
hulbyw Insano Dub Head
819 posts · joined Sep 2009 ·
Way cool. Congratulations!!!!
Cheers.........Wayne
Cheers.........Wayne
icebergstu Casual Dubber
21 posts · joined Feb 2014 ·
Brilliant!
oldskoolguy Officially Full-On Dubber
329 posts · joined Sep 2011 ·
Terrific looking car 👍
"The best trophies are stone chips"
1969 1500 Beetle "Otis"
2008 Golf GTI
1969 1500 Beetle "Otis"
2008 Golf GTI
Finky Commited Dubber
70 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·
A work of art!!!
Oppressa Officially Full-On Dubber
367 posts · joined Oct 2002 ·
Thanks! Glad you guys are enjoying the eye-candy.
1971 VW Beetle
Currently being restored - click here
Currently being restored - click here
Oppressa Officially Full-On Dubber
367 posts · joined Oct 2002 ·
Update soon. New EMPI Ultra HPMX 40mm dual carburetors are being installed this week as an upgrade to the piss-poor Solex (copies) that came with the engine.
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1971 VW Beetle
Currently being restored - click here
Currently being restored - click here
Oppressa Officially Full-On Dubber
367 posts · joined Oct 2002 ·
Update 86
Installed EMPI ULTRA HPMX 40mm dual carburetors. The performance increase over the Solex is insane. I have no idea why Scat shipped the engine with them. Well I guess I do... to save money!
Some extra engineering has been done to extend the accelerator linkage, made in stainless (see pic) but everything just fits and looks great.
We're not there yet though... there's now so much fuel being dumped into the engine that there is too much backfiring. So to fix that curve, I'm ordering this distributor and ignition module (I'm still consulting with MSD).
http://msdignition.shptron.com/p/distributor-vw-billet
http://msdignition.shptron.com/p/msd-6al-2-w-2-step-limiter-4-6-8cyl
For now though, I'm very happy with the improvement!
Installed EMPI ULTRA HPMX 40mm dual carburetors. The performance increase over the Solex is insane. I have no idea why Scat shipped the engine with them. Well I guess I do... to save money!
Some extra engineering has been done to extend the accelerator linkage, made in stainless (see pic) but everything just fits and looks great.
We're not there yet though... there's now so much fuel being dumped into the engine that there is too much backfiring. So to fix that curve, I'm ordering this distributor and ignition module (I'm still consulting with MSD).
http://msdignition.shptron.com/p/distributor-vw-billet
http://msdignition.shptron.com/p/msd-6al-2-w-2-step-limiter-4-6-8cyl
For now though, I'm very happy with the improvement!
1971 VW Beetle
Currently being restored - click here
Currently being restored - click here
Oppressa Officially Full-On Dubber
367 posts · joined Oct 2002 ·
Just an update for everyone.
Long story short is due to some dodgy mechanical work done by a mechanic who worked on the car, I had an engine fire a few weeks back. Damage to the engine cover, body to the left of the rear window, engine bay and smoke in the interior.
It's seen as a write-off so I'm getting a payout from my insurer and because the car is over 35 years old, I get to keep it as well.
So I'm selling it. I'll update within a week or two with information in case anyone here wants to buy it as a project to get it running again or strip it for (essentially all new) parts.
Long story short is due to some dodgy mechanical work done by a mechanic who worked on the car, I had an engine fire a few weeks back. Damage to the engine cover, body to the left of the rear window, engine bay and smoke in the interior.
It's seen as a write-off so I'm getting a payout from my insurer and because the car is over 35 years old, I get to keep it as well.
So I'm selling it. I'll update within a week or two with information in case anyone here wants to buy it as a project to get it running again or strip it for (essentially all new) parts.
1971 VW Beetle
Currently being restored - click here
Currently being restored - click here
adlbeetle66 Under the car.........again!
1,476 posts · joined Aug 2014 ·
That's just terrible news mate 🙁What exactly caused the fire?
And what? After all this work and a beautiful car you're selling it 😢?
And what? After all this work and a beautiful car you're selling it 😢?
Oppressa Officially Full-On Dubber
367 posts · joined Oct 2002 ·
Forensic investigator wasn't able to pinpoint the exact cause (because he would have to strip absolutely everything to do this) but it's too coincidental that I had it running fine for a year and then 10km after getting it back from a repairer (who removed the 15 second relay on the electric pump) it catches fire on that side of the engine bay.
1971 VW Beetle
Currently being restored - click here
Currently being restored - click here
Camo Custom Title Time!
1,936 posts · joined Oct 2007 ·
Oh shit, that would be gut wrenching for you. Sorry to hear 😢😬
I hope you had the insurance company value it and insured for that price after spending all that money.
Chin up mate, you could have been hurt which would be a lot worse.
Regards, Kev
I hope you had the insurance company value it and insured for that price after spending all that money.
Chin up mate, you could have been hurt which would be a lot worse.
Regards, Kev
I thought rebuilding a VW would be cheap - Shit I was wrong, just don't let the wife know !!!!
Click here for my (slowy) modded 1961 Beetle build.
Click here for my (slowy) modded 1961 Beetle build.
Carl and Emily Officially Full-On Dubber
349 posts · joined Apr 2012 ·
Far out,..
Must be heartbreaking after all you've been through with this car.
Very sad to hear.
RIP beetle.
😢
Must be heartbreaking after all you've been through with this car.
Very sad to hear.
RIP beetle.
😢
oldskoolguy Officially Full-On Dubber
329 posts · joined Sep 2011 ·
That is sad mate.
As said before, at least nobody was hurt or worse.
Hopefully some good will come out of this eventually.
As said before, at least nobody was hurt or worse.
Hopefully some good will come out of this eventually.
"The best trophies are stone chips"
1969 1500 Beetle "Otis"
2008 Golf GTI
1969 1500 Beetle "Otis"
2008 Golf GTI
Oppressa Officially Full-On Dubber
367 posts · joined Oct 2002 ·
My car is now up for sale for someone to finish the work or strip it for pretty much all brand new parts. Despite the amount of effort and money put in, I do not want to continue with the repair process. I'll look at creating a thread just for the sale. This thread can serve as information on the car but any interested parties should feel free to get in touch with me for any more information.
The damage is confined to the engine cover, passenger side of the engine bay and body in the same area.
So far, the car has had over $100k of work done by O&S during the full restoration and over $6000 of new parts from CIP1.com as well as $275 for each of the 5 (one spare) Dub Drone 5 wheels.
The engine was purchased from Scat VW in the US and these carbs were installed a few months ago (although one is now damaged):
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VW-bug-40-mm-ULTRA-HPMX-Dual-carburetors-VW-dual-carbs-offset-manifolds-Type-1-/161615262062?hash=item25a105316e:g:sZ8AAOSwqu9U7hQU
I'll be looking at the $30k mark however any serious offers considered.
Onto the damage and current state
The damage is confined to the engine cover, passenger side of the engine bay and body in the same area.
So far, the car has had over $100k of work done by O&S during the full restoration and over $6000 of new parts from CIP1.com as well as $275 for each of the 5 (one spare) Dub Drone 5 wheels.
The engine was purchased from Scat VW in the US and these carbs were installed a few months ago (although one is now damaged):
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VW-bug-40-mm-ULTRA-HPMX-Dual-carburetors-VW-dual-carbs-offset-manifolds-Type-1-/161615262062?hash=item25a105316e:g:sZ8AAOSwqu9U7hQU
I'll be looking at the $30k mark however any serious offers considered.
Onto the damage and current state
1971 VW Beetle
Currently being restored - click here
Currently being restored - click here
Oppressa Officially Full-On Dubber
367 posts · joined Oct 2002 ·
For sale thread:
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=111803
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=111803
1971 VW Beetle
Currently being restored - click here
Currently being restored - click here
Oppressa Officially Full-On Dubber
367 posts · joined Oct 2002 ·
CAR IS SOLD to an Aussieveedubber
1971 VW Beetle
Currently being restored - click here
Currently being restored - click here