sleeper,
O/T
6.5hrs later and the turbos are off.....
Q Learner Dubber
6 posts · joined May 2003 ·
my new oval !!!!!**update**
PHAT BUG Dave says Bini's a fool
1,698 posts · joined May 2003 ·
I wouldn't consider them major mods at all, A major mod would be turning it into a baja, or chopping the roof a coupla inches and who gives a shiat anyway its your car so do what you want with it. I will always admire people you go against the flow a bit! BTW your car will look awesome after the mods are done. Now I better go finish puttin that flip front on my '53 Zwitter.😉
[Edited on 20-7-2003 by PHAT BUG]
[Edited on 20-7-2003 by PHAT BUG]
fullnoise Fahrvergnugen
964 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
Great car.
I love the colour and the interior.
You can modify it without touching the body.
Well done CYA, CT
I love the colour and the interior.
You can modify it without touching the body.
Well done CYA, CT
esratrams
Doug Sweetman Nil Bastardo Carborundum
2,128 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
Nope not major mods - very sensible ones.
Rock on !!!
Ovals kick ass 🙂
Rock on !!!
Ovals kick ass 🙂
Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·
How did you convert the 36hp to 12v ?
I did it with a 12v generator, which is the same size as the 6v, I thought these were hard to find ?
As for your mods, I would personally like to see your car restored.
Just try not to do anything you can't reverse ! ( just my opinion)
Its hard to find originals these days😀
I did it with a 12v generator, which is the same size as the 6v, I thought these were hard to find ?
As for your mods, I would personally like to see your car restored.
Just try not to do anything you can't reverse ! ( just my opinion)
Its hard to find originals these days😀
sleeper Wolfsburg Wizard
478 posts · joined May 2003 ·
hi craig,
in regards to the conversion, the generator used is a 6v that has been rewired as you said the same size generator in 12v are very hard to find, as for the mods they aren't hard to reverse at all, just lowered.... that is the only major mod on the car as everything else will be restored to original ,inside / out ....
cheers
in regards to the conversion, the generator used is a 6v that has been rewired as you said the same size generator in 12v are very hard to find, as for the mods they aren't hard to reverse at all, just lowered.... that is the only major mod on the car as everything else will be restored to original ,inside / out ....
cheers
Grey 57 Old Grey Cruiser
2,937 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
sleeper, can you tell me a bit more about the 12v conversion on a 6v gennie. I want to put a modified 36hp motor back in the oval one day. But I want to keep the 12v electrics.
What did it cost and is it reliable.
Cheers
Dean
PS hope you are taking it to Valla. Good photo op with my Grey Oval
What did it cost and is it reliable.
Cheers
Dean
PS hope you are taking it to Valla. Good photo op with my Grey Oval
XXX-1.8T Bishop of Volkswagenism
3,113 posts · joined Oct 2002 ·
Sleeper dont worry what people say ur mods are very reasonable and reversable too.
If u need any parts contact the guys which i sent u via u2u they can get anything for u
:beer
If u need any parts contact the guys which i sent u via u2u they can get anything for u
:beer
Doug Sweetman Nil Bastardo Carborundum
2,128 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
a curiosity question - does anyone know of beetles in oz getting around with hottie 1200's in them ? I know in the states there are beetles with the okrasa kits and judsons, but havent seen much of that over here - did we not get okrasa ?
sleeper Wolfsburg Wizard
478 posts · joined May 2003 ·
hi doug,
are you talking about supercharger? judson are around $ 1000 i believe ... so i've been told but never heard of okrasa... i wouldn't mind supercharging mine.... lol
are you talking about supercharger? judson are around $ 1000 i believe ... so i've been told but never heard of okrasa... i wouldn't mind supercharging mine.... lol
PHAT BUG Dave says Bini's a fool
1,698 posts · joined May 2003 ·
My dad had a 1200 Okrasa motor in his beetle back in the 60s, and dont I wish he still had it now!
oval TOFU Bitte, ein Bit!
2,946 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·
hey sleeper... nice ride mate.. i noticed the oil sling marks on the underside of youyr decklid... my 54 did that too after i drove 80 mins from the counrty back to Melbourne, sitting on 80 kph in a 110 zone on a 30+degree day so i wouldn't fry the engine! I got a 1200 in it but its the 40hp version... so i'll whip your @$$ in a drag wouldn't I!? haha... geez we are so slow.... what are you doing about your running gear then?
Cheers
tofu - tastes like..... chicken
Cheers
tofu - tastes like..... chicken
...and Robert's ya father's brother...
sleeper Wolfsburg Wizard
478 posts · joined May 2003 ·
grey 57,
i won't be able to go to valla 🙁 ... as far as 12v conversion, generator has been rewinded in 12v with a 12v regulator, change all bulbs, battery and as far as the rest still 6v gear (wiper, semaphores, horn.... etc) just added some resistance of .75 ohm to run those accesories.... cost of conversion was around $500
oval tofu,
maybe down hill i might have a chance to beat you if i strip the trim and the doors and the lids.... lol
i won't be able to go to valla 🙁 ... as far as 12v conversion, generator has been rewinded in 12v with a 12v regulator, change all bulbs, battery and as far as the rest still 6v gear (wiper, semaphores, horn.... etc) just added some resistance of .75 ohm to run those accesories.... cost of conversion was around $500
oval tofu,
maybe down hill i might have a chance to beat you if i strip the trim and the doors and the lids.... lol
oval TOFU Bitte, ein Bit!
2,946 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·
I dunno man... i'm kinda skinny! I've better power to weight!
$500? Is that for the rewiring of the generator, regulator, bulbs and battery and labour?
how much just for getting the gennie redone and a new regulator?
And how much was getting your car lowered? I've got a 54 in Beryl Green that i want/need a bit lower too... pretty much totally stock except for the 40hp engine and 225/60/15's on the back on 7" rims... just a little too wide for the guards, i havent had any probs with scraping yet coz i dont carry anyone/thing in the back... looks good too....
So you still running the 36hp out the back end? I'm thinking of getting a 1600 stocker just to keep up with traffic
Maybe later get a worked 36hp with twin carbs, balanced and counterweighted crank etc.... much much furthur down the track....
tofu or not tofu... that is the question...
$500? Is that for the rewiring of the generator, regulator, bulbs and battery and labour?
how much just for getting the gennie redone and a new regulator?
And how much was getting your car lowered? I've got a 54 in Beryl Green that i want/need a bit lower too... pretty much totally stock except for the 40hp engine and 225/60/15's on the back on 7" rims... just a little too wide for the guards, i havent had any probs with scraping yet coz i dont carry anyone/thing in the back... looks good too....
So you still running the 36hp out the back end? I'm thinking of getting a 1600 stocker just to keep up with traffic
Maybe later get a worked 36hp with twin carbs, balanced and counterweighted crank etc.... much much furthur down the track....
tofu or not tofu... that is the question...
...and Robert's ya father's brother...
sleeper Wolfsburg Wizard
478 posts · joined May 2003 ·
here is an update of the oval with a few accessories...
WCM gravel guards....
WCM gravel guards....
sleeper Wolfsburg Wizard
478 posts · joined May 2003 ·
eye lids.....
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sleeper Wolfsburg Wizard
478 posts · joined May 2003 ·
bullet type indicators....
sleeper Wolfsburg Wizard
478 posts · joined May 2003 ·
those are just a few bits that i've done since i bought the car...still waiting for the front gravel guards ,they should be here sometime this week on next.
next on the list is mudflaps,underdash tray,roof rack,ragtop,empi 5.....
will keep you all updated...
cheers
next on the list is mudflaps,underdash tray,roof rack,ragtop,empi 5.....
will keep you all updated...
cheers
KOM123 Smiling Assassin
1,164 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Very nice indeed :thumb
Grey 57 Old Grey Cruiser
2,937 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Lookin sweet sleeper. :thumb:thumb
sleeper Wolfsburg Wizard
478 posts · joined May 2003 ·
cheers guys,
still got to put the elephant ears in but i might leave the semaphores wired with a switch so they can be used for cruises/shows/meetings....i'll see
thanks
still got to put the elephant ears in but i might leave the semaphores wired with a switch so they can be used for cruises/shows/meetings....i'll see
thanks
ByronBug High Priestess of Unequaled Coolness & Flower Child
1,446 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
:sandrine
That is a very beautiful bug you have there.
Looking forward to catching up with you at one of the next Gathering of the Faithful's...
Judy 🙂
That is a very beautiful bug you have there.
Looking forward to catching up with you at one of the next Gathering of the Faithful's...
Judy 🙂
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64 Microbus Kombi (CHANNON)
bugboymatt Custom Title Time!
1,405 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Looking better than ever mate .
Da Time For The Aircooled Revolution Is Upon US.
Brothers & Sisters Lets Hit The Streets, Roll As One. And Feel The Power Of The Aircooled Storm.
Brothers & Sisters Lets Hit The Streets, Roll As One. And Feel The Power Of The Aircooled Storm.
sleeper Wolfsburg Wizard
478 posts · joined May 2003 ·
thanks guys....
i really hope to meet you all sometime...couldn't make the last gathering as my daughter was sick 🙁
i really hope to meet you all sometime...couldn't make the last gathering as my daughter was sick 🙁
sleeper Wolfsburg Wizard
478 posts · joined May 2003 ·
well been a long time since...
now got some west coast metric gravel guards, front and back...
two new exaust pipes and a cheese grater....
also got a 2 point antenna to be attached ...
an underdash bamboo tray to be attached also..
and a D plate also...
and got a wood slats roof rack coming as well....
did get some lower profile tyres put on tuesday so the nose is dropped a bit more....
that's it for now.....:thumb
now got some west coast metric gravel guards, front and back...
two new exaust pipes and a cheese grater....
also got a 2 point antenna to be attached ...
an underdash bamboo tray to be attached also..
and a D plate also...
and got a wood slats roof rack coming as well....
did get some lower profile tyres put on tuesday so the nose is dropped a bit more....
that's it for now.....:thumb
VWFOOL King for a day, Fool for a lifetime.
3,436 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
nice oval, very very nice. pity u hav to sell, what price are you looking at?
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One man's junk...