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fullnoise Fahrvergnugen

964 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#259794
I bought this on ebay. Then I drove 1900kms in 48 hours to go and pick it up.

The things we do.

But I'm well pleased with the lack of rust and accident damage.

It's a fair bit better than my silver oval.

This one will either be a spare, a rat or a classic resto.

Here's a shot from my road trip.

CYA CT

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Resto64 Jack of all, master of none

1,081 posts · joined Apr 2004 ·

#259814
do a classic
that looks like a great find
🙂

Che Castro ankle straps

1,945 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#260039
wow that's dedication! nice find
Jon

ikube Wolfsburg Wizard

580 posts · joined Feb 2004 ·

#260092
excellent 🙂😀

BLUE_62 Wolfsburg Wizard

513 posts · joined Nov 2004 ·

#260177
Nice work.
I'll 2nd on the dedication. Thats some km's to travel for a car, but well worth it.

Classic is always nice. Will look forward to watching it develop into whatever u decide to do.

Keep us all informed. 🙂

VWFOOL King for a day, Fool for a lifetime.

3,436 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#260252
congrats CT
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
One man's junk...

VWFREAK VWFREAK

2,577 posts · joined May 2004 ·

#260309
Well worth the trip.

fullnoise Fahrvergnugen

964 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#260366
I'm stoked and I can't wait to go over it with a fine tooth comb and see what's in the boxes of bits.

Look at the way the guards fit. They all actually line up with the apron both front and rear.

Does anybody know where I can find paint codes for 1954. The car's a creamy colour which looks the same as the colour that was originally on my '56.

Also can you buy repro single tail pipe mufflers?

CYA CT
esratrams

squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#260383
This car looked a treat on ebay. I'm glad someone on here bought it. Well done!

Squiz....

byronbus dsk

4,204 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#260406
You can get single pipe mufflers from george at classic vee dub in sydney...
www.dsk.com.au

fullnoise Fahrvergnugen

964 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#260446
I just found out there's another box of parts on the way from the seller. Cool huh.

Could the original colour be L275 Light Beige?

CYA CT
esratrams

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#260470
vintage VW also sell the mufflers.


ColumBUS Hail To The Bus Driver!

3,601 posts · joined Sep 2004 ·

#262490
very nic find, 10 points for dedication mate. id like to see it classically restored. rats should be left to more common beetles i recon. keep em in good nick i say!

oval TOFU Bitte, ein Bit!

2,946 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#262497
Great find! You'll have to fill in those exhaust cut-outs though! It'll look much better with the single pipe!

nice one!
...and Robert's ya father's brother...

Turbo54 Veteran Volks Folk

2,220 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·

#266438
You'll have to fill both if it is to be a 54! maybe hade a later oval rear apron put on.
There is a really nice 54 silver called Stratos Silver. L227 (I think) I was going to paint my 54 this colour if standard but I'm going custom. What month is it? Is it a standard or delux?
Is this the bare metal one that was on ebay for 1500? When you look for a 'w' decklid u2u me, there different than normal, I will send you photos of what to look for,
Thanks
Turbo54
C'mon kids gather round,
there's a new sensation hitting town,
It's moving straight, low to the ground,
it'll pick you up when your feeling down.

Turbo54 Veteran Volks Folk

2,220 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·

#266439
You'll have to fill both if it is to be a 54! maybe hade a later oval rear apron put on.
There is a really nice 54 silver called Stratos Silver. L227 (I think) I was going to paint my 54 this colour if standard but I'm going custom. What month is it? Is it a standard or delux?
Is this the bare metal one that was on ebay for 1500? When you look for a 'w' decklid u2u me, there different than normal, I will send you photos of what to look for,
Thanks
Turbo54
C'mon kids gather round,
there's a new sensation hitting town,
It's moving straight, low to the ground,
it'll pick you up when your feeling down.

Doug Sweetman Nil Bastardo Carborundum

2,128 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#266442
Geez, I only want one oval, and CT has three now........

Nice pickup too, it will be fun (like christmas !) going through the boxes of bits...... enjoy.

one day I will have one........... but not today, unless anyone wants to swap a licensed oval for my 73 ? no takers ? no surprise... 🙁

Enjoy - if this gets finished to the level of detail that your 56 received, it will be fantastic.