pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome
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awesum! 😎
"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/
1963 ragtop beetle project - gone to a new home
ruckus Veteran Volks Folk
2,118 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·
Seriously Das you could make a nifty little book out of all of the things you've done, with these photos (I'm sure there're more you haven't posted) as a how-to kindo thing. VWMA could be interested? Either way I'd love to get my hands on some hard copies showing a chronology of progress.
vanderaj Administrator a suffusion of yellow
3,130 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I've said it before, but this is one THE best modified VW's I've ever seen. The attention to detail is just awesome. Keep the pics coming!
Andrew
Andrew
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Thanks for all the kind words gents, they are all appreciated. I've always wanted to a full body off nut and bolt resto so may as well do it right and avoid any regrets later if I cut corners now!
Anyway, better get to it - hopefully popouts will go in today and maybe even exhaust. See how it goes - will update pics later.
Anyway, better get to it - hopefully popouts will go in today and maybe even exhaust. See how it goes - will update pics later.
whatnow Custom Title Time!
1,000 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·
is it just me or are there heaps of others out there waiting to see what will happen next???
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Well, not a bad day. Both popouts in and both rear gaurds on. Extractors bolted up - muffler tomorrow.
Popout glass is a little scratched up (as I bought them) - they are not perfect but really....I don't mind, just can't wait to put them into good use!
Popout glass is a little scratched up (as I bought them) - they are not perfect but really....I don't mind, just can't wait to put them into good use!
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Whoo-hooo....gaurd makes it feel like completion is getting closer.
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Still have to trial fit up the narrowed beam when I get some more time (hence front gaurds won't go on for a while).
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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After bolting up the extractors looks like the rear end will have to come up an inch or two to get a little more clearance.
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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The rear won't come up much, just enough so I don't rip off the exhaust that cost me a pretty penny :blush
It was worth it though, can't wait to hear it roar to life!
More to come tomorrow hopefully (unless surf is cranking all morning...still should find time though to do some more work).
It was worth it though, can't wait to hear it roar to life!
More to come tomorrow hopefully (unless surf is cranking all morning...still should find time though to do some more work).
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warb gimme some butter im on a roll.....
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what can i say, seet mate, the work is awseome, and its realy paying off, i hope i can see it in person one day... (and maybe you :P )
StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk
2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·
Do yourselves a favour and go back to page one.. What a frickin journey.. Note that Dasdubber was expecting a height issue once weight was in the rear..
ikube Wolfsburg Wizard
580 posts · joined Feb 2004 ·
Just so Porsche with those Cups. Awesome, good luck with the final touches!
hellbugged 48's and straight cuts
5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·
beeep beeep beeep beeep.........come on das, time to get up and inspire the masses once again. good morning:sandrine
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Hey Das, I like the idea of you trailering it to the next show for others to see...... even if it is just to make it a little higher so people don't have to get on there hands and knees to look under it.........😀
pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome
6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
amazing, woah, that is looking better and better everytime I see it. 🙂
"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/
56astro Custom Title Time!
1,772 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hey Dasdubber
Now it's time to type up some istructions on those pop-outs. I haven't put mine in yet cause I'm afraid of drilling holes on the wrong spots.
Was it difficult, or a piece of cake?
Now it's time to type up some istructions on those pop-outs. I haven't put mine in yet cause I'm afraid of drilling holes on the wrong spots.
Was it difficult, or a piece of cake?
VW car, VW engine ...... keepin it "real"
35MPG on 101.3kPa
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Well another big day - thankfully we got the carport up last weekend - makes working under it so much more enjoyable compared to the QLD sun!
Re. popouts, it helps having two people one to hold, whilst you mark and check fit before drilling. It wasn't too difficult, I remember writing instructions way back in the tech section in response to someone's query....maybe worthwhile doing a search and if no luck let me know (I'll try and remember!)
After hitting the surf early this morning, returned to continue work on the beetle....door rubbers (around perimeter) are on, quarter window rubbers in, and more importantly that shiny stainless muffler is bolted in place!
Re. popouts, it helps having two people one to hold, whilst you mark and check fit before drilling. It wasn't too difficult, I remember writing instructions way back in the tech section in response to someone's query....maybe worthwhile doing a search and if no luck let me know (I'll try and remember!)
After hitting the surf early this morning, returned to continue work on the beetle....door rubbers (around perimeter) are on, quarter window rubbers in, and more importantly that shiny stainless muffler is bolted in place!
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Four supporting brackets hold it onto the block to avoid excessive vibration and placing too much stress on the flange (joint between extractors and muffler).
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Oh yeah, tail-lights are on too. Dang I love that muffler :bounce
Its nice seeing it on the car rather than on my spare room floor!
[Edited on 28-2-2005 by Dasdubber]
Its nice seeing it on the car rather than on my spare room floor!
[Edited on 28-2-2005 by Dasdubber]
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Even with the sun shining its hard to catch the true depth of the colour....you really need to see it in person/flesh....and yes you will soon..........er or later. :P
I hope to have it at the show in May at Cleveland.....and definitely plan for valla and nationals next year!
I hope to have it at the show in May at Cleveland.....and definitely plan for valla and nationals next year!
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Don't worry, I've left the guard beading long intentionally - will trim to fit once the rear apron goes on eventually.
Over and out. 😎
Over and out. 😎
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StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk
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Oh......my....god!
malcolm Insano Dub Head
812 posts · joined Nov 2004 ·
Dasdubber great workmanship ,how much did you lower the rear and what is your ground clearance I,m welding in a 944 rear torsion tube 60mm higher and I work out I should have 150 mm ground clearance.thanks Malcolm.
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Hi Malcolm, I am unsure of the exact amount of drop I performed in the rear end - I will have to measure up some areas of clearance but most likely it will be coming up about an inch some time soon.
Che Castro ankle straps
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this is very inspiring! great work
Jon
ruckus Veteran Volks Folk
2,118 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·
You're such a tease Das. Why are you wasting time surfing when you should be finishing this car so we can perve on it! :thumb
pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome
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that exhaust is soooo horn, man if porsche released something like that how awesome would it be.
YOU ROCK DAS!!!! 😀
YOU ROCK DAS!!!! 😀
"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Finally got a part number off the box - 1305 614 005. Sorry it took me so long!1966creambug wrote:never mind. Do they have any part number casted on their face? Please take a look if it won´t bother you...Thanks again...
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Shot is a bit dark but you can see the stainless trim (I polished it up) and side indicators (from a Golf) are back in place.
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