Resto64 Jack of all, master of none
1,081 posts · joined Apr 2004 ·
i,ve got some others to put on it if you do want to sell them but if you dont there's no prob Gra it's part of the car mate
AWARD WINNING RAT SOLD
57 Chook Shed Custom Title Time!
1,021 posts · joined Oct 2002 ·
See what happens Paul.
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steve-89 slammed
380 posts · joined Mar 2005 ·
you can buy my rims and tyres off my gra for it or you paul the ones that were on my 61 on sunday with the tyres and ive got some caps to suit
oh yeah this is MATTIE using steves name!
[Edited on 12/3/2005 by steve-89]
oh yeah this is MATTIE using steves name!
[Edited on 12/3/2005 by steve-89]
Paddo Officially Full-On Dubber
268 posts · joined Aug 2004 ·
Just me but i can't see the benefit of narrowing the beam 6inches? Can someone knowledgable please explain wot incredibly fantastic benefits this has?
So is it $1800 u want? might be best to edit that into the first post.
Pat
So is it $1800 u want? might be best to edit that into the first post.
Pat
eirecooled Officially Full-On Dubber
308 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
Looks incredably kool but hard to go round roundabouts or reverse park or normal park,etc etc.................but looks way kool.
Was interested,but bought the flash '60 instead.
Was interested,but bought the flash '60 instead.
Problem: I got probed by Aliens last night...............and I think I like it!.........E.T call ME.
Resto64 Jack of all, master of none
1,081 posts · joined Apr 2004 ·
hey paddo it was for some fun no benefit just a crack up
dont see many 6inch narrow jobs hey
you get the great tucked look and that about it
like saying what do you get out of shiny rims mate
why ? does this bother u?:duh
[Edited on 12/3/2005 by Resto 64]
dont see many 6inch narrow jobs hey
you get the great tucked look and that about it
like saying what do you get out of shiny rims mate
why ? does this bother u?:duh
[Edited on 12/3/2005 by Resto 64]
57 Chook Shed Custom Title Time!
1,021 posts · joined Oct 2002 ·
It was just an exercise to see how extreme you can go with narrowing etc. I needed to find out exactly what was involved in doing this work (shortening steering rods, body clearancing etc).
It was a hell of a lot of work. But I feel the end result is pretty stunning. It certainly turned heads and as I was told when I picked up my trophy at the show, it really was the talking point.
Like Paul (Resto64) says it`s like saying why bother with a lot of other stuff. Why bother messing about with shitty old Volksies??? Because its fun and I strive to be different.
If you don`t like it fair enough but I don`t give a toss what other people think. It`s like Dave`s (57kombi) topic in the general chit chat forum "what is a Rat", I disagree that there is a right or wrong way to build a Rat, there are no rules.
It actually drives really well now I have got the castor angle correct and had the wheel alignment sorted. Roundabouts are no problem, in fact I have only lost about 1/2-3/4 of a turn lock to lock which is only really noticeable when doing 3 point turns or parking in a tight space.
Positive comments only from now on please!! (joke for those people who don`t get it).
Gra.
[Edited on 13-3-2005 by 57 Chook Shed]
It was a hell of a lot of work. But I feel the end result is pretty stunning. It certainly turned heads and as I was told when I picked up my trophy at the show, it really was the talking point.
Like Paul (Resto64) says it`s like saying why bother with a lot of other stuff. Why bother messing about with shitty old Volksies??? Because its fun and I strive to be different.
If you don`t like it fair enough but I don`t give a toss what other people think. It`s like Dave`s (57kombi) topic in the general chit chat forum "what is a Rat", I disagree that there is a right or wrong way to build a Rat, there are no rules.
It actually drives really well now I have got the castor angle correct and had the wheel alignment sorted. Roundabouts are no problem, in fact I have only lost about 1/2-3/4 of a turn lock to lock which is only really noticeable when doing 3 point turns or parking in a tight space.
Positive comments only from now on please!! (joke for those people who don`t get it).
Gra.
[Edited on 13-3-2005 by 57 Chook Shed]
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mattie started the skid`s for kids foundation then got defected hah
1,258 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·
gee my car looks kinda low in that photo !!!
i love this car if i didnt have such a steep driveway and an empty wallet i would seriously think about this great buy for 1800 bucks😉
i love this car if i didnt have such a steep driveway and an empty wallet i would seriously think about this great buy for 1800 bucks😉
stuipid beetle breaks everytime i drive it.....
57 Chook Shed Custom Title Time!
1,021 posts · joined Oct 2002 ·
Thanks Mattie.
To pay someone to do this sort of suspension work would cost about $1200 I reckon. So with 3 months rego, the visor and the venetian, the car is pretty much free!!
To pay someone to do this sort of suspension work would cost about $1200 I reckon. So with 3 months rego, the visor and the venetian, the car is pretty much free!!
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ragged Just ask if you need HELP!
478 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
Mmmm.
Not my idea of a rat but...more of a snail!
Perhaps this is the beginning of something new.
Bug + Snail = SLUG!!!
Of course it would have to retain standard engine to comply!
Thoughts?
Cheers
Dave
Not my idea of a rat but...more of a snail!
Perhaps this is the beginning of something new.
Bug + Snail = SLUG!!!
Of course it would have to retain standard engine to comply!
Thoughts?
Cheers
Dave
bond Veteran Volks Folk
2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·
haha, ragged, thats off the hook man!
kombi_kid Moderator Good Kid too many projects
124 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
man i would love this beetle!!! but i reacon the cops would be hot on my tail!!
cheers
rhys
p.s. only driven on sundays:thumb
cheers
rhys
p.s. only driven on sundays:thumb
it aint just cool its aircool'd
bugboymatt Custom Title Time!
1,405 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Great work on getting it like it is. I think if i thought i could get away with the mods in qld i would be askin gthe powers that be if we could have another one !!!
But I dont think the qld transport would allow your mods, if i'm wrong well !!!!!!!!!
Good luck on selling it.
But I dont think the qld transport would allow your mods, if i'm wrong well !!!!!!!!!
Good luck on selling it.
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.
57 Chook Shed Custom Title Time!
1,021 posts · joined Oct 2002 ·
I`ll supply it with a free stock beam. Just swap `em over for your roadworthy cert and then put the other one back on!!!
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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder
3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Thats awesome. I'm surprised this hasn't sold!
Did eBay eventuate? If so, link?
Did eBay eventuate? If so, link?
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57 Chook Shed Custom Title Time!
1,021 posts · joined Oct 2002 ·
Sold.
Bug is staying in Adelaide, sorry about the UK threats.
Gra.
Bug is staying in Adelaide, sorry about the UK threats.
Gra.
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Paddo Officially Full-On Dubber
268 posts · joined Aug 2004 ·
Not being negative just thought there may have been a reason for doing it that i did not understand:duh57 Chook Shed wrote:It was just an exercise to see how extreme you can go with narrowing etc. I needed to find out exactly what was involved in doing this work (shortening steering rods, body clearancing etc).
It was a hell of a lot of work. But I feel the end result is pretty stunning. It certainly turned heads and as I was told when I picked up my trophy at the show, it really was the talking point.
Like Paul (Resto64) says it`s like saying why bother with a lot of other stuff. Why bother messing about with shitty old Volksies??? Because its fun and I strive to be different.
If you don`t like it fair enough but I don`t give a toss what other people think. It`s like Dave`s (57kombi) topic in the general chit chat forum "what is a Rat", I disagree that there is a right or wrong way to build a Rat, there are no rules.
It actually drives really well now I have got the castor angle correct and had the wheel alignment sorted. Roundabouts are no problem, in fact I have only lost about 1/2-3/4 of a turn lock to lock which is only really noticeable when doing 3 point turns or parking in a tight space.
Positive comments only from now on please!! (joke for those people who don`t get it).
Gra.
[Edited on 13-3-2005 by 57 Chook Shed]
Good to see u got the deal done.