Golde60 Fahrvergnugen
858 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
damn, and i was getting excited cos i thought i was gonna get my weekly dose of bugnography
...................( O \ l / O ).....................
1963 ragtop beetle project - gone to a new home
BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder
3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Gawd.. sorry I asked. Now I feel even lazier.. Great.. Just great. 😉
THE LOWEST WITH THE MOSTEST BLING BLING WINS!!
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
...and as of this arvo (I am still smiling because I hadn't yet smashed my finger with the sledge hammer!)
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Golde60 wrote:damn, and i was getting excited cos i thought i was gonna get my weekly dose of bugnography
Not a progress shot, but better get this topic back on track - just to remind you what the beetle looks like 😉 (taken about a month ago of course)
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Special Air Service Chief "Gunna"
1,769 posts · joined Oct 2004 ·
All the top class mechanical,electrical,interior,panel & paint work I could genuinely appreciate, but landscaping as well, now your just plain showing off.
Calling all NSW Mid North Coast Veedubbers
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I don't like to show off, but am certainly proud of the work I do. I would have had the house and car finished by now if I did things half-arsed....but these things take a long time when done properly!! :P
56astro Custom Title Time!
1,772 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I was reluctant to show the Mrs this thread cause of your progress on your car compared to mine, .....
now after seeing the pics of your yard-work as well, she definately aint seeing this thread!
Can't wait to see it in the flesh, and shake the hand that shapes the (Oz VW) world.
now after seeing the pics of your yard-work as well, she definately aint seeing this thread!
Can't wait to see it in the flesh, and shake the hand that shapes the (Oz VW) world.
VW car, VW engine ...... keepin it "real"
35MPG on 101.3kPa
matara Custom Title Time!
1,342 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Das,
Can you think about having some kids, so they can slow you down to the pace of the rest of us 'normal' folk!
And you manage to get a surf in too!
Your the VW 'pocket rocket'.
Keep it up!
Steve
Can you think about having some kids, so they can slow you down to the pace of the rest of us 'normal' folk!
And you manage to get a surf in too!
Your the VW 'pocket rocket'.
Keep it up!
Steve
blup58 Officially Full-On Dubber
216 posts · joined Oct 2002 ·
Done properly?....What about the carport Al. 😉
(hehehe.....actually maybe I shouldn't make light of that one)
(hehehe.....actually maybe I shouldn't make light of that one)
0 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·
Slow down das, you landscape your house, you perfectly restore your dream car (and ours now) and you ALSO update my thread too (My 63 upgrade).... thanks for the photos..... 063BUG :thumb
[Edited on 16-5-2005 by 063bug]
[Edited on 16-5-2005 by 063bug]
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
blup58 wrote:Done properly?....What about the carport Al. 😉
(hehehe.....actually maybe I shouldn't make light of that one)
Hehehe....you are a funny man! Don't laugh too hard though because I may be roping you in to help me fix/finish the carport!! 😀
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Maybe in a few years time! Due to the fact I haven't been surfing enough in the last couple of years we will be moving down to the gold coast in a few months and renting this house out. Fortunately the new house doesn't need much work so I will actually have MORE TIME to work on vws! :P That will be a nice change.matara wrote:Das,
Can you think about having some kids, so they can slow you down to the pace of the rest of us 'normal' folk!
And you manage to get a surf in too!
Your the VW 'pocket rocket'.
Keep it up!
Steve
I might actually get this beast finished, and start on the 68 that blup58 is kindly storing for me at the moment. (will be much milder though - I will update its resto because it will be for sale once completed). Stay tuned! :o
Brad Wolfsburg Elder
3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hey you are a freak :> and have a great bug to show for it ..Dasdubber wrote:Holy crap - thats a lot of wires in that pic!
Back to the simple stuff - managed to solder wire ends and insert them into fuse panel. Bit more tidying still to come....and haven't started under the bonnet yet!
One question, whats the story with the fuse box ? Whats it out of / from ??
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
The whole kit including fuse panel is from www.watsons-streetworks.com - they make other kits for hotrods etc but this is specifically for the vw beetle. I am pretty impressed thus far with it.
I layed down another coat of high build primer on the sub box today...bit more filler required to smooth out some imperfections before the base coat colour goes on. You can see the recessed section for the vinyl insert.
I layed down another coat of high build primer on the sub box today...bit more filler required to smooth out some imperfections before the base coat colour goes on. You can see the recessed section for the vinyl insert.
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I made a switch panel out of aluminium and gave it a brief polish (the camera shows the scratches a lot though!)...hazard switch off late model beetle (anyone know how to wire this sucker up??), then three switches (one for fuel pump, one for windscreen washer, and one spare for something else if needed down the track).
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Pic is a bit blurry but you get the idea - because the original fuse box is no longer used, I thought it was a perfect spot for the switches.
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Two stainless button head bolts with nylock nuts secure the panel in place.
Apart from this a little more progress to the wiring took place (albeit a little slowly with a dud finger)...more pics when it is a little tidier.
Apart from this a little more progress to the wiring took place (albeit a little slowly with a dud finger)...more pics when it is a little tidier.
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DIY-DUB Custom Title Time!
1,591 posts · joined Apr 2004 ·
how legal is it having the switches there?
Peter Leonard Moderator Volatile
1,456 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·
why would it be illegal? :duh
keep the pics and progress coming 😀
keep the pics and progress coming 😀
let sleeping dubs lie
Lams Wolfsburg Wizard
536 posts · joined Sep 2004 ·
I dont think it'll be illegal considering the car originally didn't have hazard lights? or switches for those things?
Octa veedub recluse
406 posts · joined Mar 2005 ·
Did the 63 not come with windscreen washer? also, why do you need a switch for the fuel pump? I am actually claiming ignorance here because I know that VW came with a mechanical fuel pump, so I assume that ou have installed an electrical fuel pump, but wasn't it wired to be operational with the iginition switch?
'We teach best what we most need to learn'
VW no more... sigh.... well, at least it's a cousin
VW no more... sigh.... well, at least it's a cousin
Octa veedub recluse
406 posts · joined Mar 2005 ·
:jesus I am just re-reading my post, like I said I am claiming ignorance, the more I read the tech posts and other posts the more I realise I know little... if that makes sense.
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[Edited on 18-5-2005 by Octa]
'We teach best what we most need to learn'
VW no more... sigh.... well, at least it's a cousin
VW no more... sigh.... well, at least it's a cousin
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Yep the 63 had windscreen washer that you had to pump the fluid with the wiper knob. I have installed a different reservoir with electric pump that can be activated by the switch.Octa wrote:Did the 63 not come with windscreen washer? also, why do you need a switch for the fuel pump? I am actually claiming ignorance here because I know that VW came with a mechanical fuel pump, so I assume that ou have installed an electrical fuel pump, but wasn't it wired to be operational with the iginition switch?
Yep Holley Blue electric fuel pump installed (with red regulator for lower pressure for dellortos)....I can set it up so it runs straight of the ignition switch but prefer to run it through a switch so potentially a thief has to play around a little more before starting it....also if I have a crash and the keys fall of the ignition out (thus can't turn pump off), I'd like to be able to turn the pump off with the switch so I don't burn to death if it catches fire 😉
Octa veedub recluse
406 posts · joined Mar 2005 ·
This made me think of a question... where do you live?...nah joking... the question is regarding insurance, what agreed value are you going to set for your masterpiece?<snip>
... but prefer to run it through a switch so potentially a thief has to play around a little more before starting it....
'We teach best what we most need to learn'
VW no more... sigh.... well, at least it's a cousin
VW no more... sigh.... well, at least it's a cousin
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Don't worry, I have a few other tricks up my sleeve to deal with potential theives! Full alarm system with tracking capabilities....hydraulic ram-activated punji stick under driver's seat activated via back to base monitoring (through tracking company) once the vehicle is moving after being stolen....
Just kidding about the punji stick....maybe 😉
I will be going through shannons insurance - no idea on agreed value yet though.
Just kidding about the punji stick....maybe 😉
I will be going through shannons insurance - no idea on agreed value yet though.
BLUE_62 Wolfsburg Wizard
513 posts · joined Nov 2004 ·
You never fail to amaze me.
Always good for a laugh thou.
Impressed with ya work as always :thumb
Always good for a laugh thou.
Impressed with ya work as always :thumb
1958 Beetle, 1966 VW Beetle, 1996 Holden Statesman!
Its an obsesion for engines and fuel.... 😏
Its an obsesion for engines and fuel.... 😏
barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem
9,476 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·
hey das what fan shroud are you using on your upright conversion? are you using the t4 oil cooler as well in a modified doghouse?
“We all pay for life with death, so everything in between should be free.” Bill Hicks
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I bought an aftermarket 36hp style doghouse shroud - then modified it using the sharpbuilt fibreglass oil cooler extension so the type IV cooler could fit inside. In hindsight I think I could have done a better job extending and rewelding the metal I cut off - not that happy with the fit of the f/g cover in the kit :vaderbarls wrote:hey das what fan shroud are you using on your upright conversion? are you using the t4 oil cooler as well in a modified doghouse?
barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem
9,476 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·
cool i wasnt sure cause im still using the modified sbug shroud but want something a little rounder so ill most likely end up splitting mine again and re-cut it . i cut and re-wielded mine for the oil cooler it only required an inch put in so it was easy with the oxy.
“We all pay for life with death, so everything in between should be free.” Bill Hicks
the chaos project - click me
the chaos project - click me
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Finally got my front spacers (20mm) from the machine shop - these should put the front wheels where I want them!
Sanded back glaze filler on the sub box - should be ready for paint tomorrow or sunday. Also wiring continues (can't wait for that part to be finished - talk about tedious!)
Sanded back glaze filler on the sub box - should be ready for paint tomorrow or sunday. Also wiring continues (can't wait for that part to be finished - talk about tedious!)
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