Astro\'s Oval - **now with twin ignition**

56astro · 2002-10-15T23:34:57+00:00

Here are some pics I took back in July. I have since got some 5.5 x 15 wheels for the rear which gives it a bit better look. It is also off the road and being pulled apart for the respray and transplant onto a BJ/IRS pan. [Edited on 1-11-2002 by 56astro] [Edited on 12-6-2003 by 56astro] [Edited on 18-9-2003 by 56astro] [Edited on 27-6-2004 by 56astro]nn[ Edited on 8-9-2005 by 56astro ] [ Edited on 29-3-2006 by 56astro ]

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1,772 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 May 2005, 5:55 pm

#357936

turbo'd dub??

The Frid??

A turbo'd Frid???????????????

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kombi_kid Moderator Good Kid too many projects

124 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 May 2005, 10:01 pm

#358110

na not yet but just a nice car!
cheers
rhys

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1,772 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 May 2005, 9:22 am

#358293

Some more shots of the progress, on the home stretch now.

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Octa veedub recluse

406 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 18 May 2005, 9:53 am

#358301

Is that grey leather or vinil you used? Looks great.

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VW no more... sigh.... well, at least it's a cousin

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1,772 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 May 2005, 10:08 am

#358309

Octa wrote:Is that grey leather or vinil you used? Looks great.

Thanks

It's vinyl. Door panels will be 2-toned (above and below the chrome strip) to split the grey up a bit.

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#358390

Looking very good mate.

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1,772 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 May 2005, 12:46 pm

#358393

Thanks Matt,

Did ya notice all the extra sound deadener / insulation. That droning / drumming sound used to be annoying.

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barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,476 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 18 May 2005, 2:05 pm

#358438

hey astro what product did you use to sound deaden the bug

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1,772 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 May 2005, 2:15 pm

#358450

Inside the cabin area isjust normal padded under-felt foam stuff.

The engine bay will get insulated with thermal insulation as well.

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barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,476 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 18 May 2005, 2:34 pm

#358454

cool im about to do the same to my bug when i get the chance

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1,772 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 May 2005, 3:47 pm

#358486

There was an article in a recent VW TRends mag concerning the insulation of a bug. They used stuff called "DYNAMAX" (something like that anyways). I showed the article to my trimmer and he said he can get stuff that does the same thing - a heat shield, foil-backed insulation for the engine bay.

Doing yours youself Barls?

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Craig Paton Wolfsburg Wizard

620 posts · joined Apr 2004 · 18 May 2005, 5:34 pm

#358557

Hey Steve

Bug's lookin Great!

Wish you'd hurry up though!!!!!!!!!!!!! :P

No more Golf until it's done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumb

Craig

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1,772 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 May 2005, 5:43 pm

#358565

Craig Paton wrote:No more Golf until it's done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumb

Craig

No way.

Golf every Saturday (when I'm not on day-shift) rain, hail or shine.
Hailed a coupleof weeks ago when we're on the 17th green/18th tee. 1st time for everything.

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Craig Paton Wolfsburg Wizard

620 posts · joined Apr 2004 · 18 May 2005, 5:51 pm

#358573

Yep know the feeling! 😉
S/thing only golfers know!

Mind Games! Battle with the Dark Side! :vader

May the force be with you, Steve

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,476 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 18 May 2005, 5:53 pm

#358576

yeah astro i will be putting down the sound dampener myself and i think i have that article somewhere, it shouldnt be that hard its one of the few things ive got to do before it goes to the upholster

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5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 18 May 2005, 11:05 pm

#358797

kombi_kid wrote:long time no hear!!! i have a surprise for you i will drive it to your house sometime soon!
cheers
rhys

my bet is that it's a schweeet gold beetle wearing empis. i've been looking for ya and that frid too

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1,772 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 23 May 2005, 4:03 pm

#360979

Driver's side door panel

Passenger's side door panel

Luggage compartment

Driver's side rear panel

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124 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 23 May 2005, 4:11 pm

#360983

ahahahahahahaa dumone damn you !!!! sssshhhhhhhhhhhhhh the progress is looking awesome steve!! when ya planning for her to be rego'd?
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rhys

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BLUE_62 Wolfsburg Wizard

513 posts · joined Nov 2004 · 23 May 2005, 4:17 pm

#360985

Is there an advantage to having your solernoid/module in next to battery, as opposed to onto of generator or on fan shroud where they are usually found?

The intereor looks very nice too. The 2 tone looks great especially with the chrome moulding. 😉

[Edited on 23-5-2005 by BLUE_62]

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1,772 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 23 May 2005, 4:34 pm

#360994

BLUE_62 wrote:Is there an advantage to having your solernoid/module in next to battery,
[Edited on 23-5-2005 by BLUE_62]

I don't know why the auto electrician put the voltage regulator there. I read an article in VW Trends on converting a generator to an alternator and I thought that was the spot for the regulator.

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5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 23 May 2005, 6:00 pm

#361049

yeah nothing new to run regulator under seat

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1,772 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 25 May 2005, 2:24 pm

#362036

Some more progress shots

driver's foot-well

driver's door sill

luggage compartment (a bit dark)

under front seats

luggage compartment again

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squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 25 May 2005, 3:42 pm

#362078

Looking good Steve...coming together well.

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1,772 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 25 May 2005, 3:54 pm

#362079

Thanks Squiz

Starting to look and feel like a car again.

Can't wait to join-in in a few cruises like the one in your sig line
:beer

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PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 · 25 May 2005, 7:54 pm

#362220

Very nice interior!! Two-tone looks a treat, and love the door panels. 😀

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513 posts · joined Nov 2004 · 26 May 2005, 1:54 am

#362389

MMM, looking mighty fine. Top it off, on ya side sill some nice chrome sill covers. 😉

Whats with the accelerator pedal having a roller on it?
Sorry for being a dumb arse and asking the question :duh

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1,772 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 26 May 2005, 7:30 am

#362412

BLUE_62 wrote:MMM, looking mighty fine. Top it off, on ya side sill some nice chrome sill covers. 😉

We were thinking about that when we got to the sills. Do you know where I could get some?

BLUE_62 wrote:Whats with the accelerator pedal having a roller on it?
Sorry for being a dumb arse and asking the question :duh

The pedal assembly is off the old '56 floor pan, they have a wheel on the go-pedal.

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1,772 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 31 May 2005, 2:02 pm

#365061

Engine bay sans insulation:

Front foot wells finished:

Passenger door with plastic moisture membrane in place:

Drivers door panel finished:

Insulation in engine bay:

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Craig Paton Wolfsburg Wizard

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#365738

Lookin good Steve!!

Looks like it'll be finished in about 5 rounds! 😉

[Edited on 1/6/2005 by Craig Paton]

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#365777

LOL
😀

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