seems im goin some glassin now, and its all your fault das, im doin abit on a m8s car then some for my bug, that way ill have better skills, only used the stuff once b4, easy when u get hang of it, but messy, and damn itchy stuff, top stuff anyway das
So...when are you thinking about selling her? 😀
hehehe....very funny! 😉
This one will be a keeper. But as stated before stay tuned for the 68 which will be for sale!
Dasdubber wrote:hehehe....very funny! 😉
This one will be a keeper.
hehe wasn't your last bug a keeper ??
Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx AustraliaI didn't spend anywhere near as much time and money on the last one so the attachment to it wasn't quite as extensive!
too all the folks doing glassing you might want to look at boat shops ( I went to anchor marine) for resin etc as they sell the stuff pretty cheep I could be wrong but I am pretty sure I paid $25 for 2l of polyester resin with hardener.
Yeah I think from memory it was a bit cheaper than I first noted - been a while since I bought the last lot.
Anyway, I decided to dabble in a bit more fibreglassing and create some eye lids....just for something different. Here is the process - took about a week of work (about an hour after work each day) to make them.
Step 1 - protect paint! (used clear contact over everything)
Step 2 - mask up again to prevent seap through of resin to paint etc.
Step 3 - more masking just to be sure, but also different colour tape helps outline the desired shape
Step 4 - lay first two layers of glass, let it cure
Step 5 - over subsequent days, laid another 4 layers of glass (2 at a time)
Step 6 - let it cure then sand to knock high spots off, then apply filler, sand, filler, sand etc
Once is smooth, hit it with high build primer, sand again (fine grit) then base coat/clear coat - not that hard.
Like them or hate them, they're something a little different so for that reason they will probably stay. Double sided body trim tape will hold them in place.
Thats it for now - hopefully the engineer will certify it next friday. Not much happenning on it till then (getting ready to move to the gold coast - gotta hate packing) :o
I know the words but cant spell them so an awesome ride x a lot
I had a ride in Robs Leo today and you too are both inspirational
Good luck with engineer
Cheers Doc
reVOLKS at Fyansford Geelong
20th OCT 2007 STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS
hahahaahah das you nutcase. still they're kinda fun, and they add to the whole custom effect. sure to get some comments at the shows 😀
let sleeping dubs lie
Yeah, don't know how long I'll keep them on (I'll probably decide they are no good depending on the day!), just like thinking outside the square. 😏
If they are only held on with tape you can change your mind anytime. i have to admint that I like them but after following the build of this car for so long I like everything about it.
Spare the Duct tape, spoil the job - Red Green
The lids are sweet dude, love a picture of them from a distance though for the full effect.:thumb
Paddo wrote:The lids are sweet dude, love a picture of them from a distance though for the full effect.:thumb
reminds me of the "bad boy" logo.
dude, i love the eye lids, i want a pair for my bug eye, wish i had the time and skill to do it, would look tough on this
Das
Thats excellent it really looks like it is looking at you, love them
Derek
The eye lids look great .. not to mention the rest of the build!
WOW!
I am in AWE!
Keep up the story and the progress...
I love the car its prolly the best show bug in Aus atm
Eyelids i like but not at the angle u set them (but thats just me)
keep up the good work and make sure ur baby is insured for $150,000!
Those eyelids look fantastic! The only thing I would do personally would be to trim them back so as the chrome headlight rim still shows through
but if you cut the lids down then it looks like its just a cober for the lights, this way it looks like the whole lights have an "angry" feel to them, love it love it love it
ewww evil eyes
give us a front on shot, lets see how evil it really is
Oh no, fibre glass eye lids, It's turning into a fully sick ricer! :cussing
Just kidding, looks great, but like someone else said, would love to see them from a distance. 😎
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Didn't get a chance to take any pics today - madly packing for the move next week.
Also trouble shooting the car's first break down! Took it around the block yesterday after some more tuning (changed idle jets from a 60 to 55 which almost cured the flat spot - maybe some adjustment to accel pump will sort the rest out).....anyway, the car decided to die a couple of streets away without notice. Thought it ran out of fuel so ran home got a lift back and refilled...no luck. So rolled it home (luckily mostly downhill with just a bit of pushing involved!)....this morning I swapped the promaster coil over with a new one my mate had waiting to go onto his 2110 - problem solved.
The coil $hit itself for some unknown reason. With the setup no ballast resistor was required, all wiring is fine, no shorts...will figure it out I guess. Hopefully I'll know a bit more in the next few days. Ah well, new car blues - it was to be expected. 🤓
Mate..... bloody wicked those eyelids.. Please dun tell us u intend to make the car talk as well... Herbie come alive??
This has to be my favourite post. I sat down a read the whole thing the other week. (took about 3 days in between work) and I'm hanging out for each new installment from you Dass.
Inspiring. Gives me hope that I'll be able to fix up my beastie as good as yours... well lets faces it, even half as good would still be pretty decent.
Love the eyelids.
Mean machine.
Well the car finally hit hit the roads today. Got the nod of approval from the automotive engineer for the modifications, as well as road worthy certificate. Big thanks to Terry and Dave from Custom Offroad for their assistance with some last minute alterations - cheers gents! Dashed out to the dept of transport to get it registered but stupid me only had the "client copy" of the CTP insurance document and not the original - so all the rushing to no avail. Nonetheless hopefully I will take next friday off work and come back up to brissy to finalise that.
I have a new amp that will power the sub and splits - so the underbonnet area will go through a redesign over coming months (have to finish the house move first). So stay tuned (probably not many updates for the next couple of weeks though).
Congrats. Good to see you did it right and did it exceptionally well!
Well Al,
ya beat me.
It was neck and neck, but apart from the fact that you were quicker, ya did a damn fine job.
👍
VW car, VW engine ...... keepin it "real"
35MPG on 101.3kPa
damn i m jealous
that is the greatest acheivement. CONGRATULATIONS
NOW GET OUT THERE AND ENJOY IT AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE
great work alan
i cant wait until i can say that about mine.
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