So the wheel spacers were approved? Any details of this would be good.
Congrats on the road worthy, makes all that hard work worthwhile.
Cheers
SAS
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Wheel Spacers are illegal ....
BUT if they are part of say a break conversion that is approved then they are covered under a different section of the Code which allows them. So is Das's case they are legal as they were approved as part of the wheel and brake conversion.
Wheel Spacers in general are illegal because people bolt them on with thinking about it and use them to increase wheel base and fit silly wheels. This loads the stud, bearings, carriers etc and is unsafe practice.
Like everything we get the pleasure of seeing, working on, engineering, it is legal if done the correct way and in consultation with qualified engineers.
Congrats on the approval, when I get a few minutes I look fwd to checking it out.
I am sure Dave and Terry loved working on something that was that clean, must have been fun getting it on the hoist hehe
Cheers,
Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australiaman thats got to be one of australias best vws , nice one DAS
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CONGRATULATIONS. :bounce fantastic man best workmenship ive seen in a long time. awe inspiring... now enjoy it!
firebreathing 4 potter...
Thanks - I sure am looking forward to enjoying it. Still some work ahead yet (mainly finishing off the audio installation).
As Brad mentioned above, the spacers (adaptors) were part of the conversion from the start and I worked closely with the engineer to ensure there were no surprises come inspection time. The roadworthy dude questioned it but the engineer ultimately is the one who must approve/disallow them - and it was no problems in this case.
Fortunately didn't need to get it on the hoist though brad - just some minor stuff like seat belt bolt and roll cage padding.
I'm still trying to track down some early original running board clips (I have 6 now so just need 4 more) if anyone has any??
Cheers
Alan
hey das ill check at the old mans today to see if he has any mate
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Can you post a pic of what one (running board clip) in reasonable condition looks like? I found one on one of my wrecks but not sure if its any good or not.
Cheers
SAS
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This is a really crappy pic but it will give you the idea :o
Well done Alan. Are you heading to Sawtell? Has Craig contacted you for a front page spread yet?
squizy wrote:Well done Alan. Are you heading to Sawtell? Has Craig contacted you for a front page spread yet?
Unfortuantely can't make it to Sawtell - I have to complete the registration process this friday....and because we are still moving house time is very restricted! I'll be at valla next year though!
It will make its debut at the VW Action day here in brissy on september 11. Won't be 100% finished but will be pretty close.
I've been liaising with Craig, but thats about my old beetle getting into the mag. There are a few mags interested in this beetle though including a couple of the biggies overseas. Hopefully it will get into something! :P
If thats what they look like then I will have one on the way as soon as you U2U me your address. Just make sure I am included in the list of contributors to the Dasresto because lets face it you couldnt have done it without me.
Cheers
SAS
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Thanks SAS - I shall not forget you 🙂
U2U sent.
hehe i been watching this post for a long time now (2years???), i remember the earlier thread which had a pic of it looking rather neglected under a house (if i remember correctly) and also looking on in amazment as you detailed the gearbox!!!
She has come a long way, absolutly amazing. I guess i am coming to the VW action day, just to see ur car 🙂, atleast put me out of my misery and post some more pics 😀
Nice work
Alan,
Your timing is perfect.
1. Moving to the Goldy.
2. Sweet ride is completed.
3. Coming into summer.
Does it get any better..... Oh I forgot, 4 foot and offshore!
Truely a credit to your workmanship and dedication.
Brendan
A VW for everyone!!
1972 1302 German Look
1971 Bay Panel with Subaru EJ20T
1970 Type 3 squareback in progress
1971 Type 3 notchback in progress
Yeah its been a long haul and not quite finished yet! I'll be glad once the amp installation is done and the car is well tuned and driving nicely.
Brendan, the problem with good surf is I am still working in brissy for a while so I am on the train at 6.20am then back at the station at 6.10pm so daylight (and potential for surf) is gone! Things will change though mid-Oct when I will be working down the coast - I will get to squeeze in the before/after work surfs more often! Bring it on 🙂
I'll try and get some more pics soon - the car is still living in Brissy for now until we finish the move!
Alan I know your pain. Live on the Central Coast but work in Sydney 6:15am and 5:45pm trains. Bring on daylight savings!! Can't wait for the late arvo sessions.
Brendan
A VW for everyone!!
1972 1302 German Look
1971 Bay Panel with Subaru EJ20T
1970 Type 3 squareback in progress
1971 Type 3 notchback in progress
sorry das the old man had none
“We all pay for life with death, so everything in between should be free.” Bill Hicks
the chaos project - click me
No probs barls - thanks for trying.
Finally the Beetle is registered and insured so I can enjoy it n the road. Had a wheel alignment which helped a lot - still have to find time to tune the engine better. Its not quite finished though - I'm looking forward to getting stuck into the amp install.
I can say for sure that I hope I don't have to move house for quite some time - it surely sucks.
Congratulations.... :thumb So, does that mean that its birth date is 27/08/2005 ? Well done, which was harder conception, gestation or birth? 😂
'We teach best what we most need to learn'
VW no more... sigh.... well, at least it's a cousin
Definitely the gestation - it was the longest 2 1/2 years I had to endure! Conception and birth were relatively easy in comparison and much quicker 😵
Ok Al.....how about some nice "finished" photos? All kudos to you dude. 👍
squizy wrote:Ok Al.....how about some nice "finished" photos? All kudos to you dude. 👍
Well its not really "finished" just yet! I'll get some pics this weekend when back in brissy - it will be at the X-torque Autoshowdown at the RNA showgrounds on display as part of the Car Audio Australia stand) - here is the link:
http://www.autoshowdown.com.au/
Although something is wrong with the website at the moment.
Then there will be more opportunities for pics at the VW Action Day show the following Sunday at Carina. At the moment the car is residing at my in-laws so I can't work on it/take pics until the weekend!
Have you shown it to the previous owners now that it's magnificently transformed?
Not just yet - hopefully in the next couple of weekends I'll get a chance now that our move to the coast is pretty much done. I'm sure they will be stoked 🙂
Al,
I'm off to the Engineer probably sometime next week.
Have you got any hints on what to prepare for?
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56astro wrote:Al,
I'm off to the Engineer probably sometime next week.
Have you got any hints on what to prepare for?
hope you dont mind if i jump in cause im about to get another certificate for mine this is the second time around for me, so heres my hints.
be nice and dont lie. if youve done it right ie the way he wants it done there should be no problems but then again thats why we see them before or during the project to make sure we are doing it the way they want it.
“We all pay for life with death, so everything in between should be free.” Bill Hicks
the chaos project - click me
Dasdubber wrote:Not just yet - hopefully in the next couple of weekends I'll get a chance now that our move to the coast is pretty much done. I'm sure they will be stoked 🙂
They won't believe it's the same car!! :P
DOVW in November?
THE LOWEST WITH THE MOSTEST BLING BLING WINS!!
No probs Barls - I agree with you. The actual inspection was pretty straight forward as I have liaised with him throughout the build. I had to do a handbrake test (ie. handbrake had to hold on a big f'ken hill - also had to use the handbrake to stop [not going fast] to simulate brake failure). Then the actual brake test whereby had to pull up using brakes only from a certain speed. So in short make sure your brakes are up to scratch.
Then the other stuff had been discussed before (rollcage padding [whoops forgot that on the day - thanks C.O. for coming to the rescue], proper seat belt mounting etc. All the other stuff should be no surprises to you or him hopefully!
Alan
Jim - DOVW maybe - will have to see (have to save up some holidays!).
barls wrote:56astro wrote:Al,
I'm off to the Engineer probably sometime next week.
Have you got any hints on what to prepare for?
hope you dont mind if i jump in cause im about to get another certificate for mine this is the second time around for me, so heres my hints.
be nice and dont lie. if youve done it right ie the way he wants it done there should be no problems but then again thats why we see them before or during the project to make sure we are doing it the way they want it.
Thanks Al and Barls,
I have kept in close contact with him on stuff like the demister, seat bases, seat belts, battery anchor.
I do have a concern that the rear drums are not as effective as they could be. I am not 100% sure that I have the brake pipes connected to the master cylinder in the right fashion.
I've also been assured that the noise and CO testing will be fine.
Thanks again
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