DasDubber,
Super job on building your car! It's an inspiration to look at the work you've done.
Sheriff
sheriff41 Learner Dubber
2 posts · joined May 2005 ·
1963 ragtop beetle project - gone to a new home
sheriff41 Learner Dubber
2 posts · joined May 2005 ·
DasDubber,
Super job on building your car! It's an inspiration to look at the work you've done. Do you plan to take it back by and show it to the previous owners like you did with the earlier car?
Sheriff
Super job on building your car! It's an inspiration to look at the work you've done. Do you plan to take it back by and show it to the previous owners like you did with the earlier car?
Sheriff
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I'll be trying to get to see the original owners in the next couple of weekends - they will be wrapped I am sure! Welcome to aussieveedubbers by the way! A good mate of mine lives in Scottsdale, AZ - he has helped by sending a lot of parts over here from the US for this project!nn[ Edited on 31-8-2005 by Dasdubber ]
darwin_ladybug Casual Dubber
20 posts · joined Aug 2005 ·
nice job how much did it set u back if you dont mind me asking im looking at doing up my bug but so far it looks like im going to be up for a lot of money
cheers
cheers
ruckus Veteran Volks Folk
2,118 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·
I doubt he really wants to think about it and I doubt you'd want to hear it!
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Really don't want to take a guess - I could add it all up but there is no point. Sorry I can't be much help - all I can suggest is to calculate your expected costs as accurately as possible taking into account parts and labour.....then double it (at least). Also estimate the time it will take to complete it....then triple that. There are exceptions to the rule but full body off restos are never cheap/quick.
Well, the Beetle was presented at the Auto Showdown at Brisbane over the weekend - there were mostly newer jap cars there but a couple tough older vehicles. Here are a few pics:
Well, the Beetle was presented at the Auto Showdown at Brisbane over the weekend - there were mostly newer jap cars there but a couple tough older vehicles. Here are a few pics:
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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The show wound up at around 6pm tonight after which I drove it back to the Gold Coast (first major trip) - cruised at 110km/h no probs - temps stayed in check and car felt really stable at speed. The Type IV certainly has some torque - especially noticable on any hills/inclines. I would like more power through the mid to upper end of rev range but that will come later perhaps.
Still have some work to do on the steering but shouldn't be too hard. Some oil mist is coming out behind the crank pulley (despite -10 breather lines) - all little stuff to sort out.
Managed to walk away with the award for "old school award - pre 66" which was cool. Hopefully will get started on the amp install this week but unfortunately won't have it ready for action day next sunday - takes a while to get the f/glass sorted.
Alan
Still have some work to do on the steering but shouldn't be too hard. Some oil mist is coming out behind the crank pulley (despite -10 breather lines) - all little stuff to sort out.
Managed to walk away with the award for "old school award - pre 66" which was cool. Hopefully will get started on the amp install this week but unfortunately won't have it ready for action day next sunday - takes a while to get the f/glass sorted.
Alan
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Alex Holzl 2332cc of pure BALLZ!!
1,550 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
Looks unreal man!
Its must be unreal to have your car at a show like that after such a build up!
Alex
Its must be unreal to have your car at a show like that after such a build up!
Alex
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Yeah its nice to get positive comments from car enthusiasts from other circles as well. How much better does it look with a proper camera. Photo courtesty of justdavephotography.com.
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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I'm not sure if it is just my pc or what but the aforementioned pic doesn't seem to be there anymore....go to this link to see it (dial up people beware lots of images) - will need to scroll half way down to see the beetle pic:
http://www.qldstreetcar.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=10908
http://www.qldstreetcar.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=10908
koolkarmakombi enkarmarising
2,078 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
your PC man, what a great pic. You must be really stocked to see it like that!
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Yeah must be my work firewall. Yeah its nice to see it on the puter with such a high quality image - as mentioned by a few who have seen it in the flesh, the photos don't do it justice. So its good to allow people to see it closer to the way it looks in real life. Cheers
koolkarmakombi enkarmarising
2,078 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
I nearly went to the show saturday to see it but since I was on my motorcycle on a rare leave pass I got to sandgate beaches instead- sea breezes!
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Fossil Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,650 posts · joined May 2004 ·
awesome and congrats on the award
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pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome
6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
Just looked at the other forum. Nice cars but your's had the most class for sure.
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jvl054 Wolfsburg Wizard
403 posts · joined May 2005 ·
Well Das,how do you feel? hard days, nights,lost of hair and not divorced.:thumb....now a trophy winner:P!!!!Mate give yourself a pat on the back and thank the misses.Lets face it, ther our back bone to keeping our projects together.Time to enjoy and reif the rewards....WELL DONE!!!JVLRacing
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Yeah I owe a whole lot of 'quality time' to my lovely wife Katie - in fact whilst the Beetle was at the show on the weekend, it was the first weekend I wasn't either working on the car or the house for about 2 years! We can now actually enjoy cruising in the dub rather than just looking at it in the garage! You are right, without the support of our significant others, these sort of resto adventures wouldn't be possible.
Cheers again
Alan :bounce
Cheers again
Alan :bounce
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Just another pic of the beetle at the auto showdown last weekend - just found it on another forum and its better quality than my camera. Funny how the paint looks so different in different lights.
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pyr0 flame-on
4,457 posts · joined Mar 2003 ·
it doesnt matter what camera takes a pic of it mate it still looks damn HOT !?!?!?!!!!!! 👍
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R.FRAGMEYER Slammed & Awesome Dubber
97 posts · joined Jun 2005 ·
Wow !😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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I won't add too many more pics apart from this one with the beetle in its new home at the coast.
I'll update some more maybe from the jamboree next week or if I get some work done on the amp installation. Cheers for comliments at the show in brissy today - much appreciated. :kiss
I'll update some more maybe from the jamboree next week or if I get some work done on the amp installation. Cheers for comliments at the show in brissy today - much appreciated. :kiss
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Anyone who knows me will (hopefully) agree I am not one to gloat or boast...but thought I'd share the awards over the last three weekends.
X-torque Auto Showdown:
Best pre 66 car
VW Action Day:
Best Interior
Best Modified Beetle
Entrants Choice
Car of the Show
Fast Fours Jamboree:
4th Best in Show
I built it to drive it (already have some nice stone chips from the runs up and down the highway), not just to show but the positive feedback (and commendations) are certainly a bonus.
X-torque Auto Showdown:
Best pre 66 car
VW Action Day:
Best Interior
Best Modified Beetle
Entrants Choice
Car of the Show
Fast Fours Jamboree:
4th Best in Show
I built it to drive it (already have some nice stone chips from the runs up and down the highway), not just to show but the positive feedback (and commendations) are certainly a bonus.
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Now the shows have finished for a few weekends, time to get back to work. Amp rack had to be redesigned for the new amp - mdf platforms will be used as a base for cover pieces to hide wiring etc.
Steel frame will be used to mount mdf skeleton over which fibreglass will be laid for some nice curves. Power distribution block and crossovers will also be integrated (still to finalise that part of the design!).
Steel frame will be used to mount mdf skeleton over which fibreglass will be laid for some nice curves. Power distribution block and crossovers will also be integrated (still to finalise that part of the design!).
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ruckus Veteran Volks Folk
2,118 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·
Jesus Alan! I can see why the others weren't quite what you were after if you were contemplating that monster!
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Yeah I would have liked two of these suckers but the one will suffice for now! It is a big ba$tard and will hopefully push the sub and splits adequately! 😂
Dealing with hearing loss everyday in my profession I will be controlling the volume knob responsibly!
Dealing with hearing loss everyday in my profession I will be controlling the volume knob responsibly!
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Whats your ride height in the front now...... 😂
And sure you're not going to crank up the amp to see what it sounds like.... and anyway you will need to crank it to hear the stereo above the induction and exhaust roar..........🤪
And I can vouch for Dasdubbers modesty when it comes to his awards.... though he might need to rent his own house in brisbane just to keep the awards.......😁
And sure you're not going to crank up the amp to see what it sounds like.... and anyway you will need to crank it to hear the stereo above the induction and exhaust roar..........🤪
And I can vouch for Dasdubbers modesty when it comes to his awards.... though he might need to rent his own house in brisbane just to keep the awards.......😁
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Yeah the front is sitting nice and low and still no rubbing which is sweet!
Still pottering away on the amp rack - slowly but surely it is coming together. Steel frame is now done, mdf will be screwed to this and will make the frame over which f/g will be laid. The piano hinged section will be used to cover the wiring to the amp. Hard to envisage at the moment but hopefully it will take shape soon.
The welds have not been finished yet - just all tacked together by the way!
nn[ Edited on 22-9-2005 by Dasdubber ]
Still pottering away on the amp rack - slowly but surely it is coming together. Steel frame is now done, mdf will be screwed to this and will make the frame over which f/g will be laid. The piano hinged section will be used to cover the wiring to the amp. Hard to envisage at the moment but hopefully it will take shape soon.
The welds have not been finished yet - just all tacked together by the way!
nn[ Edited on 22-9-2005 by Dasdubber ]
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pyr0 flame-on
4,457 posts · joined Mar 2003 ·
has anyone told you youre a very inventive handy person..........whats your day job if you dont mind me asking ?
the attention to detail is insanne das, especially with creative things like this rack 👍
the attention to detail is insanne das, especially with creative things like this rack 👍
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Cheers mate, I am an Audiologist - I basically fit hearing aids and perform hearing assessments. I was fortunate to pick up a lot of skills/knowledge from my old man when younger as it is into restoring old Chevs. A lot of this sort of work is self taught through internet research/books/trial and error! You learn quickly when mistakes either cost you time, or more painfully money!
333000 Casual Dubber
30 posts · joined May 2005 ·
Unbelievable car...!
Cant attach some pics I took of it on the weekend? 🙁nn[ Edited on 23/9/2005 by 333000 ]
Cant attach some pics I took of it on the weekend? 🙁nn[ Edited on 23/9/2005 by 333000 ]