Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Oh yeah, last pic is the in built alarm system 😉
Dasresto #2 - Get yourself a bargain! ($9000 ono)
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·
Tehehe... look at those puppydog eyes!! 😂
malcolm Insano Dub Head
812 posts · joined Nov 2004 ·
das so your happy with rust bullet ,I was looking at doing my pan silver with a clear stone guard but it looks easier just to use rust bullet.where do you find time excellent work.
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Yep malcolm, am happy thus far with the rust bullet - my only criticism is that it doesn't self level as well as por15, but next time I use it, I'll probably brush the necessary areas that are hard to get to, then use a small roller to go over the larger flat surfaces. So far it seems pretty durable though!
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Sanded the tank back the other day and shot some high build primer.
Then the base coat and clear went on (the underside is painted in killrust for longevity whereas the top is nice and shiny in the paint below).
Then the base coat and clear went on (the underside is painted in killrust for longevity whereas the top is nice and shiny in the paint below).
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Bit of an update - new steering box and KYB GR2 shocks installed on all four corners. (third pic doesn't show rear shock - wasn't bolted on for that pic).
Overall it is starting to come together pretty nicely.
Overall it is starting to come together pretty nicely.
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Thought it was about time to get started on the wiring. I am trying to reuse a lot of the original loom but will be changing to modern blade style fuses. Most connections will be new and a lot of new wire so the electrical system should be functioning flawlessly once completed. More updates soon hopefully although the wiring will take a while!
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derraux Casual Dubber
32 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·
Alan
What colour is the blue of your car not sure if its been asked before but nice looking colour, love the work of your buildups hope you enjoy the new toy and this one goes to a good new home.
Cheers
Derek
What colour is the blue of your car not sure if its been asked before but nice looking colour, love the work of your buildups hope you enjoy the new toy and this one goes to a good new home.
Cheers
Derek
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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G'day Derek, I am not sure of the paint colour - I bought the body already painted off a mate (its pan went under my ragtop resto)....I will be checking up with him over the next few weeks though as some areas require repainting - will update then!
By the way, for anyone reading I've decided to try and get this beasty ready for the Warwick drag weekend - I will be putting my type IV in for the weekend (if I get it all ready) then removing it so a 1600 can go back in prior to the sale of the completed resto - so stay tuned over the next month!
By the way, for anyone reading I've decided to try and get this beasty ready for the Warwick drag weekend - I will be putting my type IV in for the weekend (if I get it all ready) then removing it so a 1600 can go back in prior to the sale of the completed resto - so stay tuned over the next month!
Tazz Old Skool
1,315 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Nice work Das....
Thanks for all the progress pics.... we will have to get some AVD guys together for lunch... Liquid lunch....
Tazz
Thanks for all the progress pics.... we will have to get some AVD guys together for lunch... Liquid lunch....
Tazz
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1967 Type3 Fastback "Kermit"
The truth is important. It will set you free
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A street meet would be good.... not so much a car show but a get together at a good pub
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Yep, would be cool to catch up for a couple of beers some time plus a cruise.
Been making a little progress on the project - wiring is not too far from being sorted. Also I've got the wheels and tyres (145 fronts and 185 rears) ready to go on (you'll have to wait a little longer to find out what they are), but here are the tyres anyway.
I've installed gas struts on the bonnet to get away from the pesky springs, also the empi shifter was slotted in place. I've been painting a few bits and pieces like bumper brackets and steering column tube etc - hopefully it will start to come together quickly once a few parts arrive that I've been waiting for.
Cheers
Been making a little progress on the project - wiring is not too far from being sorted. Also I've got the wheels and tyres (145 fronts and 185 rears) ready to go on (you'll have to wait a little longer to find out what they are), but here are the tyres anyway.
I've installed gas struts on the bonnet to get away from the pesky springs, also the empi shifter was slotted in place. I've been painting a few bits and pieces like bumper brackets and steering column tube etc - hopefully it will start to come together quickly once a few parts arrive that I've been waiting for.
Cheers
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dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome
5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
Hi Alan
What side wall profile are your tyres?
I can see they are on a 5.5 rim, but what are those rims ???
I love the suspense you always set up...like a book you cant put down!
DB.
What side wall profile are your tyres?
I can see they are on a 5.5 rim, but what are those rims ???
I love the suspense you always set up...like a book you cant put down!
DB.
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hey Dave,
The tyres are nankang 185/65 and 145 (don't have a side profile written on the wall).....the wheels, well you'll just have to wait a little longer for all to be revealed! (they are nothing that different or exciting, I just thought I'd tease for a little while!).
The tyres are nankang 185/65 and 145 (don't have a side profile written on the wall).....the wheels, well you'll just have to wait a little longer for all to be revealed! (they are nothing that different or exciting, I just thought I'd tease for a little while!).
Volkswagenboy Staggers Automotive.
2,437 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·
Cookie Cutters?
-Staggers.
-Staggers.
STAGGERS AUTOMOTIVE - Heavy Vehicle Diesel Specialist
JB CUSTOMS & CLASSICS - Car Builders
2/53 Tradelink Drive, Browns Plains
malcolm Insano Dub Head
812 posts · joined Nov 2004 ·
alan did you spray the rustbuulet on or brush it .is there an australian dist or do you go through the NZ dist
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Malcolm,malcolm wrote:alan did you spray the rustbuulet on or brush it .is there an australian dist or do you go through the NZ dist
I bought mine from Andy at www.volkfolks.biz - around $66 per quart tin (just under 1L).
I brushed mine on but I think it would give a better finish (no brush marks) with a small disposable foam roller (I used this technique with some killrust and it worked well). I have four quarts still which Andy sent up to me - if you did want some I can send it/them to you and you can just sort out payment with Andy (otherwise you could order it directly from him of course).
Cheers
Alan
PS Staggers, not quite....wide 5 drums and cookies don't mix. :P
Volkswagenboy Staggers Automotive.
2,437 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·
Shhh I knew that!
*Goes to bed*
-Staggers.
*Goes to bed*
-Staggers.
STAGGERS AUTOMOTIVE - Heavy Vehicle Diesel Specialist
JB CUSTOMS & CLASSICS - Car Builders
2/53 Tradelink Drive, Browns Plains
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Pretty happy with the wiring progress thus far - pretty much all sorted (pending trouble shooting after I get a battery). The new Facet electric fuel pump was wired up and new lines were plumbed in place with filter prior to and after pump.....as well as at the end of the main line up the back of the car.
It is definitely overkill, but for the sake of cheap disposable filters, you can never have too much protection so they say. A lot of the original loom was maintained but some new wiring integrated along with the new blade style fuse panels. Just a few misc underbody pics to follow.
It is definitely overkill, but for the sake of cheap disposable filters, you can never have too much protection so they say. A lot of the original loom was maintained but some new wiring integrated along with the new blade style fuse panels. Just a few misc underbody pics to follow.
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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'Tis mightly clean under there - someone should be pretty happy with this car once done. The RustBullet looks pretty cool against the black details.
Looks like I may not get the type IV in for the Warwick weekend so I'll probably be racing with a stocko 1600 - should still be lots of fun though. The type IV requires the later style throw-out bearing which slides on the guide tube. This early box doesn't have the tube and although an adaptor is available (~US$80), time and money unfortunately don't allow the change.
So my plans are to try and finish this thing and have it registered before the warwick weekend with the 1600 that will stay in for the sale.That is of course unless plans change again! (as they seem to do)
Looks like I may not get the type IV in for the Warwick weekend so I'll probably be racing with a stocko 1600 - should still be lots of fun though. The type IV requires the later style throw-out bearing which slides on the guide tube. This early box doesn't have the tube and although an adaptor is available (~US$80), time and money unfortunately don't allow the change.
So my plans are to try and finish this thing and have it registered before the warwick weekend with the 1600 that will stay in for the sale.That is of course unless plans change again! (as they seem to do)
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malcolm Insano Dub Head
812 posts · joined Nov 2004 ·
where do you find time ,❓
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Still waiting for my business clinic fitout to commence so I have a few days spare of late - this will change once the doors are open though I am sure!
dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome
5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
I have a ring somewhere here that can be fitted to your clutch
for the early throw-out bearing...what clutch do you have?
Your not getting off that easy!!!
for the early throw-out bearing...what clutch do you have?
Your not getting off that easy!!!
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
blup58 Officially Full-On Dubber
216 posts · joined Oct 2002 ·
Good on ya Dave - keep sticking it too him!
He tried to give me some lame excuse about not having the part that needed on the phone the other night.
Blue Bug + Type 4 = Nice Burnout on Burnout Pad????
He tried to give me some lame excuse about not having the part that needed on the phone the other night.
Blue Bug + Type 4 = Nice Burnout on Burnout Pad????
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Dave, I have a standard type IV 215mm clutch and pressure plate, but the box has the early style throw out bearing. I totally forgot about those rings for the pressure plate - if you have one I'd be happy to use it!
You are a bad influence brad! I'd be happy to run the type IV...as long as I don't have to shell out too much more $ to get it in the blue bug. 🙄
You are a bad influence brad! I'd be happy to run the type IV...as long as I don't have to shell out too much more $ to get it in the blue bug. 🙄
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
By the way, anyone know somewhere in oz I can source a new mallory unilite dizzy and promaster coil? Aircooled.net was out of stock and couldn't tell me when they will get one in....my old one stayed in the ragtop on the 1916 so although I'll have access to a gt40 and 009 for warwick if necessary (thanks brad), it would be nice to have the mallory in place!
blup58 Officially Full-On Dubber
216 posts · joined Oct 2002 ·
Just that little devil sitting on your shoulder leadin you astray!
dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome
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And perhaps one of these might be of use...
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome
6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
"darl, you should open a shop..." 😂
"stoopid is stronger than axles"
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hey Dave, is it okay if I borrow that bearing adaptor then? I'll obviously replace it if I happen to destroy it! You may just be my saviour for some type IV power at warwick rather than a measly 1600! (not that there is anything wrong with that)
Not that the type IV will be pumping out much power, but at least it should be a bit more fun!
Not that the type IV will be pumping out much power, but at least it should be a bit more fun!