DAVE,
WATS WRONG WITH RED BUGS AND FLARED GUARDS..?
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i second that whats wrong with them
“We all pay for life with death, so everything in between should be free.” Bill Hicks
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" Not that there is any thing wrong with that...."
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
subtle is better. go the sleeper
.... any more progress photos....:bounce
Front guards and bumper trial fitted.
Have decided to et it up and running first and then repaint the guards and trouble areas before I rego it.
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
Would have been easier to fit a whale tail and torana tail lights for the retro look....😂
:repuke
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
Come on Dave....you of all people need to make a statement...even in a streeter.
Gee, the paints taking a long time to dry.....🙄
.... any more progress???? :bounce
Nothing new yet, getting used to being retired.
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
Yep
put ya feet up and relax!
Worked your arse off for years!
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.... ok, that's enough relaxin'.... time to get back to work on the bug :thumb
OK, been doing all sorts of odd jobs on this and the other car.
The oil lines were pretty butcherous old things that came from someones bathroom shower.
So I replaced everything from the case out to the filter bracket
with proper hoses that wont let me down or pop off.
I also remounted the coil on the shroud because before it was held in with a "Occy" strap.
Also had to repair the linkages, replace the points, re-synch the carbs, and do the tappets.
Nice and responsive now.
I have also replaced the guards and bonnet with the ones I got from Chris
and fitted a rear bumper to make it legal. Still needs painting, but have to
fit everything up first in case I find any nightmares.
Still needs new tyres and fix the interior.
Also found the clutch cable tube is broken and short(!) so will do that next.
So much for a quick fix for transport.
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westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
looking good dave , im still walking around in circles here ,to many projects not enough time🙄
I know the feeling Jeff....and I only have 3!!!
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
Any updates dave?????
Nothing much new to report.
Clutch tube is fixed, and the dual diafragm clutch has been replaced by a stock one.
Just having the seat repaired and I can give it a test drive.
Not sure what step to take next..
Scrap it and strip it, or paint it and drive it? Hmmmmm.....
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
dump it and drive it. 👍
I dont blame you for changing the clutch. My left leg was twice as big as my right when i owned it so many years ago.
i suggest keep and paint. it has potential
Will look out for it on the coast dave.
The more quick bugs on the street on the coast the better.
Must do something aboutv that 40 horse beast in the back of mine.
We need to meet drink beer and talk engines for my little project.
Nothing wrong with a good 40 horse.
My favourite stocker is a single port 1300..a little slow, but a good solid engine.
Speeds costs money...how fast do you want to go?
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
All ready for a paint job. Should be fun to drive a Volksy on the road again...its been 13 years since .
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
Yay...more photos at last
...looks a bit of a sleeper to me.... what colour is it going to be Dangerous?? or is it going to be semi rat??
screaming out for a whale tail Dave
Hey Dave, I'm happy to trade my paint skills for some gearbox skills (will need a strong one at some stage soon)....no dramas if your brother (or whoever) will tackle the respray though.
Cheers
Alan
Looking cool by the way! 👍
Well, today I sais Sayonara to this bug.
Thankfully I was able to give it a bit of a test cain on a private road before saying good-by.
The money will fund some three-phase power for my new lathe,
and it has gone to a good home, so all is not lost.
I might be back again Rod for another adrenilin rush.
Fast Volksies are fun!
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
That was fun . Did you notice if the brakes worked ?
You could always convert your Keegan car back to a hill climber.
Yes the brakes did work a bit....front anyhow.
Ahhh...hill climbs hey?!
Probably need a bit more power for that in my white car.
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
