My new ride. (NEW wheels and stuff pics)

62deluxe · 2006-10-09T12:44:33+00:00

1965 Ragtop.... I bought this little baby off e-bay. It was advertised on here for a while too. I drove it back to Hobart from Sydney over the weekend. Before I left Sydney though it received a little suspension surgery in the form of a lowered and narrowed front beam from the guys at CBB in Penrith. It drove home no worries, I sat on 110km/h all the way! It runs a sweet 1600 single port that runs great! Plans are for a bit of a tidy up, fix a couple of minor rust areas and find a nice set of wheels. I've always wanted a raggie!:P [ Edited on 16-11-2006 by 62deluxe ]

62deluxe Custom Title Time!

1,718 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 19 Oct 2006, 2:31 pm

#546386

Not yet mate.
I'm waiting until i get the wheel thing sorted. It's a slow process dealing with the other side of the world.....

sgetty, it's a 1200 box, it revs alittle hard at 110 but it's not too bad. I did 110 all the way from Sydney to Hobart no worries. It makes them accelerate better too!

submachinegun Learner Dubber

11 posts · joined Oct 2006 · 19 Oct 2006, 9:41 pm

#546547

i love the sea blue. your small window 65+ are confusing the hell out of me! haha. 65 and later have the larger window glass here.

Ost Küste

whatnow Custom Title Time!

1,000 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 19 Oct 2006, 9:51 pm

#546552

SMG have you noticed the L/P front ends, round bottem engine lids with T handles, slotless wheels and 1300's till 67 yet?

submachinegun Learner Dubber

11 posts · joined Oct 2006 · 19 Oct 2006, 9:55 pm

#546554

whatnow wrote:SMG have you noticed the L/P front ends, round bottem engine lids with T handles, slotless wheels and 1300's till 67 yet?

i'm in love! packing my bags now. :P

Ost Küste

62deluxe Custom Title Time!

1,718 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 20 Oct 2006, 5:32 am

#546668

Come on down!!!!

jo_tas Custom Title Time!

1,547 posts · joined Aug 2004 · 20 Oct 2006, 10:17 pm

#546885

62deluxe wrote:I've made a few changes, got rid of the venetian. Fitted my DAS badge to the rear vents (thanks Brad). Fitted a set of mesh stone guards to the headlights. SWF km/h speedo......
Next it's time to bin the rear seat etc....

Wheels, I need wheels!!!!
I'm chasing some genuine period jobbies, no wonder people go repro!!🤪🤪
I won't say what they are until I know I got 'em for sure.....

Anyone got a period wood rim steering wheel??
Les Leston , Speedwell etc.....

[ Edited on 11-10-2006 by 62deluxe ]

Am i sensing another period racer in the style of Eddies Notch? No complaints here!!

Awesome car.. look forward to seeing it in the flesh! Err.. steel!

62deluxe Custom Title Time!

1,718 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 21 Oct 2006, 8:48 pm

#547140

I've made a bit of progress. I got rid of the horrid 70's radio and made a gauge panel to cover the extra big hole they made in the dash. I'll put up a pic tomorrow..

BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder

3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 23 Oct 2006, 2:25 pm

#547720

Well done Jeremy. I saw that on eBay and thought, gee that was cheap! Someone got a bargain!!

THE LOWEST WITH THE MOSTEST BLING BLING WINS!!

62deluxe Custom Title Time!

1,718 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 23 Oct 2006, 10:05 pm

#547896

It was, and I did! Thanks mate.👍

empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 Oct 2006, 1:11 am

#547996

cool , what about wheels???

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62deluxe Custom Title Time!

1,718 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 24 Oct 2006, 1:15 am

#547997

Workin' on that one.........

empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 Oct 2006, 1:20 am

#547998

eagerly anticipating this

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62deluxe Custom Title Time!

1,718 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 24 Oct 2006, 1:57 am

#548010

Don't get too excited!
I might disapoint....

empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 Oct 2006, 2:18 am

#548015

Wheels ya know ya wanna !!!

Whattta ya after.

Maybe i could help.....

[ Edited on 23-10-2006 by empi ]

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SPRINTSTAR Insano Dub Head

804 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 24 Oct 2006, 7:38 am

#548022

My old wheels on the second last bottom shelf! The rarest wheels I've ever had/seen. Aussie made 'Keels'. Never liked them that much though...

62deluxe Custom Title Time!

1,718 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 27 Oct 2006, 9:30 pm

#549411

Here's a few pics of the gauge panel I made to cover the big hole cut in the dash for the radio. It isn't finished yet. I'm gonna continue the chrome strip on the glove box lid etc right across so it all joins up.

62deluxe Custom Title Time!

1,718 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 27 Oct 2006, 9:32 pm

#549412

A few close ups of the front end....

Käfer Learner Dubber

12 posts · joined Oct 2006 · 27 Oct 2006, 10:48 pm

#549449

gj on teh gauges

VW LC Rep.

62deluxe Custom Title Time!

1,718 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 28 Oct 2006, 4:04 pm

#549598

My new top from TMI arrived the other day so I thought it was time to tackle the install.

The old one came off pretty easy really considering I had NO idea what I was doing!
It revealed a fair bit of surface rust on the front and rear panels that hold the top on so it was a good chance to clean it all up and give it a good dose of POR-15.

Whoever put the last top on ground the rag panels back to make them smooth under the new top but didn't bother to paint them!!! Lazy *#@%!

62deluxe Custom Title Time!

1,718 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 28 Oct 2006, 4:08 pm

#549600

Access for the screws holding the rear panel on...

I'm just sitting here now waiting for the first stage of the POR-15 to dry......

62deluxe Custom Title Time!

1,718 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 28 Oct 2006, 4:19 pm

#549603

The only little patch of surface rust on the body (under the rag anyway!!)

Cleaned up ready for POR-15ing.

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 28 Oct 2006, 8:19 pm

#549655

Good stuff - I don't know if you'll need it but I have a DVD outlining the restoration of the golde ragtop including reupholstery and adjustment etc from the US. Let me know if your keen. 👍

www.dasrestoparts.com.au

62deluxe Custom Title Time!

1,718 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 28 Oct 2006, 9:36 pm

#549687

Cool!

dubmunky Casual Dubber

29 posts · joined Jul 2006 · 28 Oct 2006, 10:52 pm

#549720

Great looking bug!!!

Can I ask how much you lowered the car -thats the stance I'm after for mine.

whatnow Custom Title Time!

1,000 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 29 Oct 2006, 4:10 pm

#549858

looks really good, love the mesh and bonnet straps. v.nice work on the gauges.
your rear ragtop bow is a bit nasty, but the front one is pretty good all things considered (the 2 that i have seen were both worse, one far far worse)

empi, have you considered adopting? if so pick me pick me!!! very nice collection of rims. consider parting with a set of torque thrust D's?

henry.

lethal_oz Casual Dubber

31 posts · joined Sep 2006 · 31 Oct 2006, 8:39 am

#550594

Sweet ride... it's awesome

62deluxe Custom Title Time!

1,718 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 31 Oct 2006, 2:00 pm

#550711

Well I've finally got some rims on the way. Nothing exciting in the end, but they should fit with the overall theme of the car.
Pics when I get them on.

Dubmonkey; The front is only about half way down on the adjusters at the moment, the rear is down one outer spline. Hope that helps. The front will come down more when I get the new wheels on!👍

Voodoo Seriously Crusin Dubber

125 posts · joined Oct 2006 · 14 Nov 2006, 3:03 pm

#555276

damn you Jeremy! I was totally gonna put straps like that on my Bug but ya beat me to it 🙂,.. looks killer!!,.. where might I find a set? 😀

62deluxe Custom Title Time!

1,718 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 14 Nov 2006, 6:43 pm

#555342

Hey bud. Mine came from the UK via good old e-bay. They were pretty cheap too. Meant for minis and MGs..

Voodoo Seriously Crusin Dubber

125 posts · joined Oct 2006 · 15 Nov 2006, 2:03 am

#555450

62deluxe wrote:Hey bud. Mine came from the UK via good old e-bay. They were pretty cheap too. Meant for minis and MGs..

man that cars gonna look HOT when youre done with it! :thumb