Mildred... my hot little phat friend!!

MISS VDUB · 2007-01-27T03:41:30+00:00

Hey Guys, Well the time has come for me to pull my finger out and get some photo's up of my girl. :P As some of you may know she is a 1974 L Bug. i have pulled the 1600 out of her and im currently installing the Subaru EJ22 into her. She has been off the road for a while, but i have made sure i've taken plenty of progress pictures for her baby album. I rescued her from Billy at Volkwest. He was cleaning up his yard due to selling the business, and i rescued her from going to Sims! Into the workshop she went, and i started rubbing back her thick layers of paint and cutting out her rust. She had quite a bit of rust on her C pillar, and in order to repair that and not set fire to myself or Mildred in the process, that nasty foam had to be removed. I bought some aero guards, whale tail and another bonnet for her, so i couldnt wait to get those on there and see how she looked! I didnt want to put the original mirrors back on there, so i decided to take out the quarter windows, put in a one piece window kit, and do some custom work for the mirrors i chose which required a bit of fabrication... Custom Fuel filler from a Kawasaki Subaru engine work begins!!! My radiator which i manged to score out of a 93 Corvette... Here's my awesone Dad making the removable apron for me and welding up the tail pipe holes... oh yeah, don't worry, that fuel drum was VERY empty! 😂 After much primer and rubbing, and also cutting the sun roof hole and installing the louvered apron, she was starting to look more like my little Phat friend!!! It was time for her to make her journey to the beauty parlour! :thumb The colour i have chosen to paint her is Candy Apple Pink with a Harlequin Glitter Flake through the clear... Yesterday was the day where she arrived home after much hard work, and i couldn't not be happier! She is beautiful. The paint is so bright and metallic, its really hard to get a good photo as it reflects back onto the camera... I look forward to keeping you guys updated, and she begins to look a little more whole!!! :kiss Ash x [ Edited on 27-1-2007 by MISS VDUB ]

PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 · 30 Jan 2007, 2:13 pm

#568358

It's very pink! :P

Got plans for interior?

MISS VDUB Administrator Mrs KOMBIBOB

2,565 posts · joined Sep 2005 · 30 Jan 2007, 2:40 pm

#568362

Cheers Guys!!!!

Just came back from the upholsterer. The material i'm using is a black velour and pink metal flake vinyl. I have monza rally seats going in her, which will be black velour, pink metalflake vinyl piping with an embroided VW logo. The doors have a wave pattern with black velour on top and the vinyl on the bottom. It's simple, but really effective, and it will break it up a bit.

Went to the Tyre centre today, and discussed her new shoes. I have to wait 3 weeks for them, as they need to be shipped. But they will definitely look the goods, and add that extra "bling factor"

Ash x

1963 Single Cab Ute: "El Concreto"
1962 Baja Beetle: "Peanut"
1968 Porsche 912 SWB: "Pip"
1972 Kombi Snail: "The Snail"
2012 Skoda Octavia Scout: "Scout"
2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"

ByronBug High Priestess of Unequaled Coolness & Flower Child

1,446 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 30 Jan 2007, 3:09 pm

#568369

:sandrine
Please CHILL people remember this is 'Mildreds' thread.
Ash's dad has done so much work to her for Ash its incredible to watch....Your dad must LUV you heaps sweetie to do this for you.
whats he going to do when Mildred leaves home?
Find another project to do I guess Ash...

As for the "drum comments"... your thoughts are intentions are warranted & nice of you all to be concerned (thats what friends do).
But lets move on now...
Judy

59 Microbus Kombi (MERCY)
64 Microbus Kombi (CHANNON)

MISS VDUB Administrator Mrs KOMBIBOB

2,565 posts · joined Sep 2005 · 30 Jan 2007, 3:44 pm

#568375

Cheers Judy! Dad has done an amazing job to finish off the body so well, expecially considering how busy he is with working away, and when he is home, building fire appliances for the mining sector here in W.A. I feel extremely lucky!

He already has projects lined up when Mildred leaves home! 🙄 He is building his Toyota landcruiser and my Mum's 48 FX holden is due for a birthday too. 👍

Ash x

1963 Single Cab Ute: "El Concreto"
1962 Baja Beetle: "Peanut"
1968 Porsche 912 SWB: "Pip"
1972 Kombi Snail: "The Snail"
2012 Skoda Octavia Scout: "Scout"
2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"

remm340912 Officially Full-On Dubber

204 posts · joined Jan 2007 · 30 Jan 2007, 3:51 pm

#568377

that looks like you took on one hell of a project - well done i say

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 30 Jan 2007, 6:11 pm

#568421

MARRY ME! I want a wife - and a father-in-law - like youse! :kiss

A great job and inspiration for my own next projects
:thumb

Pay your debts, CxxT

ByronBug High Priestess of Unequaled Coolness & Flower Child

1,446 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 30 Jan 2007, 6:47 pm

#568426

LOL VWCOOL...
& here I was thinkin a nice guy like you was already snapped up long ago...hehehe
Judy

59 Microbus Kombi (MERCY)
64 Microbus Kombi (CHANNON)

MISS VDUB Administrator Mrs KOMBIBOB

2,565 posts · joined Sep 2005 · 30 Jan 2007, 6:58 pm

#568432

:blush :kiss 😊

Thanks babe!!!

Ash x

1963 Single Cab Ute: "El Concreto"
1962 Baja Beetle: "Peanut"
1968 Porsche 912 SWB: "Pip"
1972 Kombi Snail: "The Snail"
2012 Skoda Octavia Scout: "Scout"
2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"

shaihulud Custom Title Time!

1,448 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 30 Jan 2007, 11:54 pm

#568520

Ash. That's fabulous. Looking good babe.

PS Thanks for the U2U.

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 31 Jan 2007, 6:03 am

#568534

Ash

Looks great and some good ideas as well

Now have you got the nail polish and lippy to match

nice colour n aeros keep it up

what shoes did you get her

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

Fern ButterBug Seriously Crusin Dubber

162 posts · joined Jun 2006 · 31 Jan 2007, 12:28 pm

#568603

:thumb:thumb OH MY GOD Ash, Millie (if I can call her that) is one, litery HOT beetle. I just love love love this colour and don't worry about Nail polish or lippy to match, look no further, one of my many talents is that I used to be a Beauty Consultant, (make up and nail technician) so I have both the exact or near enough colour to match this AWESOME beetle.

I admire people like you , you go girl she is looking groovy. There you go, no ones said that comment yet. Like Bob I too can't wait to see her in the flesh, but somehow I don't think he was thinking of Millie when he wrote that.

Keep up the great work, and can't wait to see you both here in BRISSY...
:sandrineluv RACKIE

'RACKIE' Flirty Fern's 🙅 groovin mum

VDU.88A Officially Full-On Dubber

306 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 1 Feb 2007, 8:33 pm

#569032

That looks awesome Ash.
Can't wait to see the finished product it should be a real head turner.

Keep u p the good work.

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 1 Feb 2007, 9:01 pm

#569052

ByronBug wrote:LOL VWCOOL...
& here I was thinkin a nice guy like you was already snapped up long ago...hehehe
Judy

nah Judy, I'm still cruisin'!

Hey Ash, how come you have Commodore wheels?

[ Edited on 1-2-2007 by VWCOOL ]

Pay your debts, CxxT

my65rhd Learner Dubber

7 posts · joined Feb 2007 · 1 Feb 2007, 9:31 pm

#569064

Very very nice....Keep up the good work Kyle

In Loving Memory of my Mom Vicki and brothers Jeff and David. I love you and miss you very much

MISS VDUB Administrator Mrs KOMBIBOB

2,565 posts · joined Sep 2005 · 2 Feb 2007, 9:35 am

#569224

The commodore wheels are on the back because not only did we do a disc brake conversion, we drilled blank hubs, and changed them to a commodore pattern so i would have more choice in shoes! A girl's gotta have a choice in shoes!!! 👍

Still waiting on the hubs for the front, so she just has some daggy calais rims at the moment. She looks like a bit of a bogun! 🤘

Ash x

1963 Single Cab Ute: "El Concreto"
1962 Baja Beetle: "Peanut"
1968 Porsche 912 SWB: "Pip"
1972 Kombi Snail: "The Snail"
2012 Skoda Octavia Scout: "Scout"
2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"

tubby Learner Dubber

5 posts · joined Feb 2007 · 2 Feb 2007, 5:36 pm

#569339

WOW. this is 1 nice little bug.
I hope you like a bit of attension, because this car is sure to stir up plenty of attension:thumb.

[ Edited on 2-2-2007 by tubby ]

phatratpat Fahrvergnugen

958 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 2 Feb 2007, 7:51 pm

#569369

ATTENTION.....MISS VDUB............nah ! ! ! 🙄

MISS VDUB Administrator Mrs KOMBIBOB

2,565 posts · joined Sep 2005 · 2 Feb 2007, 7:57 pm

#569370

:P😘P

Ash x

1963 Single Cab Ute: "El Concreto"
1962 Baja Beetle: "Peanut"
1968 Porsche 912 SWB: "Pip"
1972 Kombi Snail: "The Snail"
2012 Skoda Octavia Scout: "Scout"
2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"

fenrayer Wolfsburg Wizard

442 posts · joined Aug 2006 · 2 Feb 2007, 11:20 pm

#569429

gotta say ash i been wonderin when i was gonna see mildred
and even unfinished she,s a head turner
WAY TO GO u truly are a MISS MODIFIER 😀
😀👍
Sharon

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 2 Feb 2007, 11:28 pm

#569430

MISS VDUB wrote:The commodore wheels are on the back because not only did we do a disc brake conversion, we drilled blank hubs, and changed them to a commodore pattern so i would have more choice in shoes! A girl's gotta have a choice in shoes!!! 👍

Still waiting on the hubs for the front, so she just has some daggy calais rims at the moment. She looks like a bit of a bogun! 🤘

Ash x

yeah, plenty of choice with Commodore/HSV rims

Ya Bogan!

Pay your debts, CxxT

MISS VDUB Administrator Mrs KOMBIBOB

2,565 posts · joined Sep 2005 · 2 Feb 2007, 11:34 pm

#569431

Too right Moite!
Lotsa bling factor, and i'm like a kid in a candy store when it comes to making a decision and choosing things!

Cheers Sharon, I'm so happy with how she is so far! I can't wait to put up more progress pics... geez, took me long enough to get these ones up hey? 😂

1963 Single Cab Ute: "El Concreto"
1962 Baja Beetle: "Peanut"
1968 Porsche 912 SWB: "Pip"
1972 Kombi Snail: "The Snail"
2012 Skoda Octavia Scout: "Scout"
2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"

MISS VDUB Administrator Mrs KOMBIBOB

2,565 posts · joined Sep 2005 · 24 Feb 2007, 10:46 am

#575146

More pics coming soon... fingers crossed! 😵

Ash x

1963 Single Cab Ute: "El Concreto"
1962 Baja Beetle: "Peanut"
1968 Porsche 912 SWB: "Pip"
1972 Kombi Snail: "The Snail"
2012 Skoda Octavia Scout: "Scout"
2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"

MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 24 Feb 2007, 11:33 am

#575155

Well HURRY UP THEN !!!!!!🙄😉

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hipichic Insano Dub Head

763 posts · joined Jun 2005 · 24 Feb 2007, 4:24 pm

#575197

LOVE the colour!! I look forward to seeing more pics!!

Time is a great healer. Unless it's a rash, then you're better off with ointment.

Fossil Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,649 posts · joined May 2004 · 15 Mar 2007, 5:06 pm

#578744

Very schmick

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jhp1 Wolfsburg Wizard

575 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 15 Mar 2007, 10:53 pm

#578886

Cool similsr in colour to my old beetle but it wasnt metallic nice work
Cheers
Jase

Learner Officially Full-On Dubber

238 posts · joined Jul 2006 · 28 Mar 2007, 1:23 pm

#581461

i was going to do the same thing for the side mirrors, which mirror did you end up getting? and where? sorry to be a pain but how did you manage it? cheers

555bug WRX Bug Boy

1,123 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 28 Mar 2007, 7:19 pm

#581539

it's probably a bit rude to ask but I can point you to the country. Canada if I'm not mistaken as I have a pair also 🙂 Nice looking car 🙂 I'm also running aeros but on a 60

MISS VDUB Administrator Mrs KOMBIBOB

2,565 posts · joined Sep 2005 · 28 Mar 2007, 9:13 pm

#581569

Learner wrote:i was going to do the same thing for the side mirrors, which mirror did you end up getting? and where? sorry to be a pain but how did you manage it? cheers

They are Golf Mirrors, and i acutally bought them off eBay. Installation of the mirrors required alot of customising. The only way i could put them on was by removing the quarter windows and installing one piece windows. The mirrors sit on a steel base plate which was cut to shape and then welded in place. A bit of fiddling, but works a treat!

Ash x

1963 Single Cab Ute: "El Concreto"
1962 Baja Beetle: "Peanut"
1968 Porsche 912 SWB: "Pip"
1972 Kombi Snail: "The Snail"
2012 Skoda Octavia Scout: "Scout"
2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"

vwkg Schnell

314 posts · joined Jan 2007 · 30 Mar 2007, 1:00 pm

#581940

Very nice Miss, will be waiting to see some more pics