My 59 Bug - a few newies · Aussieveedubbers

dvs_vw · 2006-12-23T12:08:46+00:00

Well I'll start with an introduction, I'm Michael, been a VW fan for a while, got some magazines dating back to 98 and plenty of VW models, but never had the right chance to buy a beetle. I've always wanted something else more at certain times, but kept a keen eye out for the right VW. Being a rotor boy at heart I've had a few RX3s and my last was an R100 but time for a change.....always only liked a certain style of bug and had to be pre 60s, but never knew enough about them to build one and haven't really seen many I like for sale. Now to the one I bought, the timing was right, spare $$$ so I hopped on a plane and went to buy it from VIC. Its Brad's(65busser) old one and I've had it for 6 days now. I must thank Brad for his help and being a bad time of year for all this he's done well to help me get the sort of bug I've always wanted. Its still pretty much the same as when he sold it to me, and thats probably the way it will stay as I like it so much. I have added a few stickers to my liking, and also put some smoothie mini-moon style caps on it, I'm not sure if I prefer them or the embossed VW caps more yet....but I can swap between depending(feel free to give opinions on them). Got it registered on Thursday and fitted my FKD15 plates which I've had for a while....yes they say F*CK THIS....kinda no real meaning but I like them. Got a few more little accessory bolt-ons coming, and wouldn't mind a rack and maybe some eyelids....but undecided on those for now. Also still tossing up on fitting some neat little bullet indicators, just so other motorists know whats going on....gotta be careful with just semaphores, most people have no idea whats going on! So anyway, some quick snaps I took today! pics below thanks to reub_revhead!!...thanks [ Edited on 23-12-2006 by dvs_vw ] [ Edited on 14-1-2007 by dvs_vw ] [ Edited on 28-5-2007 by dvs_vw ]

dvs_vw Wolfsburg Wizard

433 posts · joined Sep 2006 · 4 Feb 2007, 6:51 pm

#569858

got a few stripes layed down on the beetle today, just the main one on the decklid and a little one around the front emblem, love the one on the rear, a little unsure about the one on the front....it'll grow on me, otherwise, luckily its not terribly permanent!

bugboymatt Custom Title Time!

1,405 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 4 Feb 2007, 7:09 pm

#569862

Looks great mate, love the pinstripping 🙂

Da Time For The Aircooled Revolution Is Upon US.
Brothers & Sisters Lets Hit The Streets, Roll As One. And Feel The Power Of The Aircooled Storm.

57oval Officially Full-On Dubber

305 posts · joined Oct 2006 · 4 Feb 2007, 8:24 pm

#569891

where did you pickup the rack from ? new or s/h

kroozzn63 Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,005 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 4 Feb 2007, 8:36 pm

#569893

man thats one smoooooooth ride wat sort of donk u puttin in?

show us your gates

warb gimme some butter im on a roll.....

1,983 posts · joined May 2003 · 4 Feb 2007, 9:24 pm

#569907

love the stripes, love the plates... make me like bugs again!... haha.. after a thrash in a sweet bug ratta yesterday im inspired to get my 58 on the road.. man i love those plates.. sweet ride man,.

dvs_vw Wolfsburg Wizard

433 posts · joined Sep 2006 · 5 Feb 2007, 8:42 am

#569993

57oval wrote:where did you pickup the rack from ? new or s/h

I got it new from Classic Vee Dub in NSW, was the last one they had in stock at the time...took 1 day to get up to QLD, very good service from them!!!

kroozzn63 wrote:man thats one smoooooooth ride wat sort of donk u puttin in?

Thanks dude, but as its a 2 owner, 80k orig miles car with matching numbers, the ol' faithful 36hp will be staying in it....no need for massive get up and go, just a cruiser!

dvs_vw Wolfsburg Wizard

433 posts · joined Sep 2006 · 16 Mar 2007, 11:45 am

#578962

while on the subject of pics and sticking some more into the '55's thread. I took some of the '59's interior aswell seeing I haven't put any up and some people may like to see it.

Basically its pretty much stock original, very clean and tidy, except the front seats were redone in some nice red leather and the square weave carpet is new with some red leather lining around it.

and one of the old 36er....clean, original and runs beautifully and hasn't missed a beat yet.

jhp1 Wolfsburg Wizard

575 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 16 Mar 2007, 12:40 pm

#578978

Love it mate where'd youo get the smooth caps from?

dvs_vw Wolfsburg Wizard

433 posts · joined Sep 2006 · 16 Mar 2007, 12:54 pm

#578982

classic vee dub sell them....the whole look of the car changed by just putting them on, made it so much more Rod like with the smoothies

jhp1 Wolfsburg Wizard

575 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 16 Mar 2007, 3:49 pm

#579010

Are they 4 stud wheels?
Have you got a later pan under tis baby?
Cheers
Jase

dvs_vw Wolfsburg Wizard

433 posts · joined Sep 2006 · 17 Mar 2007, 10:10 am

#579151

nah they are wide 5 356 steelies, the car is all original, 3rd owner, 80k miles, matching body/engine numbers, she's a pretty original car!

jhp1 Wolfsburg Wizard

575 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 17 Mar 2007, 10:32 am

#579157

Beautiful love it mate.

dvs_vw Wolfsburg Wizard

433 posts · joined Sep 2006 · 29 May 2007, 9:46 am

#593956

the 59 with some goodies in the rack and some arty shots, just thought I'd chuck em up for those who may care to see.

bond Veteran Volks Folk

2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 29 May 2007, 10:41 am

#593967

awesome photos!

shit hot i say!

nick

NathanVW Slammed & Awesome Dubber

76 posts · joined Nov 2006 · 29 May 2007, 11:00 am

#593971

I love this car, prefect!

dvs_vw Wolfsburg Wizard

433 posts · joined Sep 2006 · 29 May 2007, 11:31 am

#593979

thanks doods 😏