Hey Mate, she is coming along great! Finn was my local booze supplier before he took off down south and told me about this ute project, can't wait to see it on the street. Good to see your not the only one who uses comedy safety gearhttp://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/images/smilies/shocked.gif
Just got back in the country after a few days away..
Went down to the shop to check out the progress..
Oh lordy lordy.. I cannot wait.. The new exhaust note is cool.. The dials light up..
pics pics pics!!!:bounce
Big final weekend coming up.. finish the painting, trim the cockpit, new seats etc.. install qtr vents, setup the rear deack.. Then next week we register on the road!!
Its looking sweet dude.
Keep the pictures coming.
Richard
Well the "final" weekend came and went.. The paint is on and its getting a buffing tomorrow.. Not a lot of work done in the cockpit except for sorting out the seat adapters.. back on it again this weekend.. Here's a few shots of how she is at the moment..
By the way.. The poser in these shots is a mate.. It aint me!!
man i allmost bought that , looking good ashame your not keeping it original bufori it looked sweet in its hay day with chrome centreline dragways metallic dark blue
show us your gates
If the Centrelines came with it, they'd still be on it..
The ute was in stripped and missing a lot of parts when I got.. As for paint, well I'm doing a budget job which doesn't stretch to metallic's. Maybe in a year or so when I've got more time and $$.. Thanks for the feedback
Another day spent.. Progress was to intsall the quarter vents, handles, seats and cockpit fittings (mats, seatbelts, glove box etc..)
Getting close now.. Looks cool on the road.. Hope to finish the wiring this week and get her registered!!
Still looking for a couple of late bug door cards.. also a fuel filler lid..
I'm thinking of putting an early bug front bumper on (the blade type).. Does anyone know if they fit to the same bracket holes? Anyone have a decent one for sale?
THAT IS BRILLIANT!!
How does the motor go??
needs struts or at least lowered cups on the stocks
As for the bumpers - if you want blade you need late 75 - 76 type with the rubber on top.
these are universal and will fit both blade and girder.
I have a set - but they are on my esky.
For this thing - i will swap you for a stock set if yo have them
Give us a call
Futue te ipsum!!!
The engine splutters a bit as its not tuned yet.. The carbs need bigger jets.. But it feels tight.. Should fly when its all sorted..
Re blades.. I really want an early bug blade on the front.. failing that I guess a re-chromed late model bumper wiould do..
nice, very nice. 😏
Ute registered and on the road yesterday.. Some bits and pieces still to do (inc installing a basic sound system).. The engine is running rough but still quite a bit of fun on the road..
A new Boss wheel to replace the old wheel and a rear vision mirror set low on the windscreen set the interior off well.. I have carpeted or rubber covered all the exposed bits in the cockpit.. the only bit I will need to fork out $$ for is the front bulkhead..
Thats pretty well the project over with folks.. The paint is shite and when I feel like it, I'll get it professionally painted.. But it will do for now.. Back to other projects..See you all at the Nats.. Rob
i appreciate people who finish things
well done
Silver
Keeping it real !
In such short time. Looks great, well done. 👍
'We teach best what we most need to learn'
VW no more... sigh.... well, at least it's a cousin
Here is a finishing touch.. Can anyone pick it? Check the earlier cabin shot..
Nice Wolfsburg emblem on the wheel 😀
Stock as a rock and slooooooooooooooooow
radio blank plate...
sweet work fella!
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Yeah.. I had an early horn button.. Took a bit of reaming out of the BOSS centre, then the wolfsburg fitted in nice and tight..
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dam bloody nice
👍👍😂🙅🥷😬🤓
Quick update..
The 1916 is out.. Small matter of the flywheel coming loose and needs to be re-dowelled..
So I've put a refreshed 1835 in.. Needs a bit mre revving but still kicks arse..
This arvo my son was getting a driving lesson (not with me) and he pulled into the carport too quickly and hit the side of the house.. So, its already got battle scars.. No worries.. The paint will get done properly in a few months.. Not sure what colour yet..
Very nice indeed-given me some ideas how to do the body for my Beetle ute drag car.
Came across the ute today outside the Galloping Greens club. Looks very cool. The rain gods stayed away for your trip home I hope? :thumb
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Yes.. A few spits as I was pulling into the driveway... Thanks
Top ute!
Pay your debts, CxxT
good stuff mate. good to see it back on the road and being enjoyed like it should be. 👍
looks good well done
A candy coloured clown they called the sandman tip toes through my room every night just to sprinkle stardust on my pillow go to sleep everything will be allright
1967 Type 3 square
1956 double door panel
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