I almost forgot, I've had PBB for exactly one year today!! I'll have to give her some chrome bits tonight! 😂
:birthday
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
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ang3lsholocaust Custom Title Time!
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😀👍 congratulations
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
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I did put a couple of things on PBB on the weekend just gone, pics to follow tonight. She looks sweet! 🙂
Wild1 Wolfsburg Wizard
448 posts · joined Jun 2006 ·
congrats! indeed, she's one pretty blue bug 🙂
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
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So long since I've updated PBB! So long since I've actually done anything to her though... :P
Anyway, I had major probs with my old stereo, sent it back to Kenwood 3 times and finally got an answer to my non-musicness: water had got onto the motherboard and screwed it big time. I haven't had music in my car for I don't know how many months, probably close to a year 😢 but today I finally have tunes! I made a cd cover so if any yukky water decides to get inside the bonnet it will run off down the back and not get onto the motherboard of this one. I didn't even have to rewire it all as this unit uses the same connections as the old one. YAY!
Might not look too pretty but it's waterproof and should do the job! 😉
:bounce
Anyway, wouldn't want to disappoint anyone by not putting more chrome bits on....
1st is a chrome horn ring... so nice! I didn't believe this was second hand, the button is like new!
2nd is a sweet little flat four mirror. Now my breezies don't interfere with vision... :P
Soooo shineyyyy.... and no eyelids! :o
Anyway, I had major probs with my old stereo, sent it back to Kenwood 3 times and finally got an answer to my non-musicness: water had got onto the motherboard and screwed it big time. I haven't had music in my car for I don't know how many months, probably close to a year 😢 but today I finally have tunes! I made a cd cover so if any yukky water decides to get inside the bonnet it will run off down the back and not get onto the motherboard of this one. I didn't even have to rewire it all as this unit uses the same connections as the old one. YAY!
Might not look too pretty but it's waterproof and should do the job! 😉
:bounce
Anyway, wouldn't want to disappoint anyone by not putting more chrome bits on....
1st is a chrome horn ring... so nice! I didn't believe this was second hand, the button is like new!
2nd is a sweet little flat four mirror. Now my breezies don't interfere with vision... :P
Soooo shineyyyy.... and no eyelids! :o
68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hi Laura,
You car is still looking great, even after a year...:P:P:P
How did water get into Your stereo ??
I have collected a few of those steering wheel centres but chromed horn rings are getting rare...
but then I used a late model Beetle/type 3 steering wheel
as I've always liked them..
What do the 1/4 window chromed things do??
I have new mirrors both sides...
fitting the LH Side one was a pain though...
I have just fitted a two piece bonnet bib to My beetle...
was difficult to fit the first time...
but gives a beetle a different look....
cheers
Lee Noonan
You car is still looking great, even after a year...:P:P:P
How did water get into Your stereo ??
I have collected a few of those steering wheel centres but chromed horn rings are getting rare...
but then I used a late model Beetle/type 3 steering wheel
as I've always liked them..
What do the 1/4 window chromed things do??
I have new mirrors both sides...
fitting the LH Side one was a pain though...
I have just fitted a two piece bonnet bib to My beetle...
was difficult to fit the first time...
but gives a beetle a different look....
cheers
Lee Noonan
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·
Hiya Lee!
Glad you still like my PBB. :P
I'm still not 100% sure where the water got into my stereo. My guess is that the black air vent/water catch-thing under the bonnet vent was the culprit. A while ago Eden and I pulled it off and apart and the 30+ year old foam had deteriorated and disintegrated, blocking the drainage holes... so water was sitting in there and sloshing around. some of it must have gotten into the stereo's motherboard. Bye bye $400! 🙁
Glad you still like my PBB. :P
I'm still not 100% sure where the water got into my stereo. My guess is that the black air vent/water catch-thing under the bonnet vent was the culprit. A while ago Eden and I pulled it off and apart and the 30+ year old foam had deteriorated and disintegrated, blocking the drainage holes... so water was sitting in there and sloshing around. some of it must have gotten into the stereo's motherboard. Bye bye $400! 🙁
HerbieBoy82 Cool....
128 posts · joined May 2006 ·
So glad to see someone so into their car. Especially a VW! It certainly does pay off the attention you are giving it. Well done on such a cute bug. Hey don't you also have a early fastback? Was gonig thru members' rides a couple of months ago. How's it going?
Brendan.
Brendan.
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·
Hey Brendan, thanx for the kind comments! 🙂
Yes I do also now have a '69 Fastback! Poor little guy is sitting waiting for me to throw some love (and a few $$$) at him... soon though!
😉
Yes I do also now have a '69 Fastback! Poor little guy is sitting waiting for me to throw some love (and a few $$$) at him... soon though!
😉
Special Air Service Chief "Gunna"
1,769 posts · joined Oct 2004 ·
Laura,
Looking good.
Do the breezies actually do anything (like cut down the wind noise when the 1/4 window is open) or are they just more of a cool looking accessory??
Cheers
Brendan
Looking good.
Do the breezies actually do anything (like cut down the wind noise when the 1/4 window is open) or are they just more of a cool looking accessory??
Cheers
Brendan
Calling all NSW Mid North Coast Veedubbers
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PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·
Hey Brendan!
Yep, I've found the breezies do actually serve a purpose (though I did want them 'cos I think they look cool :P). They let air in without it blasting in and without the wind noise too. I love 'em! 😁
Oh, PBB now has her little eyelids back on. Just wasn't the same without them... 😵
Yep, I've found the breezies do actually serve a purpose (though I did want them 'cos I think they look cool :P). They let air in without it blasting in and without the wind noise too. I love 'em! 😁
Oh, PBB now has her little eyelids back on. Just wasn't the same without them... 😵
oval TOFU Bitte, ein Bit!
2,946 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·
yup, still looking good Laws... ...so is THAT what breezies do.. I wondered about thier function..
I'd say the water entered thru the vent in your bonnet. That's the usual culprit... ouch lesson learned there.
When's the next dandy run eh?
I'd say the water entered thru the vent in your bonnet. That's the usual culprit... ouch lesson learned there.
When's the next dandy run eh?
...and Robert's ya father's brother...
68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hi Laura,
Good to see You are still enjoying Your PBB..
and the type 3 fastback....
they will be collectors items soon... maybe already...
bad luck with the air box blocking up...
I have a spare and checked them both out... and put a new hose that actually goes thru the chassis under the car, so all the water ends up under the car and not onto the front of the chassis...
the air box and all the air hoses make it difficult to get at the speedo now,,, plus all the wires etc...
My Speedo works but the kms don't go round...
so i want to pull it apart.... once i get it out of the dash...
and see whats wrong... maybe a gear from a MPH speedo will fix it....
I knew that the 1/4 window breezies would do something but never knew what....
I've still never seen them for sale anywhere...
Do You drive your Bug every day???? Laura..
Lee
Good to see You are still enjoying Your PBB..
and the type 3 fastback....
they will be collectors items soon... maybe already...
bad luck with the air box blocking up...
I have a spare and checked them both out... and put a new hose that actually goes thru the chassis under the car, so all the water ends up under the car and not onto the front of the chassis...
the air box and all the air hoses make it difficult to get at the speedo now,,, plus all the wires etc...
My Speedo works but the kms don't go round...
so i want to pull it apart.... once i get it out of the dash...
and see whats wrong... maybe a gear from a MPH speedo will fix it....
I knew that the 1/4 window breezies would do something but never knew what....
I've still never seen them for sale anywhere...
Do You drive your Bug every day???? Laura..
Lee
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hipichic Insano Dub Head
763 posts · joined Jun 2005 ·
Hey Laura!! PBB is looking great!
I'm about to order some eyelids for the TinkerBeetle finally, a pair of chrome window winders...and a centre console! I'll be checking out your console covering pics and might cover it in something funky and purple 😉
I'm thinking a dub cruise must be on the cards soon too 😉
I'm about to order some eyelids for the TinkerBeetle finally, a pair of chrome window winders...and a centre console! I'll be checking out your console covering pics and might cover it in something funky and purple 😉
I'm thinking a dub cruise must be on the cards soon too 😉
Time is a great healer. Unless it's a rash, then you're better off with ointment.
decked dubby Custom Title Time!
1,046 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Very nice.:thumb
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Special Air Service Chief "Gunna"
1,769 posts · joined Oct 2004 ·
Thanks for that Laura, I might have to look out for a pair for my beetle.
Check all the seals & stuff where the windscreen wiper shafts pass through the bodywork. These could be letting water in which will run down the mechanisms and drip onto the radion/cd player in the dash.
Pretty sure thats how water got into my CD player & trashed it.
Cheers
Brendan
Check all the seals & stuff where the windscreen wiper shafts pass through the bodywork. These could be letting water in which will run down the mechanisms and drip onto the radion/cd player in the dash.
Pretty sure thats how water got into my CD player & trashed it.
Cheers
Brendan
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PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·
Thanx for the sweet comments! :kiss
Yes, PBB is driven EVERY day... until Retro is happening then they'll take it in turns. I doubt it if I could only drive PBB on weekends, I love her too much and she runs awesome at the moment. Not too slow either! 😉
The breezies are great... am so glad I got them as I know they're hard to come by.
And my stereo is all good now. Am pretty sure it was the airbox-thing that was the culprit when it was blocked up with 35 year old foam and the water had nowhere to go. Anyway, I covered my new stereo in waterproof stuff so it's all good. 😀
Am still in need of a job so I can spend some $$ on my two babies now.... :sandrine
Yes, PBB is driven EVERY day... until Retro is happening then they'll take it in turns. I doubt it if I could only drive PBB on weekends, I love her too much and she runs awesome at the moment. Not too slow either! 😉
The breezies are great... am so glad I got them as I know they're hard to come by.
And my stereo is all good now. Am pretty sure it was the airbox-thing that was the culprit when it was blocked up with 35 year old foam and the water had nowhere to go. Anyway, I covered my new stereo in waterproof stuff so it's all good. 😀
Am still in need of a job so I can spend some $$ on my two babies now.... :sandrine
oval TOFU Bitte, ein Bit!
2,946 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·
STILL jobless? ouch, good luck in that dept too!
...and Robert's ya father's brother...
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
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Thanx Christofu. 🙂
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
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Will red make her go faster??
:bounce
:bounce
ang3lsholocaust Custom Title Time!
1,014 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
laura that is the cutest hahah, very creative..
i love it 😉
jess
i love it 😉
jess
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
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Thanx Jess! :P
bugeyedbabe Wheres her VW heart on her sleeve
3,945 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
very nice laura....i love what u do with pbb...
and YES...of course red makes the car go faster....add stripes down the side and ppl won't see anything but a streak go past...:P
and YES...of course red makes the car go faster....add stripes down the side and ppl won't see anything but a streak go past...:P
dubless. 🥲
🥷 And who the helled parked the Mitsubishi "Prancer" under my house??? 🥷
🥷 And who the helled parked the Mitsubishi "Prancer" under my house??? 🥷
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·
I'd put stripes, but they'd have to be chrome ones... 😉
I've got another pic to put up when I finish what I'm making.... :P
I've got another pic to put up when I finish what I'm making.... :P
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·
Fur Fur Furry Bits...
:bounce
:bounce
ang3lsholocaust Custom Title Time!
1,014 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
looking the goods laura...😵
love it
love it
hipichic Insano Dub Head
763 posts · joined Jun 2005 ·
Very cute!!!
It looks like Elmo ate Grover!!
It looks like Elmo ate Grover!!
Time is a great healer. Unless it's a rash, then you're better off with ointment.
Wild1 Wolfsburg Wizard
448 posts · joined Jun 2006 ·
very cute 🙂
pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome
6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
"you should open a shop darl"
"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
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Hipichic, it's more like Elmo ate Cookie Monster!! 😂