Sioux Seriously Crusin Dubber
178 posts · joined Jan 2007 ·
😉 😉
i found the colour scheme im going for on george 🙂
which VW do you young folk of this forum have?
😉 😉
i found the colour scheme im going for on george 🙂
vwkg Schnell
314 posts · joined Jan 2007 ·
Sam, 18 years old.
1961 Karmann Ghia.
1961 Karmann Ghia.
Volkswagenboy Staggers Automotive.
2,437 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·
Now you're just showing off, Sam!
If it's that red one in your avitar, nice!!!
-Staggers.
I've edited this post. We're not here to have a go at each other.Keep to the subject matter thanks.
[ Edited on 29-3-07 by MickH ]
If it's that red one in your avitar, nice!!!
-Staggers.
I've edited this post. We're not here to have a go at each other.Keep to the subject matter thanks.
[ Edited on 29-3-07 by MickH ]
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vwkg Schnell
314 posts · joined Jan 2007 ·
Ha Ha, I drove a 69 Beetle originally, free from family friends.
Found the Karmann on CarSale.com, actually only 2 suburbs from my house at the time :thumb :thumb
Dad bought it for himself, payed 12k for it, spend about another 2 on the engine, brakes etc, drove it for a while, then bought an '85 911.
So the Karmann was passed to me :thumb :thumb
The Beetle is currently being used by my brother as a learner car, after which we'll pass it to friends of ours for the same purpose.
Hoping to find another Karmann at some point, slightly less modded than what mine has been.
Yep, it's the one in the avatar.
Here are a couple more pics:
You can't see here, but in person looking at the car, huge paint damage is visible. The job was done before we bought the car, quick and cheap. With lots of body filler, which I'm really hoping is not hiding huge panel damage/rust.
Found the Karmann on CarSale.com, actually only 2 suburbs from my house at the time :thumb :thumb
Dad bought it for himself, payed 12k for it, spend about another 2 on the engine, brakes etc, drove it for a while, then bought an '85 911.
So the Karmann was passed to me :thumb :thumb
The Beetle is currently being used by my brother as a learner car, after which we'll pass it to friends of ours for the same purpose.
Hoping to find another Karmann at some point, slightly less modded than what mine has been.
Yep, it's the one in the avatar.
Here are a couple more pics:
You can't see here, but in person looking at the car, huge paint damage is visible. The job was done before we bought the car, quick and cheap. With lots of body filler, which I'm really hoping is not hiding huge panel damage/rust.
MISS VDUB Administrator Mrs KOMBIBOB
2,565 posts · joined Sep 2005 ·
WTF Brenton, you really have no idea what you're talking about as usual! I worked and saved my ass off for years to buy the things for my car, so get ya facts right. Time you got over whatever it is thats stuck up your ass!
[ Edited on 29-3-07 by MickH ]
[ Edited on 29-3-07 by MickH ]
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"
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 ·
Ha Ha GO MISS
Havn't seen pics of your car though, nicely fixed up Beetle?
Havn't seen pics of your car though, nicely fixed up Beetle?
MISS VDUB Administrator Mrs KOMBIBOB
2,565 posts · joined Sep 2005 ·
Cheers Sam, i've worked very hard on my beetle, she is a 74 L Bug with a Subaru Conversion. I have done and paid for my car myself which is half the reason its taking so long. Although i did get a hand with some welding and grinding from my dad as he is a qualified welder. I've just moved to Brisbane from perth so she is still there until she gets shipped over, in the meantime i have a 1960 Beetle as well which will be my daily driver.
Here is the link to Mildred, my project:
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=59936&page=4#pid581569
Ash x
Here is the link to Mildred, my project:
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=59936&page=4#pid581569
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"
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 ·
Very nice Miss.
How much have you spent so far?
How much have you spent so far?
MISS VDUB Administrator Mrs KOMBIBOB
2,565 posts · joined Sep 2005 ·
It would have been a hell of alot more, but we did the body work ourselves, which dropped the price of panel and paint by around $2.5K. The body work had to be perfect before the Candy Apple Paint went on, as any inperfection would be seen.This took quite alot of time, lots of rubbing back! So far money has gone towards panels, aero guards, parts, paint and motor and its in the vicinity of around 8K. She still has her finishing touches to like interior, personalised plates, tyres and wheels. Some people told me to keep a tally of how much i have spent on her, but i think that would have just scared me!!! 🤪
It's crazy how quickly things add up, all those little things you buy! She has been off the road for about 4 years now for me to afford the things i wanted for her. She is my dream car, and i have worked very hard on her with the help of my wonderful Dad. Dad has helped me out heaps, but its my money that is spent on her as its my car. I would much rather spend the money i have on her, than buy a new "recyclable" car any day. At the end of the day, she will stand out on the road, not blend in with the rest! :thumb
Ash x
It's crazy how quickly things add up, all those little things you buy! She has been off the road for about 4 years now for me to afford the things i wanted for her. She is my dream car, and i have worked very hard on her with the help of my wonderful Dad. Dad has helped me out heaps, but its my money that is spent on her as its my car. I would much rather spend the money i have on her, than buy a new "recyclable" car any day. At the end of the day, she will stand out on the road, not blend in with the rest! :thumb
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"
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 ·
I know exactly what you mean about recyclable cars, who wants something exactly the same as every other average joe with a bit of cash has? Certainly not me.
How much did your paint job end up costing, if you don't mind me asking.
I'm going to have to repaint my Ghia at some point in the near future, but I'm actually afraid of taking it back to bare metal, I'm worried there is going to be extensive rust damage under the paint.
Had it looked at and the guy was very worried about the amount of body filler in some areas, so I could be up for a huge amount of $$$ sadly.
How much did your paint job end up costing, if you don't mind me asking.
I'm going to have to repaint my Ghia at some point in the near future, but I'm actually afraid of taking it back to bare metal, I'm worried there is going to be extensive rust damage under the paint.
Had it looked at and the guy was very worried about the amount of body filler in some areas, so I could be up for a huge amount of $$$ sadly.
MISS VDUB Administrator Mrs KOMBIBOB
2,565 posts · joined Sep 2005 ·
The paint ended up coming to 2.5K, but that was with me also knowing the guy. It would have been over double that if we hadnt done the body work ourselves. Her body wasn't too bad. Rust in the usual areas along with body filler. She had a alot of wear on her body as she had been sitting outside for quite a while in the yard of a wreckers. I saved her from being crushed, so it was all worth it!
Ash x
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"
1962 Baja Beetle: "Peanut"
1968 Porsche 912 SWB: "Pip"
1972 Kombi Snail: "The Snail"
2012 Skoda Octavia Scout: "Scout"
2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"
Schmoburger Baywindow Mafia Godfather and Cement-Shoe Fitter
2,185 posts · joined Oct 2005 ·
Hey Sam not to be a scaremonger but I'd be very skeptical indeed if there is bog and cheap paint involved... This is what I found under the bog and nice shiney bad paint on my Kombi... :duh
AT least with the Kombi I can buy new sills and steps and have a corner waistline cut to put in... but it will still cost me around a grand give or take to get fixed properly including paint.
If the ghia isas bad as that in a few places you're going to be looking at some serious bucks cos they got some seriously sexy curves that aint easy to fabricate... and I'm not sure if ya can get replacement panels for Ghia's like ya can with Kombi's.
anywho... ya ride looks good from the outside at least for the moment. Good luck with it! 👍
CHeers!
AT least with the Kombi I can buy new sills and steps and have a corner waistline cut to put in... but it will still cost me around a grand give or take to get fixed properly including paint.
If the ghia isas bad as that in a few places you're going to be looking at some serious bucks cos they got some seriously sexy curves that aint easy to fabricate... and I'm not sure if ya can get replacement panels for Ghia's like ya can with Kombi's.
anywho... ya ride looks good from the outside at least for the moment. Good luck with it! 👍
CHeers!
1976 Kombi Trakka camper, "Buttercup"... driver.
1976 Beluxe Microbus, "Saphir"... resto.
1974 Kombi panelvan, "George"... shed.
1974 Superbug, "Schmeetle"... resto.
[img]http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/c
1976 Beluxe Microbus, "Saphir"... resto.
1974 Kombi panelvan, "George"... shed.
1974 Superbug, "Schmeetle"... resto.
[img]http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/c
pod i`ve got to finish this thing one day
4,980 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·
Schmo that reminds me of my first veedub ,a 76 kombi full of bog and rust,but heres a pic of Mels bug its a 69 semi auto
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vwkg Schnell
314 posts · joined Jan 2007 ·
Thnx Schmoburger, don't worry about scare mongering, I'm already crapping. Your pics are actually helping in the decision department, I can see that being the case with mine.
I've seen pictures of Ghias with similar paint damage as mine, then pics of after they've been taken back to bare metal. Very very scary.
Other option was to drive my current Ghia until it's well and truely done, try and get another, and use my current for spares, and use my current engine.
Much better than spending over the 10k mark on a respray (which was what I was quoted recently, he said even more if there is damage under the paint.
I'll take some pictures to highlight the damage today or tomorow and put them up here. Any advice you guys can offer would be great.
What do you think of the idea of the other Ghia?
I've seen pictures of Ghias with similar paint damage as mine, then pics of after they've been taken back to bare metal. Very very scary.
Other option was to drive my current Ghia until it's well and truely done, try and get another, and use my current for spares, and use my current engine.
Much better than spending over the 10k mark on a respray (which was what I was quoted recently, he said even more if there is damage under the paint.
I'll take some pictures to highlight the damage today or tomorow and put them up here. Any advice you guys can offer would be great.
What do you think of the idea of the other Ghia?
vwkg Schnell
314 posts · joined Jan 2007 ·
Posted a thread in the Paint and Body section, please check it out.
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=61558&page=1#pid582848
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=61558&page=1#pid582848
veebub Learner Dubber
6 posts · joined Mar 2008 ·
hay im john 16 me n my dad have got a vw 72 superbug
it has flared guards with lh torana tail lights porshe front bar kit thing on it in proses of sanding a wailtail it has a intake scoope under rear window stock engin for now lol
it has flared guards with lh torana tail lights porshe front bar kit thing on it in proses of sanding a wailtail it has a intake scoope under rear window stock engin for now lol
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veebub Learner Dubber
6 posts · joined Mar 2008 ·
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Adsman Officially Full-On Dubber
393 posts · joined Jan 2007 ·
hey ash I'm still waiting on some pics of the radiator and cooling line setup. Have you got any yet?MISS VDUB wrote:Cheers Sam, i've worked very hard on my beetle, she is a 74 L Bug with a Subaru Conversion. I have done and paid for my car myself which is half the reason its taking so long. Although i did get a hand with some welding and grinding from my dad as he is a qualified welder. I've just moved to Brisbane from perth so she is still there until she gets shipped over, in the meantime i have a 1960 Beetle as well which will be my daily driver.
Here is the link to Mildred, my project:
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=59936&page=4#pid581569
Ash x
What my garage isn't messy........Well chaos is a form of order isn't it?
trickysimon 100km/h is only 9 seconds away
1,473 posts · joined Dec 2007 ·
Hi im Simon and I'll be 18 in August. I have a 1974 1300 Beetle. It has a 1600dp and a new paintjob courtesy of my uncle.
splitbus07 Commited Dubber
60 posts · joined Dec 2007 ·
hey im Jackson, im 15 and my ride is a 76' red baywindow named Rooster
i dont know how to post pics so ill find out how and post some
i dont know how to post pics so ill find out how and post some
byronmcmanus59 Seriously Crusin Dubber
199 posts · joined Apr 2008 ·
hey im jono, 17 and just recently brought a 59' beetle
as i brought it..
after a wash..
slowely stripping down..
going off to get blasted and painted in under a month 🙂
also brought two more bugs just a few weeks ago for parts and fun, absolute rust buckets but got them both running over the w.e 🙂 came with a massive amount of parts too so im stoked
the 64'
and the standard
as i brought it..
after a wash..
slowely stripping down..
going off to get blasted and painted in under a month 🙂
also brought two more bugs just a few weeks ago for parts and fun, absolute rust buckets but got them both running over the w.e 🙂 came with a massive amount of parts too so im stoked
the 64'
and the standard
Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang
9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
bloody hell was it a prerequisite in australia that if u bought a standard that it had to be beryl green or torquoise?
ive only ever seen 2 white ones vs about 10 beryl green and Turquoise pov models
u may find that its a 63 to
61 and 62 standards didnt have metal side strips, only pinstriping and also didnt have chrome blinkers, headlights etc just silver painted
ive only ever seen 2 white ones vs about 10 beryl green and Turquoise pov models
u may find that its a 63 to
61 and 62 standards didnt have metal side strips, only pinstriping and also didnt have chrome blinkers, headlights etc just silver painted
conley Casual Dubber
36 posts · joined Feb 2008 ·
Hey Im Andrew, i got a 1974 1300 called Bettle Juice, shes in a bad way at the moment but she has a 1800 motor weber carby, extractorsand mags at the moment. Im allways lookin for ideas.
byronmcmanus59 Seriously Crusin Dubber
199 posts · joined Apr 2008 ·
hey ha yer not a big fan on the colour (actually birch green) its just a parts/hack really the body's stuffed.. but yer im just going by whats on the car, only brought it the other week. from what dad could read on the car it was 61.. but they did have chrome..DUB74L wrote:bloody hell was it a prerequisite in australia that if u bought a standard that it had to be beryl green or torquoise?
ive only ever seen 2 white ones vs about 10 beryl green and Turquoise pov models
u may find that its a 63 to
61 and 62 standards didnt have metal side strips, only pinstriping and also didnt have chrome blinkers, headlights etc just silver painted
57bajaboy Learner Dubber
5 posts · joined Apr 2008 ·
57 beetle, soon to be off road, booya🙅
Von Manteuffel Learner Dubber
2 posts · joined Apr 2008 ·
69 beetle named betty ^_^, 72 kombi named fred, and a 57 beetle named Mutter
pics up soon
pics up soon
vw_scene_kid Casual Dubber
25 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
hey. im chelzi.im 15
i have a 1968 beetle called chubb chubb. ( it was in da vwma)
🥷
i have a 1968 beetle called chubb chubb. ( it was in da vwma)
🥷
My imaginary friend thinks you have problems
'64 Deluxe Beetle
'68 Wolfsburg Edition Beetle
'64 Deluxe Beetle
'68 Wolfsburg Edition Beetle
volksgirl Learner Dubber
7 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
well i'm Kimberley, 24 so a bit over 18 but still consider myself young.
no dub yet but am shopping for a type 3 notch. will post one when i buy it!!
no dub yet but am shopping for a type 3 notch. will post one when i buy it!!
SpitFire Learner Dubber
2 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
Hi! I'm Gareth, 17, i drive a 1500, 68 beetle with a Porsche Style kit.
Sunny72 Learner Dubber
2 posts · joined Aug 2008 ·
Hi my names Jess and im 22s , i own a 1972 Superbug 1300 named Sunnny. Shes bright yellow at the moment and once i have saved the dosh i will look at putting her back to the original colour or white. The inner roof has just been redone as has the floor/dicky seat. At the moment i just have to fix a few minor things like the slack in the clutch cable and put in a new throttle cable other than that shes perfect. Im going to keep my VW as close to original as possible so i most likely wont appreciate most the stuff that the young ones put up here.
Thanks and happy Buggin
Thanks and happy Buggin