Hey guys,
Just thought I would share some pics of my 1962 Beetle.
Shes my pride and joy. Totally original, immaculate and rust free. A rare car itself its classified as a 1962 and 1/2, the only fully Australian built Beetle aka the catch up beetle. Wolfsburg used to send knock down kits from Germany to Australia and put them together at Clayton.
There are some minor minor probs ie some dents tired front seats. So far ive completely cleaned up the engine (original) and had it fully serviced. It ran perfectly when I bought it, but im fussy with my cars. New fuel lines, new indicator switch and ivory steering wheel.
There is not much work needed, but im slowly getting her perfect. I drive it regularly and shes never let me down. As mentioned ill never sell her. She will be a member of my family for a long time to come
Ill post some more up to date pics over the weekend.
[ Edited on 13-9-2007 by LukeV85 ]
1962.5 VW Beetle 1200
2002 VW Oettinger Bora - Statutory Write Off
As im refering from a book "Volkswagen In Australia" The 1962 & 1/2 Beetle is refered to as "The Australianised Beetle" VWA even put a made in Australia sticker on it. (as mine beetle has this sticker though it is showing 45 yrs of age)
The book refered the CKD's were replaced in 1963 and continued till the 1974 Superbug model.
Im getting the info from there
1962.5 VW Beetle 1200
2002 VW Oettinger Bora - Statutory Write Off
replace only with the word first.
[ Edited on 14-9-2007 by LukeV85 ]
1962.5 VW Beetle 1200
2002 VW Oettinger Bora - Statutory Write Off
Luke im sure ive seen ur car in Bossley Park, do u live nearby?
XXX-1.8T wrote:Luke im sure ive seen ur car in Bossley Park, do u live nearby?
Hey dude,
Yeh, well sorta Horningsea Pk is not far away. I drive through there every day on my way to work.
Didint know you owned a Bug too.
1962.5 VW Beetle 1200
2002 VW Oettinger Bora - Statutory Write Off
Hey guys,
Just posting some more pics.
This is my bug after a wash and polish
1962.5 VW Beetle 1200
2002 VW Oettinger Bora - Statutory Write Off
another pic
1962.5 VW Beetle 1200
2002 VW Oettinger Bora - Statutory Write Off
rear
1962.5 VW Beetle 1200
2002 VW Oettinger Bora - Statutory Write Off
OMG....My Beetle looks identicle to yours.....
Im in the Kogarah Area... I hope we cross paths one day 🤪
johnnyk wrote:OMG....My Beetle looks identicle to yours.....
Im in the Kogarah Area... I hope we cross paths one day 🤪
Are there any pics of ur bug on the forum?
The flat four shootout is on this weekend u should come down, id definatly like to see my bugs twin
1962.5 VW Beetle 1200
2002 VW Oettinger Bora - Statutory Write Off
Hi Luke,
Like your ride, but I am a bit bias. I am doing a ground up rebuild of a Turquoise 61 beetle (wont be stock). Also I am only in Casula, so not far away either.
Will try to post some pics of my rebuild over the week-end. Down to a bare floor pan and a completely striped shell awaitng sand blasting.
I thought rebuilding a VW would be cheap - Shit I was wrong, just don't let the wife know !!!!
Click here for my (slowy) modded 1961 Beetle build.turquoise is my favourite colour as well ,mines a 61🙂
meetings 1st sunday of the month
check wbsite for location
All Welcome
http://www.flatfour.org/
and on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/FlatFournice car!
low67 wrote:nice car!
thanks guys.
After some time being off the rd due to a fuel leak, the bug is back on the streets, running better then ever!
Since my last posts on the car, i have sourced a original 6 volt awa radio and had that installed plus some other bits and peices.
As of next month the car will be back to recieving monthly add ons and upgrades. Ideally im looking for a rat style roof rack plus thinking bout adjustable front beam plus some new axel boots.
Will keep updated on progress.
1962.5 VW Beetle 1200
2002 VW Oettinger Bora - Statutory Write Off
A neat looking car in the flesh too 😏 How about some pics with the new rack and some stuff on it? It looked really cool 😉
Hey Camo.You and i must nearly be neighbours. I`m a hop,skip and bump at Lurnea. Near the shops. cheers
Hi thugbug. Yeah not far away at all. Is that your car in your avatar, looks neet.
Kevin
I thought rebuilding a VW would be cheap - Shit I was wrong, just don't let the wife know !!!!
Click here for my (slowy) modded 1961 Beetle build.Just an update and to the progress of my 62 bug.
Ive had the 6 volt radio installed and it works great. Also I picked up an awsome retro roof rack, thanks heaps hewy.
Also ive searched ebay and purchased some great 60's era accessories, 2 malleys eskies and a old skool suitcase.
Next on the list is the door window rubbers which need to be replaced as they are badly cracked.
In addition the axel boot have been replaced, they looked ancient
Anyways...enjoy
1962.5 VW Beetle 1200
2002 VW Oettinger Bora - Statutory Write Off
Pics with some of the cool stuff i brought
1962.5 VW Beetle 1200
2002 VW Oettinger Bora - Statutory Write Off
Pic of the rear
1962.5 VW Beetle 1200
2002 VW Oettinger Bora - Statutory Write Off
old skool stciker i got from ebay
1962.5 VW Beetle 1200
2002 VW Oettinger Bora - Statutory Write Off
the oldie eskies
1962.5 VW Beetle 1200
2002 VW Oettinger Bora - Statutory Write Off
vent rubber seals that need to be replaced
1962.5 VW Beetle 1200
2002 VW Oettinger Bora - Statutory Write Off
You realise I have an esky that would perfect for you beetle...even the right colour 😎
been a while, but due to other commitments i havent had a chance to do anything to the bug.
Ive had the eyelids removed as i felt they looked a little comical, i reckon car looks better without them.
The front quater window seals have been replaced. The old ones had completely rotted due to 4 decades for heat. Replaced with West Coast Metric rubbers.
Minor paint touch ups, hans klacck was able to match to colour as close as he could.
My little addition is the "D" sign. They are usually displayed at the rear of the car, but due to the big rear bumper over rider, i have put it a the front of the car. I personally think it looks better there.
Ill Put some pics up tonight
1962.5 VW Beetle 1200
2002 VW Oettinger Bora - Statutory Write Off
Sweet. I love it! probably my favourite style and era of Beetle 👍
'76 Golf
Hey Luke.Nice car man.
Mines a recent purchase (and first vw) in same colour.
Check it out in General chit chat under 'good day' as i dunno how to post the pics
Cheers,Lee
New westcoast metric rubber seals
1962.5 VW Beetle 1200
2002 VW Oettinger Bora - Statutory Write Off
Paint touch up
1962.5 VW Beetle 1200
2002 VW Oettinger Bora - Statutory Write Off
Had those crappy brazillian headlight eyelids removed. I reckon car looks better without them
1962.5 VW Beetle 1200
2002 VW Oettinger Bora - Statutory Write Off
