67 Beetle Resto - 2009 Trophy Winner!!

StenGuns · 2007-08-07T08:54:22+00:00

Well nearly 11 months ago, I started a 67 restoration which at the time, I optimistically thought would take three months.. Finally I'm about to start the re-build phase.. Rather than add to the old thread, I thought I'd start a fresh one.. Here is the old thread.. http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=56492 The floor pan... has been ready for months.. (the delay has been in the body restoration).. The pan has been blasted and powder coated in black.. Looks great.. Cost $1200 The body.... The more you chop into a 40 year old car, the more you find needs doing.. I have not cut any corners and the body will be substantially better than factory condition.. Chris, (the fabricator) is an absolute genius.. He has smoothed seams, replaced sections, fitted and re-fitted countless times the doors and other parts to get all the gaps correct.. Chris has spent 100's of hours on the body.. He wants to show the car when its finished.. I have to believe him as I've seen some of the hotrod work he does and there are not enough superlatives for his metal creativity.. I have a dvd video of the work.. I can't work out how to post the stills but I'll find a way later on..Anycase enough of the body.. Cost to date $8,000.. The front K&L beam is being fitted with wide 5 disc's by Boris at VVD.. All new or refurbished bits on the beam.. Cost $2200 The rear is a created around a re-built gearbox using a 3.88 Ring and Pinion and a .82 4th drive gear.. The gear box will be married to Type 1 axle shafts and type 3 brakes.. I finished stripping these parts today and they are off for media blasting and powder coating.. The gearbox builder is reknown on this forum.. Cost $2,000 I'm hoping for 17" ESCRA's for wheels. If that doesn't happen, 15" Raders.. Cost (with tyres) $1900 The engine is a 1916 re-built about 18 months ago by another reknown AVD guru.. Built around a sweet counterweighted crank with an engle110 cam.. It will run either EFI or twin carbs.. Not sure yet.. Finished with a ceramic coated semi merged extractor and exhaust.. Should be good for 80 - 90 hp which is plenty.. I'm curious to dyno it when ready.. Total setup $6,500 The body will be set off with a blue that I've been told will be like "looking at the blue sky but just blue-er and a bit metallic.. Cost $2,000 The interior will be all new with leather connolly hide in light tan.. Say $5,000 Total Cost Say $30,000 once all the bits are on the car.. About 16 months should do it.. Not for the faint hearted but you get back a car that is rebuilt and re-fitted, down to the smallest nut and bolt.. Better then when it came off the factory floor Anycase.. For the moment.. Here are the axle shafts and brakes ready to go to the coater.. I'll post the assembly here as we get into it [ Edited on 10-9-07 by StenGuns ]

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#650695

These shots are off the gun.. Some de-nibbing to do which will need buffing.. however the paint is so good there is no need to buff the entire car!
Thats 6 coats of colour and 4 coats of clear!!

Craig S Wolfsburg Wizard

635 posts · joined May 2008 · 7 Jun 2008, 7:16 pm

#650697

Looks great, can't wait to see it all together.

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LUFTMEISTER Veteran Volks Folk

2,041 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 7 Jun 2008, 7:57 pm

#650700

ya missed a bit! 😵‍💫

nah joking..... nice work.👍

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2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 8 Jun 2008, 6:59 am

#650748

Assembly starts on Tuesday.. Need to find a couple of bits including a polished or chromed decklid spring..
I'm now turning my thoughts to the trim.. I want a custom rear seat setup so will need to find the right trimmer..
Also need to re-think the exterior mirrors.. The door hinges have the thread to take the standard mirror stem but not sure that will suit the car now.. I've also got 356 mirrors but same deal.. Thoughts and ideas are welcomed

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

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#650749

Love your dog Rob!

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#650753

StenGuns wrote:I GET AN ERECTION JUST LOOKING AT THE DOOR GAPS!!

Just don't tell your Miss's about this and I think there is some kind of nasal delivery spray for that type of thing 😂

Well done on the car, looking great and I look forward to seeing more photos.

Kevin

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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 8 Jun 2008, 5:48 pm

#650848

Fantastic mate - looks great off the gun. As you infer above, the top coat is only as good as the prep! Well done.
Al

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2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 8 Jun 2008, 8:28 pm

#650894

Thanks for the comments everyone .. Can't wait till re-assembly starts..

StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk

2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 9 Jun 2008, 5:39 pm

#651081

Anyone know where I can pickup a polished or chromed decklid spring (this week)?
Also can anyone recommend a trimmer thats prepared to do some custom coachwork.. Eg: I have an idea for a rear seat configuration thats not standard.. It will involve more than upholstery..
Thanks
Rob

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,474 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 9 Jun 2008, 6:14 pm

#651094

try george mate for the chromed spring. also try black needle for the upholstery just dont be scared by their prices. other than that try cruising carpets or iron cross.

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2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 9 Jun 2008, 6:53 pm

#651107

Hey Mate.. I'll call George in the morning.. I've heard of Black Needle's work.. I'll try and get out to see them this week..
Thanks..Rob

hewey Seriously Crusin Dubber

107 posts · joined Oct 2004 · 9 Jun 2008, 9:46 pm

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I was going to suggest Black Needle too. 2 of my mates have had work done by him, both custom work, and both very happy. I got a quote for some work years ago, I was very impressed with his approach to both the work and customer service in general (but I just bought a seat cover instead 😂 )

This is one of my mate's '37 Ford hot rod, and the work Black Needle did:
http://www.pepsgarage.com/December%202006.htm

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#651927

More progress today..

I hope you enjoy the following..

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More

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And More

trickysimon 100km/h is only 9 seconds away

1,473 posts · joined Dec 2007 · 14 Jun 2008, 6:38 pm

#651941

Mmmm, that paint looks good enough to eat 😀

Simon

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#651947

man - i LOVE those side indicators!! 😍

Cant remember if you have said - but what wheels are going with this??

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#651985

17" Escra's

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2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 19 Jun 2008, 7:56 am

#652678

The car was pretty much ready to move yesterday. So we loaded it onto the trailer for the move to VW Village Kensington.. The bumper bars are still to be finished, as is the chroming on the handles etc.. However its now off to get it's wiring and engine. It will be in the shop for about two weeks and then the trim will be done before it goes back to the panel shop for final buffing, installing the chrome bits and finish off..
Here are some pictures from yesterday
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2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 19 Jun 2008, 7:57 am

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And more
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bond Veteran Volks Folk

2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 19 Jun 2008, 11:04 am

#652706

rob. have you trial fit a set of escras yet? i cant remember if you've already got a 2" narrowed beam?

nick

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2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 19 Jun 2008, 11:18 am

#652708

No, my beam isn't narrowed! I believe they fit with the right tyre combo..

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2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 19 Jun 2008, 4:24 pm

#652746

MMMMMM.. Seems like I may have problems with this.. I guess we get the wheels and go from there

bond Veteran Volks Folk

2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 19 Jun 2008, 5:24 pm

#652757

i remember when i had a 2" beam and the same vvds disk kit, the measurement i took ended up being pretty flush with the gaurd on 235/45s.. understandably you wont be able to slam it... and cant remember exactly but the vvds kit possibly narrows the track? but its not enough on a stock beam...

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2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 19 Jun 2008, 6:26 pm

#652778

And if I leave the ride height? with low profiles?
I had my heart set on the Escra's but.. shit.. Radars are cool.

koolkarmakombi enkarmarising

2,078 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 19 Jun 2008, 7:29 pm

#652798

mate you could stick steelies on that and it would look awesome.

Escras would certainly look especially so.

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bond Veteran Volks Folk

2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 19 Jun 2008, 7:50 pm

#652807

i know a 17x7 with an ET52 ie: porsche twists because of the larger offset you dont need to narrow the beam - take alan dasdubbers 63 build for example. narrowed the beam then had to use a 20mm? spacer to actually move the wheel out.

in that case though the escras are ET42 so if the vvds disk kit narrows the track by 10mm (alan from memory used a cb kit (cant remember if they increase track or not) or so then maybe you'll get away with it?!

nick

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2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 19 Jun 2008, 7:52 pm

#652809

i dunno if they do like a 215/35 or 225/35 maybe that might help....

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