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 ]

trickysimon 100km/h is only 9 seconds away

1,473 posts · joined Dec 2007 · 5 Jul 2008, 10:19 am

#655886

That looks sweet! Can't wait to see this finished🙂
Simon

ps. Woo 100th post 😂

Euro_67 Wolfsburg Wizard

690 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 5 Jul 2008, 7:19 pm

#655976

I love the colour, simply stunning attention to detail !

StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk

2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 5 Jul 2008, 7:23 pm

#655980

Thanks for the comments.. A few more surprises in store so stay tuned!

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2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 24 Jul 2008, 9:56 pm

#659883

Progress is a little painstaking at the moment.. The wiring is a bloody mission!!
Here are some recent shots

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StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk

2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 24 Jul 2008, 10:32 pm

#659898

Hit the rear taillight reflectors with the dremel.. Polished up nice

Mick058 Custom Title Time!

1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 · 25 Jul 2008, 8:18 am

#659929

Looking good, love the guages. Where are they from? Just a standard VDO product? Is the speedo custom mounted in the chrome ring?

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=67295 (myride)

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16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 25 Jul 2008, 8:42 am

#659933

Rob

progressing well u didnt send me pics of the toolbox??

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 25 Jul 2008, 8:43 am

#659934

U may need a bigger fuse box

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

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2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 25 Jul 2008, 8:51 am

#659935

Birch.. I don't have it at the mo.. Its down with Chris

vw54 wrote:Rob

progressing well u didnt send me pics of the toolbox??

StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk

2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 25 Jul 2008, 8:53 am

#659936

I hope not

vw54 wrote:U may need a bigger fuse box

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2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 25 Jul 2008, 8:56 am

#659937

Thanks.. The guages are VDO cockpit series with a chrome bezel replacement.. I took my old speedo and removed the guts then retro-fitted a new cockpit guage into the housing.. A bit fiddly but keeps the look I wanted..
The supplier is in Marrickville.. He is more than helpful.. I have his card somewhere if you need ctc details..

Mick058 wrote:Looking good, love the guages. Where are they from? Just a standard VDO product? Is the speedo custom mounted in the chrome ring?

Mick058 Custom Title Time!

1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 · 25 Jul 2008, 9:42 am

#659942

Good to know his a local. I don't like my current gauge set-up, but i'm not quite ready just yet to replace it all. Thanks for the info, will need that number in the future.
Where in sydney are you?

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=67295 (myride)

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2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 25 Jul 2008, 12:27 pm

#659967

Airco Automotive Instruments Pty Ltd
165 Victoria Rd Marrickville NSW Australia
Phone: (02) 9560 2755
Fax: (02) 9560 7672
Email: info@airco.com.au
Website: www.airco.com.au

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3,113 posts · joined Oct 2002 · 26 Jul 2008, 6:47 pm

#660223

cant wait for this to be finished keep up the great work Rob!

newghia stock is for people who cant think outside the square

679 posts · joined May 2008 · 26 Jul 2008, 8:32 pm

#660247

Hi Sten,
i was in with Mark from BLACK NEEDLE today and he showed me these pics of your ride, looks superb, your interior will do justice to the amazing body work, Mark has some great ideas & very clued up on fabrication, did some fantastic things for my Ghia, i am stoked with it.

Step up to get out !!!

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2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 27 Jul 2008, 11:14 am

#660315

Thanks Costa
Thanks Noddy.. Looks like your Ghia was a pretty awesome job too!

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12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Jul 2008, 5:17 pm

#660356

Looking good

BTW - did you get rid of the channel that holds the stock rubbers on the hood and engine lid and go for Mexican style or are you keeping the stock rubber strip holder??

Futue te ipsum!!!

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2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 27 Jul 2008, 9:01 pm

#660409

All the channels have been removed.. The rubber used is not Mexican.. We found a seal that fixes over the lip.. I'll get some pix later

Bizarre wrote:Looking good

BTW - did you get rid of the channel that holds the stock rubbers on the hood and engine lid and go for Mexican style or are you keeping the stock rubber strip holder??

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2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 1 Aug 2008, 4:22 pm

#661227

Lights are working (Look Great!)

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2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 4 Aug 2008, 5:47 pm

#661630

Here is a close up of the plenum chamber and throttle body..
The tinware is only mockup.. my painted stuff is held until we do the final build up

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5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 4 Aug 2008, 5:59 pm

#661633

Looks fantastic Rob.
I bet you cant wait to go for a drive.

westi wrote:That's mad Alan.

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2,534 posts · joined Mar 2007 · 4 Aug 2008, 6:05 pm

#661636

What is the throttle body off??

ACCEPT THAT SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE PIDGEON AND SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE STATUE

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2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 4 Aug 2008, 6:12 pm

#661641

You bet!!.. This Sep it is the two year anniversary.. so much for a quick 3 month resto!

dangerous wrote:Looks fantastic Rob.
I bet you cant wait to go for a drive.

LIFE IN THE LOW LANE All people have the right to stupidity but some abuse the pr

2,534 posts · joined Mar 2007 · 4 Aug 2008, 6:35 pm

#661648

Sorry for the questions but engine is what capacity and what size/type of injectors are you using?

Always curious as to what others are using and fits most importantly.

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2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 5 Aug 2008, 10:02 pm

#662022

A small detail overlooked when setting the new dash was the need for dash lights.. eg: AMps, oil, hi beam and indicator
I don't want to drill into the dash so I've had a few goes at setting up a light array that will (a) look good and (b) do the job..

Most of my attempts (4 so far) have been laughed off by the Con at VW Village (where the re-assembly is taking place).. Even though my pride has been hurt (he can be brutal) I thought I'd give it a final go and try and put something together that will pass muster..

The following unit will sit above/on the steering column head unit and butt up to the bottom of the dash..

The LEDs a R,G,B,G,R (left to right = amp, indicator, hibeam, indicator, oil pressure).. the two G's will flash together as indicator lights..
They are 2V led's so I needed to solder a resistor onto each one to match up to 12V..

Oh Fuk.. As I'm typing this I've just thought about Oil Temp.. Maybe I should throw the amp out and add Oil Temp??

Anycase.. Here is my handiwork..

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barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,476 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 5 Aug 2008, 10:08 pm

#662025

nice work mate i especially like the skin of the hand in the last pic

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2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 5 Aug 2008, 10:12 pm

#662030

Yes mate.. A case of a spinning metal item that was being hand held while drilling.. Oh well.. These are the sacrifices you make

barls wrote:nice work mate i especially like the skin of the hand in the last pic

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,476 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 5 Aug 2008, 10:16 pm

#662033

as we say at work its not a good day till you loose some skin doing work

“We all pay for life with death, so everything in between should be free.” Bill Hicks
the chaos project - click me

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2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 7 Aug 2008, 5:30 pm

#662430

in the 1st pic, you can see (just) the position of the LED array on the steering head unit..
the next two are some early shots of the engine/tinware/efi mockup..
enjoy

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#662439

Doing a great job, looks a million dollars.

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