Mick058 Custom Title Time!
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Thanks for the comments Dilbert, she's getting there.
58 Beetle - Subaru WRX STI bug - The Bug That was...BYE BYE
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Mick058 Custom Title Time!
1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 ·
He's like a little tiger, has the best stripes, especially on his belly.
Mick058 Custom Title Time!
1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 ·
Finally took some interior shots - hope you like...At least its different!
Mick058 Custom Title Time!
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trickysimon 100km/h is only 9 seconds away
1,473 posts · joined Dec 2007 ·
One of the sweetest beetles I've ever seen! 👍
Simon
Simon
Mick058 Custom Title Time!
1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 ·
Thanks Simon! I got some 'arty' photos of her aswell, will put them up in the next day or so.
trickysimon 100km/h is only 9 seconds away
1,473 posts · joined Dec 2007 ·
Is it just me or are the windscreen wipers on the opposite way to mine?
Simon
Simon
Mick058 Custom Title Time!
1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 ·
yep, they are. Need to work it out??? Maybe i can wire the motor to run the opposite way. Some are my way, some are yours. Usually its easy to make motors run in both directions.
I was over wiring (wired the whole car) so just left it for now - wanted to hoon for a bit!
I was over wiring (wired the whole car) so just left it for now - wanted to hoon for a bit!
bond Veteran Volks Folk
2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·
mate. if you've got any pics good pics of the whole car post em too for a squiz. the avatar looks sick.
nick
nick
Mick058 Custom Title Time!
1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 ·
ill get some more up soon.
Mick058 Custom Title Time!
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You can see my rodeo in the door reflection on the second photo! I'm happy with it but would like to put a chrome strip down the sides and a chrome strip on the side steps, just to get a little more colour. Been fun hooning in the Pobjoy though!
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Awesome car, well done
Mick058 Custom Title Time!
1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 ·
Cheers Alan...
Some more 'arty' photos.
Some more 'arty' photos.
Mick058 Custom Title Time!
1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 ·
And a few more...
Mick058 Custom Title Time!
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so i got a little carried away.....
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Nice one Mick - your beetle looks fantastic! It was great to meet you at the nats and have a drool over your car.
Al
Al
westi what the
1,610 posts · joined Aug 2005 ·
nice ride.
i like the colour choice ,very clean well presented car.
congrates on a job well done.
i like the colour choice ,very clean well presented car.
congrates on a job well done.
down sharon.
bond Veteran Volks Folk
2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·
mick - maybe try just the chrome strip on the running boards before you go poking holes in your doors.
dude, she looks sensational. those 8" fuchs look fat too. glad you didnt change them?! they are awesome!
nick
dude, she looks sensational. those 8" fuchs look fat too. glad you didnt change them?! they are awesome!
nick
bond Veteran Volks Folk
2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·
mick - just had another look at that interior. congratulations on a really nice package! the whole car works - you have done exceptionally well. definately deserve it after a 10yr haul!!!
how'd that glovebox come in handy? hehe
nick
how'd that glovebox come in handy? hehe
nick
Mick058 Custom Title Time!
1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 ·
Yes same, cheers Al - will keep you posted bout the next project.Dasdubber wrote:Nice one Mick - your beetle looks fantastic! It was great to meet you at the nats and have a drool over your car.
Al
ps, i still can't get over the rag top you built - every time i see Craig i always drool over it (the car Craig!) - love the ideas you put into it.
Mick058 Custom Title Time!
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Cheers Westi - i often drive past your workshop, will need to drop in and say good-ay one day. Look forward to seeing the Junka in action - hoping to get to warwick - not sure if the car will come with me though.westi wrote:nice ride.
i like the colour choice ,very clean well presented car.
congrates on a job well done.
Mick058 Custom Title Time!
1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 ·
Nick - yeh im happy i kept the 8's, the look phat and suit the classic look of the car.
RE: the glovebox, i still haven't put it in yet!!! ssshhh, don't tell anyone!
RE: the glovebox, i still haven't put it in yet!!! ssshhh, don't tell anyone!
badkarmann Seriously Crusin Dubber
121 posts · joined Mar 2008 ·
well done mate she looks great
Mick058 Custom Title Time!
1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 ·
Thought i'd keep any updates to the car on this page, that way i have a good vehicle history and record of everything i've done. Apologies if this bores you.
Bought some new rear end suspension gear from CVD. Has anyone run these before?
Buggy Brad, do you know what type of gas struts they actually use?
The rear end will probably stiffen up a fair bit, so will be interesting to see how it all goes.
Bought some new rear end suspension gear from CVD. Has anyone run these before?
Buggy Brad, do you know what type of gas struts they actually use?
The rear end will probably stiffen up a fair bit, so will be interesting to see how it all goes.
Mick058 Custom Title Time!
1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 ·
i'm also trying to source a narrowed front end sway bar (STILL!!). I think i will get this from vintage.
I haven't really pushed the car round much so it will be hard to compare the difference in handling with the front and rear sway bars.
I haven't really pushed the car round much so it will be hard to compare the difference in handling with the front and rear sway bars.
old bugger Slammed & Awesome Dubber
79 posts · joined Nov 2008 ·
mate that is one lovely yet tough vw. the 58's are one of the best
Brad Wolfsburg Elder
3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Struts as you call them, shocks as I call them will be Monroe HD unitsMick058 wrote:Thought i'd keep any updates to the car on this page, that way i have a good vehicle history and record of everything i've done. Apologies if this bores you.
Bought some new rear end suspension gear from CVD. Has anyone run these before?
Buggy Brad, do you know what type of gas struts they actually use?
The rear end will probably stiffen up a fair bit, so will be interesting to see how it all goes.
Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang
9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
nice work mick that is one tight bug
the reason ur wipers dont seem right is those are 12volt bug wiper arms
all the big window 6volt 58-67 bugs had wipers that parked on the right hand side and had thin tinny wiper arms with non replaceable rubbers
the 68 on 12volt bugs had heaps heavier arms with replaceable style rubbers that parked on the left
it didnt matter whether the car was RHD or LHD all the bodies were the same
originally yours woulda been like this
the reason ur wipers dont seem right is those are 12volt bug wiper arms
all the big window 6volt 58-67 bugs had wipers that parked on the right hand side and had thin tinny wiper arms with non replaceable rubbers
the 68 on 12volt bugs had heaps heavier arms with replaceable style rubbers that parked on the left
it didnt matter whether the car was RHD or LHD all the bodies were the same
originally yours woulda been like this
AUSSIE_MICK Officially Full-On Dubber
205 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·
Hi im new to this site and your car is FANTASTIC. I would love a set of those wheels for my oval, where could i get a set?