about bloody time
LOL
GASBNR Fahrvergnugen
894 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·
SORRY BOUT THAT!
56 rag project
Grey 57 Old Grey Cruiser
2,937 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
nice one Nick. Diamond Green sweet colour. So what ya gonna push it along with???
pangalactic Seriously Crusin Dubber
123 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Looks brilliant! on a par with dasdubbers recent resto, i just love the attention to detail.
cheers
cheers
Octa veedub recluse
406 posts · joined Mar 2005 ·
Superb..
I like the speaker holes in the front boot area 😎 just kidding...
Sounds like it's going to be better than when it came out of the factory.
I like the speaker holes in the front boot area 😎 just kidding...
Sounds like it's going to be better than when it came out of the factory.
'We teach best what we most need to learn'
VW no more... sigh.... well, at least it's a cousin
VW no more... sigh.... well, at least it's a cousin
oldnslo Seriously Crusin Dubber
162 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·
Bloody beautiful
VWFOOL King for a day, Fool for a lifetime.
3,436 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
great colour, v nice work mate!
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One man's junk...
One man's junk...
kroozzn63 Bishop of Volkswagenism
3,005 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
that is superb , love that colour too
show us your gates
Mr Bubble Head Insano Dub Head
829 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Finally the oval came home for the first time this week now its the fun part of sorting out a new wiring loom.
Here's a shot of the trim fitted and the NOS door handle
Here's a shot of the trim fitted and the NOS door handle
recycle, restore, enjoy
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Nice work mate - good luck with the reassembly! (fingers crossed for no 'slipped screwdrivers').
:thumb
:thumb
Mr Bubble Head Insano Dub Head
829 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Alan I hope your not trying to jinx me :o but its so true I've created a monster and I don't want any damage before its ready to drive, once its finished and on the road then thats a different matter you'll never stop stone chips but for now I just want it to be perfect or as close to as possible.
I'm looking at cadium plating kits does anyone have any recomendations or advise ? tips ? etc. I want to plate all the bolts and a few parts as I'm ready to fit them not do a job lot and lose bolts or spend a weekend working out which bolt goes where.
I've bit the bullet and pulled out the wiring loom ready to pull apart and copy with all the correct wire colors/ markings I'm also looking at adding any extra wires for flashing semiphores and tail lights etc.
I'm looking at cadium plating kits does anyone have any recomendations or advise ? tips ? etc. I want to plate all the bolts and a few parts as I'm ready to fit them not do a job lot and lose bolts or spend a weekend working out which bolt goes where.
I've bit the bullet and pulled out the wiring loom ready to pull apart and copy with all the correct wire colors/ markings I'm also looking at adding any extra wires for flashing semiphores and tail lights etc.
recycle, restore, enjoy
fullnoise Fahrvergnugen
964 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
That looks beautiful. Could that be the colour of the millionth beetle (or whatever that special edition gold oval was)?
You'll realise just how clumsy you are when you're around a freshly painted car.
Use heaps of masking tape and lube up the rubbers so you don't have to force anything.
I almost finished mine without scratiching it. But I had a long day assembling each door. When I came to sliding in the one of the quarter windows it wouldn't go so I pushed harder. It still wouldn't go in so I pushed even harder. Then it slipped in and the hinge scratched an inch of paint off the door frame. So be careful of that one.
Nice work.
You'll realise just how clumsy you are when you're around a freshly painted car.
Use heaps of masking tape and lube up the rubbers so you don't have to force anything.
I almost finished mine without scratiching it. But I had a long day assembling each door. When I came to sliding in the one of the quarter windows it wouldn't go so I pushed harder. It still wouldn't go in so I pushed even harder. Then it slipped in and the hinge scratched an inch of paint off the door frame. So be careful of that one.
Nice work.
esratrams
BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder
3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Very nice Nick. The colour is great..
THE LOWEST WITH THE MOSTEST BLING BLING WINS!!
Mr Bubble Head Insano Dub Head
829 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Ok its been a while but the oval is starting to move again to cut a long story short moved house and waited what seemed like forever to get a new wiring loom made and fitted.
I've modified the loom to make the semaphores and taillights flash when turning and the extra wires to the headlight buckets to mount a H2 in behind the glass.
The popout windows are in and I'm now chasing the front beam and the headliner to be fitted pics will follow soon.
nIck
I've modified the loom to make the semaphores and taillights flash when turning and the extra wires to the headlight buckets to mount a H2 in behind the glass.
The popout windows are in and I'm now chasing the front beam and the headliner to be fitted pics will follow soon.
nIck
recycle, restore, enjoy
vassy66T1 Wow ... are U reading this?
2,120 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
Looking good 👍
I like the collection of NOS bits gathered ... very cool.
Look forward to seeing it progressing.
I like the collection of NOS bits gathered ... very cool.
Look forward to seeing it progressing.
Golde60 Fahrvergnugen
858 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hey nick those pics wheeling it out of the booth at Daniels bring back some good memories.
Now the hard part begins - assembly
Color looks great. Is it still the same as you were planning or have you changed your mind? (dont worry, secrets safe)
Best of luck with the progress.
Say hi to the boys for me.
Now the hard part begins - assembly
Color looks great. Is it still the same as you were planning or have you changed your mind? (dont worry, secrets safe)
Best of luck with the progress.
Say hi to the boys for me.
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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday
16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Nick / Oliver
Looking good have you got a cover for the roof as yet ( can advise best place )
Ive re started mine again
Looking good have you got a cover for the roof as yet ( can advise best place )
Ive re started mine again
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
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
Nevada51 Seriously Crusin Dubber
169 posts · joined Aug 2005 ·
I was just thinking about your build the other day, so good to see its progressing. Looking forward to some more pics.
Mr Bubble Head Insano Dub Head
829 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Thanks guys
Dave I've got a stay fast cover for the roof its a nice piece of work I can't beleave your re doing the rag how far are you going ie paint
Kim good to hear from you its the original colour from the start Sasha and Dan did a great job laying it on
Navarda hearing that makes me want to get it back together pronto thanks.
I'll get pics up soon
nIck
Dave I've got a stay fast cover for the roof its a nice piece of work I can't beleave your re doing the rag how far are you going ie paint
Kim good to hear from you its the original colour from the start Sasha and Dan did a great job laying it on
Navarda hearing that makes me want to get it back together pronto thanks.
I'll get pics up soon
nIck
recycle, restore, enjoy
type3disease Custom Title Time!
1,243 posts · joined Mar 2007 ·
Nice Nick
i'd seen a pic of this car before but had no idea it was yours... didn't know anyone back then...
anywho - love it - can't wait to see this thing complete... just can't wait
i'd seen a pic of this car before but had no idea it was yours... didn't know anyone back then...
anywho - love it - can't wait to see this thing complete... just can't wait
Golde60 Fahrvergnugen
858 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hey NickMr Bubble Head wrote:Kim good to hear from you its the original colour from the start Sasha and Dan did a great job laying it on
nIck
I thought it would be.
Looks a bit different to what I anticipated. The same thing happened with my colour - it ends up coming a bit 'brighter' than you expect. I think this is simply cos the paint is so fresh and clean.
Looks awesome, you must be stoked.
Good to see the original plan is being kept and starting to come together.
I just started cleaning the gaffa tape remnants and general packing crap off of my 550 last night, and it looks pretty good.
I will get some pictures up when I finish the back of it, only half done.
Put some assembly pics up - you will continue to get me moving on mine, nothing like a bit of inspiration.
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Tiago Learner Dubber
12 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·
Great work! Hopefully I ll have an Oval Ragtop too someday 😁
1986 Brazilian Fusca
desh Wolfsburg Wizard
463 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·
Looking good, looking good!!
Have you cut the roof to factory ragtop specs? So that a factory raptop and parts will fit your car?
Love the colour BTW!
Have you cut the roof to factory ragtop specs? So that a factory raptop and parts will fit your car?
Love the colour BTW!
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Kind Regards
Des
Kind Regards
Des
JVLRacing Custom Title Time!
1,100 posts · joined Mar 2007 ·
Mr bubble head very sweet😎
JEN056 Commited Dubber
51 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
That is one very Nice little oval you have there.
Keep up the great work.
Keep up the great work.
Moving is a Bitch😂
VWFREAK VWFREAK
2,577 posts · joined May 2004 ·
Hope my 56 Rag turns out half as good. Nice work 👍
Mr Bubble Head Insano Dub Head
829 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
UPDATE:
Just recieved a set of repro RHD rubber mats. I thought these were going to be the part that I was always going to be waiting on glad I took the gamble putting the deposit money up front so production could start a few people were skeptical about it happening, I admit I was a liittle too. Anyways there a real nice piece of work.
Not much has happened as I've been building my new shed but I'm about to get the 36er refreshed and book in the headliner and rag roof to be installed.
I'm also wrapped as I just picked up one of those assesory passernger sun visor arms I've missed out on so many.
More pics to come soon...
nIck
Just recieved a set of repro RHD rubber mats. I thought these were going to be the part that I was always going to be waiting on glad I took the gamble putting the deposit money up front so production could start a few people were skeptical about it happening, I admit I was a liittle too. Anyways there a real nice piece of work.
Not much has happened as I've been building my new shed but I'm about to get the 36er refreshed and book in the headliner and rag roof to be installed.
I'm also wrapped as I just picked up one of those assesory passernger sun visor arms I've missed out on so many.
More pics to come soon...
nIck
recycle, restore, enjoy
Mr Bubble Head Insano Dub Head
829 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
P.S.
Anyone got any NOS early Bosch head lights I've got good ones but would like NOS if possible
Anyone got any NOS early Bosch head lights I've got good ones but would like NOS if possible
recycle, restore, enjoy
Mr Bubble Head Insano Dub Head
829 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I've finally finished the fitting of the split beetle style wing beading and bolted up the running refurbished runnig boards. I'm running with the beige mats on these I'm not 100% on the colour but It'll tie in with the rag roof cover and the interior. I brought them just after I started to do the resto so I'm happy to give them a go if I'm still not happy after a year of been on the car I'll redo them in black.
All the fixings I'm using for the underside and external I'm using stainless apart from the front beam bolts and the frame horn bolts.
All the fixings I'm using for the underside and external I'm using stainless apart from the front beam bolts and the frame horn bolts.
recycle, restore, enjoy
Nickster Officially Full-On Dubber
302 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
Nick, you're obviously a true VW fanatic, it's great to see such care and attention to detail go into a project like this.
Love the colour too, and you can't beat a raggie. Nice work, I look forward to seeing the finished product.
Love the colour too, and you can't beat a raggie. Nice work, I look forward to seeing the finished product.
1962 Deluxe Beetle
1970 Low Light Microbus
1970 Low Light Microbus
Mick058 Custom Title Time!
1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 ·
pics, more pics!