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 ]

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 May 2009, 9:06 am

#713906

Well done

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izac Wolfsburg Wizard

508 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 22 May 2009, 9:17 am

#713910

that looks awesome!! well done

vwsteve karmann crazy

2,087 posts · joined Jul 2006 · 22 May 2009, 9:32 am

#713913

very nice😎

1 1963 356b porsche coupe
2 1960 karmann ghia cab
1 1965 karmann ghia cab
1 1966 karmann cab
1 1961 split ute
1 1967 split p/van
1 1952 standard bug
1 1963 ragtop
1 1960 ragtop
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Camo Custom Title Time!

1,936 posts · joined Oct 2007 · 22 May 2009, 9:37 am

#713916

Next is a 71 dual door panel that has been waiting for a while..

No rest for the wicked, hey Rob. How about some more photos from every angle. We want more photos 😁

Your time for now should be to just enjoy it.

Kev

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.

Mick058 Custom Title Time!

1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 · 22 May 2009, 9:48 am

#713921

well done mate - looks BETTER then the goods

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

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squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 22 May 2009, 11:30 am

#713934

Nice work Rob. It's been a good thread to read through, although, I'd still like to see it on Sunday! 👍

StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk

2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 22 May 2009, 5:36 pm

#713972

I'll be there..

Flintstones Custom Title Time!

1,077 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 May 2009, 9:48 pm

#714022

Turned out great Rob, look forward to seeing it at the Nats

Cheers
D

Craig S Wolfsburg Wizard

635 posts · joined May 2008 · 24 May 2009, 4:27 pm

#714240

Saw this today at the Nats, and it looks even better in the flesh/metal. A superb car. My son (who likes to annoy me by being rude about VWs) even approved and told me I was allowed to make mine just like it (that he got to sit in it also helped😁).

Top job 👍

Craig

1969 Beetle - June
1974 L Bug - Gwendolyn
2002 Bora V6 4Motion - Anita

StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk

2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 24 May 2009, 5:20 pm

#714246

Absolutely the best thing about doing this car was the great complements, smiles and good wishes that I got today.. It was by far the most popular with the ladies and I was chuffed to let kids sit in it and get their photos taken.. All in all an enormous complement for some hard yards done on a quality build.. Thanks to everyone..

Ohh.. And by the way.. I was called forward to accept 2nd prize in the 57-67 modified category which I was happy with.. But get this, I went to look at the 1st prize winner to discover it was Blue 1969 late beetle!!.. Graciously Bill Dawes from Club VW has recognised the error and will fix the prize record (not that it really matters)... So anycase.. My car gets 1st prize in that category!! I'll now get some photos done with the car and all the different shops that have done work on it over the re-build..

Rob

NullaDub Commited Dubber

60 posts · joined Sep 2008 · 24 May 2009, 7:51 pm

#714272

Yep.....looked great in the flesh. Display the trophy with pride !

Troy

Flintstones Custom Title Time!

1,077 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 May 2009, 8:08 pm

#714275

Saw it today Rob, and it looked superb!!
Congrats.
D

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 May 2009, 9:21 pm

#714300

Congrats Rob 👍

Well deserved

Futue te ipsum!!!

Mick058 Custom Title Time!

1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 · 24 May 2009, 9:40 pm

#714310

yeh mate well done, congrats on win - look the goods!

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

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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 May 2009, 10:07 pm

#714317

Hi

Well done.

Who did your running boards?

Steve

Camo Custom Title Time!

1,936 posts · joined Oct 2007 · 24 May 2009, 10:15 pm

#714318

Looked good, smelt good and even felt good. Yes I am talking about the car and not the girls in red (thanks Boris). You would know what I'm talking about if you were lucky enough to sit your arse in the drivers seat.

Thanks Rob and congratulations.

Kev

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.

XXX-1.8T Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,113 posts · joined Oct 2002 · 24 May 2009, 11:09 pm

#714333

post some pics mate couldnt make it today damn flu!

beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!

1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 24 May 2009, 11:20 pm

#714342

Congratulations, it looked great. Now to enjoy it.

From your ole' mate Jeff

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 25 May 2009, 7:47 am

#714365

Rob

Congratulations didnt get a chance to talk with you, didnt get a chance to look at the cars either

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

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

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westi what the

1,610 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 25 May 2009, 9:15 am

#714380

me niether.
so some pic's would be great.

down sharon.

StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk

2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 25 May 2009, 9:44 am

#714384

I didn't take any photos myself.. If anyone has a few of my car I would love to see them also.. I have a good mate doing a photoshoot in the next few days hopefully

Craig S Wolfsburg Wizard

635 posts · joined May 2008 · 25 May 2009, 10:17 am

#714390

Here's some photos. Looking back I wish I'd spent more time taking them, especially of the engine.

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Craig S Wolfsburg Wizard

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#714391

one more

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Turbo54 Veteran Volks Folk

2,220 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 25 May 2009, 5:54 pm

#714471

Looks great, I would still paint/polish the escaras but that is me. Love the way the colour enhances the curves of the car. Exactly what I am wanting of my colour. Especially love the way the front guard look. Drool.
T54

C'mon kids gather round,
there's a new sensation hitting town,
It's moving straight, low to the ground,
it'll pick you up when your feeling down.

StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk

2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 25 May 2009, 6:19 pm

#714475

Hows the grin on the girl in the passenger seat.. Love it!!
I must be getting old and sentimental..🙄

Special Air Service Chief "Gunna"

1,769 posts · joined Oct 2004 · 25 May 2009, 7:38 pm

#714500

Congrats Rob,

Spoke to you briefly about your exhaust, great result for effort put in.

I was absolutely stoked to see you letting the kids have a sit in the car, thats the sort of thing that makes their day. Hats off to you, not sure if I'd be so free & easy with a car as fresh as yours.

Cheers
Brendan

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XXX-1.8T Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,113 posts · joined Oct 2002 · 25 May 2009, 10:41 pm

#714553

Looks stunning i want to do the same thing to Shazza when i give it to my son.

I better start saving over the next 18 years 😏

psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 · 28 May 2009, 9:50 pm

#715231

Sweet ride dude 🙂 All the hard work and money earned to complete the project payed off.

madness is in the eye of the beholder 👍

sgetty Fahrvergnugen

994 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 31 May 2009, 1:33 pm

#715770

absolutly beautifull!!!!

🙂

Camo Custom Title Time!

1,936 posts · joined Oct 2007 · 9 Oct 2009, 3:41 pm

#739749

No, No, No

Rob,

How could you bring yourself to let it go after all the hard work and costs.

Anyway, good luck with the sale. I will be watching it 😎

Kev

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.