Simon's 1915cc Beetle

trickysimon · 2008-02-07T06:38:49+00:00

After about 7 months and many problems my 74 is on the road after its new paint job. It was painted by my uncle who did an excellent job 😊 . Hope these pictures work as this is my first post on Aussieveedubbers (Thanks Barls and Dave for helping with my log-in problems) Anyway here are some before and after shots. Tell me what you think 😁 Simon

colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 25 Aug 2009, 7:02 pm

#731422

I'm not stalking anyone! haha. Dave picked up a few bits and pieces from my place today, and said he dropped off the box for its journey back to Wagga.

Tell me Simon, are those gearbox mounts the same as L bug mounts? Any idea?? (yeah... I have no idea what type to get 🙁 )

trickysimon 100km/h is only 9 seconds away

1,473 posts · joined Dec 2007 · 25 Aug 2009, 7:06 pm

#731425

The front mount would be.
Don't think the rear mounts are... could be wrong.
Several people have told me not to get Urethane mounts unless it is a race car (too noisy)

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 25 Aug 2009, 7:38 pm

#731437

front and rear mounts are same after 73, doesnt matter if its IRS or swinger

trickysimon 100km/h is only 9 seconds away

1,473 posts · joined Dec 2007 · 25 Aug 2009, 7:41 pm

#731438

🤓 lol

colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 25 Aug 2009, 7:51 pm

#731445

Joel wrote:front and rear mounts are same after 73, doesnt matter if its IRS or swinger

so mine will be the same 🙂 yay!! are there other options.... sorry for hijacking!

trickysimon 100km/h is only 9 seconds away

1,473 posts · joined Dec 2007 · 26 Aug 2009, 6:59 pm

#731729

Everyday feels like Christmas here 😂

Obviously not bolted up....just couldnt resist lol
Gearbox is back in Wagga as well, dropping it off at my house tommorow.
Three days of presents! 😏

colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 26 Aug 2009, 7:43 pm

#731755

Starting to look the goods there mate. Staying with the stock oil filler??? Presents coming regularly must mean bank account decreasing often :P

trickysimon 100km/h is only 9 seconds away

1,473 posts · joined Dec 2007 · 26 Aug 2009, 7:47 pm

#731757

I think at the moment ill stay with it. Doesn't look out of place with its black surroundings.
Its scary to think that I'm 8k out of pocket for the engine and gearbox 😵‍💫

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 26 Aug 2009, 7:51 pm

#731760

trickysimon wrote:Obviously not bolted up....just couldnt resist lol
Gearbox is back in Wagga as well, dropping it off at my house tommorow.
Three days of presents! 😏

WOW!
That was fast!

westi wrote:That's mad Alan.

trickysimon 100km/h is only 9 seconds away

1,473 posts · joined Dec 2007 · 26 Aug 2009, 7:55 pm

#731762

Yeah alot quicker than it took to get it up there 😂
Btw, was reading the axle swap article in latest magazine thinking to myself "This is pretty handy for me atm"
Then I look who wrote it 👍
Will that method be the same for my late model case?
Is it important that I measure clearance for fulcrum plates and axle tube axial clearance?

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 26 Aug 2009, 7:57 pm

#731763

trickysimon wrote:Its scary to think that I'm 8k out of pocket for the engine and gearbox 😵‍💫

sssssshhhhhh!
Dont count the money, it spoils the fun!😂

Just spend what you can sensibly afford on quality equipment,
and learn all you can!
The experience will be in you memory long after the pain of the empty wallet. 🥲🤓

westi wrote:That's mad Alan.

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 26 Aug 2009, 8:00 pm

#731768

trickysimon wrote:Yeah alot quicker than it took to get it up there 😂
Btw, was reading the axle swap article in latest magazine thinking to myself "This is pretty handy for me atm"
Then I look who wrote it 👍
Will that method be the same for my late model case?
Is it important that I measure clearance for fulcrum plates and axle tube axial clearance?

Actually that WAS good timing!

Just check what it is with the feeler guage,
and record the measurement for future reference.
Give me a call if you want, or are not sure.
I always put plenty of anti-seize or assembly lube on the spade of the axle and fulcrums.

westi wrote:That's mad Alan.

trickysimon 100km/h is only 9 seconds away

1,473 posts · joined Dec 2007 · 26 Aug 2009, 8:02 pm

#731771

Righto cheers, might give you a call on Sat after work.

trickysimon 100km/h is only 9 seconds away

1,473 posts · joined Dec 2007 · 27 Aug 2009, 7:54 pm

#731985

Next time im using a chainsaw to get all the cardboard and duct tape off...
Parents are gunna be pissed when they come home to a house full of car parts 😂

trickysimon 100km/h is only 9 seconds away

1,473 posts · joined Dec 2007 · 28 Aug 2009, 7:12 pm

#732166

Stupid circlips 🙅

bugking Casual Dubber

36 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 28 Aug 2009, 7:56 pm

#732176

Hey trickysimon, thats some nice kit you have there.
I love opening up boxes of car parts aswell !.

colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 28 Aug 2009, 9:23 pm

#732203

Drooooooool. 🙂

trickysimon 100km/h is only 9 seconds away

1,473 posts · joined Dec 2007 · 30 Aug 2009, 6:02 pm

#732475

Stupid bearings 🙅
Can someone please tell me if they can see anything ive missed? (touch wood) Besides the axle boot and rest of brakes.

Mick058 Custom Title Time!

1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 · 31 Aug 2009, 8:44 am

#732597

looking good mate - well done

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

Romans 10:9

trickysimon 100km/h is only 9 seconds away

1,473 posts · joined Dec 2007 · 2 Sep 2009, 10:50 pm

#733188

Well after half an hour trying to get the front mount to lock in,
my bro took the front mount off to find it was bent 🙄
After we fixed that went in like a glove 🙂

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 3 Sep 2009, 5:22 am

#733209

Looking Good Simon!
Dont for get the oil!

westi wrote:That's mad Alan.

trickysimon 100km/h is only 9 seconds away

1,473 posts · joined Dec 2007 · 3 Sep 2009, 8:23 am

#733233

Cheers mate 🙂
Think I'll put the boots and oil in before I put engine in.
Hopefully save me forgetting 🙄

Mick058 Custom Title Time!

1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 · 3 Sep 2009, 8:35 am

#733235

Warwick?

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

Romans 10:9

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 3 Sep 2009, 10:55 am

#733249

Is it worthwhile chaging your cradle to the other (later??) style
Those ones are soft

Futue te ipsum!!!

trickysimon 100km/h is only 9 seconds away

1,473 posts · joined Dec 2007 · 3 Sep 2009, 12:25 pm

#733257

lol doubt it Mick, but might take 2 weeks off work and drive up with family in torago. Don't think I could handle 14 hours driving the beetle..

Barry: Was going to change to earlier stronger style, but my cradle was in good condition so I didn't bother. Should be fine for now..

colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 5 Sep 2009, 10:07 am

#733530

gonna smash it this weekend??? and by smash, i mean get heaps done... 🙂

trickysimon 100km/h is only 9 seconds away

1,473 posts · joined Dec 2007 · 5 Sep 2009, 10:09 am

#733531

Just woke up with a hangover, oh well, that won't stop me lol
Just trying to find which is the best way to put the axle boots

colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 5 Sep 2009, 12:13 pm

#733550

not sure what you mean.... but the bolts always on top 🙂.....
good luck with it 🙂

trickysimon 100km/h is only 9 seconds away

1,473 posts · joined Dec 2007 · 5 Sep 2009, 12:50 pm

#733553

Hmm think you are meant to put them at 10 or 2 oclock. Can anyone confirm this?
Also, can someone please confirm that I have this side bolted up properly. Wasn't sure if bumpstop was in correct postion and couldn't find a picture anywhere.
Do my rear mount bolts need to be cut down to clear the flywheel?

ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell

3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 · 5 Sep 2009, 1:48 pm

#733559

those studs do look a bit long, are they stock vw parts.
just measure the flywheel and see if there is enough room so the ring gear don't hit.
if the bump rubber is mounted under the bump stop on the upper part of suspension it should be rite.

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