1963 ragtop beetle project - gone to a new home

Dasdubber · 2004-04-06T11:23:10+00:00

Due to some forum problems I can't post replies to the other thread and the pictures aren't loading - I am not sure how many posts were lost so I guess I'll start again here. Here is a pic of the 36hp doghouse shroud with fibreglass oil cooler extension piece to accommodate the type IV cooler. [ Edited on 29-8-2006 by Dasdubber ]

colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 22 Aug 2009, 10:23 pm

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hellbugged wrote:PICS PICS PICS.......can't get enough of them

Agreed!

hellbugged wrote:Jason, read the thread, the apron mod is in here somewhere 😍

Cheers.. I will look through the 50ish pages of the build :P 🙂

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 22 Aug 2009, 10:26 pm

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dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 23 Aug 2009, 5:53 am

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Craig Torrens wrote:updated engine photo!

Stan Pobjoy Twin Plugged 1916 producing over 130hp at the wheels 😎

Looks good Craig,
I like the long ram tubes on IDFs.

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westi wrote:That's mad Alan.

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 23 Aug 2009, 11:08 am

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colonel mustard wrote:Sidewinder gets hidden pretty well. Alot better than expected. What carbies are you running there?

Where can I find a link as to how the apron is bolted on?? Das, can you make a fibreglass one (i have a sherman one) bolt on and off like this??? (ie, not take the gaurds off?)

http://www.manxgallery.org/gallery/album146

I'm sure you could make a fibreglass one work with a bit of effort to strengthen the sides that clamp between the guards and body.
Cheers
Al

www.dasrestoparts.com.au

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 23 Aug 2009, 11:57 am

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dangerous wrote:Looks good Craig,
I like the long ram tubes on IDFs.

Hi Dave, so is there HP gains ?

Here's mine....just the standard ones.

Note the little breather tube beside the ram for the pilot jets....this stops them getting blocked, which is handy in a tight engine bay!

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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

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44 idfs now with 38mm vents........power went up by 6hp over the 36mm vents.

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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

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Installed an oxygen sensor bung into the muffler today.

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colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good

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update??

that setup looks awesome 🙂

53racer Seriously Crusin Dubber

148 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 13 Jan 2010, 9:28 am

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Bump for an awesome car!
Saw you today at the Caltex in Rydalmere.
If you weren't chatting to the fellow who was behind you, and in a bit of a rush, I would have been all over it.

Sounds excellent, and looks completely unreal!

Great work all round.

DE-38-UG
1964 1200.
Beware the Wolfsburg.

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 13 Jan 2010, 9:41 am

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You should have come over and said Gday !!!

I drive it weekly to work, so if you're around the Camellia/Rydalmere area your more than welcome to have a look and a drive 😎

JVLRacing Custom Title Time!

1,100 posts · joined Mar 2007 · 13 Jan 2010, 12:51 pm

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Craig Torrens wrote:money bags??......nah I just spend my money wisely 😎

yep very happily married, in fact my wife just bought me another car 😂

Love her wisely.......😂 shes building up the kitty for a major rollover😂

oh yeh nice buy Craig...

Mick058 Custom Title Time!

1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 · 13 Jan 2010, 1:12 pm

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Craig Torrens wrote:yeah something like that.......but who's counting😂

This car will be on the market very soon.....$22K without motor and its yours, or $25k with a mild 1916 !

is it soon yet Craigy boy?

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

Romans 10:9

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 13 Jan 2010, 2:55 pm

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anything is always for sale Mick 😂

Mick058 Custom Title Time!

1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 · 13 Jan 2010, 3:30 pm

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ok ok, since you asked, we can swap veedubs, with 30k my way 😂😂😂

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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 13 Jan 2010, 3:42 pm

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Mick058 wrote:ok ok, since you asked, we can swap veedubs, with 30k my way 😂😂😂

That would be cheap !............considering your subi conversion has cost you more than my asking price for the whole car !!! 😂

Mick058 Custom Title Time!

1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 · 13 Jan 2010, 3:49 pm

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hahaha - only money right?

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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 13 Jan 2010, 4:35 pm

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yep....can't take it with ya! 👍

JVLRacing Custom Title Time!

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Craig Torrens wrote:
Mick058 wrote:ok ok, since you asked, we can swap veedubs, with 30k my way 😂😂😂
That would be cheap !............considering your subi conversion has cost you more than my asking price for the whole car !!! 😂

oucheeeeeeee!🤪

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Jan 2010, 9:21 pm

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Good to hear you've still been giving it a good caining Craig - something I never really had the chance to do (still remember the joy ride you took me on a couple years back at the nats - I did build it swing axle to go in straight lines you know!)....makes it more fun going around corners I guess!
Al

www.dasrestoparts.com.au

bugboymatt Custom Title Time!

1,405 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Jan 2010, 10:50 pm

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Ya not really selling this are you ?

Da Time For The Aircooled Revolution Is Upon US.
Brothers & Sisters Lets Hit The Streets, Roll As One. And Feel The Power Of The Aircooled Storm.

Mick058 Custom Title Time!

1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 · 14 Jan 2010, 6:56 am

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Craig Torrens wrote:anything is always for sale Mick 😂

Craig is easily tempted.

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Romans 10:9

JVLRacing Custom Title Time!

1,100 posts · joined Mar 2007 · 14 Jan 2010, 7:49 am

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Mick058 wrote:
Craig Torrens wrote:anything is always for sale Mick 😂
Craig is easily tempted.

😂 i believe so.......tart

bugboymatt Custom Title Time!

1,405 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 14 Jan 2010, 7:50 am

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I C !!.

How many limbs does he require but !! hehehe…

Very nice bug. Al did a fantastic job.

Da Time For The Aircooled Revolution Is Upon US.
Brothers & Sisters Lets Hit The Streets, Roll As One. And Feel The Power Of The Aircooled Storm.

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 14 Jan 2010, 8:45 am

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Dasdubber wrote:Good to hear you've still been giving it a good caining Craig - something I never really had the chance to do (still remember the joy ride you took me on a couple years back at the nats - I did build it swing axle to go in straight lines you know!)....makes it more fun going around corners I guess!
Al

Hi Al,
yep the car is serving me well !😎

Its a great cruise car, especially with the roof pulled back 😎

bugboymatt Custom Title Time!

1,405 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 14 Jan 2010, 10:06 am

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I ask in jest, but also semi serious.

I was showing a mate of mine the build thread for this, and he asked if it was up for grabs and if so what cashola would be required to acquire said vehicle!.

So if it were by chance to be offered Mr Craig what figures you looking at ?
If it's not, I'll just tell him so.

I saw the activity on the topic so thought I'd ask.

Matt.

Da Time For The Aircooled Revolution Is Upon US.
Brothers & Sisters Lets Hit The Streets, Roll As One. And Feel The Power Of The Aircooled Storm.

Mick058 Custom Title Time!

1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 · 14 Jan 2010, 10:31 am

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Craig Torrens wrote:This car will be on the market very soon.....$22K without motor and its yours, or $25k with a mild 1916 !

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

Romans 10:9

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 14 Jan 2010, 11:18 am

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If he is interested then he can make me an offer 😎

And use micks post as a guide....not as a given !

Mick058 Custom Title Time!

1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 · 14 Jan 2010, 11:31 am

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yeh, you can talk him down at least another 10k 😂😂😂

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reub VWRX is gone...

2,054 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 14 Jan 2010, 11:36 am

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🙄

Reub

bugboymatt Custom Title Time!

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Alrighty. Could you maybe then please fwd to me current specs & pics showing the car and current condition. Interior, exterior shots. Motor options and price. Anything that has changed from what can be seen in Al's build thread.
Any areas that might require attention etc!.
I can chat to him then with correct current info, not just pics from the build.

Thanks mate, Matt.

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Brothers & Sisters Lets Hit The Streets, Roll As One. And Feel The Power Of The Aircooled Storm.