Need advice/help

11 posts · joined Apr 2009 · 13 Jan 2010, 6:42 pm

#757418

I dont know if anybody out there can offer advice or help with my dilemma.

I bought a 73 superbug about 8 months ago with the intention of partially rebuilding & then letting a local mechanic finish the job for me to get the car roadworthy, but due to work & other projects, its just not happening. The car is for the OH, and I would really love to get it on the road in the next 2-3 months if thats possible. My problem is that I have really no idea about cars, and I need to organize all the parts for the mechanic to get the car on the road. I have tried to make the time to look, but I just get more confused the more I look.

I there anybody out there that would be interested in having a look at the car, pointing me in the right direction for parts? Otherwise i'm afraid that the car will still be sat there in another 6 months time, which all of you will agree is a criminal shame !

I already have new carpets & battery. It needs new rubbers all around and either an engine rebuild or new engine but thats all I know.

I would be more than happy to pay somebody for their time in beer/wine/spirits or cash for a bit of their time & knowledge.

I'm in Monbulk in the Dandenongs so not exactly in the city, but hopefully somebody out there can help in my dillemma.

Thanks

Paul.

VW Superbug 1974 (The project)
Toyota Hi-Lux 1993 (The workhorse & the occasional spot of fun in the mud 😵‍💫)
Kia Sorento 2005 (For practicality)
Yamaha Road Star XV1700 Midnight (For the REAL fun )

helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 13 Jan 2010, 7:13 pm

#757427

Hi Paul,

Contact me. I am sorta out your way.

e-mail peter_smol@optusnet.com.au

EJ22 into Bay Microbus - Finished project build thread- click on this spot here for info

Pink VeeDub Learner Dubber

11 posts · joined Apr 2009 · 13 Jan 2010, 7:50 pm

#757438

Thanks Peter.

email on its way.

VW Superbug 1974 (The project)
Toyota Hi-Lux 1993 (The workhorse & the occasional spot of fun in the mud 😵‍💫)
Kia Sorento 2005 (For practicality)
Yamaha Road Star XV1700 Midnight (For the REAL fun )

Pink VeeDub Learner Dubber

11 posts · joined Apr 2009 · 24 Jan 2010, 8:25 pm

#759184

Thanks for popping round today.

It has given me plenty to organize over the next couple of weeks, but at least I now have some sort of idea where to start, and who to talk to.

Hope you all had a nice ride around the hills, and enjoyed the rest of the afternoon.

Thanks again, and will let you know how its going, and who knows, meet up for a ride one day (thats if you dont mind being seen in the company of a bright pink bug 😂)

VW Superbug 1974 (The project)
Toyota Hi-Lux 1993 (The workhorse & the occasional spot of fun in the mud 😵‍💫)
Kia Sorento 2005 (For practicality)
Yamaha Road Star XV1700 Midnight (For the REAL fun )

chippy Slammed & Awesome Dubber

94 posts · joined Jan 2010 · 25 Jan 2010, 9:45 pm

#759378

dont be scared to ask questions on here ....The is so much experience here to help u out! 😀

Pink VeeDub Learner Dubber

11 posts · joined Apr 2009 · 27 Jan 2010, 8:54 pm

#759699

chippy wrote:dont be scared to ask questions on here ....The is so much experience here to help u out! 😀

Thanks Chippy.

I'll definitely be asking plenty of questions in the near future.

Peter was a great help to get me started, but its going to be a project that will keep me busy for a while I think.

VW Superbug 1974 (The project)
Toyota Hi-Lux 1993 (The workhorse & the occasional spot of fun in the mud 😵‍💫)
Kia Sorento 2005 (For practicality)
Yamaha Road Star XV1700 Midnight (For the REAL fun )

71dub Officially Full-On Dubber

361 posts · joined Sep 2008 · 28 Jan 2010, 4:21 pm

#759812

ask as many questions as you like there is always someone that will have the knowledge to pass on

Pink VeeDub Learner Dubber

11 posts · joined Apr 2009 · 31 Jan 2010, 7:40 pm

#760437

I popped into Aussie VW performance on Saturday morning and got the first list of parts ordered. Hopefully in about a week the project can begin in earnest, then i'm sure i'll be asking all sorts of dumb ass questions 🤪

VW Superbug 1974 (The project)
Toyota Hi-Lux 1993 (The workhorse & the occasional spot of fun in the mud 😵‍💫)
Kia Sorento 2005 (For practicality)
Yamaha Road Star XV1700 Midnight (For the REAL fun )

chippy Slammed & Awesome Dubber

94 posts · joined Jan 2010 · 31 Jan 2010, 7:51 pm

#760441

have u got pics ??

Pink VeeDub Learner Dubber

11 posts · joined Apr 2009 · 20 Feb 2010, 7:16 pm

#763499

chippy wrote:have u got pics ??

better late than never I supose 😉

photos are from a few months ago when I first got her,

Hopefully I will be picking up all new rubbers, seat covers & a brand new dash sometime next week. (Dash was only $265!! instead of $325 to get the old one repaired & re-covered)

VW Superbug 1974 (The project)
Toyota Hi-Lux 1993 (The workhorse & the occasional spot of fun in the mud 😵‍💫)
Kia Sorento 2005 (For practicality)
Yamaha Road Star XV1700 Midnight (For the REAL fun )

jacky_moo Seriously Crusin Dubber

115 posts · joined Feb 2010 · 21 Feb 2010, 10:11 pm

#763691

Awesome Another Superbug drop top!!!

Looks like theres a few in melbourne
stute- 65 drop top
me - 74 drop top!
and yourself!

Keep up the good work be good to see how it turns out

schnell!! schnell!! schnell!! schnell!!

Pink VeeDub Learner Dubber

11 posts · joined Apr 2009 · 23 Feb 2010, 6:44 pm

#763983

jacky_moo wrote:Awesome Another Superbug drop top!!!

Looks like theres a few in melbourne
stute- 65 drop top
me - 74 drop top!
and yourself!

Keep up the good work be good to see how it turns out

Thanks.

Its just a shame about the colours isnt it 😂

VW Superbug 1974 (The project)
Toyota Hi-Lux 1993 (The workhorse & the occasional spot of fun in the mud 😵‍💫)
Kia Sorento 2005 (For practicality)
Yamaha Road Star XV1700 Midnight (For the REAL fun )

stute Commited Dubber

55 posts · joined Jan 2010 · 23 Feb 2010, 6:48 pm

#763986

Thats a bit racist isnt it? 😂

1960 Beetle. Splinter.

mczaf666 Casual Dubber

43 posts · joined Nov 2009 · 25 Feb 2010, 7:42 pm

#764423

G'day Paul,

Been in Monbulk long??...I grew up there and still know alot of people who are still there now.

Bugs looking great.

Pink VeeDub Learner Dubber

11 posts · joined Apr 2009 · 2 Mar 2010, 6:43 pm

#765441

mczaf666 wrote:G'day Paul,

Been in Monbulk long??...I grew up there and still know alot of people who are still there now.

Bugs looking great.

Been here 2 1/2 years now. I'm actually a pom that lived in Holland for 20 years before coming down under. As you well know Monbulk's full of clog wog's 😂

picked up new seat covers, & various rubbers yesterday, and replacement indicator & windscreen washer levers plus housing, 2nd hand steering wheel should be ready to pick up later this week.

Now I just need to find the time to get the motor block to Croydon to get it looked at.

getting there slowly.

VW Superbug 1974 (The project)
Toyota Hi-Lux 1993 (The workhorse & the occasional spot of fun in the mud 😵‍💫)
Kia Sorento 2005 (For practicality)
Yamaha Road Star XV1700 Midnight (For the REAL fun )