You may have seen me posting WTB a 67 bug then I went to a 70 bug. Yesterday I picked up a 69 bug that i found on carsales.com.au.
The car is fairly original and clean although it does have upgraded type 3 brakes with discs on the front, a 1600 twin port motor, EMPI shifter and new shocks.
The car also has Ford telstar bucket seats in the front.
I plan to keep it fairly stock looking except a new set of wheels most likely EMPI 8 spokes Falken 195 tyres, lowered front suspension and a whole new interior.
Today I gave it a good clean and tinkered here (First thing to go was the demister on the back window) and there, next weekend will see a polish and waxing
Tomorrow the car is off to Adam at Raw Auto Works for an assessment, tune up and some minor works so I can register it ASAP.
Long term plans are for a respray in the same colour and some work to the motor as well as new rubbers and a few accessories. I already have an order ready to go at classic VW.
Today I took my dub to Raw Auto Werks for servicing and a few fixes so it can be registered.
Adam and Mick did a fantastic job and went over my 69 and kept working until 8.30 pm tonight. If anyone lives in Sydney i highly recommend there work and both are great guys.
As for what they charged me I am so happy with the cost and the workmanship. I will be returning the 69 in the near future for a new front beam, rust repairs to the doors as well as a few other things.
and its great to hear of the great service provided by a company like Raw....you often dont hear about good service like that! Well done Adam and Mick!!
by the way, your bug looks great after the polish and wax....I'll bet your arms are hurting now!! 😂
took the wife out for a drive today and she was quite impressed on how well Rosie drove and handled. We did around 60 km's today and she didn't miss a beat (the car that is).
I dropped into Super Cheap and bought a replacement aerial and some new wipers, been a great weekend and lots of improvements to the car.
Thanks Ryan yes I'm happy with my new baby (Rosie)
This is my second Beetle my first was 30 years ago when I bought my first car which was a 67 model.
Yesterday I was the guy in the super cheap auto advertisement that comes home with a car full lol except i left the new sound system behind until i pay it off.
Next to occur is a new set of wheels and tyres then lowered front end. hopefully soon after a new interior then that it for a while
Finky wrote:Thats a grate looking car! I love the old radio, But I also dont like the seats very much. It needs a stock interior.
Thanks Finky the seats will stay but will be recovered when i get the whole interior done later in the year. My first priority is a new set of wheels and the front end lowered, then a new sound system then carpet and new vinyl through out
I think I'm usually more partial to the look of Supers, but your bug (Rosie?) is just so pretty and clean!
Many people second look a beetle, but I'm sure I and most other people could stare at your bug all day👍
Cheers
2.0slow 92 MK2
Made in Germany, Assembled in Africa, 'Migrated' to Australia
thanks Ryan, she is coming along nicely considering i have only had her 4 weeks. I am really impatient for the wheels and tyres but have to wait until July which will give me time to see my options for tyres at the Nationals next month.
I am also starting to wonder if i should get some different bars. I do like the clean look though.
Drove the car to pick up my new plates then do a little shopping, had a women next to me in the car park comment on how nice Rosie is lol. Came back told my wife i had a chick magnet only problem is the chick was about 60 lol
Car is looking good and the women love it. What more can you ask for (dont answer that ;-)
I have had my car for over 2 years and I still have never driven a VW Beetle on the street. Only drove mine around a car park when I first got it. Am I in for a big shock ❓❓❓❓❓
Keep the updates coming as you progress.
Kev
I thought rebuilding a VW would be cheap - Shit I was wrong, just don't let the wife know !!!!
Camo wrote:Car is looking good and the women love it. What more can you ask for (dont answer that ;-)
I have had my car for over 2 years and I still have never driven a VW Beetle on the street. Only drove mine around a car park when I first got it. Am I in for a big shock ❓❓❓❓❓
Keep the updates coming as you progress.
Kev
Kev,
I gotta tell you my other car is a 2008 Commodore SV6 and I find the beetle more fun to drive and it seems to handle as good as the commodore lol maybe i'm being biased but it certainly can navigate roundabouts better.
I'm sure once I put wider wheels on the car and lower the front that it will improve further
Thanks Mickey yes Rosie is pretty special. Hopefully over the weekend I will look for somewhere else to install the head unit maybe even under the dash or in the glove box
