Always best to start with a clean base 😎
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=80192
Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
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RESTORATION BEGINS....
BeetleJuice Officially Full-On Dubber
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THat'll look good when finished!!! Now hurry up!😂
Are you putting in a T4 Stroker with 13plugs??😎
Are you putting in a T4 Stroker with 13plugs??😎
FringeDweller
58camper Wolfsburg Wizard
591 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Craig,
I have a nice clean bog standard 1300cc that might do the trick and stop you twisting the spring plates when you put your boot into it.😂
Will follow the resto with interest.
Well done
countrybuggybill
I have a nice clean bog standard 1300cc that might do the trick and stop you twisting the spring plates when you put your boot into it.😂
Will follow the resto with interest.
Well done
countrybuggybill
Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
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Thanks Bill...........but I reckon Beetlejuice may have the right idea !😀
More photo's this Friday.
More photo's this Friday.
ztnoo Insano Dub Head
730 posts · joined Aug 2007 ·
Craig,
Looks like an outstanding start to the project!
What a difference this method makes....and it's my understanding this is much less abrasive in term of removing rust and scale and preserving much more of the original metal.
The before and after pics are very impressive.
You are going to have an excellent base to prime and finish.
👍
Regards,
Steve
Looks like an outstanding start to the project!
What a difference this method makes....and it's my understanding this is much less abrasive in term of removing rust and scale and preserving much more of the original metal.
The before and after pics are very impressive.
You are going to have an excellent base to prime and finish.
👍
Regards,
Steve
Fine tuning the proper daily ratio of Maxwell House to Bacardi 151.........
* Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia !
Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·
Updated photo's are now on the below link.
http://www.advancedsodablasting.com/vw_country_buggy
Its now at the restorers for some TLC..............and let me tell you this restorer is bloody good with metal fabrication and panel work so I'm excited to finally see it progressing 👍
http://www.advancedsodablasting.com/vw_country_buggy
Its now at the restorers for some TLC..............and let me tell you this restorer is bloody good with metal fabrication and panel work so I'm excited to finally see it progressing 👍
Brian Officially Full-On Dubber
263 posts · joined Jun 2007 ·
Monster garage ??
Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·
No...........Rebel Restorations on the Central Coast.
58camper Wolfsburg Wizard
591 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Craig,
Good stuff, watching the resto with interest.
What was the name of that crowd that did the handbrake cables for you some years ago.?
countrybuggybill
Good stuff, watching the resto with interest.
What was the name of that crowd that did the handbrake cables for you some years ago.?
countrybuggybill
ztnoo Insano Dub Head
730 posts · joined Aug 2007 ·
Craig,
You are off to a fantastic start....and I might add you appear to sparing no expense at getting off on the right foot from the beginning.
I am following this with great interest also.
Can you give us a ball park figure on what all that prep working is costing you? Please understanding I'm not trying to pry or be unduly nosey.....just curious as to what an outstanding start such as this might run.
Looks like all the big stuff is getting done. You plan the same treatment on all the smaller parts as well?
Regards,
Steve
You are off to a fantastic start....and I might add you appear to sparing no expense at getting off on the right foot from the beginning.
I am following this with great interest also.
Can you give us a ball park figure on what all that prep working is costing you? Please understanding I'm not trying to pry or be unduly nosey.....just curious as to what an outstanding start such as this might run.
Looks like all the big stuff is getting done. You plan the same treatment on all the smaller parts as well?
Regards,
Steve
Fine tuning the proper daily ratio of Maxwell House to Bacardi 151.........
* Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia !
Brian Officially Full-On Dubber
263 posts · joined Jun 2007 ·
you need to use early T2 cables shortened , u can swage new threads on the end easily at a Chandlers
Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
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some progress shots.
New inner panel being fitted (Thanks to CB John for the new panel).
New inner panel being fitted (Thanks to CB John for the new panel).
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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
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All the spot welds are in the exact same position from the orginal panel, this was achieved by using a stencil to copy their location.
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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
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new petrol tank support...
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new outer guard was fabricated as the original was........well not good enough!
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11CAB If ya got it....Baja it
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Looking good 🙂
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68 Country Buggy (KO 367)
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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
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a new 'edge' to provide a nice sharp line as per original as the old one was butchered by a previous owner.
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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
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looks 100% better with the replacement edge/lip.
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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
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certainly helps starting with a 99% rust free CB, but the $ still add up for body work. I have told them there is to be NO filler in this car, so all dents/panels etc are being prepared using "old school" panel beating.........and thats what this CB deserves😎
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Cheers..........getting there !11CAB wrote:Looking good 🙂
11CAB If ya got it....Baja it
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I need to get started on mine, but have too many other buggy projects
65 Meyers Manx
68 Country Buggy (KO 367)
68 Country Buggy (KO 669)
68 Country Buggy (KO 789)
68 Country Buggy (KO 815)
68 Baja Bug
76 Baja Kombi Twincab
68 Country Buggy (KO 367)
68 Country Buggy (KO 669)
68 Country Buggy (KO 789)
68 Country Buggy (KO 815)
68 Baja Bug
76 Baja Kombi Twincab
ztnoo Insano Dub Head
730 posts · joined Aug 2007 ·
Craig,
Remarkable job.
Very very nice.
You are going to have a real jewel of a CB when you are finished.
Steve
Remarkable job.
Very very nice.
You are going to have a real jewel of a CB when you are finished.
Steve
Fine tuning the proper daily ratio of Maxwell House to Bacardi 151.........
* Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia !
Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
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Cheers Steve......yes I'm hoping for a 'jewel', it will certainly cost the price of one !!
Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
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Motor is now getting a freshen up.....staying original spec 1300cc.👍
58camper Wolfsburg Wizard
591 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Craig,
Good stuff.
Looking forward to the outcome as I bet you are as well.
countrybuggybill
Good stuff.
Looking forward to the outcome as I bet you are as well.
countrybuggybill
ztnoo Insano Dub Head
730 posts · joined Aug 2007 ·
Craig,
Any new pics of your project would be much appreciated by all here at the forum.
Anything forthcoming?
Cheers!
😉
Regards,
Steve
Any new pics of your project would be much appreciated by all here at the forum.
Anything forthcoming?
Cheers!
😉
Regards,
Steve
Fine tuning the proper daily ratio of Maxwell House to Bacardi 151.........
* Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia !
Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l
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your kidding...........right??? 🤖Craig Torrens wrote:.....staying original spec 1300cc.👍
😂
Futue te ipsum!!!
Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
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hehe.....yeah i must be getting old !Bizarre wrote:your kidding...........right??? 🤖Craig Torrens wrote:.....staying original spec 1300cc.👍
😂
Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
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I pulled the old CB motor apart today, and I'm glad I decided to freshen her up 😉
Looks like it has done a LOT of miles, but overall in good condition. The bottom end has never been apart before, but it has recently had a new mahle 1300 P&B kit installed. Heads are not cracked, but will need new guides and valves.
So now its time to make the 1300 like new 👍
Looks like it has done a LOT of miles, but overall in good condition. The bottom end has never been apart before, but it has recently had a new mahle 1300 P&B kit installed. Heads are not cracked, but will need new guides and valves.
So now its time to make the 1300 like new 👍
Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
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I found this photo today............its what under the front guard looked like before the work began!
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