The last Hellbug

hellbugged · 2005-05-02T04:25:18+00:00

getting ready to assemble my engine, thought some of you would like to follow the process.gonna post some parts pics first and shall be adding text over the coming week .if anyone wants more detailed or comparison pics i'd be happy to do that too.yes i do like berg stuff but i am not an employee of their's,(sponsor maybe), nor am i trying to advertise gene berg,(i highly reccomend their service and products though) it just their products i am using. here goes... nos as21 (1991) bored for 90.5 by bergs (smoothest finish i've seen) will be tapping for full flow oil, welding extended oil pick up, spot facing for 15mm wrench size head stud nuts and washers. will post pics of these processes soon pictured is head stud kit ----- fuel pump block off------t3 block off, to be tapped for temp sender------ case assembly/conversion kit-----c.b cool tin-----dip stick temp sender-----pressure relief kit---- washingto anti shocker (attaches behind clutch arm to slow closing during drag style starts reducing stress to components its like a small shockie and very adjustable sorry nos no longer available, so ner!--- main bearings-----and adapter for pressure sender & oil light:duh 🥷🥷🥷

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

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johny rotten wrote:why ?

This could be one reason !!!

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STIDUB Over it.

1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 27 Jun 2010, 10:55 pm

#787349

"im selling it to finance the notch cos subie engines rock in vw's" 👍

whats bad enough in it to warrant the tear down??

Volkswagen Drivers Club of Queensland - member 🙂

STIDUB - yep its still a work in progress

Vwdcq club car racing/ and crashing while my bug isn't finished.

The above are personal views, no more, no less

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

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 27 Jun 2010, 10:56 pm

#787350

I reckon the 1776 and 5 speed into the "new" Rat car.........then put the old body shell onto an IRS pan with the mechanicals from the Hellbug 76 and go racing 😉

STIDUB Over it.

1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 27 Jun 2010, 10:58 pm

#787351

now that ive seen that pic... i see, ouch 🙁

Volkswagen Drivers Club of Queensland - member 🙂

STIDUB - yep its still a work in progress

Vwdcq club car racing/ and crashing while my bug isn't finished.

The above are personal views, no more, no less

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 27 Jun 2010, 11:08 pm

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Craig Torrens wrote:I reckon the 1776 and 5 speed into the "new" Rat car.........then put the old body shell onto an IRS pan with the mechanicals from the Hellbug 76 and go racing 😉

Jeez who's been feeding you info 🤪......now where was that roll cage group buy thread 🤓

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 27 Jun 2010, 11:16 pm

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hellbugged wrote:
Craig Torrens wrote:I reckon the 1776 and 5 speed into the "new" Rat car.........then put the old body shell onto an IRS pan with the mechanicals from the Hellbug 76 and go racing 😉
Jeez who's been feeding you info 🤪......now where was that roll cage group buy thread 🤓

What a plan mate.

Need to buy some Carillo's?

Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 5 Jul 2010, 8:02 pm

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"Ratsto"

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 10 Jul 2010, 11:02 pm

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been real busy, click on the pic above.....push push, want to race it at the VW spectacular 👍

actuallyskippingthespacebarwillsavemoretime,gottogo,mortodo 🤪

colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 10 Jul 2010, 11:51 pm

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Its looking mighty impressive. 🙂

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 11 Jul 2010, 12:01 am

#789846

👍👍👍

Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

vassy66T1 Wow ... are U reading this?

2,120 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 11 Jul 2010, 9:24 am

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The fungi on the rear window is my fav part 🙂

Will look cool

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 12 Jul 2010, 11:13 am

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justgotthemotorin...looksmad!

empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 Jul 2010, 12:11 pm

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Pic pic pic pic pic pic pic pic pic pic pic pic pic pic pic pic pic pic pic pic pic pic pic pic pic pic pic 😵

"If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you." - Anonymous 🥷

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 13 Jul 2010, 8:14 am

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stoopid slideshow has run out of capacity.....

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

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hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

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hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

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hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

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hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

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hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

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JVLRacing Custom Title Time!

1,100 posts · joined Mar 2007 · 13 Jul 2010, 11:19 am

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fuuuuk me....hell of a operation😎

sander288 "Bolt-on Master"

1,404 posts · joined Aug 2008 · 13 Jul 2010, 11:38 am

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noice work, going to be ready for Valla? (dare is ask...)

BMW R65 LS
1967 1300 Deluxe
Swing-axles FTW ❗

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 13 Jul 2010, 11:46 am

#790316

Busy dude, looks like you've worn out the roundtoit.

All this in what ......three days?

Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 13 Jul 2010, 9:43 pm

#790433

yeah thanx for all the help Johnny 😂

yes Valla (?)........i only sleep 5 hours a day anyhow Matt.

beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!

1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 13 Jul 2010, 10:27 pm

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Good one Damo! I love it when a plan comes together.

From your ole' mate Jeff

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 13 Jul 2010, 11:16 pm

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colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 14 Jul 2010, 12:02 am

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Gotta get the berg shifter in there 🙂

Looking fantastic Daimo. Did someone tell you that people on this forum love photos! Love it!

This may be a stupid question, but are you getting this rego'd?

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 14 Jul 2010, 7:54 am

#790471

pictures are the thing i like to see as well.......took a heap of the green one as i stripped it and they have been VERY handy for referencing where things are routed and mounted........

yeah shifter........gearbox won't work without it and the bush'z spot on........

rego ah huh 😍 when everything is ready and as long as they don't make me wash it 😵‍💫.........it's actually a very solid little car from out west, but yeah might need a clean up, maybe use the green guards, decent bumpers etc.... new panint? matt white? matt black? matt grey? red oxide? ......interestingly it has late pedal assembly with all the internals in the tunnel quite different to my other 60's beetles

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 14 Jul 2010, 8:43 am

#790477

Mate that pan is in unreal condition....you said 'late pedals' wtf ?? cast though? I presume you mean not roller ie. oval...Now I'm with it 😂

Good job.....what's with all the paint options....Matt this and Matt that......the new black 🙂

Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

mactaylor Custom Title Time!

1,005 posts · joined Aug 2007 · 14 Jul 2010, 8:45 am

#790478

Another beetle from the famed pell familly collection?

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