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DylanTheDubber Custom Title Time!

1,252 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#806241
hahah yeah steve the wing looks madd it goes with the areos and buldge rear valance, you definatly on the same wave lenth as me with this project everything so far i like , Engine , Wheels , Body kit and parts , air con design and much more i love it all. keep it up steve looks phatt mean lookin supa 75 L

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Jak Rizzo Insano Dub Head

837 posts · joined Apr 2004 ·

#806255
1303Steve wrote:Hi

I'm always looking for things to use from other cars for use on my bug, I have a Kia or Hyundai fold out cup holder.

Steve
please show us the cup holder, I'm not joking.

Jak

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#806272
Hi

The real go fast goodies are coming out now, dual cup holders.

I'm going to mount this on the centre base of the dash I think or maybe under the glove box.

Its from a Daewoo, I bought it on eBay ages ago.

Thanks for the kind words Dylan and everyone else.

Steve

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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#806296
1303Steve wrote:Hi

I'm always looking for things to use from other cars for use on my bug, I have a Kia or Hyundai fold out cup holder.
Maybe I can blame you then for being a bad influence
I already get the digs about it being less VW every day 🙄

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#806338
Hi

I'm a bad influence on you Joel, just blame me in future.

Ian I have one of those cup holders already from CIP, it doesn't show it in the photos but its mostly made of wood.

Steve

Birdman Wolfsburg Wizard

428 posts · joined May 2010 ·

#806339
I was eyeing off the cup holder in my wifes accent just the other day. Should fit in the buldge that the ash tray occupies.

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#806377
Hi

Like my favourite serial killer Dexter I like to drink and eat while I drive, my Hi Lux has really cool single ones and my really old Hi Lux had dual ones sort of like the Daewoo one above.

I think that I've hit a bit of interest fro VW owners, the cup holder photos have been down loaded 40+ times.

Steve

Jak Rizzo Insano Dub Head

837 posts · joined Apr 2004 ·

#806392
1303Steve wrote:the cup holder photos have been down loaded 40+ times.

Steve
yeh , that was me😂

jak

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#808092
Hi

On another thread I found a company that sells DIN radio panels, they have heaps of different cup holders go to http://www.aerpro.com

Steve

Craig S Wolfsburg Wizard

635 posts · joined May 2008 ·

#808103
I'm liking this one:

http://www.aerpro.com/list.php?pcode=FP9009&cat_name=in-dash+mounting+kits&cat_no=9&product_name=Universal+Pocket+with+Drink+Holder+&+Drawer&cat_sno=

Just think, a centre console with a few guages, your stereo and then this little drawer with some cup holders. Sweet 🙂

Shame you can't see how good the cup holders would be 🙁

Craig
1969 Beetle - June
1974 L Bug - Gwendolyn
2002 Bora V6 4Motion - Anita

ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell

3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 ·

#808155
Whats all this talk about cup holders .
Do you all drink Café Latte
😂🤪😂🤪😂
😂🤪😂🤪😂
car forums. where a lot of peoples good intentions end up taking a good old car off the road forever never ever to see the road again. 🥲

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#808161
They must do
cos I know stubbies slip straight through the bottom

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#808177
Craig S wrote:I'm liking this one:

http://www.aerpro.com/list.php?pcode=FP9009&cat_name=in-dash+mounting+kits&cat_no=9&product_name=Universal+Pocket+with+Drink+Holder+&+Drawer&cat_sno=

Just think, a centre console with a few guages, your stereo and then this little drawer with some cup holders. Sweet 🙂

Shame you can't see how good the cup holders would be 🙁

Craig
🙅

did you break a nail while ironing your last blouse?!

cup holders?

give your beetle to me. I don't need cup holders... I lived without gloveboxes in my car for years.
"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/

Craig S Wolfsburg Wizard

635 posts · joined May 2008 ·

#808216
Hey Pete,

Last I checked your job (and your previous job) didn't require you to get up early in the morning and sit in traffic for a long time. Must've been a shock for you this year having to get up early enough to get a child to school 🙂 Some of us appreciate our morning coffee to make us human when we get to work 🤓

Perhaps if you added cup holders you'd like your car so much you'd stop trying to sell it????? 😏

And BTW, you're not getting my Beetle, you'd only do evil things to it, Gwendolyn knows she's safe with me.
1969 Beetle - June
1974 L Bug - Gwendolyn
2002 Bora V6 4Motion - Anita

matara Custom Title Time!

1,342 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#808278
Steve,

Don't put a Daewoo cup holder in your dub, get one of these instead that slot into your ashtray from mooneyes in Japan:-





Car is looking good Steve, I like the 911 inspired snorkel on the wing.

Cheers

Steve

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#808308
Just a bummer those ones dont work in Lbug ashtrays

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#808544
Craig S wrote:Hey Pete,

Last I checked your job (and your previous job) didn't require you to get up early in the morning and sit in traffic for a long time. Must've been a shock for you this year having to get up early enough to get a child to school 🙂 Some of us appreciate our morning coffee to make us human when we get to work 🤓

Perhaps if you added cup holders you'd like your car so much you'd stop trying to sell it????? 😏

And BTW, you're not getting my Beetle, you'd only do evil things to it, Gwendolyn knows she's safe with me.
It was a shock and I've decided never to do it again 🤘

If cupholders and power windows (owned!) are your biggest concerns you need to decide if you want a beetle or a camry... oh that's right, you already have one...

...and you're right, I would do something evil to your beetle 👍 coz I'm sick of waiting for you to do something...

BTW, if you wanna hit me up for being soft, you might like to take into consideration the lack of stereo, sound proofing, doors, and a heater that takes 15 mins to warm up... and lets not even talk about the rearvision mirrors that don't seem to work at all. I consider somewhere to put my wallet and phone a luxury. Everything else is just extra weight to slow you down....
"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#811979
Hi

I already have a cup holder for an L bug, I bought it from CIP, it works OK but is a bit big & clunky when not in the dash and I like using my ashtray for storage.

I'm taking the body off the pan again in a few days and then its going to get soda blasted and then off to the beater.

One of the jobs I need to do is fit the new "air con" front apron. As can be seen it comes with pre-installed rust, that's why I like idea of Mexican seals.

Steve

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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#812585
Hi

OK body off the pan now, no surprises which is good, the car body has not been on the road or track since 1983 so that would be expected.

I need to finish a few things off then its off to get blasted and painted, then I can concentrate on the pan.

Steve

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#812602
1303Steve wrote:As can be seen it comes with pre-installed rust, that's why I like idea of Mexican seals.
I hope VW sacked whoever designed the seal / clip thing that holds that rust

I cry every time I see some one do a fantastic build and they have kept the original trim 🙅

As for cup holder I have one that was custom made for the tunnel and sits in front of the shifter 👍
Futue te ipsum!!!

ricola Wolfsburg Wizard

437 posts · joined Feb 2003 ·

#812619
Hi Steve,
How are the sway-a-way axles? I'm just at the point of ordering them now. I think I should bite the bullet and get G50 size axles and stubs rather than using he carrera 4 trans end flanges and type 2/944 axles and CVs. Any recommendation for suppliers? Were you happy with the final length? I'm hoping I can get away with a standard length...
Rich
PS Are you still on the same email? I wasn't sure when you said about having this thread instead of the old build page...
http://www.ricola.co.uk

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#812665
Hi Rich

The axles seem to fit up OK with heaps of splines, I put some tape on them so that they didn't get scratched, paint lifted off where bit of painted over rust was.

I bought mine via a local guy, I think he got them from the USA from a guy called ugly.

I cant remember the length now but they wouldn't likely be anything like a standard Porsche length.

I've sent a PM with my new email

Steve

Ben386 Officially Full-On Dubber

244 posts · joined Apr 2010 ·

#813006
Awsome stuff Steve!

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#813206
Hi

Body has been soda blasted and is now at Cooltop Smash in Peakhurst getting the body prepared for paint, this weeks colour is Porsche Blood Orange, I don't think that I will change my mind again.

Mobile Soda blasting did a fantastic job, no warps etc, really nice guy to deal with.
0414 445 337 or (02) 8764 8272 enquiries@mobilesodablastingnsw.com.au
4A/78 Gibson Avenue, Padstow NSW 2211
www.mobilesodablastingnsw.com.au/

Steve

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SuperOwen Fahrvergnugen

868 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·

#813848
If you dont mind me asking how much did the soda blasting cost? Did it show up any more repairs required before paint?

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#813852
Hi

It was $900 but that didn't include mudguards or engine lid. Its a very gentle process it even left the factory seam sealer in the drip rails, it wont remove rust or thick nicky.

This body has not been driven since 1983, there was no rust at all in the rear window area.

The finished photos don't do it justice, the finish looks like you see in the factory assembly line photos.

Old repairs can be seen as a different shade to the rest of the body.

I've just been around at the panel beaters rust treating all the bits I welded in firewall area with some product from Wurth, now on with pan.

Steve

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#813860
great steve

Keep that ball rolling, looking forward to this one