Starting to do up 71 Superbug - require good mechanic names in SA for complete motor overhaul including wiring.
Then paint work and trim.
Dianna Learner Dubber
4 posts · joined Mar 2011 ·
Mechanics - SA
Aussie Dubbin Fahrvergnugen
895 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
Hi You might want to be a lot more specific...
What condition is the car in, how much do you need done// to what standard and how big is your budget...
Welsome and good luck.
PS if you have a budget in mind remember things always blow over budget
What condition is the car in, how much do you need done// to what standard and how big is your budget...
Welsome and good luck.
PS if you have a budget in mind remember things always blow over budget
Dianna Learner Dubber
4 posts · joined Mar 2011 ·
Beetle - 1600 motor with bore kit, runs OK but on last service one cylinder is causing problems, new exhaust required, currently has one pipe change back to two.
Original engine in beetle (1971 model) has done nearly 100,000 miles. Wiring touchy - lights can go on and off just going over a bump or touching light knob. Paint work - body in good condition with surface rust only. Looking at getting it running mechanically A! first then paint work down the track.
Original engine in beetle (1971 model) has done nearly 100,000 miles. Wiring touchy - lights can go on and off just going over a bump or touching light knob. Paint work - body in good condition with surface rust only. Looking at getting it running mechanically A! first then paint work down the track.
Lo-tech Casual Dubber
43 posts · joined Nov 2010 ·
Siggi and Steve at GHR Motors on Daws Rd are good people - you could do a lot worse than drop in there.
waveman1500 Also rides a Honda
1,346 posts · joined Dec 2009 ·
Yep, GHR Motors are very good, as are the blokes at Volksfactory in Holden Hill. I've never been to any of the others.
68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Best to go to VW mechanics for wiring... as VW did their own thing when it comes to wiring, so someone who knows about it will work out cheaper..Dianna wrote:Starting to do up 71 Superbug - require good mechanic names in SA for complete motor overhaul including wiring.
Then paint work and trim.
most beetles these days have had wiring problems as the wire is old and some of it will need replacing..
Headlamp switch may need replacing... but its usually loose wires and bad connections and the fuse box really needs to be replaced or cleaned up like new...
Same with engine overhaul... Mechanics who know VW engines.
cheers from NSW
Lee
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---
waveman1500 Also rides a Honda
1,346 posts · joined Dec 2009 ·
I don't know about that Lee. I've found that most VW shops in Adelaide get their wiring done for them by a mobile auto electrician. GHR certainly do, as Steve recommended me the mobile guy who they use. I found that his work was good and rates were reasonable, although he didn't seem to have any particular knowledge. Volksfactory also refused to do problem-solving type work on wiring when I asked, as they said that they normally get it done by and auto sparky.
In my experience, auto electricians can work on any type of car equally well without experience as they tend to work backwards from first principles. They never consult a wiring diagram and rarely assume something based on prior knowledge. This may sound time consuming, but it's how they're trained to work and I've never been unhappy with the quality or price of the job. I've gotten some work done at Razz's Auto Electrical on South Road a few times and been happy.
In my experience, auto electricians can work on any type of car equally well without experience as they tend to work backwards from first principles. They never consult a wiring diagram and rarely assume something based on prior knowledge. This may sound time consuming, but it's how they're trained to work and I've never been unhappy with the quality or price of the job. I've gotten some work done at Razz's Auto Electrical on South Road a few times and been happy.
peter87 Officially Full-On Dubber
259 posts · joined Mar 2012 ·
If you are still looking for someone to rewire your beetle, i took mine to A & T on grange road. The guy has had mine for three days and is keeping everything simple and cheap.
nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk
2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·
?????- I thing the wrong muscle is being worked on.
Governor Wolfsburg Wizard
414 posts · joined Nov 2008 ·
I think sometimes people make stuff up just so they can post?
Wiring is wiring, it's not specific to VW? Any auto electrician will be able to sort your problems out.
Also if you need an engine rebuild, interior and paint and bodywork it might be cheaper to buy a beetle that has had all this done already, otherwise you could be looking at figures over $10k
Wiring is wiring, it's not specific to VW? Any auto electrician will be able to sort your problems out.
Also if you need an engine rebuild, interior and paint and bodywork it might be cheaper to buy a beetle that has had all this done already, otherwise you could be looking at figures over $10k
Pumba Veteran Volks Folk
2,138 posts · joined Jan 2007 ·
😂nbturbo wrote:?????- I thing the wrong muscle is being worked on.
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waveman1500 Also rides a Honda
1,346 posts · joined Dec 2009 ·
Holy thread dredge Batman! Back to the top of the boards after 11 months of silence!