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fat-attack Casual Dubber

38 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·

#834286
Hey guys,

thought it was time I'd post some pictures up of my 1974 L-Bug. It was purchased in 1995 by my dad and brother, and has been in the family ever since!
It's been through a few engines swaps and a few other changes.
Specs to come!

Cheers,
Nick

As it is now...



Custom Dash...





2276cc...



PowerTune built 2180cc...



US Spec 2276cc Turbo...





More to come 🙅

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#834307
Hi

Nice car, love Aero 1303s. Is there any reason why your car needs two tachos?

Steve

benjicon Officially Full-On Dubber

266 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·

#834309
1303Steve wrote:Hi

Nice car, love Aero 1303s. Is there any reason why your car needs two tachos?

Steve
One is for reverse. 😂
No i'm not repainting it.

fat-attack Casual Dubber

38 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·

#834535
1303Steve wrote:Hi

Nice car, love Aero 1303s. Is there any reason why your car needs two tachos?

Steve
Originally couldn't get one working so got the monster. But it helps when under the loud pedal as the other tacho sits under the steering wheel.
Have taken the big one out currently. Its nicer with more vision over the dash now. 🙂 cheers Steve

Nick

ragged Just ask if you need HELP!

478 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·

#834544
The custom dash. Was that from the USA?

Thanks Dave

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#834583
I maybe wrong - but pretty sure Holzl made it
I know he has a/the mould at his place
Futue te ipsum!!!

Craig S Wolfsburg Wizard

635 posts · joined May 2008 ·

#834597
Bizarre wrote:I maybe wrong - but pretty sure Holzl made it
I know he has a/the mould at his place
Yep, was talking to him about something similar last week. I have to figure out first where I need the guages to be with my new seat and wheel combo.

Love the car by the way. Looking at that almost makes me want aero guards for mine.

What have you done with all the previous engines?

Will we see this at the Nationals in May?

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

alansvw Wolfsburg Wizard

426 posts · joined May 2005 ·

#834615
Yeah Richard now has the mold for the dash. I treat it like gold so it doesn't crack or anything. The original engine was sold with my old 73 bug. And the 2180cc power tune engine is going in my Dads (alansvw) 61 Ghia. Its a work in progress but should look really good.

Yes! will certainly be at nationals cant wait.

Thanks craig

Nick

Ollie Yeah Buddy

840 posts · joined Oct 2009 ·

#834704
Seeing as I happen to have a zillion photos of the car, I figured I'm put some more up!

Enjoy,
Ollie















Follow the Photo Fun:
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=95238

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cam070 Custom Title Time!

1,332 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·

#834752
Methinks Ollie has been bug stalking down at Pittwater

SuperOwen Fahrvergnugen

868 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·

#834884
How do you like the CB turbo setup? What size turbo are you running?
I just picked up the same header with the schwitzer s2a, wastegate etc and not sure what to put it on yet.

fat-attack Casual Dubber

38 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·

#835038
Hey Owen,
Yeah mate im running the Schwitzer s2a Cb setup. So far i have been very happy with the setup. With the larger capacity motor i find there is minimal lag. Also you will struggle to find a better sounding header and exhaust setup. Its a little loud but i like it 😎 You can always get there turbo muffler which bolts straight up and keep things quieter.

Few problems i have had are some blocked jets and water in the carbs. Will keep you posted.

What are your options to put it in? i think its a fairly universal turbo setup that will run well on most setups.

Cheers

SuperOwen Fahrvergnugen

868 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·

#837361
Not sure yet, either a mild engine around 2l but I keep thinking about trying a 1600 sized engine bult to rev really high, got a few crazy ideas.

SebastienPeek Custom Title Time!

1,657 posts · joined May 2011 ·

#852160
Sorry to drag up this thread again,
But this is seriously one nice looking L bug!

That PowerTune definitely looks good, I am thinking I want one in mine now!
The sold one, '73 VW 1303 - Zelda
The project, '74 VW 1303 - Gretl