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Ollie Yeah Buddy

840 posts · joined Oct 2009 ·

#854697
Third time lucky, right?

Well, that's what I'm hoping for! After two failed attempts at building up a Bug (the first had severe engine problems and the second one I killed) I'm planning on building this one up to be a tough street bug with some power to match the look I'm going for!

The car in question is a '69 1500 Bug with a new respray and little-to-no rust. I had a decent dig around after I brought it home and could only find a smidgin under the battery and a small bubble on the bonnet - Huzzah!











Although I do love Single Port Madness, I've gone ahead and bought myself a slightly larger engine...



Specs:
- 2276cc
- 10:1 Compression
- 044 Heads
- FK87 Cam
- 48IDA Webers
- 1 5/8th Sindwinder Muffler


I'm still deciding on a gearbox to tame the beast, so I shall keep all updated on that decision!

First port of call however is the boat-like stance at the front end!

So, I've booked it into see the boys at RAW in the next week or so get the front end lowered and narrowed 2". I'm keeping the rear as is, as I'm planning on adding some Chrome/Polished Fuch's on it when money permits. As for the wheels at the moment, I'm swapping the front set with some original wheels and stretching a slightly skinnier tire onto it.

Let me know what y'all think, and I'll keep everyone updated with pictures!

Cheers,
Ollie
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beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!

1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·

#854713
Nice one Ollie.
From your ole' mate Jeff

Pumba Veteran Volks Folk

2,138 posts · joined Jan 2007 ·

#854714
I like it looks very clean and nice colour combo,back sits good just need the front down a little.
cheers shane.
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shokwave2 Officially Full-On Dubber

289 posts · joined Mar 2010 ·

#854745
Love the colour! That's what i eventually want to paint mine (in a few years). Nice score on the engine. IMO some black rims would like nice with that colour. That's what i would do. Keep us updated.

Ollie Yeah Buddy

840 posts · joined Oct 2009 ·

#854759
^^ Mmm could be something to think about! I've been playing around on BugSelecta so I'm trying to work out which way to go with the wheels!
Empi 8s are up there as well
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cam070 Custom Title Time!

1,332 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·

#854791
Ollie great to see you are back in the game. Keep us posted on your progress. And btw nice score she looks in great nick.

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#854794
Good to see you back in a bug again Ollie 👍

Just check your chassis number too, you may find it's another 70, 69s had the metal strip across the dash, cable operated front heaters and a non vented decklid if all that hasnt been swapped.

Ollie Yeah Buddy

840 posts · joined Oct 2009 ·

#854831
Ah Sweet I'll have a gander tomorrow and report back, cheers Joel.
She's running nicely at the moment but I can tell there are little tweaks that can be fixed so I might have a fiddle over the week and try getting it running a little smoother
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HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#854842
Couldn't help noticing the 'fat' wallet on the seat, Ollie.............was that BEFORE you bought that engine?😁
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

t_tuffnut Wolfsburg Wizard

425 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#854908
That will dress up the engine bay nicely! The only part of the car that looks sub par at the moment.

Will you need to get it engineered with that beast in the back?
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Ollie Yeah Buddy

840 posts · joined Oct 2009 ·

#854913
Absolutely I will!

Will I? Another question altogether...

No in all seriousness it's my weekender so I'll get it all done and then get it engineered eventually when I have money again.
That said it doesn't have an engine number stamped onto it yet...
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BeetleJuice Officially Full-On Dubber

350 posts · joined Sep 2006 ·

#854914
Nice looking Bug!😎

What's the go with narrowing the front beam? Isn't that making the handling dangerous?

Are you putting big wheels on?

I can understand the lowering.
FringeDweller

Ollie Yeah Buddy

840 posts · joined Oct 2009 ·

#854919
Narrowing it only slightly so that in time I can comfortably fit some wider wheels in time (possibly Fuch's)
I didn't want to go anything more than 2" as I think it would start to affect the handling, so I figured 2" was a decent compromise?
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Ollie Yeah Buddy

840 posts · joined Oct 2009 ·

#855974
Quick update, Car went into RAW this morning for the front to be lowered and narrowed. Going a 135 stretch on the front, so it should look nice and tough
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1916baja Custom Title Time!

1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 ·

#856062
Sweet bug! any specs on the new motor??

Camo Custom Title Time!

1,936 posts · joined Oct 2007 ·

#856075
How did I miss seeing your new car in the last week, as I am on here every day.

Looks like a real sweet ride and I like the look of the wheels as they are. I think lowered at the front will make all the difference to the appearance.

Look forward to seeing the updated photos when you get the car back from Raw.

Congratulations, Kev

P.S. Didn't you own a citrus coloured bug, I thought that look great also.
I thought rebuilding a VW would be cheap - Shit I was wrong, just don't let the wife know !!!!

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cam070 Custom Title Time!

1,332 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·

#856079
Ollie wrote:Quick update, Car went into RAW this morning for the front to be lowered and narrowed. Going a 135 stretch on the front, so it should look nice and tough
When does it come back Ollie? We want to see what she looks like sitting closer to terra firmer

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#856084
Nice one Ollie 👍
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Ollie Yeah Buddy

840 posts · joined Oct 2009 ·

#856117
SebastienPeek wrote:Ollie!

Looks beautiful! Can't wait to see this new stance.

Have you given her/him a name yet? :P
Ha well, I'm tossing up between two:

Lucky or 'Sleeping Beauty' 😂 still undecided! What're you reckon?
Sweet bug! any specs on the new motor??
The onlys specs I know of are:

- 2276cc
- 10:1 Compression
- 044 Heads
- FK87 Cam
- 48IDA Webers
- 1 5/8th Sindwinder Muffler

I bought it off a trusted friend, so it should be a smooth runner. If not, I can always work on it!
How did I miss seeing your new car in the last week, as I am on here every day.
Looks like a real sweet ride and I like the look of the wheels as they are. I think lowered at the front will make all the difference to the appearance.
Look forward to seeing the updated photos when you get the car back from Raw.
Congratulations, Kev

P.S. Didn't you own a citrus coloured bug, I thought that look great also.
Cheers Kev, I'm pysched to get it back soon - just need to find some time off work to go and pick it up when it's all ready to rock n' roll.

And Yeah I used to own a sweet little 70's green dub with earlier guards and a 1835cc. Regret selling that almost every day, but hey, I'll just have to make this one better!
Nice one Ollie 👍
Cheers Mat, It's looking like a long road but I'm looking forward to the challanges!
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Ollie Yeah Buddy

840 posts · joined Oct 2009 ·

#856118
cam070 wrote:
Ollie wrote:Quick update, Car went into RAW this morning for the front to be lowered and narrowed. Going a 135 stretch on the front, so it should look nice and tough
When does it come back Ollie? We want to see what she looks like sitting closer to terra firmer
Should be back tomorrow or the next day - Friday at the latest 🙂 Bought myself a Canon 600D the other day too (i'm so broke) so I'll take some snaps and post them up asap 🙂
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cam070 Custom Title Time!

1,332 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·

#856248
Haha you might be broke but you can take as many pics of your bug and pist them here and it won't cost you a thing. Keep up the good work Ollie.

Ollie Yeah Buddy

840 posts · joined Oct 2009 ·

#856971
Alright so a quick sneak peak at the new stance!

I'll post up some more pictures when I get the chance, but here is one to keep those interested happy 🙂

The boys at RAW did a fantastic job and I couldn't recommend them more!

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SebastienPeek Custom Title Time!

1,657 posts · joined May 2011 ·

#856991
Ollie!

Looking good, definitely reckon it is a "Lucky" 😉

Have you noticed any massive differences in handling? Looks like you've narrowed the front beam, or is that just me?
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Camo Custom Title Time!

1,936 posts · joined Oct 2007 ·

#857024
Ollie,

looking heaps better now the front is down, but try and picture it with a wheel filling out the guard like on the rear 😉

I guess you cant run the original front tyre as it would rub on the inside edge ❓

What's next on the agenda ❓

Kev
I thought rebuilding a VW would be cheap - Shit I was wrong, just don't let the wife know !!!!

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Eatsleepvw Learner Dubber

11 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·

#857047
Lookin good Vern! 😁

cam070 Custom Title Time!

1,332 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·

#857054
Nice Ollie, just needs some wheels and tyres to fill those guards. Keep up the progress reports.

Ollie Yeah Buddy

840 posts · joined Oct 2009 ·

#857092
Cheers guys, im pretty stoked with it!

Seb the handling is fairly similar- nice and tight now though!

As for the wheel spacing, im actually kind of liking the missing space so Ill stick with it for a while until I go Fuchs down the line 😀
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- '69 1500 Beetle (The Mean One)