Project Lucky- Gettin' Creative...

Ollie · 2011-07-31T07:22:49+00:00

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

1916baja Custom Title Time!

1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 · 15 Aug 2011, 6:42 am

#857174

Nice! i like the narrowed look....

Ollie Yeah Buddy

840 posts · joined Oct 2009 · 30 Aug 2011, 10:30 pm

#859640

Alright time for an update (of sorts).
I bought a Canon 600D the other week, and I figured that instead of shooting some pictures I could get creative!
I didn't spend too long on it (around an hour all up for shooting and editing) but put together and little sneak-peak of the car.

Many more to come once I get some more spare time/get better at shooting...

http://vimeo.com/28349770

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- '70 1500 Beetle (The Clean One)
- '76 1300 Beetle (The In-between One)
- '69 1500 Beetle (The Mean One)

qarnita Learner Dubber

16 posts · joined Jul 2011 · 31 Aug 2011, 9:51 am

#859684

Hey Ollie im only new here but like the look of the car.Also like the video.Congrats.

also will you be selling the old motor when you upgrade?

Ollie Yeah Buddy

840 posts · joined Oct 2009 · 31 Aug 2011, 11:36 am

#859692

Cheers mate, welcome to the forum!

I'm not too sure what I'm doing with the engine at this point, are you in the market for one?

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- '70 1500 Beetle (The Clean One)
- '76 1300 Beetle (The In-between One)
- '69 1500 Beetle (The Mean One)

bstan100 Learner Dubber

7 posts · joined Apr 2010 · 31 Aug 2011, 4:23 pm

#859713

Hi Ollie, I'm another newbie on the forum, just watched the video, Love the stance, wicked.👍

vicelore Officially Full-On Dubber

254 posts · joined Feb 2010 · 31 Aug 2011, 4:32 pm

#859715

Dude that stance is 1000x better.. Love the narrow look.. I wouldnt touch it.

Cheers Vice.

Currently driving my 1st VW.. 67 type 3 1600..And loving it..

surfpig Officially Full-On Dubber

253 posts · joined Aug 2011 · 31 Aug 2011, 4:55 pm

#859717

Looks sweet narrowed and lowered man.

Is it lowered at all at the back? One spline?

Im so happy I could just shit.

OldTimer Seriously Crusin Dubber

199 posts · joined May 2009 · 31 Aug 2011, 5:58 pm

#859727

I'm with bstan100, vicelore and surfpig. Don't touch the stance.

Do you think you could clean up that front bumper? I don't mind Rats when they are Rats, but yours is so nice and that bumper is ruining the whole look.

Love the video too - nice angles, nice location, nice camera and nice car. keep 'em coming.

Old Timer

air is cool, but air-cooled is cooler!
1967 Aussie Built Type 1 1915 Deluxe

Aussie Dubbin Fahrvergnugen

895 posts · joined Jul 2008 · 31 Aug 2011, 8:17 pm

#859757

Mate nice work you have got a sweet looking ride. Me i'm more of a fill the guards look, but i like what youre going for. NO hurry up, get those front tyres stripped off and take those wheels to a bead blaster and powder coater, White yeah.

Cheers

'68 BUG build(Racing)
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=85509
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http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=88798
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http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=88799&page=1#pid826884

Ollie Yeah Buddy

840 posts · joined Oct 2009 · 1 Sep 2011, 12:22 am

#859805

Cheers for the comments guys!

Old Timer that's on the list of things to do 🙂 I couldn't agree more!
Aussie That's also on the list as well, I've been Enquiring locally and have found a great place to get it done 🙂

I'm glad to see all y'all new forum members coming out of the woodwork! Feel free to ask any questions, me and everyone on here would be happy to answer!

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- '69 1500 Beetle (The Mean One)

qarnita Learner Dubber

16 posts · joined Jul 2011 · 1 Sep 2011, 10:20 am

#859817

Yeh im after a goin 1500 motor to put in mine.Let me know if you wanna sell or if anyone has a good motor sittin around.

Ollie Yeah Buddy

840 posts · joined Oct 2009 · 1 Sep 2011, 12:11 pm

#859825

I don't think mine will be of value as I may have to take bits and pieces from it- but pop up a wtb thread in the parts section and I'm sure you'll have some luck!

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gerggl Wolfsburg Wizard

447 posts · joined Sep 2010 · 14 Sep 2011, 12:09 pm

#862004

Very Very nice ........ you have great taste!

Greg Gordon-Lane

Brisbane

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Ollie Yeah Buddy

840 posts · joined Oct 2009 · 12 Oct 2011, 2:07 pm

#866633

Alright, just a quick update!

I put the car in for Rego check and it didn't quite make the cut...

the ol' steering rack is bent and it doesn't quite turn as left as right (read: not at all), but never dispare!

I'd been saving up for a new Gearbox and Webbers, but I've decided to cop the price and finish fixing up the suspension altogether to I don't have to touch it again.

Going on the front are drop spindles, castor shimmies, a new steering rack and bushing etc...

...And I'm dropping it another inch 👍 I couldn't resist.

I'll get some more snaps/vids when it's all done and I get it back home!

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- '69 1500 Beetle (The Mean One)

dragsters for life Fahrvergnugen

953 posts · joined May 2011 · 12 Oct 2011, 3:29 pm

#866645

spray bomb those front rims to match the rears, way cheaper than powder and when your in the money again powder them

love the stance and love the video

volkaholics.net come check us out

Ollie Yeah Buddy

840 posts · joined Oct 2009 · 12 Oct 2011, 3:48 pm

#866650

Good thinking mate,
I've been meaning to get onto them for a while now!

Cheers

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- '70 1500 Beetle (The Clean One)
- '76 1300 Beetle (The In-between One)
- '69 1500 Beetle (The Mean One)