JVLRacing Custom Title Time!
1,100 posts · joined Mar 2007 ·
very nice nice nice great result😎
Camo's 1961 Beetle makeover - Finally registered
ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell
3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 ·
cool.
what oil did you put in new steering box.
you may just have to adjust the top screw .
what oil did you put in new steering box.
you may just have to adjust the top screw .
😂🤪😂🤪😂
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. 🥲
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. 🥲
thebullfrog Seriously Crusin Dubber
163 posts · joined Sep 2011 ·
Well, that was the most intersting and worthwhile build thread i have ever read to put it simply.
The car is amazing, the paint looks spectacular and now after 4 years of ups and downs, you can look back it and stand by it and say its your handcrafted machine. Cost to a degree can't outweigh the feeling of doing something yourself.
Well done Kev, an inspiraton to myself and many others.
Jeremy
The car is amazing, the paint looks spectacular and now after 4 years of ups and downs, you can look back it and stand by it and say its your handcrafted machine. Cost to a degree can't outweigh the feeling of doing something yourself.
Well done Kev, an inspiraton to myself and many others.
Jeremy
Kazandmyrtle Slammed & Awesome Dubber
92 posts · joined Dec 2010 ·
Hey Kev....what can i say.....Amazing! Just stunning, the amount of work and effort you've put in is truly an inspiration. Well done and enjoy x
Aussie Dubbin Fahrvergnugen
895 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
Camo have you adjusted the box in place? hard right, quater turn and check lock to lock... if more needed, hard left quater turn and check lock to lock. Should be able to find tight but smooth opperation. do not over tighten. Only small adjustments.
Car looks amazing great Aussie work, fantastic.
Can i ask what MC you are using? i have the same kit.
Cheers
Car looks amazing great Aussie work, fantastic.
Can i ask what MC you are using? i have the same kit.
Cheers
hrastovica Officially Full-On Dubber
361 posts · joined Apr 2009 ·
What a beauty!!! Love it.
Camo Custom Title Time!
1,936 posts · joined Oct 2007 ·
Thank you, thank you very much. I had never thought about someone enjoying the reading as you have put it. Makes the past four years feel even more worth while.thebullfrog wrote:Well, that was the most intersting and worthwhile build thread i have ever read to put it simply. Jeremy
And thanks to everyone for your favorable comments. As I have said, there were still a few small issues which are mainly taken care of now. But I have a funny feeling after all this, I am going to have to pull the motor out again 😢
I will do some more investigating, but I think it is a rear main oil leak. The thing is, I'm not sure if it due to excess crank case pressure (blow-by) which surprises me with all the breathers I fitted to the engine. If it has to come out, so be it. At least when I sort that out I know it will all be good to just jump in and drive.
Thanks again, Kev.
I thought rebuilding a VW would be cheap - Shit I was wrong, just don't let the wife know !!!!
Click here for my (slowy) modded 1961 Beetle build.
Click here for my (slowy) modded 1961 Beetle build.
68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
ONE HAPPY VW BUILDER.... 😂😂Camo wrote:Thanks everyone, and yes very good to get the plates on and finally drive a VW for the first time every on the road 😀. Still a few small teething issues to attend to. Need to get wheel alignment and see if I can get some negative camber put into the k/p front end (any suggestions), need to fine tune the engine as there is a little burbling through the exhaust (like when you normally back off) even when just cruising, small oil leak (as they say, it is a vw) and I am surprised about the free play in the steering box considering it was new (I think).
But I guess when a car as been totally stripped down and then put back together over 4 years there will always be a few things to sort out.
Now, just to find the time to drive it 😁
Cheers, Kev
P.S. Photos came out good Paul, considering light was fading 👍
P.P.S. Will have to change my avatar photo now.
Great looking car Kev...
You can adjust the steering box with the wheels straight ahead using the screw on the top to take play out of it..
I have always used the top screw but I have read where the Large plug underneath should be used..??
the later boxes were all filled with grease...
LEE
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---
pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome
6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
Well done mate.
"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/
Mick058 Custom Title Time!
1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 ·
You smashed it mate - great job!
Camo Custom Title Time!
1,936 posts · joined Oct 2007 ·
Thanks Mick and all others, and I see you are still lurking around the old VW site. Can't get it out of your blood, hey 😂Mick058 wrote:You smashed it mate - great job!
Kev
I thought rebuilding a VW would be cheap - Shit I was wrong, just don't let the wife know !!!!
Click here for my (slowy) modded 1961 Beetle build.
Click here for my (slowy) modded 1961 Beetle build.
Aussie Dubbin Fahrvergnugen
895 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
Just check i think you should adjust steering at lock sides alternating sides when you adjust in small increments.
theVman Officially Full-On Dubber
214 posts · joined Dec 2010 ·
WOW... Now THAT is magazine "Feature" worthy. I will be keeping an eye on the newsagent stands, its not IF but WHEN it appears featured in a VW mag.
Camo Custom Title Time!
1,936 posts · joined Oct 2007 ·
Does my arse look fat in this ????
Just a quick bump for me and to give you all a quick tease before the nationals 😀😀😀😀
Kev
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Just a quick bump for me and to give you all a quick tease before the nationals 😀😀😀😀
Kev
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I thought rebuilding a VW would be cheap - Shit I was wrong, just don't let the wife know !!!!
Click here for my (slowy) modded 1961 Beetle build.
Click here for my (slowy) modded 1961 Beetle build.
Turbo54 Veteran Volks Folk
2,220 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·
Sweet work, love the wheel package. Surprises my why so many people stay with the wide fives.
Such a credit to you and your perseverance over the 4 years.
Lovin it!!!
Heath
Such a credit to you and your perseverance over the 4 years.
Lovin it!!!
Heath
C'mon kids gather round,
there's a new sensation hitting town,
It's moving straight, low to the ground,
it'll pick you up when your feeling down.
there's a new sensation hitting town,
It's moving straight, low to the ground,
it'll pick you up when your feeling down.
spearsy7 Learner Dubber
17 posts · joined Apr 2009 ·
Just sat here and read the whole thread.Missed it early on.Great job and well worth the wait.Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh at the Nationals.
Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·
I was going to say it looks "hot".....but i thought that may touch a nerve😂😂😂Camo wrote:Does my arse look fat in this ????
Just a quick bump for me and to give you all a quick tease before the nationals 😀😀😀😀
Kev
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TorxKiwi Officially Full-On Dubber
231 posts · joined Jun 2011 ·
I too have just read the thread start to finish, wow ........ AWESOME. Those seats would want to be comfortable because you must just about live in them now that you can!!!
"Ownership of a Beetle is not a destination it is a journey."
hellbugged 48's and straight cuts
5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·
Goodo!
Get out and enjoy it
Get out and enjoy it
Lachlan VL Officially Full-On Dubber
290 posts · joined Nov 2008 ·
any vids
cam070 Custom Title Time!
1,332 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·
I might have to make an appointment to come see this in the flesh as I can't make the nationals this year. Again, top job kev, defo one of the best bugs getting around. I hope it gets used and enjoyed a lot!
tar76 Custom Title Time!
1,622 posts · joined Dec 2009 ·
😵 NICE!!!
"Obey your Dreams"!
62 Std beetle.
65 11 wnd Split "The Cross".
6? coming very soon!!!!
62 Std beetle.
65 11 wnd Split "The Cross".
6? coming very soon!!!!
Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!
1,627 posts · joined Mar 2010 ·
Had the pleasure of visiting Kev today and the car looks fantastic it really is a modern version of a 61 with 18 inch wheels rocaro seats. Very original and i'm sure will make a huge impact at the nationals in a few weeks
rusty69 Casual Dubber
28 posts · joined Mar 2012 ·
Just read the thread from start to finish... had to wipe the drool off the keyboard before i could start typing... I never thought modern non VW or porsche wheels could look so good... and the colour just amazing.... if mine would turn out half as good i would be extremely happy.
absolutely splendidly stupendous... sorry got carried away 👍👍👍😵
absolutely splendidly stupendous... sorry got carried away 👍👍👍😵
hus22l Officially Full-On Dubber
229 posts · joined Apr 2012 ·
Kev, sensational job. I am pumped to see it this weekend. Will be good to see in real life!
Olive1975 Learner Dubber
19 posts · joined May 2011 ·
It was nice to see you today at the Nationals (I enquired about the Recaros in your car). It looked awesome in real life. Well done - absolutely gorgeous car.
zoofish Officially Full-On Dubber
205 posts · joined Feb 2010 ·
Congratulations on the win today - truly, truly well deserved!
Birdman Wolfsburg Wizard
428 posts · joined May 2010 ·
Kev is too humble to announce to the world he won best 68 on modified ....so I will!!!
Well done mate.
Well done mate.
Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!
1,627 posts · joined Mar 2010 ·
Yes congratulations Kev a well deserved reward
Flintstones Custom Title Time!
1,077 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Congrats👍
Cheers
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Cheers
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