BlackBug wrote:Started working on a new parcel shelf last week. Got it all cut out, and mounted some 6x9 speaker spacers on it. This will all get trimmed and look like one piece.
Nice... I'm working on one similar. I'd really like to see how you mount or fix it in place. Are you putting in a sub as well (underneath perhaps) ??
Yep, I'm putting in a 12" Sub. Basically just using a small angled alloy tab at either end, and one in the middle. The sub box is a snug fit and will support the centre.
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I hate you!!!😁 sooooo jealous!
Can't wait for the pics of it all in (soon I hope 😁 )
Okay, so the box turned out to be an inch too high to clear where I wanted the parcel shelf to sit, so I cut the box down a bit, and put a new front piece on it also. I cut the sub hole into the angled part of the box (which was originally the back), so now it sits perfectly and follows the angle of the seat.
Realistically I should've just started from scratch!
Kempos - I'll put pics up of how I mounted the shelf soon
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Got the sub box modified to fit neatly in the rear. Retrimmed it with some spare Spiderweb pattern material I had from a past project.
Perfect fit.
Out with the old.....
In with the new.
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The Car is Cooool as but wait! the number plate is 5LAM but its stock ride hight? Slam it slam it slam it! 😎 i hope thats whats coming next.
From Dylan
Doesn't that have a rear AUX cable?
Should be fishing it through the glovebox, boom.
Hidden.
Just my two cents.
It has a rear aux and a front aux and USB port. I definately will be running an aux cord from the rear into the glovebox though.
I'm counting down the weeks til my lowering kit gets here! Last I looked my beam was just about to hit the jig!
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Yeah, definitely needs that rear auxiliary to the glovebox!
That sounds extremely exciting, can't wait to see 5LAM scraping 😉
Just a random pic my girl took at The Spit on Sunday. I like it 😀
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Well, I'm still fiddling with the stereo install at the moment.
I'm trimming the parcel shelf and speaker pods with some temporary material until the whole interior gets done.
The speaker trim rings I hit with some grey vinyl/plastic dye so they blend in a little better.
And I've order some amber foglights, a safety star, and I scored a popes nose rego plate light for it also.
Here's a couple shots I took yesterday down in Burleigh 😵💫
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Where are you getting your lowering kit from? Those mirrors look awesome =)
It's coming from Airkewld in the US. All their beams are made to order, which is why there's a long turnaround time.
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this is one sexy looking bug
Thanks Blink!
Amber Foglights installed.
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More goodies!
Scored an early 'popes nose' rego plate light. No broken studs, and I managed to get the rusty old nuts off without breaking any myself! haha
And more goodies from the VeeDub Online Store.
popes nose seal, door handles and window winders, and a bonus set of valve caps! Score! Can't recommend these guys enough. Very helpful too.
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Got one door done. I'll finish the passenger door this avo, then I've just gotta mount and wire the amp, and trim the parcel shelf.
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BlackBug wrote:It's coming from Airkewld in the US. All their beams are made to order, which is why there's a long turnaround time.
how narrow did you go?
Im so happy I could just shit.
4"
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How are you working around the legalities of the 4inch narrowed, im hopefully order the complete lowering kit soon =)
thebullfrog wrote:How are you working around the legalities of the 4inch narrowed, im hopefully order the complete lowering kit soon =)
I think the cops would have to be pretty cluey to pick up on it.
4" Shouldn't make a huge difference, plus I will still be running shocks. Any adjustment to the track or wheelbase is illegal anyway, so even a 2" beam would get you a ticket.
They'll be more interested in the ride height I think.....
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Thats what i was thinking, who would want to pick on a beetle when there is a commodore doing nuts up the street. How would you go when submitting a mod plate application, or not bother at all??? Chances of being caught are so low
thebullfrog wrote:Thats what i was thinking, who would want to pick on a beetle when there is a commodore doing nuts up the street. How would you go when submitting a mod plate application, or not bother at all??? Chances of being caught are so low
I don't think it's a legal modification, hence not mod plateable.
You could always speak to a few engineers first.
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Picked up my new motor last night! Scored a good 1600TP complete bottom end, and a stuffed 1200 complete motor on ebay.
I plan on buying new everything for the TP, and the both of my 1200's (one seized, one good runner) will be up for sale shortly.
Also, my Safety Star and gearknob arrived, so I'm working on mounting the star, and making my shifter extension at the moment!
Things are coming along nicely 😵💫
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Well, it's all happening.
I ordered a crap-load of new parts for the new motor! New tinware, carby, manifolds, alternator, you name it! 😎
My beam is in Powdercoat as of last week, so thats probably not far off now, and also ordered some sweet Drop Spring Plates from Jer-Fab!
Safety Star is mounted and hooked up, and I've started the shifter extension.
Pics up soon. Photobucket is playing up at the mo 👎
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Sounds good mate,
I'm keen to see what these drop plates look like. I was gonna buy some but decided to notch mine instead. Which size did you end up going?
Im so happy I could just shit.
surfpig wrote:Sounds good mate,
I'm keen to see what these drop plates look like. I was gonna buy some but decided to notch mine instead. Which size did you end up going?
I went with 3". That way I still have adjustment either way on the splines. I figured 4" would be a bit too much, even though I want a big drop.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=817690
Here's the bracket I whipped up for the Safety Star.
Mounted up...
...and wired.
Shifter extension started
I tweaked the bends a little more afterwards, as it hit the windscreen in 1st and 3rd
😂
And I scored some old school suitcases to go with my Malleys Esky
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Woohoo, my goodies from Airkewld arrived!
4" narrowed Ultimate Beam, and narrowed tie rods.
2.5" drop spindles, new king pins and bushes, shorter front and rear shocks.
Narrowed torsion springs and new bushes.
My 1600TP is home now. Just need to find time to fiddle with it.
I thought all my engine parts would be here by now, but I haven't seen anything yet.
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How much did those drop plates set you back including shipping?
Been on the fence about grabbing a set of those...
Nice looking car!
Big fan of fog lights.
i shall be ordering my goodies from airkewld soon!! The same lowering kit for my 70 and the BAD stage 3 kit...im pumped =)
