64 Beetle - 5LAM - Gearbox out! 8/10

5lam · 2011-09-11T22:16:05+00:00

Hey all. I picked up my bug the other night. Pretty stoked with it. I found it on Carsales, rang the guy up and went up to the Sunshine Coast to take a look. It was in amazing condition so I snapped it up. It has a fresh 1200 motor and came with a heap of receipts from work done over the years. Including the original purchase receipt! Well, here she is. There is stuff all rust. A little around the deck lid seal, and the bottom of the decklid itself. I just ordered a heap of parts including a complete lowering kit from Airkewld, wheels from ebay, and exhaust, roofrack and mirrors from Classic VeeDub. Hurry up Postman!

AndrewB Seriously Crusin Dubber

141 posts · joined Jun 2011 · 12 Nov 2011, 10:23 pm

#871833

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 and roof racks.

5lam AKA: BlackBug

520 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 14 Nov 2011, 9:33 am

#872149

AndrewB wrote: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 and roof racks.

The drop plates are $200 for 2, 3, or 4" drop, plus $85 shipping

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thebullfrog Seriously Crusin Dubber

163 posts · joined Sep 2011 · 14 Nov 2011, 9:37 am

#872152

Have you got your new beam and that in yet? I'm keen to know how the install went. =)

5lam AKA: BlackBug

520 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 14 Nov 2011, 11:12 am

#872164

thebullfrog wrote:Have you got your new beam and that in yet? I'm keen to know how the install went. =)

Don't I wish! I'm not sure that I'll get to install it til the xmas holidays. I'm allowing a full weekend to drop the front and rear, as i want to tidy up a few things before reassembly.
If I do get a free weekend then i might get it done sooner, but I can't see that happening.

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thebullfrog Seriously Crusin Dubber

163 posts · joined Sep 2011 · 14 Nov 2011, 3:07 pm

#872194

Ah okay, thats unfortunate, how long did it take to get from US to aus? does the beam making process take long? I will take body off when i do all mine =) make life easier.

5lam AKA: BlackBug

520 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 14 Nov 2011, 4:57 pm

#872205

Yeah, as they're all made to order there's about 6 weeks turnaround on the beams.
Worth the wait though.
Theif you're just after a beam tho, hit up DownUnder Beams.
I just couldn't have the car apart for longer than a weekend so it made more sense to buy a kit with everything done ready to roll

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thebullfrog Seriously Crusin Dubber

163 posts · joined Sep 2011 · 14 Nov 2011, 9:25 pm

#872274

Im going lowering kit and disc brakes haha, so all is good =) I'll order as soon as pete is back from bug jam ( a few days) and then anxiously wait.

5lam AKA: BlackBug

520 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 17 Nov 2011, 6:41 pm

#872725

Score!
2 pairs of Genuine Volkswagen Ski Racks! Thanks eBay! Lol

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GedMcCormick Commited Dubber

59 posts · joined Oct 2011 · 17 Nov 2011, 10:24 pm

#872790

Dave

Bit hot for roof racks these days! Unless its water skis???

Keen to see it with the beam done.

Ged

thebullfrog Seriously Crusin Dubber

163 posts · joined Sep 2011 · 17 Nov 2011, 10:40 pm

#872793

GedMcCormick wrote:Dave

Bit hot for roof racks these days! Unless its water skis???

Keen to see it with the beam done.

I am also keen to see the beam in, will you clean up the ski racks or anything?

5lam AKA: BlackBug

520 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 18 Nov 2011, 7:54 am

#872824

They don't really need cleaning up!
One pair has been installed on a vehicle and used before.. It has broken straps from the weather. The other pair is mint and hasn't been installed or used before.
I'll probably sell a pair on, as I won't use both.

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5lam AKA: BlackBug

520 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 19 Dec 2011, 8:03 am

#877618

Well it took me the entire weekend to do it, but it's now low....

Old beam vs 4" Narrowed Airkewld Beam

Stock spindles vs Airkewld 2.5" Drop spindles

Before and after Springplate Notching (my Jer Fab spring plates haven't arrived yet, so these are temporary.

And this is how it sits.....

Yep, too low! 3 splines is way too much in the rear, so It's going to come back up to better height. I need to be realistic as its a daily driver.
Looks cool though....

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hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 19 Dec 2011, 8:13 am

#877619

cool ride!

telf Officially Full-On Dubber

207 posts · joined Jan 2007 · 19 Dec 2011, 12:30 pm

#877650

Nice mate. Looks real clean. Where abouts are you on the goldie?

surfpig Officially Full-On Dubber

253 posts · joined Aug 2011 · 19 Dec 2011, 4:01 pm

#877670

thats a whole heap better!

cool ride dude

Im so happy I could just shit.

captainvw Officially Full-On Dubber

230 posts · joined Feb 2007 · 19 Dec 2011, 5:53 pm

#877685

Will be a fun ride in the wet 👍

5lam AKA: BlackBug

520 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 20 Dec 2011, 7:46 am

#877748

Raised the rear up a spline yesterday, and i'm going to bring the front up just a wee bit.

I live at Pacific Pines, Telf, and work in Ashmore.

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NUG637 Officially Full-On Dubber

372 posts · joined Nov 2009 · 20 Dec 2011, 9:37 pm

#877864

bout time that thing saw the weeds 😎

5lam AKA: BlackBug

520 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 21 Dec 2011, 8:08 am

#877903

NUG637 wrote:bout time that thing saw the weeds 😎

Haha, I know. I usually only get enough free time for a bit of tinkering, and this was a weekend job, so I'd been waiting for the opportunity for weeks.

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bens1964vw Seriously Crusin Dubber

141 posts · joined Mar 2011 · 21 Dec 2011, 10:10 am

#877921

thats so badass

PHAT BUG Dave says Bini's a fool

1,698 posts · joined May 2003 · 21 Dec 2011, 4:52 pm

#877980

It's amazing how any car can look sooo much better when Narrowed and slammed!!

Well done champ, love it😎

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Dec 2011, 6:56 pm

#877998

Looks sweet slammed mate.
Let me know if you need any more Airkewld products as we are the official Australian importer/distributor. We have some more stock leaving in the new year including an air ride kit or two.
Cheers
Al (Burleigh Heads)

www.dasrestoparts.com.au

5lam AKA: BlackBug

520 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 22 Dec 2011, 2:28 pm

#878113

I was very tempted to bag it, as thats what I do for work.

I am seriously considering air shocks for the front now though.

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J BOMB Seriously Crusin Dubber

125 posts · joined Dec 2007 · 23 Dec 2011, 4:35 am

#878175

so much better 🙂

5lam AKA: BlackBug

520 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 5 Jan 2012, 10:00 pm

#879937

Threw together a before & after pic.

I've since raised it up a little. Still waiting on my drop plates, so i'll fiddle with the height more when they arrive. I've decided air shocks are definately going in the front.

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bens1964vw Seriously Crusin Dubber

141 posts · joined Mar 2011 · 6 Jan 2012, 7:53 am

#879972

does that sticker say drifting is gay? haha

Camo Custom Title Time!

1,936 posts · joined Oct 2007 · 6 Jan 2012, 9:01 am

#879987

Man, the car is looking great. You have really made a big difference from before until now photos. Congratulations👍

I have been thinking this for quite some time, but your number plates 0-SLAM make me automatically think of Islam. Not meaning to put you off, it just pops into my mind every time I see your car 😂😂😂😂😂

Anyway, you have done a great job and should be very proud every time you are driving it or even when it's sitting still.

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.

5lam AKA: BlackBug

520 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 7 Jan 2012, 11:03 am

#880125

bens1964vw wrote:does that sticker say drifting is gay? haha

Yep, haha!

And Camo, it's not the first time someone has told me that!

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Mattriots Seriously Crusin Dubber

131 posts · joined Sep 2011 · 7 Jan 2012, 9:05 pm

#880193

What's the blue plastic thing on the bonnet and where do I get one!!!!

Super1302 Officially Full-On Dubber

361 posts · joined Jul 2008 · 8 Jan 2012, 7:07 am

#880219

neat ride you have there. 👍