Have had some time now to get doing some work, I have fitted a load of parts back on now and have finally got my Vintage Speed exhaust fitted after trouble with the heat rises and header pipes.
I have had all ther interior painted the same colour as the outside including steering wheel etc..
Fitted the rebuilt front end with drop spindles..
Here are some photos showing the progress, in a few weeks I take the car to the motor trimmers to have the roof lining fitted, hopefully all wiried up so I can drive it down, but might have to tow it.
Then I have to lower the rear of the car.
Have fiitted a hidden MP3 player/Ipod player mini AMP, just wondering if anyone had used one of these and how well they work?
looks like a great job
I hope you kept the origional front n rear rubber mats they look good
Yea kept the old ones but there not in good nick, but have been searching for good second hand one. If anyone wants to part with good second hand mat I'll take it.
Wow, get this done quick so we can cruise already!
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very very nice; love the new exhaust
BMW R65 LS
1967 1300 Deluxe
Swing-axles FTW
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Whats the exhaust sound like good?? (i just got one but alas car not running yet)
"If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you." - Anonymous 🥷
Have not run the car yet, but should be soon just have to fit the voltage reg, will let you know what it sounds like.
I am trying so hard to get this finished before christmas.....
is the colour the late beetle colour harvest moon ????????
Its been a while but here is an update, been many years in the making but nearly together and finished now.
Finally on the road and finished 🙂
Looks really, really scmick - you must be rapt. Well done.
The Final Product!
Did you consider whitewalls it would really give it that "vintage" look.
Nobody can drive you crazy, unless you give them the keys.
😍Beautiful work mate
Looks great! Are those pics from the car meet up in Blackwood?
Yes they certainly are from Blackwood, I have now changed the wheels to how I wanted them.
What width are the rear wheels?
And how far did you lower the back?
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They are 15x8 rims, with 195/65/15 rubber and went down just over 2.5 inches lowered in the rear.
So now I finally did it and built a 2110 cc monster for it. Saying the jump from a 1300 cc to a 2110 cc was big is an understatement.... the thing is insane!
Its a 2110 cc 90.5x82mm
Dual 48mm IDF weber carbs (Italian) 40mm chokes, 160 mains, 55 idles, 200 airs.
SVDA electronic dizzy, fully set and rebuilt by Volksdoktor.
10.0 to 1 compression.
CB Performance mini wedge heads 43 x 37.5 valves with match ported inlet manifolds.
CB performance forged chromoly 82mm crank.
CB performance H beam Rods.
A1 Santa Anna sidewinder exhaust.
AA forged 90.5 pistons and jugs, with total seal rings.
30mm gene berg pump and pump cover
Full flowed case with remote oil filter and external additional oil cooler and fan.
The Bug as it sits currently.....
Good on you. Fun, isn't it. :-)
From your ole' mate Jeff
Very nice. Who built the motor?
Nice project
