77dual Seriously Crusin Dubber
131 posts · joined Feb 2008 ·
Just read through the whole thread, nice work mate 😎
64 Beetle - 5LAM - Gearbox out! 8/10
5lam AKA: BlackBug
520 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
Thanks mate 😊77dual wrote:Just read through the whole thread, nice work mate 😎
Had a bit of a name change from Blackbug. Most people know me as Slam from my plates and other forums, anyway, plus my bug ain't black. 😂
Picked up a 1500 box on the weekend. Made me a bit happier, but I've still gotta find some $$ to get it installed. I also need a nosecone and hockeystick for it if someone has one. It has Split Bus ones on it at the mo.
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driftdaddy Casual Dubber
26 posts · joined Apr 2011 ·
questions5lam wrote:Had some Pinstriping done yesterday. Not everyones cup of tea, but I have always loved the look of it.
who did your pinsriping? It looks awesome!
5lam AKA: BlackBug
520 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
It was done by Scotty Makin, Beatniks cc
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63ragtop Learner Dubber
12 posts · joined May 2006 ·
that gearbox is setup for a gearbox rise/bodydrop, I'm just saying.
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5lam AKA: BlackBug
520 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
Yeah, I know I should probably do it, I just didn't want to solid mount the box as its driven regularly
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5lam AKA: BlackBug
520 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
Well I hate to do this, but she will be up for sale shortly.
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lowvwbug67 Casual Dubber
27 posts · joined Apr 2012 ·
Thats not good news champ. Good luck with the sale tho
5lam AKA: BlackBug
520 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
Jamie from Kustom Kombi has offered to take a look at the gearbox, so he's gone for sleepovers with Laila. 😁
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5lam AKA: BlackBug
520 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
Well it turns out it has a bent axle, and axle tube, along with chewed fulcrum plates, and damaged axles. Still not sure how it happened, but it didn't have anything to do with my bearing debacle anyway. The side gear is also stuck in the gearbox. Turns freely but won't come out!
So, out comes the motor, ready to swap in a new box. Fun and games.
So, out comes the motor, ready to swap in a new box. Fun and games.
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5lam AKA: BlackBug
520 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
Got the old box out. Boy was there some crud under there!
Me cleaning the rest of the dirt and gunk of the rear horns.
And this hitchhiker was living in a nest above the box! 🤪
New box is now bolted up. Now we can drop it back down, crack the hub nuts, and swap my brakes and bearings over. 👍
Me cleaning the rest of the dirt and gunk of the rear horns.
And this hitchhiker was living in a nest above the box! 🤪
New box is now bolted up. Now we can drop it back down, crack the hub nuts, and swap my brakes and bearings over. 👍
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hellbugged 48's and straight cuts
5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·
Just be careful pulling the bearings out that the axle doesn't move out allowing the fulcrum plates to fall out of posi again
5lam AKA: BlackBug
520 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
Lol. Yeah I won't be doing any of that! I have a professional on hand! 😎hellbugged wrote:Just be careful pulling the bearings out that the axle doesn't move out allowing the fulcrum plates to fall out of posi again
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5lam AKA: BlackBug
520 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
Well, it's back on the road again. Felt good to be able to cruise it again!! I can't thank Jamie from Kustom Kombi enough for all his help.
As soon as I got him back, I started on the headlights. I got some aftermarket crystal headlights from ebay. The bezels were a terrible fit, and I broke one of the lenses, so I hopped online and bought some Porsche lenses.
I pulled the inner rim out, removed the lense, shot some black paint then started masking off more checkers.
Then I shot it with some white, removed the remaining tape, and sprayed a coat of clear over the lot.
Glued the new lenses in (I just used some black windscreen sealant), and re-assembled them.
Before
After
Just chillin at a mates shop, helping him put up his new signage.
As soon as I got him back, I started on the headlights. I got some aftermarket crystal headlights from ebay. The bezels were a terrible fit, and I broke one of the lenses, so I hopped online and bought some Porsche lenses.
I pulled the inner rim out, removed the lense, shot some black paint then started masking off more checkers.
Then I shot it with some white, removed the remaining tape, and sprayed a coat of clear over the lot.
Glued the new lenses in (I just used some black windscreen sealant), and re-assembled them.
Before
After
Just chillin at a mates shop, helping him put up his new signage.
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waaagh Casual Dubber
32 posts · joined Sep 2012 ·
I love this car. You've done a great job with it. I just have 2 questions, what size are the the rear tyres you have? I don't think it has been mentioned anywhere. Also, are the wheels you have 15 x 7?
h fractals - an ever changing lifestyle
7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·
looking schweet!
lurve the checkers 😉
lurve the checkers 😉
fractal geometry; the inner most limits of mind altering abuse
Fantasy http://seventhchronicle.com
Z = Z2 + C1/r = 1/0 = infinity
Barrels www.barrelman.com.au
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Fantasy http://seventhchronicle.com
Z = Z2 + C1/r = 1/0 = infinity
Barrels www.barrelman.com.au
VW Workshop - aircooledgarage.com.au
allcooled.com.au
5lam AKA: BlackBug
520 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
They are just stock size 165 R15. I think thats a 165/80? And the rims are just 15x5
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waaagh Casual Dubber
32 posts · joined Sep 2012 ·
Are the fronts the same? It's just that the rears look chunkier than the fronts, well to me at least
5lam AKA: BlackBug
520 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
The fronts are Smart Car tyres 155/50
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