1968 Audi 75L Coupe

XXX-1.8T Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,113 posts · joined Oct 2002 · 29 Dec 2012, 12:10 pm

#937386

Got the white walls fitted today and took some pics.

I want to wash the wheels and give them a detail so the red looks better.

Without the hub caps it gives it a street rod look:

Now im tossing up between keeping hubcap and wheel trims vs just hub cap but looks more povo spec without wheel trims although i like the colour contrast 🙂

I cant wait till i lower it!

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 29 Dec 2012, 12:30 pm

#937387

Looks great Costa

Futue te ipsum!!!

thatshimofficer Commited Dubber

57 posts · joined Oct 2011 · 29 Dec 2012, 4:48 pm

#937401

Cool car... needs a serious altitude adjustment though!

Snap Crackle Bang Seriously Crusin Dubber

146 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 29 Dec 2012, 8:50 pm

#937427

The extra weight of a 5 cylinder turbo should sort out the ride height at the front😂😂😂

😁

Flintstones Custom Title Time!

1,077 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 30 Dec 2012, 8:15 pm

#937540

Caps on definitely and an altitude adjustment is a mandatory😀

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7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 30 Dec 2012, 9:37 pm

#937556

yep it needs raising 👍

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XXX-1.8T Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,113 posts · joined Oct 2002 · 1 Jan 2013, 1:03 am

#937647

Here are some pics of the engine and Auto Union chassis plate

Car was built in 1965 but first registered in 1968 I guess it would have taken a year back then to get to Australia from Germany and then took a couple of years to sell as Audi or Auto Union was an unknown brand

Question anyone know how I can lower the rear?

The front is adjustable torsion beam the rear is also torsion beam as well but not adjustable.

Would it be like a beetle and I can weld in adjuster?

In Europe the guys run Mk1 Golf adjustable coil overs but not sure what they would do with the torsion beam?

Any suggestions?

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 1 Jan 2013, 7:15 am

#937648

Hope this dear old girl hasn't fallen into the wrong hands.🙁

I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

XXX-1.8T Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,113 posts · joined Oct 2002 · 1 Jan 2013, 10:56 am

#937667

Why would you say that?

I promise it won't end up like this😂

Sick68VW Officially Full-On Dubber

303 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 3 Jan 2013, 10:39 pm

#937953

Wish i would of brought this car 2 years ago when i had the chance ..Nice ride costa..

PASHN8 Seriously Crusin Dubber

198 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 4 Jan 2013, 9:42 am

#937978

Sick68VW wrote:Wish i would of brought this car 2 years ago when i had the chance ..Nice ride costa..

BOUGHT, it's bought 🙂 (Grammar Nazi)

Nice one Costa, looks slick!

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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 4 Jan 2013, 9:58 am

#937981

XXX-1.8T wrote:Why would you say that?

I promise it won't end up like this😂

😂😂....good reponse Costa.

Love your 'new' car......I'm sure it will be well looked after, just like all your cars have been.

crsedge Wolfsburg Wizard

687 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 4 Jan 2013, 12:24 pm

#937995

Nice car!

Sans hubcaps for me! 😎

Cheers

Craig

May '55 Oval

XXX-1.8T Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,113 posts · joined Oct 2002 · 9 Jan 2013, 7:53 pm

#938639

Finally registered!

Now off to the mechanic for a service and a altitude adjustment.

empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 9 Jan 2013, 8:41 pm

#938647

And why isnt it SLAMMMMED now???😵‍💫

"If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you." - Anonymous 🥷

XXX-1.8T Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,113 posts · joined Oct 2002 · 14 Jan 2013, 9:11 am

#939164

empi wrote:And why isnt it SLAMMMMED now???😵‍💫

Its coming!

XXX-1.8T Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,113 posts · joined Oct 2002 · 27 Feb 2013, 10:15 pm

#945639

http://www.gocar.gr/videos/watch/16568,The_big_passion_Audi_-_Portrait_of_an_Au.html

silver Dangerous when poked

2,169 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 28 Feb 2013, 6:21 am

#945657

calla efatistor

Keeping it real !

XXX-1.8T Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,113 posts · joined Oct 2002 · 28 Feb 2013, 9:12 am

#945672

silver wrote:calla efatistor

?

Trying to write Greek Mr Silver?

Good?

silver Dangerous when poked

2,169 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 28 Feb 2013, 2:49 pm

#945702

XXX-1.8T wrote:
silver wrote:calla efatistor
?

Trying to write Greek Mr Silver?

Good?

nai

Keeping it real !

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 28 Feb 2013, 9:39 pm

#945761

thanks for posting the vid Costa.....you missing your old yellow one yet ? !

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 1 Mar 2013, 8:13 am

#945788

Very cool car.
I did not know that Tom Baker was into Audi's.🤓

westi wrote:That's mad Alan.

XXX-1.8T Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,113 posts · joined Oct 2002 · 1 Mar 2013, 10:17 am

#945805

silver wrote:
XXX-1.8T wrote:
silver wrote:calla efatistor
?

Trying to write Greek Mr Silver?

Good?
nai

what efatistor mean or you saying autokinito?

Yes Craig i do miss the yellow one 🙁

At least it went to a good home 🙂

XXX-1.8T Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,113 posts · joined Oct 2002 · 5 Mar 2013, 9:57 pm

#946526

Not much of an update at the moment. I would have liked more to be happening but my mechanic went away on holidays and will be coming back next week. but in the mean time here are a few things that i got that are interesting:

NOS uncut Ignition key as you can see with the original Door key:

Original English manual (most are in German) with original folder:

This came in the mail from Germany:

Certificate of Production from Audi:

As you can see it says the car was a UK delivered car which I am investigating. Unless all Aussie
F103's were designated as UK cars due to them being RHD? Also it says it was delivered in 1969 which according to my records has been in Australia since 1968. At least the colour codes are correct 🙂

It also came with a copy of the original Production Card:

I also bought a copy of Australian Motor from 1967 as they were reviewing a LHD Red 4 Door F103 before it was launched in Australia:

Came with a Castrol poster which i thought was funny with the "race" cars they chose:

Quick pic only changes are I got rid of the Mk1 Golf mirrors the owner installed and got some nice shiny chrome ones along with some red fuzzy dice for something differnt

Cant wait to get it fully serviced and the suspension all sorted!

XXX-1.8T Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,113 posts · joined Oct 2002 · 18 Mar 2013, 11:06 am

#948059

After months of looking i found one of the earliest Stereo Blaupunkt Frankfurts from the late 60's 🙂

These were fitted as dealer options to the Audi's😎

This is even more rare as its a USA version which has FM/AM buttons vs the usual U/L German buttons.

Im so chuffed:

XXX-1.8T Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,113 posts · joined Oct 2002 · 20 Mar 2013, 8:32 pm

#948355

Altitude adjustment is done.

I have decided on the wheels for something different but period correct:

telf Officially Full-On Dubber

207 posts · joined Jan 2007 · 22 Mar 2013, 2:57 pm

#948493

That looks spot on. Such a nice car. so when is it going to start scraping on the tarmac?

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 Mar 2013, 10:21 pm

#948520

WOW.. a very rare car.. Very Nice

local VW dealers Wife had one...

first one I saw [back in 1968..]

Does it have inboard disc brakes???
in near the gearbox??

Can't remember what car had them.. maybe RO80??

LEE

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pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 23 Mar 2013, 12:36 pm

#948569

cool. did those wheels just bolt up?

"stoopid is stronger than axles"
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XXX-1.8T Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,113 posts · joined Oct 2002 · 23 Mar 2013, 11:17 pm

#948640

68AutoBug wrote:WOW.. a very rare car.. Very Nice

local VW dealers Wife had one...

first one I saw [back in 1968..]

Does it have inboard disc brakes???
in near the gearbox??

Can't remember what car had them.. maybe RO80??

LEE

Yes in board brakes next to gear box apparently pain in the ass to service🙅