Only 294 days till the Fraser trip!! 😀
Get cracking!!!
Smiley 😎
Smiley Veteran Volks Folk
2,125 posts · joined Oct 2008 ·
If you said I was a Volkswagen man, you'd be right.
My Towdster Rebuild ( Finally onto the bodywork )
11CAB If ya got it....Baja it
4,674 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Crap, dont say that..... I've got 3 cars to get going for that........
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Smiley Veteran Volks Folk
2,125 posts · joined Oct 2008 ·
Get cracking!! 😂11CAB wrote:Crap, dont say that..... I've got 3 cars to get going for that........
Smiley 😎
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OZ Towdster Keen to finish some projects
1,921 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·
Just about to do a list and design work this morning for it to go to Dave at Custom Offroad Components to fab and fit all the suspension steering and front and rear barwork and a pedal box , then it'll be off to the fibreglassers to relocate the rear guards and fab new and front and rear guards from usig the old reworked guards as plugs for a mould
Don't let body work get in the way of real suspension travel
Brad Wolfsburg Elder
3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I hear you better get that work booked in quick, last time I looked his 2011 wa getting pretty full 😂OZ Towdster wrote:Just about to do a list and design work this morning for it to go to Dave at Custom Offroad Components to fab and fit all the suspension steering and front and rear barwork and a pedal box , then it'll be off to the fibreglassers to relocate the rear guards and fab new and front and rear guards from usig the old reworked guards as plugs for a mould
So many buggies such little time.....
OZ Towdster Keen to finish some projects
1,921 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·
Woh , had to do a good search to find this old thread , but like the bus i'mm also back into the Tow'dster build as well as i have a deadline now and am keen to achieve as 2014 is the 50 th anniversary of Meyer's Buggies .
Well i must be feeling sick or something lately as i'mm making progress on both my rides .
Have been on the Tow'd for the day today and have got the new rear end all bolted in for the first time mainly due to the fact that i need to get it rolling again to get it over to Paul at Steel Art to make a few components up that i can't make easily at home plus pipe fabrication and bending etc .
Anyway here's a couple of pics ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, and it has to be asked , will my bum look big in this .
Have also fitted up one of the rear calipers this afternoon to make sure it clears the rims and all was good , and know all genuine Tow'd parts used of coarse
And a few weeks back , i also fitted up the 74 beetle steering column which Paul will hook to my Saco centre steer rack
Well i must be feeling sick or something lately as i'mm making progress on both my rides .
Have been on the Tow'd for the day today and have got the new rear end all bolted in for the first time mainly due to the fact that i need to get it rolling again to get it over to Paul at Steel Art to make a few components up that i can't make easily at home plus pipe fabrication and bending etc .
Anyway here's a couple of pics ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, and it has to be asked , will my bum look big in this .
Have also fitted up one of the rear calipers this afternoon to make sure it clears the rims and all was good , and know all genuine Tow'd parts used of coarse
And a few weeks back , i also fitted up the 74 beetle steering column which Paul will hook to my Saco centre steer rack
Don't let body work get in the way of real suspension travel
OZ Towdster Keen to finish some projects
1,921 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·
Finally got the tyres and wheels together and fitted up to the car and it measures up to a whopping 1870mm OA width at the rear and 1840mm at the front , which with out much else fitted to the car makes it look like a praying mantus .
But i fitted up the old engine cage for a look last night and even just with that fitted it soon looked quite normal .
But i fitted up the old engine cage for a look last night and even just with that fitted it soon looked quite normal .
Don't let body work get in the way of real suspension travel
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Looks great Andrew - love the new 'stance'!
Al
Al
grinderman Officially Full-On Dubber
378 posts · joined Apr 2011 ·
Wow, did you have a change of job or something Andrew? You are progressing well on two projects at the same time, so you must be spending all your spare time on these beasts. Awesome. I'm a wee bit jealous 😁
tar76 Custom Title Time!
1,622 posts · joined Dec 2009 ·
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"Obey your Dreams"!
62 Std beetle.
65 11 wnd Split "The Cross".
6? coming very soon!!!!
62 Std beetle.
65 11 wnd Split "The Cross".
6? coming very soon!!!!
thatshimofficer Commited Dubber
57 posts · joined Oct 2011 ·
Whats the difference between a Tow'd and a Tow'dster? A couple of mates have a few Tow'ds... cool little things
Mr Muppet Commited Dubber
74 posts · joined Nov 2010 ·
Impressive !! Looks the goods, especially for those mud holes 😁
matberry Moderator Go hard or go home
8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
Fantastic pic. Looking awesome Andrew
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OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE
nils Fahrvergnugen
971 posts · joined Jan 2008 ·
Nicol engineering wheels?
Quit calling rust patina
OZ Towdster Keen to finish some projects
1,921 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·
thatshimofficer , a Tow'd only has a bonnet and main body tub , and a tow'dster has the bonnet , tub , front and rear guards and a deck lid
nils , No they are Bruce Meyers signature rims
nils , No they are Bruce Meyers signature rims
Don't let body work get in the way of real suspension travel
nils Fahrvergnugen
971 posts · joined Jan 2008 ·
I see the signature now 😀
Der
Der
Quit calling rust patina
OZ Towdster Keen to finish some projects
1,921 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·
Well , i have been a bit slack lately on the posting of progress , but the good news is there has been plenty , although to some of you it may not look like much has been done at all .
To jump back a few weeks i have now moved the car over to Paul at Steelart Creations here in Brisbane and am very happy with the progress we have acheived in such a small time frame considering the steering column alone took a lot of head scratching for something that has ended up only 200mm long .
Ill let the pictures of the latest progress speak for it's self .
That oh so short steering column
The lower end of the steering shaft and pedal box
An overall side view of the steering , pedal box and front bar mounts
An overall top view of the steering shafts and pedal box etc
And the front bar
To jump back a few weeks i have now moved the car over to Paul at Steelart Creations here in Brisbane and am very happy with the progress we have acheived in such a small time frame considering the steering column alone took a lot of head scratching for something that has ended up only 200mm long .
Ill let the pictures of the latest progress speak for it's self .
That oh so short steering column
The lower end of the steering shaft and pedal box
An overall side view of the steering , pedal box and front bar mounts
An overall top view of the steering shafts and pedal box etc
And the front bar
Don't let body work get in the way of real suspension travel
hellbugged 48's and straight cuts
5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·
Awsome!
Luvin the new look
Luvin the new look
OZ Towdster Keen to finish some projects
1,921 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·
It's surprising how fast you can fabricate items when you have had nearly 10 years to think about the build and a good mate to push me a long , not to mention his input and great machining and fabrication skills
Don't let body work get in the way of real suspension travel
11CAB If ya got it....Baja it
4,674 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Front bar looks good
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68 Country Buggy (KO 789)
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bugboymatt Custom Title Time!
1,405 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Excellent work guys.
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Brothers & Sisters Lets Hit The Streets, Roll As One. And Feel The Power Of The Aircooled Storm.
Brothers & Sisters Lets Hit The Streets, Roll As One. And Feel The Power Of The Aircooled Storm.
josh702 Learner Dubber
14 posts · joined Mar 2011 ·
It's looking great Andrew can't wait to see this on the road, that's a great looking rack!
That's definitely on my shopping list
That's definitely on my shopping list
matberry Moderator Go hard or go home
8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
Great to see more progress guy's, nice work.
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2,534 posts · joined Mar 2007 ·
Who did the front beam? Or did you buy it?
ACCEPT THAT SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE PIDGEON AND SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE STATUE
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OZ Towdster Keen to finish some projects
1,921 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·
Bought the beam in from the state's , which is a warrior beam
Don't let body work get in the way of real suspension travel
LIFE IN THE LOW LANE All people have the right to stupidity but some abuse the pr
2,534 posts · joined Mar 2007 ·
how much longer is the travel Andrew?
ACCEPT THAT SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE PIDGEON AND SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE STATUE
Alder Outlaws VW Racing - check it out on fb!!
Alder Outlaws VW Racing - check it out on fb!!
OZ Towdster Keen to finish some projects
1,921 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·
300mm travel at the wheel front and rear
Don't let body work get in the way of real suspension travel
OZ Towdster Keen to finish some projects
1,921 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·
MMMMMMMMMMMMMM Picked up some 45 DRLA Dellorto's for the 2387 , Thanks Dave
Don't let body work get in the way of real suspension travel
OZ Towdster Keen to finish some projects
1,921 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·
A bit more work of late with the rear engine cage starting to take shape , which is no mean feet when getting it around some big arse Dellorto's , keeping a decent departure angle , fllowing the lines and holding up a deck lid , and all looking good at the same time
LED tail light will be fitted in between the ends of the twin bars , and yes we have managed to fit a TRIMIL bobcat exhaust in there too
Have also ordered quite a bit of gear lately from the states which we will pick up while we're there in Oct , including a full set of Speedhut guages , a new deck lid , a jamar pro X shifter , a Berg GB454 carby linkage kit , a real bosch alternator , some nice german tinware plus plenty of other small goodies
LED tail light will be fitted in between the ends of the twin bars , and yes we have managed to fit a TRIMIL bobcat exhaust in there too
Have also ordered quite a bit of gear lately from the states which we will pick up while we're there in Oct , including a full set of Speedhut guages , a new deck lid , a jamar pro X shifter , a Berg GB454 carby linkage kit , a real bosch alternator , some nice german tinware plus plenty of other small goodies
Don't let body work get in the way of real suspension travel
baghall Ben Hal Outlaw Bushranger
1,021 posts · joined Jan 2010 ·
Gonna be one a will need to follow. Looks good Andrew!
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58 Baja ute - and the pain spreads!
85 T3 Kombi - still growing
89 T3 Kombi - parts car