Let's go play .... Bluey... a '59 Beetle. Vids added 13.4.14

matberry · 2011-07-02T08:53:55+00:00

Well am I stoked or what. Just picked up a very cool '59 at a good price. Spent today cleaning up and checking over the car........NICE The best part, NO rust, pan has one section of surface rust where water has sat in the RH rear footwell, but fortunately, saved before any real damage has occured, otherwise, nothing. 🙂 Selectodrop front end with discs, 1600 dual carb engine with a nice set of 1 1/2" merged pipes with a hideaway and a stinger. A few body and mechanical bits to tidy up but very minimal. Alright I know ....useless without pics, been slack with the camera, only one I have.

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

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 30 May 2013, 10:49 pm

#957894

Was good to catchup with you both on your trip home, and to cruise with you for a few k's up the freeway 👍

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 30 May 2013, 10:52 pm

#957895

Yeah Craig, good to see ya mate. Man you peddle hard, I was just warming up and you exited off the free way...next time 🙂

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hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 30 May 2013, 10:57 pm

#957896

"Carb adjustment" ..... 😀 .... Great Roady!

Thanx for coming Matt

Drags next!

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 31 May 2013, 8:03 am

#957926

hellbugged wrote:"Carb adjustment" ..... 😀 .... Great Roady!

Thanx for coming Matt

Drags next!

Looking forward to it Daimo... 🙂

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HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 31 May 2013, 9:55 am

#957937

Did I imagine it, or were there 2 grooves in the road to Wakefield Park....about 135mm wide❓😁

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

oildrippa64 Learner Dubber

11 posts · joined Aug 2012 · 22 Jun 2013, 2:59 pm

#960655

Hey Matt, just been reading through your post for the second time. Just a quick question re your gearbox - is it a rebuilt 6v swing axle box or a 12v swing axle box.

IF IT ISN'T DRIPPIN, IT ISN'T DRIVEN

IWL_86 Seriously Crusin Dubber

174 posts · joined Sep 2009 · 22 Jun 2013, 8:42 pm

#960705

Spewing I missed out on seeing you run a Wakey Matt!!

1:20's are good numbers on that setup. I'm chasing 1:15's on Monday providing the Weather permits!!

Are you making the trek down to WSID next weekend?

Isaac

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 23 Jun 2013, 1:53 pm

#960764

oildrippa64 wrote:Hey Matt, just been reading through your post for the second time. Just a quick question re your gearbox - is it a rebuilt 6v swing axle box or a 12v swing axle box.

I used a new case for the tranny rebuild, a VW casting in mag but with extra strengthing ribs, but essentially you could call it a 12V.

IWL_86 wrote:Spewing I missed out on seeing you run a Wakey Matt!!

1:20's are good numbers on that setup. I'm chasing 1:15's on Monday providing the Weather permits!!

Are you making the trek down to WSID next weekend?

Isaac

Thanks Zac, I was stoked when you compare the times to some of the others running, especially considering I had only about 4 hot laps.....
Yep, she's ready for another thrash on the 1/4 mile.....hope to make the pizza run on Friday night, then racing Saturday. 🙂 Looking forward to it.

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matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 18 Aug 2013, 3:22 pm

#966807

Overdue for another update....

Bluey's little 2 litre is going great, performance and driveability is just as I'd hoped, strong and smooth

A week or two ago a few dubbers got together at Willowbank Dragway for a test and tune so as I'd had no tracktime to date (not for lack of trying that's for sure), Bluey and I went to play.
It was a great night even though we only had two passes due to a major track oil-down.

My two passes ...

1st 2nd
R/T .273 .513
60' 1.929 1.909
1/8 8.746 8.795
MPH 78.76 78.73
1/4 13.76 13.81
MPH 96.10 95.86

And here's the vid thanks to Dave Richardson

Pretty happy with the results and with about a 500km round trip, not only is Bluey a cool daily, but also a top performer

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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 Aug 2013, 3:51 pm

#966810

nice times 👍

Futue te ipsum!!!

vassy66T1 Wow ... are U reading this?

2,120 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 18 Aug 2013, 6:14 pm

#966823

Love it mate!! Sweet ride and the power is linear ... smooth as and keeps hauling👍

sander288 "Bolt-on Master"

1,404 posts · joined Aug 2008 · 19 Aug 2013, 9:20 am

#966902

Nice work Matt; impressive times!!

BMW R65 LS
1967 1300 Deluxe
Swing-axles FTW ❗

IWL_86 Seriously Crusin Dubber

174 posts · joined Sep 2009 · 20 Aug 2013, 8:51 am

#967017

Great job Matt!!

Its Nice to see your car doing so well on many levels! It's proving to be a very capable all rounder!!! 🙂

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 21 Aug 2013, 10:45 am

#967120

Thanks for the comments fellas.

Anyone is welcome to come for a spin in Bluey as it is the performance and 'capable all rounder' that I am promoting with this car, any quality built car can do this and I like to share the joy.... 🙂

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bugboymatt Custom Title Time!

1,405 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Aug 2013, 1:03 pm

#967129

Awesome ride mate.

Fun everyday when out on the streets.

Da Time For The Aircooled Revolution Is Upon US.
Brothers & Sisters Lets Hit The Streets, Roll As One. And Feel The Power Of The Aircooled Storm.

GottaSplit Seriously Crusin Dubber

101 posts · joined Nov 2010 · 21 Aug 2013, 2:49 pm

#967133

Hey Matt... is your Beetle pulling the front wheel off the ground? That launch photo is the ducks n_ts. Just loving it 😁

Jamie

1960 11 Window

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 21 Aug 2013, 3:15 pm

#967135

Thanks Matt, and Jamie, I'm sure it is....in my dreams 😉 lol. Nah, VERY much doubt it with the sh1tty BFG's on the back, and didn't feel like it even launched very hard, but lets not spoil the imagination 🙂

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matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 21 Aug 2013, 3:18 pm

#967137

I love the pic too, just peeved I moved the LH wiper up earlier so my screen mounted GPS was legal for the trip down !! (it looks shite)

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DakDak67 Officially Full-On Dubber

208 posts · joined Sep 2011 · 21 Aug 2013, 3:52 pm

#967140

Can i see the wear indicators on those pooy BFG's? .. Slicks for Warwick ?? yup....

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 21 Aug 2013, 5:05 pm

#967145

DakDak67 wrote:Can i see the wear indicators on those pooy BFG's? .. Slicks for Warwick ?? yup....

Doing my best to make my own slicks Chris. lol

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matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 9 Oct 2013, 12:57 pm

#972188

Results for VW Warwick 2013

R/t; 60'; ET; MPH

0.120; 2.082; 9.021; 77.96 1st qualifer
0.122; 2.078; 8.991; 78.32
0.176; 2.044; 8.835; 79.83
0.025; 2.002; 8.824; 79.16

0.202; 2.018; 12.933; 35.59 1st round, win with big back off
0.019; 2.054; 9.009; 78.19 win by 0.504
0.097; 2.035; 9.278; 58.51 win with back-off by 1.445
0.169; 1.976; 8.930; 71.06 win by 0.351 with a small lift with an 8.90 dial so I dropped dial to 8.70 for the final
0.057; 1.921; 8.788; 75.69 FINAL 🙂 win, a small lift when near the line as Frosty was a length and a half behind me and again I was concerned of a break-out

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matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 9 Oct 2013, 1:02 pm

#972189

Appologies for some incorrect data I spread around on Saturday night, the beer goggles blurred my eyes.......I was sure there was a 8.3 there somewhere %$#@!

Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
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hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 9 Oct 2013, 7:28 pm

#972251

Good show matty !

Same old tyres on the rear ?

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 9 Oct 2013, 8:16 pm

#972261

Cheers Daimo, yeah, same ol worn OUT bfg's, hence the trailer queen status 😉

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baghall Ben Hal Outlaw Bushranger

1,021 posts · joined Jan 2010 · 9 Oct 2013, 9:13 pm

#972273

Finally caught up on this bug. Definitely love it. Well done Matt!

68 Baja - It's a growing pain!
58 Baja ute - and the pain spreads!
85 T3 Kombi - still growing
89 T3 Kombi - parts car

Turbo54 Veteran Volks Folk

2,220 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 10 Oct 2013, 8:57 am

#972321

Said i once and and say it again. In my top 5 vw's on this site. Just backs it up with the performance to go with the looks.
Well done Matt.
T54

C'mon kids gather round,
there's a new sensation hitting town,
It's moving straight, low to the ground,
it'll pick you up when your feeling down.

vduboy Insano Dub Head

702 posts · joined Oct 2012 · 10 Oct 2013, 10:21 am

#972326

Sexy looking car dude. Can't go wrong with black wheels they look awesome on everything!

It will all be OK in the end, if it's not OK it's not the end!

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 10 Oct 2013, 5:45 pm

#972347

quote]Originally posted by baghall
Finally caught up on this bug. Definitely love it. Well done Matt! [/quote]
Thanks Bags. Keep welding that Baja mate 😉

Turbo54 wrote:Said i once and and say it again. In my top 5 vw's on this site. Just backs it up with the performance to go with the looks.
Well done Matt.
T54

Thanks T54....only top 5, I'll have to keep working on it. Maybe the interior next......

vduboy wrote:Sexy looking car dude. Can't go wrong with black wheels they look awesome on everything!

Cheers vduboy, yes black wheels do look good on anything, just better on some 😂 😂

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westi what the

1,610 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 11 Oct 2013, 2:41 pm

#972415

Congrates mate. Again.2 years running.

The cars hold up well , it's you that starting to show your age.
That's what I would have said if you weren't so bloody consistent.
It must be the vitamins. Hehehehehehehehehe.

down sharon.

lunar_c Seriously Crusin Dubber

155 posts · joined Aug 2006 · 11 Mar 2014, 4:28 pm

#985677

Thanks again for the tip on the cooling vanes. Enjoyed reading about the build.. One kick ass bug!

6 Dubs in and counting..

1966 1300 Deluxe Beetle in polar white.