Mr Bubble Head Insano Dub Head
829 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Nice to see the ghetto getting the treatment. It's looking real nice Nug
recycle, restore, enjoy
Nuggets 56 Beetle
NUG637 Officially Full-On Dubber
372 posts · joined Nov 2009 ·
thanks nick 😎
these arrived the other week.... they were to well priced to pass up.... donno if i wanna run them on this rig or something else... but the option is always there (first ever set of rims)....
thought this was a cool shot.... in dodgey lighting...
got the engine all dialled in and took it for a quick run up the road.... runs better then it ever did 😀/
tho i think I'm due for a new starter.... after running 12v through a 6v starter the past 2 years i think its burnt it out.... it just doesnt have the "kick" anymore now its back to 6v.... going to get a brand new bosch starter tomorrow.
last friday my carpet kit arrived from newton and it really hit home that this car is coming to an end, and i kind of felt like.... "whats next" :-({|= after 5 years it just seems like working on this car is just apart of my everyday lifestyle....
come saturdaymorning i was elbow deep in contact cement... and high off the fumes 😀/ first thing was the sound deadening...
then onto the carpets... the rear arches, they needed stretching so borrowed mum and dads wall paper remover (steamer) and steamed the back of them while pulling it over my knee.... worked a treat....
then the rest just fell into place.... 8)
I dont have one complaint about this kit.... it all fit in beautiful! no word of a lie... top quality product that i will defenly be using again 8)
after admiring my handywork.... it was time to finish the puzzle...
(yes the bubble in the passenger side door card will be fixed :wink: )
i cant believe 5+ years ago aged 17? we pulled this piece of shit off the trailer.... and at times i even doubted myself if i could do it... but its is now basically done!!
not perfect in many ways but perfect for what i wanted/expected of myself and with anything, the first time of "having ago" you would do it differently if you were to do it again.... but thats what this car for me was all about... to learn.... skills, patience, persistence and discipline.
Coming out of high school i had set myself a few goals.... build a house (done) build a car (done) and make a name for yourself.... at age 22 i feel so proud/amazed that i have built this car with my own 2 hands 8) and it wouldnt go without saying a special thanks to most of you with help your over the years but certainly dibba (Damian - brother, OMR_007 on here) for re-igniting the fire when it started to burn out or pulling me out of the deepend from time to time and of course shana (girlfriends) for letting this be the other girlfriend in many instances and being so understanding of my passion and will-power to get it done... 2 people i owe alot to 8)
this wont be the last post regarding this car but it is defenly a closing chapter to the "build"..... im stoked!!
more pictures to come with better lighting and a better camera..... cruise time starts as of next weekend *dm*
these arrived the other week.... they were to well priced to pass up.... donno if i wanna run them on this rig or something else... but the option is always there (first ever set of rims)....
thought this was a cool shot.... in dodgey lighting...
got the engine all dialled in and took it for a quick run up the road.... runs better then it ever did 😀/
tho i think I'm due for a new starter.... after running 12v through a 6v starter the past 2 years i think its burnt it out.... it just doesnt have the "kick" anymore now its back to 6v.... going to get a brand new bosch starter tomorrow.
last friday my carpet kit arrived from newton and it really hit home that this car is coming to an end, and i kind of felt like.... "whats next" :-({|= after 5 years it just seems like working on this car is just apart of my everyday lifestyle....
come saturdaymorning i was elbow deep in contact cement... and high off the fumes 😀/ first thing was the sound deadening...
then onto the carpets... the rear arches, they needed stretching so borrowed mum and dads wall paper remover (steamer) and steamed the back of them while pulling it over my knee.... worked a treat....
then the rest just fell into place.... 8)
I dont have one complaint about this kit.... it all fit in beautiful! no word of a lie... top quality product that i will defenly be using again 8)
after admiring my handywork.... it was time to finish the puzzle...
(yes the bubble in the passenger side door card will be fixed :wink: )
i cant believe 5+ years ago aged 17? we pulled this piece of shit off the trailer.... and at times i even doubted myself if i could do it... but its is now basically done!!
not perfect in many ways but perfect for what i wanted/expected of myself and with anything, the first time of "having ago" you would do it differently if you were to do it again.... but thats what this car for me was all about... to learn.... skills, patience, persistence and discipline.
Coming out of high school i had set myself a few goals.... build a house (done) build a car (done) and make a name for yourself.... at age 22 i feel so proud/amazed that i have built this car with my own 2 hands 8) and it wouldnt go without saying a special thanks to most of you with help your over the years but certainly dibba (Damian - brother, OMR_007 on here) for re-igniting the fire when it started to burn out or pulling me out of the deepend from time to time and of course shana (girlfriends) for letting this be the other girlfriend in many instances and being so understanding of my passion and will-power to get it done... 2 people i owe alot to 8)
this wont be the last post regarding this car but it is defenly a closing chapter to the "build"..... im stoked!!
more pictures to come with better lighting and a better camera..... cruise time starts as of next weekend *dm*
baghall Ben Hal Outlaw Bushranger
1,021 posts · joined Jan 2010 ·
That's a neat looking car. Well done!
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58 Baja ute - and the pain spreads!
85 T3 Kombi - still growing
89 T3 Kombi - parts car
matberry Moderator Go hard or go home
8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
Awesome job Nug. 👍
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vassy66T1 Wow ... are U reading this?
2,120 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
A credit to you.
Your persistence is admirable (or psychotic ... depends on your point of view 🙂 )
I look forward to seeing it in the flesh
Your persistence is admirable (or psychotic ... depends on your point of view 🙂 )
I look forward to seeing it in the flesh
sander288 "Bolt-on Master"
1,404 posts · joined Aug 2008 ·
awesome job mate 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe
4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·
Hats off to ya Nug, great job. 👍
Pumba Veteran Volks Folk
2,138 posts · joined Jan 2007 ·
Hey nug i see your carpet kit arrived looks the goods,i have been on to newton about mine but find they dont answer emails,did the rear luggage area and wheel arch peices come in the same kit ??? and how long did they take,any info would be great so far the only info they gave me is shipping price.
cheers shane.
cheers shane.
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NUG637 Officially Full-On Dubber
372 posts · joined Nov 2009 ·
thanks guys.... hanging for the weekend to come back around to put some miles on it 👍
pumba - the only issue i had with newton was they said 4 weeks for production but it took 7.... i sent 1-2 emails per week of it overdue (really needed it) and they replied to all of them? and yes everything you see that is the brown carpet is what came in the kit... the sound deadening was a separate "kit"...
i would defenly use them again but this time order it a few weeks earlier.... once they told me it was sent i had it at my door withing 3 days 👍
pumba - the only issue i had with newton was they said 4 weeks for production but it took 7.... i sent 1-2 emails per week of it overdue (really needed it) and they replied to all of them? and yes everything you see that is the brown carpet is what came in the kit... the sound deadening was a separate "kit"...
i would defenly use them again but this time order it a few weeks earlier.... once they told me it was sent i had it at my door withing 3 days 👍
Pumba Veteran Volks Folk
2,138 posts · joined Jan 2007 ·
Thanks for that,it does look great see how much luck i have contacting them,i also emailed TMI but got no answers wish someone in australia would make them.
cheers shane.
cheers shane.
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NUG637 Officially Full-On Dubber
372 posts · joined Nov 2009 ·
well drove it home for the first time last night and it all went really well.... tho i noticed a humming noise coming from what sounded like the back.... had me a little worried but after driving it more and more this morning im pretty convinced its a wheel bearing which is good (not gearbox). Had a dry front passenger bearing after the melbourne trip years ago (under blue car) and have had issues with that cheap spindle since day one.... so wouldnt be suprised if that could be it echoing to sound like a rear? but will go through them sometime soon... gonna keep driving it for now tho...
woke up early and went and got a coffee...
then drove around aimlessly for an about 40 minutes until main roads opened.... pulled over and got a few shots... still on the phone but better lighting then the ones in the shed....
i know ive still got shit to do (other projects) but today is one of the first times in about 5 years that i feel "relaxed". and not guilty for sitting on the couch... havent felt like this in a long time.... always felt like i should be making progress.... sure it wont last long befor i get bored but for now its nice. Shit, i might even put a movie on and have a sleep :^o
woke up early and went and got a coffee...
then drove around aimlessly for an about 40 minutes until main roads opened.... pulled over and got a few shots... still on the phone but better lighting then the ones in the shed....
i know ive still got shit to do (other projects) but today is one of the first times in about 5 years that i feel "relaxed". and not guilty for sitting on the couch... havent felt like this in a long time.... always felt like i should be making progress.... sure it wont last long befor i get bored but for now its nice. Shit, i might even put a movie on and have a sleep :^o
DubbyDo Officially Full-On Dubber
276 posts · joined Jan 2012 ·
Looks shit hot dude, pat yourself on the back for sticking with it to the end. Reading thru this thread is great motivation (do you do talk shows yet?😁)
nils Fahrvergnugen
971 posts · joined Jan 2008 ·
Very nice!
Highlight for me is the interior, looks like a very nice place to be
Highlight for me is the interior, looks like a very nice place to be
Quit calling rust patina
Carl and Emily Officially Full-On Dubber
349 posts · joined Apr 2012 ·
Thanks for posting.
Builds like yours motivate the rest of us.
I'm sure with your persistence and patience you will be great at what ever you decide to do in life.
Look forward to seeing it in the flesh.
👍
Builds like yours motivate the rest of us.
I'm sure with your persistence and patience you will be great at what ever you decide to do in life.
Look forward to seeing it in the flesh.
👍
LUFTMEISTER Veteran Volks Folk
2,041 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·
Tribute. Nice style and build. In your free time you may want to take your lady away for a couples retreat. A patient female partner is worth their weight in VW acvessories. Happy motoring. Cheers
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Always after HAZET & MATRA & VW factory tools
Always after HAZET & MATRA & VW factory tools
beetle_nut Wolfsburg Wizard
465 posts · joined Jan 2012 ·
This thing is even better in the flesh.
Love this bug.
The owner is a good bloke too.😉
Love this bug.
The owner is a good bloke too.😉
NUG637 Officially Full-On Dubber
372 posts · joined Nov 2009 ·
thanks mate, no talk shows.... just been brought up knowing if i want something.... i have to work hard for it.... which seems to be a dieing trait.... no debt, no loans... all me baby!!! 😂 😎DubbyDo wrote:Looks shit hot dude, pat yourself on the back for sticking with it to the end. Reading thru this thread is great motivation (do you do talk shows yet?😁)
it sure is.... its the first bug ive had with carpet and holy shit doesnt it make a difference.... so much quieter.... i can actually have a conversaion with my passengers 😂nils wrote:Very nice!
Highlight for me is the interior, looks like a very nice place to be
im glad it motivates you because i get mine from similar threads so im happy to give back some of what i take.... Kcw is my usual go to place for motivation....Carl and Emily wrote:Thanks for posting.
Builds like yours motivate the rest of us.
I'm sure with your persistence and patience you will be great at what ever you decide to do in life.
Look forward to seeing it in the flesh.
👍
im currently a carpenter and love the hands on work.... my father (a boat builder) can throw his hand at almost everything which i like to have a go at also...
thanks so much for the kind words... i have been to many shows in my 58 and am a loyal member of melburgluft which some people have a problem with... but im always up for a chat if you see me at an event... 😎
thanks mate. She is a top bird and i try to treat her every now and then 😂 what do they say... treat em mean, keep em keen? hehe nar she knows how appreciative i am of the freedom... but least she knows if im not home.... im probly at the workshop rather then at the pub 😂LUFTMEISTER wrote:Tribute. Nice style and build. In your free time you may want to take your lady away for a couples retreat. A patient female partner is worth their weight in VW acvessories. Happy motoring. Cheers
haha thanks james, should be good to cruise next to that notch of yours 😎beetle_nut wrote:This thing is even better in the flesh.
Love this bug.
The owner is a good bloke too.😉
like any new project there are teething issues to sort through befor its super reliable... had a few arise over the past day or so... like a wheel bearing and my points decided to fuck out... but nothing that can't be fixed... its all just a big learning curve... l
NUG637 Officially Full-On Dubber
372 posts · joined Nov 2009 ·
Been puttin k's on this thing every chance I get slowly sorting through the "new car" gremlins.... Gettin excited for action day,... It's first car show 😎
Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l
12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
the colour of this is beautiful 👍
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bugboymatt Custom Title Time!
1,405 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Mate, a beautiful ride you have right there. 🙂
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reub VWRX is gone...
2,054 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
Beautiful👍
Reub
scotta Casual Dubber
34 posts · joined Jun 2011 ·
Nugs, great to see your thread here. Hard to summarise the 139 page original but great!
Scott
Scott
NUG637 Officially Full-On Dubber
372 posts · joined Nov 2009 ·
thanks mate 👍
DubbyFan Wolfsburg Wizard
518 posts · joined Nov 2010 ·
Wow, read this thread from start to finish. From disaster to desire, when you look at the pic's at the start to the finish, for example there was no channels pretty much, wow unreal!
Love the vintage look to the engine and the colours, the white and green go so well together. The fabrication of parts and workmanship, the attention to detail like adding the H section to the later model nose.
Congratulations what an awesome car and story to go with it, thanks for sharing your journey a true inspiration!
Love the vintage look to the engine and the colours, the white and green go so well together. The fabrication of parts and workmanship, the attention to detail like adding the H section to the later model nose.
Congratulations what an awesome car and story to go with it, thanks for sharing your journey a true inspiration!
whatnowthistime Casual Dubber
23 posts · joined Sep 2013 ·
looks great NUG637, but when are you going to lower it???
Carl and Emily Officially Full-On Dubber
349 posts · joined Apr 2012 ·
So we were talking to your folks at action day.
Apparently you have started a new project. 😁
When are you going to start a thread for it?
Loved seeing this one in the flesh also. 👍
Apparently you have started a new project. 😁
When are you going to start a thread for it?
Loved seeing this one in the flesh also. 👍
NUG637 Officially Full-On Dubber
372 posts · joined Nov 2009 ·
Thanks guys... Lowering cars is for fools.... 😀
Yeah Carl, by the time I got back you weren't at the table and as we never met we probly crossed paths all day lol.
New project is full steam ahead... Might wait till it really start taking shape befor I start a thread on it tho 😎
Yeah Carl, by the time I got back you weren't at the table and as we never met we probly crossed paths all day lol.
New project is full steam ahead... Might wait till it really start taking shape befor I start a thread on it tho 😎
DakDak67 Officially Full-On Dubber
208 posts · joined Sep 2011 ·
I crawled all over it on Sunday bud, damn impressive and a pretty wicked stance too man ! enjoy your hard efforts with 100,000's of miles of driving !
NUG637 Officially Full-On Dubber
372 posts · joined Nov 2009 ·
Since Christmas this thing has moved up to daily status, after a few minor adjustments on one of the carbs over the weekend, it is yet again driving like a dream ....
On the way home it rolled over to its first 10,000 miles since a I've bolted it back together. Pretty solid effort for a car that's only just become a daily considering how longs it's been on the road
Today we had abit of a meet between a few friends in the VW scene up Mt Gravatt lookout...
My bro in the ratty black oval snapped this...
Loven it
On the way home it rolled over to its first 10,000 miles since a I've bolted it back together. Pretty solid effort for a car that's only just become a daily considering how longs it's been on the road
Today we had abit of a meet between a few friends in the VW scene up Mt Gravatt lookout...
My bro in the ratty black oval snapped this...
Loven it
oldskoolguy Officially Full-On Dubber
329 posts · joined Sep 2011 ·
Very nice pictures mate, it's been said before but your story and pics are good motivation.
Safe travels, Rob.
Safe travels, Rob.
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1969 1500 Beetle "Otis"
2008 Golf GTI
1969 1500 Beetle "Otis"
2008 Golf GTI