Restoration

Blue65 Officially Full-On Dubber

298 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 16 Dec 2014, 11:15 pm

#1005421

Hi all. I finally bit the bullet and am getting my 1965 Beetle restored by Australian VW Performance Centre.

They've just completed the body work and going to repspray it next week.

What other mechanical or electric issues should I get them to address?

The engine will be resealed.

Its already converted from 6v to 12v.

I'm going to get a new Mp3 radio - any suggestions? I was hoping to get one that has mp3 usb ports.

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helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 17 Dec 2014, 12:37 am

#1005425

Get them to do a full road report. You will probaly have to get some work done on the brakes, suspension, steering, engine and or gearbox. The unknown factor could mean there is hundreds or possibly thousands of dollars of work to do.

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hulbyw Insano Dub Head

819 posts · joined Sep 2009 · 17 Dec 2014, 8:53 pm

#1005453

Retrosound is good. You don't have to cut the dash and you get all the features you are likely to want. Not cheap but good. Mustangs of Melbourne sell them in Vic and can suply or order in appropriate knobs for your year Beetle
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Blue65 Officially Full-On Dubber

298 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 17 Dec 2014, 10:51 pm

#1005459

http://www.retrosound.com/searchresults.asp?cat=9317

Yes, Mustangs Melbourne stocks them - I'll drive by and check them out.

The only problem I see is that they lack front USB ports - they are in the back which makes plugging in your phone awkward.

Its also twice the price of the modern Panasonic 50W tuner. http://www.pioneer.com.au/au/products/25/121/61/MVH-X375BT/page.html

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Owner of a 1964 VW Beetle, 1641cc engine, etc..