This is a thread for all the old here today gone tomorrow crowd to be able to catch up with each other again. and post some piccys of our resective resto's.
Jenz
Splittychick
Zac Smits
Pyro
Kafer69
Where are ya's
Rob...馃槑
Robo 路
Well looks like were back in business!
I have almost finished the all the welding and bodywork on the 66 now, thank god, never thought I was going to get there. everytime I thought I was near the end I found another section that needed repairing.
I have sort of come to an agreement about buying another Beetle in 12 months time and it is the colour that I was going to paint this one, so I have to choose another colour, turquiose or pastel blue (actually green) seems to be the two I like. but witch one? life wasen't ment to be easy, thats what Malcom Frazer reckons anyway!
Whats happening with you lot?
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
ahh, and here i was thinking that robo has sent me some birthday well wishes for the 14th!!!
well i'm in the uk at the moment as most of you know, but once i get back i've decided that i will lavish some money on my type 3 because i've made a list of the things i want to do to it.
these include:
reco-d dash, new seatbelts, recaro bucket seats(front anyway), maybe a new gearbox, new tires/brakes/pads (i've already put discs on the front..still drums on the rear), the 1500 motor in the back could use a bit of work, and i know i need to check the electrics and maybe put in a proper roll bar and stuff if i'm gunna drive it in khanas and things (better to be say thean sorry right??? and being an old car, it might make it a bit safer on the road as well.) i'll also get a better stereo and speakers. quite a list for me, but i'm willing to put the money in to do it so i'm going to enjoy this car.
zac
splittychick 路
Heh Rob & everyone else.Man i missed being able to come in here & chat with you guys.I was really bummed to come back from my camping trip & see that the thread had dissappeared.
Thats cool Rob to know that your nearly done with the welding must be great to see a light at the end of the tunnel!!Mine is only just beginning so theres not even a pin hole of light to be seen YET but we'll get there!!!!!
Camping was great & i took a bunch of photos but i still don't have a digital camera so i have to go through the processing deal etc........
Anyway hope your all well,whats everyone up too????????????
P.S.......Its good to be back.馃榾馃榾馃榾馃榾
:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce
splittychick 路
:birthday:birthday:birthday:birthday
Happy belated birthday Zac!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Theres a bunch of birthday wishes for you in the "whos the youngest forum member thread"馃槈
Robo 路
Yeah It just slipped my mind, to much VW stuff floating round in the space where my brain's supposed to be. actually I did say Happy Birthday splittychick just reminded me we did it in another thread!
Happy Birthday Zac.
:birthday
Rob...馃槑
[Edited on 15-3-2004 by Robo]
zac_smits 路
haha okya i've seen them now. u did remember..i am indeed humbled (thou not yet old as you suggest) i've still got plenty of you (if not immature) years ahead of me. (to know that all i have to do is look at some of you 'oldies' on the forum hahah)
zac
p.s and also to jen who wished me a happy bday as well. thanx
Robo 路
So whats the deal with comming home, how long have you got now?
Have you enjoyed the experiance of working over there, I would love to do it but I have to wait until my kids are gone, and the age I will be then, I would probably be only able to get a job for an old dude!
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
well my flight from here leaves on the 30dec...so, a while to say the least. i've been here since the 1st jan...so it will be over a year(if you count when i left australia, and when i arrive home)
yeh it's cool working over here becaus i get paid in pounds and i don't have to pay rent or food costs...so all i'm getting is pocket money. (but even so, it could still be more)
zac
pyr0 路
yay the post is back 馃榾馃榾馃榾
you know that engine that was advertised a little while back with the box for $1000. well i brought it i just havent been able to get online to tell you guys 馃槈
any way its a 2liter with extractors and a sporty exhaust 馃榾
im planning on rebuilding it over easter. So far ive taken the extractors and exhaust off and sanded it back and painted it in a metalic grey/silver heat proof paint :bounce
ill get some pics of it soon.
great to have our post back :beer
Robo 路
Sure is
I better get off here and go and do some work on the Beetle!
Catch ya's later!
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
oh, and in case anyone has heard of or read the car magazine 'evo'
i know the guy who owns it 馃檪 and he let me sit in and start the aston martin db7 zagato vanquish, and the pagani zonda c12s...that is cool.
Well i'm here too finished the last of the welding on the trailer last night ready for the big camping trip at Easter.
Paint the chassis this weekend and then assy time.
And then can get started on the Notch again. Haven't touched it for two weeks.
Het Zac (happy birthday BTW) whats it like for type3 bits over there. I might get u some money and get you to bring some small bits back with u.
Where are u getting your reco'd dash from.
Stanley 路
Hope this works
If it does this is the"NOTCH" in the now messy/full shed
If not i'll be back
Robo 路
Hey
Looks pretty good! have ya finished the wiring yet? and have you been alowed back in the house yet.
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
Robo wrote:Hey
Looks pretty good! have ya finished the wiring yet? and have you been alowed back in the house yet.
Rob...馃槑
wiring......:cussing
zac_smits 路
kafer man...that's like an exact copy of mine dude...except i pulled the front bumper off mine to add the 2 1/4inch frame that holds an additional towbar (obviously so that you can tow in reverse:P:P)
zac
Stanley 路
Hello...testing...testing......anyone there or is this a mirage:bounce
zac_smits 路
wow ppls it looks like we lost a few days posts... i know i did
pyr0 路
hmmmmm loosing posts and pages from our own thread :alien not kool.
any way good news on the resto front :bounce those side steps i made are going to be painted white on friday 馃榾馃榾馃榾 ill put some pics up after they get done.
i might also try and get my bumpers......yes those ones from ages ago......high filled and painted too 馃槑
YAY for progress no matter how slow it is :beer
zac_smits 路
at least you can do something pyro. i know my car is sitting at home under the house while i'm here enthusiastically wanting to do it up. oh well, i huess it'll just have to wait as usual.
pyr0 路
lol zac do you trust ur mates ???
con them into helping out 馃槈
i would offer to help out but i struggle to get my own bus and my lil bro's EH done.
oh yeah update on the EH as well. took it for a blue slip and got nailed with 9 lines of defects 馃檨 mainly under body rust which was badder than it looked 馃檨
itll be done sson but :beer
Robo 路
Hey Hey
Were back on line!!!:thumb
So whats everyone been up too.
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
I've got a new avatar and I posted it all my self.
Frenzix made it from some photo's but I put it there.
and I have a web page ...whoo hoo.
Is it just me but when I load this thread it's about 4 foot wide on the screen.
Robo 路
No mine's normal
Hows the notch going.
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
Robo wrote:Hows the notch going.
Rob...馃槑
Slowly
zac_smits 路
why pyro are you offering to do it up for me????
(so that when i come back i'll have this awsome car to drive while pyros will be sitting rusting in the backyard...)
馃榾馃榾 i would never suggest that :P
pyr0 路
ha it was a "im not offering" LOL
any pics of the otch in progress kafer ???
pyr0 路
it slipped big time !!!!!!!!
am i the only one holding the fort ???!>?!?!!??!! :vader
Robo 路
Not much posting happening here!
Whats everyone up too?
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
it's my night off here..the school's putting on a minor play..so i get a bit of a break, and then i'm going out for 'drinks' afterwards 馃榾馃榾
(oh btw..just to tease u guys...i bought a 5L keg of stella artois for 拢11
hahahahahahahaaahhahaa):bounce:bounce
Stanley 路
Hey Zac is that a keeper to bring back to Aus and drink with your aussieveedubber mates.
Hey what's the go with Fish he's selling every thing. What's goin on Fish if your listening.
Notch weekend this weekend whoo hoo
Robo 路
He wants a water cooled camper! Yaaaahhhkkkk
Rob... 馃槑
zac_smits 路
haha kafer no i won't hold onto it that long (believe me it will be well gone before then!!!)
The other night (while fairly drink(it was the night of my 18th)) i managed to answer a trivia question and win myself a nice bottle of red spanish wine. now that is class (unlike the english rugby team as we say over here!!!)
I WANT A CAR!!! (i mean over here...it's a bitch getting around sometimes)
Robo 路
Buy one of those motobicycle's, and a good insurance policy!
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
i was thinking of a vespa ahhaha.
(can't type atm caus i'm pissed offf my nut...been drinking for two house. 4pints of stella artois, and 9 shots (5 vodka aftershocks, 4 tequila slammers), i am swayingg in my seat...)
zacx
pyr0 路
man drinking galor sounds like my kinda holiday :P
Robo 路
Hi Zac.
Vespas are cool, once you get the hang of the handlebar shift mechanism, bit freaky at first, when you are used to the conventional foot change! Must be comming into summer over there now, probably a good time to get one, and they do about 600 kays to a tank of fuel, if you take it easy.
How did you go with the school tunnel system, have you managed to find all of it?
Rob... 馃槑
zac_smits 路
hey robo...i'm a bit more sober now and am a bit more able to answer your questions. I haven't got much further than about 500m, and that was freaky enough in a group. maybe i'll get further later on. yeh it just depends how much insurance is over here caus it seems to be pretty expensive. i'm off to france in the next few days for a week so that's cool, and then it's holidays
damn i can't wait
zac
jenz58 路
Zac get a Vespa!!!!馃槑
I love them...wish I lived nearer the city so I could ride it to work (if I had one)
I'm reading a book called 'Vrrrm' by Peter Moore...an Aussie travel book writer...This book is about how he bought a Vespa on ebay......and went over to Milan, Italy, to pick it up and tour around Italy on it.....Everyone love him and his bike, and it got him in many doors over there馃槑馃槑 He meets lots of interesting characters through his Vespa and it occasional minor break downs:thumb.....It is making me want to go over there and buy one馃槈
Apparently they are selling lots off overseas because of restrictions placed on them over there (some policy)....the Vespa enthusiasts are up in arms over it....They feel it a ploy to get people buying new ones...but they are loosing the old ones off of Italies roads馃檨
Anyway....the people he mets sounds so much like us Vee Dubbers!!!!!馃槑:thumb:kiss
It's the Melbourne Comedy Festival for a couple of weeks...saw two shows last night...going to two more tonight...and a couple more during the week....should be a good laugh I hope:rudolf
Catch ya's all soon I hope:sandrine
I miss the forum馃檨
pyr0 路
wouldnt that equate to like a laugh and a half a night :P
anyone up to much today ?
Robo 路
Hey Jenz
Good to see your back on the social scene..馃槈 just make sure you don't drink too much vino!!:thumb
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
it's jeeeeeeeeeeeenz
where've u been uslacker...hahaha
Well i really am looking at one quite seriously. I need travel more because i can't run/hitch-hike everywhere. (i'm just not sure how it'd go with me carrying a full pack on my back as well!!!)
(and plus my sister wants a vespa so when the yr is out i can just send it back to aus in a freight container and she can buy it off me. FUN!!
well i go to france in two days. thinking about all the french ladies.....:P:P馃槑 go me! haha
bye ppls
Robo 路
Hey Zac
Better watch out, those french chicks can steal your heart and break it in the same day! Have fun you lucky bugger!
Rob...馃槑
fish 路
Robo wrote:Hey Zac
Better watch out, those french chicks can steal your heart and break it in the same day! Have fun you lucky bugger!
Rob...馃槑
just got back from W A. surfing Margaret river and a place called lefthanders. 4-6ft and great surf. lots of great wine too. helps when the surf is big and cold. cheers, fish. P.S. know of anyone who wants to swap a syncro for two splitties ?????
Robo 路
Fish Man
Whats happenin. I always knew if we waited long enough that we would get a post from ya! Margaret river, hey havent surfed there might have to rectify that, also want to surf cactus one day you surfed that?
Rob...馃槑
splittychick 路
Heh all,just checking in.Sounds like your having a great time Zac.馃榾
I'm off to the cruisers jamboree down here in Melb. 2day.ITs going to be a beautiful day,lots of sunshine & lots of beutiful veedubs!!I'm up to early though coz daylight savings ended overnight so i thought i'd get an extra hour sleep but i woke up early & couldn't get back to sleep.....my heads a little sore too.....to much champayne last night!!!!!!!!!!!:o
pyr0 路
:puke i just re-gained consioucs-ness (nfi on the spelling) after "vw_addict"'s 21st celebrations............owwwww my head and stomach are killing me :cry why did i do this to my self.
oh well best way to get over it is to have a :beer or :beer:beer to get the liver moving again 馃槈 l8er guys
jenz58 路
Oops...I missed the jamboree馃檨
Saw some Vee Dubbs on the road heading in that direction when I was coming home this morning...They got off the Eastern freeway and headed south down Springvale Road...In the end I figured where they were heading:jesus:cry
That's what happens when you loose contact with the pulse of things...
OK, saw two great shows, for people in Melbourne and wanting to have a laugh,...'Black and Tran'...and 'The Kransky Sisters'
The Kransky Sisters were a scream...so see them if you have to choose...incredible show...
zac_smits 路
yeh well u guys got an hr more sleep...i got an hr less.
i thought i woke up nice and early at 6am, but it turned out to be 7am...oh well.
i don't care if they steal my heart...just as long as they don't steal my passport/wallet!!!
see if i can take some pics of ne french dubbers...but i might not have time.
zac
Robo 路
He He
I will let you all in on a little secret, I got no extra sleep, because I forgot to set the clock back and got up too early!:cussing.... What a dummy.
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
This is what I did today.
Had to give up on the rear cause I needed a 17mm allen key.
Just wanted to clean everything up and check the brakes and then decided I'd lower it. Seemed like a good Idea at the time.
So then I started the front lowered it two splines but found a shagged lower ball joint. But it was a fun afternoon.
Robo 路
Hey Hey
A good picture at last! good to see ya had a burn free afternoon.
I have little burns all over my upper arms and sholders from welding up the underside of the door rain gutter! Usually I only put up with pain like that to get a Tatoo, I spose you could look at it from another perspective, I didn't have to pay for it, but the pattern dosen't look to crash hot...馃槧
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
Well I realised it was not really that late and went to the Jamboree...Mandie had gone!!!馃檨 Lots of people had gone...but others were still waiting for the trophy presentation..all limp in the heat...
Still got to chat to friends and look at Vee Dubbs馃槑
...Rob those burns sound nasty......:jesus
Kafer Type 3's rule...there are more and more of them at shows now馃槑 I'm even getting thumbs up in car parks or at traffic lights in Dr L!!
So lowering the notch...how long is it going to be off the road?
splittychick 路
Damn we must have just missed you Jen.We left about 1pm,the lack of shade & severe heat was killing us.I'm completely in love with the matt black splitty that was there.What a beauty!!!!!!It was a great turn out though,heaps of familiar faces.:thumb
zac_smits 路
hey everyone. i went mountain biking today and in the car-park there were 4 kombis (including a nice 'hippy' one that had flowers and stuff). it's good to see lots of mk1-3 golfs around and models that we don't get over here.
well i'm off to france in 6hrs...have a good week all.
zac
Robo 路
Watch out for those chicy's and don't kick any dogs! how are ya getting over?
Jenz
Yeah The things you do for love!
Rob... 馃槑
[Edited on 28-3-2004 by Robo]
zac_smits 路
hey robo...i'm going over on sea france...and staying at the villa castela.
leaving from portsmouth...not really planning to sleep tonight...don't see much point for only *zac checks watch*5hrs and 10mins. the bus rides 5 hrs...i'll sleep then.
zac
zac_smits 路
oh, and i found this link that is suitable for me...but that you can all enjoy.
jenz58 wrote:Kafer Type 3's rule...there are more and more of them at shows now馃槑 I'm even getting thumbs up in car parks or at traffic lights in Dr L!!
So lowering the notch...how long is it going to be off the road?
I'm amazed at the amount of people who don't know what a type3 is let alone a notch. As for being off the road how long is a piece of string.
It's 3 steps fwd to steps back.
My oldest son (who is the reason I need a new daily driver as he's buying my current one) keeps telling me to hurry up so he can have my ute.
But does he offer any help...even though he's an apprentice mechanic...no way going out this weekend....:cussing
Robo 路
Hey Hey
Zac
Your breakin me heart, all the places I would love to go. Hope you have a great time. I hope to make it to Germany for the next Bad Camberg meet!
Kafer.
What has happened to the youth of this generation! I would have thought that helping dear ol dad on his project would have been a bonding thing, I can remember working on my fathers 61 Beetle and blacking the tyres and using pops Splitty as a cubby house. So whats the plans for the notch anyway, Lowering, hot motor, matt black!!!!!!
Had a great arvo yesterday, Visited my friend place and looked over his 54 Oval, very nice original car, bloody great! then went to another friends and had a look at the 59 project bus, they just scored, easy resto, not much rust at all great buy! Cant have a better afternoon than that can you?
Rob... 馃槑
Stanley 路
PLANS.....Is there such a thing.....i thought it was "suck it and see"
doing all the mechanicals at the moment brakes, ball joint, tie rods etc and lowering each corner as I go.
Then i'll tune the engine. I've got an air leak and think I might need to get the carbs bushed.
Body and paint will come after it's reg'd.
Robo 路
Look slike both of us have lots of VW work to do! Why are we on here and not working on our respective cars?
Rob...:thumb
Stanley 路
`Cause i'm at work.....:cry
jenz58 路
Hah...new timetable and Tuesdays off and online....I can see they are going to very productive days for me!!馃檪
Gunna go out and check some sheds for Bel....and ring a couple of demolition places to get quotes for the bungalow to be taken down for the shed to go in!!!!
I like week days off:thumb
I'll go visit Bel while I'm out馃槑
Kafer I can so relate to the story about your son...been there done that!!!:jesus馃槈
Mandie the matte black splitty is nice...it won best kombi馃槑
Wow Zac...France!!! Sounds like life is pretty good.....The hill climb got me, sorta never imagined it in old England!!!!
Gotta go get productive...CYA
pyr0 路
hey guys great to here about the progresson the notch :bounce love the pics
i have some sad news tho last night the kombi died the engine is how do you say cooked :cussing luckily i have a 2nd hand one 馃槈 ill be putting it in over the easter weekend and ill grab the pics 4 everyone :thumb
it all come good eventually :beer
jenz58 路
Pyro, that's bad news..but as you said...lucky about the second engine!!!:thumb
Always good to have a spare lying around just in case...
I have...Another 36hp...and a half a one.....Not sure how prepare I have to be??:jesus
I have Tuesday's off now馃檪 Visited Bel....not much cahnge sine last week...and went and checked out the trimmers and talked carpet...Rang a couple of shed places to get prices. An all around productive day馃槑
jenz58 路
OK, so what happened to Tomorrows People TODAY????
How long was the forum down.....went on late last night and the band width had been exceeded...again:jesus
Went to another comedy show and had a good laugh tonight...'Danny Bhoy' this time........Met up with a couple of young American backpackers who I'd served earlier in the day..... had a good talk..and a laugh. They were pretty impressed with being in town during the festival and were searching out cheap tics!!馃檪
Hmmm, one of them became the butt of Danny's American jokes....Well she did put up her hand to say she was from out of town......NYC..:o馃榾
CYA's:sandrine
Robo 路
Wow
Everyone's got things happening except me! BUT i have a little secret that you guys will have to wait to hear!馃槈
Jenz.
Glad to see your getting back to your old postal menace self!
Pyro.
Thats the problem with owning and driving old cars, they do suffer the occasional breakdown. Most of our VW's have long exceeded the factorys projected lifespan. Thats why it is important to get yourself a little stash of spares, antoher gearbox and engine becomes good value, when something like what has happened to you occurs.
Kafer.
I finishe welding in the other heater channel repairs, and now only have two little slithers I have to weld in, and I am finished welding, can't be too soon I can tell you.
Zac.
Hows it going over on there. Picked up any nice women yet? and have you seen any nice VW's.
Splittychick.
How's it going with your bus. I went down to Byron and had a look at Judy's splitty. Looks like it should be an easy resto bodywise, very little rust.
Well have to get back to working on the 66 now, I am starting to get enthusiastic now the horrible work has been done!
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
Finally got all the rear suspension back in (on one side) took me an hour just to get the cover back on the torsion bars..aaargh.
Have it back on the ground on the wekend then i'll do the other side...can't wait.
Finished welding Rob...I don't believe it...just think no more little tatoos.
and to think people pay for that latest craze I hear is being branded.
Glad to hear you've got some spare time Jenz. I've been following the resto on Bel lookin' good.
Sorry to hear about your engine Pyro...but it looks like we're all involved in aproject some way or another....except for Zac of course holidays aren't counted as a project
Robo 路
Yeah your not wrong there!
What was the problem with the torsion bar covers?
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
Just a bugger to get the 4 bolt holes lined up the type3 irs has a small 12mm approx spacer on the back which makes it hard to line up the bolts.
Alot of cursing and swearing lucky the shed is far enough awy from the house. Give me swing arm any day.
The other side should be a breeze now i no exactly how to tackle it.
Just have to fix a ball joint and tie rod end and then the fronts finished too.
Then go crazy with the gloss black paint. Whats a good product for inside wheel arches (POR15 to expensive)
My wife has finally succumbed and even comes and sits in the shed with me. She must be after something.
Robo 路
Your gone mate!!!! you know a mother always looks after her unborn child (the car)!!:thumb
Rob... 馃槑
Stanley 路
Maybe she's just making sure i'm working so Ben can have my ute.
It's amazing the difference when you "have to" work on the car rather than wanting to for something to do.
I think you'd know where i'm coming from.
Robo 路
He He
The joys of married life!:thumb
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
Logged on and now having to run to work....:jesus
Trying to train my BF to accept my addiction and not be frightened of it....We are back to dating 'only', with me needing assurance that he is not going to get paranoid on me again. We went out last night...he has apparently bought me a big book on VW's which he was pretty happy about...(I'm hoping it's not one I have)
I'm enjoying my time back here but there is more in life....so trying to establish a balance with my friend....
Bel is looking pretty slick...or she will........I'll have to get her pics back up soon 馃檪
Not much has happened this week...they are working on another beetle...plus the Ghia's....they have a busy workshop there!! At least it slows down the drain on the bank account when they are working on other cars:thumb
CYA's
p.s. Tokyo Shock Boys tonight...never seen them before...should be fun!!!!:o
Robo 路
Hey Jenz
Looks like ya got a fairly heavy agenda goin there, work, shows and VW's, how do ya fit it all in?
The only social life I have at the moment is my affair with the welder and the sanding block! Jodie locks me in the shed at 7.30AM and dosent let me out until dinner time!
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
you should think yourself lucky she lets you out....:P
pyr0 路
lol, i wish i was locked in the shed with my bus but alas i have none the time 馃檨 sorry just did my english exam yesterday :P
good to here were getting back into the projects or planning for them again, cant wait for the pics jenz.
the engine is going in next saturday...........which poses a problem the nationals are on sunday :alien anyone reckon i can get the old engine out and the new one in and tuned with only me and my step dad in one day ??? keep in mind ive never taken an engine out b4 :o
Robo 路
Whoa man
the forums really movin today! the thread was three pages back, had to search for it!
Rob... 馃槑
Stanley 路
Well one side of the notch is lowered and maechanically OK. Except for the pitted front brake rotors. Might get them skimmed on the car.
As you can see from the photo's it came down a bit.
Only thing i'm worried about is that i might have picked the easy side first....:jesus
See the long range weather forecast for Easter...RAIN...Oh well Straddie here we come.....:cry
Stanley 路
Painted inside the wheel wells with sond deadener and sprayed all the suspension parts with gloss blach after days with the wire brush...looks like the day it rolled off the production line......:thumb
zac_smits 路
looks like ur making some headway there kafer!!! are you planning to go any further once the other side is done (lower i mean...)
i am back from my week in france...safe and sound (and probly 2kg heavier)...oh man, the cheese, the wine.....the chocolate!!! i went to aramouche (the d-day beaches), bayeux (tapestry), i stayed at le castel d'ailly, honfleur (artist town), went to the neufchatel cheese place..6euros for 600grams of cheese!!!, and today i went to the chocolaterie (and bought a slab of chocolate and inch thick, 5inches wide, and 10inches long and it cost me 18euros!!
i have taken pics that i will put up tomoz sometime...poor me, now i've just got to deal with my 3weeks holiday.
it's a hard life i live....zac
Robo 路
Hi PPL
Kafer Man
Looks like there's not much more to do to the notch!
Zac
Ya didn't mention if ya made any lady friends over there!! He He He.
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
it's france...do i need to 馃槈
zac_smits 路
oh..and i forgot to add that now i have 3.5 weeks holidays (and for most of that i will be in sweden 'seeing the sights' 馃槈
so if i don't pop up for a little while you know that i'm, ahh, engrossed in other activities.
zac 馃榾馃榾
Robo 路
He He He....:thumb
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
Man, It's amazing what a bit of experience can do. What took me almost 3 days last week I did in an afternoon . Found the trick with the torsion bar caps as well.
Drop it back on its wheels this afternoon and fingers crossed it will be level.
Hey Zac can I put an order in for a Swedish girl.....馃槈
[Edited on 4-4-2004 by kafer69]
Robo 路
Hey Kafer, will we see it at Klub Fest?
Rob...馃槑
pyr0 路
more pics will have to go up once that puppy is back with its wheels on the ground and lowered all round.....
and i thought my head was on crookered when i saw the 1st pics :P
vw_addict 路
sup pyro just thought id drop in to see what was doin these days, bad luck on the engine man aswell if u want ill give u a lift tt the nats.. :beer
[Edited on 5-4-2004 by vw_addict]
[Edited on 5-4-2004 by vw_addict]
Stanley 路
Man.....sure is quiet on the forum...yet posts seem to slide at a rapid rate.
Where are you guys it's lonely here ?
Robo 路
Yeah your right. seems like a lot of rubbish is posted these days. I think there are too many young dudes posting what they did on sat night! and not about VW's. Thats why I started this thread for us so we could talk to each other without posting multiple threads about junk. but we talk mostly about our resto's anyway.
Rob.. 馃槑
[Edited on 5-4-2004 by Robo]
splittychick 路
Heh guys,i've been working flat out so haven't got anything to chat about, just thought i'd say hi.
Robo 路
Great to hear from you! whats happening with the splitty?
Rob...馃槑
pyr0 路
yeh splitty chick how's the stripping and sanding coming along ???
yeh addict ill be down at ur house about 8ish.
anyone have anytips for swapping a 2liter kombi engine. its a manual ?
any help is MUCH needed :P
splittychick 路
Nothing happn with the splitty at the moment.I stopped the sanding process as seeing as though theres still body work to do i thought its probably best to wait till thats all done then sand it back when its almost time to paint.Just waitng for my funds to look a liitle better before i can take it to the mechanics to get the mechanical aspect checked out & the brakes etc...done.
Wish i had some advice for you Pyro but i know nearly nothing about engines!!!
Whats everyones plans for Easter??I'm going down to stay 1 night at phillip Island as i have to do the market on Sunday & have another market possibly lined up down the peninsula on Easter Monday.So its mostly work for me!!!!!!:cussing
pyr0 路
bummer havent happend to get any progress pics of the bus have ya 馃槈
i love progress pics
Stanley 路
pyr0 wrote:anyone have anytips for swapping a 2liter kombi engine. its a manual ?
Should get an automatic and it will do it it's self....馃檪
jenz58 路
Hi all!!!馃檪
Sounds like you're all busy doin stuff馃槑
I've been out of touch yet again:thumb....Well had a busy schedule seeing shows at the Comedy Festival...and too tired to go online
Spent last Sunday trying to get in places for Easter with the dog but all booked out....Bob is going to a kennel for the first time in his life on Friday...buy a nice on in the country...He had to have his vacinations....so lots of running around.
Dr L is getting a service this very minute...and I've just payed for a buy I did on ebay...57-65 VOLKSWAGEN PAINT CHIPS!!!!! Now I wont be able to complain about the colour reproduction of pics being bad...It'll be funny if I don't like any of the colours:jesus
I hope I get them before I have to decide on the colour馃榾
Lou and I are going to Sydney for Easter...decided not to drive anywhere without the dog.....and got cheap flights and hotel...So I may get to the Nationals on Sunday!!!馃檪
Robo 路
Hey Jenz Glad to hear from ya!
Splittychick, the joys of VW resto's. Your always broke!!!!
Pyro, have ya finished that motor transplant yet?
Kafer. did ya find a guard yet?
I thought I was all finished the welding on the 66, but you would not believe it, I found some bloody more that has to be done. Fair dinkum I don't think I will ever finish this car!
Rob... 馃槑
jenz58 路
lol...Once you start you can't stop Rob!!!!:thumb
I ran into fatboy today...it was great to see him again. He was pretty stoked about Bel...I'll have to get pics up again!!
Dr L had a service...but blow a spark plug when I was driving (and I was saying how well he was running and sounding)...I thought I'd blown the exhaust with the bang it made:jesus...All fixed now馃槑
Looks like Lou and I are going to the Nationals....I'm indoctrinating him:thumb....No objections so far!!!!!:party...and we should make it to the pub on Friday night in Liverpool:kiss (but not the drags ojn Saturday馃檨馃槈)
Robo 路
Lucky Buggars!!:thumb
I might have a little suprise for ya's all next week, if Im lucky!
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
I can't wait Rob!!!! What is it!!!!!:bounce:bounce:bounce馃檪
I'll log on as soon as we get home Tuesday:thumb
I hope Bob dog likes the kennel..they seem nice there:sandrine...Wah...it's going to be like leaving a child with a carer for the first time.....:jesus...
Robo 路
He He.... you'l just have to wait!馃槈
I think he will be OK, because there will be lots of other dog's (and their smells) so he will be on sensory overload. He may even find one of those French Poodles!馃槈
Rob...馃槑
[Edited on 6-4-2004 by Robo]
jenz58 路
THANKS Rob!!! My poor Bobby....he's still a virgin!!!!:o Now I'll really worry!!!
pyr0 路
nah the engine switch is going to take place on saturday :bounce
i like surprises cant wait
jenz what pub you going to in liverpool ??? i might have to stop in and have a few as well :beer
Robo 路
He He He
He will be a new dog!!!馃榾
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
Great Pyro!!馃檪 It's at Collingwood Hotel. Cnr Hume Hwy and Hoxton Park Road, Liverpool....I don't know what time yet....I've u2ued for it....
Bobby doesn't know what's in store for him Rob!!!:thumb馃槈
Hope he's not heart droken when I have to bring him home馃檨
pyr0 路
thats right near my work and my house :P well 15min from my house but still close 馃榾
my u2u hasnt got anything atm which is strange.
also does anyone else have to hit refresh everytime they go to the todays post page to see the newwest posts...........sum thing screwy is going on on my computer 馃檨
jenz58 路
I'm finding all puters are doing strange things....Well moi one here and moi one at work....That's two puters!!!!
zac_smits 路
hey guys...just a quick update from the streets of oxford, england.
the next one will either be form sweden or cambridge.
i'm staing in a very nice youth hostel that is for stars and only 拢18.5 a night. the rooms are clean and it's very safe. been clubbing, and last night, picked up a girl from the hostel that is over from california for a week so that was especially good night. out clubbing again tonight...see if my luck is changing!
cheers,
zac
Stanley 路
I'm going to Straddie tomorrow so if I don't get a chance to post till I get back everyone have a great and safe Easter.
Then it's flat chat into the Notch. Oldest son turned 17 to-day and get's his license on Tuesday(fingers crossed) so the pressure is on.
Not much to do
Finish putting brakes back together
Find and fit new guard
Rust convert and paint floors
Put interior back in
Put dash back together and finish wiring
fit bumpers
sandblast and paint rims and get new tyres fitted
get engine running sweet - get carbs rebushed.
and finally get it registered....no sweat
Lucky i've got next week off.
Somehow I still don't think it's going to be enough
Robo 路
Looks like everyone's having fun!
Jenz
as far as Bob goe's just remember the saying "there's no place like home" and he may want to bring some of his friends!
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
omg...u guys are slipping, this was on the 2nd page again
tsk tsk
Stanley 路
helooooo and goodbye
Kafer69 has left the building.
zac_smits 路
nice kafer...and here i am, with 26 seconds to go...
20....
15....
10..
5...
too lat
zac_smits 路
right...so now i'm in cambridge, and i can't find any available accomodation. it being easter weekend and all. it's just really working out well for me at the moment isn't it?
zac_smits 路
okay...i didn't get any accomodatoin in cambridge..easter weekend and all, so i went back to oxford and am still here now.
zac
Stanley 路
Try again next weekend zac
Where is everyone ?
Obviously Easter...Had the best time at Straddie.
Even got to park next to a splitty on the barge...must be a sign.
I'll post some pics tomorrow as i'm on holidays for a week.
why am i talking in short sentences.
See ya
Stanley 路
Check this out.
What are the chances of parking next to a splitty on the barge.
Needless to say didn't see the water, chewing the fat with the owner and his mates.
Robo 路
Hey Hey Hey
Im still alive!
Been up the brothers in Bundy. Whats been happenin here?
Rob...馃槈
pyr0 路
nothing much from what i can pick up on me myself ive been off 4 a buit too not by choice i might add 馃槈 i got the engine in and i also got it going 馃榾馃榾馃榾 yay i didnt it over 2 days, the 2nd day was needed to change the fuel pump .......well actually put the puch rod that works it in because the last owber failed to tell me they were running an electric one. but hey i still did it 馃榾馃榾
Robo 路
On Ya Pyro
Glad things are going well. I hope the others come back soon!
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
i'm here
jenz58 路
Hey...I'm just back from Sydney!!!...So tired....now I need a holiday....Nothing like going to another city, bigger than the one your from, to exhaust yourself....
Picked Bob dog up on the way home...he'd had fun. The lady at the kennel loved him....He loved the ride home..and it was so nice to see him again:kiss
First thing he did was race around the yard and bark to let all the neighbouring critters know he was back in his territory馃槑...Then he went into his kennel to sleep..I think he'd had some late nights:thumb
Time for bed...gunna catch up on things tomorrow night:bounce
Zac so are the schools on a semester break over there, or just Easter...do you have longer off?...
Pyro, it was good to meet up...even if very briefly....damn public transport...it takes so long to get anywhere...I was ready to go home to bed by the time we made it to the pub...
Night all!!馃檪
splittychick 路
Sounds like everyone had a fun & busy Easter.The nats sounded like a blast.
I worked on Sunday & Monday but its always fun working at the market especially down at St Kilda coz u get to meet lots of different people from all over.
Way to go Pyro on getting the other engine into to your kombi.Are you driving it yet or is there still work to be done?How does it go compared to your last engine?
How was Bundy Rob?Hot i bet!!!What was the surprise????Is there still one or have i missed it???:bounce
Kafer you lucky thing having a splitty as your neighbour on the barge.You wouldn't need to be checking out any of the scenery when you have something so beautiful sitting next to you!!!!馃槑馃槑
Sounds like Sydney was good Jen.Did you go to the Nats at all??I bet Bobs completely exhausted from chatting to all the other dogs.
I haven't been doing anything vw over the easter break apart from waving at fellow dubbers on the road.If anyone gets a chance go & see Starsky & Hutch......very funny movie & there is a ghia sighting!!!!!
Robo 路
Hi Splittychick
Yes it's still commin, Just have to wait a bit longer, a couple of days I hope!
Bundy was quite plesant, this time of year is about as good as it gets, not too hot, not too cold, just right!
Rob... 馃槑
jenz58 路
Hey
Yep I got to the Nat's.......Arrived later that plannned because we got lost on the train system....It was great to get there.
I picked up a rubber seals kit for Dr L......should be a little less smelly once I get it in. I noticed that his bellows as split the other day and decided the rest could get replaced as well to seal it all up馃檪
I also bought a Cheese Cutter for Bel...another accessory馃槑
Took pics of the colours I liked on beetles....will try to download them tonight and try and make a decision for Bel
Robo 路
OK the cats out of the bag the deals been done! I just bought myself an Oval (56). you will have to wait to see the pics. but she's all mine.
Rob...馃槑
splittychick 路
WOOOOHOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!Thats a COOOOOLLLL surprise.Congrats Rob,what shape is she in????????Can't wait to see the pics.
:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce
Stanley 路
Robo...Robo...Robo...what have you done.
c'mon mate whats goin' on what are the plans
Is it a goer
is it a resto
what about the '66
PLEASE...don't leave us hanging......:cussing
splittychick 路
Yeah cmon Rob....where r you........we want details......!!!!!:cussing
Robo 路
Ok
She is still registered and in great condition! I pay for her on saturday! I will be leaving her at the present owners place until I get the 66 to the reassembly stage! (about 2-3 weeks) I will be handing in the plates and putting her on historic rego. I will post some pictures after I hand over the money on saturday. the present owner is a bit worried about having pictures of his cars on the web. so I will wait until the deal is sealed, out of respect for him, plus he is a great friend.
Rob...馃槑
[Edited on 14-4-2004 by Robo]
splittychick 路
Cool Rob.So historic rego....when does that mean you can drive her?Just to shows etc...????:o
Stanley 路
Man you must have an understanding wife.....hang on so have I
Anthiron 路
ive never posted on this thread before so i hope im not trespassing into some sort of secret club .....but congrats on the oval robo.....how much are u paying or is that a big secret?
Robo 路
I can drive her on club sanctioned runs. I am a member of 2 clubs one a vintage car club and the other, Klub VW Byron. I am allowed to drive her to any workshop within a reasonable distance for body or trim work or mechanical repairs, I am allowed to take her on test runs of 15 klm's after mechanical work that is done at home, and on other related cultural festivals. The vintage club has a run every sunday, so between the two I will be able to take her out 2-3 times a week. thats more than enough for me!
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
Well people i'm out of here popstars is about finished (thank god) so I can have the tele back.
Did i tell everyone i'm off this week.
will have the notch back on it's wheels in the morning and then start on everything else.
bye all.....
zac_smits 路
sounds pretty sweet robo.
was it a good buy? i'm in sweden now at the parents place. dad picked me up in his 1.8 saab 9-5 turbo..got up around 240km/h...still going strong too. top speed on the dial registers 260. hehe. it pulls soo strongly.
neways, hope all is well.
zac
splittychick 路
Heh Zac................sounds like your having a fab time,we are all completely jelous!!!:thumb:thumb
Sounds excellant Rob,plenty of time to cruise.
My kombi(daily driver) is sick & off to the doctor 2morrow.I have a bad feeling the compression is f#*$*d in one of the cylinders so i might be up for a new head & a decent amount of cash.WAH WAH WAH....:cussing:cussingOh well its been a while since its cost me anything,apart from servicing etc....i just hope thats all it is!!Wish me luck.馃槧
jenz58 路
ROB!!!! Wow an oval!!!! Way cool馃槑
So does it need any work or it it in good original condition......what??????
You'd better not neglect Jodies beetle:sandrine
Zac, Sweden....hope you enjoy it there....The SAAB sound pretty swish and fast...What's the scenery like there for you???馃槈:P...You are getting around...are holidays on over there or have you abandoned your students???....I'm SO out of touch here!!!
splittychick 路
Heh Jen.....theres a bunch of people in the chat room,i just left there as i'm tired.Hope all is well specially with your man????Talk to you soon.馃槈
jenz58 路
Hey Mandie!!
I'm about to call it a night as well...It was a shock to be back at work again....really busy and I was not properly home yet:jesus
I'll u2u about the man...It seems we have fortnightly seperations so I can get some breathing space....and time on the forum!!!
zac_smits 路
the scenery...hmm.. the chicks are very nice. oh and the landscape is very beautiful as well. yeh i am on holidays jen. as i have been since the 27th of march and i don't go back until the 27th of april. it's pretty sweet huh?
and one of the girls i met at the youth hostel in oxford, her parents invited me to go their house in california..so that's pretty cool as well. zac
Stanley 路
HEY ZAC WE'RE NOT JEALOUS AT ALL.......:cry
Had to get up 5 am on my holidays to drive my son to work as he didn't get his lisence......oh well at least I get some breathing space on the Notch
Hey splittychick we've all got our fingers crossed for your engine woes
Oh Jenz, man troubles...:jesus if only all men were as loveable and as easy going as me and Robo...just give us a beetle(or notch, or both) and were happy and content........:kiss
well off to the shed
splittychick 路
MMmmmm.California.You gotta go there Zac.I lived there for 3 years & it was so cool.i loved it.
Well i'm off to take the kombi to the doctor.Hope it makes it there!!!馃槧
pyr0 路
hey guys glad to here about the oval robo great score mate anxiously awaiting the pics :thumb
thanks splitty chick yeh the engine went in i had to mess around with the fuel pump but i got it, it getting a tune up atm as i ran out of days i can take off, this engine actually has extractors and a hot dog too 馃榾馃榾馃榾 its alot more grunty in the lower end of things, i suppose it has something to do with compression :P
zac all we ever hear is about you haveing a ball of a time 馃槑 its gonna take you ages to retell all your stories to ur mates when ur home.
ill put some pics up on the new engine soon
pyr0 路
here some of once i got it in, still havent put the air fillter box on and that but thats only a 2second job
pyr0 路
and then just the exhaust and extractors
dont ask what brand they are because i have no i dea i got the witht the engine 馃榾
Stanley 路
splittychick wrote:MMmmmm.California.You gotta go there Zac.I lived there for 3 years & it was so cool.i loved it.
Thought I detected an accent......:P
splittychick 路
LOL Kafer,everyone says i had an american twang when i came home but its all gone now!!!
Just got word from the car doctor & the compression had gone in one of the valves so i have to book it back in next week to get a new head!!At least its not a surprise & the kombi should be running way better once i get it back!!Also means my spliity money will be going to my bay so resto on the splitty will be delayed a little longer.:o
Stanley 路
Hey splittychick,
If it's a valve why do you need a new head ?. Is it cracked ?.
Try the forum you might be able to pick up a replacement if you need one.
Got the Notch back on it's wheels..whoo hoo and it's even level. On the bump stops on the front.
will post some picks not that its changed much but I need to show off the handy work before Robo steels the limelight with his oval.
AND NO I'M NOT JEALOUS. (well maybe a little)
[Edited on 15-4-2004 by kafer69]
Stanley 路
Ok here it is on the ground.
all brakes at wheels stripped and cleaned
all front suspension parts replaced if worn
all wheel bearings cleaned and greased
All outer cv joints cleaned and repacked
Everything cleaned and sprayed gloss black for ease of cleaning.
All wheel arches painted with sound deadener and rust proofed
All wheels(cheese cutters) will be sand blasted and painted
[Edited on 15-4-2004 by kafer69]
Stanley 路
Hey check out the new signature photo...is that cool or what.
Somedays I think I like my Notch more than my beetle....OH GOD HELP ME.
I need counciling I know...... :cry
splittychick 路
Looking good Kafer.Gotta love a Notch.:kiss
That sig. pic looks awesome i'm going to try & get myself one of those.
I think i used the wrong word when i said valve.When i took my kombi in to be serviced the compression was nil in one of the cylinders but after he tightned something(???sorry i'm motor illeterate!!)the compression was back up to 110 but he wasn't sure if it would stay at that.That was 2 weeks ago & its been running badly again this week & so he checked it again & it was down again but it only went back up to 70 this time so he said i'll have to get a new head?I've noticed it in the past month or two that the kombi just hasn't had the same power that it did have & was concerned about the compression as this is what killed the first kombi that i owned(amongst other things!!)Anyway shes booked in for next Wednesday.馃檪
[Edited on 15-4-2004 by splittychick]
jenz58 路
Good luck withy the heads Mandie......You won't know yourself...nor will the bay!!!!!!馃檪
Kafer another Type 1/Type 3 delema!!! lol....Tell me about it馃槑 I replied to Starbuggy's post 馃檪
....have to go back a page to see who else posted today...Robo...Zac????
jenz58 路
Zac...so you're a 'Youth Hostel' person馃槑
Some really excellent people hang out in them...I know one or two of them!!!!馃檪
California sounds very good...go for it!!!!...Travel as much as you can while you can...then do some more later!!!:thumb
My fam/kids are all going to be in London at Chrissy....I'm going to aim for it....haven't seen Simon for two years now.....Bridie has told me of her planned Round The World starting in November, via Columbia, to be in London December. Guess I bred this bunch so I'd better join them!!!!
p.s and Pyro what did you come in to Liverpool...I didn;t see a green kombi?...Did you come in the white one that went to 'Krispy Creams'???馃檪
[Edited on 15-4-2004 by jenz58]
zac_smits 路
hey splitty chick, yeh i'm gunna try and go for the full 8 weeks summer hols because then i won't have to pay for accomodation and i'll be there with a cute girl (馃榾馃榾馃榾)
i know it sounds like i am having fun all the time but believe me, when i am at school i am doing 70hrs a week and getting about 85p an hour. it's soo damn expensive to live over here to. just have to spend my parents money i guess.
hey kafer that notch looks bloody awesome.
zac
Stanley 路
Whoops looks like the kb police have deleted my pic.
It was only 75kb so I thought it might go under the radar
Apparantly not...I guess with the nationals on and all the pics posted the bandwidth is going to be exceeded again towards the end of the month
Jenz your right about the typw1/type3 dilema except i still havn't driven a type3 yet. Somehow I dont think 10m counts
pyr0 路
yeh i was in the white one mine was still in peices 馃檨 with no exhaust :P it sounded like a drag car so i got a lift with my mate and his girlfriend :bounce
kafer that notch is looking like its at a pretty mean stance 馃槑 i like it i like it alot :beer
zac i reckon you go for it travel away while you can 馃槈 i wish i could travel as much as you, maybey some day.
Robo 路
Kafer Man.
So how long before its registered.
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
Notice i've only shown pics of the outside...
Well if all goes well should be 2-3 weeks
Put the carby kits in today and replaced all the fuel lines will start it tomorrow and see if I fixed the problem.
Then clean up the floors and paint, then the seats can go back in and then I have to get back to the wiring...been putting that off but its caught up to me.
and i still need a passenger side front guard
[Edited on 16-4-2004 by kafer69]
zac_smits 路
cmon you slackers. if i can find time in another country to post then surely you 'aussies' should be able to as well hahaha.
cheers,
zac
Stanley 路
Ah Zac.....If only normal life was that easy.
Righty oh folkaroonies fired the Notch up today and everything went to shit
One bank of cylinders wasn't working at all.
Was it electrical , was it fuel or was it a result of the hex put on me by a former employee who's husband is a practicing witch who put the hex on me when I had to "let his wife go" when we discovered her sleeping with a client.(true story but nows not the time).
however no, it turned out to be a fuel issue one of the shut off valves in the new carby kit was blocked.
Put the old one back in and things picked up.
Now need to replace the hoses on the equalizer tubes as it won't idle and someome has used garden hose and lockwire as a joiner.
New I should have replced them while the carbs were off...oh well.
Funny thing was I had second son looking on and he wanted to know how I new it was only running on two cylinders(besides the fact it sounded like a chaff cutter).
Well i said very scientific method I spat on the headers and one bank went sizzle while the other didn't. Needless to say he was impressed by that.
Probably only works on a type3 not recommended for beetles or kombies.
sorry for the long post but I've just drunk 4 crownies in quick succession whilst not having any lunch. Maybe I should do that at work and I wouldn't make so many mistakes when I type.
Ok thats it for now see ya tomorrow.
zac_smits 路
Hi guys.
Here is a link to some new photos that I got today at dad's mates house.
It is a 54 beetle we think, but are not exactly sure. as you can see it has been left alone for a long time, and in Img_6796 those are vents on the side as far as dad and I can determine.
Anyways,
Well i said very scientific method I spat on the headers and one bank went sizzle while the other didn't. Needless to say he was impressed by that.
this sounds like a good method to me Andy.
Cheers,
Zac
jenz58 路
Hey Zac
Looks like a nice project for you!!!:thumb
Got's with the camophlage netting (whatever...why no spell check here???? 馃檨)
kafer 4 beers and no food make you very wordy....馃檪
Sounds like you've been working hard at it....
Rob found out about the rego yet?
I visited Bel yesterday....She's almost ready to be primed!!!
:bounce馃槑
zac_smits 路
hey jenz
Got's with the camophlage netting (whatever...why no spell check here???? )
have you been drinking as well jen? heheh. camaflouge maybe???
cheers,
zac
Stanley 路
c'mon robo where are you..we're sick of holding the fort
Jenz when are we going to get more pics of Bel
Not a good day on the Notch replaced all the connections on the equalizer tubes put the kit thru the other carby went to fire it up and nothing.
After ages of thinking it was a fuel problem discovered It was the coil because I left the ignition on and cooked it.
Then I replced the coil and it wouldn't run very well thats when I discovered I was out of fuel.
Some weekends your better off staying in bed.
Robo 路
Shit Man its a 51..
Grab it quick!!!!! do a deal sell your mother. Just get it!!!!!
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
creepy you must have been posting the same time as me rob.
Robo 路
I just hope Zac realises what he has found! I have sent him a couple of U2U's. Lucky bastard!!!!!
Rob...馃槑
pyr0 路
he should send it bak over here for us to look after 馃槈
Robo 路
Hey Man thats a definate 10-4.
How's your Kombi going?
Rob... 馃槑
jenz58 路
Nah Zac hadn't been drinking just can't spell!!:P
I'll post pics of Bel soon Rob....I'm planning to redo my rides thread....start all over cos it'll be a bit messy with all the old pics gone....
It's one of those put off till tomorrow jobs....
Robo 路
Man
Isn't life wonderfull!!!!!....:thumb
Rob.......馃槑
Stanley 路
I'm hearing you Rob.
I bet you can't wait to get that bad boy oval home and
Rip the front end out and weld in some adjusters and drop it on it's guts.
Rip the tired old 1200 out an whack in a 1916 on steroids.
Rip those woosy cheese cutters off and sit it on some huge chromed mags
Cut the dash out to stick in a monster tacho
and finally shoehorn in a huge, fully sic sub-whoofer mate, and some awesome neons under the running boards.
Man I can see that phat ride now, dude.
:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce
zac_smits 路
ahh bugger.
i just spent ages typing a reply to this and then i hit a button and it all disappeared.
oh well, i'll fix it up soon.
zac
jenz58 路
sorry Zac...lol......I've done that and it's such a bugger!!!!
You debate about whether or not to re-type everything or forget the who idea.....:jesus
.....and it never sounds the same the second time around馃檨
We have our 50th Anniversary Vic VW Club meeting tomorrow night...I think there's going to be Birfday cake!!!!:party.....Making it an early night now 馃檪
Robo 路
Kafer Man
Your starting to worry me! Looks like Im getting it from both sides! I have a friend that has a very nice STOCK STANDARD 54 Oval, he is busting to do bad things to it, Its killing me to think anyone would want to change it, some PPL spend big money on restoring a car like that just to get it back to original, why mess it up when you already have it original? so I keep trying to convince him to leave it alone. Throw some nice white walls on it and give it a thorough detail, some nice VW accessorys, and I am positive there is not a VW lover around that would not fall in love with her the way she left the factory. I have always loved standard cars, period accessorys are what I get my kicks from, my little 65 I had for 10 years had quite a few, Factory rear venetian blind, factory push button radio, gear shift lock, Hella reversing light, dealer fitted mud flaps, lay back front seats.
Even the 66 Im restoring is going to be virtually stock, I rescued this car from the crusher, and could have done all sorts of wonderfull things to the body, but I think she deserves the right to be like she once was, the only concession will be radial tyres, and thats basicly a safety issue. My 56 Oval runs crossplys and they will be staying on her with some nice white wall inserts.
I don't hold any grudges against PPL saving a car from obscurity, and doing a few things to it, Paint (flames ect) and a lowering job, may be a big motor, and a few other things, their happy and they love the car I spose, and thats what matters, PPL loving their VW.
I just prefer to see them as they left the factory, I would love nothing better than to drive up to Dr Porsche's house in my old 56 and have a cup of tea and talk to him about how he did such a great job of designing and making her, that to me would be heaven!
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
Hey Robo...you do know I was only pulling your leg.....don't you
I know how much you like your resto's
Robo 路
Yes I know that. 馃槈馃槈
Thats why I included the bit that decribes your signature picture.
When I was a young bloke I had two 64 Holdens, One had 7" chromie's and a hot 192, I spent every day and afternoon after work, laying underneath her with a wire brush cleaning the pan and running gear, diff, front end, and anything else under there, and then painting it. I just got the body painted. I spent heaps on chrome goodies for the old red motor, alloy rocker cover, cam covers oil pump cover, ect ect! Then I installed a celica 5 speed alloy gearbox$$$ it was my whole life! (except for Jodie) I spent every dollar I made on that car, lost sweat, skin and blood on it. and when I finished it. someone STOLE IT! I was devistated to say the least. I never insured it because I spent every dime I had on restoring it! I never got over it, and I drifted away from cars altogether and just had a Bike. Then Jodie told me she wanted a Beetle, so I looked for quite some time and finally found one that belonged to the original owner, an old lady that could not drive it anymore due to failing health. My father and his father had Volkswagens, and when Jodie got hers, I started the whole car VW love thing over again, and spent all my time detailing Jodies 65, It was a great car to begin with, it just needed a bit of a freshen up, new carpet and a good clean inside and out, and some new shockys and bearings and stuff. I have never looked back, and have had VW's ever since. But loosing the Holden the way I did has left a bit of a mark on my phsyc, and I am very reluctant to waste money on go fast goodies or body modifications ect ect. And since I have gotten that sort of stuff out of my system, and spent time with restorers of all types of, and make's of vintage cars ( most of ours fall into this cat now) I just think that they are more beutiful if left the way they came from the factory, a nice shiny coat of paint, and a good interiour, makes me more happy than a 500 hp engine. and a sore backside and rattly teeth! and some scum stealing it!
Rob...馃槑
splittychick 路
Heh all.....
Rob your almost making me cry with that story.I don't think i'd ever get over it either to spend all that time, money & love on a car only to get it stolen would break my heart.Not to mention wanting to kill the bastards that stole it!:cussing
Not much happ'n here.We've got the vw club meeting 2nite(as jen said)so that should be good.
My kombi goes in to get the new head 2morrow so i'm looking forward to how she'll be running when i pick her up.Pyro hows your kombi running??
Nothings happ'n with the splitty,although one of the guys on here has some repair panels coming from Schofields in the u.k & i've put in my order for the front repair panel which i'm excited about as i've had major trouble trying to find one anywhere in oz.
Are any of you guys going to Valla?I was just looking in the calender & its only 14 weeks away!!!!:bounce:bounce:bounce
pyr0 路
yeh pretty good picked up the muffler on saturday geting it welded up tomorrow.
the final prob i had was the muffler being shot and not creating enough back pressure :bounce
hows the splitty going, splittychick ??
robo that story about ur 64 holden was pretty sad, being a 64 it would of had to of been an eh wouldnt it ??
Robo 路
Sure was.. EH 1964. gray with white turret.
I sold the other one, the daily driver I had, before they could steal that too!
Hey Splittychick, did you get my Email, some wierd things happened when I tried to post it?
Rob... 馃槑
[Edited on 20-4-2004 by Robo]
splittychick 路
Heh Rob.....i got your email(both came through).I love Pidge,shes(or is it he??) awesome.Shes in great condition,you must be stoked.
Jen...how was the meeting??We were intending to come but Steven had one of those days at work & i've got a splitting headache so we decided to give it a miss.Hope the cake was yummy!!:thumb
Stanley 路
Is all forgiven Rob ?.....:alien
Just for the record anything i've done to my rides can be easily undone
The lowered front end is not the original. It's hanging up in my shed
Even the notch can be turned into a resto should the need arise.
And speaking of the notch engine now running sweet going to paint the floor this weekend and then back to the wiring....:cussing
and then as soon as I get a guard it's rego time
Robo 路
Hey Kafer man
Thats the trouble with these resto's, it's like a never ending story, it goes on and on and on!!! I have been going 4 months on the 66 and I have only just finished all the body work, now I have to prepare it for paint. Then I have to rebuild an engine, renew all the brake system, wire it up, do all the inside trim, new tyres fix the steering wheel, all new rubbers, ohhh mannnn, somebody save me!!!
Well at least Im having fun, sometimes anyway!
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
Hi all 馃檪
Mandie I missed you last night at the meeting馃檨
Hope the headache is better....
I know Steve's feelings....If I wasn't already in town then I possibly wouldn't have gone.....We have a couple of people on holidays and tyhings have been busy at work, plus I've been training a new guy.......My brain was melted by the end of the day...and I got out late cos of it all!!!:jesus
Today was no better....didn't get a break until around 4ish and I was ready to faint...people just kept coming in the door.....I think we are all feeling the same way so can't complain......
We got home about an hour ago ...had pizza in town to let the traffic pass and just doing a quick catch up before going to bed......
Rob I'll read the story on the weekend I think.....From Mandie's response I want to read it and not skim....馃檪
I had to log on just to feel like I've made contact with base....I miss here!!!
A nice warm day tomorrow:bounce Have fun!!!!
splittychick 路
Heh all,
hopefully i'll get my kombi back today.I love picking her up from the mechanic after a shes been running like s#*t & she purrs like a kitten as i drive out.I always turn the music up & just have a big grin on my face as i cruise home & enjoy my ride!!馃槈
Robo 路
Hope the bill's not too big. Are you going for a drive somewhere to test her out?
Rob...馃槑
pyr0 路
good to here the bay is running well again splittychick.
mine passed rego yesterday YAY 馃榾馃榾馃榾 not the i thought it may fail 馃槈
we seem to be falling off the page more now too 馃檨 oh well cant win em all
Stanley 路
I hope my Notch gets through ok
Hope all goes well with the kombie Mandie
zac_smits 路
hey all,
i'm flying back from sweden to london today. i have actually met a guy named sven for the record and if you every come to sweden, they have a local beer that is...10.2% for 500mls!!! believe me from last night...it's strong.
zac
splittychick 路
The mechanics bill was rather large i spose but she is running so well.The power difference is really recognisable.you gotta love the 2litre engine.Thats one thing that will take some getting use to with the splitty,the power difference as shes only a 1600.Oh well the splitty will look beautiful on the outside but run a little slower while the bay will have the power but not the looks( shes still beautiful coz shes a kombi of course but she needs a lot of work on the outside as shes got faded & cracked paint,dints & rust!!)But of course i still love her.:kiss
Congrats on passing rego Pyro.Speaking of rego,coz my splittys got a poptop does that mean when i take her to get rego that i'll need an engineering cert. coz its not stock??(mind you thats quite some time away!!)
Stanley 路
Good morning all
Well this is a sad day
This is the last day of my"30's" for tomorrow I will wake up and be 40......
:cry
Unless of course you listen to my wife who says I act like a 12 year old so I guess that really only makes me 13:birthday
Any how she's taking me to Jupiters casino tonight..:kiss and then tomorrow when i get home having a few:beer:beer:beer with friends and probably followed by:puke so maybe
offline for a few days.
Robo 路
Hey hey
Happy Birthday man..:party:party:party:beer:beer
Ill ask ya what it's like in 2 years!!
Hey Zac
Whats going on with the 51, Im suffering from anxiety, it's killing me. were you pulling our legs our what!! I need to know, if ya want to keep it secret, Email me. killerrat200@yahoo.com.au.
Taking the Oval out for my first drive on sunday, can't wait.
Rob...馃槑
pyr0 路
yeh happy b day for tomorrow isnt it ??? :birthday
have a :beer for us :P
good to here your getting to take the oval for a run robo 馃槑 lol might have to take some action shots of you driving her for us :bounce
zac_smits 路
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAFER!!! (i know we're not supposed to shout but who cares???)
Yeh well you may look older on the outside but as long as you stay young at heart!!!
(this coming fom the insight of an 18y/o here 馃槈)
Robo...well, I am very disappointed to say that nothing is being done about it. I was tyring to get Dad to let me try and get it but he was not to keen on the idea and he lives in Sweden!!! At least I have photos for memories hey???
Zac
Robo 路
Hi PPL
Thats a real bummer Zac, That car is a once in a life time opportunity.
Well I picked up the Oval tonight, the owner rang and said I could take her so I hot footed it over there quick smart. She is now all tucked in in the garage!!:kiss
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
yeh i know robo, i know. i'll see if it's still there the next time i come over and see what i can do. it'd be a real shame to just let it disappear.
zac
Robo 路
Hi Zac
See if you can get the owner to put it under cover, I would see if I could get it for free, you could start to clean it up a little and try to limit the rest of the decay. If you could store it until you have a bit more time to sort things out. It is definately worth the effort, In the meantime you could work on your dad a bit more. Rebuilding these things is not that difficult, if you are in the slightest bit handy you can do a lot yourself. I have seen some really bad cases that have been restored, one's that you would think are too far gone. All I can go on is what was in the pictures, It dosent look that bad. That car really deserves to be restored.
Rob...馃槑
Happy Birthday Kafer.....hope you have a great day.:thumb
pyr0 路
yay happy b day for the actual day this time :birthday hehehehhe
drink up for us buddy :party
Stanley 路
well my wife took me down to Jupiters for the night.
Saw a show and had a great feed last night and for breaky
and
Got home and guess what else I got
5 laps around Willowbank in the v8 supercheap falcon....whoo hoo
and am I going to give that bad boy a flogging...get a video too
Must go have to drink more beer, Just had to tell you guys and girls
Glad to hear the oval is home Rob...couldn't be at a better home
Do what ever you have to zac to get it
Bye all
zac_smits 路
5 laps in a v8 supercheapo falcon...pity it has to be a ford hahaha
Robo 路
Hi Kafer
Five laps in a V8 race car, don't know if I envy you or pity you! I think it would frighten the crap out of me! but is there any better way to crap yourself!
Those shows at Jupiters are great hey, I have only seen one and that was for free, ( i got the tickets off Jodie's sister, she has a gold card). Hope you had a great birthday, the big four oh, man your only just starting to climb the hill!
Rob... 馃槑
jenz58 路
Happy Birthday for yesterday Kafer!!!!:birthday:birthday
Sounds like an excellent day........:cool:
zac_smits 路
:cry:cry i have to start work again tomorrow:cry:cry:cry
oh well, why do holidays have to end ????
Robo 路
Just think of the money!
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
Victoria and Tassie doidn't even get a holiday today (post ANZAC Day) :cry:cry:cry
It's time to become a Mexican I reckon!!!!!
zac_smits 路
Money...what money??? I haven't seen any money??
Well I've seen a bit...but I had A LOT of fun on the holidays :P
zac_smits 路
and one more,...
i think it's time for another shameless bout of self-promotion
. LISTEN UP everyone (maha)...i've put up pictures from my holidays in england and sweden, and there are also some funny pics in the 3 respective folder (holidays - england, holidays - sweden, and funny pics and me) any comments, email me at zac_smits@hotmail.com cheers,
zac .
jenz58 wrote:Victoria and Tassie doidn't even get a holiday today (post ANZAC Day) :cry:cry:cry
It's time to become a Mexican I reckon!!!!!
wow that's gotta suck big time...we have two long weekends in a row...whoo hoo
jenz58 路
Kafer...rub it in a little why don't you!!!!!:P
Zac...went to one holiday folder and it was 90% girls!!!! Was there any cultural exchange happening?:thumb
The other pics were cool.......
Hope everyone is over their HOLIDAYS!!!!
Well I have Tuesdays off so can't complain...think I'll go visit Bel馃槑
Stanley 路
Hey Jenz whats with not having a holiday for ANZAC day
zac_smits 路
jenz58 wrote:Zac...went to one holiday folder and it was 90% girls!!!! Was there any cultural exchange happening?:thumb
Yeh that was about of much as england as I saw. I went to oxford for 7 nights,and then I went to Cambridge for one. Those are 3 spanish sisters that I met at the youth hostel..the ended up cooking me dinner the night I left and stuff. We had mad fun clubbing and stuff.
zac
Stanley 路
Hey Zac......define "stuff"
zac_smits 路
in your 'age'(and with your experience that only comes with being OLD) kafer, i thought you would understand that process by now haha.
Robo wrote:Hi Zac
...
Rebuilding these things is not that difficult, if you are in the slightest bit handy you can do a lot yourself.....
Dad is a fitter and turner by trade, worked until he became a major in the army transport division, and is now a car designer among other things..Do i need to elaborate any further on being (mechanically) handy???
Zac
[Edited on 28-4-2004 by zac_smits]
Stanley 路
hey Robo hows the oval going ?
Jenz hows bel going ?
Mandie hows the kombi going ?
Zac, Your lucky your on the other side of the world (I'll give you old)
splittychick 路
Heh kafer...the bays running well but i haven't done anything to the splitty.at the moment i'm just trying to adjust to this freezing weather thats upon us.BBrrrrrr......
If you guys haven't checked out that thread in chit chat with the heading"One of the best ebay auctions yet'you've got to check it out ,its amazing!
pyr0 路
im back (on a skool computer 馃槈 ) as my home pc is out of comission atm 馃檨 good to here were all still getting along.
bummer about the stopage on the splitty work splitty chick :vader
cant wait to hear about that oval maybey even some pics 馃槑
Robo 路
Hi PPL
Been away for a while, changing puters!
Kafer Man
The Ovals fine, may be taking her to Klub Fest yet, have to see what my friend is doing.
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
Hey SplittyChick...
you said you've stopped work on the splitty atm...how much is there for you to do? i dunno, if u've said already or what so i just thought i'd ask.
hi pyro, bad luck with the home pc...will it be out of action for a long time? usually school comps aren't much better thou...
zac
Robo 路
Hey Jenz
Where are you?
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
Jenz...dunno where she is but it's good to see some aussies online..wanna go to the chatroom??
zac_smits 路
haha two times in a row and i'm at the top of a new page!! go zac..go zac...mahahaha
Robo 路
Hi Zac
Just poping in to see a couple of things and then I have to get the Oval ready for tomorrow. Wash & Wax, Oil change Grease, Vacuum, Tyre black, all that stuff. Can't Wait!
How's things Going over there.
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
Hi all!!馃檪
I'm still here just not online a lot :jesus
Freezing in Melbourne and so wet......there's ice in the air today and I'm rugged up....
Lou and I have to clean Dr L...there's a concourse tomorrow for the 50th Year of the VW in Australia...I hope the weather clears up for it!!!
Tonight we're off to the VW club dinner dance at the RACV rooms in Melbourne....I've booked a room in town so we don't have to drive home....
Bel's doing well....we went to see her on Tuesday.....The guy who's done all the panel beating on her did his apprenticeship with Rolls Royce in London........
He was putting a smear of filler over her and sanding on Tuesday....she's almost ready to be primed and painted...I've selected my colour and Ingid is going to spray me a sample panel.......
I'll have to get my pics up soon....with this lousy weather now I should get it done soon.....
Gunna jump in a hot shower now to warm up...hopefully it stops raining soon so we can wash the car!!!!
Catch you soon
Jen
pyr0 路
home pc is back up and going again 馃榾 yay
good to here the oval good to go 馃槑 love seeing them on the road
jenz its good to hear that you decided on a colour aswell cant wait for the sample pics
zac_smits 路
Good to hear that work is moving along with Bel Jenz.
So what colour did you choose? Is it being kept under wraps until the pics are up or are you just gunna surprise us? (*not fussed either way*)
pyro..nice work with the home pc...no more of the shit school comps eh?mahaha
oo..and good luck for everyone doing more work that usual to their veedubs for the show tomorrow!!
cheers,
zac
Robo 路
Hey Kafer
Cool meeting up with you again. Hope the notchy makes an apperance next time.
Pidge, ran extreamly well, Im sure she enjoyed the day too. Bruce was pretty stoked as well, he got a ride in the 23 window on the way home. Have you showed the better half the goodies you scored?
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
Mate it was good seeing you again too
Glad to hear Pidge went well. (still reckon it needs to be lowered-ducks for cover again)
Every thing went great with the parts I scored till I told her I got them for her for Mothers Day.
She grabbed the bag of goodies said thanks and dissappeard with them.
Called my bluff you might say
Anyway got my bits back and everythings cool.
Let her keep the "VW FREAK" coffee mug though.
Jenz glad to hear bels coming along..can't wait to see the colour.
All alone at the moment Sue's at her awards night all the kids in bed so I just finished watching Kill Bill...mmmm good but different.
Robo 路
He He He
Your a buggar Kafer!!!!
Pidge said she was a bit worried hearing all those PPL talking about lowering and Baja's and all that stuff! I had to assure her all the way home I would never do that to her!
" Its all right. Pidge love, I would never do it to ya, I love ya too much as ya are" He He.
Serves ya right your wife snatching your goodies, bet it gave you a shock!
Rob...馃槑
[Edited on 3-5-2004 by Robo]
splittychick 路
Heh All,
hoping to buy a digital camera this week so i can post some progress pics of the splitty.Rob your probably going to hate what i'm going to do to her as nothing is going to be original!!!!!!
I had a scary situation on the way to a market last Saturday morning.I was driving along sitting on about 100 & this freak gust of wind jolted the kombi & there was this really loud noise from within the car that scared the absolute *#*# out of me.Anyway i pulled over & realised the poptop had popped open as i was driving.The force was so strong that it ripped the clips that holds it down out of the wall of the car.
Nothing else happ'n here except its bloody FREEZIN!!!!!!!!馃槧
jenz58 路
Mandie that must have been a bit scary in the wind!!!!:o
Glad every thing is OK....no damage to the pop-top etc...or you......
The winds have been so bad here for days now (though yesterday was a pleasant relief....)....Freezing, wet and windy again today....I'm so not inspired to do anything....I've got the battery charging on my camera and will try and download the pivcs I've got on it.
My hours have been changed again at work....and cut!!!! I'm at Head Office for now helping them get through a back log of work in Marketing which has been neglected since some left a few months ago.......:jesus
The blue I've chosen for Bel is Strato Blue....I hope the test panel comes out as nice as it looks on the chip 馃槑
Hey Lou and I had a fun time at the club dinner dance....and froze at the Concourse.....Hmmm, we were slack and slept in so didn't enter (and I'd washed the Dr on Saturday)...Pity about the weather on the day, but a good turn up of VW's considering how bad the weather was......It shows how keen people are with their rides!!馃檪
Robo 路
Hi PPL
Jenz.
You picked a pearler of a colour. Strato blue is divine! you will definately have to get that camera happening now!
Splittychick.
No drama's what your doing to your bus, as long as it's loved, its cool with me! (don't start Kafer 馃榾)
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
What was that "nothing original" did you here that Rob
Maybe there's hope for the lowered Pidge yet.
Come on Rob you know you want to.
Hey Rob what about that sun on the weekend was that one of the best days or what. Come to think of it so was the day after and the day after that....sorry Jenz and Mandie
zac_smits 路
hehe...cmon robo, everyone loves a lowered car maha
(what is this gang up on robo and pidge hehe???)
the problem that i had was that you think a vw golf is low already, and then when you drop it down you realise just how low it really is 馃槈 (yes it scraps the ground every now and then)...oh, and as a tip, when in traffic jams, don't try driving over the center divider (like a big gutter..)
i did it a while ago in the golf. it was okay on the way up, but on the other side i connected with the tow bar on the way down hahaha. must've looked a real treat for the rest of the traffic jam to see a L plater hang a Uie, chip concrete off the gutter witha tow-bar, and then smoke up the tires in one fluid motion...
oh, where was i? yeh robo...lower pidge!!
neways, that's my random story for the day.
zac
and can't wait to see the pics jenz (and splittychick)
Robo 路
He He
I knew you would pick up on that kafer!
Sometimes you just have to know when to be nice. But I can tell you that my old girl will never see what an adjuster looks like, no cutting off rear apron's or any of that stuff. But I did fork out some dollars on some whitewall insert's today so I should have them on her for the club run in a fortnight!
Ahhh factory fresh, thats how I love to see em!
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
What dub run ? where ?
Robo 路
Hey Man
Thats a vintage c l u b run. I am a member of a vintage car club, we have a run every sunday to one of many local locations. I will be registering pidge on club plates next month, with them. That means that I can drive her every sunday, with Motomania, and I can take her out on Klub VW events as well, and some related cultural festivals. So I should get to drive her quite a bit, and I only have to pay about $60 a year to register her on historic registration, with the RTA (NSW).
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
OOOhhhhhh I see a VINTAGE club run for VINTAGE cars.
Robo 路
Thats right Vintage cars and their Vintage owners as well!
Rob..馃槑
Stanley 路
LMAO.....Some of us are more vintage than others now
Robo 路
He He
Its a bit like an old saying. Old age and tretchery will overcome youth and enthusiasim!
Got a day off today, taking Pidge out to stokers to get some stuff for her and the Kombi. can't think of a better start to the day!
Whats on the ajenda for the Notch?
Rob...
馃槑
Stanley 路
Hey Robo was replying this morning and the fire alarm went off and then didn't get time to finish.
Big week end this weekend doing the rear door cards and putting the back seat in. Rear bumper on and all the blinkers and lights in.
Then going to get back to the wiring now that i've got a good wiring diagram.
Then Sunday out to drive a V8 supercar at 200kph whoo hoo
If I get time I could also come down and help lower pidge....... 馃榾馃榾
zac_smits 路
Posted by Kafer
Then going to get back to the wiring now that i've got a good wiring diagram.
Yes but that doesn't mean anything sometimes....hope you've got a trust Haynes Manual somehwere to help you along mate.
Good luck for the supercar drive too...don't screw it up eh??
Nah, any time that you are allowed to drive at 200kph is a good time.
Cheers,
Zac
pyr0 路
sorry havent been around guys the home pc has karked its self ill try and post when i can but its looking good atm im thinking of formatting the stoopid thing
jenz58 路
Pyro...hope you get the puter up at home....It must be the dread of all of us...the puter packing it in!!!!:o
So, cruising with Vintage cars Robo馃槑
I'll go check on Bel today!!! Hopefully get some pics up as well :sandrine
It's freezing down here.....:jesus
The Vic and Tassie guys must have well heated sheds if they are out doing as much work on their rides as you guys......
Mandie how's the splittie going?
I was thinking about you last Sunday....it must have been so icy at St Kilda......Hope you rugged up and had lots of hot drinks to stay warm?.....
Every winter I think how nice it would be living up north....one day I might try it.... 馃檪
Robo 路
Kafer
Good luck with the supercar ride, (are their cars lowered?) make sure you have a spew bag, those things pull pretty high G's.
Jenz
Glad to see that Belle is comming along nicely.
Pyro
I think you should do a TAFE corse on connect internal hardware. Then you could fix your computer yourself.
Zac
Whats happening over in the land of white PPL.
Rob.....馃槑
jenz58 路
Didn't end up seeing Bel...spent my time posting pics of her...馃檪
Zac is it starting to get warm over there in the old country?
zac_smits 路
Starting to get warm here? Dream on...they think this is going to be the wettest summer on record...ie...ever!
It gets brighter a lot earlier and darker alot later yes, but, we've only had a few days of sunshine here and there. It can go from being cold and pissing down with rain in the morning to bright and sunny in the afternoon.
Apart from that, I hope it's good weather tomorrow because I'm going to a theme park called Alton Towers (courtesy of the school 馃榾馃榾)
Yeh, so that's about it.
How's Mothers Day going over there? Got a call from Simon haha??
Cheers,
Zac
Robo 路
Hey Zac
Sure your not in Melbourne? .......
:thumb
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
haha yeh i'm pretty sure I'm not in melbourne...though not sure where i want to be at the moment....
Robo 路
Well you have been just about every where else!..馃榾
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
yeh well :P that's my response to that Robo..I'm going to an amusement park today...:P
i wonder how kafers supercar drive is going???
cheers all,
zac
Robo 路
Kafer
Are ya still alive, or has the adrenalin turned you into a superman?
Seriously how was it?
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
Hey Zac!!!馃檪
The weather must really make you feel like you're in Melbourne....and also why Simon is planning to go back there after his visit home in July!!! Too much like home but with the convenience of being near all those other great countries to visit.....Lucky thing!!!
We went to an old friends birthday party last night...Simon had left me a message on the phone saying he was going out partying and would miss calling me this morning...that he's catch me later in the week and be seeing me soon...(July)....Well I bought them up to be independant and at least he tried ringing馃檪
zac_smits 路
Well i went to the theme park today...it was just insane. there is a ride there called oblivion..it consists of a hill-climb at the start...and then a flat section at the top, all very slowly...then it hangs you out over a 87.9degree drop for 3 seconds looking down into a tunnel through the rock, then it literally drops you. pulls over 4 gs and 80mph..mm so yeh it was literally insane.
and although it was cloudy it didn't rain and ended up being quite a nice day.
oo, have to go now...cheers,
zac
Stanley 路
Still not in the good books for having my drive Mothers Day but Sue didn't miss out.
Drive was good, maybe a bit over rated. Fastest I could squeeze was 180 which was pretty neat, but 5 laps isn't enough and I wouldn't pay the money for 10.
I think the rally one would be the way to go.
Robo 路
Hey Kafer
Well at least you can say you have done it!
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
It sounds like two of our people have had a recent adrenaline rush!!!!:thumb 馃槑
Zac did you go see Powder Finger....Simon and my other son Aaron went on Saturday night in London...Got a call from Aaron last night!!!!馃榾
zac_smits 路
No I didn't get the chance to. I tried but I was unable to swap my duty and plus then I would've missed out on the themepark.
Kafer..hey, my golf can go that quick mahaha!! (i bet it'd lose in a drag though...)
i've got a video here that if i can find where i got it from will post a link, a 1600bhp nissan skyline..straight-line spped over the flats of holland. that's one you have to watch.
back to work i guess,
zac
jenz58 路
Hope those boys are working hard there Zac!!!:D
zac_smits 路
mm, yeh I'm the one working hard...i don't know about them. recently the groundman has been really sick so i've been doing all his outdoor work and still getting paid like sh*t! i've been off my usual timetable and have been doing annoying jobs like marking white lines on pitches and cricket strips and all these other crappy things...oh well.
i think i'll get back to my usual timetable soon.
cheers,
zac
splittychick 路
Heh all,sorry i haven't been posting but absolutely sweet f a has been happening .I'm excited now though as my splitty is heading to the mechanics on Saturday to get all the mechanical work & brakes etc... done.I have no idea what condition the engine is in so fingers crossed its fixable & i don't need to get it rec'od.It will also be good to check out the underneath while its up on the hoist as i haven't really been able to check out underneath it yet.Lets hope theres not much rust under there!!!!!:o
By the way if theres any survivor watches here.....how good was it????I hope Rupert wins the peoples choice for the other million!!馃檪
Stanley 路
Hey Mandie I've only watched two "reality" shows Survivor and My restaurant rules although i'm currently wathing a fight on "the block"
How much do we hate Boston Rob...Go Rupert
Hope all goes well with the Splitty
Robo 路
He He
Have to admit I have been watching MY restaurant rule's. Im glad the PPL from Brisbane got the spear. When that chick said people from the burbs eat "CAT FOOD" that nailed it for em! stuck up scums! like I said glad they got the spear!
Rob...馃槑
splittychick 路
That fight on the block was good.Don't think much of Ken & Barbie!!!
I can't believe that on Survivor Rob & Amber still made it right to the end & no one kicked them off.The special show for the other million is on this Saturday night.I'll have to tape it coz i'll be at the footy.
I'm sooooo excited about the splitty heading to the mechanics(apart from the bill of course!!!!!)It will be so cool to drive her.Unfortunately i pretty much live right next to a massive police station which makes it a little hard to take her for a quick cruise around the block unregistered!!
馃槧
pyr0 路
good to hear splitty chick......there are ways to drive them unregisterd but i wouldnt recomend it ( like changing plates from a registerd car :P)
zac that roll coaster sounded awesome i even tried to look for some pics of it on the net and couldnt find any 馃檨
ill be around here and there still havent got the home pc sorted which is a lil annoying so im on the schools 馃槈
zac_smits 路
ah..okay...i'll get a link. just give me a sec here...
Hey PPL
Just put some whitewalls on Pidge. Finaly got all the paperwork sorted for her for club plates. should have her on historic rego next week!
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
Cool Rob...You'll have to get some pics up soon for us...Was it hard to do?
Mandie...fixing your ride can be expensive but well worth it in the end...especially if you want to keep driving them...馃檪
Hope it all works out well and the spittie is on the road soon!!!!!
zac_smits 路
yeh..i still have to get back to aus and do work on the 64 when dad gets back. he doesn't want me doing it on my own...
(that's okay, i'll just take-over, and do up the golf some more while i wait)
dude..i like that low bus...it's niiiice.
(oh and splittychick..at least you get some money...try living on a gap assistants salary. 馃槈
zac
Stanley 路
Nice to see....everybody working on something......:thumb
Robo 路
Hey Jenz
It was easy fitting them, just had to make sure they were centralised, so they don't stick out. You just deflate the tyre, break the bead, and then slide them in under the rim edge. Easy!!!!!!
Also fixed the rear engine lid spring retaining clip.
Hope this car likes me!!!!!
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
WOOOOOOO had to go searching
big day on the notch fixed the master cyl. so the brake lights work
Fitted the blinkers and got them working
Got the tyres stripped off the rims so I can get the rims painted
Finished with the front end so the tank can go back in tomorrow
Just need the guard and dash now...and finish the wiring...(STILL)
whats everone else doing...Robo are you still talking to me ?
Gotta go survivors on soon
Robo 路
Kafer man
Ill always talk to ya! had a busy weekend getting the paperwork and inspection done on Pidge for club rego!
Man Im glad thats over. Took the old girl out for a club run to Currumbin inlet.
Have a look at this PPL.
What the hells going on. Cant seem to attach any pictures?
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zac_smits 路
Hi ppls.
Hope everyone had a good weekend. I went to london from bristol (about 120miles away) and guess how much it cost me? 拢42 POUNDS ONE-WAY!!!
i mean screw that, i had to go to london but 42quid...that's crazy shit.
on the plus side though, i saw my uncle and cousin and got a new phone...nokia 6610. also got pissed in the arrivals terminal of heathrow airport while waiting for a girl i met last holidays..i was with her waiting for her sister to arrive after spending time in nairobi.
yeh,oh, and it was sunny here *shock*!!!!
so i went swimming for like the 3rd day in a row...so that is really freaky. (it's still apparently going to be the wettest summer on record though...)
Robo...good to hear that pidge is finally 'old skool' registered!!!
and kafer69...i'm glad that with that good wiring diagram you have that you are slowly getting the wiring done...
splitty chick....have you got ur car back from the mechanics yet?? was the bill as bad as you thought?
pyro...did you have a look at the links i posted? now you can see what it's like to go on it!!!
cheers,
zac
[Edited on 16-5-2004 by zac_smits]
splittychick 路
Heh all.....well dropped the splitty at the mechs on Saturday & i'm going in there this arvo as he'll have it up on the hoist so i vcan get a good look underneath her.It going to be good (hopefully)to get his opinion on her overall condition as i haven't really shown her to anyone yet.
also bought a digital camera on Saturdy so i can now take some photos & hopefully work out how to post them.:thumb
Zac...sounds like your having fun but i totally sympathise with you on the money factor.When i was travelling & lived in England i was working about 50 hrs a week & earning 70pounds!!!!!!That was working full time then afew hours here & then at the hostel i lived at to cover my accomadation!!Regardless of the crap money it was still the best time of my life!! :bounce
Rob....great to hear that Pidge is on club rego & cruising.Bummer those pictures won't attach.:o
Kafer...i love reading your progress updates as it helps to inspire me with my splitty..also how cool was it that Rupert got the other million.馃槈
Pyro you gotta get your home computer happ'n again........we need you back in here regularly!!
Jen.....i promise to make it to the next club meeting & catch up with you.....hopefully you'll be there.:thumb:thumb
zac_smits 路
Yhe well I'm working about 70 for 68pounds...like 85p an hour or something. (but i get accomodation and meals provided so yeh)
How'd looking at the underneath of the splitty go? good news i hope?
and also good to know that you have a digi cam...i recommend yahoo photos for posting ur own online (u get 20mb for free...so that's where i chuch most of my photos...)
yeh...beautiful weather here again today..hope it lasts. sunshine all day and was even able to get the afternoon off to go in the school pool and then lay in the sun. (i have to keep my aussie tan looking real hahaha. when i go to california for the summer i want to come back darker than i went, so there's still hope for me.)
hope everyone had a good day back in aus.
zac
Robo 路
Ok PPL I will have another go
Rob.....馃槑
WEll I have just about had it! I still can't get the picture to load. I have been told there is a band width problem again. can someone else try to attach a picture and see what happens. this is starting to get to me!
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Stanley 路
Take a deep breath Rob.....馃槑
pyr0 路
hey guys so im not crazy the photo's arent loading or attaching...here i was blaming my computer :P
jenz58 路
Hi all 馃檪
Mandie I should be at the club meeting tonight :thumb Catch yopu then
Zac...I got a call from Simon Saturday night. Aaron was over at his place and they were out the back having a BBQ...Simon said he was working on a tan for when he comes home for a visit in July....lol
Rob way cool about taking Pidge for a cruise....did it feel good?...Can't wait to see pics of it with the whitewalls!!!馃槑
I got a call from Ingrid.....she's ready to put paint on Bel!!!!:bounce:bounce
I'd better get my act together and get the last couple of things I need for her..like seat belts...and see how her door trims are going etc...Things are starting to move fast now all the hard work is over...馃檪
Stanley 路
OK Robo here we go
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Stanley 路
try again...sorry to big by 1kb
jenz58 路
Lookin good with the whitewalls!!!!馃槑
Mandie I didn't make it to the meeting...How did it go?
Jay_1965vw 路
You missed out Jen :P
Shortest meeting in living memory :thumb
We missed you!!!
Hey what colour have you picked for Bel?????
馃檪 Just visiting
J
zac_smits 路
Robo man I am liking those whitewalls!!!
Colour of the beetle is also very nice...(wouldn;t mind it myself hehe)
I competed in a run yesterday...out of 380odd i came 24th, with a time of 18mins. I'm pretty happy, but I think I could've done better. Neway, at least i got a medal and stuff, plus it was a beautiful day yesterday.
(jen, i've even been told that i have a tan line from my shirt hahahaha)
yeh, well now i'm up at 5.30am because the light is too much and i can't sleep (i never thought i'd OPTIONALLY get up before 7am...the latest possible time for me) but, oh well. neways, things to do..
ciao
zac
Stanley 路
Hey Zac..Can you see if anyone over there has new clear rear lenses to suit a '69 Notch.
and while your at it pick up some of those nerdy black things they wear over their eyes in old movies......:P
jenz58 路
...and Zac can you ask around to see if there are any pop-outs for a 58? :thumb
lol about the tan line...it must be left over from your last summer here ;)
Jay figured I wouldn't have missed out on anything cept maybe seeing the video of the dinner dance, but I did miss catching up on news from you all :jesus
Bel's going the Strato Blue...decision is final now :bounce
Ingrid was wet sanding Bel's primer yesterday, and she will start painting her next week...Yippppeeeeeee!!!!
zac_smits 路
strato blue...niiice colour jen!!!
haha, well i can say i've been going and having a nice early morning swim before work,...then working thru the day, then relaxing by the pool in the afternoon (god i make it sound soo easy don't i??) (i think this is how i am keeping my tan...(plus going to california in the summer i want to come back dark!!)
yeh, well i'm going to bed now, can't be arsed to do anything else.
cheers,
zac
Robo 路
Hi PPL
Sounds like everyone's happy!!!
Jenz
Glad to see the colour is finaly being applied. I think you made a fine choise with Strato Blue.
Just scored some vintage Ray Ban Wayfarer sunglasses, black frames not the tortouise shell frames. Now I have a 50's car, watch and sunnies. All I need is Marilyn Monroe, and it will be all complete! He He He!
Hey Kafer
The ol Notch must be getting close to finished now. Hows it going.
Zac
When are ya getting home! an I hope you haven't forgoten about that 51 Beetle you found.
Splittychick.
Glad to see things are comming along with the bus! you must be feeling a bit better now its on the comeback trail.
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
Robo...i'll be leaving england on the 30th of december, and getting home on the 1st of janurary with a 'clean slate' hehe. good way to start the year.
(still got my 6weeks in california, and various outher "excursions" to go yet though :P)
an yes the 51 is still on the radar...*hints*
zac
Robo 路
Hi Zac
So looks like you still have a fair bit of time abroad yet! Man I wish I would have done it when I was young. I will have to wait for the kids to grow up now. I am young at heart anyway so I spose I will still enjoy myself when I am in my 50's-60's. I wonder what it will be like for a 60 year old driving a 70 year old car?
Rob... 馃槑
Stanley 路
Notch, Notch, Notch, Notch, Notch.....aaaaargh
Robo 路
Well
How's it goin, thats not much of a story!!!!!
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
oh....so your not over 50 yet robo...(i just got the distinct 'old' impression)
(runs and seas himself in enclosed metal room to wait for explosion)
haha, joking, yeh, i'm glad that i can travel and shit when i'm young..hell, these are apparently the best years of our lives..might as well enjoy them!!
zac
Robo 路
Thats right Zac, Im 38.
I have been just about every where in OZ, except Darwin, Broome, and the Rock, working on that one! I have never been O/S, and it looks like I will have to wait until the Kids leave home, although I am hoping to get to Bad Camberg when it's on next.
I did a lot of traveling in OZ when I was a teenager surfing the east coast, in a 64 Holden wagon, from Adelaide right up to Cook town. Then I got into Motorbikes and hit the Rally scene. Been to rallies in every state except the Northern Territory.
The tourist scene now is a bit of a let down. Too many PPL and everything has been commercialised. Back in the 70's, you could get into the car and travel 3-4 hours out of Sydney to say Foster, or Ulladulla, and find a surf spot all to yourself, have a bit of a fish, and maybe go prawning, then have a seafood feast for dinner and a couple of beers around a fire on the beach. If you try that now, and you get caught, it's a huge fine, for O/N camping on the beach, and you get busted for the fire! I was always a clean camper, I always took all my rubbish with me and tryed to leave any campsite as I found it.
I can remember that it was quite common for young PPL to band together, buy a landcruiser or landrover, Kombi ect, all go on the dole and travel around Australia, almost for nothing! try that today.
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
38...... hey...I can remember when I was 38...just(2 yrs ago)
Almost there with the Notch wiring hopefully by the end of the day...fingers crossed.
Just waiting on the guard from Sydney. This week hopefully.
Bye all
Robo 路
So
Dose that mean we get to feast our eyes on it at the next VW show?????? I bags a ride in it!
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
well all electrics now working
Just need to sought a couple of small problems
with gauge lights amd it's done.
Mammoth effort today.
sure you want a ride Robo...it's lowered.....:P
Robo 路
No worries
Ill bring a big pillow to sit on!!!
Rob...馃槑
splittychick 路
Well done Kafer....must be cool to be almost there with your latest ride.馃槈
Haven't heard anything from the mechanic yet so not sure whats happ'n.No rust underneath really apart from 2 really tiny bits & the chassis is all good so thats a relief.I'm so impatient though......i just want it all done yesterday.:bounce
zac_smits 路
robo...classic response! truly classic!! i'll have to remember that one for a few yrs time.
i had so much free time today that i decided to lay in the sun for a few hours and then go for a swim in the pool.
ahh, i'm lovin' it...
Stanley 路
One tiny problem driving me NUTS....:cussing
As soon as I hook up my blinker lights in the dash the flasher unit starts flashing. Must be making a circuit but I can't find out where spent an hour
last night trying to trace it.
What makes it hard is trying to use 3 wiring diagrams
Oldest son got his license yesterday so I have to fight to keep the ute for a bit longer. Lucky I own the major share of it still.
The utes going to have a $1000 worth of stereo put in it on Staurday should be good for listening to Rage Against The Machine till my ears bleed.
My poor ute I will miss it.:cry
Robo 路
Hey Kafer
Got any big pillows?
Oh And have a look at the MY RESTAURANT Thread. Im just waiting for someone to rip apart my responce. He He
Rob...馃槑
Robo 路
Fair dinkum
I spose if ya use good bait, your always gunna get a bite! arn't we Kafer!!!馃榾 your a buggar!!
Where has Jenz been lately!
Rob...
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Stanley 路
Yeah Jenz whats happening...hows bel
Robo 路
Alls quite on the western front!!!!!
Big day for everybody hey!!
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
Footy is on
zac_smits 路
footy??? oh, afl..we don't get that over here...well, if u get sky you do. but then again, they've got a monopoly on pretty much anything relating to decent tv.
hmm, still nice weather..i am wondering how much longer it will last...am hoping it will be a while...i can only hope though.
zac
Stanley 路
zac_smits wrote:footy??? oh, afl..
zac
Get with the program Zac.....real footy...State of Origin
Man, you poms are all the same:P
Robo 路
Just trying to remember who WON!!!!!!
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
haha i don't think i need to ask who won after robo (and other posts on the forum...)
real footy?? kafer = delusional
works for me
zac
zac_smits 路
good to see we are all still trundleing long okay.
another nice day in england (i never throught i'd say that sentence)
suns out, bird chirping, everything green as hell, and i can even but a can of VB(or a crownie/carlton) for 拢2.32 ($5.93491AUD baragain eh??)
oh well, at least i feel like an aussie..
(now where's my blue shearers singlet and me rm's....)
Robo 路
HI Zac
Hey man, I could post you a pallet of VB and we could make some cash!馃榾
I haven't heard back from Kafer about the footy yet? must be the phone lines down here in Mexico?
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
What can I say the "golden point sucks the big one"
Still not a very inspiring game from any point
Got an auto sparky coming out today so hopefully "all" wiring should be finished this week end with all the dash back in.
Not long now.
Robo 路
Hey I reckon you guys were lucky! That first try was a definate 4 pointer, The video ref must be related to stevie Wonder!!!!
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
hah..
sorry that just wouldn't work robo. it'd all be drunk before i'd have a chance to sell any of it.
hey..i see you are online...wanna go to the chatroom???
zac
Robo 路
Hi Zac
Have to log off soon, be back early tomorrow!!
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
heh..no problems...i should go to bed and get some sleep so i can get up early and go for a swim tommorrow.
no probs mate
zac
jenz58 路
Hi all!!!!馃檪
Sorry I haven't been around馃檨
Time is getting away from me...and Lou and I have been watching DVD's of a night...
We went to see Bel on Tuesday....she was even barer than before......her body was sitting on a trolley out in the sun....
I told them to take her apart and fully clean her down...now she is bare bones literally.....
Ingrid is starting to paint and gave me a ring yesterday....I took all the rubber pieces around Tues to go back on her...I'd got all new stuff last year.....
Got a package from Wolfsburg West today........nice red 3 point seat belts!!! I ordered them on the weekend and they arrived a couple of days later....the FedX people just kept missing me.......so fast, and I only had economy freight馃槑
Lou and I are away for a week..leaving tomorrow...Bob is going into the kennel in the morning...
Mandie sounds good news about the splittie...hope it's back to you soon
CYA!! 馃檪
Robo 路
Hey Jenz
Good to hear from Ya!!!
Well I found a leaking rear wheel cyclinder on Pidge, rang up stokers for a quote on a new one, $130 each, I nearly fell off the chair!! Alan said I would get a shock. He advised getting them sleaved, this is what Im going to do, at $50 its a lot better than $130. The exchange set of brake shoes for the rear axle was a nice surprise, $40 for a set of 4 new linings. Might as well do the front too, $280 and I will have 80% new braking system, all I have to do is find a new master cylinder!
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
Well the auto eleco has been and gone and the flasher unit was at fault(so he thought) hooked everything up and then spent an hour trying to get the oil press and gen lights to work
Thats when I discovered what the extra pin was on the old flasher unit.
Any hoo to cut a long story short the dash is in and everything works a treat.
Tomorrow put the new door cards and speakers in and the back seat and bleed the brakes.
Got two new tyres fitted to my newly painted black rims now giving it the"old school, lowered, rat look". Get the other two done next week.
Just need my guard now and we're good to go.(fingers crossed)
Stanley 路
Where is everyone ?
Finally got all the back seat in today...stereo in...dash almost in.
Here is a pick of the flash back seat
Robo 路
Rat Look!!!
How can you have a rat looker with cool seats like that!
Good to hear she is almost finished!
Rob...馃槑
splittychick 路
Kafer....you're almost there,i'm very jealous!!
Had such a good weekend.Firstly bought myself an early birthday present(my birthdays on Thurs.!)on Saturday....a pair of overriders & towel rails for my splitty bumpers.They're soooo cool & are going to look so sweet all chromed!!
Then went to the market today(which is my job)& my friends that have a stall next to me gave me a birthday present which was a mug with a purple & white splitty(which is the colour i'm painting mine)on it & a big purple vw symbol on it with my nickname that they call me & also a coin purse with a cool splitty on it.I was so stoked. :thumbI'll take a couple of pics & try & post them 2morrow.Overall a very cool weekend!!
Stanley 路
Seat covers Rob, Just re-trimmed the back in vinyl to match.
It maybe a rat but you gotta be comfy. Front seats wont have covers and there's no carpet on the inside
just cool mats to match the seat covers.
With any luck might get roadworthy on Friday.
Robo wrote:Rat Look!!!
How can you have a rat looker with cool seats like that!
Good to hear she is almost finished!
Rob...馃槑
Robo 路
So
Its the ol saturday night cruise, for the Notch hey!!!!
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
Looking good kafer...
oo i like buying myself birthday presents...then you know you get what you really want. thou i think when it comes to me doing up the type 3, it's gunna be my birthday all year round!!! hehe..i'll like that..(parents credit card may not though...)
heh..neways, i gotta get back to work..hope all is good.
zac
Stanley 路
Whooo Hooooo
Guard and moustache turned up today (many thanks to Dino)
Moustache is already fitted and looks great.
Trial fitted the guard and another thumbs up
Got the stereo working tonight double thumbs up
Two more rims getting stripped and painted ready for two more cheese cutters.
That light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter by the day.
Might even post some pics on the weekend.
Don't want to peak to early.
Stanley 路
Where is everyone...gone into winter hybernation or something.
I feel like i'm talking to myself :alien
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heh..i'm here... (but maybe that's only because it is summer over here)
i'm still defrosting from our winter hahaha
sounds like you're getting stuff done kafer..good luck with the roadworthy too.
and IT'S SPLITTYCHICKS BIRTHDAY TOMORROW!! ( i could come back and post in like 8 hrs and then it will be her actual birthday...)
zac
Stanley 路
Happy birthday for tomorrow splittychick....:birthday
hows the splitty going
Jenz where are you where's bel up to
Robo whats doin'
Well Zac it's just you and me I guess...at least it's warm where you are
zac_smits 路
IT'S NOW SPLITTYCHICKS BIRTHDAY BACK IN AUS!!! i mean...there in aus!
(it's not her bday yet here...that'll be another post tomorrow!)
:birthday:birthday:birthday
so what presents did you get today? lots more dub stuff i hope.
kafer...a day or so to go before you get the roadworthy..any problems with it that you can see??
Have a great day..pity it can't be on a weekend but have fun anyway
Zac only problems I can see is thay the guard isn't on yet, the front seats aren't in and it doesn't have a steering wheel or any back wheels.
lucky the inspector is coming to me but everything should be in by the time he arrives. Which reminds me I'd better ring him..doh
zac_smits 路
i mean..who really needs the front seats, rear wheels and a steering wheel anyway these days??
you can sit on the back seat and just make it look like a new automatic car...
Robo 路
Happy Birthday Splittychick...:birthday
Hi everyone else
Been doing a bit on pidge. new rear brake shoes, and axle seal kits. built a new cupboard for all her spares, and a few other things.
Kafer
good to see your almost there!!!!!
Rob...馃槑
splittychick 路
Thanx everyone....had a great bday but i very very tired....will fill you all in 2morrow.(well actually later 2day!!)馃槈
Stanley 路
Smacked my head on the notch this afternoon and when the dust cleared i decided i want to put white walls on the notch.
Check out the post on the black karman and you'll see why. I'm in love.
Robo I want to talk to you about yours, tried to ring but your mobile is disconnected. u2u me your home no and we'll chew the fat.
Helloooo to everyone else hope all is well.
Man I love that karman....:kiss
zac_smits 路
what black carmen??? i might have to go searching for this one...
Robo 路
The pictures of the Karman look very nice but you would think that the owner would have fixed the suspension before he took those picture's, he must have forgot to put the torsion bars in or something!馃榾
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
ahhh, THAT karmen..
how's everyone going??? jenz...splittychick...pyro???
where are the updates....
it's 8.15am on sunday morning...it's my weekend off, but i have been told that i am required to work..idiots.
had a few arguements with the principal recently over wages and conditions of work and hours etc.. oh well, we'll see what happens i guess...
zac
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ooo....look what I have dreged up from the very first page of this thread...
Orignally posted by me on the 15th of something-or-rather...
list of the things i want to do to my type 3 includes:
reco-d dash
new seatbelts
recaro bucket seats(front anyway)
maybe a new gearbox
new tires/brakes/pads (i've already put discs on the front..still drums on the rear)
the 1500 motor in the back could use a bit of work
and i know i need to check the electrics
put in a proper roll bar because if i'm gunna drive it in khana-X and things it's better to be safe than sorry right??? and being an old car, it might make it a bit safer on the road as well.
i'll also get a better stereo and speakers.
woah..long list...i can think of more stuff to add too..like suspension (kafer, you can help me with that one 馃榾), a paintjob...some minor rust-fixing..
but, i have done a few things to it including...
replacing the doorseals
replacing the doorlocks (with originals)
got some 'old' original floor-mats
had fun down on the dirt roads with dad...oops, wrong list
heh..that list is no as big yet...oh well, i'll get there
zac
Stanley 路
Robo wrote:The pictures of the Karman look very nice but you would think that the owner would have fixed the suspension before he took those picture's, he must have forgot to put the torsion bars in or something!馃榾
Rob...馃槑
Thats it....look at my post in members rides...now i'm going to lower the front more thanks Rob, It's nowhere near low enough.
jenz58 路
Hi Mandie...Happy Birthday for the other day!!!!!:birthday
Lou and I got home at around 1 am this morning.....after picking up Dr L from his mum's place..
We went to the Whitsundays for a week.....and got tanned!!!! :thumb
I scuba dived (twice) for the first time...it was awesome....I love it and can't wait to get a license to dive!!!:bounce:bounce I'ds always wanted to do it...
I'm downloading 276 pics at the moment and aboput to watch 'Finding Nemo'...
I'll catch you soon....
Kafer loved the back seat馃槑
p.s. this is a flying visit tonight.....
Bob dog had a good holiday in Healsville...but didn't meet that poodle this time but was paled up with another dig his age...馃檪
The Notch (or the rat as my 5 yr old daughter now calls it) passed its roadworthy y'day. Be Reg'd by the end of the week. If I get the new exhaust system this week might even drive it out to the Winter Nationals.
It's like driving a limo compared to the beetle.
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kafer well done man!!! have a few :beer :beer for me will ya?
i managed to get a 拢25 pay rise out of the dodgy bastards at the school, so that is good..am a bit happire now..just a bit.
zac
splittychick 路
Woohoo.......that must be a great feeling Kafer....:bounce
My splittys still at the mechanics .Its been 3 weeks & he hasn't even started yet.:cussing
I got some elephant ear mirrors & chrome trimmed indicator lenses for my birthday & also a gift voucher for auto barn which i'll probably use for seatbelts!
Congrats on the pay rise Zac...every little bit helps.:thumb
zac_smits 路
yeh especially when 'a little bit'..transfers to 拢66 aussie a month
pyr0 路
hey guys sorry i havent been around things have been crazy atm.
good to here about the notch kafer, also sounds like the splitty is making some real good progress now splitty chick
i blew the second engine in the kombi which sucked as well as blowing the brake master cylender 馃檨 but the brakes are getting done today and tomorrow im taking my spare engine in and getting my mate to start the rebuild 4 me while im at school, and ill help out when ever i can 馃槈:thumb
jenz58 路
Mandie they were very cool pressies 馃槑
People must know you're a VW freak!!:thumb
Zac...thanks for the link...Poor Nemo 馃檨
I'm gunna try and see Bel tomorrow....she should have some paint on her by now :bounce:bounce
splittychick 路
Heh Jen,is Bel going to be ready for Valla?Are you going to Valla regardless?:o
jenz58 路
The way she's going I don't think she'll be ready for Valla....and by looking at the roster of staff that are on leave in August I don't think I'll be making it...馃檨
They finally put up a roster so you can see who's planned leave....a good thing, but not good news for me:jesus
Robo 路
Good to see everyone's back!
Looks like all our little projects are comming along nicely, although Im a bit worried about Kafer man, he seems to have this desire to go gardening (cutting weeds) definately a worry!!
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
hehe i wouldn't worry about him robo. he's just trying to save himself from having to mow the lawn :P
and all from the comfort of the notch..ah, what a life that would be.
zac
zac_smits 路
oh, i forgot to tell ou guys.
today i drove a 拢152,000 worth of aston martin db9!!! o-100kph in 4.5secs
top speed of 186mph!!
it's really quite nice..huge bonnet..a bit of abs shudder in the steering wheel..the 'test car' that i was in had some problems with the rear lights, but u put your foot down and oh my f**king god, u know what's happening. ur squashing into the back of ur seat as the thing (easily) rockets up to 140mph..(and this was on country roads!!!)
quite a nice guy the 'evo' owner...
zac
Robo 路
Hey Zac
Bet that was a blast! How did ya manage that?
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
Yeh Zac how did you manage a ride in it...tell us the story!!:bounce:bounce
Visited Bel yesterday...she's all painted up and being put back together馃槑
Only found one problem...they'd put new/used front guards on her... with holes up top for indicators...:o.....she never had them and I'm getting semaphores put back on.....I pointed it out so they are going to redo the guards/getting rid of the holes...sweet!!!
She looks pretty nice in Strato Blue:kiss
So what's everyone doing for the long weekend?
So far I'm staying home......probably catch a movie and just do day trips if anything....
Have fun and drive safe if your heading away :sandrine
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long weekend? i have a week of from tomorrow. then 32 weeks of term and my summer holidays begin!!!
well, i got to ride/drive it because of a guy called harry metcalfe. the owner/editorial director of 'evo' magazine. he is an absolute champion and is quite willing to bring cars in for me to sample. it's very cool of him. (in the monaro article that the wrote after visitng bathurst, i got to write 200wrds to go into the article about australias strict speedng fines and dodgy cop cars/cameras!! he gave me like 拢20 for it, and in the front of the magazine where it has 'special thatnks/acknowlegements' there was "mark skaife,craig lownes(?), and zac smits!!" i was so happy. it was very cool
neway, i'll be off, have work to do you know :P
zac
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Jeeeeenz
How are ya, and where have ya been?
I took Pidge down for a cruise at Wintersun today, taking her down every day over the weekend. It was amazing ppl looking at her amoungst all those hot rods, she was a bit of a novelty for that crowd, she was the only Volkswagen there, when they saw the whitewalls and little back window they were asking what year she was, when I told them 1956, they were very enthusiastic, "a fifty's Beetle" well ill be!
Kafer man
There was a dude selling those hub cap's you were saying you wanted, I got a card, but he's from Melbourne, so if you want some you have to come down to coolangatta!
Well heading back down to watch the cruise toninght, it's great when you only live 10 minutes away!
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
It was amazing ppl looking at her amoungst all those hot rods, she was a bit of a novelty for that crowd, she was the only Volkswagen there, when they saw the whitewalls and little back window they were asking what year she was, when I told them 1956, they were very enthusiastic, "a fifty's Beetle" well ill be!
Maybe to fit in you should pull the guards off and lower her to the weeds..he..he.
Got the notch registerd today...whoo...hooo
Hey Jenz where's the photo's ?
jenz58 路
Rooobbbbbb!!!!! We were up in the Whitsundays for a week...find me in the pic below :P
It's a tough life馃榾
Did Pickles enjoy herself amongst all those hotrod's?? Sounds like she might of 馃槈
Kafer congrat's on the rego!!!:beer
....and I see you found the pics of Bel 馃檪
Have a good weekend all
zac_smits 路
Well it sounds like evryone is doing well. Jenz, looks like you had fun up in the whitsundays... u been diving before?? dad's had his instructors licsence for years..got it when he worked for the marine science laboratory..
neways,
well i'm now on half-term so i have a good week off to relax and do sweet f-a!! it is soo good to know that you can just do absolutely nothing. i went to stratford-upon-avon today and had a look through william shakespeares birth-house and had a nice lunch up there in an italian restaraunt.
was good...still have nice sunny weather here, and i even have a watch tan so :P. the sun feels hotter here at times, but they don't have the warm wind coming from in the desert.
heh, well i'm off..well not really but there is nothing else to write...
zac
Robo 路
Hey Jenz
Diving on the whitsundays!!!!!! man you shore get around.
Kafer's still trying to bait me with the lowering line, but he's got no hope, it's the big double SS for me Stock standard! after going to Wintersun and seeing all the 50's hot rods (Hi Boy's are my favorites) might have to convince my little brother to build one so I can get a bit of speed happening!
Wonder what sort of responce that coment will bring!
Stanley 路
Check out last months VW Trends Rob...Kill two birds and just pull the guards of pidge and paint her black....:P
Took tje Notch for it's maiden voyage today just up to the local servo and back about 20k's. Apart fom the dak dak noise coming out the back they are nothing like a beetle.
Its like driving a limo so roomy and so much window area..I love it
Just need to get a new exhaust system and I will drive it to work.
You'll be happy to know Robo other than the lowereing job it's gonna be stock even passed up on the sports wheel to keep the std steering wheel it's like it's got power steering.
Give it a couple of weeks for the finances to build up and i'll start on the body.
Bye all
splittychick 路
Way to go Kafer....must be such a great feeling to have tha notch on the road.When are you planning on painting it??
Jen,looks like you had a great time up north.Are you going to the meeting Tues.??It would be cool to catch up.:thumb
Rob sounds like you & pidge are having a great time together!!.I bet Wintersun was great.We were up there 4 it last year & some of those cars were sooo cool!!Do you guys at klubvw byron have monthly meetings??If you do when are they on?
Sounds like your still enjoying yourself Zac.Are you still planning on heading to the States??
jenz58 路
Hi Mandie 馃檪...Yep....should be at the meeting on Tuesday...
So Kafer you're getting to like driving a Type 3 are you 馃榾...they are cool to drive......Dr L's a dream...
Zac talk about a good time over there...being wined and dined....given hot cars to try out 馃槑
Rob does Pickles want to be a Hot Rod now? 馃榾
zac_smits 路
hey..
yeh splitty chick..my ticket is booked for the 22nd of july, to the 28th of august!!!
should be absolutely mad fun..i can't wait! i'm just about to go and get some more credit for my phone, and some stella for the fridge..i'm gunna enjoy this week!
zac
jenz58 路
Zac have fun over in the States!!! 馃槑
Going to visit anyone???馃槈
It was my first dive...always wanted to do it....it was so excellent....I did another dive a few days later
Simon's got his dive instructors license in Egypt/Red Sea......no reason cept he likes an adventure and possible employment on the road......I think he's doing some diving on his way home next month (a short visit for Bridie's 21st bd)
Robo 路
Hi Jenz
No Pidge is quite happy being a standard spec Oval Beetle, no hot rod stuff for her!馃榾
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
hehe right jenz.
i am going to visit nikki..(and her family) she being a girl i met last holidays while frequenting oxford youth hostel!
i've bene diving a few times with dad..it's awesome fun..the necklace that i wear constantly (that none of you will've ever seen) is something that i found while diving, and is apparently of spanish origin. it's my lucky charm...
neways...did anyone just see the soccer?? england versus france??
ENGLAND LOST!!!! 2-1
(thou they say it is quite unfair because they dominated for most of the match...)
all i say is hahahahahahehehehehhohohoho
jenz58 路
Wow Zac a Spanish necklace...where did you find it?
Rob....why do I keep calling Pidge Pickles???? Dislexic I guess??
Mandie don't know if you're logging on today but won't be going to the club meeting....I have a rotten cold...Lou gave it to me...now he's trying to force feed me Vicks lollies (yuck!!)...Wish we were back in sunny Q'ld
Robo 路
Hey Ill let you in on a few remedies!
2 cloves of fresh garlic a day (in a banana sandwich)
3 table spoons of apple cider vinegar (dosent taste the best but kills all the germs in your throat)
1 teaspoon, 3 times a day, of organic honey (natural antibiotic) the honey must "NOT" have been heated in the extraction process, heating it kills all the benificial bacteria.
It works for my family. I rarely get a cold because I take the garlic everyday, you soon get used to it.
Rob...
馃槑
jenz58 路
Wah....De Ja Vu.....I've just read this exact same advice a second ago!!! 馃槈馃榾
Thanks Rob 馃檪
I hope that garlic you eat so much of is odourless :o 馃槈
jenz58 路
Wah....De Ja Vu.....I've just read this exact same advice a second ago!!! 馃槈馃榾
Thanks Rob 馃檪
I hope that garlic you eat so much of is odourless :o 馃槈
Robo 路
fresh cloves only, no processed junk! the banana masks the smell quite a bit. yeah I posted it in the other post cause I like to help others.
Really starting to get depressed now, I just lost another 150 or so posts, I have been trying to stay away from the for sale threads to minimise my losses. every time I get within 10 or 20 of 2000 I seem to loose 100 or so, don't think I will ever make it!
Rob...馃槑
[Edited on 15-6-2004 by Robo]
zac_smits 路
aww rob...
so disappointing..maybe the forum gods are punishing you for all those useless posts....*looks over shoulder to see whois watching...*
well, maybe you need to show them that 'you will not go quietly into the night.
you will not give up without a fight. this is your freedom, your culture...it is your independence day!!!! i mean,your aussieveedubbers!!!'
sorry bout that... some madman took over the computer..
hmm, we got pickles..myabe i should call mine mustard...
zac
jenz58 路
Rob those 4 sale threads can be dangerous in more ways than one!!! 馃槈
p.s. a word game never went astray did it Zac 馃槈馃槈
[Edited on 16-6-2004 by jenz58]
splittychick 路
Heh all.
Jen we missed you at the meeting last night,you didn't miss much though..just the usual.Next month has changed from the auction night to a bring & brag night so that should be good fun.Are you going to go on the round the bay in a day cruise,sounds cool & we're actually going to make the effort to go i think.:bounce
Rob ...did you see my ??? re. your club meeting??
The splittys still at the mechanics,its moving along slowly but surely.I posted some pics of the bday pressies i got in its own topic so check them out.I can't wait to get the bumpers,overriders etc....chromed.
Wheres Pyro dissappeared to...he musn't like us anymore..:cry:cry
Robo 路
Yeah I spose Ill just have to keep plugging away! I might make it before Xmas if Im lucky, and can stay away from the selling thread.
Rob...
Stanley 路
Notch broke down on the weekend thought it was out of fuel so walked 5k home with oldest son whinging the whole way.
Turned out to be a wire shorting out the coil...oh well shit happens was a nice day for a walk.
Hello to everyone...hope all projects and repairs are coming along
Robo 路
"See" that car is trying to tell you something!馃槈
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
Yeh I know it needs to be lower....:bounce
pyr0 路
bummer about the notch kafer, lol dunno about lower....that is if you want to turn a corner personally i think corners are over rated anyway 馃槈
Stanley 路
See....he is still around....
zac_smits 路
hehe jenz was tjhat supposed to be avery subtle hint??? mind you, i'm still here after the loss of our last one, and i'm not that far behind kafe..he's still got a few on me tho...
zac
jenz58 路
Yes Zac!! 馃槈...They were the good old days 馃榾
Mandie when is that around the bay cruise..I've forgotten :jesus
splittychick 路
Heh Jen,its on Sunday July 18th.馃槈
jenz58 路
Thanks Mandie...nothing on that weekend thank goodness, so I should make it 馃檪
My eldest son Simon is not telling us the date he's arriving home for Bridies Birthday but I'm not excepting that soon before....He's being very mysterious about it...he may arrive on Bridies doorstep the day of her BD....26 July?
Robo 路
Going on my sunday morning vintage club run. heading out to swap meet after, hope I find some good stuff!
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
Rob there are a lot of things happening up your end of the world馃槑
Hope you find a nice treasure 馃檪
What's happened to your avatar?
Stanley 路
Put a new set of extractors on the Notch y'day.
Man what a difference they made.
One of those jobs you dread cause you hope all the nuts come off ok without pulling studs out but all went well. Also found a cracked fuel line which I think was the cause of the stoppage last week end.
zac_smits 路
oh well kafer at least you are getting everything on it sorted out. sound like it's going well though.
my week off is soon to finish, and then it will be back to work for 4 weeks before the summer holidays in california!!! yay...i soo can't wait..but then again...i have to work tomorrow...oh why do holidays have to end?
zac
zac_smits 路
oo jen should i try and find out for ya? i can send him a mysterious txt msg hahahaha
zac
jenz58 路
..Zac...do you mean Simon?....Good...... text him :bounce
Would you believe Simon sent Bridie home a mask from Venice for her 21st...not knowing that she was planning a masked party!!!!!
I can't tell Bridie not to buy a special mask for her own masked party without spoiling it all........:jesus
Zac....did you mean Simon and not letting us know when he's getting home?....If not ignore all of this......Night!!!! 馃檪
zac_smits 路
haha okay then jenz...plus i don't think he really knows who i am neway!
oo i remember those masks in venice where damn expenisve! sounds like a good gift tho.
neways, it's late and i have to work tomorrow.
night everyone
zac
jenz58 路
He knows his sister well!!!! They are spookily in tune :alien
zac_smits 路
hehe..that's just freaky. i dunno if i am 'in tune' with my sister...(tho she does have good fashion sense when it comes to buying my clothes...)
zac
jenz58 路
BUMP!!!!!!!! In a BIG way!!!!!
Gang were are you all!!!
Hey we've been slacking off big time around here......page 3.... :jesus
I don't care if some of you may be sleeping outside in kombi's!!! It's just not good enough
I've been spending all night trying to fill the front page with my name on every thread...reliving old days......trying to make VW sensible comments and input so as not to offend or let on that padding is afoot.....There have been big gaps in my work....Lost the knack maybe?
As it is only us 'TOMORROW PEOPLE' in here I don't think I'll be found out...Jenz is back with avengence!!!!! :bounce (for now anyways 馃檪 )
Zac...it is very freaky...but hey their my kids...gotta be freaky 馃檪
I let the boss know today (via email....he's never there) that I am very seriously considering being over there in London at Chrissie.....Would be wanting leave ......Hmmmm I may be out of a job...but the move has been made :beer
Hope all is well 馃檪
Mandie sounds like things are moving along with the splittie 馃槑
Robo 路
OK OK
Ill try to post every day from now on. I have to get over this 2000 post depression!
Have to take the Kombi back to the man that painted her today, she has a few worrying rashe's comming up under the paint, and I just found out the bloke is retiring and selling the place. Not happy Jan!
At least Pige is happy.
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
Just think how much happier she'd be if she was lowered...
Drove the Notch to work for the first time today...man was it cold... there's a lot to be said for heating.
Robo 路
If I did that to her, she would never speak to me again, and we all know what its like when you have an unhappy woman around. It's torture! When you drive an old girl like her around, it's nice to experiance the full up and down movement that a STOCK height suspension system can provide, thats LONG strokes man! not short ones! it's a very sensual experiance! you should try it.
Rob... 馃槑
Stanley 路
Hey Jenz......looks like you have some competition on the postal count and it appears she has some help from the inside.
splittychick 路
Hmmmmm......i know what your saying Kafer.....at least your counts up there Jen,i'm still in the hundreds.Maybe i should sell my dubs & talk about non vw related issues & i'll get a bump up!!!!!Arghhh!!!!!!
Guess what,i'm picking the splitty up from the mechs tomorrow.I've got the temp permit from Vic Roads so i'm actually going to drive her home.....I'm very excited.:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce
zac_smits 路
yay splittychick!!!!
i miss driving 馃檨馃檨
soon enough..only another 6 months.
kafer and robo those long and short strokes...man, i was experiencing them this afternoon at naomis....
neway, moving ----------------------------------------------------->right along
and jenz i wasn't slacking, i was the last person that had posted, and in the spirit of things i didn't double post :o:o:o
zac
splittychick 路
Hhhmmmm.....gettin a bit of lovin are we Zac??????Good for you....:kiss
Stanley 路
Keep up the good work Zac
jenz58 路
Good to see we're nearly all back..Pyro is still not reporting in...He'll loose posts over this...馃榾
Yes I've noticed the competition around here....I think it was the pic with the horse that did it...'Like bees to the honey!!'.....lol
Nasty about that rash Rob ........ and the guy retiring...It'd be like trying to find a new hairdresser (well for me anyways)...you learn to trust them...they know the car and you....
Dr L's paint needs some attention as well...his is going to be minor....fix what needs doing and outa there!!! It's on hold cos of Bel being in there....don't want to be dubless. Hmmm...don't know how I'll get around the catching the train and leaving the car at the station though with Bel....Don't like the idea....
Kafer do you really need heaters up there in Q'ld? You should try no heaters down here :jesus
Actually Dr L's are OK....I have to put the rego sticker up high on the windscreen cos the heater vents crinkle it
Zac, are you having a good time over there?!!
Mandie enjoy the drive in the splittie...Are you going straight home the direct way ??? 馃槈
zac_smits 路
hmm, am i having a good time....should i just leave another male in this thread to answer that one....
posted by Jenz...
Yes I've noticed the competition around here....I think it was the pic with the horse that did it...'Like bees to the honey!!'.....lol
sounds like you're getting jealous jen!!! hahahaha
:P:thumb:P馃榾:thumb馃槑:thumb:thumb
zac
jenz58 路
Yeh...going for the plastic surgery next week!! 馃榾
I heard the fountain of youth is a myth 馃檨
Zac what you're missing out on over there in sunny London 馃槈.......but she seems taken already...sorry.
BUT seems some are trying hard though :beer
What an interesting time to get back online :sandrine
So lucky no one else comes in here....I can say these things...馃槈:P
Hmmmm....remember how we got in here..... lol
That was fun!!!!
*Jenz hopes she doesn't stir recolllections in others..than Zac*:tree
Oooh, it wasn't in here though...that was the prototype...:thumb
[Edited on 25-6-2004 by jenz58]
Robo 路
Hey theres always VW fanatics around when you least expect it!
Rob...馃槑
Robo 路
He He He
Im still waitin for your responce to my opinion on lowering Kafer!!!!馃榾
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
lol Rob....was the second post an after thought...
Hah........double post!!!!
My brain is so numb...I haven't been online for so long for so long!!!!!!!!!! 馃榾
Robo 路
I was just refering to this responce I gave to Kafer, He is always looking for any oportunity to Lay it on me about this lowering caper. I have to try and make him see the wisdom of keeping things stock. I think I will have to kidnap him and give him an intensive indoctrination corse!
If I did that to her, she would never speak to me again, and we all know what its like when you have an unhappy woman around. It's torture! When you drive an old girl like her around, it's nice to experiance the full up and down movement that a STOCK height suspension system can provide, thats LONG strokes man! not short ones! it's a very sensual experiance! you should try it.
He He.... Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
Two kidnappings in the one week here on the forum if you do that!!! 馃榾
We may make the papers big time!!
So are you gunna leave a message in a bottle at his house....:bounce
Sorry ...you're probably not as up to date with things around here as I am 馃榾
Well the weather is so cold and wet down here....*Jenz shivers*
Have a fun weekend....
I'm outta here for today!!! Bye!!
Robo 路
Cold here but not wet!
Also the problem with the paint on the bus will be sorted. The man agreed to fix it for me, so I am a little relieved about that! Pige is happy too!
Adios Amigo's
Rob....... 馃槑
wow you guys have been going nuts the past little while...i wonder if anyone is online and eager for the chatroom...
zac
Robo 路
Hey Zac
Sent you a U2U, not good on chat rooms, too slow typing!
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
haha yeh okay then robo
zac_smits 路
yeh!!! top of the page again!!! god i am good!!
zac
Robo 路
Did you get my U2U?
Looks like Jenz may be comming over, you guys may be able to catch up! So whats been happening at the school. I will be starting a handyman/cleaners job at a school over here in september!
Rob...
zac_smits 路
arrrrrgh we have an infiltrator!!!
:vader:vader:vader hehehe
yeh i just replied to you robo.
yeh and if jenz comes over we will have to meet up. i'm here until december the 30th so i've got time on my hands!!
umm, at the school tomorrow it is a speech day performance, so there is a lot of work for me to do and it will be very busy.
but, on the plus side, even though i am working on sunday, i get to take the kids rock-climing (indoor) and the school pays for it, and i can just climb by myself, which i enjoy.
what's up at that end?
zac
Robo 路
Hey Frenzix
Scared the shit out of me!!!!
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
hahahahaha:alien
we have an outsider....
i come in peeeeeace:jesus
Robo 路
Bruce must be down there now! Im going to try and get down so I can help him drive the splitty back. Have to go and have a look that new VW shop (classic vee dub) seems he has some pretty good prices. wouldn't mind going to Volksbahn as well.
Rob... 馃槑
splittychick 路
Heh ......quite afew of us online.Zac you make me laugh...:thumb
Rob i didn't realise you also had a kombi....have you seen Judy in the past few days????
zac_smits 路
yeh, it's just caus i have nothing better to do at 11.20pm on a friday night
splittychick 路
I'm sooooo jealous that your going to California....where abouts??????
Robo 路
Haven't seen Judy for a month or so. She texted us and said our frame's are with her and we can get them next time we see her.
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
umm, i'm going straight to california...to a rich area called berkely
staying with nikki, going to oregon for a week with her family, and yeh, just relaxing for the rest of it with her,her mates, and other loacls.
should be good fun.
what r u up to splitty chick?
Stanley 路
Nearly all of us are here
zac_smits 路
yeh now we just need jen to show up.....
cue stage right
Robo 路
Hey Kafer man
You havent responded to my last lowering opinion!
I thought it was pretty good.
Rob.....馃槑
zac_smits 路
heh robo...all you want to talk about is those long and slow strokes!!!
i'll just leave that one up to you two guys i think....
splittychick 路
Heh Kafer....all we need is Jen & Pyro(although i think he's deserted us!!!)& we'll have a full house.
Rob....So you know about the frames....i wasn't sure if it was a surprise or not.
You'll have a great time Zac & the weather is always good in California.:thumbI'm not up to much but i am off to pick my splitty up in about an hour so thats pretty damn exciting.馃槈
Stanley 路
Took the Notch on it's first club outing...all two of us.
Cold here this morning ice on the ute BBBBRRRRRRRR
Robo 路
Good one Splittychick
Hope you have some fun with the bus, what have they done with her?
Rob....馃槑
zac_smits 路
haha,....i think it was 20something over here in england. was actually reall nice. quite surprising really
thanks spilttychick..i'm sure i will.
zac
Robo 路
Hey Kafer
Thats what happens when something is to low! the air has to travel at a higher velocity under the car, due to the venturi effect, this in turn raises the wind chill factor and results in a very cold car. I think you better get her up off the ground a bit more and your tootsie's will be thankfull for the increase in tempreture! see Dr Porsche knew all this when he calculated the correct ride height!
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
( i can pretty safely saf that the majority of porsches are lower than pidge...)
zac
splittychick 路
Wow that would be a huge convoy Kafer...lol...:P
Not 100% on what they have done but it turns out mechanically she was pretty good.New exhaust,all new shockers,steering damper...the brakes were o.k just needed all new brake pads,tune up....not sure what else...but it will be my first "REAL" drive ,not just out of the driveway so this will be the real test.:bounce:bounce
Robo 路
He He
All I can say to that one is Porsche's have better heaters!
Rob...馃榾
Stanley 路
Help me i'm freakin out...so much posting ....so much to catch up on...give me some time to read up on whats going on. Been slack lately had to have a VW free week after spending so much time in the shed.
Glad it's warm where you are Zac....hope all goes well with the splitty Mandie.
Rob hurry up and lower pidge you know you want to
Jenz I'm keeping up with bels progress but am just lazy abour posting sometimes or it could be that i'm jelous but she's looking fantastic.
and yes i take your point about "that" pic.
Maybe you need to take a pic of yourself with a big hairy animal...lol
Robo 路
Mate
I just can't do it. Pige is an ambassador for stock ride height. I would be letting the team down!
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
and here i was wondering why no more posts were showing up on page 18!!!
splittychick u have destroyed my run of top page posting...curse you :P:P
robo..for that price they'd want to!!
zac
Stanley 路
It appears we have a scientist in our midst...hey Robo...lol
zac_smits 路
heh...i think we are doing quite well here boosting up the tommorrow people thread..page vies and replies are up!!!
good job guys(and gurls :P)!!!
zac
Robo 路
Sure do
I just U2U'd you my explanation for that reply!
Rob...馃榾
splittychick 路
Sorry Zac,didn't really have any control over it ,I just pushed post & there i was at the top!!!!
Anyway have a great day guys....i'm off to get my girl!!:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce
Robo 路
See you.....
:thumb
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
Have fun...we want pics
zac_smits 路
seeya splittychick!!
i c i have msgs now..best i check them then...
zac
Robo 路
Just had to nick out for 20 mins Back now! whats happening?
Rob...馃槑
Robo 路
OK
Mabe it is time to call it a day!
Catch ya's later!
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
Wow....this was unbelievable!!!!! I had to go back 2 1/2 pages to find where I last posted to catch up!!!
AND we had an INTRUDER !!! :vader
Zac...you acted fast on it...very alert!!! 馃榾
I'll let you know when I'm going to be in London 馃檪 I should have a response from my manager waiting in my email box on Monday :-\
Well .... I slept in and missed it all :jesus
Hah....yeh...I'll go out and find a hairy beast right now Kafer ... I may have to do a bit of work in photoshop to get me looking OK....haven't had the surgery yet .... can't have the beast looking better :P
Wow Mandie...you're probably out in your splittie right now.... 馃槑
Catch you all later!!! Cheers :beer
Stanley 路
it's whats on the inside that counts Jenz...your already a step ahead your a vw chick
jenz58 路
Gooooosh...... *Jenz blushes*.....
Wonder how Mandie went today??? Must be still outside playing with the splittie...in the COLD.... *Jenz shivers with the thought....*....Hope you have thermals if you are!!!! How'd it go Mandie?...Good?
Robo 路
Been ouside sanding, sanding and more sanding. And to top it all off the actual future driver of this car was out enjoying themselves at the circus, while Im slaving away at home! Man, I told her that unless this attitude change's this little Beetle will only love me, and won't be nice to anyone else!
Pige is already getting jelous. So I have to be extra careful!!!!.
Rob....馃槑
zac_smits 路
ooo robo is in trouble with the ladies again!!!
you have to stop rubbing each of them the wrong way :P:P
hehe yeh jen, i was just like..wait..who's that??? hahaha
and yeh i'll be quite hapy to meet up with you and simon in london. looks like i'm going to quit this job here at the moment...it's just not working out (really...)
zac
Robo 路
Hi Zac
Sometimes you just have to put your foot down, and have a good whinge! Ive been too nice and I have to be firm, no help so I just have to devote all my time to Pige for a while!
Whats the problem with your job!
Rob... 馃槑
Robo 路
Looks like our big run the other night was a bit of a flash in the pan!
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
what happened to your avatar Rob ? Got the day off work to-day school holidays
Robo 路
Dont know
Think I just have to re do it, because of some new change to the forum.?
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
maybe it got offended when u were being sexist rob :P:P
oh i lost my temper with one of the kids the other day. hell, i never had a temper until i came here. says a lot don't it?
i'm thinking that it could be better if i leave just so i don't put my foot in it sometime along the line...
zac
splittychick 路
ARRGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!This whole resto thing is driving me CCCRRAAZZZYYYY:cussing:cussing:cussing
zac_smits 路
Hey Splittychick,
why is the resto getting you down? i mean, as long as work is being done should that be a good thing??(apart from on the bank balance anyway)
when i get back from england i am going to have sooo much work to do. i posted a list a while back on what i had to do and that list hasn't gotten any shorter since then.
oh well, i got to go.
later,
zac
EDIT: OMG!! i just realiesed that i had posted this in the poll section regarding the buying and selling forum!! oops, I've deleted that one. but you may still notice that my name still says i posted last in that thread!!
oh well...
zac
zac_smits 路
oo yay it doesn't say my name anymore and ...
I AM BACK AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE AGAIN!!!!!
ahh, the simplest things are sometimes the best.
Zac
jenz58 路
Hey everyone 馃檪
Mandie...what's happening with the resto? Were some things not right when you went to pick up the splittie! 馃檨
I haven't been on for a couple of days.....I seem to binge post.....
Believe me...I've often wondered what I'ds started!!! It can confume you in many way...and the financial side can get very scary if you're not doing the resto yourself over time
Hopefully when I finally get to drive Bel again it will be all worthwhile.... :sandrine
Robo 路
Hey Zac
Don't worry about loosing your temper, sometimes the little brats need a good stern lecture! Half of them these days don't have any respect. I would love to see what their parents do when they get out of line. In my day it was a rear end conection with the razor strap (A 3 inch leather strap that dad used to sharpen his cut throat razor) and I can tell you if there was any complaining about it, I got it in various multiples from 1-4 depending on the level of mischief I got into or the cheek I gave. I really miss those hidings!!:P
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
Yeh well even in my day, Dad was still stern enough to give me a good clip around the ears. Bloody well taught me what to do and what not to do.
I was helping a guy that was doing some work for the up-and coming play that the school is putting on, and he was like, okay, well i'm out here cutting the stuff, do you think you could drill the hols and the screw them in etc etc. So i was like, yeh sure.
I did that, and the guy came back and saw me just as I was finishing it off and he was quite impressed that I could handle the drill and get on with the design and assembly stuff at my age. He said it was good to see 'a young person' with some technical knowledge, and the ability to apply it.
Yeh, so back to the pain-in-the-arse kids...I think their own parents need to learn some form of discipline first!
Zac
byronbus 路
Hi, I dont mean to intrude...but Rob can you email those pics to bruceybvw@hotmail.com as the other email is playing up...
I put two sets aside, picked up some goodies from Classic today, yeek the bank balance is on its way down...
Cheers
byronbus 路
Rob, you there?
Robo 路
Sure am
byronbus 路
Hey fella, got the pics to work, and they are different, the frames are different, but they have VW stamped on the frames...I got a pair and had two put aside...will wait and see when you come down...George said they were the ones...
byronbus 路
Hope i dont get flogged for being in this thread
Robo 路
Yeah man
Just sent them via outlook express (The pictures). as long as they are similar thats cool.
Rob...馃槑
[Edited on 29-6-2004 by Robo]
byronbus 路
the beetle ones in the pic look more like the kombi ones...forgot to ask about the other stuff but will be back there tomorrow for a coffee, will ask then...Classics become my sydney clubhouse
Robo 路
Lucky bastard
Wish I was there!
Rob...馃槑
byronbus 路
I think the beetle ones are genuine, but they taper at the top...are they in the catalogue? Anyway I have two aside, if you come down you can decide, otherwise i'll buy them and bring them back...
I got a badge from georges personal stash...and some other stuff... Wahoo I love sydney
Robo 路
Cool
I need two sets of those, One for Pige and one for Jodie's car!
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
Hey 馃檪
Anyone heard from Mandie about her splittie?
Zac...What's the play about?....Sounds like things are challenging for you over there with the oldies 馃槈
We visited Bel today and took all her bits to the electro plater to be chromed (well the bits that need it)..... She'll be really shiny soon....Ingrid can't move much further on her until I get them back...
zac_smits 路
ahhh, another intruder... the force will sort us out :vader
(insert 20mins of me watching that to see who wins...)
it's still undecided..i suppose you can stay then 馃榾
umm i think the school is doing joseph and the technicolour dreamcoat.
hey jenz that is good news!! the bank balance will go down but the shininess is sure to impress someone :P
(i mean...that surgery hasn't been done yet has it :P:P)
god i'm a cheeky kid hahahaha
zac
[Edited on 29-6-2004 by zac_smits]
Stanley 路
Hey Rob from what i've been told there are places that can still give you a hiding depending on how much money you have.......:-)
Mandie must have got some bad news or wasn't happy with the work...hope all is OK.
Zac old saying "treat them mean, keep them keen" I can't do it I'm to soft.
Robo 路
He He He
Im buying some pressies for my VW's and I have to keep in contact with my Sydney connection!
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
Do those pressies involve leather.......
Robo 路
Well
The bloke thats showing me the ropes at the school for the Job Im taking over has no problem giving the bad kids a good tongue lashing!
Rob...馃槑
Robo 路
NO............ "Rubber"
Rob...馃槑
splittychick 路
Drove her home & that was cool but not happy about lots of things....can't really be bothered going into it & boring you with the details.
Just been busy ordering all the repair panels from near & far this week so have spent s#*tloads of $$$$$$$$ but will hopefully have the body work started before i head off to Valla where i can relax!!!!!
Thanx for the u2u Jen.馃檪
Rob....I like the new avatar.....have you got your frames yet??
pyr0 路
the thread still lives YAY i know i know i was around for long but ive readup on what i missed. good to here we're all still moving along with our projects 馃檪 zac stress less just go with the flow more ( ok now i really do sound like a hippy kombi driver )
good to hear on the progress on the splittty to splitty chick.
Robo 路
Hi Splittychick
No Haven't got the frames yet. Haven't seen Judy for quite a while. Been too busy with other VW things. Painting Jodies 66 and I have a shitload of sanding to do. Painted the gaurds and they have come up a treat, really happy! just have to do the rest of the car now.馃榾馃榾馃榾
Hey Pyro
Where have you been man. We all thought you had deserted us! Great to see your back!
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
pyro - yeh i know i need to stress less, but if u were doing the job i'm doing you'd understand!!! (and what's wrong with being a hippy kombi driver??(aren't the all??))
still moving along robo?? good to hear you're getting some work done.
so jenz u got your chrome look completed yet??
zac
Robo 路
Yep
Moving along steady. Just scored a good 36hp carb manifold. Bloody rare things they are, almost all have some rot in the preheater pipe, but this one's good!
Have to go and clean it up now!
See Yas
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
see ya.
zac_smits 路
oo you guys are slipping!!! second page already and i've only been gone for a few hours!!!
oo portugal just beat holland 2-1!! damn...i wanted the dutch to win馃檨馃檨
my moneys on czech republic!!
zac
Robo 路
He HE
A vw restorer's life is a very busy one! Been paint stripping, sanding and Painting Jodies beetle. Looks like it will come up ace! Might just have to Keep it for myself and Pige!
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
(isn't that just another project that you can now lower???..or is this one that you have been putting off lowering until kafer can 'show you how'???)
hehe, hope everyone has had a nice day
sunny,and 'relatively' warm (never hot) in england
cheers,
zac
Stanley 路
Hey...now your talking zac...looks like another convert hey Rob.
And if I'm not mistaken the 66's front beam already has adjusters in it.
Isn't that right Rob....I have witnesses.
SLAM IT
Robo 路
Well it dose have adjusters in the front beam. But just to anoy you guys I will have it set to it's highest point!
Rob....馃槑
Stanley 路
:alien
zac_smits 路
yeh damn right kafer!!!
robo...you are getting veerrrrry sleeepy...veeeeeery veeeerrrrrrt sleepy....
you willlllll lowerrrrrrr pidge...... when i snap my fingers.....you will get to work....... *snap*
i'm definately with kafer on this one. hydraulics/pneumatics/airbag is the way for me... (i've got expensive tastes :P:P)
zac
Robo 路
He He
Not for me. Someone has to champion Dr Porsche's original settings.
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
Mandie have u2ues back...I can fully understand...it does get to you sometimes.....
Good luck with all the panels.... It's a big job gathering all the bits you need
I'm waiting for some pop outs and fog lights to arrive here .....:bounce
Wow you should have seen all the shiny car bits at the electro platers.....Blinding brilliance!!! 馃槑
Have a good weekend all!!! 馃檪
zac_smits 路
Robo wrote:He He
Not for me. Someone has to champion Dr Porsche's original settings.
Rob...
As i said before robo, porsches are a hell'uve a lot lower than any of your cars, and unless you want you car to be blown over by these strong australian cross-winds, i'd suggest you lower you car and thus, your wind resistance...
(i'm talking practicality points here..hence, the pnuematic/air-bag because then you can raise and lower it at a whim!!!)
zac
jenz what did your weekend entail?? anything interesting???
Robo 路
Thats definately right, but ferdinand set the height of the front beam on the VW for a VW and a VW is not a porsche!
I do like the look of a slightly lower stance, but it has always been my experiance that if you play around with with stock settings, it compromises other things, its like a domino effect. I spose the easiest way to explain it is like this.
Take the stock VW gearbox, axle and wheel bearing assembly. Engineers use their stress & load formula's when they are desigining these componants. One of the things in this chain is the wheel and tyre, for my 56 the wheel is 15" and the tyre is a 5.60 crossply. If I put a modern 165x15 radial on the rim. the greater width of the tyre put's a stress and load on the rest of the drivetrain that it was not designed for, if you put even wider rims on (6" or 7") it then gets even worse. You may not think it is doing much, but what you can't see wont hurt, and a few years down the track the box and the bearings have worn more than they should have, it's starting to give trouble and the owner is saying Bloody VW's unreliable heaps of junk!
I have always keeped my cars and bikes stock, PPL are amazed when I tell them the mileage's I get out of my engines, clutches brakes and other running gear. My kombi has done over 300.000 and has never had the heads off or been opened up. she has gone through one set of wheel bearings in the front, the rears I have never changed since I have owned her, (over 15 years) I have only had one set of new CV's as well. I leave all the suspension settings stock and run stock tyre size's.
The 56 I just bought has been owned by the same man for 20 years he was the second owner. He has left her stock, even running the original size and spec new crossply tyres. She is still going strong, and is 48 years old.
I can tell you in all honesty without lying. I have a friend with a lowered Kombi, running mercedes rims and low profile tyres whenever he rides in my Kombi he always comments on how nice it rides and how comfortable it is, but lowered looks better! I have to have a little chuckle.
When I was a young bloke (decades ago) I used to have a hot 64 Holden with wide wheels and an engine built by a well known speedway mechanic. I used to look at those old blokes with their 1930's chev's and fords (box stock) and think "silly old buggars" but their cars had been going basicly untouched for more than 30 years! Now I am one of those silly old buggars trying to enlighten young blokes like Kafer!
Its a tough job, but someone has to do it!
Rob...馃槑
pyr0 路
hmmm well said, thats why i like to lower my car but still have it so it can be set back to original.
its like a passing fad low's the go now it was the "rat look" a little while ago it all comes and goes.
heheheh zac i finished those "games/puzzels" and im waiting anxiously for the "harder" one you were telling me of 馃槈
okay then scrap that..there is a room but the id i had was cancelled 'due to exposure to the public'
[Edited on 2-7-2004 by zac_smits]
Robo 路
Oh well
At least I tried!!!
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
hey...ur online...yeh you can try and i can believe, but i don't know if i will actually ever get around to lowering it at the rate i'm going
(so basically i could be admitting here to being all show and no go!!!)
zac
zac_smits 路
yay!!! 67000th post!!!
zac
(in case you were wondering how i know...i was looking at the stats page and i saw it said 66999 posts..so i just had to post again!!!)
[Edited on 2-7-2004 by zac_smits]
Robo 路
Looks like your gardian angels are keeping watch over you and stopping you from doing anything silly!!!
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
haha...you don't know how right you are with that one mate!!!
one of the girls i know said that my angel must be working longer hours than i am (<----no easy feat!!!) just to keep me here!!!
i give you permission to ask me the same question in 10 years time...
that is, if your eyesight is still good enough to read this tiny text....
Stanley 路
Robo wrote:Thats definately right, but ferdinand set the height of the front beam on the VW for a VW and a VW is not a porsche!
I do like the look of a slightly lower stance, but it has always been my experiance that if you play around with with stock settings, it compromises other things, its like a domino effect. I spose the easiest way to explain it is like this.
Take the stock VW gearbox, axle and wheel bearing assembly. Engineers use their stress & load formula's when they are desigining these componants. One of the things in this chain is the wheel and tyre, for my 56 the wheel is 15" and the tyre is a 5.60 crossply. If I put a modern 165x15 radial on the rim. the greater width of the tyre put's a stress and load on the rest of the drivetrain that it was not designed for, if you put even wider rims on (6" or 7") it then gets even worse. You may not think it is doing much, but what you can't see wont hurt, and a few years down the track the box and the bearings have worn more than they should have, it's starting to give trouble and the owner is saying Bloody VW's unreliable heaps of junk!
I have always keeped my cars and bikes stock, PPL are amazed when I tell them the mileage's I get out of my engines, clutches brakes and other running gear. My kombi has done over 300.000 and has never had the heads off or been opened up. she has gone through one set of wheel bearings in the front, the rears I have never changed since I have owned her, (over 15 years) I have only had one set of new CV's as well. I leave all the suspension settings stock and run stock tyre size's.
The 56 I just bought has been owned by the same man for 20 years he was the second owner. He has left her stock, even running the original size and spec new crossply tyres. She is still going strong, and is 48 years old.
I can tell you in all honesty without lying. I have a friend with a lowered Kombi, running mercedes rims and low profile tyres whenever he rides in my Kombi he always comments on how nice it rides and how comfortable it is, but lowered looks better! I have to have a little chuckle.
When I was a young bloke (decades ago) I used to have a hot 64 Holden with wide wheels and an engine built by a well known speedway mechanic. I used to look at those old blokes with their 1930's chev's and fords (box stock) and think "silly old buggars" but their cars had been going basicly untouched for more than 30 years! Now I am one of those silly old buggars trying to enlighten young blokes like Kafer!
Its a tough job, but someone has to do it!
Rob...馃槑
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Stanley 路
hey whats with the post count...lots....is that their way of stopping pointless posts for the purpose of inflating post counts ?
Robo 路
I dunno
Theres no hope for you blokes. I give ya's wisdom thats worth millions and ya's throw it all away! now I know how John Howard feels!
Rob...馃槑
byronbus 路
Hahaha...thats funny, i laughed out loud...
I have a lowered kombi with merc rims...and i've ridden in your stock standard panelvan...
I just happen to read this thread and I get a mention...
It does look better, and it rides Ok, just drove it to sydney...and didnt miss a beat...its not as low as my microbus was, and it travelled 300000ks as well...
Cmon Rob I only compliment your kombi to make you feel good...You wouldnt help me with the oval if i kept on at you about lowering it, Jodie wants it lowered, stop you perving on all those youngans in their hyundais...when its low you cant see them
Kafer dont listen to him, he's just getting old...you should see his tarten jacket...馃檪
zac_smits 路
Posted by Byronbus
'Cmon Rob I only compliment your kombi to make you feel good...You wouldnt help me with the oval if i kept on at you about lowering it, Jodie wants it lowered, stop you perving on all those youngans in their hyundais...when its low you cant see them
Kafer dont listen to him, he's just getting old...you should see his tarten jacket
and that long post you did robo...i may've read it but i didn't 'comprehend' it!! (i also think that you have far too many stars underneat your name :P:P)
zac
hahahahahahaha
that has to be sooo true. (i bet he has one of the old person type 'baggy-green' hats..(not a baggy-green but u should know what i mean...))
[Edited on 3-7-2004 by zac_smits]
Robo 路
He He
Actually I do have a cap. Its a Shandon, 8 pice made in Ireland. (not England) I don't have a tweed jacket with leather elbow patch's yet but Im working on it!
And Byronbus, your kombi has talked to mime on quite a few occasions and she wants to know why she is shorter than mine! I keep telling her not to worry it's only a passing fad and one day she will be restored. Pige keeps telling me she is a bit worried about her too! you know she will get arthritus if you dont do something about it soon.
Rob... 馃槑
zac_smits 路
hahaha some of the crap you guys spin is hilarious!!!
robo, i mean really...arthritis in a kombi??? you are probbaly far more likely to get tennis elbow while spending far to many hours on AVD
(wait..that sounds bad...tennis elbow from resting your arms on the deskk better 馃檪)
zac
Stanley 路
Whats doing ? all this and before 6.am on a Sunday.
My Notch keeps asking when he's gonna be lower
Robo 路
Ahhh
Have to wax the Oval before a sunday club run, can't have her being disgraced by lesser machinery! Mustangs and Plymouth's and the like. I tell her everything that goe's on here, and about the way you bloke's gang up on me, and treat my advice with contempt. She just gives me some sounds of encouragement and tells me not to give up! Her brothers and cousins need someone to stand up for them.
Always remember the world is flat and Santa Claus is real!!!
Rob...馃槑
Robo 路
Anybody Home!
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
see we have a copy of our thread "the people of the here and now".
Time to do some gate crashing.
The post count still freaks me out
Robo 路
Well we have our numbers back, I can understand why he didi it.
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
Still a ways to go for me to hit 1000
Has that dude still got the type 3 ?
Robo 路
Yes
Give him a ring.. Alan Atkins (stokers siding) 06 6677 9246. Tell him Rob white told you about it. Might get a discount.
Rob... 馃槑
zac_smits 路
yeh i actually like it more without the post count... (here's me that's likely to crap on more than the average avd)
we may gang up on you robo but you seem to enjoy having a go at us as well!! you give it back as good as you get it, and that's what we enjoy!!! (plus it's vw related so we are combining multiple interests!!!)
zac
Stanley 路
The post count is back...yaaaay...except for Rob who looks like he's lost a couple of hundred posts.
jenz58 路
Rob you've gotta stop posting ijn the Buy Swap and Sell sections...they're bad for your count!!! 馃榾
No new news from here...just laying low for a bit...馃檪
splittychick 路
Heh Jen......noticed you online & just thought i'd say HI.:duh:duh:duh(sorry its just too cute!!!)
I've had 2 shipments of splitty repair panels arrive in the past few days so thats been exciting.I also took the bumpers to the chromers to see how much its going to cost to get them fixed & chromed with the overriders etc.....so its all happ'n....slowly but surely!!:bounce
zac_smits 路
so splittychick stuff is getting done? that's good to hear...i'm busy here at school with lots of stuff relating to the school play.
hehe robo is still at 1850..that'd suck to just keep getting knocked back over and over...(i could also be talking about your luck with women 馃槈馃槈馃槈)
hahaha i'm running away now...
zac
p.s i keep gatecrashing 'here and now' but then they welcomed me..so i got scared...(no one welcomes the likes of me hahahah)
[Edited on 5-7-2004 by zac_smits]
Stanley 路
Hey Robo i've worked it out so we're both happy.
Put 17" wheels on pige and then lower it 2" which will make it the same ride height but will bring it in to the new millenium......:bounce
From Kafer68...he..he..he
PS I was only joking about your post count but I bet you had a moment of concern...he..he..he
zac_smits 路
kafer69 wrote:LMAO....Robo you crack me up
Well I guess I'll leave it the way it is
Robo wrote:Why don't ya just LOWER it to Kafer68.
Rob...馃槑
I had to put that one in here for memories sake!! (talking about changing kafers nickname for those who didn't know....)
hahahaha..Robo is a regular comedian....keeps me entertained!!!
zac
Robo 路
HI PPL
Well Im just going to keep plugging away, I am sure to make it soon!
I just scored one of those vintage NRMA badges, they were made by Angus&Coote so Pige is getting a little present. So Im going down to put it on her.
See yas later, and remember "stand tall stand high"
Rob...馃槑
splittychick 路
So Rob did you like your frames???:o
Robo 路
Hi Splittychick.
Yes there wonderful!!! Very cute. I might have to get 2 more Beetle's. One for Mum and Aunty!
They look pretty good on my frige, I painted it like Herbie, its white with the big 53 and stripes.
Rob...馃槑
splittychick 路
I'll be selling them at Valla if you make it down.:thumb
Stanley 路
hey splittychick are you going to keep a photographic history of the resto and post it like Jenz.
I too am still laughing over Robs reply...nice one mate
Robo 路
Oh OH
Jodie's home!!!
Better go and do some work on her car!!
Rob...馃槑
splittychick 路
Did you mean you painted your fridge like herbie or the bug frame????
Yes Kafer I have & will be taking photos the whole way & will start posting once the body work begins.Just waiting on one last package from Schofields.
jenz58 路
Hey all馃檪
I like the new smilies 馃槉blah:duh (馃檪)
Isn't it great when we get parcels arrive!!!
My Bosch hooded fog lights arrived from the US this morning 馃槑
The pop-outs must be close behind....:bounce
Manie which electro plater did you go to? Nunawading have my little pieces but wanted $350 for each bumper...So Ingrid is sending them to Bumpers R Us...around $185 each there ( I hope)
Valla is getting very close...you must be all getting excited!!! (cept for Zac!!! :P)
Rob taking Pige to Valla?...Go on...
Catch ya's soon
PJ 路
Hi Splittychick - Jodie dropped our Frame in yesterday - looks Wicked! (kiwi). Thanks Jane
ByronBug 路
:sandrine
Glad you liked it....
Judy馃槈
splittychick 路
No worries PJ,glad you liked it.Thanx for the business once again Judy...:thumb:thumb
Heh jen the bumper guy is in dandenong called Vinneys,Dandenong bumpers.Its where Dave(lowbus) got his done & they do a really good job....i tell you though i'm running out of $$$$$$$$$$$$ fast!!!!!!!!!!!
Yep Valla is really close....i'm almost counting the days!!:bounce
zac_smits 路
hey guys...looked like i missed out on a bit of a chat last night!!
i have the swmmming gala today, and then the 2nd performance of the play is later tonight.
should be interesting to see all the little rich-kids parents arrive in the well-spoilt jags,mercs,audis,vw's馃檪馃檪, and land-rovers(oo i can't forget the aston martin 馃槈...
wow...less than 6 months before i return to aus....i can't believe i've survived this far...
it's my sisters birthday today...i think...hahah...
no, it is...she's 20....but, i'm still talller than her :P:P..she's not a dubber either..pity
oo byronbug you're almost close to custom title time..and jenz is still yapping on to nearly 4000!!!
crazy!!
zac
Robo 路
Hi Splittychick
Yes I painted the fridge. It started to look a bit daggy, Jodie had painted the front door with chalk board paint for the kids to scribble on. I hated it I had some red white blue & black enamel so I painted the fridge like Herbie when she was away for a couple of days.
PS can you do/paint folk art flowers. Like the ones on the little German bud vases? I have a little wooden souvineer shaped like a love heart, it has little wooden shutters, and a picture of an Austrian town (St Agatha) behind them, on the side's it has some wonderfull painted folk art flowers. I would like to get copy's of them painted on either side of the number plate surround on Pige. The flowers are about 2 inches high and 1 inch wide.
Rob...馃槑
[Edited on 6-7-2004 by Robo]
Robo 路
Whats happening
Back to page 4 again! we must be all busy with important VW business.馃榾
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
i could've sworn i posted this afternoon...how very very odd...
robo..i didn't understand a word of that..maybe i can't understand australian anymore...*shock* oh,no...i'm becoming...*faints*
awakens in a crimson room...what the?? no..wait..i thought i was becoming...english <insert death march here>
oh well...l8r
zac
Robo 路
Ill have to post a picture. I don't have one of those modern digital cameras so I will have to get my friend to do it for me.
Rob...馃槑
splittychick 路
Heh Rob....i may be able to do it but i'd have to see a photo of what you mean.It doesn't sound to hard.are you sure with your artistic fridge painting skills you're not able to do it?????
pyr0 路
hey splittychick any chances on a progress pic on the splitty ? sounds like things are moving along really well
splittychick 路
Yep soon Pyro......once afew of the body panels start being replaced i'll post some.....good to see you in here,hows the kombi going??
zac_smits 路
see robo...
you are still stuck in the past...kafer is right..
you need to be updated!!!
zac
jenz58 路
Page 4 Rob????...Musta been a lot of people taking sickies I think...and sitting at their puters all day:P
You guys have been keeping up appearances here for us..馃榾
Zac it's gunna be a slow climb to 4000 the way I'm going lately
Can't wait for your pics of the splitty Mandie 馃檪
Work on Bel has slowed down until we get some parts back from the electro platers..so no pics from me for a while
zac_smits 路
it sooo wasn't on page 4...unless robo is looking at a heap less posts per page than i am..wasn't any further down that 1 for me...
where's kafer?? haven't seen him for a few days.
saw a nice lowered 95 british racing green golf last night. fat tires..dual 3inch exhausts... kicking sound system...and it was accompanied by a black scooby sti PPP (the father of them all!!!) they looked very sweet parked side by side.
zac
Stanley 路
I'm here but Robs off painting flowers on his number plate surround I think.
Poor pige will be having an identity crisis cruising with all those rods and chevs and things.
Their all going to be laughing next thing there'll be a bud vase on the dash with flowers in it.......:sandrine
Robo 路
Hi PPL
Im not too happy at the moment. Bloody ISP is piss poor, could not log on yesterday because my puter could not access the server, must not be able to handle all the school holiday traffic.
Kafer man.
Have you ever noticed that little (and sometimes big) weak men have big angry dogs or other pets, rotweilers, bull terriers, snakes, ect, ect. One of the hardest blokes I knew from MT Druitt had a little minature pincer, and drove a purple morris minor, I cant seem to remember anyone putting shit on his dog or his car! Fair dinkum you can read my mind, I do want bud vase, I love them, but it has to be a german one, it has to be nice! I once saw a picture of a Ducati 900SS that was participating in a european tour, it stoppped in a little village in the baulkans, and someone from the village put a small rose and flower arrangement on the handlebars behind the fairing, I have never seen anything more beutiful, obviously someone, a passer by liked the bike enough to spend their time doing this, I have never forgotten it. Thats what I like about Europe, they are passionate PPL and if they love something they are not afraid to show it.
I love Pige, to me she is one of the worlds nicer things, everytime I see her I feel happy, and a few flowers on her are my way of letting her know it.
By the way that bit of philosophy is for free, the next consultation will cost you a carton!!
Live long live free, and don't worry about others!!
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
hmm, that is quite true robo..
but then again, i'm a younger and different generation....
we are supposed to be different...
how we shape our time as 'youngsters' will determine the course of how things go over the next few years when it will be our kids turn..
but, there will always be some 'originality' amongst us...
zac
cost: 2 cartons.. (i'm in britain...we have VAT and inflation!!)
Robo 路
Hey Zac
Flowers are chick magnets!!!
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
hehe maybe if/when given on a romantic date robo..but not on my car i don't think...
i do give flowers to girls..i consider myself a romanticist...i'm just not into putting them on my cars!!
zac
Stanley 路
Well here I sit on a cold Friday morning at work in front of my nerd box glad that I have my box of Kleenex as Robs post is the most beautiful thing I have ever heard.
i'm just glad my wife doesn't read these posts as I'm sure I'd lose her to such a sweet, sweet man.
Rob, my good friend, you have spread the love on this forum and for that we all thank you........:kiss
Robo 路
Glad Ya's like my ramblings
In all seriousness. I used to be one of those agressive PPL, if someone looked sideways at me, I was into them. Then I met Jodie, she changed me quite a bit (thank god I would probably be dead by now) but I was still a bit naughty every now and then. Then as fate would have it, I pulled up to help someone on the highway, and this person has changed my life completely. I feel better than I ever have, Jodie is ecstatic, because I now do things that I should have done years ago, dropping the stupid image thing and cleaning my act up, appreciating her, my kids and friends. A certain little Beetle has a lot to do with this, thats why I am so passionate about her, she has brought change to my life, and made me open my eyes and mind!
Volkswagen PPL are more in touch with good vibes, thats why I like being around you all. Thank God for Volkswagen. The worlds most loved car!
Kafer..
I just want to make sure you use all the tissue's in the box!!
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
Sorry, I was off line there for a while I think a tear dropped into my keyboard......
Seriously...glad you've found yourself Rob
jenz58 路
Rob...you're becoming a real sentimental bloke...probably always have been but kept it deep down inside cos it didn't seem cool at the time?....
Has Pige got a bud vase? A fresh perfumed rose is always nice in a car 馃檪
Hey Zac have you seen any good VW parts shops over there in London? I've been wondering...can't see any ads in my English mags but would like to find one...check it out when I'm over there..
Robo 路
He He
Thought ya's would like it! and it's all true! Took pige out to my friends today, she wanted to watch us working on Jodie's Beetle, it's turning out pretty good, don't know if I can let her have it now, I have built up a strong relationship with her and she may be a little reluctant to give her heart to anyone else!!馃槈 although Pige may have something to say about that, might have to be a bit carefull!!
Jenz.
Good to hear from ya again. Hows Bel comming along, might have to update the thread on her!
Rob...
:cool
jenz58 路
Rob...haven't been to see Bel this week...things are on hold and she's covered until I get those parts back that are getting chromed......Never fear I'll post pics as soon as something starts happening again 馃檪
Here from my son Simon today...email... he's treking around Boneo in the jungle and been diving...Sounds like he'll be home in a couple of weeks :bounce:bounce
My kids are freaky....I've been reading up on Borneo and planning to trek there on the way back from London at Chrissie :alien
splittychick 路
Heh Jen......if you feel like a chat i'm in the chatroom?????
splittychick 路
Heh Rob....you almost had me in tears too!!!
Bet you can't wait for Christmas time to head to London Jen.......wonder if you'll get a white Christmas??How long are you going for??:o
zac_smits 路
yeh i can buy a vw mag over here and get a list of all the vw places from it if you want...
hey robo if your not careful they r gunna get jealous and teach you a lesson...
*Daily Mail*
Man dies in freak accident!!
A 60 something year old man from Tweed Heads died recently in what is being described as 'an X-files event.'
In a series of bizarre twists and amid speculation by experts, police believe he was killed by two jealous Volkswagons. This incident is not the first of it's kind and what's even more unusual is that neither of the VW's were damaged in either way...
The passisonate yet old-fashioned man was apparently spending more time and money on one car than the other. Jealousy ensued and the VW's decided to 'fix' him for good.This was not a good move on their part however, because now they will become unloved and disused and will eventually sold for scrap.
If you have any interest in buying these to 'stock' cars cheap then please call (2272-4663-4663) or "car2goodhome"
John Dubless
Editor in Chief
Robo 路
He He
My cars wouldn't do that. Who else would love them and spoil them as much as I do! Plus I got 20 years till I reach 60.馃榾
Jenz
I hope the wait goes fast, and your on that plane to freedom and family!!
Rob...馃槑
Babybug 路
Thought ya's would like it! and it's all true! Took pige out to my friends today, she wanted to watch us working on Jodie's Beetle, it's turning out pretty good, don't know if I can let her have it now, I have built up a strong relationship with her and she may be a little reluctant to give her heart to anyone else!! although Pige may have something to say about that, might have to be a bit carefull!!
Rob how could you!!!! 馃檨
Jodie :cry
Robo 路
Hey What!!!!! "SPY'S" "SNOOP'S and UNDER COVER SNEAKS!!
My wife is reading my posts. Is nothing sacred!! I would never stoop so low. Just because I have been making noises about reluctantly handing over a Beetle, she's checking up on me! My covers blown, I may as well resign myself to my fate and hand it over when it's finished. I don't know, whats the world comming to.馃槈
Rob...馃槑
ByronBug 路
:sandrine
Whats that saying again....
"share the love"..... (even if its a VW)
Judy馃槈
Robo 路
There is no love when it comes to selfishly hording Beetles!
Gimme Gimme Gimme!!!!:P
Rob...馃槑
Babybug 路
Hey Rob what happened to the nice, caring flower giving guy your slipping back to the dark side. :P
Jodie
zac_smits 路
haha i believe you've been told rob!!!
:party
and if you've still got 20yrs to go then your younger than my own dad :P:P
hey..i wonder if we can password protect 'male' only threads :Phehehe
zac
Robo 路
Even Santa has his vice's!!!
Rob...馃槑
Robo 路
Looks like Im the only one posting today.:cry
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
Talking to yourself Rob :P
Wah!!! You got sprung 馃檪
I'm busy getting confused about where I want to go and what I want to do at Chrissie......Doing too much reading.....Some of the YHA 's can be completely rented out by one group of friends or a family at this time of year...it might be nice to get out into the English countryside and have Chrissie lunch at a local pub...I love the Arthurian Legends...so Tintagel sounds good...castles ruin and wind swept coast!!!:cool
I'm hoping Simon can give some feedback when we see him this month... Bridies keen..but she's a romantic like her mum 馃檪
Well it's giving me something to plan while Bel's on hold馃榾
zac_smits 路
Yeh the youth hostels are a great idea!!! I frequently stya in the YHA in oxford...it's 4stars, breakfast is included..it's very safe and secure, and as a student, it only costs me 拢16.50 a night. (that's cheap for england)
Jenz, go to winchester, you can see the actual round table...
I've got a photo if you'd like to see an appetiser???
hehe
zac
Robo 路
Anywhere's gotta be betta than staying home.
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
yeh that's true robo...
i just noticed u were online so i refreshed the page..and look...nothing better to do like me!!!
zac
zac_smits 路
so who can tell me why the space under my signature is soooo big??
i've been to the control panel and deleted everything from underneath it, but it just doesn't seem to get any smaller"!!!
zac
Robo 路
Hi Zac
Its been a pretty quiet weekend for all of us by the look of it.
Not much happening in the VW world over here for a month or so. Took Pige out for a club run today trying to avoid the rain. She has an oil cooler leak, think I may start to tear her down and repair it, can't have her leaving her mark all over the place.
Rob... 馃槑
zac_smits 路
Posted by Robo
think I may start to tear her down and repair it, can't have her leaving her mark all over the place.
I thought you wanted the 'stock' mark to be left everywhere???
Robo 路
Thats right! all stock parts!!! The oil cooler is inside the fan housing.
Rob... 馃槑
Robo 路
I don't know
I leave the house for a day and we are back to page "5" shocking!!!!!
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
page 5????
you mustn't be looking at very many topic per page rob. i was here 8hrs or so ago and it still hadn't left page 1!!!!
zac
jenz58 路
Wah...page 5...we have a lot of very keen posters on here lately :vader
Zac a pic would be great....King Arthurs Round Table....excellent 馃槑
I'm dying to see Simon ...catch up on news and to pick his brain about where to go .... I only want 10 days max in London and South England ......I don't like Winter but want to see the kids all together and be there :kiss
Rob ..... lol ....Dr L has his place marked under the carport :thumb
Catch ya's soon 馃檪
zac_smits 路
Okay jenz...
i'll put some pics up on my yahoo site here
Then just click on 'Round Table'
Zac
Winter isn't that bad really..just an extension of summer. I've only got 8days before I go to California!!! It's gettin closer and i can't wait!!!
Robo 路
When I log on I just go straight to todays posts. that way I can see everything that has been posted that day! couldn't be bothered going through each individual catagory. and ours was on page 5. usually it used to be around 1-3.
so were slowing down a bit. Kafer has not been around as much as usual, must be working hard on the notch!!
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
Nup....computer problems at home.
Found and fixed an annoying rattle on the notch on the weekend
next job is the shift rod bushes.
Hope eveyone is well
splittychick 路
Heh all.......got another package of rust repair panels yesterday from England so the body work should begin pretty soon.Just have to call the guy later in the week & tee up when he wants to begin.Wow what a long process,as you all know!!!
Apart from that just counting the days till Valla & our holiday.My friends that made me the cool purse & bag with the splitty on it for my birthday are making me up a bunch of purses & little wallets with kombis,type3's & beetles on them to take to Valla to sell alongside my fridge frames.They are sooo cool.Hope everyone else likes them as much as i do!!
jenz58 路
Hey all馃檪
Mandie...really exciting stuff馃槑
Zac...thank! I'll look out for it
Gotta race out the door...catch you all soon
Robo 路
Looks like someone is looking forward to Valla!!!
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
Hey robo look you're only 95 away!!
you just have to hope now that they don't get deleted :P:P
(hint to moderators...)
aww well that explains it. i just come to the general section most of the time, because i don't have anything to buy/sell and i don't have any problems with the car because it's 14000miles away.
any more info on that radio rob??
zac
zac_smits 路
oo yay my signature has fixed itself up now...
EDIT: maybe not then!!
look at my post above and this one and you can see the difference
EDIT #2: OKay so i am an idiot then..just disregard all previous comments that have been made by me!
zac
[Edited on 13-7-2004 by zac_smits]
[Edited on 13-7-2004 by zac_smits]
Stanley 路
is that all 761 of them.....
Robo 路
HI Zac
Had to pass on the radio. I can't believe the prices they are pulling, roughly between $300-700, for a really good one. Blaupunkt "Frankfurt" or Telefunken "Auto Super" 6 Volt models for my 56 are worth that much. I was recently given an 1968 VW dealer accessorys catalogue from the same dealer my 56 was sold at new. the prices make you cry! $9.00 for a rear venetian blind, fitted. $69.00 for a new VW radio, $10.00 for mud flaps fitted and sunvisors $13.00 fitted.
Have a look at what were paying for this stuff now.
So if you see any Good condition Blaupunkt "frankfurt" 6 Volt radios like this going cheap let me know!
[Edited on 13-7-2004 by Robo]
zac_smits 路
well yeh i did tell you to disregard all posts...
it could be as little or as many as all 762 of them! i don't know..but i doubt it.
oo i had planned to write more but it is time for work(still) so i have to be off...you're slipping guys!!!
zac
zac_smits 路
cmon guys...
you're almost on page 2!!! it's pathetic!
zac
Robo 路
He He
Working on the 56, trying to fix the inlet manifold, and an oil cooler leak! have to dismantle all the top tin ware!
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
Hey Rob do your self a favour and grab the latest VW Trends.
You'll love it. I'ts got some really nice early stock raised beetles.
MMMMMM....just how you like'em.
Robo 路
HEYYYY
Your not tricking me are you???? Im rushing out the door now!!
Rob....馃槑
Stanley 路
Now would i do that ?
I know how finatical you are about your vintage VW's
How much nicer would they look SLAMMED....:-)
splittychick 路
Wow what a busy couple of days......i rang the guy thats doing my body work on Tuesday about lunchtime to tell him i'd gathered most of the repair panels we needed & so i drove over to his place in my splitty(any excuse to drive her!!)with the back full of all the repair bits,just to show him how cool they were!!!!.He said he should be able to start on her pretty soon & that he'd ring the beadblaster to see when they can fit us in.It turns out they had an opening for Thursday(today)which sounded cool as usually its afew weeks wait so we thought ..yep lets do it...so the last 1 & a half days we've been completely stripping everything off her & getting her ready for the beadblaster which is where i've just come back from dropping her off at!!!!YAH..............................so the major work is about to begin$$$$$$$$$
Stanley 路
Whoo Hooo i'm excited for you too....
Robo 路
Cool Splittychick.
Have to be happy about that! she will be ready in no time!!
Im heading up to Bundy for a few days. And I have to leave Pige at home..:cry Its the first time I will have been away from her.
Well keep the thread rolling PPL and have a great weekend!!
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
hey splittychick,
you may be spending $$$$$ but at the end of it it's gunna be sweet as!!!
robo, going to bundy?? mm, i was just thinking of bundaberg rum hehe. they don't have that over here..it's very disappointing!
kafer, what's going on at your end?
pyro. where the hell r u????
and where's jenz the slacker???
zac
Stanley 路
hey Zac not long to California, must be getting pretty excited.
Nothing much happening here at the moment.
Can't post at home cause my modem is shagged i think so after
today wont here from me till monday unless I can find the problem.
hey splittychick think of the $$$$$$$$$$ as an investment. jenz will probably agree there especially the way bel will look when she's finished
Have a good weekend all.
jenz58 路
Mandie!!!! :bounce:bounce That's so cool!!!!
I promise not to ask too often when you think the resto will be finished 馃榾
Jay said she got that one a lot
Needless to say it takes a long time..
My hold up now is not taking the stuff to be chromed sooner....I was asking if there was anything I needed to be doing...then when it came time to start putting things back on they realised what needed to be done...They have been restoring a lot of other VW's as well as Bel...so guess it's hard to keep up with what needs doing ahead sometimes
Hmmmm, did that make sense? Oh well馃檪
Mandie you'll have to start taking pics for us to see the progress馃槑
Have a good weekend!!!
p.s. Zac I saw that comment!! :P
[Edited on 16-7-2004 by jenz58]
splittychick 路
Heh Jen.......bummer about waiting on the stuff from the chromers.....you must be dying to get her back.
I posted a couple of pics of my beadblasted kombi in general chit chat so you guys can check the photos out there.Not sure how long the process will be,mostly dependant on money & unfortunately this is the worst time of year for me financially coz of the Melbourne weather!!!!!!!!Hopefully i can sell a heap of stuff at Valla!!!
I'll try and keep the thread afloat while you guys are missing for the weekend.:blah
jenz58 路
Found your pics Mandie.....Looking very nice 馃檪
I can't believe how quickly she was stripped back.....Bel was done by hand and took so long to take back to bare metal like that...and a heap of $$$ due to the time it took
p.s. My pop outs haven't arrived but got some cool fog lights 2 weeks ago from the same guy in the States....I emailed him asking for a potal number of the parcel...He replie today saying that he'd found a better pair and has sent them off...should be here any day now :bounce:bounce
Sorta wish he'd emailed me that info though...I was beginning to worry they'd gone missing
[Edited on 17-7-2004 by jenz58]
splittychick 路
I love getting VW parcels.......how exciting Jen.:thumbAny idea how far away from finish she is?????
Yeah it basically took one day for the beadblasting,she looks so much better than the various different colours she was & all the rust spots standing out so much!!!!!!
I'm off to one of my best mates c.d launch this arvo at a pub in Richmond.....should be fun....hope everyone else is having a good weekend.Are you going on the cruise tomorrow Jen??
jenz58 路
It was when they stripped Bel's paint off that they realised the bad shape her body was in....None of us say it from the surface.....but all better now
No idea when she'll be finished.....
Seeing the chromed parts weren't ready we didn't visit but rang....They have her engine and exhaust system back in and painted up....I'll drop in next week with the chrome and take more pics
Hmmm...then it's getting the RagTop happening...headlining in...and fitting carpets I reckon a few more months....
But before the DOVW :thumb
zac_smits 路
i'm soooooo drunk!!!
oh my god!! sorry bout that..big piss up this afternoon and it was free!!!
i was drinking 15year old pomerol from france (a bottle from 2002 is between 30-80euros a bottle..so you can imagine what this stuff is worth!!)
and i've drunk beer and other red-wine and calvados and ouzo and i really think i need to sleep now caus i have to work tommorow...
night..
zac
Robo 路
HI Folks
Back from Bundy now! Looks like not much happening on the forum. So Ill just say hello and go to bed!
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
lol Zac....wonder there weren't more spelling mistakes :P
Don't even know if there were any :o
You handle your drink well馃榾
I'm logging on real quick...it's been a day...I actually drove the Around the Bay cruise....the gods were smiling on us weather wise....a beautiful sunny winters day
The bay was so calm for our crossing beween Queenscliff and Sorrento...it was actually warm out the back and below...were it was sheltered from the wind..
zac_smits 路
hey!! if you guys went on the ferry, you would've seen my sister who works in the cafe there...
yes i know jenz..isn't it sad that i can still type when i am drunk, yet i can't walk in a straight line :P:P
had more this afternoon, another bbq out on a soccer pitch where we could watch the airshow for free, and get pissed as well. i'm sobered up now, but had a great time playing cricket with the dads hahah
zac
jenz58 路
Zac...now I'm trying to picture who I bought the cake and coffee from ....... 馃榾
Mandie saw you're kombi at St Kilda as we headed home....Looked like you were all packing up...Was it a good day there, the weather seemed to have bought every one out for the day
Zac how many more sleeps before California? 馃檪
[Edited on 19-7-2004 by jenz58]
splittychick 路
Heh Jen...........the day had an icey chill to it but because the sun was out there were lots of people & therefore it was a good winters day sales wise.馃檪
Looks like the cruise was fun........bummer i missed it.馃檨
zac_smits 路
umm, it's monday morning here, and i leave on thurs morning, and finish work on wednesday afternoon. so tonight, tomorrow, and one in the airport (caus the plane leaves early) and then i'll sleep for the 7-10hr flight over there.
can't wait...sun, summer, and beautiful.....scenery!!!馃檪馃檪馃檪
zac
jenz58 路
...a real summer not the one you've been having in the UK馃檪
I like that pause after beautiful.....so what scenery are you 'specting 馃槈
Expect a little (and only a little) culture shock after what you've been experiencing in the old country :thumb
Sweet dreams馃檪
zac_smits 路
hehe i have a feeling(well i know...) that i won't be getting that much sleep over there. at least i'll keep fit tho...
heh..yeh, america should be fun...esp. with the parents credit card handy..oh the joys of life...
zac
jenz58 路
I wish I had my parents credit card to use...I've just ordered new number plates for Bel!!!
I'm going for the old style black and white with VIC at the top... They only give you a choice of numbers between GAA 000 & LZZ 999.....GUB___ was issued back in 1958...so could have gone for GUB 158 and got that but went for GVW 158 which was available instead... 馃槑
Couldn't get VWT 158 in this style cos it is a future issue number...could only get it in the current standard style and would have cost me $105 more!!:jesus
So my plates will mean...Genuine VW Type 1 1958 model :thumb
Robo 路
Fair Dinkum
Ive been gone for another couple of days and nobody even missed me!!:cry
Started the Job at the school I was offered nearly 2 months early. The person I was to replace decided to call it quits early. So I am a little unorganised at this stage, and won't be able to post as much for the next week or two.
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
Rob...I didn't want to mention your absense cos I may have missed something cos of my own slackness ...but I HAD noticed 馃檪
So how was it? ....Good? 馃檪
It can muck up your plans if you didn't expect to start so soon.....Life is about flexibility these days...Hmmm....
How many days a week are you doing or is it a full week?
Don't know about up there...but down here there's so much casual work and things can change in an instant ... so hard to plan .....
Do you have some daylight left to go check on the VW's? 馃檪
Robo 路
Hi Jenz
5 days a week 8-10 hours a day! not much time for anthing else during the week!
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
I'm sure you'll find time for other things.....and you have the weekend...
If the team you have at home works well together then all will be sweet .....
You have a golden oportunity to get everyone you work with enthused in VW's as well 馃槑
Convert the masses :thumb
zac_smits 路
hah!!! if you're only working 8-10hrs a day then you're not working hard enough!!!
here i am doing 14hr days, and you still probably make more in a week than i do!
oh well...
it's sunny..and warm too. what a shock eh??
zac
Stanley 路
Hey Rob you'll have to get a laptop....would look cool at school
zac_smits 路
hey guys...
last post for a few days i think. i fly out early tomorrow morning, but due to the shitty london transport, i have to leave here at 4pm this afternoon, and then i will have to spend the night in london - gatwick. have been there, done that before, so not too worried. but you guys just make sure you keep this thread alive!!!
jenz, good work on the numberplates..
robo...why WOULD we miss you???
cheers,
zac
jenz58 路
*jenz waves bye to Zac*....probable missed him by the sounds.....馃檨
Have fun Zac!!!!!!! :party
Hey...got an email from Simon my son....He was going to surprise us but his mate couldn't pick him up...and I'd emailed saying...is your return still going to be a surprise etc ...
He replied and just got it .......
He's back at 7 pm Saturday!!!!! :bounce:bounce
I'm gunna start spreadin the word :thumb
The bugger has been working on his tan in Malaysia to make himself look healthy, and us .... pale Aussies :duh ... lol
I can't wait!!!!
Robo 路
He He
The Man Im replacing is the man I bought Pige from, she was his transport to the school for 18 years! and the Principal has a VW Bora!
Well I have all the tinware removed from the old girl, Its all at the powder coaters getting a nice coating of satin black. I fixed the dodgy inlet manifold, looks like new! and that bloody oil cooler leak sorted that too, so she should be pretty happy about that. Well I hope so anyway!!!
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
Very cool connections there...kismit!!!!!:sandrine
splittychick 路
Congrats on the job Rob....it was quiet without you for the past few days.
HAVE FUN ZAC........:thumb....i am soooooo jealous,you're heading to one of my favourite places.馃槈
Heh JEn.bummer you missed the meeting,it was pretty good but a very late night....hope all is well.Thats so exciting about Simon arriving in afew days...bet you're counting the sleeps.:thumb
Robo 路
Well
Looks like I will have to try a bit harder!!!
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
Well Rob you've made it on tonight 馃檪
Mandie...I was thinking about the meeting all night...it's usually a bit of fun and it can be a late night cos everyone wants to talk afterwards.....
Yes...I'm gunna start counting the sleeps for sure...
I rang Bridie to tell her her big bro has actually given us a time and day...She is so excited...We're going to the airport together.....She has her best girlfriend arriving back at 7 am....going to be like de javu for her 馃檪
jenz58 路
Hey don't tell anyone....incase we get in trouble again...But....we are the MOST replied to Topic on the Forum..... I was just looking at the stats.......Shhhhhhhh 馃檪
Yeh team!!!! :bounce:bounce:bounce
......jenz sneeks off quietly..........ON Tippy Toes.........
Stanley 路
Well this post will put us above "the people of the here and now"
See ya Zac
Hey rob are you going to drive pige to school and park it in the same spot.
would freak all the kids.
Tazz 路
Hey Kaf....
Was looking through some old posts.....
(Dreaming)
And came across this Quote!
What is it about photographers who take pictures of nice looking vw's (even if they are type 3's) and then ruin them by putting in the background a scantily clad, silicone enhanced, big breasted woman.
so have we changed our mind on the "(even if they are type 3's)"?????
Tazz
Stanley 路
Ummmmmm....what can I say
Maybe I meant 'even if they are type3 fastbacks'....:-)
splittychick 路
LMAO.......Heh come on Kafer,go easy..........we've got 2 fastys here!!!!!!!!!!:cussing
P.s.....Hi Tazz...:thumb
[Edited on 23-7-2004 by splittychick]
jenz58 路
Kafer your past has come back to haunt you !!:alien
Hey, Zac should be in Calaforn i a by now....
How long do you think it will take for him to get bored with the scenery and do a post???? 馃槈
[Edited on 23-7-2004 by jenz58]
Stanley 路
Whoo Hoo finally back on line at home.
Had all sorts of computer issues...who would think I sit in front of one all day but I no nothing about them.
Hey Jenz bel is looking fantastic, I tend not to add to your post because it's getting so big, But I look at the progress every day.
Just hope mandie's split turns out as good...I'm sure it will.
These sort of rebuilds inspire me. Keep up the good work both you gals.
ROB whats happening man....there must be puters at school hooked up to the net. Get your priorities right.
It's good to be back
Tazz 路
Hello splittychick! and all......
And just when you thought it was safe....
He jumps out and scares the crap outta ya!
Tazz
(He who likes to watch!)
Stanley 路
the ghost who posts
jenz58 路
He's come out of the closset!!! :P
Tazz...how are you? 馃檪
Tazz 路
I'm fine.....
Hows things down there jenz?
And i wasn't in the closet!
I was... erm.... forget it..... :alien
I Like to watch!
Tazz
Stanley 路
Well all this posting has made me tired and i'm going now
bye all
Tazz 路
No stamina......
WUSS!
Tazz
jenz58 路
Things are fine down here Tazz 馃檪
R u going to Valla? ...I'm out of touch with who's going this year...
Sounds like a year not to be missed
Tazz 路
Thats what i hear....
But i will not be attending this year....
Due to Family comitments i'm haveing to stay home.....
I can say that the sleepy little town of WoodGate (Near Bundy QLD) is a great place for a Quiet holiday!
Hopefully there will be an event we can all catch up at Next year.
Being it Valla or the NATS.....
Tazz
[Edited on 23-7-2004 by Tazz]
jenz58 路
For sure....Bel should be finished by the Nat's 馃榾
I've ben to the last two without my rides :duh
Catch you soon
Logging off now..:sandrine
Jen
splittychick 路
Heh even my splitty should be finished by the Nats & we can cruise up together Jen..:thumb:thumb:thumb
Bet you'll find it hard getting to sleep tonite waiting to see Simon.....have fun.:kiss
Stanley 路
still no rob
Stanley 路
HEY....I just noticed....I think Tazz has been playing with my avatar name thingy.
"newly converted type3 freak" I can live with that.
just hope my Beetle can...it's been two weeks since i've driven it.
Do think it appreciates the rest (being old an all)....or jelous maybe because the attention the notch gets.
I'm so confused..........:cry
jenz58 路
Kafer!!! :alien
I like it 馃槑
Once Bel's finished I'll have to cahnge mine....
Mandie...Just checked his palne arrives at 7.30pm....about to race out the door to pick up Bridie...I can't wait...it's been 2 1/2 years!!!
Catch ya all latter!! 馃檪
Stanley 路
Hey Mandie...Kmart have splitty t-shirts.
Goldenbreed surf shirts with a splitty on the front.
They were in the mens section...haven't got the two bumps in the front.
Cool all the same
jenz58 路
I'm sooo tired......but happy...I have my big baby Simon home馃槑
Bridie and I sat upsairs and watch his plane pull into the terminal....I wish they had the bridge from the plane in glass so you could try and pick people out as they left the plane....
God I couldn't leave the rail new the Arrivals Doors at Tulla once I know passengers from his flight were coming through...I could feel myself getting a bit teary...I didn't want to take my eyes off the doors in case I missed him...
Lucky I did cos he walked passed the first door and was heading toward the last...AWAY from where we were!! I spotted him and screamed out his name...which made him look and lots of people laugh馃檪
His first meal request was pizza from La Porchetta in Rathdown St where we'd been going since they were babies...We drove Bridie home and sat talking for ages at her place...then came home here and talked until 2am
He said he had the best sleep last night cos he hadn't been in a real bed for the last 2 years....always couchs or foam on the ground
Visited my mum for an bit this morning and now Simon's collected some wheels off his dad and about to go catch up with his mates....
This is him coming through the doors last night!! First time I'd seen him in 2 1/2 years :kiss
jenz58 路
With his little sister Bridie who turns 21 tomorrow
jenz58 路
With his Nan who turns 90 in December馃檪
jenz58 路
And with his Mum who's a little misty eyed still
Robo 路
He He
Looks like I dropped in at the right time! Jenz, you must be ecstatic at having your little (big) boy home, all you have to do now is bring Bel home and your one big happy family again!
Sorry about not being around for as much as I would like but this new Job is quite a handfull and I have to take every oportunity to speak to the previous Maintenance man.
Pige and Turk are taking up a bit of my time as well. Turk(Jodies Beetle) Is comming along quite nicely, and I just bought two sets of NOS Genuine VW Beetle mudflaps. Fitted a set to Pige already, and her Engine tin ware is at the powdercoaters getting a nice new coat of satin black. Welded in repair sections on the original carburettor intake manifold and painted it a nice mid grey, looks brand new!
Kafer.
Pige can only make the occational apperance at the school now, she is on club rego, so I can only take her if I can bluff the cops with some excuse that I had to take it to a paint shop on the way home or something!
Well I hope evryone is well and I will see if I can get on line tomorrow night!
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
Rob sounds like you're achieving a lot on the rides still even if you're working the 5 days week now 馃槑
You've gotta post some pics of that engine of Pige's when it all done and back in...sounds sweet
Simon's over at his best mates place now and staying the night in town with them.....Wonder when it'll start catching up on him and he'll crash.....though it sounds like he hasn't stopped partying or travelling hard in the last 2 1/2 years so think he'll just keep on going 馃檪
Robo 路
He He
He's a young fella. He has youth and stamina on his side!
Yeah Pige should be reasonably happy with me Might be another week yet before she is finished.
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
He was up until 3 am drinking with his mates, got to sleep in and at the moment is next to me on the laptop catching up on emails from friends around the world....doesn't look one bit tired:jesus
Me...my eyes are hanging out of my head and I'm ready for the land of nod:sandrine
Going to see Bel tomorrow after getting the chrome bits...I hope they're ready this time
Any one taking stuff to be chromed...allow a lot of time.....they've been sitting untouched for over 3 weeks now...and not done when they were meant to be done by...I've been told this is normal :cussing
Mandie's quiet...must be getting ready for Valla馃槑
Only 2 more sleeps for the ones leaving from Melbourne
Catch you all soon
splittychick 路
Totally flat out getting ready to go to Valla....we're leaving here Wednesday for Albury where we meet up with the fellow mexicans on Thursday & head to Sydney Thurs.Spending Thurs night in Sydney then on to valla fri morn.......must go slleep....lots to do 2morrow......very excited though!!!!!!!馃檪
jenz58 路
I thought you'd be flat out......Very exciting!!!!
You'll enjoy yourselves so much...it's an awesome event and this year it will be wild by the sounds of things
Well ...... the 20th Anniversary it has to be!!!:party
One more sleep for you and Steve, Mandie :thumb
Wah Hooooooo!!! :bounce:bounce:bounce
My pop outs have arrived...I'm very EXCITED!!!!:thumb
*JENZ DANCES AROUND THE ROOM*
[Edited on 27-7-2004 by jenz58]
splittychick 路
Heh Jen.....bet you're having a ball with Simon being home......the photos are fantastic....sorry i didn't see them last night i think i was half asleep when i posted the last post..
I've got so much cool stuff to take to sell at Valla.i've got my frames etc.....but i've also got my friend to print up some cool tshirts,wallets,purses & mousemats all with kombis,bugs & type 3's on them.......they look so cool...i'll post a pic when i get back.Have fun without me & i'll catch you in a couple of weeks unless i pop into an internet cafe somewher & check up on you all which i probably will do at some stage.....
Roll on Valla.............................:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce
& some warmer weather!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!馃槑
jenz58 路
Mandie..you'll be well on your way now but incase you get desperate and go to an internet cafe...
ENJOY VALLA!!
Happy holiday as well...I hope you go some good stopping off tips from your other thread 馃檪
Too anyone else here who's going ....have the best time!!!
It's gunna be very quiet around here with so many going...
But then I've got Bridie's 21st to keep me busy ..... especially when she tells me she's 'OVER' doing stuff herself right now.... Hmmmm.....:sandrine
Everythings sweet!!!馃檪
Stanley 路
i'll be here Jenz.....but yes it will be quiet
look out when everyone gets back
jenz58 路
I know!!
They'd better have some good stories to tell..and LOTS of pics!!!:thumb
Robo 路
Howdy Doody!!!
Whats everyone up too! looks like only one of us is going to Valla. I don't think it will be the last one anyway, so mabe next year?
Still have not got Pige back together yet, some parts suppliers stuffing me around,but whats new about that!
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
Why don't you slam it while your wating:P
jenz58 路
Cool...only Mandie away!! 馃檪
I'm away until Sunday sometime...so looks like you two guys alone..unless Zac can drag himself away for that Californian scenery 馃榾
It's Bridie 21st party tomorrow night so lots to do and staying in town with some friends so I don't have to drive all the way home late at night...and after a few drinks:beer:party
Sounds like I'll be hanging around town a bit on Sunday, window shopping and sitting in cafes
Hope you have a most excellent weekend Rob and Kafer!!馃檪
I'll catch up on news Sunday night...
:party
Robo 路
Kafer
You have to admit those Ovals and Split Beetles in the last VW Trends look awsome. the only critisisim I have is adding roof racks and all that extra bolt on stuff, if your actually using them I spose it's OK, but for every day driving I think a Beetle looks better without it all. And stock ride height is very pleasing to the eye!
Looks like Pige will be back together today, I will post a picture tonight. Im a bit dissapointed though, I wanted to paint the top and sides of the engine bay, and put a new set of tar boards in as well, but I could not get anyone to colour match the paint, so It looks like it will have to wait until I get the whole car resprayed....馃檨 Well the motor looks good anyway!
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
Hey Rob...looks like just you and me this weekend
So quiet without the girls
I might be wrong but there still seems to be a few people around
Wonder what the turn out will be like at valla
Well it's been a month since I started driving the Notch full time and everything seems to be going pretty good. except for on day when one of the back brakes jammed on and cooked the fluid in the wheel cylinder
Fixed it up bled the brakes and where off again
Its amazing the looks you get and the amount of people who don't know what the hell it is. The looks might be something to do with the amount of different colours it has.
Sue still can't believe I drive it every day. Offered her a drive and she said
"i wouldn't be seen dead driving that thing"...hairdresser......what else would you expect.
Any hoo time to go things to do..I'll be online around 8pm Rob see if you can make it.
pyr0 路
hey guys long time no post :P im still here.
good to hear about the notch kafer, dont worry about being knocked back on the offer you made all my family and friends wont drive my bus either 馃檨
pics of the car would be awesome robo im looking forward to seeing them later on.
as for me. the on going saga eating all my $$$ is the engine i tore the 2ltr down to find a warped case ! not happy jane 馃檨 so im on the hunt for another.
any ways fella's ill be back later tonight.
Robo 路
Hi People
Finally got Pige back together and running, only one problem, I broke the vacuum line from the carby to the vacuum advance on the dizzy, on Pige the line is a solid copper tube with olive fittings on each end. really pissed me off when I did it, it was one of the last things I had to connect up, that was at 10.30pm last night. I tried to solder the fitting to the line but the bloody solder would not take no matter what I cleaned it with first, I tried acid and flux but to no avail. I ended up using some araldite to seal it. I had to leave it overnight to set and was crossing my fingers and hoping she would be right for the vintage club run on this morning. Luckily she fired up and ran fine, what a relief, and when I showed my friends the motor and what had happened I got offered two replacement lines! that's the good thing about being in a Vintage car club with a few Volkswagen fanatic's as members!
I sent Jenz some pictures, I cant resize the bloody things with the programe I got with the camera!!!!
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
Hey!!
I just got home...and turned on the puter....
Haven't checked emails yet but about too...I'll resiz pics no worries馃檪
Bridies party went really well..and I'mn about to download the pics....
I bought two new toys today.....There's this shop in Carlton that I've been going to for years...they have lots of tin toys...
I picked up a car which looked sorta like a beetle but not...I looked at the box and it's a Tatra...the weird car that the beetle was meant to be styled on...AND they had two types of Tatra...I bought both 馃槑
They're made in the Cezchoslovakia...way cool..I'm happy:bounce
Robo 路
Hey
Fantastic score. Bet there's not to many of those around! seeing how they have a bit of a connection with the development of the early VW's they are of interest to us VW freaks.
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
Hey I wamt to see the photo's too
Robo 路
You will be dissapointed Kafer Man
I havent lowered her! just added a couple of goodie's and detailed the engine.
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
Hey man at the end of the day it's a volkswagen
Robo 路
Hey man
U2U me an Email address you can acces from home and I will send the pic's.
Rob..馃槑
Stanley 路
Had all these plans to do some work on the notch this weekend but didn't happen but finally got the laundary finished
Man wasn't that worth some browny points.
jenz58 路
Rob...u have mail:thumb
I'll post a couple of pics of the Tatra's...I'm amazed they still make models of them...
Stanley 路
Hey jenz did you get rid of your u2u message
jenz58 路
kafer?.....I don't know...? 馃檨
My minds a bit numb from a late night partying...
Robo 路
Hey Kafer
Did you get the pics I emailed?
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
My new toys馃檪
pyr0 路
nice 馃檪 is the beam in front of it so it doesnt bump walls ??
jenz58 路
The 21 year old, Bridie, and a couple of her friends at the party
The guy who owns the venue took a pic of the group of us...but it's not on the camera???...so no pic with me in it...That could be good?
jenz58 路
...and the cars don't run off the edge of tables...馃槑
I was wondering what the little feelers were....thought they were giving the cars a beetle look....馃榾
Robo 路
Hey the Tatra's look pretty cool!!
The joys of going out with the family, I hope they waited on mum hand and foot!!!
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
Yo Yo Yo wasssssssup!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've been in Cali for a good week and a bit now. Am enjoying it heaps and have taken a few really nice photos and shit which will have to wait until i get back to england before you guys n girlz will be able to see them all!
I caught up on the past 4 pages basically but didn't read all of it as it is past 1am and i really couldn't be bothered!
Jenz, I notice that you have passed the 4k mark!!!:bounce :bounce
:bounce:bounce馃槑馃槑:duh:duh
And here I was being so close to passing Kafer and then I go and disappear for a while and he gets another 60 posts back off me! It's just not fair eh?Ooooo and Robo you are getting close to the 2k mark...should I jinz you by saying that you're only 30posts away hehehe
Should be an easy good nights posting for us eh????
Yeh, well I'll be back on in a few days and I'll give you another update then.
Cheers,
Zac
Robo 路
Hey Zac
Looks like the California lingo is rubbing off on you>馃榾
Yeah man 30 to go. Think Ill make it?
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
Hey those Tatra's look cool. I remember reading an article on them a little while ago.
and they look like like there lowered to Jenz
Stanley 路
Oh and sorry i meant to say g'day to Zac....g'day Zac
jenz58 路
Yo Bro!! 馃槑
Good to hear from you Zac....Glad you're enjoying California...Not much news on the scenery... 馃槈.......but I'm taking that it's all part of the good time...Looking forward to seeing the pics....
So have you bladed along the boardwalk at Venus Beach, or done a work-out there? 馃榾
Those Tatra's do look lowered now you mention it Kafer!! :thumb
Rob it was Bridie 21st Birthday...a masked party....We had it at a venue in the city so we did get waited on...It was very cool..and lot of them went on to a club until the daylight hours...I got to bed about 3am...late enough... 馃檪
splittychick 路
Heh all...................
guess where i am typing this from Rob??????.......Tweed Heads!!!!!!Yep i'm in your home town,its lovely & warm but a tad windy.
Well Valla was a blast............travelled up with grey 57.Bugboy,Benetton,handycam,mr bubblehead,blue topless,david & mscabrio.The kombi started off a little slow but once we discovered the vacuum hose had come lose from the distributor we fixed it & she'd cruised like a dream the rest of the way.
Met heaps of forum members......byronbug,byronbus,twoguns,type3kid,lil dub,$2.63 baja,vwfool the list could go on.........my faves were 11cab & 72twincab & their gorgeous wives mel & george who i spent countless hours with having several "quiet" drinks.:beer
We're on our way to brissy to meet up with some friends so thought we'd stop for some lunch & a quick forum fix before heading up there.Hope all is well,i'll fill you in on the rest of the Valla goss when i get home.........
cya............................:P
Robo 路
Hey
You should have dropped in to meet Pige!!!!
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
Yeh...Mandie!!!...I was wondering if she'd stop off at an internet cafe somewhere to check in on the forum 馃槑
Funny how you look for people you know when reading all the Valla posts and I was wondering how she and Steve went...
Sounds like it was grab a snack and go on the internet for a few minutes type stop...A quick forum fix !!!
Hmmm. I'm so jealous.....warm weather...Wind I can handle!!!馃榾
zac_smits 路
Posted by Jenz58
Dave.......no clean out necessary...I DON'T PAD!!!...(anymore)...given up......reformed....finished ...done with it......only talk VW's.........which are part of our lives....and then other things are part of our lives....OK I might talk non VW
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA suuuure jenz
none of us pad at all!!!
and rob..well, you're only 27away...you might get there this time!!
zac
Stanley 路
Wish i'd known you were up this way Mandie we could have organised a get to gether.
Robo 路
Hey watsup!
Taking pige back to the school next wed, wonder if any of the kids will notice. She was there everyschool day for the last 18 years until I bought her and retired her of the last groundsman!
Rob...馃槑
Robo 路
:cry someones having a lend of me, they have locked in my post count to 1995. Im never going to make it to 2000.
:cry:cry:cry
Rob...馃槑
pyr0 路
lol now its 1996 馃槈 maybey you should try again ?
Robo 路
Don't know whats going on I posted on two threads and it stayed the same?
Rob.馃槑
jenz58 路
Almost there Rob馃槈
Robo 路
Im Sweatin Im Sweatin!!
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
your padding...moderator...moderator
jenz58 路
Rob r u still there!!!! 馃榾
I was eating dinner and took a break馃檪
Hmmm...now I can't remeber what everyone's been talking about :duh
Robo 路
Well here it is.
I cant believe it, I finaaly made it! better submit it before they start culling threads!馃榾
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
Party time!!!! *jenz dances around the room*
:party
Congratulations!!!!:beer
Zac....sorry what was it that you were saying... 馃榾
Hey...and how's the scenery.....in California馃槈:thumb
If Mandie reads your posts, hopefully on their return journey she'll contact you guys...Think they were after a bit of a break/holiday first.....I'm sure she'd be wanting to stop in...cos she's a really nice person...and so is Steve...You'd love them!!
...and they are so into their VW's...as you know...馃槑
Robo 路
Yep
Tell her they are welcome at my place, Pige and the Kombi love visitors.
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
Mandie will know when she reads this 馃檪
Are you still savouring the moment here? 馃槑
Robo 路
Sure am
Going to bed now, Im feeling dizzy!馃榾
Rob...馃槑
splittychick 路
Heh guys................we're in Caloundra at the moment staying with friends for afew days.I'd love to visit people but don't have any contact details.We went for lunch today in Maroocydore & it just so happens that they guys whos restaurant we went to is a member on the forum "sleeper" & has a cool oval beetle.............what a small world.馃檪
We'll be heading back southward in afew days & will hopefully be catching up with 72twincab & 11cab & co.. for dinner one night.So who knows i might see you guys along the way........:o
Hope all is well with everyone & Jen i hope its not TOO cold in Melbourne...he he he he......:cussing
jenz58 路
Mandie....IT'S BLOODY FREEZING!!!! 馃榾
Hey guys u2u Mandie some contact details...if you haven't already.....馃檪
Aaaare...for internet cafe's.....馃槑馃槈
Stanley 路
let us know when your passing thru Brisbane Mandie
Go Rob 'you da man'
I still haven't made 1000 yet:cry
zac_smits 路
ROBO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
you finally got there!!! let's see how long you can stay there or above it though :P:P:P
(hint hint for any moderators reading this)
and jenz the...scenery... is very nice. got a few good pictures up in the redwoods near oregon...and yeh..some 'movies' as well *cough*
yeh, oo, forgot to mention that it's nice and sunny and relatively warm here! gee i'm glad it's summer.
later...
zac
Robo 路
Yeah finally made it.
But your right lets see how long I can stay there!
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
You'll be right mate...this thread is an institution now.
Robo 路
Well
I would have to say we are all important influential people!馃榾
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
We are...an institution...that is馃榾
It's so WET and COLD down here...I'm going to curl up in front of the telly and watch my new DVD of Aardman Classics...and fall asleep馃槑
I spent the day at Melbourne Uni....An organisation that arranges USA Winter Ski Field jobs had a registration...get a job day...and I was there to talk to them about Hostelling International....and our 260 hostels in the US......if they wanted to....
I scored a free pair of ski gloves from the guys next to me...Auski....They came in handy on the drive home in the rain...and the cold......and the lack of good heating in Dr L....馃槑
Honestly...can't understand people wanting to have another Winter....but there's lots of them:alien
Hmmmm....and I'm planning to be in London at Christmas....New Year in Edinborough (Simon's idea...but cool....VERY cool..):jesus
*jenz goes and bangs her head against the wall* :thumb
...snuck back to correct spelling.....my brain is frozen....馃檨
...and to fix a Freudian slip...
[Edited on 5-8-2004 by jenz58]:sandrine
[Edited on 5-8-2004 by jenz58]
splittychick 路
Heh guys.....i'm meeting up with Kafer 2morrow night at The Norman Hotel in brissy with afew other guys off the forum that i met at Valla so that should be fun.Not to mention the yummiest steaks in Oz!!!!!
I don't want to go home to melb. coz its soooooo nice & warm up here.We're going to Steve Irwins croc place 2morrow so that should be fun,it would be cool if hes there but i don't like our chances.
Had lunch at the Ettamogah pub 2day which was good & just generally been relaxing enjoying the sunshine.:thumb
Thanx for the u2u Rob,we should be around your area on Sunday so i'll let you know.
Robo 路
Cool
Like I said we will be at Hastings Point, on Sunday. My friends 23 window, My Oval, and mabe Byronbus's splitty ute!
Will be there at 8am.
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
That sounds like a nice little gathering...have fun all!!! 馃槑
Mandie...make the most of the sunshine...it hasn't stopped raining here for 3 days...it's been solid....andd so cold to boot!!.......:jesus
Dr L's windows have been fogging up bad for the first time this year...I think we'll get snow in Melbourne this year!!
barls 路
how are the penguins down there 馃檪
jenz58 路
Hey Barls!! 馃檪
Enjoying themselves I'm sure...馃榾
And the only people going to see them would be the overseas tourists...I saw a bus load of them climbing on board yesterday when I was in the city!!.....and they didn't look like they had their Arctic gear with them either....Brrrrrr......
I have the heating on a polarfleece vest and a polarfleece jacket on....mind you the rest of the house is toasty...just were the puter is is not..... I flipped a circuit breaker earlier on down here with the electric fan running....
Luckily puter OK ...have a surge board... :cool
Not having much luck with electricity today??? :o
barls 路
not having much luck at all by the sounds of it. i remember how cold it gets down there cause i lived down there for about 18 months. its not too bad in sydney its cold but not by the standard down there.
Stanley 路
Hey Jenz...I met Mandie last night....lovely...lovely
jenz58 路
Mandie is great...and so is Steve...
Are they looking tanned and relaxed!! 馃檪
Tomorrows meet up sounds good too...can you get there or too far away?
Stanley 路
I don't know about the tan but Mandie loves Qld.
Worst thing was Steve new more about the Norman than I did and I'm only 30 mins away.
Great to meet a couple who both love VW's
Same goes for Graham and Mel, and Glen and George
Had a fantastic feed and a good yak..great to catch up.
when are you coming up Jenz
jenz58 路
It sounds cool...where did you eat...so many nice places up your way....
Hellbus and Fleur are another really nice VW couple...
I'd like to say soon, for me getting up your way!!!馃榾
My mind is ticking over right now with thought's of some diving again...Hmmmm....maybe if I drive up to Cairns.......I used to do it every year there once...before the resorts....
That intro dive I did in the Whitsundays has got to me.....I'd love to dive Ningaloo Reef WA next year...and Palau has always been on my mind.......
Wanting to get my license somewhere warm......and where there is good diving....
Work is so slow right now and hours are cut...thinking of looking for somewhere else...a break would be good first....I've only been taking short breaks and would love to go away for longer...somewhere....
Hey I should look into diving at Byron!!!! 馃槑
It's gotta be warmer than Portsea :thumb
Diving is expensive down here as well...looking at costs.....I want to do something in one hit....not over several weeks like down here...
Barls...must be the cold weather affecting all my electric circuits...car...house.....My theory for now...
Sydney always seems that bit warmer than down here.....but it can be as wet though...馃榾
[Edited on 7-8-2004 by jenz58]
barls 路
what about the ends of the earth( Crib point) it sucked :cussing
jenz58 路
lol.....It is a bit...but it can be nice down there on a SUNNY...WARM day!!!馃榾
Musta been a bit of a culture shock!!
Nothing like the bases you have in Sydney...near everything....nice views....
My husband Jon was ex Navy and trained in Sydney......He was on ships taking troops over to Vietnam....and was on subs for a bit...Long before I met him...He loved it except for Vietnam...馃檨
barls 路
i dont mind it but it really cuts in to my dub time. it was a culture shock i was well tanned when i went down there and white when i left.
jenz58 路
Did they send you down in Winter!!! :jesus
I can imagine it cutting into dub time.....Do you take your dub when you move base in Oz?
What is it with dubs and the military?...We have a few here on the forum...and I see a nice red beetle at the local Army Reserves when I pass...
barls 路
yeah there are a few of us on here. yeah i had my dub down there for the 18 months i spent down there. had a blast long straights no hills.
Robo 路
Hey Jenz
Who's the visitor?
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
Barls....he was helping me out with a switch problem...and is a bit of a 'postal menace' around here like me.....馃槑
Hey, are you ready for your run tomorrw...it sounds excellent!!
Hope you get a nice day...or are they always nice days up there....(you don't have to answer that! )
I'm just about ready to pack my bags and cross the boarder Nth of here....馃榾
Did you take Pige to school?
byronbus 路
bump
jenz58 路
...and again:bounce
byronbus 路
my little contribution to helping you guys stay in the top five posts
jenz58 路
Can't wait to here how you day went...meeting up!!!:bounce:bounce
jenz58 路
Zac!!!! I just noticed you arround....
Are you still in California?
Mandie is up north after Valla....caught up with kafer...and is going to see Rob and some others today....Sounds like she's having a great time..馃槑
So what's news? :thumb
zac_smits 路
whasssup peoples!!!
it's like12.20am here and i am back from having a decent night out on the town!!! i have been drinking and climbing up light poles and running away from american cops (i wasn't doing anything illegal so i really had nothing to worry about.they don't chase people.it's common apparently) ummm, looks like you people are alcking off recently.
i've been working all day on restoring a bot from 1958!!! i have recovered panels and seats with red vinyl and doing all this shit that looks hella cool are really sweet!
am going out in it for a 'spin' tomorrow. hope all is well in the land of oz...
zac
zac_smits 路
woaqh...i just noticed that you were online jenz...yeh i'm still in cali.
am going to head down to santa cruz sometime in the next few days though...
Robo 路
Hi Jenz
Splittychick caught up with us today, had fish & chips in the park! she saw bruce's splitty ute and Pige! heard a bit about the Victorian crowd, had no idea your club had so many members! she met up with Kafer and he never even mentioned to her to tell me to lower Pige! he must be slipping! had a great chat, pitty she missed seeing Bobs 23 window, but Pige and the ute would have been a bit of a consolation.
Hows Bel comming along, must be getting close now!
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
No where near finished....very frustrating...it's a slow process...
Excellent that you caught up with Mandie and Steve....sounds a nice day...Small group can be good...more chance to meet & have a good conversation
This is making me wonder how Mandie's splittie is going....where they working on it while she was away? There might be big changes 馃槑
byronbus 路
Bump...and Rob check your u2u...
jenz58 路
Bump...Mandie needs help!!!!
Howfar did they get?
p.s. I'monthelaptopcosmyputerhas died.....spacebar is not workingtoowelll:cry
byronbus 路
you guys are getting a bit behind, i'll help out...
bump
pyr0 路
top five posts damn, just look at the amount of views compared to the amount of replies, its quiet phenominal !!!!
oh yeh not good to hear about splitty chick's probs 馃檨
heheh a got a bed seat fro the kombi as well 馃檪 a full length one
jenz58 路
Byronbus...thanks for the help :thumb
That mob are catching up at a rapid pace!!!:cussing
Pyro the bed seat sounds cool.....got a pic?
I hope Mandie and Steve get going again today and don't have to wait for that workshop to do it....
At least they found an internet cafe today 馃檪
pyr0 路
yep i do 馃榾 i got it from hotrodmatt 馃槈 so ill link it to the pic he posted:
i dont think the pic does it justice, though its in better nick than it appers.
i migt go out now and get some more ics of it 馃槈
CoopGirl 路
pyr0 - Glad to see you like your new bed seat. Sorry I missed seeing you.
Have you put the seat in your kombi yet??
Maybe we should arrange a cruise to Livo Krispy Kreme and you could show of your new bed seat, or even better.... go to the drive-in and you can actually use it!!
pyr0 路
CoopGirl - yeh i came at kind of an odd time, sorry i missed you too. the drive inn's sound like a great idea to me 馃榾馃榾馃榾
its not actually in yet 馃檨 ive promised my self id finish my art major first, which is due in on monday and should be done by the weekend 馃檪
although i did replace the wood pannel on it already 馃槈 because i could get the bits for my art work so i figured because i had the wood it wouldnt hurt to do something 馃檪
jenz58 路
That is a great buy!!
Careful though...there could be some sort of trend happening .... possibly as a result of it's use!!!
Keep it's back upright for safety!!! 馃槈
....Why don't we have Krispy Kreme down here? :jesus
Gotta go there next time I'm in Sydney...yummmmmmm
pyr0 路
heres a side on pic ( i think show the mechanisms)
and heres one showing the front ( or that the above pic ? :P )
hope fully these work 馃檪
CoopGirl 路
pyr0, I agree you should get your art work done first.
Jen, having a bed seat in the kombi has nothing to do with Matt and I producing offspring, that's the result of sharing a toothbrush (or so I've been told).
jenz58 路
....oh sure!!!!!馃槈馃榾
I believe that.......toothbrush conception.......
So anyone who is childless should in theory be toothless...or near enough to it:o:duh
OK who eats sald around here? This one's from a nurses forum in the US
'Okay, this is a strange one. I had a pt. tell me once when she was getting a labor check that "We caused this",assuming this meant that she and her mate had intercourse before coming to the hospital; I responded with a sly grin on my face. She replied "Oh No, we didn't have sex!, we ate salad with balsalmic vinegar on it!" '
You'll have to stop being on top!!
Myth #5: Pregnancy can't occur if people do it standing up or with the woman on top!!! 馃榾
Tazz 路
Where's Kaf???
He lost in Type 3 world???
Tazz
jenz58 路
Last heard from 3 days ago?
Must be due back any time now.....:thumb
CoopGirl 路
I'll remember to stear clear of the balsamic vinegar.
pyr0 路
great now i actually have a valid excuse not to eat salad 馃榾
CoopGirl 路
pyr0, I don't think you can get pregnant....... unless there is something you would like to share with us all????
jenz58 路
...just remember to..... stay on top.....lay down......no Balsamic on the salad....AND no sharing tooth brushes.......Should be safe then:sandrine
Well....won't become a dad I mean....
[Edited on 10-8-2004 by jenz58]
Stanley 路
Right......that explains why i've got four kids
pyr0 路
hhmmmm nope nuffin to say or explain. Just my illiterate way of structuring a sentence, probably should of said something along the lines of not sharing salads :P oh well lucky ive finished my english exam 馃檪
CoopGirl 路
It's OK pyr0...... Wouldn't matter if you failed english anyways, cause we speak Australian here mate! :P
pyr0 路
yeh i tried putting that one past the english teacher 馃槈 didnt work, all i need is a good reason for why im failing maths :jesus
CoopGirl 路
I think I only just passed maths..... but I did maths for dummies. As long as I can take my shoes off and use my toes when I need to count past ten I'm OK.
pyr0 路
lol thats pretty much me standard maths, i dont know why it just doesnt comput in the old brain, i mean i did 2 tafe courses and topped both of them so i know the amount of maths that i do know is ok. ( i did spray painting/airbrushing and pannel beating)
oh well not everyone can be brain's smart 馃檪
Tazz 路
Hey Kaf....
Tazz
Robo 路
Farr out
Im away for a day and whats happenin! All these people, my heads spinnin. Has splittychick sorted the Kombi yet?
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
Grey57 spoke to them....they were going whale watching at Port Mac...while the kombi was being fixed....
Sounding good!!
Lucky they didn't break down somewhere woop woop...in the middle of nowhere....past the black stump...
I've never been whale watching yet.....They are amazing creatures...would love to see them one day....:kiss
Robo 路
11cab said they had it in getting fixed while they did the tourist thing, so fingers crossed they should be on their way soon!
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
Sounds like a good day...and kombi will have had a good go over and service...then a sweet ride home for them...
It was so excellent that you guys up there were in touch with them....they had some moral support happening...Good stuff!!馃檪
Robo 路
Yeah Jenz
Should have been you!馃榾
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
....whale watching yes!!! 馃榾
You guys are going to be having a busy time up there soon...just reading all the events...The Herbie Fest is on again...I remember talk about it last year...
Robo 路
Yep Herb fest, saturday, lismore swap sunday. Looks like a run out early sat morning and camp sat night for the swap sunday.
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
....sounds good!! I like it up around there 馃槑
Robo 路
Looks like it will be a big one this year, lots of older cars going. I will send you some pic's.
Have to go to bed now, 5 am start tomorrow!
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
Me too...getting up about the same time.....it'll be dark still..
....Night
pyr0 路
5am start DAMN !!!!
the only time i get up that early is to surf :P night all
zac_smits 路
well it's good to see that you guys get so worried when i don't show up to post for a few days!!!
just canught up reading the past few days posts...looks like you lot were slacking off for a while....at least i have some sort of excuse :P:P
umm, have done a bit of work re-upholstering a boat recentely. good to do something a bit more challenging and a bit logical. hmm well anyway...i'm going now.
zac
p.s sounds like you are all still getting work done on respective projects.
p.p.s jenz how the hell are you already at 4337posts??? you only just passed 4000 a little while ago.
Robo 路
Hey
the people you meet at this time of the morning!
Rob...馃槑
zac_smits 路
yes it is 12.53pm over here...as in, just after lunch.
what time is it there rob???
Robo 路
6am and I have to be at work, bit late!
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
Hey to you too.....whats doing
Tazz wrote:Hey Kaf....
Tazz
Stanley 路
whoooo....spooky...Brisbane Ekka holiday today but i'm working and i'm the only one here....whats the cost code for Aussieveedubbers.
Whats the latest on Mandie...have missed some action....All she could say on Friday noght was how good the kombie was running.
I just hope it's not an expensive repair and she can be on her way again soon.
pyr0 路
whats that holiday for or about ? ive never heard of it ?
Stanley 路
Be like your royal easter show
Its actaally the Exhibition Holiday but best known as the Ekka
Hows it going any way Pyro
CoopGirl 路
Hmmm..... Royal Easter Show....... 馃檪
pyr0 路
eah good thanks kafer just messing around with the art major for a coule of more days 馃檪 then its on to the latest project: the bed seat 馃榾馃榾馃榾
much doing at work today with no one around ?
pyr0 路
im the onl one holding the fort 馃檨 i dont think there is anyone else around...
helloooo *ending with a freakish echo* lol i must be close to crazy by now
splittychick 路
Oh my god...........you guys have been busy & Pyro thats the most we've seen from you in ages,the seat looks good.
I'm just quietly freaking out & have no idea what i'm doing about the kombi.It was actually dolphin watching not whale & of course with our luck over the past few days we didn't see 1 damn dolphin.馃槧
At least the weathers nice........at we have Racv total care........馃槈
CoopGirl 路
Well I'm back now.....
Splittychick, any idea how long it's gonna take to get your kombi back on the road?? At least you have been having a half decent time while stock there.
pyr0 路
thanks splitty chick i have been around breifly but im back now 馃榾
hope the kombi get up and going soon. nad that you have more luck with the dolphins.
oh yeh i just droppe a burbon and coke can out the front and it blrew up...it was in my car since friday night, i dont think that helped 馃檨 at least it was a freeby from a favour i did :P
CoopGirl 路
It was still a waste of bourbon and you should be punished!
pyr0 路
i know my bro said put your mouth over it man drink it......then i pointed out it had been warm for like 2 days we thought better of it 馃槈
its safely in my fridge now 馃榾 :beer
CoopGirl 路
You still wasted the sacred bourbon. You should have been more caring and put it in the fridge once you had gotten home....
BTW, why aren't you doing your art work???
pyr0 路
yeh i am :P im digital imagining my face to fit my sculpture :jesus scary seeing my face as big as the sculputure ...which happens to be life size... jeez i have a big head !!!
CoopGirl 路
You are putting your head onto your sculpture for your major work??
Your game!
pyr0 路
you wait till you see the resmblence in the hair do's :p
CoopGirl 路
Waiting............ :bounce
pyr0 路
sorry not today i just realised i gotta go to work !!EEKK!! maybey tomorrow or tonight :P
im always late for some reason, thats to work anywayz :P
CoopGirl 路
Have fun at work!!!
barls 路
thought id pop over to the other side for a bit *looks around and sees a tumble weed blow by* jeeeze its quiet over here. hi coop girl and im gone.
CoopGirl 路
Hi ya Barls. Where are you off too???
barls 路
and back again im quite the social butterfly today. so hows the selling of the car going
CoopGirl 路
Selling of my car??? I have had 3 people that I know look at the charade to buy for their daughters but none of the girls want to drive manual.
What is wrong with the females of the younger generation?? Auto is for lazy people. Driving manual makes you feel like you are driving a race car (well to me it does anyway).
barls 路
to right i hate driving an auto it doesnt have the fun level required for my attention. you will find some one trust me
CoopGirl 路
Well I hope they would hurry up! I need the money to buy another car (preferably a VW).
barls 路
i was the same while waiting for my insurance company to pay up.
im going back to the people of here and now at least there some one there. :bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce
[Edited on 11-8-2004 by barls]
CoopGirl 路
There is no one there either.
Robo 路
well ya can't hijack forever!
Rob...馃槑
barls 路
and why not? :thumb:thumb
pyr0 路
A-HA im back *swinging my arms around all fancy like zoro*
and theres no one here 馃檨 i missed out on the last of the action tonight........oh well im off to sleep then, you'll be abe to catch me and my sensless dribble tomorrow all day :P
night all 馃槑
jenz58 路
Hey thanks pyro...I've been trying to make my way down to us for the last hour.....
Good news about Mandie and Steve....barls I'm glad you got through to them about your dad's place in Taree馃槑
I'm the same about driving...love manuals...cos I want to DRIVE...love changing gears...dragging the automatics off at the lights when I'm in the mood!! 馃榾
pyr0 路
looks like im the 1st up this mornig 馃榾
manuals are way better i agree too, i find i get bored and loose concentration if i drive an auto for a while.
any plans for today anyone ?? anymore holidays in other sates :P
splittychick 路
Don't know if you've heard but i'm on holiday in Port Macquarie.....ha ha ha ....:P
byronbus 路
Who are all these people on your private thread...whats the world coming to?
pyr0 路
hheheh yeh i herd splittychick i also herd you've only seen one dolphin 馃檨
ive surfed with a pod of them once they came about 5-8 feet away from me and my dad 馃檪 one of the koolest things in my whole life.
oh yeh my art major should be finished today 馃榾馃榾馃榾 then i can start on the bed seat YAY!!!!
splittychick 路
Yes we seem to have alot of invaders.............:vader........but you know what they say.."variety is the spice of life!!"
splittychick 路
Heh,with all the commotion,i haven't had a chance to say how cool it was to meet Kafer,Rob & Bruce.I had such a good tim meeting you all & having a good chat.I obviously spoke to soon about how well the kombi was travelling!!!!!!:cussing
Heh Bruce hows the wife hunting going??:P
Stanley 路
Hey Mandie...there are worst places to take a forced holiday....you could have broken down in Ipswich....but the people are friendly...:-)
may the force be with you:vader
splittychick 路
Heh Kafer ,have you been a little shy with all the visitors we've had in here??
Great to meet you & you're lovely wife the other night, although i think we bored her with all our veedub talk.:thumb
Stanley 路
No she was fine...thats the first VW event she's attended.
I bore her to death everyday with vw talk. Cars to her are a mode of transport and not to become attached to. Maybe she's jelous
like I said she hasn't set foot in the notch yet.
maybe when it's black with flames
Who would think she's put up with me for 20 years
pyr0 路
oo now you've got my attention...flames 馃槈
he's right you know splittychick there are way worse place to be forced to have a vacation. :duh
Stanley 路
Oh yeah....love flames...matt black and flames
byronbus 路
Mandie, it was great to meet you and steve as well, time flies when you're having fun...still working on the golf...might have to come to melbourne, heard the're pretty good down there, and cold enough for a cuddle 馃榾
pyr0 路
i went to melbourn in the summer and it was quiet nice, not as nice as byron in the summer but still nice.
i highly recomend the markets on the esplande where splitty chick sells her works, very kool
Tazz 路
Very Little my Type 3 friend...
Is she Black yet???
Tazz
kafer69 wrote:Hey to you too.....whats doing
Tazz wrote:Hey Kaf....
Tazz
Stanley 路
not yet but after this weekend the guard won'y be blue
then it's onward and upward matt black here we come
and then
flames....:duh
jenz58 路
Wow what a busy day in here!!! 馃槑
I've just got back from a party where my mum lives...in aged care..8 of them are celebrating 90th birthdays this year...Mum's is in Decmeber...The hostel put on a big combined party for them
They had this woman who goes around doing Vera Lyn concerts...she was good...BUT they also had a belly dancer...who was birlliant...the best in Melbourne by her performance....It turned out a hoot...My son Simon got up and danced with her....the staff loved him and want him to work there 馃槈馃槈
AVWPC rang...they have Bel's bumpers on and wanted to know about my reversing light....they are fitting a switch under the dash as the gear box is an old one and doesn't trip the light in reverse....Dropping the light in tomorrow and will take more pics of her....She is nearly ready for her inside to be done!!!:bounce:bounce
jenz58 路
Robo....you can choose a custom title.....you're over 1000 posts....
He posted a list of people who haven't chosen one in barl's thread
u2u vanderaj...when you decide..
What will it be??
pyr0 路
great to hear about Bel jenz 馃檪 cnt wait for the next set of pictures 馃榾
so robo whats it going to be ??
pyr0 路
hey hey people this was on the 2nd page :cry whats going on :duh
jenz58 路
People are posting fast and furious on here lately!!
It's getting hard to keep up :cussing馃槈馃榾
[Edited on 13-8-2004 by jenz58]
pyr0 路
i reckon :alien seen Bel lately jenz ?
byronbus 路
Rob will go crazy when he see's all the stuff he's missed and all the intruders...
pyr0 路
has he decided on a custom title yet ?
jenz58 路
lol....He will!! 馃榾
Going to see Bel any minute now...to drop in her reversing light and take more pics...Apparently her bumpers (loosing my mind...had guards here.....on weeks ago!!) are on now :kiss
Seeing Nath/BUGBOY this arvo to see what bits he has...that I might want for Bel .....mmmmmm
[Edited on 13-8-2004 by jenz58]
pyr0 路
awesome to here jenz cant wait to see the pics 馃榾
CoopGirl 路
Wow..... turn my back to do some actual work and this place gets swamped!
I'll try and keep up for the next hour at least, while I eat my sweet and sour pork with fried rice.:bounce
jenz58 路
....yummy!!
How are you feeling...ready to burst? (pregnancy)..... Must be getting real close now! 馃檪
byronbus 路
you guys arent far infront of the other guys...I better ad some posts to help you stay infront
CoopGirl 路
Only 7 weeks to go Jen!! I'm excited and nervous about it all.
I've been feeling OK until this morning. I woke up and have been feeling giddy all day, plus a headache is brewing. Didn't help that I had a restless night with Jack lastnight, so I need more sleep too. As long as I can get thru today and sleep well tonight I'll be right.
I see things are progressing well with Bel's makeover. Hopefully I'll have my very own VW soon!!
pyr0 路
hows the charade selling going ?
hmm sweet and sour pork sounds good 馃檪
jenz58 路
...grab a power nap while Jack is sleeping....if he does.....
...can relate to the excited but nervous feeling....Can't wait to hold them...but getting them out to hold!! Yikes!! 馃榾
...getting them in there is the easy part......:duh
Why didn't we evolve from the marsupials instead of apes??? :jesus :thumb
CoopGirl 路
pyr0 - I just put an ad in the tradingpost and local papers so hopefully I will get some calls next week.
Jen - I'm working today so I don't think my boss would appreciate me power napping on the reception desk. Doesn't look good when clients come in, if you know what I mean! Hahahahaha
jenz58 路
lol.....nah...guess not a good idea then!!
pyr0 路
try wearing sunglasses 馃槈 that what i do at school :P
CoopGirl 路
I sit in a concrete building and from here I can't see any windows so sunglasses would look outta place but thanks for the concern!
vern74 路
Just put your head on the desk and have a little nap
If someone wakes you .....growl at them
They won't ever wake you again
pyr0 路
paint eyes on the glasses :P oo oo or even tattoo eyes to your eye lids that way you'll always look awake :P
yes im bored but not as bored as the people whoi made the witches hat site :P
CoopGirl 路
hahahaha.... I could paint eyes onto my eyelids! That would look funny.
I just went for a walk around the office and paid a social call to another office member. It's heaps boring here.
pyr0 路
lol here or there ?
do mind if i ask what your a receptionist for like what does the company do ?
CoopGirl 路
If I told you that I would have to kill you!!! It's TOP SECRET................
but more to the point I am too ashamed to tell anyone who I am currently working for. People seem to not like us much.
vern74 路
So who are you/where are you
pyr0 路
she works for the american LMAO hehehe
maybey little johnny :P
you know that we wont judge you 馃槈 we can be trusted 馃檪 and i dont think we're that shallow to judge ppl by where they work :P :kiss
[Edited on 13-8-2004 by pyr0]
CoopGirl 路
That too remains a secret...... Mwahhhhhhh (evil laugh)
pyr0 路
hehehe it one of my guesses 4sure :P
vern74 路
I can't be trusted
HotRodMatt 路
Wrong by a longshot Pyro ... but two former Prime Sinisters have their offices in the same building!
CoopGirl 路
Shut up Matt!! They will have me killed!! Plus I try to forget that they are in this building. Now that I don't smoke I don't run into them anymore.
You wanna know who I am.......
Not even I know that. My identity is even kept a secret from me.
pyr0 路
ooo conspiracies arrise that was an interesting fact matt 馃檪
but then how did you find that out ? 馃槈 maybey your one of the men in black :O sheild your eyes people here comes the red light memory stick thingo.
sorry :P im killing time watchin MIB :P
CoopGirl 路
Don't you love playing these silly games?!?!
Certainly keeps me entertained!
matt only knows cause the aliens came down lastnight, abducted him, gave him an anal probe and sent him back to earth with pink eye!!
vern74 路
Anal Probe ..............yucky
Must be the Dept of Defence.....navy
pyr0 路
heheheheh pink eye :P
so im guessin you work for the politicians that are in the same building :P
which co-insidently run the MIB MWAHAHAHAHAHAAH :alien
vern74 路
I think I need more to do this arvo
Its Friday so it will all go to shit very soon
CoopGirl 路
Wrong again pyr0..... You better watch out.... your name is next on the aliens list for the anal probe and pink eye!:alien
pyr0 路
gotta catch me first :P hehehehe i could always hide in the underseat compartment of the bedseat 馃榾馃榾馃榾
damn i just said where i was goin to be !!!
hehe you still dont know where ive put the bedseat yet but :P
HotRodMatt 路
You probably haven't even heard of the corporation.
But they are known by an acronymn.
The scum have their offices on different floors.
pyr0 路
acronymn. i dont even know what that means im going to go look it u.
seriously i dont but dont tell me ill post it up when i find out 馃檪
CoopGirl 路
I can't stop laughing to myself.:thumb
pyr0 路
A word formed from the initial letters of a name, such as WAC for Women's Army Corps, or by combining initial letters or parts of a series of words, such as radar for radio detecting and ranging.
pyr0 路
have i mentioned i still have NO-IDEA
lmao
nrma
GIO
?????
telstra ? they just put there rates up but i dont think its an acronym 馃檨
[Edited on 13-8-2004 by pyr0]
CoopGirl 路
Good boy pyr0! They might reconsider the anal probe. LOL
CoopGirl 路
You aren't supposed to!
Matt has said too much as it is. I think he may be in trouble when I get home 2night. He might want to hide under the bed seat with you pyr0.
pyr0 路
i edited in some guesses as well :P
CoopGirl 路
LOL
HotRodMatt 路
I found this pic of the carpark from where she works...
pyr0 路
LMAO
ahahahahahahahhaha
i just tried searching for that jobs thread froma while bak and its disappeared :duh sounds like the MIB are at it again :P
[Edited on 13-8-2004 by pyr0]
CoopGirl 路
OMG............... Now everyone will know! LOL
Keep it up boys... I have 3 hours of work to go.:cry
pyr0 路
lol did you realise you posted the 900th reply to this post ?? 馃槈
jenz58 路
....scuss me but how can they have a receptioist if the organisation is top secret???!!!!
No one would know to call!!! All calls would either go through to a designated phone booth...or to a phone shoe!!:duh
So....are you then a decoy then....posing as the receptionist of a Chinese laundry?....
jenz58 路
...then ag'en from jen
pyr0 路
hehehehe
it isnt MACCA's is it LMAO :P
CoopGirl 路
900th post...... OMG! I am SOoooooooooo special!
How did you find out about the show phone?!?! You all know too much.... they are gonna come and take us away.....................Noooooooooooooooooo
pyr0 路
AGL ??
im never going to get this 馃檨
CoopGirl 路
Did you notice I wrote show phone instead of shoe phone! I'm a ferkin gerhkin.
Gotta go and empty the dishwasher..... do you think that's code for something else? lol
HotRodMatt 路
It's a 4 letter acronym.
Quasi-government.
You are nowhere near on track and I doubt you'll get it...
If you do, you'll wish you didn't. Is there a nondescript van outside yet with tinted windows and several antanae coupled with a feeling that you are being "directly targetted"?
pyr0 路
umm yes but id rather not bring up and toilet humor 馃槈
can i have another clue :P like a letter from the "acronym" pllllzzzzzzz
jenz58 路
lol......now we know how you get to post so many times at work...NO work cos you're secret......
....how do you get work for a secret organisation.......I want in!!!
You can't get in trouble for not doing anything cos no one knows you're there....... 馃榾
Address:Wouldn't you like to know NSW 2000
Phone:operator
Fax: ifucan
[Edited on 13-8-2004 by jenz58]
CoopGirl 路
Looks like I'm gonna have to have Jen shot too, or at least get teh aliens to deal with her :alien
jenz58 路
If we were in Texas you'd need to give me 24 hour notice of this shooting 馃榾
....damn.......WE'RE NOT!!! *jenz looks behind her back*....what was that noise!!! OMG
CoopGirl 路
The noise was Matt..... He had beans for dinner!:blush
pyr0 路
lmao beans :P
4 letter acronym which is to some degree or manner asssociated with the government.
hmmm its also in NSW........i got one but its too many 馃檨 CSRIO :P come on im getting better at least that was a realistice one :P
CoopGirl 路
Give up... you won't get it..... and if Matt gives you anymore clues he won't be "getting it" for a VERY long time! LOL
pyr0 路
hahahahahahahaaa
HotRodMatt 路
He had beans for dinner!
Actually was at the workshop last night so had Chinese....
(little bastards kept trying to climb out of the container too!)
pyr0 路
hey just by chance whats the company that does the australian drug testing ?? 馃槈
HotRodMatt 路
hey just by chance whats the company that does the australian drug testing
Company? There's a lot of people around that area that do "drug testing" but not a company....
CoopGirl 路
Wrong again pyr0
I love telling people that they are wrong! lol
pyr0 路
hmmm
ARMY ???
NAVY
nah they wont be it :P
on a different note im in the process of glueing a wig to my major work :P
HotRodMatt 路
You will never get it!
Anyway I'm outta here.... gotta go see how much I can get black t-shirts for so the Conserve Water - Aircooled T-Shirts don't end up too expensive!
CoopGirl 路
I was gonna ask you how that was comming along pyr0. Got the face on?
HotRodMatt 路
Does filling up a radiator constitute watering of a hard surface?
CoopGirl 路
What made you think of that question ya goose!
HotRodMatt 路
See the last reply on previous page....
Better be careful with that question. Might stir up another hornets nest....
pyr0 路
yep got the face on and half the hair :P
actually ill go take some piccies to share 馃檪 ill be back soon
and no it doesnt matt. 馃槈
CoopGirl 路
What did I do??? :cry
jenz58 路
Nothing...馃檪
My pics are posted..
Nearly time to knock off?
I've gotta run as well...going over to Frankston to look at VW bits and pieces...
Hope you get some sleep tonight.....
pyr0 路
ok heres a pick of me 馃槈
this ones of the face on the figure
these 2 should be just of the figure in general
the stockings are holding the ahir on as im in the middle of glueing it down :P
did i mention i know what you do 4 a job CoopGirl 馃槈
CoopGirl 路
No you didn't mention..... and the art work is looking good.
pyr0 路
heheh i dont know the actual name but i figured out what they do 馃檪
its gotta be the water police :P no one likes them and i know they have an acronym on the side of their cars 馃榾 so i reckon your a recptionist at one of there offices :duh
CoopGirl 路
I ain't no water rat!!
I'll tell you one day when you are old enough to understand! Hahahaha
pyr0 路
ok well im giving up now :P
jenz's bug is lookin pretty shmicko isnt it 馃榾
CoopGirl 路
Certainly is. She is a very lucky lady!
pyr0 路
so once the charade is gone what type of vw would you like ?
CoopGirl 路
I want / need / must have a square back. Looking at one this weekend so if all goes well I may have one by next week!!!
My parents think I am crazy for wanting a VW but they just don't get it... plus I am 28yo and can do what I like. Dad should understand as he has owned several VW's in his time, including a 1970 square back but he would rather see me in something more 'reliable'. I just know that if I have a VW I can get it fixed quicker and cheaper than any other car, plus I know I look cool in one! lol
pyr0 路
squares are awesome thats what id like after a beelte :P you know ive never been in any VW other than kombi's 馃檨
jenz58 路
Go the sqback's...they are fun...and 'reliable'.......
Why do parents say these things....?...Hope I don't do it!!
So far so good..
..It's more like my kids thinking...'When's mum gunna grow up?'....Never!!!:thumb
pyr0 路
lol just set the good example by keeping the vw's :P that way you'll know that they'll ahve a good taste in cars 馃榾
CoopGirl 路
I think I will have that problem too...... "When is Mum gonna act like a grown up?".
Do you know that I have only ever driven a VW for a total of about 15min (in 3 5min lots) so I am a little nervous but excited too cause I've never had a VW of my very own. I would like a bettle but 2 car seats and a double pram just won't fit.
pyr0 路
a beetle with a full set of racks ?? :P
CoopGirl 路
Catch ya later pyr0.... I'm heading home!
pyr0 路
bye 馃檪
jenz58 路
Bet you had your bag ready to go...and keys in hand.....
What happens if this secret agency you work for decides you've broken the code of silence ...and don't let you go home?....
...my kids used to say ' Mum why can't you be like other mum's' ...when they were at that age of wanting to feel the same.... Then they changed back again in late teens...glad mum was different..and their friends thinking we were really cool oldies....lol....:jesus
vern74 路
My kids are still a little too young for pier group pressure but they love the idea that we have a "vern" and "they" don't
Hope that lasts for a while longer !
pyr0 路
although i wanted to be the same in other things as a child i always liked the cars my family hadd because no other families had the. even though they were maild worked kingswoods and lift kitted patrols
Robo 路
Hello
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
Hello...boy this thread is crowded these days....:thumb
Robo 路
Sure is
Lucky us hard core originals are still here!
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
I haven't heard from any of the other hardcore originals today.
Might have to go back a few pages me thinks.
Robo 路
Yeah
Last time I looked I had to go back to page 34!
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
pyro and I were here...where were you guys...and, no, work isn't an excuse.....Rob you're gunna have to get a laptop...馃檪
Zac...well he's still taking in the scenery of California...and Mandie...is heading back to 'sunny' Melbourne at a rapid rate of knots now the kombi is fixed.....
Stanley 路
what ended up being the prob Jenz
Robo 路
Lap Top Ha ha
Its taken me 20 years to embrace computers period! I dont look at anything thats under 20! Come on Jenz, your talking to yesterdays hero!
Rob...馃榾
jenz58 路
Prob?....I've forgot......my mind is pickled today...to much thinking about Bel...
Prob with Bel?.....The 4 holes in the engine lid that would screw the new number plate directly onto it.....Maybe that!!....I'd bought brackets so that this didn't happen....and they were there...Honestly they are doing an amazing job on her......but the brackets were there....I don't want to get any one off side.....they've been doing it for years...I just have a headache...
Robo 路
Pige is on club plates now, and the old holes are still there for the old big plates, I just made a plate the same size as the old one, painted it the same colour as the car and bolted the new smaller one to that, it looks pretty good and I didnt have to drill any more hole's.
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
Have you posted a pic of the rear plates......馃檪
62deluxe 路
I had the same problem.
Painted decklid, four license plate holes. BUGGER
Ended up fitting the plate to the holes.
No one has noticed that there is no bracket, will now I guess.....:P
Robo 路
I just changed computers and havent re loaded all my pictures, Ill see if I can Emails some to you, I did Email you one a week or so ago, It was the one from the rear showing the mudflaps.
Rob...馃槑
Stanley 路
holes...man I've got to weld up all the trim holes on the notch soon.
Going to sand the blue guard tomorrow so hopefully by the end of the weekend it will be a nice shade of grey.
jenz58 路
Ill look...have been looking around....It's amazing when you want to look at something specific you can never find it.... :alien 馃榾
Robo 路
Here see if this works
jenz58 路
...hmmmm....is this it....
Found it saved in a special folder for special rides .....
[Edited on 13-8-2004 by jenz58]
jenz58 路
...just comparing the back of them....
Different...and you can just see the holes faintly.....I have a 't' shaped bracket for the back...gotta find a pic of one with plate mounted....
[Edited on 13-8-2004 by jenz58]
Robo 路
Yeah thats the one! I just Emailed you that picture again. I never get sick of looking at her!
Rob...馃槑
Robo 路
You could do the same. Looks like the same holes and the same problem. Just get them to make you a plate like Pige's and you don't really notice it too much if it's the same colour as the rest of the car! otherwise you have to weld the holes and repaint the decklid!
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
Pige IS beautiful Rob!!
jenz58 路
I think they can weld the holes....especially if the holes are wrong....We've gone this far....
Robo 路
Yeah
Even the man who sold her to me still has a strong affection for the car, he see's her every sunday, and he always wanders over to say hello to her and have a touch! how goods that!
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
That is so nice!!
He is probably so happy that she has a good home...people who love her.....and where he is welcome to visit.....Very cool....
Robo 路
How long have you had bel Jenz? and who did you buy her off?
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
Only had her 3 years....October 2001 roughly...from a young guy.
He bought Bel from the son of the original owner...the father had died and the son drove her for a while?....All a little unknown...and no original papers...
Jon and I weren't fully into VW's when we bought her...she was for sale by the side of the road near home...I'd always wanted a beetle..and we'd just come back from a trip to Tassie were we hired an old beetle from Rent-a-Bug....I drove and loved it so much....Bel was there waiting when we got back!!! :thumb
Jon and I had 4-5 months of dubbing together before he died and now she's my solo project....
Robo 路
So it was her you have to thank for your obsession! How goods that! Well she is getting what she deserves, a whole new set of clothes. and a face lift. I wouldn't do that for my wife! I have a new found respect for your Bel now! she is a life changer.
Rob...馃槑
Robo 路
Where's the Kafer Man?
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
She certainly is a life changer!! My friends are still very puzzled by my change ... to a petrol head.... 馃榾
She is cool....Jon and I joined the VW Club of Victoria together in 2001 at the DOVW in Croydon.....we entered Bel and lined her up so we could see what she needed doing and how she had been changed....
I still do this now...it's the only way to do it. If you park your ride outside....it's not as good.....side by side with others their own model and you can pick things so much better...and you don't forget when you get back to the car.....
Well that's how I work it...馃檪
jenz58 路
I think he's gone to bed so he can get up early and watch the Olympics!! 馃槈
...or he's gone out partying...coming home late just in time to watch the Olympics...
...or non of the above.....馃榾
Robo 路
Obviously she was destined to be with you! Thats what Beetles do to you!
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
Oh yeh...she's meant to be here in a big way....she's a sweety :kiss
Robo 路
The way your posting you would have to be making ground on Birchall now wouldn't you?
Rob...馃槑
jenz58 路
Maybe...don't tell him...I don't think he comes into this area????
He might knock this thread out to get me!!!!! *jenz looks over her shoulder*
Nah...Dave's a consistant poster...and a bit of a way ahead still!!! *cheesy grin*
Once I get out and about again...and work picks up...I won't be on as much as now...
I think we took over the eyelids thread and turned it into bud vases...I hope they had finished their questions.....馃榾
splittychick 路
Hi....remember me.......i had 2 go back so many pages to catch up!!!!!!馃檪
barls 路
good to see you make it back safely
jenz58 路
lol.... Mandie!! :thumb
Of course we remember you... in our thoughts a lot of the night... 馃檪
Rob was on a forum binge after working all week and little contact here with us dubbers
Wasn't expecting to hear you were in Albury...I thought I read a post saying that you where nearly home hours ago....I almost imagined you had arrived home and fallen into bed already after the long drive (and to get WARM)....
Is the kombi running fine now?
splittychick 路
The tappets have been adjusted again so shes o.k at the moment but shes going to need to see a doctor as soon as she gets home...(this is still assuming she makes it home!!):duh
jenz58 路
She will....it's all down hill now till home!!!!:thumb
Think positive...and there's people along the way home...do you have some phone numbers...people in Shep...etc....
We can get the native drums happening if need be.....
Smooth cruisin home tomorrow...have the best run!!!
zac_smits 路
:jesus:jesus:jesus:jesus:jesus:jesus:jesus
by jeeebus!!!!!!
what happened to the thread??? i disappear for a few days and come back to find that it has grown like 7 pages!!!
holy sh*te!!!
i'm in santa cruz at the moment. having a great time. lots of sun, surf (well theres a beach and some 'waves' apparently), and bikinis..i mean, mates.
yeh..come to santa cruz guys***
gotta go, can't waste the day inside.
zac
(*** - i really meant guys only 馃槈馃槈)
jenz58 路
Oh THANKS Zac...just come on the brag about the weather do you..sun...surf :jesus
So still enjoying the scenery by the soundas of things 馃槈馃槈
I'm not wasting my day...got up to watch the Olympic opening ceremony...didn't set the alarm cos I reck'n I could miss the teams coming out...and they are still going......Let my body set the time...normal wake up hours on a work day...
Hmmmmm...now what to do with all this time....:duh
Stanley 路
Hey mandie great to hear you got back.....finally
You were right jenz none of the above...just went to bed....get up at 5am everyday.....I see your up early this morning though
jenz58 路
....I'm am...:jesus
...to watch the opening of the Olympics...slept in...thought that the show came after the official stuff for some reason...logged on while the athletes came out...
Hmmm...now I have a long day ahead....shop at Vic Market...then Greek cake in Lonsdale St to watch the bit I missed....馃榾
Mandie stopped the night in Albury...visited David....so they are not officially home yet...
They're delaying the crossing of the Geat Dividing Range....or the great Victorian rain barrier....it's a threashold we all dread crossing....馃檨
Stanley 路
Well I hope they get across OK and maybe drag some rain with them
Thats probably the one thing we havn't got in Brissie is the big market scene although it is starting to pick up
We have the Riverside markets in the city on the river but nothing ever changes and I think people up there prices because of the trendy environment.
must admit there is some nice stuff though.
byronbus 路
Rob are you looking after pige, Bob keeps asking me to keep an eye on her...
jenz58 路
I reckon if Jodie let him he'd be sleeping out with Pige...at least every other night!!馃槈
Wonder if Mandie is going to do the market tomorrow...it should have rained itself out by then...SURELY!!
I'd imagine she would have sold a bit of her VW stuff at Valla...the picture frames are so cool!!
kafer...I guess all the tourists head to the Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast...they have markets there.....Can't remember if they are weekly though?
The Riverside Market is in a good spot....makes for a nice wander....
pyr0 路
hey people whats cranking this morning 馃檪
i just got back from a night out on the town :jesus i left at like 7 last night and got home 1/2 an hour go :o
i know i know it took me half an hour to post :P so much is happening in the thread at the moment :bounce
oh well i might go and try the "jackson pollic" and finish my art major today :P
......ps:good to hear from ya zac...bring one of those bikini girls...i mean mates for me :P
jenz58 路
....sounds like you're still on a roll pyro!!!馃槈 :cool
Hey I used to be able to do that ONCE!! 馃榾
I used to just have time to get in and change into my uniform for work...Lucky I lived on site.....walked from one building into another... it's amazing how you can perform when you have to....
Good luck with the art major piece...:sandrine
pyr0 路
im having a quick break while the glue dries 馃檪 i find i can do 3 nights straight with no slee but i have to be buisy the whole time, if i stopped im wrecked and i just need to sleep. :P
im goin out again tonight then backing up with work tomorrow at 8 in the MORNING !!! now thats going to be interesting :P
jenz58 路
Youth!!! :thumb
I used to do stints of night duty....Be up all day.....work and be up all next day/or maybe 2 hours sleep if working next night...... Never wanted to make a career working that shift!!...True if you keep busy it's OK...I tried not to sit down for too long...Well working in a big major hospital...things were never dull for long...and always good to have lots of things ready....
Even now I don't find myself going to bed before mid-night...sort of gets a habit...
pyr0 路
i think my major problem is that i like being a night owle but i also like to get up for the early surf :P
pyr0 路
hey this is the 1000th post YAY 馃榾馃榾馃榾馃榾馃榾馃榾 in this thread :P
jenz58 路
:party:beer:party
*jenz whispers a quiet Wah Hooooooo!*
......I'd hate for this thread to be cut...imagine how many posts each that would be!!!馃槈
Better not draw attention to ourselves now.....:tree
pyr0 路
damn if this was cut i would be under 1000 AGAIN and so would Robo 馃檨 na they camnt do that to him again :P
splittychick 路
Yeeehaaahhhhhh..........................we made it......:bounce:bounce