Yesterday we finally picked up our 71 1300 beetle (yes, the one I have been bugging you all with my questions over the last few weeks). So she's finally home. Problem is, we already had "her" name lined up, then when we finally picked it up - was told it's a boy!! (Is she the first beetle to undergo a sex change??)
Anyway, it's moss green, cream interior - (linings etc so clean - still like new). Original paint work in excellent condition (minus one or two stone chips and some wear on the inside door pillar where seatbelt has scratched it).
But now it's time for a bit of 'sexing up' - maybe some chrome accessories or something?? What do ya reckon?? Just a bit scared to put 'holes' in her.
We love her (him??)- will post some pics when I get them....
But look out, I will probably have hundreds of more questions now....
CB Hotdog & Gazza
pyr0 路
chrome is good 馃檪 lowering is also good 馃槈 oooo polished wheels like empis are very goood 馃槑
barls 路
chrome is your friend
CB Hotdog 路
Yeh - I think chrom will be my friend - thinking safe at the mo - gravel guards and I like the inside door guards too.
Later, am thinking mesh visor (or is that out of time for that model?? and I really want some rear pop outs). Look out, I'll have her to within inches of being illegal soon (doubt it - just like saying it):P
CB Hotdog 路
c'mon hit me with your ideas....
Warrenm 路
This may help
10. Most VWs have a name. You may change this if you wish providing you use similar procedure to changing the name of a boat.
Select a bottle of wine, brandy, or whatever is your favourite, pour a little over the front bumper and announce the new name. You then drink the rest of bottle with friends who must also contribute a bottle to this auspicious occasion.
Warren
CB Hotdog 路
that sounds like a good idea - but can you change the sex that easy??
dragbug 路
How the hell do you tell the sex of a beetle?????
I say lower it lower than low,Bang on some accessories and enjoy everyone pointing at you,works for me.
Or go the Empi GTV look.
baby_beetle 路
yes chrome is nice but too much will make ya car look like a christmas tree
shiftyvw 路
Save your money from trinkets and spend it on a big motor! Lower it a bit if you must but go too far and it makes the car an absolute pain in the ass that you wont wont to drive.:repuke
gazza 路
Re chrome - yeh - I don't want to go too overboard with the chrome - but a few bits just to brighten her up will be nice (I think).
Re lowering it - hmmm, at first I said never, but I'm starting to consider it - just a fraction. I know it would look good - but I have no idea what's involved so who knows.....she is still too new and my mind is reeling with all the options - so everything is up for consideration.
Re a faster engine - I have asked this question before - some say drive the 1300 as is, others say bigger/faster engine!!!
gazza 路
Oops I logged off and gaz logged on to post our 'for sale' post and so I replied under his name (above).
CB Hotdog
(I don't like him posting under my name, but obviously it's OK for me to post under his :thumb
dragbug 路
Settle settle
CB Hotdog 路
settle?
dragbug 路
How bout this
CB Hotdog 路
that looks great - that's about the look I like (not too much but looks stylish).
I love the popouts and i think that is going to be a definite - what do you call the bit on the top of the windows - and what is their purpose??
What year would that be??
dragbug 路
Thats a rain deflector,you can still buy em new.
She's a 68
Warrenm 路
cbhotdogd wrote:that sounds like a good idea - but can you change the sex that easy??
How can you tell the sex of anybody now days?
Same gear- same hair and same names.
Nashos would make a difference
Warren
kodokmerahjambu 路
Standard muffler: a she
Stinger: a he
twoguns 路
that is for sure a nice ride... and definately a 'he'. too much testosterone for a lady bug.:thumb
maybe show a rear shot... 馃槈
[Edited on 25/10/2004 by twoguns]
CB Hotdog 路
Has that been lowered?? (I think it has but what would I know??). Are there "grades" of lowering - or how does it work. How much has the beetle in the pic been lowered in comparison to non-lowered???
dragbug 路
He's pretty low.
The only grades of lowering is up to you.
[Edited on 25-10-2004 by dragbug]
[Edited on 25-10-2004 by dragbug]
twoguns 路
do u know what colour he is?
Special Air Service 路
Dragbugs pics are the go,but with gravel guards F&R , and EMPI "GTV" quarter panel badges and leave off the mesh visor.Before you go down the bigger engine road I'd be upgrading the front brakes to discs(should be drums at the moment):blah
CB Hotdog 路
xcuse my ignorance - but what's Empi GTV quarter panel badges??
dragbug 路
From memory its L282 Lotus White,
Just about to paint my Bay single cab this colour.
Then fit the slammed as front beam and you know the rest
dragbug 路
grabbed one from my top draw,
lets hope it scans ok...
[Edited on 26-10-2004 by dragbug]
[Edited on 26-10-2004 by dragbug]
ruckus 路
damn that just about exactly what we're aiming at!
Wish I could get away with a daily driver that low but I doubt it
gazza 路
Thanks Dragbug - you're on the ball - obviously it's a badge - but what does it represent??
dragbug 路
Empi made enhancements for the bugs.
This was like putting a "HSV" badge on a commodore for them.
AARRGGHH cant believe i said commodore!
Argh said it again.
Basicly to let other bug drivers know they had a bug with nice flashy accessories.
gazza 路
Special Air Service said to get some f&r gravel guards and one of these badges - not that I'm racing off to get the badges - but would it be like false advertising to put them on if you don;t have the 'foresaid fancy accessories (or gravel guards only).
Just interested in more about when you would display this badge - or does anyone put it on if they get hold of it regardless???
dragbug 路
If people can get em they usaully put them on.
I will email you a couple of original pics of Full Empi Acc,cars.
Then you can choose what you like and dont like.
gazza 路
thanks dude - that'd be great. IWe still in 'ideas' stage so good to get a feel of what's out there and available before we start the 'sex up'. Love the window sill things on that pic that you posted on this thread - and the pop outs (exie I imagine??).
I'm thinking gravel guards & pop outs at this stage. Think I'm going off the visor(?) and louvres(?). Like the understated look but something eye catching at the same time....