Hi All,
I thought that I would post what she looked like before I stripped her down completely........
[ Edited on 25-7-2007 by MattY-64 ]
MattY-64 ·
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BLUE_62 ·
Looking forward to watching the transformation.
🙂
Can we have a "current stage photo too"?
Keep up the good work. 😎
🙂
Can we have a "current stage photo too"?
Keep up the good work. 😎
MattY-64 ·
Sure no worries, this is what it looks like at the moment:
MattY-64 ·
Sorry problems with image (too large I think).....try again:
MattY-64 ·
and ....
MattY-64 ·
So far I have done the following:
The pan was sandblasted and powder coated
the front beam, arms, rear swing arms, rear torsion cover plates, pedal assembly and crap loads more has all been sandblasted and powder coated...all have been done using an undercoat powdercoat and then a top coat....I wasn't too happy with the arms (shouldn't have gooten them done) have to be reallly carefull when you have to tighten up nuts around powdercoat as the pressure cracks it as it is soo brittle (but it is hard so that is ok)
I have had the original wheels powdercoated as well (it was the cheaper option) the front is 13 and the rear 14....looks very nice with the hub caps.....i want to get them chromed but too expensive.....maybe my next set will be better....
I did the brakes up myself as well......it is all the original stuff just all cleaned up....40 years of brake dust and crap really takes its toll..
I haven't bled them yet....
It took me about a month of on and off to clean up the trans and box...there was alot of old grease, mud, etc....i took the trans appart and panted it all then put in new gaskets and re torqued it all......did the same to the steering box...I bough a set of coil over shocks, but I only added them to the rear.....I did up the front ones instead....
The body is in the shop...but my uncle helped me remove most of the rust and then it when to get sandblasted and powdercoated undercoat and now it is in the shop....all the other body panel have had the same treatment...
Its taken me about two years so far...hopefully it will be finished next year......i am going with all new rubbers, turn lens etc.....
I am going to use drop spindles at the front with a notch drop at the rear....i will probably go the 1916 engine (build it myself) and a heavy duty cluch of some kind.... I hav got am empi quicl shifter already and am looking into a flat 4 wooden steering wheel and large tacho (rice it up a bit) i was even thinking harnesses....it is only going to be a two seater...
Any thoughts.......
Suggestions welcome.....
Cheers
Matt.
The pan was sandblasted and powder coated
the front beam, arms, rear swing arms, rear torsion cover plates, pedal assembly and crap loads more has all been sandblasted and powder coated...all have been done using an undercoat powdercoat and then a top coat....I wasn't too happy with the arms (shouldn't have gooten them done) have to be reallly carefull when you have to tighten up nuts around powdercoat as the pressure cracks it as it is soo brittle (but it is hard so that is ok)
I have had the original wheels powdercoated as well (it was the cheaper option) the front is 13 and the rear 14....looks very nice with the hub caps.....i want to get them chromed but too expensive.....maybe my next set will be better....
I did the brakes up myself as well......it is all the original stuff just all cleaned up....40 years of brake dust and crap really takes its toll..
I haven't bled them yet....
It took me about a month of on and off to clean up the trans and box...there was alot of old grease, mud, etc....i took the trans appart and panted it all then put in new gaskets and re torqued it all......did the same to the steering box...I bough a set of coil over shocks, but I only added them to the rear.....I did up the front ones instead....
The body is in the shop...but my uncle helped me remove most of the rust and then it when to get sandblasted and powdercoated undercoat and now it is in the shop....all the other body panel have had the same treatment...
Its taken me about two years so far...hopefully it will be finished next year......i am going with all new rubbers, turn lens etc.....
I am going to use drop spindles at the front with a notch drop at the rear....i will probably go the 1916 engine (build it myself) and a heavy duty cluch of some kind.... I hav got am empi quicl shifter already and am looking into a flat 4 wooden steering wheel and large tacho (rice it up a bit) i was even thinking harnesses....it is only going to be a two seater...
Any thoughts.......
Suggestions welcome.....
Cheers
Matt.
MattY-64 ·
Hi All,
It has been a long time coming but I am finally back on the progress road!!!!
Here are some pics of the transformation so far.
Matt.
It has been a long time coming but I am finally back on the progress road!!!!
Here are some pics of the transformation so far.
Matt.
MattY-64 ·
And one from the rear...
MattY-64 ·
And one from the side....
MattY-64 ·
Well last night I did some more work, while listening to the footy on the radio. I loosely fitted up the fenders.
The bug has yet to go back to the shop to have its final coat but I think that it is looking pretty good at the moment.
It is riding very high, (mostly because there is no weight in it), but that will be solved with drop spindles and by lowering the rear a notch once I get it completely rebuilt.
Its starting to look like a bug again......finally.
I should have the boot lid and deck lid on by the end of the week but will have to see what happens.
The bug has yet to go back to the shop to have its final coat but I think that it is looking pretty good at the moment.
It is riding very high, (mostly because there is no weight in it), but that will be solved with drop spindles and by lowering the rear a notch once I get it completely rebuilt.
Its starting to look like a bug again......finally.
I should have the boot lid and deck lid on by the end of the week but will have to see what happens.
MattY-64 ·
And one of the rear
Brad ·
Looks good..
MattY-64 ·
Hi All,
Well I finally got off my backside and got her to the paint stage. She is on the way back to the panel shop to be finished off and the doors fitted, etc. Been a bit busy with cleaning a new house and work so the progress is slow. I don't know how Dasdubber does it (and to perfection at the same time!!!!).
Anyways I hope to have her on the road by the end of the year so I had better pull my finger out I suppose.
Well I thought that I would attach the transport pic so you can all see what see looks like now....
Cheers,
Matt.
Well I finally got off my backside and got her to the paint stage. She is on the way back to the panel shop to be finished off and the doors fitted, etc. Been a bit busy with cleaning a new house and work so the progress is slow. I don't know how Dasdubber does it (and to perfection at the same time!!!!).
Anyways I hope to have her on the road by the end of the year so I had better pull my finger out I suppose.
Well I thought that I would attach the transport pic so you can all see what see looks like now....
Cheers,
Matt.
MattY-64 ·
And another for good measure....
MattY-64 ·
Hi All,
Well I can finally update this thread with some new shots. I have finally got the dub back from the paint shop. Soon to upadte its reassembly as I progress.
Anyways, here are some pics.
Well I can finally update this thread with some new shots. I have finally got the dub back from the paint shop. Soon to upadte its reassembly as I progress.
Anyways, here are some pics.
MattY-64 ·
And from the back:
mad_dan ·
Very nice, that colour looks fantastic
nbturbo ·
Looking very nice.You will have to really give that finger a tug to get it finished on time.When I started mine back in'00-I wanted it finished B4 Xmas last year-it looks like it still won't be done by this Xmas,and maybe not even in time for the National Bug in over next Easter.
Dasdubber ·
Great stuff Matty - it certainly is nice to start reassembling bits that are all clean and new rather than going through the motions scraping off grease and crud. Keep the updates coming!
helbus ·
That is ace :thumb
bond ·
veeeeeeeery nice colour!!!! love it !
nick
nick
MattY-64 ·
Thanks for all the support everyone,
The colour may put me in the bad books though as it is not a VW colour. It is actually a FORD colour named VELOCITY.
It does look great though. I am not sure if the pictures do it justice as it is a little lighter and more metallic in the flesh.
And so the journey begins to re-assemble the girl!
Cheers.
Matt.
The colour may put me in the bad books though as it is not a VW colour. It is actually a FORD colour named VELOCITY.
It does look great though. I am not sure if the pictures do it justice as it is a little lighter and more metallic in the flesh.
And so the journey begins to re-assemble the girl!
Cheers.
Matt.
helbus ·
Believe it or not, Fleur's Beetle is a Ford colour?
It will make it easy if you ever have to get any touch up work done one day, as there is a straightforward colour formula.
It will make it easy if you ever have to get any touch up work done one day, as there is a straightforward colour formula.
MattY-64 ·
Well it has been a while since I have updated this thread, partly because the finger is still partly inserted!!!:P I have been real busy at work so haven't had all that much time or motivation to do anything on the old girl. Plus over the Christmas break I was repairing a friends car, nasty job that one!
Anyways so far I have polished up all the flash bits and started to put them all back on. Fitted the door catches and handles, etc. The doors now sit beautifully (just have to put the rubbers on) Cleaned up all the wiring and put it all back in. The main wiring harness that goes up over the passenger side is a real pain in the a%$& to put in! Took me a few attempts and lots of swearing to get that back in.
Next I will fit up the boot and deck lid, then finish wiring it all up. I still have a large list of things that have to be done, but that is the fun of it I expect.
Anyways, here are a few more pics.
Matt.
Anyways so far I have polished up all the flash bits and started to put them all back on. Fitted the door catches and handles, etc. The doors now sit beautifully (just have to put the rubbers on) Cleaned up all the wiring and put it all back in. The main wiring harness that goes up over the passenger side is a real pain in the a%$& to put in! Took me a few attempts and lots of swearing to get that back in.
Next I will fit up the boot and deck lid, then finish wiring it all up. I still have a large list of things that have to be done, but that is the fun of it I expect.
Anyways, here are a few more pics.
Matt.
MattY-64 ·
And another...
MattY-64 ·
One more for good measure..
oval TOFU ·
So clean.... so good... keep it up and pull it out! Don't keep it inserted😂
Der Kafer Trieber ·
Looks great matty, no worries on the colour love it, infact i was going to paint a ''69 bug the same colour and add plenty of bling!:thumb:thumb
DIY-DUB ·
nice bug, 1st time ive seen this thread, looks great, nice to see another hot ippy dub being built👍
1303 ·
Awesome car and the colour looks wild. I like how you kept the chrome trim , great contrast.
Cheers Paul.
Cheers Paul.
MattY-64 ·
Thanks guys,
Fitted up the boot latch etc on the weekend. All works well, it just doesn't sit completely to my liking, but functions all the same.
Over the last couple of nights I removed the front beam and I am taking it over to get adjusters installed! It is one major pain in the backside taking it out for the second time!
While it is out I am planning on swapping out the brake master cylinder with a dual I got from the Gold Coast swap meet. It was spotted by 063dub, so a big thank you for the heads up. I am going discs all round so this is a must have.
Also need to put the new bush in for the gear selector.
Once all the front is sorted out I will move on to the back and set the ride height and install the camber compenstator that I have picked up. So in a couple of weeks she should be sitting alot lower to the tarmac with discs all round!
Once the ride height is sorted it is on to the wiring, final fitting of the guards, seats, steering wheel and boss, semi cage, door mechanisms and lastly the engine.....still a heck of a lot to do!
Will update with some pics later.
cheer,
Matt.
[ Edited on 30-1-2006 by MattY-64 ]
Fitted up the boot latch etc on the weekend. All works well, it just doesn't sit completely to my liking, but functions all the same.
Over the last couple of nights I removed the front beam and I am taking it over to get adjusters installed! It is one major pain in the backside taking it out for the second time!
While it is out I am planning on swapping out the brake master cylinder with a dual I got from the Gold Coast swap meet. It was spotted by 063dub, so a big thank you for the heads up. I am going discs all round so this is a must have.
Also need to put the new bush in for the gear selector.
Once all the front is sorted out I will move on to the back and set the ride height and install the camber compenstator that I have picked up. So in a couple of weeks she should be sitting alot lower to the tarmac with discs all round!
Once the ride height is sorted it is on to the wiring, final fitting of the guards, seats, steering wheel and boss, semi cage, door mechanisms and lastly the engine.....still a heck of a lot to do!
Will update with some pics later.
cheer,
Matt.
[ Edited on 30-1-2006 by MattY-64 ]
MattY-64 ·
Hi all,
It has been a while since I have updated this. Should get the beam back this week and then it is full steam ahead.
Been away on work and lack of funds (happens when you get married!) so progress is slow at the moment. Once the beam comes back I will reinstall with front discs, install front guards and lights, still working out the master cylinder for final brake bleed etc. Then it is on to the rear ride height and disc installation.
So as usual lots ahead of me.
Will keep updated with pics.
Cheers,
Matt.
It has been a while since I have updated this. Should get the beam back this week and then it is full steam ahead.
Been away on work and lack of funds (happens when you get married!) so progress is slow at the moment. Once the beam comes back I will reinstall with front discs, install front guards and lights, still working out the master cylinder for final brake bleed etc. Then it is on to the rear ride height and disc installation.
So as usual lots ahead of me.
Will keep updated with pics.
Cheers,
Matt.
MattY-64 ·
Ok had some time to work on the old girl, got the front end installed along with the daul brake master, etc. Front disc are on and the ride height is as low as the adjustable beam will let it go.
Working on the rear now, and I may have to go back and have a second look at the front (in the pics I have taken there looks to be massive + camber which is not what I want so may have to go back and redo the shims!).
Having some difficulties with the rear discs so will work on the ride height first.....
Anyways here are some new pics finally.
Matt.
Working on the rear now, and I may have to go back and have a second look at the front (in the pics I have taken there looks to be massive + camber which is not what I want so may have to go back and redo the shims!).
Having some difficulties with the rear discs so will work on the ride height first.....
Anyways here are some new pics finally.
Matt.
MattY-64 ·
And one from the front.....
ColumBUS ·
looks like we have another pretty blue bug on our hands!
MattY-64 ·
Well i pulled all the cooling tin of the 1200. Am looking at doing it up and wacking it in the bug to get it on the road. Then I will look at the larger capacity engine. Was thinking that if the price of fuel keeps going the way it is that I might be sticking with the 1200! (will use it as a spare anyways) Am also looking at using a GT Starlet turbo on it (1.3l) that should give it a pit more punch and spool up at lower revs (as the 1200 is not a rev happy engine).
Also putting all the wiring back in the car. Just making sure that I have it all correct before I make it all neat and tidy. So far I have cleaned the entire harness, but there are still some bastardizations (from previous owner swapping to 12v) that I need to fix but will make sure that I have it all wired correctly first.
Also putting all the wiring back in the car. Just making sure that I have it all correct before I make it all neat and tidy. So far I have cleaned the entire harness, but there are still some bastardizations (from previous owner swapping to 12v) that I need to fix but will make sure that I have it all wired correctly first.
MattY-64 ·
And one of the 1200......
MattY-64 ·
Well the spaggetti western wiring is nearly all complete and tidy. Just have to install a new flasher unit and the wiper switch and mechanism, oh and the headlights.
Tested each circuit and all seems to be working well so far. The wiring circuits in the Haynes workshop manual are very informative, except for a few small issues.
I did learn something though, next time I will remove the boot lid, because boot lid + low sitting bug + tall man = very sore back (too much bending).
Not sure how I am going to wire up the extra guages and tacho. I am thinking about following the same route as the original harness, however remembering the pain that I went through to get that back in, I might go through the passenger heater channel instead. Not sure yet.
Progress seems slow at the moment, but lack on $ and work are hampering my efforts. Maybe the end of the year will see the tyres hit the road. Time will tell.
Anyways I have another couple of pictures.
Matt.
[ Edited on 11-5-2006 by MattY-64 ]
Tested each circuit and all seems to be working well so far. The wiring circuits in the Haynes workshop manual are very informative, except for a few small issues.
I did learn something though, next time I will remove the boot lid, because boot lid + low sitting bug + tall man = very sore back (too much bending).
Not sure how I am going to wire up the extra guages and tacho. I am thinking about following the same route as the original harness, however remembering the pain that I went through to get that back in, I might go through the passenger heater channel instead. Not sure yet.
Progress seems slow at the moment, but lack on $ and work are hampering my efforts. Maybe the end of the year will see the tyres hit the road. Time will tell.
Anyways I have another couple of pictures.
Matt.
[ Edited on 11-5-2006 by MattY-64 ]
empi ·
Take out the coil over shocks before you lower it , these usually jack up cars some what.
They are always handy to have, if yo slamm yo car and needs to raise it quickly bang in the coil overs and heypresto 4wd height.
empi
They are always handy to have, if yo slamm yo car and needs to raise it quickly bang in the coil overs and heypresto 4wd height.
empi
MattY-64 ·
empi,
The coilover shocks were removed when I lowered the bug. They will be up for sale once I get myself sorted. Going to go lowered koni or KYG. Have set the rear ride height, however without an engine in place the ride still looks rather high, once engine is in and a quick trip round the block it should settle down to a much lower stance.
Will have to wait and see though, may have to reset the torsion bars again.
The coilover shocks were removed when I lowered the bug. They will be up for sale once I get myself sorted. Going to go lowered koni or KYG. Have set the rear ride height, however without an engine in place the ride still looks rather high, once engine is in and a quick trip round the block it should settle down to a much lower stance.
Will have to wait and see though, may have to reset the torsion bars again.
oval TOFU ·
try to drive over some speed humps to 'stretch out' the torsoin bars to help them settle down faster...
MattY-64 ·
Hi all,
Just a quick update. I have been collecting numerous parts to get further along with my project. Other than that I have not acheived too much. I am sorting out the doors, with new window channel felts and all required rubbers etc. I also got myself a few steering wheels off ebay. Am going to see which one is best.
Anywyas here are a few more pics to keep you interested hehe....
[ Edited on 8-7-2006 by MattY-64 ]
Just a quick update. I have been collecting numerous parts to get further along with my project. Other than that I have not acheived too much. I am sorting out the doors, with new window channel felts and all required rubbers etc. I also got myself a few steering wheels off ebay. Am going to see which one is best.
Anywyas here are a few more pics to keep you interested hehe....
[ Edited on 8-7-2006 by MattY-64 ]
lunar_c ·
Your car is just tempting me to get a bug and play around with it.
It's a beautiful job you've done there mate!
Regards,
Ben
It's a beautiful job you've done there mate!
Regards,
Ben
MattY-64 ·
Thans Ben,
I have a few more installments coming soon. I have purchased some SAAS fixed race seats, a SAAS 14" and a SAAS 15" steering wheel, and my mate has given me a starlet 1.3 litre starlet turbo and 5" tacho.
Will put picks up of new (second hand parts) soon. I have progress some more too, got the passenger side window and small vent window in on the weekend, steering wheel fitted with new boss kit (got horn working with correct wiring etc) cleaned up and painted up the wipers (quick job as will need to change to a 2 speed soon).
So slowly comming along, trying to get everything back together before the end of the year and then I will probably drop in a motor for rego whilst built up a turbo engine.
Anyways thanks again. You shouldn't hold back, there are plenty out there to save and tinker with, and definately are fun to work on.
Matt.
[ Edited on 11-9-2006 by MattY-64 ]
[ Edited on 11-9-2006 by MattY-64 ]
I have a few more installments coming soon. I have purchased some SAAS fixed race seats, a SAAS 14" and a SAAS 15" steering wheel, and my mate has given me a starlet 1.3 litre starlet turbo and 5" tacho.
Will put picks up of new (second hand parts) soon. I have progress some more too, got the passenger side window and small vent window in on the weekend, steering wheel fitted with new boss kit (got horn working with correct wiring etc) cleaned up and painted up the wipers (quick job as will need to change to a 2 speed soon).
So slowly comming along, trying to get everything back together before the end of the year and then I will probably drop in a motor for rego whilst built up a turbo engine.
Anyways thanks again. You shouldn't hold back, there are plenty out there to save and tinker with, and definately are fun to work on.
Matt.
[ Edited on 11-9-2006 by MattY-64 ]
[ Edited on 11-9-2006 by MattY-64 ]
MattY-64 ·
....
whatnow ·
your car is looking really nice.... love the colour.
bugluv ·
very nice!!
MattY-64 ·
OK, I have fitted the drivers side window and quater vent, after much swearing and pain of my big fingers, i got it all together. The drivers side window is much tighter thjan the passangers for some reason. They usually say that the second attempt turns out better, but I think that my first window was better.
I have a few questions about the lift channel, but i will keep them in the tech sectioin.
I basically have all the parts now so it is just a process of putting everything back together, but I am having some troubles with the wiper mechanism, but I will sort it out.
I took a few more shots to keep myself interested, so here they are.....
[ Edited on 25-9-2006 by MattY-64 ]
I have a few questions about the lift channel, but i will keep them in the tech sectioin.
I basically have all the parts now so it is just a process of putting everything back together, but I am having some troubles with the wiper mechanism, but I will sort it out.
I took a few more shots to keep myself interested, so here they are.....
[ Edited on 25-9-2006 by MattY-64 ]
MattY-64 ·
Well last night I got my dad to keep me fit up the windscreen. I think for a first attempt we did a terrific job, no rips in the rubber or anything, but there was a few choice words after our first attempt when the rubber came off the glass and was all slippery from the soapy water we were using.
So after about 2 and a half hours work, which included fitting the rubber to the glass, then working in the flash trim (which is a very big pain), and then two attempts at fitting the windscreen it is now installed. I was very excited until I noticed one thing.
Yep you guessed it, I have put it in back to front! Not going to take it out and change it back as I am slack and I think that it would probably end up worse, instead I hear that you can get some glass polish? to polish up the now inside surface of the windscreen.
If anyone knows of this can they tell me the product? Otherwise I will just drop by a glass place when she is on the road and get it done professionaly.
Will post some pics later.
Cheers,
Matt.
So after about 2 and a half hours work, which included fitting the rubber to the glass, then working in the flash trim (which is a very big pain), and then two attempts at fitting the windscreen it is now installed. I was very excited until I noticed one thing.
Yep you guessed it, I have put it in back to front! Not going to take it out and change it back as I am slack and I think that it would probably end up worse, instead I hear that you can get some glass polish? to polish up the now inside surface of the windscreen.
If anyone knows of this can they tell me the product? Otherwise I will just drop by a glass place when she is on the road and get it done professionaly.
Will post some pics later.
Cheers,
Matt.
greenman ·
Hmmmmm.
Does that mean your wipers are now on the inside????
Only joking. Car looks great. Wots your end choice of tyre wheel combo, or wot would you really want?
Does that mean your wipers are now on the inside????
Only joking. Car looks great. Wots your end choice of tyre wheel combo, or wot would you really want?
MattY-64 ·
Hi Cal68,
Well after 40years of wiper usage the swirl marks are sitting on the surface of the glass so you could nearly swear that the wipers were inside! hehe nah its not that bad, just plays on your mind, but no too much. the swirls are going to be there where it is inside out or not so not too worried.
Tyre and wheel combo....well my missus tells me that I need to get some mags of some description, BRMs are nice. However I really like the deep dish rear look, so not sure.
At the moment it sits on 185/70 R 13 on the front and 205/70 R14 on the back. I like the larger wheel look at the back. So time will tell and ofcourse the other factory also....money.
Cheers,
Matt.
Well after 40years of wiper usage the swirl marks are sitting on the surface of the glass so you could nearly swear that the wipers were inside! hehe nah its not that bad, just plays on your mind, but no too much. the swirls are going to be there where it is inside out or not so not too worried.
Tyre and wheel combo....well my missus tells me that I need to get some mags of some description, BRMs are nice. However I really like the deep dish rear look, so not sure.
At the moment it sits on 185/70 R 13 on the front and 205/70 R14 on the back. I like the larger wheel look at the back. So time will tell and ofcourse the other factory also....money.
Cheers,
Matt.
greenman ·
Great to sse the girls getting a look in. Even if it is just an opinion. Have you seen those 17"BRMs. They'd be phat.
MattY-64 ·
I thought that I would give everyone an update on my very slow progress......
I had some time off work and finished off a few odds and ends.
I have customized an old two speed wiper with a push button in it to run the wiper squirt. I got a wiper squirt motor from super cheap and fitter it to the end of the ash tray, (i don't smoke so that will never be used anyways!). I then got some yard irrigation tubing (original tubing is worth an arm and a leg!) and fited it all up to the bottle and the spray director.....
i have done all the wiring and checked it with a meter, so that is looking good....
all the windows, windscreens etc are all installed, not having much of an interia (eventually i want to race this car in sprints so trying to keep it as light as possible)
i have a big hole in the dash (done by previous owner) and i didn't think about it until after i painted it, so my plan is to wire in a round hazard button, seeing at the dub doesn't have one.
i have a radio block off plate, but justing painting that black for now, cash is limited (after you get married)...
I have fitted all the rear engine bay rubbers, they where a bit of a pain....
I have also fitted the rear discs (had issues as they were for long axel and i only have short, so they were machined down 15mm). i did a bit of an art job on the metal piping though, lines to the calipers are different so i had to mould/bend it up a bit, but all is fitted.
so all four corners have discs now! yipeeeee
i have gone over the front end again and rechecked all the torque settings, and i have figured out my single brake resivor to dual master cylinder system.
basically i got a plastic T from supercheap and areldited it to the end of the single resivour output. I have then fiberglassed around the join to strengthen it up, doesn't look pretty but i am hoping that it will do the job. It might not work well when i get it on the road, if so i will try a different approach.
I have also started stripping the single port 1200....
here are a couple of pics to keep you interested
[ Edited on 13-11-2006 by MattY-64 ]
I had some time off work and finished off a few odds and ends.
I have customized an old two speed wiper with a push button in it to run the wiper squirt. I got a wiper squirt motor from super cheap and fitter it to the end of the ash tray, (i don't smoke so that will never be used anyways!). I then got some yard irrigation tubing (original tubing is worth an arm and a leg!) and fited it all up to the bottle and the spray director.....
i have done all the wiring and checked it with a meter, so that is looking good....
all the windows, windscreens etc are all installed, not having much of an interia (eventually i want to race this car in sprints so trying to keep it as light as possible)
i have a big hole in the dash (done by previous owner) and i didn't think about it until after i painted it, so my plan is to wire in a round hazard button, seeing at the dub doesn't have one.
i have a radio block off plate, but justing painting that black for now, cash is limited (after you get married)...
I have fitted all the rear engine bay rubbers, they where a bit of a pain....
I have also fitted the rear discs (had issues as they were for long axel and i only have short, so they were machined down 15mm). i did a bit of an art job on the metal piping though, lines to the calipers are different so i had to mould/bend it up a bit, but all is fitted.
so all four corners have discs now! yipeeeee
i have gone over the front end again and rechecked all the torque settings, and i have figured out my single brake resivor to dual master cylinder system.
basically i got a plastic T from supercheap and areldited it to the end of the single resivour output. I have then fiberglassed around the join to strengthen it up, doesn't look pretty but i am hoping that it will do the job. It might not work well when i get it on the road, if so i will try a different approach.
I have also started stripping the single port 1200....
here are a couple of pics to keep you interested
[ Edited on 13-11-2006 by MattY-64 ]
MattY-64 ·
and some more....i almost forgot, my wife has named the bug......
Super Grover......
at the moment it is just blue, but hopefully one day it will fly (pun intend :P)
[ Edited on 13-11-2006 by MattY-64 ]
Super Grover......
at the moment it is just blue, but hopefully one day it will fly (pun intend :P)
[ Edited on 13-11-2006 by MattY-64 ]
Spellbound ·
Hey Matt...
Im newish to this forum and the VW scene, and I find your thread pretty inspiring, probably because I can relate to your story a bit. I have a 76 Bug that I am restoring (my first one) and so far not a lot has happened because, you guessed it, money has been tight. She's off getting a new floor at the moment, so when I get her back Im keen to get in and get dirty. Even so, it has been frustrating not being able to see much of a change in the car yet - I guess your thread just goes to show that even though it could take ages to get little things done, the end result is well worth the wait. Top stuff. Will be checking back on your progress.
Oh, like everyone else - LOVE the colour!!
Cheers
Tim
Im newish to this forum and the VW scene, and I find your thread pretty inspiring, probably because I can relate to your story a bit. I have a 76 Bug that I am restoring (my first one) and so far not a lot has happened because, you guessed it, money has been tight. She's off getting a new floor at the moment, so when I get her back Im keen to get in and get dirty. Even so, it has been frustrating not being able to see much of a change in the car yet - I guess your thread just goes to show that even though it could take ages to get little things done, the end result is well worth the wait. Top stuff. Will be checking back on your progress.
Oh, like everyone else - LOVE the colour!!
Cheers
Tim
Joel ·
hey Matt
wiring up a hazard switch in an older vw can be a bit of a chore but as an alternative, i know u dont smoke but why not put a ciggi lighter socket in there
i'd bet thats what the hole was for anyway and theyre great for phone chargers and mp3 players etc
-Joel
wiring up a hazard switch in an older vw can be a bit of a chore but as an alternative, i know u dont smoke but why not put a ciggi lighter socket in there
i'd bet thats what the hole was for anyway and theyre great for phone chargers and mp3 players etc
-Joel
MattY-64 ·
Hi Joel,
Yes the hazard wiring is alittle time consuming and tedious, but because i want to do sprints in it I think that it may be a requirement? not sure about that one, also will be safer on the road. The wiring isn't really all that hard, it is just tedious, i have attached a very, very poor drawing that i just did in paint.......can anyone see any holes in my plans??
Matt.
Yes the hazard wiring is alittle time consuming and tedious, but because i want to do sprints in it I think that it may be a requirement? not sure about that one, also will be safer on the road. The wiring isn't really all that hard, it is just tedious, i have attached a very, very poor drawing that i just did in paint.......can anyone see any holes in my plans??
Matt.
MattY-64 ·
Must have lost some of the posts when the server was swapped over -
So far I have all glass in, all wiring in, rear fenders on ready to be secured, front fender on, brakes ready for bleeding, seat rails nearly modified for race seats......
Here is a qick pic,
Cheers,
Matt.
So far I have all glass in, all wiring in, rear fenders on ready to be secured, front fender on, brakes ready for bleeding, seat rails nearly modified for race seats......
Here is a qick pic,
Cheers,
Matt.
MattY-64 ·
Well not too much more progress, we just got a puppy so I have been a little distracted.
I have got the brakes bleed (sore arm from all the pumping!), i put all the wheels back on to give me some more motivation, i can roll it around now, am still sorting out the running boards, fitted them up, but will do some work on them before i leave them there for good.
Not much left to do really, engine, seats and seat belts and other little things then it will be on the road.
Anyways here is a snap shot for you all....
Cheers,
Matt.
I have got the brakes bleed (sore arm from all the pumping!), i put all the wheels back on to give me some more motivation, i can roll it around now, am still sorting out the running boards, fitted them up, but will do some work on them before i leave them there for good.
Not much left to do really, engine, seats and seat belts and other little things then it will be on the road.
Anyways here is a snap shot for you all....
Cheers,
Matt.
68AutoBug ·
Your Beetle looks good Matt...
I just read thru all the posts....
I wouldn't have re used the shatter type safety glass windscreen in Your Beetle.....
I bought a laminated windscreen for My 68 Beetle, and i do have a few shatter type safety glass windscreens but I wouldn't use them... they are illegal too... in NSW..
and they break very easily with stones...
other than that, great job..
thanks for the pics...
[mine took nearly 10 years to restore... lol ]
cheers
Lee Noonan
http://community.webshots.com/user/vw68autobug
I just read thru all the posts....
I wouldn't have re used the shatter type safety glass windscreen in Your Beetle.....
I bought a laminated windscreen for My 68 Beetle, and i do have a few shatter type safety glass windscreens but I wouldn't use them... they are illegal too... in NSW..
and they break very easily with stones...
other than that, great job..
thanks for the pics...
[mine took nearly 10 years to restore... lol ]
cheers
Lee Noonan
http://community.webshots.com/user/vw68autobug
MattY-64 ·
Its been a while since I have given everyone an update on my project.
Well so far I have purchased a 2nd hand 1600tp from BrisDubba.
I have sorted out my seat rails for the fixed seats. They just need to get sand blasted and painted.
I did have the brakes bled but my resivor setup went foul on me, so i am haivng another look at it. Also looking at making the tubing a larger diameter out of the resivor.
I have also routed some more wires through the standard stop for etra guages, tacho etc.
Just need to get off my back side and get things moving, but sadly work is a bit made at the moment...
Matt.
Will update with pics soon.......
Well so far I have purchased a 2nd hand 1600tp from BrisDubba.
I have sorted out my seat rails for the fixed seats. They just need to get sand blasted and painted.
I did have the brakes bled but my resivor setup went foul on me, so i am haivng another look at it. Also looking at making the tubing a larger diameter out of the resivor.
I have also routed some more wires through the standard stop for etra guages, tacho etc.
Just need to get off my back side and get things moving, but sadly work is a bit made at the moment...
Matt.
Will update with pics soon.......
MattY-64 ·
Well I have got myself a 1600tp engine, thanks to Brisdubba, just have to get the tinware and carbi sorted and i will have a trial fit up.
The brake fluid resivour idea that i had can to a halt after i bled the brakes and let it sit for a while. The fluid ate through the bonding that i used and started to weep out. luckily i caught it in time. I also found that the tubing that can out of the resivour was to small in diameter so i have come up with another brain wave. I am going to fiber-glass it this time and see how i go, last resort is to knock up a aluminium one and use brass taps, but i'll try all avenus first.
i got some plates welded onto the seat frames and fitted up my fixed buckets. just need to get the frames cleaned and painted and then they will get fitted.
Still lots to do, and i can't do anything at the moment as i am half way around the world, so i am waiting in anticipation to get it finished and fired up.
Soon hopefully though.....
Matt.
thought i would throw up some snaps of my pup as she has been distracting me lately, obedience school, etc
these are when she was a 6 weeks....(3/4 red kelpie, 1/4 red cattle)
[ Edited on 2-6-2007 by MattY-64 ]
[ Edited on 2-6-2007 by MattY-64 ]
The brake fluid resivour idea that i had can to a halt after i bled the brakes and let it sit for a while. The fluid ate through the bonding that i used and started to weep out. luckily i caught it in time. I also found that the tubing that can out of the resivour was to small in diameter so i have come up with another brain wave. I am going to fiber-glass it this time and see how i go, last resort is to knock up a aluminium one and use brass taps, but i'll try all avenus first.
i got some plates welded onto the seat frames and fitted up my fixed buckets. just need to get the frames cleaned and painted and then they will get fitted.
Still lots to do, and i can't do anything at the moment as i am half way around the world, so i am waiting in anticipation to get it finished and fired up.
Soon hopefully though.....
Matt.
thought i would throw up some snaps of my pup as she has been distracting me lately, obedience school, etc
these are when she was a 6 weeks....(3/4 red kelpie, 1/4 red cattle)
[ Edited on 2-6-2007 by MattY-64 ]
[ Edited on 2-6-2007 by MattY-64 ]
sinecure ·
OMG, so adorable I no longer care about anything to do with cars.
MattY-64 ·
Slow progress, but seats are in!!!!
New stainless steel brake resivor with 8mm fitting for dual master.
engine comming along, just need to clean up tinware and sort out carby.
Matt.
New stainless steel brake resivor with 8mm fitting for dual master.
engine comming along, just need to clean up tinware and sort out carby.
Matt.
MattY-64 ·
She wants out of the garage..........
bond ·
mate. looks tough sitting there! well done
nick
nick
MattY-64 ·
I thought that I would update my progress....
MattY-64 ·
more...
Nickster ·
love the paint effect, looks almost like dust 😵💫
MattY-64 ·
Yep that is probably about 4 years worth of dust.....
Recently seperated, so now I have more money and time to spend on her, this year will be the year that i finish it.
Cheers,
Matt.
Recently seperated, so now I have more money and time to spend on her, this year will be the year that i finish it.
Cheers,
Matt.
MattY-64 ·
Here is some really poor footage of a startup...shot on my old digital camera.
MattY-64 ·
OK here are some ore snap shots that i took this morning.
Got the throttle setup yesterday, so i fitted it after work. Drove it out of the garage this morning and turned it around......
It seems to pull well with the new clutch, it is just going to take a bit of learning on how to drive it. Is a bit different from the 6cyl boat anchor (TD42 Patrol) that i drive every day.
The drivers side seems to be sitting at the height that i want, but the passanger side is still a bit high. Hopefully it will sit down after i get it on the road and go over a few bumps, etc.
Got the throttle setup yesterday, so i fitted it after work. Drove it out of the garage this morning and turned it around......
It seems to pull well with the new clutch, it is just going to take a bit of learning on how to drive it. Is a bit different from the 6cyl boat anchor (TD42 Patrol) that i drive every day.
The drivers side seems to be sitting at the height that i want, but the passanger side is still a bit high. Hopefully it will sit down after i get it on the road and go over a few bumps, etc.
ian.mezz ·
I adjust my clutch so it just releases about 1inch off the floor .
MattY-64 ·
Hi All,
Well i drove the old girl out of the garage over the Easter Weekend and washed off the layer of dust.
Then my mate came over and took some out door snaps. The colour is more acturate in the photos, but there is still a fine layer of dust on the paint work.
It goes over to paint and panel to get some things fixed up soon, then to outrage motor trimmers on the gold coast to get trimmed.
might be on the road for this years warwick racing....as i have been intending for the last 3 years.....
Well i drove the old girl out of the garage over the Easter Weekend and washed off the layer of dust.
Then my mate came over and took some out door snaps. The colour is more acturate in the photos, but there is still a fine layer of dust on the paint work.
It goes over to paint and panel to get some things fixed up soon, then to outrage motor trimmers on the gold coast to get trimmed.
might be on the road for this years warwick racing....as i have been intending for the last 3 years.....
MattY-64 ·
Hi,
Long time since my last update.
I have had the interior done by Willem at Platinum Trimming on the Gold Coast, and it has come up a treat. Photos aren't the best as it is stuck in the garage with the engine out.
Caught the engine before it threw a rod, so now I am in the process of a full rebuild....
Hoping to get it to Warwick this year, but then again I said that last year....
Matt.
Long time since my last update.
I have had the interior done by Willem at Platinum Trimming on the Gold Coast, and it has come up a treat. Photos aren't the best as it is stuck in the garage with the engine out.
Caught the engine before it threw a rod, so now I am in the process of a full rebuild....
Hoping to get it to Warwick this year, but then again I said that last year....
Matt.
oldturtle22 ·
Nice work mate looks good!
gerggl ·
Awesome job .. if only 😢
MattY-64 ·
Engine rebuild nearly complete. Had to get the case line bored, the crank and rods done and new heads.....
It is a home rebuild job, switching between 3 books and the bug me videos, but I think that I have done it all to specifications....
It is running a standard cam, stroke and bore, but I decided to go with bugpack heads from the states, standard bore with 40 intake and 35 exhaust ports to help it breathe better and suppose to be slightly stronger than the stock heads.
Is going to be running the single 36 IDF webber and extractors so hopefully it will have a few more hp than stock otherwise the heavier clutch that I put in will not be worth it 😠
It is a home rebuild job, switching between 3 books and the bug me videos, but I think that I have done it all to specifications....
It is running a standard cam, stroke and bore, but I decided to go with bugpack heads from the states, standard bore with 40 intake and 35 exhaust ports to help it breathe better and suppose to be slightly stronger than the stock heads.
Is going to be running the single 36 IDF webber and extractors so hopefully it will have a few more hp than stock otherwise the heavier clutch that I put in will not be worth it 😠
DylanTheDubber ·
I Like The Stance of the car and the slightly chubby wheels and well the whole car really.
🙂
From Dylan
🙂
From Dylan
donn ·
lookn good, where's the dog?
MattY-64 ·
Big couple of days for the old girl. Mechanical check, roadworthy and dyno...... all I have to do now is to get her registered and start driving her.....
MattY-64 ·
Well I have the roadworthy and also got the old girl tuned and dynoed.
She is putting out a massive 51hp at the wheels, which isn't too bad considering it is a stock 1600tp internals, including cam, just running larger intake and exhaust valves, a single idf carb with 28 jets and a set of extractors....
I was told that it is up 11hp from a stock 1600tp which I can't complain about.....just happy that the engine didn't explode, I did rebuild it after all....
So all I have to do now is raid the bank to pay for the rego and she is finally on the road, after 10 years!!
Hopefully Santa will be good to me and it will happen all before Christmas!
She is putting out a massive 51hp at the wheels, which isn't too bad considering it is a stock 1600tp internals, including cam, just running larger intake and exhaust valves, a single idf carb with 28 jets and a set of extractors....
I was told that it is up 11hp from a stock 1600tp which I can't complain about.....just happy that the engine didn't explode, I did rebuild it after all....
So all I have to do now is raid the bank to pay for the rego and she is finally on the road, after 10 years!!
Hopefully Santa will be good to me and it will happen all before Christmas!
hellbugged ·
Good suff!
snitz ·
Awesome!..enjoy..🙅
pete wood ·
👍
Bizarre ·
51HP is very good out of a 1600
Well done
Well done
MattY-64 ·
Well today I went and got her new plates, so she can offically drive on the road, legally.
Another bug hits the roads......
Still a couple of little things to get done before I can say that she is completely finished but at least I can drive her around....
Another bug hits the roads......
Still a couple of little things to get done before I can say that she is completely finished but at least I can drive her around....
Bizarre ·
Well done
Go and buy your self a beer
Go and buy your self a beer
MattY-64 ·
Hi All,
Been on the road a couple of months now trying to work out the kinks. Thought I would update everyone with a finished picture.
Regards,
Matt.
Been on the road a couple of months now trying to work out the kinks. Thought I would update everyone with a finished picture.
Regards,
Matt.
oldskoolguy ·
That's a Bug with a nice stance.👍