Fireman Bens Bug UPDATE

Gday guys well I have had to replace my stereo and my pop out windows finally arrived and look great. Stereo's apparently don't liike water coming down from the windscreen wipers. I always learn things the hard way anyway I thought that I would post some picks so enjoy. I have nearly finished my 1970 project it is about 95% complete. As I have plans of doing something with the door trims and some other bits hear and there. Thanks for the interest Ben DIckens

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Shes gorgeous, i'm jelous. Love the blue, and you have done a great job of the interior. Shes what mines going to grow up to be...
love the eye lids is it a 72?? did you have to modify the headlights to get them on?? I couldnt get my set on.

Nice looking bug.
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Is hat a 4 sale sign on the window?

This makes it a bit easier I hope:








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Lookin' good! :thumb

My pop-outs are sitting on the floor of my wardrobe, awaiting a fine day on a weekend to put them in!

Could you u2u me on what made you have to replace your stereo? I just had to take my headunit in to be checked out, as it died on me, but the unit was still getting power.... weird!

Pretty_Blue_Bug wrote:Lookin' good! :thumb

My pop-outs are sitting on the floor of my wardrobe, awaiting a fine day on a weekend to put them in!

Could you u2u me on what made you have to replace your stereo? I just had to take my headunit in to be checked out, as it died on me, but the unit was still getting power.... weird!

Well I found that water was running down through the perrished seals that the windscreen wipers are on. If you headunit plays up be sure to check firstly the fuse in back of headunit even if it looks ok change with another. Sometimes they can become broken with a surge of power but very hard to see. Second check that the power lead is good and has not broken or been bent and twisted. Finally check your earth, if you have done it like mine and connected accessories power and unit power together ensure these still have a good contact to one another. I have placed a plastic bag over the top of my new headunit so if water does get in it wont get damaged. If you have any other drama's contact me.

rainbowpiglet wrote:Shes gorgeous, i'm jelous. Love the blue, and you have done a great job of the interior. Shes what mines going to grow up to be...
love the eye lids is it a 72?? did you have to modify the headlights to get them on?? I couldnt get my set on.

They are very hard to get on very, I am unsure of 1972 lights since mine are 1970. However place them inbetween the glass and the frame carefully then tighten very slowly. Sorry I can't be of more help maybe ask one of the experienced vee dubbers on line as I am very new to the world. Good luck and thanks for your comments. Ben Dickens

The quality of dubs is getting better and better. That is one awesome looking bug, you should be proud of this bug. The popouts looks sweet

that's one sweet looking ride

Very tidy bug mate - looks great and lots of fun to cruise in!

NIce looking late bug! Great colour , looks tops!

Dan:thumb