Dave Butler New Project for the street

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 8 Jul 2006, 4:00 pm

#509011

Being that I will need some transport soon, I have aquired this 1500 Beetle.
It has had a very hard life but is loaded with goodies, so I used the excuse of needing wheels for my drag car , to buy it.
It has some nasty things that need to be rectified though.

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dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 8 Jul 2006, 4:05 pm

#509014

First things to go will be those widened 'glass guards and add some bumpers.
Engine is a 1915 with 45 dellortos, and tranny is a freshly rebuilt Leon's Motors swingaxle.
It has an adjustable front beam with SAW leaves and sway bar,
and SAW adjustable spring plates and camber compensator in the rear.
Also KYB gas shocks and type three brakes.

[ Edited on 8-7-2006 by dangerous ]

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dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 8 Jul 2006, 4:12 pm

#509016

Interior is totally trashed but has full VDO guages and empi shifter.

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nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk

2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 8 Jul 2006, 7:57 pm

#509075

Now that's a good score.Can't see what wheels are on it.

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 8 Jul 2006, 9:09 pm

#509085

The fronts are CSA globes and the rears are Performance brand Globes...both 15 x 7.
I will have the CSA's narrowed to 4".

[ Edited on 8-7-2006 by dangerous ]

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kevo Officially Full-On Dubber

371 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 9 Jul 2006, 10:49 pm

#509470

what ya guna build in the back dude?

76 baywindow kombi - V8 & Weddle racing diff and gearbox
Daily driven beach cruiser

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 10 Jul 2006, 7:21 am

#509516

Nice score Dave, but I think it needs more guages....🙂

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 10 Jul 2006, 8:51 pm

#509753

These have got to go!!!

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malcolm Insano Dub Head

812 posts · joined Nov 2004 · 10 Jul 2006, 8:54 pm

#509756

is a autorotor going to find it,s way in there

dragvw2180 Officially Full-On Dubber

393 posts · joined May 2006 · 10 Jul 2006, 9:00 pm

#509760

Hey Dave,
Pretty cool car,has alot of possibilities.1915 w/45 dells is a good combo,will be fun to drive on street,good find.

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 Jul 2006, 9:56 pm

#509788

Nice one Dave - I'm sure it will make a nice streeter!

www.dasrestoparts.com.au

empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 Jul 2006, 10:28 pm

#509817

wanna sell the indicators??

empi

"If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you." - Anonymous 🥷

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 11 Jul 2006, 5:44 am

#509882

I already smashed them with a rock...they were making me sick!

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 11 Jul 2006, 7:30 am

#509886

I noticed the file name...vomit indicators..nice

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 11 Jul 2006, 7:40 pm

#510069

I didn't crush those lights, but will give them away.
Problem is, two different people have asked for them,
one in the forum and one in U2U...whats the etiquete here?
For now the engine and tranny will remain as is, but have plans to upgrade the tranny
and sell this one so that my Pauter engine can be slotted in for a back-up car in case I need a rego'd car at the drags...hmmmm!!

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Jul 2006, 8:51 pm

#510108

Dave, generally first in best dressed so in my opinion (no specific forum rules on this exact situation) - probably whoever contacted you first (whether it be U2U or via post in the thread).

Give me a yell if you ever want a respray on this beast - would be happy to help - although there is nothing wrong with the "Rat-look" of course! :P :thumb

www.dasrestoparts.com.au

bugbrained Officially Full-On Dubber

368 posts · joined Apr 2006 · 11 Jul 2006, 9:26 pm

#510127

great to see another fast vdub hitting the streets soon 😀

Peter Leonard Moderator Volatile

1,456 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 11 Jul 2006, 9:32 pm

#510128

yes yes... we all like the rat look.

let sleeping dubs lie

Peter Leonard Moderator Volatile

1,456 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 11 Jul 2006, 9:32 pm

#510129

mostly.

let sleeping dubs lie

empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Jul 2006, 10:05 pm

#510161

let me know .. they are pretty cheap from the Harley shop.... but not aged like a fine wine .... cor shoot me now!

"If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you." - Anonymous 🥷

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 11 Jul 2006, 11:16 pm

#510217

Great to see a little car being rescued again. Just a thought, the last drag racer on this forum who bought a beetle to go round corners in, not mention any names (Rod Penrose), wrote the poor thing off during it's first test drive. So take it easy Dave, we like you and the car, the shape you are. 🙂

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"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 12 Jul 2006, 6:29 am

#510267

No I won't be fitting a spool, and driving fast on the street.
Thanks for the offer Alan will keep you posted.
Looks like you own these indicators Empi...
I have a rat problem at my house and dont want any more😀
This is transport and I will limit street driving with the low power type engine
that it has now...driving fast on the street is for fools, if I have power I will be a fool!

[ Edited on 11-7-2006 by dangerous ]

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 12 Jul 2006, 6:25 pm

#510409

a wise man knows his own flaws. 👍

"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/

andrewmurphy Officially Full-On Dubber

307 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 12 Jul 2006, 9:56 pm

#510514

😬 MAN THAT TIKS ME OFF. that is the first time i have seen that car since i sold it 6 or 7 years ago. I could cry. they've killed it. I am VERY happy to see it go to a good home dave.

VWMA Editor Custom Title Time!

1,086 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 13 Jul 2006, 8:21 am

#510615

Not Wayne Penrose, the other one - Rod. I'm sure he'll thank me for reminding everyone.

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 13 Jul 2006, 2:54 pm

#510713

^ oooh, sorry, edited now.
:duh

I think we all know Wayne knows how to drive round corners. 😉

"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/

063bug

0 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 13 Jul 2006, 8:24 pm

#510820

Hey Dave,got some good suggestions for cam, heads and gearbox.... 😀

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 15 Jul 2006, 10:45 am

#511548

Hey Alan, do you want to lend me some parts?

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 15 Jul 2006, 4:57 pm

#511656

Got some stock guard from Chris, and began fitting them up.

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dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 15 Jul 2006, 4:59 pm

#511658

Here you can see the difference in the width.

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