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.
dangerous ·
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 ]
dangerous ·
Interior is totally trashed but has full VDO guages and empi shifter.
nbturbo ·
Now that's a good score.Can't see what wheels are on it.
dangerous ·
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 ]
kevo ·
what ya guna build in the back dude?
Stanley ·
Nice score Dave, but I think it needs more guages....🙂
dangerous ·
These have got to go!!!
malcolm ·
is a autorotor going to find it,s way in there
dragvw2180 ·
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 ·
Nice one Dave - I'm sure it will make a nice streeter!
empi ·
wanna sell the indicators??
empi
dangerous ·
I already smashed them with a rock...they were making me sick!
Stanley ·
I noticed the file name...vomit indicators..nice
dangerous ·
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 ·
dangerous wrote: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?
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
bugbrained ·
great to see another fast vdub hitting the streets soon 😀
Peter Leonard ·
yes yes... we all like the rat look.
Peter Leonard ·
mostly.
empi ·
let me know .. they are pretty cheap from the Harley shop.... but not aged like a fine wine .... cor shoot me now!
pete wood ·
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. 🙂
[ Edited on 13-7-06 by pete wood ]
dangerous ·
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 ·
a wise man knows his own flaws. 👍
andrewmurphy ·
😬 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 ·
Not Wayne Penrose, the other one - Rod. I'm sure he'll thank me for reminding everyone.
pete wood ·
^ oooh, sorry, edited now.
:duh
I think we all know Wayne knows how to drive round corners. 😉
063bug ·
Hey Dave,got some good suggestions for cam, heads and gearbox.... 😀
dangerous ·
Hey Alan, do you want to lend me some parts?
dangerous ·
Got some stock guard from Chris, and began fitting them up.
dangerous ·
Here you can see the difference in the width.
Craig Paton ·
DAVE,
WATS WRONG WITH RED BUGS AND FLARED GUARDS..?
barls ·
i second that whats wrong with them
dangerous ·
" Not that there is any thing wrong with that...."
andrewmurphy ·
subtle is better. go the sleeper
063bug ·
.... any more progress photos....:bounce
dangerous ·
Front guards and bumper trial fitted.
Have decided to et it up and running first and then repaint the guards and trouble areas before I rego it.
Stanley ·
Would have been easier to fit a whale tail and torana tail lights for the retro look....😂
dangerous ·
:repuke
Stanley ·
Come on Dave....you of all people need to make a statement...even in a streeter.
063bug ·
Gee, the paints taking a long time to dry.....🙄
.... any more progress???? :bounce
dangerous ·
Nothing new yet, getting used to being retired.
Craig Paton ·
Yep
put ya feet up and relax!
Worked your arse off for years!
063bug ·
.... ok, that's enough relaxin'.... time to get back to work on the bug :thumb
dangerous ·
OK, been doing all sorts of odd jobs on this and the other car.
The oil lines were pretty butcherous old things that came from someones bathroom shower.
So I replaced everything from the case out to the filter bracket
with proper hoses that wont let me down or pop off.
I also remounted the coil on the shroud because before it was held in with a "Occy" strap.
Also had to repair the linkages, replace the points, re-synch the carbs, and do the tappets.
Nice and responsive now.
I have also replaced the guards and bonnet with the ones I got from Chris
and fitted a rear bumper to make it legal. Still needs painting, but have to
fit everything up first in case I find any nightmares.
Still needs new tyres and fix the interior.
Also found the clutch cable tube is broken and short(!) so will do that next.
So much for a quick fix for transport.
[ Edited on 1-9-2006 by dangerous ]
bugbrained ·
looking good dave , im still walking around in circles here ,to many projects not enough time🙄
dangerous ·
I know the feeling Jeff....and I only have 3!!!
andrewmurphy ·
Any updates dave?????
dangerous ·
Nothing much new to report.
Clutch tube is fixed, and the dual diafragm clutch has been replaced by a stock one.
Just having the seat repaired and I can give it a test drive.
Not sure what step to take next..
Scrap it and strip it, or paint it and drive it? Hmmmmm.....
pete wood ·
dump it and drive it. 👍
andrewmurphy ·
I dont blame you for changing the clutch. My left leg was twice as big as my right when i owned it so many years ago.
i suggest keep and paint. it has potential
mid 64 ·
Will look out for it on the coast dave.
The more quick bugs on the street on the coast the better.
Must do something aboutv that 40 horse beast in the back of mine.
We need to meet drink beer and talk engines for my little project.
dangerous ·
Nothing wrong with a good 40 horse.
My favourite stocker is a single port 1300..a little slow, but a good solid engine.
Speeds costs money...how fast do you want to go?
dangerous ·
All ready for a paint job. Should be fun to drive a Volksy on the road again...its been 13 years since .
063bug ·
Yay...more photos at last
...looks a bit of a sleeper to me.... what colour is it going to be Dangerous?? or is it going to be semi rat??
Stanley ·
screaming out for a whale tail Dave
Dasdubber ·
Hey Dave, I'm happy to trade my paint skills for some gearbox skills (will need a strong one at some stage soon)....no dramas if your brother (or whoever) will tackle the respray though.
Cheers
Alan
Looking cool by the way! 👍
dangerous ·
Well, today I sais Sayonara to this bug.
Thankfully I was able to give it a bit of a test cain on a private road before saying good-by.
The money will fund some three-phase power for my new lathe,
and it has gone to a good home, so all is not lost.
I might be back again Rod for another adrenilin rush.
Fast Volksies are fun!
RAZ34 ·
That was fun . Did you notice if the brakes worked ?
You could always convert your Keegan car back to a hill climber.
dangerous ·
Yes the brakes did work a bit....front anyhow.
Ahhh...hill climbs hey?!
Probably need a bit more power for that in my white car.