Wild custom beetle....May offend some viwers

RBS79 · 2009-01-09T04:40:12+00:00

Love it or hate it, this is my pride and joy!! 1969 VW Beetle Paint - Commodore VE Red Hot and House of Kolour Silver/White marble. Front Bumper - Customized VX Commodore with mesh and inserts. Front Gaurds - Steel with custom headlight assembly. Bonnet - Steel with custom vent, alloy hinges with gas struts, handle removed. Doors - Modified for 1 piece window, BMW mirrors with indicators.

hrastovica Officially Full-On Dubber

361 posts · joined Apr 2009 · 9 Apr 2009, 12:45 am

#706038

Man, seriously fantastic work!

I used to be into the fibreglass as a teeneager, but that wore off and got hooked on cal-look for the last 12 years or so. But this, this is SOMETHING ELSE. Its just out there.

I dont think you can classify this car... its just beyond anything ive ever seen.

Congratulations man! Top job!

RBS79 Slammed & Awesome Dubber

93 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 1 Jul 2009, 11:01 am

#721611

Just back from car show in Maryborough. Picked up:
Top 4 cyl show car
Top custom car
Best custom paint
Peoples choice
2nd place sound quality (sound off)

Five trophies..... sooo shiny😂

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 2 Jul 2009, 9:29 am

#721778

Congrats dude 👍

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polak Everything is alright with enough Vodka :P

913 posts · joined May 2009 · 3 Jul 2009, 1:11 pm

#722029

westi wrote:love it or hate it,you would have to be an idiot not to appreciate the hours that have been put in.
as long as your happy who cares about everyone else,thanks for sharing.great work.

absolutly what i was thinking, im a big fan of doing it tough and doing all you can on your own, even if u havent done it before, jumping in the deep end and having a go. Anyone can throw some money at a car and get someone else to build it, clearly you do have the skill and i respect u for creating something yourself 👍

VW - helping put oil back into the ground for over 60 years

57 Chook Shed Custom Title Time!

1,021 posts · joined Oct 2002 · 3 Jul 2009, 9:51 pm

#722143

Great Work!

One mans cancer is another mans patina

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RBS79 Slammed & Awesome Dubber

93 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 26 Jul 2009, 1:28 pm

#725939

Cure for Cancer car show in Bundy 18/07/09
Top Custom Car
Top interior
Top custom paint
1st place sound quality (sound off)
3rd place SPL (doof doof)

cam070 Custom Title Time!

1,332 posts · joined Jul 2009 · 7 Aug 2009, 10:42 pm

#728126

Congrats on all the awards you have won. Respect for originality, execution and most of all doing the work yourself.

chunks54 Slammed & Awesome Dubber

84 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 13 Aug 2009, 6:05 pm

#729120

Nice to see something different! It looks very well done too....

Happiness is a Hot VW.

1954 Bug, 2276/Turbo

Turbo lag - that split second when the other guy thinks he has a chance

RBS79 Slammed & Awesome Dubber

93 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 14 Aug 2009, 8:17 pm

#729375

HI ALL.

I'll be at the fast fours Jamboree at Willowbank raceway on the 29th August if anyone is in the neighbourhood.🙂

greedy53 Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,062 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 16 Aug 2009, 4:48 pm

#729692

dam i like it very cooool

👍👍😂🙅🥷😬🤓

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2,534 posts · joined Mar 2007 · 17 Aug 2009, 8:07 am

#729822

Not my cup of tea but mate full marks for the creativity and as others have said doing the majority of it yourself. Nothing more satisfying than winning a few trophies for a car that you yourself have built!!

ACCEPT THAT SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE PIDGEON AND SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE STATUE

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71-BEETLE-SEDAN AKA Josh

1,058 posts · joined Mar 2009 · 17 Aug 2009, 6:59 pm

#729921

The rims are the exact ones that i want on my bug.

Its a 71 standard, but im planing on getting the brakes redrilled at the required PCD.
Are the rims multifit, whats the offset and did you have to modify anything to get them to fit?

Hope im nt bthering you.
Josh

polak Everything is alright with enough Vodka :P

913 posts · joined May 2009 · 22 Aug 2009, 9:37 am

#730725

i was just talking to Dave Stocker about machining one of these up!! hahaha who did yours? or was it an off the shelf thing? iv always loved gilmers, had them on a few cars, never on a dub though, have straight cuts in mine at the moment just do get a bit of a whine going.... lol....

RBS79 wrote:Some new pics of a little project I have been working on for a while... a 2 inch gilmer belt drive. Now I know it is total overkill and yes it probably detracts from the performance but I just can't wipe the smile off my face when I look at it let alone hear it running.

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RBS79 Slammed & Awesome Dubber

93 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 23 Aug 2009, 8:25 pm

#731048

Hi Josh,
Always happy to help where I can, I did modify quite a few things for these rims to fit like:
narrowed front beam, 2" widening of the rear guards, custom discs on the rear and new discs on the front with a ford stud pattern 5 x 114.3mm. These rims do offer a very wide range of offsets which is one reason I chose them. From memory the front are a 15 offset with the rear around 45. I would strongly suggest finding a good store and talking to them about it.
I ended up dealing with Tempe tyres but went through a lot of crap beforehand dealing with people who don't know but are happy to take your money.
I love the look they've given myu car and i've had no trouble with them at all.
Wish you all the best.

71-BEETLE-SEDAN wrote:The rims are the exact ones that i want on my bug.

Its a 71 standard, but im planing on getting the brakes redrilled at the required PCD.
Are the rims multifit, whats the offset and did you have to modify anything to get them to fit?

Hope im nt bthering you.
Josh

RBS79 Slammed & Awesome Dubber

93 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 23 Aug 2009, 8:29 pm

#731052

Polak,
You sound like we're on the same page, lol.
I actually machined the pulleys myself. I am fortunate enough to work with CNC machines all day. Sorry I know this doesn't help you any but if I can help in any way let me know.

Russ

polak wrote:i was just talking to Dave Stocker about machining one of these up!! hahaha who did yours? or was it an off the shelf thing? iv always loved gilmers, had them on a few cars, never on a dub though, have straight cuts in mine at the moment just do get a bit of a whine going.... lol....

RBS79 wrote:Some new pics of a little project I have been working on for a while... a 2 inch gilmer belt drive. Now I know it is total overkill and yes it probably detracts from the performance but I just can't wipe the smile off my face when I look at it let alone hear it running.

RBS79 Slammed & Awesome Dubber

93 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 30 Aug 2009, 8:17 pm

#732513

Results from the "fast fours Jamboree" at willowbank raaceway. Nothing from the show n shine sadly (bloody subarus) lol. Picked up second place for spl though so happy with that.😁

RBS79 Slammed & Awesome Dubber

93 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 30 Aug 2009, 8:18 pm

#732514

I've decided it's time to part with my pride and joy so I'd love to hear from anyone who might be interested and ask the rest of you to spread the word please.👍

RBS79 Slammed & Awesome Dubber

93 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 28 Nov 2009, 7:27 pm

#749664

Had the final round of the Autobarn Sound Off last weekend and took out first place for the pro class.👍 Second year running. I am over the moon!

RBS79 Slammed & Awesome Dubber

93 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 1 Jan 2010, 7:22 pm

#755028

This beast is now for sale. For more details please go to
http://aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=80806&page=1#pid754714

Gringo_54_oval Officially Full-On Dubber

240 posts · joined Jan 2009 · 6 Jan 2010, 8:51 pm

#756090

dont do it son!!
youl regret it for ever!!
i sold a bug and still kick myself till today
my saying is "chicks are for weekends and a bug is for life" 👍

VW4ME Learner Dubber

2 posts · joined Jan 2010 · 7 Jan 2010, 7:44 pm

#756253

looks great mate!! love it

RBS79 Slammed & Awesome Dubber

93 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 9 Jan 2010, 9:37 pm

#756693

Thanks guys.

Makes for one hell of a trophy cabinet. LOL.

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RBS79 Slammed & Awesome Dubber

93 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 21 Jan 2010, 1:33 pm

#758654

Looking through the rear window to the subs. Doof Doof
That beautiful engine. Vroom Vroom
Door Jams!?! It's all the little things that make this car😂

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RBS79 Slammed & Awesome Dubber

93 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 5 Mar 2010, 7:41 pm

#766008

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RBS79 Slammed & Awesome Dubber

93 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 5 Apr 2010, 7:40 pm

#771825

Nearly time for the shows to begin again. YAY.

RBS79 Slammed & Awesome Dubber

93 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 22 Jul 2010, 11:50 am

#792002

Here's the latest. Cure 4 Cancer car show.
Top Custom, Best Custom interior, Best panel and paint, Entrants choice, 2nd sound quality and Best presented!🤪

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The Hoon Learner Dubber

2 posts · joined Jul 2010 · 24 Jul 2010, 9:46 pm

#792510

Verry verry nice that must have taking a lot of love and time to do that

pickstock Seriously Crusin Dubber

107 posts · joined Dec 2010 · 29 Dec 2010, 12:17 pm

#818866

apart from the wheels and the dooof doof i really like this car and im pretty hard to please when it comes to cars
nice job

poe70 Commited Dubber

56 posts · joined Sep 2010 · 30 Dec 2010, 6:31 pm

#819011

You guys should try competing against him in the sound offs!! Thought you'd be on here Russel. I hope youv'e still got it when I get Poe finished. Youv'e really got to see it in person to see the quality & detail. See you at the next round. Clayton

baghall Ben Hal Outlaw Bushranger

1,021 posts · joined Jan 2010 · 7 Jan 2011, 10:25 am

#820295

Would love to see this in person but will definitely not want to park within the vicinity of it. Awesome build RBS79.

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