Hi,
I am about to start a new project on my bug! I am really excited but I have no idea where to begin. Does anyone have any advice of what to or not to do?
jewelsbug Learner Dubber
2 posts · joined Sep 2009 ·
1st time restore project!
bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6
6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·
well.. wats the bug condition like?
what have you got to do?
Whats the goal? you restoring to factory? rod? racer? baja?
1st tip... Metal as WAY way wayyyyy betta than bog! 👍
what have you got to do?
Whats the goal? you restoring to factory? rod? racer? baja?
1st tip... Metal as WAY way wayyyyy betta than bog! 👍
(ô_!_/ô) (ô_!_/ô)
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday
16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
step 1 how much money do u have
step 2 how much do u think it will cost
step 3 tripple the 2nd number u thought of
step 2 how much do u think it will cost
step 3 tripple the 2nd number u thought of
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true
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Camo Custom Title Time!
1,936 posts · joined Oct 2007 ·
My tip is, take photos as you go and plenty of them. They can save your arse at a later date.
Kev
Kev
I thought rebuilding a VW would be cheap - Shit I was wrong, just don't let the wife know !!!!
Click here for my (slowy) modded 1961 Beetle build.
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alien8 Wolfsburg Wizard
521 posts · joined Sep 2008 ·
Dont buy cheap replacement parts. You will hate having to do the job again in less than a year.
desh Wolfsburg Wizard
463 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·
Post some pictures of your car,
tell everyone a bit about it, what works, what doesn't etc..
where you would like the car to be in five years time etc..
Do you want to keep the car original, modified, custom etc.. etc..
tell everyone a bit about it, what works, what doesn't etc..
where you would like the car to be in five years time etc..
Do you want to keep the car original, modified, custom etc.. etc..
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Kind Regards
Des
Kind Regards
Des
German Bug Commited Dubber
73 posts · joined May 2009 ·
Stop now! Unless you have lots of time, lots of money and a VERY understanding wife.....
It also depends on what you want to do... standard, cal look, german look, rat... the possibilities and what you can potentially spend are endless.
My advice, seriously, is to look at the original condition of the car and be really honest about what you want it to be. The closer to "concourse" that you want it to be, the more time and money it is going to take. Be realistic, as a body off, pan up resto is a big job. It also depends on how much you can do yourself. One benefit with the VW is that they are a basic and simple car. There is also a wealth of information available on the net and in books that make everything relatively simple.
Good Luck.
It also depends on what you want to do... standard, cal look, german look, rat... the possibilities and what you can potentially spend are endless.
My advice, seriously, is to look at the original condition of the car and be really honest about what you want it to be. The closer to "concourse" that you want it to be, the more time and money it is going to take. Be realistic, as a body off, pan up resto is a big job. It also depends on how much you can do yourself. One benefit with the VW is that they are a basic and simple car. There is also a wealth of information available on the net and in books that make everything relatively simple.
Good Luck.
71dub Officially Full-On Dubber
361 posts · joined Sep 2008 ·
feel free to ask any questions on the forum .you will gain plenty of advise from dedicated dubbers
Joels72Lowlight Officially Full-On Dubber
259 posts · joined Mar 2009 ·
Depending on the condition, I normally strip all the $hit out. Then I move towards the mechanics. Its always easier to work on a vehicle that runs. Then I go towards body.