izac Wolfsburg Wizard
508 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
looking good paul! well done on the progress 👍
Scarab's Notch
bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6
6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·
Wish my dad did that with me.....
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Good stuff though mate! Those kids must be havin a blast. Early notches so much betta than late i rekon! Like alll the dubs :P 😏
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Good stuff though mate! Those kids must be havin a blast. Early notches so much betta than late i rekon! Like alll the dubs :P 😏
(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!
Scarab Wolfsburg Wizard
646 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·
Thanks guys....my oldest son (13 years old) has been the only one that has really gotten into it so far, but I'm sure the others will join in when they see something constructive, rather than destructive going on 😁
PS: Chris, you could always move down here, I'll adopt you and you can join in the fun on the Notch! 😂
PS: Chris, you could always move down here, I'll adopt you and you can join in the fun on the Notch! 😂
bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6
6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·
Hahaha 😂
If i'm eva down your way i will drop in and lend a hand!
If i'm eva down your way i will drop in and lend a hand!
(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!
Scarab Wolfsburg Wizard
646 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·
no worries bro, any hand given is appreciated! 😁
mattie started the skid`s for kids foundation then got defected hah
1,258 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·
i was gonna say nice bay but the n realised it was andrews haha.
notch is a very nice solid rust free car, my brother had a 62 "n" model notch but sold it he now has 65 fasty with a ragtop sunroof they`re nice cars! if you need anything ie parts let me know we might be able to help you out.
matt
notch is a very nice solid rust free car, my brother had a 62 "n" model notch but sold it he now has 65 fasty with a ragtop sunroof they`re nice cars! if you need anything ie parts let me know we might be able to help you out.
matt
stuipid beetle breaks everytime i drive it.....
Scarab Wolfsburg Wizard
646 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·
Hey Matt, you obviously know Andrew (Splitmeister) then?? 😀
Thanks for the offer on to help track down some parts, that would be GREATLY appreciated!! Let me know if you know of any good condition bumpers....Im not fussed about having to re-chrome them, just as long as they are straight....and of course the floorpans are an issue, so if you know of a good pan, you can let me know on that one too 😁
Mate, can I also say, I LOVE your restocal bug, that is one awesome looking ride mate!!
Whereabouts in Adelaide are you, we should catch up some time to have a chat about where I can get bits and pieces for my Notch, seeing as I'm fairly new to VWs and you have obviously been around them a lot longer than me!!
Cheers,
Paul
Thanks for the offer on to help track down some parts, that would be GREATLY appreciated!! Let me know if you know of any good condition bumpers....Im not fussed about having to re-chrome them, just as long as they are straight....and of course the floorpans are an issue, so if you know of a good pan, you can let me know on that one too 😁
Mate, can I also say, I LOVE your restocal bug, that is one awesome looking ride mate!!
Whereabouts in Adelaide are you, we should catch up some time to have a chat about where I can get bits and pieces for my Notch, seeing as I'm fairly new to VWs and you have obviously been around them a lot longer than me!!
Cheers,
Paul
mattie started the skid`s for kids foundation then got defected hah
1,258 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·
Hi paul im very certain my brother has a heap of bumpers here he doesn`t live here but all his stuff still does!!
we have a bit of type 3 stuff still here but ill have to ask him what he`s doing with it all.
I am in Elizabeth just down the road from you! Yes i know splitmeister very well he was here lastnight haha bought a set of brm wheels off my dad.
Matt
we have a bit of type 3 stuff still here but ill have to ask him what he`s doing with it all.
I am in Elizabeth just down the road from you! Yes i know splitmeister very well he was here lastnight haha bought a set of brm wheels off my dad.
Matt
stuipid beetle breaks everytime i drive it.....
Scarab Wolfsburg Wizard
646 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·
hey nice work Mattie, I would love to know what your bro has and if he wants to part with any of it please mate! My bumpers are mixed, I have one with overriders and one without, an dthey are both a bit sad, so I was hoping to at least get a matching set....not too fussed if its with or without overriders....just as long as they are straight😀 I would really appreciate you checking into it for me.
so are the BRMs going on Andrews bug....or something else? He had Radars on it last time I saw it. you guys havent got any more wheels you want to get rid of have you??
we will have to catch up sometime definitely, seeing as you are so close to my place.....
cheers mate,
Paul
so are the BRMs going on Andrews bug....or something else? He had Radars on it last time I saw it. you guys havent got any more wheels you want to get rid of have you??
we will have to catch up sometime definitely, seeing as you are so close to my place.....
cheers mate,
Paul
mattie started the skid`s for kids foundation then got defected hah
1,258 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·
yeah no worries just gotta get into the shed the thing is chockas!! i spoke to him and he has no idea what`s what these days...
yeah with andrew i dunno lol think he`s selling the 57 and doing his country buggy they will probably end up on his splitty ute haha
yeah no worries im normally about the place im looking for a job atm so im just about always home.
matt
yeah with andrew i dunno lol think he`s selling the 57 and doing his country buggy they will probably end up on his splitty ute haha
yeah no worries im normally about the place im looking for a job atm so im just about always home.
matt
stuipid beetle breaks everytime i drive it.....
Scarab Wolfsburg Wizard
646 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·
So anyway guys, had an hour free on Sunday so whipped out to he carport to do a bit on the Notch......
RH door removed.....
LH door removed.....
Engine lid removed.....
I also started removing anything that was going to stop the engine from coming out easily, like the dipstick tube, the air intake bellows etc. so hopefully, the engine will be out on the ground the next time I have an hour or so free.......
I know, I know, it shouldn't take an hour to get one of these out, but this will be my first time doing it, and I will have a "helper" in the form of my 13 year old, which might actually slow me down, rather than make it easier. When he is helping I like to take it slower so I can explain why things are done in the order I do them, and also I try to explain what the different parts do etc. so he learns while he is helping....good in theory 😂 sometimes not so good in practice, but he is really getting into it! I am very proud of his dedication to the project.
Once the engine is out, we will be looking forward to whipping the body off the pan....woohoo....exciting!! 😂
Sorry for the boring photos and story, but every project starts with this sort of stuff I guess.
Thanks for looking,
Scarab (aka: Paul)
RH door removed.....
LH door removed.....
Engine lid removed.....
I also started removing anything that was going to stop the engine from coming out easily, like the dipstick tube, the air intake bellows etc. so hopefully, the engine will be out on the ground the next time I have an hour or so free.......
I know, I know, it shouldn't take an hour to get one of these out, but this will be my first time doing it, and I will have a "helper" in the form of my 13 year old, which might actually slow me down, rather than make it easier. When he is helping I like to take it slower so I can explain why things are done in the order I do them, and also I try to explain what the different parts do etc. so he learns while he is helping....good in theory 😂 sometimes not so good in practice, but he is really getting into it! I am very proud of his dedication to the project.
Once the engine is out, we will be looking forward to whipping the body off the pan....woohoo....exciting!! 😂
Sorry for the boring photos and story, but every project starts with this sort of stuff I guess.
Thanks for looking,
Scarab (aka: Paul)
colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
looking good paul. the body is not too shabby 🙂
Scarab Wolfsburg Wizard
646 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·
cheers bro....yeh, the Notch is a pretty solid old girl.
All the bits that look rusty on the outside of the body are all pretty much surface rust and/or staining....all of which will come up a treat with a good sand and a good prime.
I am debating on whether I need to brace the body internally before removing it from the pan....what do you think guys? Those of you that have removed your bodies, did you brace it, and if not, did it flex a great deal?
Any advice greatly appreciated!
Cheers
Scarab (aka: Paul)
All the bits that look rusty on the outside of the body are all pretty much surface rust and/or staining....all of which will come up a treat with a good sand and a good prime.
I am debating on whether I need to brace the body internally before removing it from the pan....what do you think guys? Those of you that have removed your bodies, did you brace it, and if not, did it flex a great deal?
Any advice greatly appreciated!
Cheers
Scarab (aka: Paul)
Smiley Veteran Volks Folk
2,125 posts · joined Oct 2008 ·
I know that for a Beetle you normally don't brace it unless it's a convertible. I can't speak for the weight of a Type 3, but it took 4 people to lift the body of my old Baja that I finished stripping last weekend, so make sure you have a few mates around.
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If you said I was a Volkswagen man, you'd be right.
Scarab Wolfsburg Wizard
646 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·
Yeh, I thought I may need to entice some mates around with a BBQ or something, then spring it on them before they can sneak away! 😂
colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
yeah?
Scarab Wolfsburg Wizard
646 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·
oh yeah, thats a bit of alright 👍
thanks for the inspiration, I had been toying with the idea of red....hmmmmmmm
thanks for the inspiration, I had been toying with the idea of red....hmmmmmmm
electricmonk Officially Full-On Dubber
287 posts · joined Aug 2005 ·
I am so glad this car went somewhere good. I was going to ask what happened to it. Looks like it i very good hands. My 7yo Daughter and 4yo son have already put in orders for VW's when their older. I look forward to seeing the progress
And they shall beat their swords into plowshares, for if you hit a man with a ploughshare, he'll know he's been hit
Scarab Wolfsburg Wizard
646 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·
Thanks Jason, I appreciate your thoughts.
Not sure about the good hands comment though 😁 Just doing what I think needs to be done....hope it all works out in the end 👍 I am REALLY looking forward to pulling off the body, but I have to get rid of an old Liteace van I have sitting in the driveway before my wife will let me make more mess....and putting up the roller doors would also be a good idea before splitting the pan and body.....I am just impatient.
I am laughing pretty hard at the moment, they are in the process of putting up the driving age here in Adelaide, so my son is a bit upset 😁 Seeing as he now has a couple of more years to wait, I told him to get a part time job and buy his own car to do up so we can work on them both at the same time.....he's warming to the idea.....he wants an early Type 3 Square, so we'll see how we go on that front.
Scarab (aka: Paul)
Not sure about the good hands comment though 😁 Just doing what I think needs to be done....hope it all works out in the end 👍 I am REALLY looking forward to pulling off the body, but I have to get rid of an old Liteace van I have sitting in the driveway before my wife will let me make more mess....and putting up the roller doors would also be a good idea before splitting the pan and body.....I am just impatient.
I am laughing pretty hard at the moment, they are in the process of putting up the driving age here in Adelaide, so my son is a bit upset 😁 Seeing as he now has a couple of more years to wait, I told him to get a part time job and buy his own car to do up so we can work on them both at the same time.....he's warming to the idea.....he wants an early Type 3 Square, so we'll see how we go on that front.
Scarab (aka: Paul)
colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
Your welcome paul.
Scarab Wolfsburg Wizard
646 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·
hahaha.....thats funny, I must be having a 'Jason' convention on my thread....
I should have been more specific....thats Colonel for the photo inspiration, and thanks Electricmonk for your comments.....both are greatly appreciated!! 😁
I should have been more specific....thats Colonel for the photo inspiration, and thanks Electricmonk for your comments.....both are greatly appreciated!! 😁
electricmonk Officially Full-On Dubber
287 posts · joined Aug 2005 ·
Lol, Were here, were there, were everywhere. I have a late square I will be using for spares for my 73 but if you need something hit me up as I may have it.
And they shall beat their swords into plowshares, for if you hit a man with a ploughshare, he'll know he's been hit
ryana89 Officially Full-On Dubber
315 posts · joined Sep 2009 ·
Hey Paul, Best of luck with this restoration. Ill be watching this thread👍 Sorry if this is obvious but the three dials infront of the driver, what is the dial on the far right? Ino the left is a clock, the middle is the Speedo, but what is the third one? Thanks and good luck😀
Ryan
Ryan
2.0slow 92 MK2
Made in Germany, Assembled in Africa, 'Migrated' to Australia
Made in Germany, Assembled in Africa, 'Migrated' to Australia
electricmonk Officially Full-On Dubber
287 posts · joined Aug 2005 ·
Fuel gauge, oil and generator warning lights
And they shall beat their swords into plowshares, for if you hit a man with a ploughshare, he'll know he's been hit
Scarab Wolfsburg Wizard
646 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·
Thanks Ryan....if you are going to watch this thread, you will be watching for a while....its gonna be a long haul before its on the road again 😀
Thanks to Jason for answering Ryans question about the gauge.....it would have tested my memory quite a bit, i have never driven this car, and only had it for a couple of weeks before i pulled the dash apart and put all the parts in boxes, so I would have had to REALLY test the memory with that one!! 😂
....I think it also has L & R indicator lights on that gauge too doesn't it Jason??
The only progress I have with the thread at the moment is that my new cement mixer has arrived from WA (Ebay purchase)......how does this relate to my Notch I hear you all ask......well, my carport is probably the width of three cars, but only has only been concreted enough for 2 cars, so I am going to concrete the rest of the width over to the fence line, to give me that bit of extra room to use once the roller doors are up.....boring update I know, but in my mind, it is still progress!!😂
Thanks for reading,
Scarab (aka: Paul)
Thanks to Jason for answering Ryans question about the gauge.....it would have tested my memory quite a bit, i have never driven this car, and only had it for a couple of weeks before i pulled the dash apart and put all the parts in boxes, so I would have had to REALLY test the memory with that one!! 😂
....I think it also has L & R indicator lights on that gauge too doesn't it Jason??
The only progress I have with the thread at the moment is that my new cement mixer has arrived from WA (Ebay purchase)......how does this relate to my Notch I hear you all ask......well, my carport is probably the width of three cars, but only has only been concreted enough for 2 cars, so I am going to concrete the rest of the width over to the fence line, to give me that bit of extra room to use once the roller doors are up.....boring update I know, but in my mind, it is still progress!!😂
Thanks for reading,
Scarab (aka: Paul)
electricmonk Officially Full-On Dubber
287 posts · joined Aug 2005 ·
Yes the early style has the indicators and I "think" the lights for lights on and high beam. I have not seen the gauges from a 70's car but at least for the 72/73 those lights are in the speedo housing.
And they shall beat their swords into plowshares, for if you hit a man with a ploughshare, he'll know he's been hit
Doctor Officially Full-On Dubber
363 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·
Yep, indicators, Lights, high beams, oil, generator, and something else i think, im too lazy to get up and look at mine, and in the pic i have, they are covered!
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Any car so nice you can't drive it in the rain.. is too damn nice to enjoy
Any car so nice you can't drive it in the rain.. is too damn nice to enjoy
spdterence Seriously Crusin Dubber
143 posts · joined May 2008 ·
Personally I like the burnt orange - or whatever colour you have on your signature Scarab. I think that will look pretty cool. Have you seen one in the flesh this colour? terry
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Today:
Aussie 69 IRS pan Brazilian curves
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Cooookies
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Today:
Aussie 69 IRS pan Brazilian curves
1916cc of Stans magic
Fat boy stainless extractors
Craig & Tims 3 bar stiffy
Tomorrow
Cooookies
Better brakes
Scarab Wolfsburg Wizard
646 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·
thanks for the pic Doc, it jogs a few memories of when I pulled mine out and stored them, thanks! 👍
and Terry, I have seen a couple of pics of overseas (ie:USA) Notches in orange recently, and while I think it looks great in the Selecta pic in my signature, I wasn't all that impressed with the real thing....although it was only in photos off the net that I saw these other Notches in the orange, and sometimes those type of photos dont give a true representation of the real colour.
I have also been toying with a real bright silver like you see on Mercs and high end vehicles (I know that sounds wierd.... 'bright silver', but I just mean not a grey 😂) and Colonel Mustard suggested a bright red ( I like this idea quite a bit, but I think my wife is over the whoile red thing, as I have collected a LOT of Ferrari paraphernalia over the years after working at the local dealership and I think she has seen too much of it for her to get too enthusiastic about a red car in the driveway 😂 )
Still undecided though, and open to other suggestions / examples.
Cheers,
Scarab (aka: Paul)
and Terry, I have seen a couple of pics of overseas (ie:USA) Notches in orange recently, and while I think it looks great in the Selecta pic in my signature, I wasn't all that impressed with the real thing....although it was only in photos off the net that I saw these other Notches in the orange, and sometimes those type of photos dont give a true representation of the real colour.
I have also been toying with a real bright silver like you see on Mercs and high end vehicles (I know that sounds wierd.... 'bright silver', but I just mean not a grey 😂) and Colonel Mustard suggested a bright red ( I like this idea quite a bit, but I think my wife is over the whoile red thing, as I have collected a LOT of Ferrari paraphernalia over the years after working at the local dealership and I think she has seen too much of it for her to get too enthusiastic about a red car in the driveway 😂 )
Still undecided though, and open to other suggestions / examples.
Cheers,
Scarab (aka: Paul)
Doctor Officially Full-On Dubber
363 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·
Im thinking mine be in need of a respray soon...
But flat yellow is for mine, so stay away from it!
As for orange... How about this... Might throw you back in the direction of orange....
Dont ask for more, no idea where there are anymore... Its not a notch, (its better!!!) but its orange...
But flat yellow is for mine, so stay away from it!
As for orange... How about this... Might throw you back in the direction of orange....
Dont ask for more, no idea where there are anymore... Its not a notch, (its better!!!) but its orange...
www.brassmunkymedia.com.au
Any car so nice you can't drive it in the rain.. is too damn nice to enjoy
Any car so nice you can't drive it in the rain.. is too damn nice to enjoy