I dont know if anybody out there can offer advice or help with my dilemma.
I bought a 73 superbug about 8 months ago with the intention of partially rebuilding & then letting a local mechanic finish the job for me to get the car roadworthy, but due to work & other projects, its just not happening. The car is for the OH, and I would really love to get it on the road in the next 2-3 months if thats possible. My problem is that I have really no idea about cars, and I need to organize all the parts for the mechanic to get the car on the road. I have tried to make the time to look, but I just get more confused the more I look.
I there anybody out there that would be interested in having a look at the car, pointing me in the right direction for parts? Otherwise i'm afraid that the car will still be sat there in another 6 months time, which all of you will agree is a criminal shame !
I already have new carpets & battery. It needs new rubbers all around and either an engine rebuild or new engine but thats all I know.
I would be more than happy to pay somebody for their time in beer/wine/spirits or cash for a bit of their time & knowledge.
I'm in Monbulk in the Dandenongs so not exactly in the city, but hopefully somebody out there can help in my dillemma.
It has given me plenty to organize over the next couple of weeks, but at least I now have some sort of idea where to start, and who to talk to.
Hope you all had a nice ride around the hills, and enjoyed the rest of the afternoon.
Thanks again, and will let you know how its going, and who knows, meet up for a ride one day (thats if you dont mind being seen in the company of a bright pink bug 😂)
chippy ·
dont be scared to ask questions on here ....The is so much experience here to help u out! 😀
Pink VeeDub ·
chippy wrote:dont be scared to ask questions on here ....The is so much experience here to help u out! 😀
Thanks Chippy.
I'll definitely be asking plenty of questions in the near future.
Peter was a great help to get me started, but its going to be a project that will keep me busy for a while I think.
71dub ·
ask as many questions as you like there is always someone that will have the knowledge to pass on
Pink VeeDub ·
I popped into Aussie VW performance on Saturday morning and got the first list of parts ordered. Hopefully in about a week the project can begin in earnest, then i'm sure i'll be asking all sorts of dumb ass questions 🤪
chippy ·
have u got pics ??
Pink VeeDub ·
chippy wrote:have u got pics ??
better late than never I supose 😉
photos are from a few months ago when I first got her,
Hopefully I will be picking up all new rubbers, seat covers & a brand new dash sometime next week. (Dash was only $265!! instead of $325 to get the old one repaired & re-covered)
jacky_moo ·
Awesome Another Superbug drop top!!!
Looks like theres a few in melbourne
stute- 65 drop top
me - 74 drop top!
and yourself!
Keep up the good work be good to see how it turns out
Pink VeeDub ·
jacky_moo wrote:Awesome Another Superbug drop top!!!
Looks like theres a few in melbourne
stute- 65 drop top
me - 74 drop top!
and yourself!
Keep up the good work be good to see how it turns out
Thanks.
Its just a shame about the colours isnt it 😂
stute ·
Thats a bit racist isnt it? 😂
mczaf666 ·
G'day Paul,
Been in Monbulk long??...I grew up there and still know alot of people who are still there now.
Bugs looking great.
Pink VeeDub ·
mczaf666 wrote:G'day Paul,
Been in Monbulk long??...I grew up there and still know alot of people who are still there now.
Bugs looking great.
Been here 2 1/2 years now. I'm actually a pom that lived in Holland for 20 years before coming down under. As you well know Monbulk's full of clog wog's 😂
picked up new seat covers, & various rubbers yesterday, and replacement indicator & windscreen washer levers plus housing, 2nd hand steering wheel should be ready to pick up later this week.
Now I just need to find the time to get the motor block to Croydon to get it looked at.