My new ride 69 Bug

Paulc1964au · 2010-03-21T07:26:37+00:00

You may have seen me posting WTB a 67 bug then I went to a 70 bug. Yesterday I picked up a 69 bug that i found on carsales.com.au. The car is fairly original and clean although it does have upgraded type 3 brakes with discs on the front, a 1600 twin port motor, EMPI shifter and new shocks. The car also has Ford telstar bucket seats in the front. I plan to keep it fairly stock looking except a new set of wheels most likely EMPI 8 spokes Falken 195 tyres, lowered front suspension and a whole new interior. Today I gave it a good clean and tinkered here (First thing to go was the demister on the back window) and there, next weekend will see a polish and waxing Tomorrow the car is off to Adam at Raw Auto Works for an assessment, tune up and some minor works so I can register it ASAP. Long term plans are for a respray in the same colour and some work to the motor as well as new rubbers and a few accessories. I already have an order ready to go at classic VW. Here are some photos

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1,936 posts · joined Oct 2007 · 18 Apr 2011, 8:15 pm

#836363

I bet the next few days go really slow and the anticipation will be killing you.

The fun begins 😀

Kev

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1,627 posts · joined Mar 2010 · 18 Apr 2011, 8:27 pm

#836371

Yeah kev looking forward to getting her home and i expect to see your beast on the road soon

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1,627 posts · joined Mar 2010 · 19 Apr 2011, 7:00 pm

#836492

Adam and Mick of RAW did a fantastic job installing the narrowed adjustable beam that i purchased from vollks.com.au

A very happy customer

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1,769 posts · joined Oct 2004 · 19 Apr 2011, 8:27 pm

#836513

how much narrower Paul ? has it solved your clearnce problems? OR did you just sneak it down lower & end up with similar issues anyway?😎

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1,627 posts · joined Mar 2010 · 19 Apr 2011, 8:34 pm

#836516

I havent picked her up yet but according to Adam i wont have any issues with rubbing, yes the beam is two inches narrow

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polak Everything is alright with enough Vodka :P

913 posts · joined May 2009 · 20 Apr 2011, 9:13 pm

#836772

hello guys and gals in VW land, Paul just came around and picked up his little beast :P she has a tough new stance with just enough rake. After modifying the beam for right hand drive and shortening his existing steering arms and spring packs, we decided to drop the nose a little more just to give Rosie a tougher look.... really happy with how she looks and has cleared up the scrubbing issue she had before (exaggerated by the extra 12mm u get with drop spindles, the offset of the empi 8-spoke wheels and the 185 tires.) I needed to reduce the lock on the steering a little just to make sure it would all clear with the new height, but once Paul gets a set of narrower tires on the front, it will toughen up the look even more and then we will be able to increase the steering lock back out. In the mean-time Paul needs to get used to the lower nose and reduced lock... hehehe Cant wait to see her with the pop-outs and new interior. Rosie is a real neat little bug and im proud to have her and Paul a part of the RAW family. Cheers Adam

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1,627 posts · joined Mar 2010 · 20 Apr 2011, 9:21 pm

#836774

She certainly has attitude now, will post more pics on Friday, thanks Adam for an excellent job

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1,936 posts · joined Oct 2007 · 20 Apr 2011, 9:28 pm

#836776

Good on you Adam for making the older bugger (Paul, not the car) see sense and lowering it etc 👍👍👍👍

😂😂😂😂 Kev.

P.S. Great job by the way 👍👍👍👍

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1,627 posts · joined Mar 2010 · 20 Apr 2011, 9:31 pm

#836777

thanks Kev but remember we are similar ages lol I think your beetle is going to be much lower can't wait till you have it on the road

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1,936 posts · joined Oct 2007 · 21 Apr 2011, 9:10 am

#836838

Paulc1964au wrote:thanks Kev but remember we are similar ages lol

Oh yeah, I forgot about that part 🤪🤪

Also, Saturday arvo should be fine. Just call or text before hand to make sure I'm not mopping the floors or hanging out washing 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Kev

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1,627 posts · joined Mar 2010 · 21 Apr 2011, 10:07 pm

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Camo wrote:
Paulc1964au wrote:thanks Kev but remember we are similar ages lol
Oh yeah, I forgot about that part 🤪🤪

Also, Saturday arvo should be fine. Just call or text before hand to make sure I'm not mopping the floors or hanging out washing 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Kev

Ok all going well I shouLd be there around 1pm I will text you first oh btw Rosie isn't afraid of some rain unlike someone who shall remain nameless lol

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1,627 posts · joined Mar 2010 · 23 Apr 2011, 11:28 am

#837210

Here are some shots i just took of rosie with the narrowed beam and lowered although she may have to come up a little still testing her out on the road.

Any comments would be appreciated

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1,627 posts · joined Mar 2010 · 23 Apr 2011, 12:55 pm

#837224

Here is another shot I just took its amazing what good angles you can get when laying on your stomach lol

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1,936 posts · joined Oct 2007 · 23 Apr 2011, 7:28 pm

#837269

I still say this is one sweet looking ride 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

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1,627 posts · joined Mar 2010 · 23 Apr 2011, 7:31 pm

#837270

Thanks Kev, really happy with the way she handles, even with the narrow beam it isnt too stiff and rides so well. Adam did say she would have attitude and she really does. I have decided though that those standard bars have to go (eventually) lol

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AUSSIE_MICK Officially Full-On Dubber

205 posts · joined Jan 2009 · 23 Apr 2011, 8:06 pm

#837285

Hello from the Adriatic coast in Croatia
Paull the car looks great, about bloody time!
See you when im back in a few weeks.

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1,627 posts · joined Mar 2010 · 23 Apr 2011, 8:10 pm

#837286

hey Mick hope you are having a good time, yes we will catch up on your return. Happy with the look of rosie definitely has attitude now yet still rides well. still have to do the acid test with more than two people in the car to see if there are any tyre issues

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1,627 posts · joined Mar 2010 · 23 Apr 2011, 8:11 pm

#837287

As soon as Kev has his on the road will be great if the 3 of us can do a photo shoot with all 3

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Special Air Service Chief "Gunna"

1,769 posts · joined Oct 2004 · 23 Apr 2011, 10:10 pm

#837315

Looks pretty sweet mate

just needs to go a bees dick lower in the rear...... you know you want to.......

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1,627 posts · joined Mar 2010 · 23 Apr 2011, 10:29 pm

#837319

Special Air Service wrote:Looks pretty sweet mate

just needs to go a bees dick lower in the rear...... you know you want to.......

lol thanks for the compliment the rear is pretty much at its limit without flaring the guards as it has type 3 brakes installed and with the offset of the wheels they are pretty much hanging out of the guard as it is

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SuperOwen Fahrvergnugen

868 posts · joined Jan 2009 · 25 Apr 2011, 9:43 am

#837493

Looks great, stance is nice and tough but not overdone. When does it get a motor to match the new tough look?😂

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1,627 posts · joined Mar 2010 · 25 Apr 2011, 3:29 pm

#837537

SuperOwen wrote:Looks great, stance is nice and tough but not overdone. When does it get a motor to match the new tough look?😂

Well the 1600 twin port seems to be very reliable so i am in two minds to modify it or eventually have a new motor built

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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 25 Apr 2011, 4:49 pm

#837554

Save the $$$ and wack a set of dual Dells and a decent exhaust on there

Futue te ipsum!!!

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1,627 posts · joined Mar 2010 · 25 Apr 2011, 4:52 pm

#837555

Bizarre wrote:Save the $$$ and wack a set of dual Dells and a decent exhaust on there

Thats the actual plan am hoping to purchase sidewinder exhausts from vollks.com.au when they are in stock and some dells but not sure what size I would need

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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 25 Apr 2011, 5:24 pm

#837563

DRLA 40's with 32 vents 👍

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1,627 posts · joined Mar 2010 · 26 Apr 2011, 7:35 am

#837664

Bizarre wrote:DRLA 40's with 32 vents 👍

Thanks are these available new or only secondhand? I hear the new empi look good but I'd rather get avoid proven product

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1,627 posts · joined Mar 2010 · 6 May 2011, 6:38 pm

#839866

Went and saw my good friend Rod Penrose last Sunday and selected all the upholstery for the car.

Hopefully Rosie will go down next month and Rod will do the carpet, seats, roof lining, front bonnet area.

It was great to have someone who knows Vw's and he had a great range of colours etc on hand for me to look at, not too mention all the other goodies he has there.

I was also able to secure a set of bars that i have been looking for as well.

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1,627 posts · joined Mar 2010 · 6 May 2011, 7:14 pm

#839875

not sure who owns this car but i would like to thank them for the inspiration, it is this car that i saw and loved and I am sure you can see similarities

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Olive1975 Learner Dubber

19 posts · joined May 2011 · 11 May 2011, 8:15 pm

#840732

Paul

You have a very sweet looking bug and you must be very proud. Well done.

I am taking my bug to Rod Penrose as well for full interior fitout. Can't wait to see your pictures in due course.

Cheers

John

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1,627 posts · joined Mar 2010 · 11 May 2011, 8:40 pm

#840737

Thanks john, when are you planning on getting your interior done? mine goes to rod's next month so if your going after me your welcome to have a look at mine once it is completed

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