My new ride 69 Bug

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

Looks very nice well done,but please get some original front seats back in there😁 cheers shane.

Thanks lol well at this stage the seats will stay and most likely recovered to a red vinyl but will keep your request in mind 🙂

cool, and the empis will look great

thanks yes just have to source a set of 8 spokes

Today I took my dub to Raw Auto Werks for servicing and a few fixes so it can be registered.

Adam and Mick did a fantastic job and went over my 69 and kept working until 8.30 pm tonight. If anyone lives in Sydney i highly recommend there work and both are great guys.

As for what they charged me I am so happy with the cost and the workmanship. I will be returning the 69 in the near future for a new front beam, rust repairs to the doors as well as a few other things.

thanks guys one very satisfied customer

Today I polished and waxed and installed the aussieveedubbers.com sticker

congrats on the new car....

and its great to hear of the great service provided by a company like Raw....you often dont hear about good service like that! Well done Adam and Mick!!

by the way, your bug looks great after the polish and wax....I'll bet your arms are hurting now!! 😂

Scarab (aka: Paul)

thanks Paul yes Adam and Mick did a fantastic job and the car will go back to them for some drop spindles and some minor rust work in a few months.

And i'll tell you how my arms feel in the morning lol

took the wife out for a drive today and she was quite impressed on how well Rosie drove and handled. We did around 60 km's today and she didn't miss a beat (the car that is).

I dropped into Super Cheap and bought a replacement aerial and some new wipers, been a great weekend and lots of improvements to the car.

Good on ya mate👍

Scored quite nice deal there, do you own any other VW's?
Hope everything goes well and I'll be watching this thread😀

Ryan

Thanks Ryan yes I'm happy with my new baby (Rosie)

This is my second Beetle my first was 30 years ago when I bought my first car which was a 67 model.

Yesterday I was the guy in the super cheap auto advertisement that comes home with a car full lol except i left the new sound system behind until i pay it off.

Next to occur is a new set of wheels and tyres then lowered front end. hopefully soon after a new interior then that it for a while

Thats a grate looking car! I love the old radio, But I also dont like the seats very much. It needs a stock interior.

Finky wrote:Thats a grate looking car! I love the old radio, But I also dont like the seats very much. It needs a stock interior.

Thanks Finky the seats will stay but will be recovered when i get the whole interior done later in the year. My first priority is a new set of wheels and the front end lowered, then a new sound system then carpet and new vinyl through out

Today I picked up my new plates, have changed the rego around just for a little security measure

I think I'm usually more partial to the look of Supers, but your bug (Rosie?) is just so pretty and clean!
Many people second look a beetle, but I'm sure I and most other people could stare at your bug all day👍

Cheers

thanks Ryan, she is coming along nicely considering i have only had her 4 weeks. I am really impatient for the wheels and tyres but have to wait until July which will give me time to see my options for tyres at the Nationals next month.

I am also starting to wonder if i should get some different bars. I do like the clean look though.

Drove the car to pick up my new plates then do a little shopping, had a women next to me in the car park comment on how nice Rosie is lol. Came back told my wife i had a chick magnet only problem is the chick was about 60 lol

Paulc1964au wrote:Today I picked up my new plates, have changed the rego around just for a little security measure

Like the plates 😎

Security measure ??? You've just posted photo's on a website, how secure is that ! 😂

Craig Torrens wrote:

Paulc1964au wrote:Today I picked up my new plates, have changed the rego around just for a little security measure

Like the plates 😎

Security measure ??? You've just posted photo's on a website, how secure is that ! 😂

Oh i know lol

Car is looking good and the women love it. What more can you ask for (dont answer that ;-)

I have had my car for over 2 years and I still have never driven a VW Beetle on the street. Only drove mine around a car park when I first got it. Am I in for a big shock ❓❓❓❓❓

Keep the updates coming as you progress.

Kev

Camo wrote:Car is looking good and the women love it. What more can you ask for (dont answer that ;-)

I have had my car for over 2 years and I still have never driven a VW Beetle on the street. Only drove mine around a car park when I first got it. Am I in for a big shock ❓❓❓❓❓

Keep the updates coming as you progress.

Kev

Kev,

I gotta tell you my other car is a 2008 Commodore SV6 and I find the beetle more fun to drive and it seems to handle as good as the commodore lol maybe i'm being biased but it certainly can navigate roundabouts better.

I'm sure once I put wider wheels on the car and lower the front that it will improve further

Bonnet hinge and bracket repaired and rear axle seals replaced. All going well sound system in June and new wheels and tyres in July.

Nice clean car, but is it my imagination, or did the rear demister disappear?

cam070 wrote:Nice clean car, but is it my imagination, or did the rear demister disappear?

Yes it was disconnected when i bought the car so i removed it

Looks great 🙂

Maybe get some thin white walls or red walls to compliment the tyres like they did in the late 60's 😉

Keep up the good work but +1 on changing the front seats

XXX-1.8T wrote:Looks great 🙂

Maybe get some thin white walls or red walls to compliment the tyres like they did in the late 60's 😉

Keep up the good work but +1 on changing the front seats

Thanks for the complimenti am enjoying the car as for the saets they are here to stay but will be reupholstered

Hey man I didn't realise how beautiful Rosie is!

As I mentioned about the cd player in the dash, don't ruin her, put it in the glove box.

Hopefully our beetles get to ride next to each other one day.

Keep up the top work mate.

Thanks Mickey yes Rosie is pretty special. Hopefully over the weekend I will look for somewhere else to install the head unit maybe even under the dash or in the glove box

Installed the new sound system today i am really pleased with it. first song of course was "Whole lotta Rosie" ACDC

Had a quote for a new interior today was a little surprised at the price quoted

1. Fully trimmed carpet and mats = $700

2. front buckets and rear seats reupholstered in vinyl with two colours and the plastic surrounds colour matched = $2300

3. Read deck and side panels = $1000

Total cost $4000 and an additional $1000 for leather

At his stage i am thinking to go with the floor and seats and try and squeeze in the rear deck for $3000.

I only really need to replace the right hand side drivers door side panel so hope to pick up an original.

what do you guys think?

Sounds v.pricey.

Just picked up a new Kluger for the wife and had the dealer fit aftermarket leather for $2500. This includes door trims and all 7 seats.

This was negotiated after the deal on the car was allready done. Best price I was quoted from an upholsterer was $2700.

Nick

doesn't sound that far off - i paid $1200 just for the length of leather for my car. Though, i must say, if i had my time again i would probably use the budget on other stuff...Make sure you priorities and do the 'pretty' things at the very very end - too many things get wrecked otherwise.

But, $4000 for full trim to me sounds about right. IF its all custom.

Thankd guys ,

I was hoping to pay around $2K but i guess i was being a little optomistic. I will get a few more quotes before decidingwho to go with.

It was a totally custom fit out including recolouring thevinyl surrounds on the telstar seats and full custom carpet with matching mats.

The rear seat would be red with a bone strip in the centre. The front seats would be red with bone inserts and a vw emblem on the bone section at the top

I am hoping to get some good ideas at this weekends Nationals

Hi guys
4k to 5k is about right. I recently had my Oval done 2 front seats and 4 panels in leather, vinyl hood lining and carpets.
Paulc; Anthony at Ingleburn does a great job, my car will be a first timer at the Nats (dark blue Oval)
See Ya

Cool I'll be sure to drop by and take a look and some photos

Can someone tell me if my 69 is known as a 1302? is it also the first of the super bugs?

nope, its not. Needs strut front end to be a 13 anything

Paul it will just be known on the books as a 1500 beetle

the 1302/3 designation was never used in Aus but thats a 70s superbug thing anyway
also not to be confused with the 1300 pov spec 70s bugs

I would get new front seats those ford ones look to big.😊😊😊, I wouldn't use leather, I would just use a trim fabric like in the newer cars as its easy to keep clean and they look good.

oh ok thanks the reason why i asked is because I was watching Beetle Crisis and the guys are doing up a 1302 71 model and the comments from some of the restorers was a 1302 wasn't a popular beetle and was a waste to restore.

I know the pre 67 are the more sort after but thought my 69 was still worth spending some money on lol

ian.mezz wrote:I would get new front seats those ford ones look to big.😊😊😊, I wouldn't use leather, I would just use a trim fabric like in the newer cars as its easy to keep clean and they look good.

I have removed the head rests on the seats and they do look much better

Go the leather Paulc if you can stretch the wallet that far. I have found leather to be way easier to clean and keep looking good. Just need to be diligent with leather conditioner every few washes.

I am planning on bright white leather for the interior of mine but I am sure I am having a little mental breakdown 🤪 with that one.

BTW I like the seats without the headrests big improvement.

Thanks Trent, took rosie for a spin today and literally did in the rain lol I am not driving her far until i get better wheels and tyres. I have ordered wheels from Rod Penrose who is in America as we speak . All going well the wheels will be here in 6 weeks.

At last weeks Nationals my wife and I had a good look at interiors and the leather look vinyl actually looked good.

The blacks seats are the style I want, these are the same seats as mine, and the light grey, cream is the colour we will do the seats and side panels

Now that's nice. Hmmmm? I might have to change my mind on colour now 😂

Hope to have the interior done around Sept

I know the pre 67 are the more sort after but thought my 69 was still worth spending some money on lol

Paul,

Pre - 67 may be the most sort after, but the 1968 - 1970 1500, was the best Beetle ever made.

thanks yes i have heard that comment before actually

If all goes to plan I pick my 71 1302 next week. I like what you have done with mounting your front speakers. Are those housings easily gettable?

BlueLoo wrote:If all goes to plan I pick my 71 1302 next week. I like what you have done with mounting your front speakers. Are those housings easily gettable?

Yes you can purchase the pair for $40 from Classic Vee dub be sure to use sound proofing behind them I have a thread running about mounting the head unit in the car and some of the guys suggested i sound proof them and it made the world of difference

BlueLoo wrote:If all goes to plan I pick my 71 1302 next week. I like what you have done with mounting your front speakers. Are those housings easily gettable?

Here is the link

Sound system

Thanks. By sound proofing do you mean jamming some fibre glass insulation behind them?

BlueLoo wrote:Thanks. By sound proofing do you mean jamming some fibre glass insulation behind them?

I bought some soundproofing material from autobahn. It is a rubber compound that is self adhesive. It isnt cheap though I paid $40 and mounted it on the side kick panels and in behind the speakers and the inserts

Installed new door rubbers in rosie today. I bought these from classic Veedub and they are the German rubbers so paid a little more but they fit so well.

Here are a couple of photos of Rosie flirting with Aussie Micks 56 at Raws inaugural car show

Paul, your becoming a post junky!

Picking up Rosie's set of rims today will post some pics later

How do Rosie's new shoes look?

only picked up the rims today aiming for next saturday

OK, you will have to have her lowered ASAP!

Had the wheels and tyres fitted today they look awesome. I am glad with the tyre selection and sizes, the only issue I have is the rear right suspension has sagged and is only just clear of the tyre. Rosie will be going to RAW this week for the drop spindles and have the rear suspension adjusted.

Looks nice man. I've never seen tires so shiny before !! 🙂

Are you going to lower her at all ?

benjicon wrote:Looks nice man. I've never seen tires so shiny before !! 🙂

Are you going to lower her at all ?

Lowering the front by 2 inches and slightly lifting the right drivers side which has sagged

Neat looking car Paul, congratulations. Will look even better when lowered :-)

Kev

Very nice Paul.

Thanks Mick I am really happy with the wheels and tyre selection and once i drop the front it should look a lot better

I have been busy with my house extension so havent given my car much atttention, would love to come around for a visit one arvo.

Sure as soon as the car is lowered we should organise a Saturday arvo get together

OK

will pm you my mobile number

Here is Rosie with her new stance. i'm so pleased with how she looks thanks to Adam and Mick from RAW they did a first class job with her.

While Adam had the front end apart he found some issues with the fron ball joints and rear shocks, so Adam called em and we decided to renew those as well while the front was stripped for the drop spindles. Taking her back next week for some front shocks as they are also leaking.

All in all the guys worked on her all day and she is looking so much cooler, here are a couple of photos.





Next big job is a new interior, she will be going to Rod Penrose in a few months time

Rosie looks HOT Paul, but i guess my opinion is possibly bias hehehe keep up the good work, cant wait to see her with the new interior!!!!! great to see you again, cheers adam

Did a couple of light night shots

Has 3 adults and two kids in rosie today and she scrubbed out pretty bad, she does need new front shocks which i am getting gas shocks installed this week but I have a feeling that when I had the wheel alignment done last week they adjusted the camber the wrong way.

When she goes to RAW this week I'll get Adam to take a look otherwise I guess its a narrowed beam I need.

yeah thats the trouble with lowering cars.🥲

oh beetles are only 4 seaters🙅🙅

Narrow all the way dude !!! Tuck that rubber under the guards. 🙂

Rosie is lookin better by the day, great stuff man.

Well front shocks install yesterday and wheels aligned

Looking really great now - especially with those rims, nice choice. Rosie is really coming along 👍

My 1971 1300 is heading to the guys at RAW next weekend (providing necessary parts have arrived) for an adjustable slightly narrowed front beam, dropped spindles and of course some necessary adjustment to the rear too. I can't wait!!

Sourced a spare set of 4 bolt steel rims (don't want to molest the originals in case I want to swap everything back at a later stage) which are will go in for powdercoating before being fitted with new (narrower) rubber and some other bits and pieces.

Glad you put me onto RAW (thanks) - spoke with Adam on the phone and he could not have been more helpful. 👍

Now, if only next weekend would come already 😁

I cant speak high enough for both Adam and Mick they treat the cars like there own and are really reasonable in their charges.

Rosie will be going back for some rear bushes in the near future.

Had a great weekend cruisin with rosie, was such fantastic weather to wind down the windows and drive around the place. I think this is what it is all about, enjoying driving and seeing how people react to seeing her.

What you've done with the wheels and lowering just looks so right! 😎

Well done!

looks great!

BeetleJuice wrote:What you've done with the wheels and lowering just looks so right! 😎

Well done!

Thanks for the compliment if it wasnt for the help i have received on here i dont think I would have had as good a result

I dont usually like the fully polished/chromed 8 spokes but with the white paint it looks really good!
What size tyres did you settle on?

SuperOwen wrote:I dont usually like the fully polished/chromed 8 spokes but with the white paint it looks really good!
What size tyres did you settle on?

On the rears 15 X 195 X 65

On the front 15 X 175 X 65

thanks for the compliment the polished rims to match fairly well

looks good!
handle any better>?

pancake wrote:looks good!
handle any better>?

with wider wheels / tyres, new shocks all round yes handles much better

Car is off to rod Penrose late next month for a whole new interior

Lookin good man 🙂

Thanks Ben

Rosie's looking pretty flash now Paul.
Which of your rides gives you the biggest buzz.
The Bug or the Holden ......

restonubie wrote:Rosie's looking pretty flash now Paul.
Which of your rides gives you the biggest buzz.
The Bug or the Holden ......

too be totally honest before Rosie came along the commodore was my pride and joy but these days I much prefer to drive rosie, actually she handles roundabouts better as well 🙂

Today I installed a Ipod base to the ashtray, it works really well, saw this on another thread here. I screwed the base to the ashtray and the ipod touch fits snugly in front of the head unit

I bought the base and cable (which ended up being defective) off ebay for $3 so beggars cant be choosy lol

very nice car mate looks really neat. i have some NOS scat
door trims and rear trims that would suite your interior.

hey paul, would you be interested in selling the original radio?

sure pm me

PM sent 😉

My brother picked up a 68 a few weeks back
He paid $500 for it and its great....although not quite a nice as yours.😎

geets wrote:My brother picked up a 68 a few weeks back
He paid $500 for it and its great....although not quite a nice as yours.😎

thanks for the compliment sounds like your brother got a bargain considering I paid considerably more lol

A beautiful day to get rosie out, I washed her armarould all the rubber then cleaned the windows

hey Paul,

Loving checking all the bits and pieces you're up to with Rosie.

Im currently doing my bonnet interior, would u mind posting some pics if you have carpetted/customised the interior at all//

Your ahead of me havent had the interior done yet hoping to later this year all going well

I have been putting off redoing the interior because I have been in two minds on the colour. I originally was going to stick with red however I have always liked blue. I will probably go with a good quality vinyl although leather isnt out of the question.

Don't worry too much of the style but which colour do you like?

i think blue would look nice in your rosie, red seams to over power when you have a white car

Thanks for your opinion I am liking the blue more and more

Well red would match your number plate and your car is called Rosie. You might have to renamed her gluey if you install a blue interior.😂

cam070 wrote:Well red would match your number plate and your car is called Rosie. You might have to renamed her gluey if you install a blue interior.😂

yes already thought that id change the colour of the plates

Have you considered grey???

Also, be careful using armourall the drying agent in the product can be really destructive to plastics and some rubbers. You dont want to prematurely age those rubbers. Just my 2 cents, i now use a turtle tyre shine spray from big w its more oil based.

I think grey would be a little to light for the car and I do want it to stand out.

Thanks for the type on the rubbers

DieSchnelleKafer wrote:i think blue would look nice in your rosie, red seams to over power when you have a white car

+1

My preference would also be the blue, but it has to be you that is happy with it. You don't want to get in every day and say, I should have went the other colour. Get what you want !

Kev

Camo wrote:

DieSchnelleKafer wrote:i think blue would look nice in your rosie, red seams to over power when you have a white car

+1

My preference would also be the blue, but it has to be you that is happy with it. You don't want to get in every day and say, I should have went the other colour. Get what you want !

Kev

Very true Kev, what colour are you going with? have you decided on an upholsterer?

Will definitely go with the blue and a similar style to this

Today Rosie passed rego inspection in flying colours so next is the new upholstery hopefully in July and also looking to get a sidewinder exhaust thanks to Mick who has suggested it would sound much better and if it sounds better it has to go faster right??????

here is the style of seating I have decided on and the seats are identical to mine





And the colour will be blue

Today has Rosie out for a spin, had two others in the car and the front tyres were rubbing on the guards when i hit bumps and going around corners so i think I will install one of these

Narrow beam

DO IT!! Then you can go a couple inches lower while you're at it. ;-)

benjicon wrote:DO IT!! Then you can go a couple inches lower while you're at it. ;-)

LOL thats what Adam said

Paulc1964au wrote:

benjicon wrote:DO IT!! Then you can go a couple inches lower while you're at it. ;-)

LOL thats what Adam said

Wise words from a wise man 🙂

Aussie Dubbin wrote:Have you considered grey???

Also, be careful using armourall the drying agent in the product can be really destructive to plastics and some rubbers. You dont want to prematurely age those rubbers. Just my 2 cents, i now use a turtle tyre shine spray from big w its more oil based.

YIKES

I thought using armourall would make all My rubbers last longer...

thanks for the tip...

LEE

Looking sweet Paul 👍

Sounds like you've made up your mind - my vote is for blue too. 😀

Yes definitely blue, ok here is the plan for the next 3 months

April - Narrowed Beam
May - Rear pop out windows
June - New interior
October - sidewinder exhaust

Rosie went to RAW tonight is getting the narrowed beam installed over the next few days. Will post photos when she is back home

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

The fun begins 😀

Kev

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 👍👍👍👍

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Looks pretty sweet mate

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

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

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

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

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

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

DRLA 40's with 32 vents 👍

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

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.

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

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

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

Thanks Paul. Planning to get Rod to do it in September when I am overseas for 3 weeks.

Here is an update

Car should be going for a full interior in the next few weeks first it is off to Adam at RAW to be stripped of interior then to Rod Penrose for the interior.

Rod will be doing the following


recover front seats
recover rear seats
2 front and 2 rear trims
front carpet
rear carpet
headlining
rear parcel tray
luggage compartment
rear seat belts
extra soundproofing throughout
kick panels
cover rear seat brace
rear foot boards
Recover sun visors
New gear shift and brake boot
Front seat head rests

Back to Adam to be refitted including new front and rear window rubbers, rear pop out windows and new front and rear billett bars.

just an update, the car goes to RAW on Monday for stripping then off to Rod Penrose on Monday afternoon for the new interior. I have decided at this stage not to change the front and rear bars.

Here is a photo of a print i had printed on aluminum it looks very effective.



will update once i take some photos of progress of the new interior provided Rod can leave his engine build alone lol

Its going to look pretty amazing after all that x

thanks Kaz yes looking forward to seeing her get a new interior

Very excited to see Rosie get her new interior, should be brilliant!

I'm curious, did you plug the hole on the passenger side where the mirror should be? Or was there never a mirror on the passenger side? :l

🙂

SebastienPeek wrote:Very excited to see Rosie get her new interior, should be brilliant!

I'm curious, did you plug the hole on the passenger side where the mirror should be? Or was there never a mirror on the passenger side? :l

🙂

No was never a mirror, yes looking forward to the new interior as well

See, that is pretty damn cool!

If I take any of the mirrors off of mine, I have these massive gapping holes. Unfortunately I discovered these holes due to certain people liking Zelda too much and smashing them to smithereens!
🙁

What day do you reckon you'll get her back?

That really sucks about your mirrors, all going well should have her back in two to three weeks

Yep, but getting new ones today, chrome ones, none of the black plastic ones anymore! 🙂

Today is going to be big.

Car went to RAW today for stripping then was taken to rod Penrose for the new interior.

Hi Paul,

now the days will be going slow 😁 Well I guess in about 2 weeks you will be driving and all new car, almost. Are the boys at Raw going to give it a few tweaks, go fast bits 👍

Kev

Camo wrote:Hi Paul,

now the days will be going slow 😁 Well I guess in about 2 weeks you will be driving and all new car, almost. Are the boys at Raw going to give it a few tweaks, go fast bits 👍

Kev

Adam is going to fix an oil leak and a few things but no go fast bits yet 🙂.

Looking forward to seeing this! Loving the height Paul and can't wait to take my down to Adam to get it lowered

Ollie wrote:Looking forward to seeing this! Loving the height Paul and can't wait to take my down to Adam to get it lowered

Yes me too hopefully I will get to see the seats over the weekend, did u receive my
Pm?

Went down to see Rod Penrose today to see the seats and the rest of the car.

Here is Rosie all stripped and naked





Rod has done a fantastic job on the front seats, I couldn't be happier, he is modifying Camo's old head rests to fit these as well.

The seats look great Paul, look forward to seeing the final result

Thanks Mick yes it will be a new car, a little bit of rust under the front windscreen but Adam has already treated

lookin good
while it is down there just get rod to put a new motor in it , its only four bolts 😂

ian.mezz wrote:lookin good
while it is down there just get rod to put a new motor in it , its only four bolts 😂

Dont worry I was checking them out today and even took his 1916 for a spin and yes did see the Ultimate VW engine as well hmmm wonder if he will install that for the same price lol

Looking great Paul. Hoping to see Rod about my interior soon.

What kind of seats are being installed in the front of your car? They look great!!

Cheers

John

Olive1975 wrote:Looking great Paul. Hoping to see Rod about my interior soon.

What kind of seats are being installed in the front of your car? They look great!!

Cheers

John

These are ford telstar seats but Rod can modify or change pattern to whatever u want

When the interior is done this might be good to put on the vinyl and rubbers
http://www.303products.com/shop303/index.cfm/category/65/303-aerospace-protectant.cfm.
Autobahn keep it and some other parts stores.........

baja_01 wrote:When the interior is done this might be good to put on the vinyl and rubbers
http://www.303products.com/shop303/index.cfm/category/65/303-aerospace-protectant.cfm.
Autobahn keep it and some other parts stores.........

thanks will look into it

Hi Paul

Went down to see Rod Penrose today to look at some rims and chat about my interior (hopefully November) and I saw 'Rosie' - very nice car mate and the blue seats look even better live.

Won't be long before you have her back.

Cheers
John

Olive1975 wrote:Hi Paul

Went down to see Rod Penrose today to look at some rims and chat about my interior (hopefully November) and I saw 'Rosie' - very nice car mate and the blue seats look even better live.

Won't be long before you have her back.

Cheers
John

Thanks john glad you like them what are you planning on doing?

Tossing up between dropping in Recaro seats (second hand but recovered) or just recovering my standard 1975 seats - would prefer seats which hug rather than flat as standard. Have some thinking and decisions to make.

Also recover rear seat, new door trims, carpet, carpet under boot etc.

Getting the front lowered by 4 inchs. Looking at either 914 style rims, or 8 spoke sprinstars or Rivieras (my favourite).

Also I am building a subwoofer box behind the rear seat. Not sure where to position the front speakers,a nd I did note you have them in the kickwells. Also installing a 4 channel amp.

Rod has been great help and I look forward to finishing Olive before the end of this year.

The front speaker panels work really well as long as you sound proof them, rod will be covering them in carpet. Was he working on rosie today? lol

He could not do much while I was there for an hour showing me around, but he tells me he will have your car finished soon 🙂

Went down to see Rod's handy work, roof lining almost complete and rear seats finished

Holy shit that looks clean!

Looking bloody beautiful, can't wait to see it completed!

Damn, wish my rooflining was done that perfectly.

Purdy, looking very clean.

thanks guys yes the car is looking great should have it back later next week all going well

Paulc1964au wrote:

Ollie wrote:Looking forward to seeing this! Loving the height Paul and can't wait to take my down to Adam to get it lowered

Yes me too hopefully I will get to see the seats over the weekend, did u receive my
Pm?

I did mate! Sorry I totally forgot to reply - I took your advice and it's booked in tomorrow to get lowered!

The interior is looking fantastic mate! Can't wait to see how it all ends up

Ollie wrote:

Paulc1964au wrote:

Ollie wrote:Looking forward to seeing this! Loving the height Paul and can't wait to take my down to Adam to get it lowered

Yes me too hopefully I will get to see the seats over the weekend, did u receive my
Pm?

I did mate! Sorry I totally forgot to reply - I took your advice and it's booked in tomorrow to get lowered!

The interior is looking fantastic mate! Can't wait to see how it all ends up

Awesome Adam will do the right thing by you

Cars looking sweet Paul and look forward to seeing the final result (completed). My car not far off finished now, but that's another story :-)

Talk soon, Kev.

Camo wrote:Cars looking sweet Paul and look forward to seeing the final result (completed). My car not far off finished now, but that's another story :-)

Talk soon, Kev.

Thanks Kev was wondering when you were going to provide us all with an update

Car is almost finished isn't it Rod ????? 🙂

Rose went down to visit Rod and took some photos of rosie for me

Woah, now that really does look crazy good!

Amazingly nice, really wish I could drop Zelda in at Rod's one day, would come out beautiful.

Wow, seats look totally excellent.I am a new to te forum and have follwed the entire thread, totally the right decision to go with the Blue instead of the Red.Can't wait to see it finished👍

bstan100 wrote:Wow, seats look totally excellent.I am a new to te forum and have follwed the entire thread, totally the right decision to go with the Blue instead of the Red.Can't wait to see it finished👍

Thanks yes I changed my mind a few times but am glad I went with the blue all going well the car will leave rod's in the next few days then Adam at RAW will do a few things for me including new popout rear windows and a few smaller jobs.

I got to see this car in the flesh yesterday whilst at Rods, was doing the Head rests.
this is going to look neato.
different colour, but great. would not of thought of that.
yeah sweet😎

Super1302 wrote:I got to see this car in the flesh yesterday whilst at Rods, was doing the Head rests.
this is going to look neato.
different colour, but great. would not of thought of that.
yeah sweet😎

glad you liked the car I got to see her for the first time finished tonight at RAW, Adam is doing the final touches including fitting the windows and new rear popouts.

Yes it took a while to settle on the colour and most of those who knew beforehand were apprehensive of the colour selection (they tell me after seeing the car finished) lol but after seeing it i have had nothing but positive comments

Paul!

Hurry up and post some pictures up, I want to see her in her full beauty with these rear popout windows!
I'm really thinking about doing it to Zelda, but I'm not 100% if I am going to or if I'm going to go complete German look with her...

I've liked the colour from the word go and from what I have seen in photos, it definitely looks neat and tidy!
😀

SebastienPeek wrote:Paul!

Hurry up and post some pictures up, I want to see her in her full beauty with these rear popout windows!
I'm really thinking about doing it to Zelda, but I'm not 100% if I am going to or if I'm going to go complete German look with her...

I've liked the colour from the word go and from what I have seen in photos, it definitely looks neat and tidy!
😀

Thanks yes will post photos when I get her back. Ordered new interior light, clips for the sunvisor and boot cover for the handbreak lever.

Waiting on Rod to finish the rear speaker shelf and head rests.

Interior 90% complete

SWEEEEEETTT.

Looking great, you must be very happy 😁

Kev

Camo wrote:SWEEEEEETTT.

Looking great, you must be very happy 😁

Kev

Will be happier when I have the rear speaker shelf and head rests 🙂 but yes Rod did a great job.

Looking very nice Paul.

Thanks Mick what can I say I have been inspired by a few cars on here yours in particular

Let me know When you have it home.

Nice work Paul It's looking Fantastic

Ollie wrote:Nice work Paul It's looking Fantastic

Thanks mate yes really happy with it just a few more bits and pieces then she will be home

Hi Paul,

Rosie is coming along very nicely. I've never liked Dubs with upright headlights, but yours has changed my mind completely. 😉 You've been doing a great job with her and should be very proud. 😵
Of course the guys from Raw always do great work, it's a pity I live soooo far away or I too would have to get some of their magic done to my '67.😢

One question if i may? Are the front speaker panels the ones from restosound, or the normal ones most people stock?

I look forward to more updates.

OldTimer

OldTimer wrote:Hi Paul,



One question if i may? Are the front speaker panels the ones from restosound, or the normal ones most people stock?

I look forward to more updates.

OldTimer

thanks for your compliments makes it all the more worthwhile, the front speaker boxes are the fibreglass one from classic vw

I don't care what anyone else says, this has to be the cleanest interiors of a beetle I have ever seen!
It is absolutely stunning Paul, I hope you're chuffed and can't wait to drive it! 😀

SebastienPeek wrote:I don't care what anyone else says, this has to be the cleanest interiors of a beetle I have ever seen!
It is absolutely stunning Paul, I hope you're chuffed and can't wait to drive it! 😀

Thanks yes am very p;eased and cant wait to get her out next weekend and give her a good clean then take her out for a spin.

Spent more than i should but oh well lol, next thing is to get some rust in the doors cut out then I will be buying parts for the new engine and yes its going to be a 1776

Awesome!

You'll definitely have to keep us updated with the engine build, me more so than anyone else 😉

brought Rosie home today, just a few little things to do now

Beautiful 👍

Looking awesome Paul.👍

Haven't seen so much leather in a Dub since I caught my sister doing . . . er . . . sorry got carried away there. 😊

Looking fantastic, can't wait for more. 👍

Old Timer.

thanks for the positive comments guys, not leather just high quality vinyl

Unfortunately no progress to report still waiting on my headrests and rear speaker shelf to be completed

Paul congrats on the work on Rosie. Its a real inspiration and as a learners manual on how to turn a Dub into a showpiece. You've answered so many of my questions on how and what to do, from wheels and tyres to carbis seats and stereo. The Interior is brilliant!

i like the colour choice.interiour looks mad.
what's next on the list of things to do.

Marilyn thanks for the compliment it is really appreciated. Westi my next major works are a new 1776 motor within the next 18 months. I will be shortly installing new billet aluminium door strips and maybe powder coating the front and rear bar brackets. I also need to cut the rust out of the doors at some stage.

It never ends but certainly worth the effort.

Today i had new custom made door runners installed they really made a difference

BEFORE





AFTER

Very nice Bug mate!

I am more partial to the mid 60's beetles and I will soon be looking for one, however looking at how nice yours is coming up it's making me think twice about passing on the later shape...hmmm

thanks Dan, I was in a similar position as you I wanted a pre 67 beetle as well but a few people said the 68-70 was a good medium model as it was already upgraded to 12 volts, some have disc brakes etc. I am happy with my 69 but will always love an Oval or pre 67.

Interior is almost finish and my next project is a new 1776 engine, so buying parts a bit at a time then will have the engine built

today i picked up the finished head rests and speaker shelf from Rod, all complete now.

Paul,

are you just teasing me and you really Photoshopped these additional parts 😂😂😂😂😂😂

Rod, only teasing.

They look really good.

Kev

lol no they are real mate actually our cars have a connection considering the head rests were off your rocaros

So this means I am part owner of your car, beauty.

Need a light (in house joke sorry).

Kev

Camo wrote:So this means I am part owner of your car, beauty.

Need a light (in house joke sorry).

Kev

lol what can i say ummmm except once the engine is done ill be BURNING the rubber

Love the sill plates are thay custom 🙂 😂

ph billet wrote:Love the sill plates are thay custom 🙂 😂

Sure are if you are interested i can refer you to the guy who made them 🙂

wow!

Been a while since I updated nothing to report with Rosie I am currently in the middle of buying parts for a new engine build but don't expect that to be completed this year however Rosie now has another VW in the family this one is a pure thoroughbred

ahh i love the R...
and from what I have read much better than the R32!
Counting down the days till August when I finish my internship and actually start getting paid...

Nice work on the '69 too Paul - looking good...
I have been following this thread of yours for a while now.

benny_acko wrote:Nice work on the '69 too Paul - looking good...
I have been following this thread of yours for a while now.

Thanks Ben well hopefully i will be able to start reporting on further progress with the engine as i purchase more parts for it

Nice bug....
I too also have a 69, best year!
Do you still have the orig radio? seeing as you cut the dash would you be interested in selling?
🙂

69bug wrote:Nice bug....
I too also have a 69, best year!
Do you still have the orig radio? seeing as you cut the dash would you be interested in selling?
🙂

Yes i sure do someone else wanted it but they never ended up buying it. PM me and make me an offer and its yours.

Pm sent

69bug wrote:Pm sent

Didnt get one but sent you one

Well I ended up showing Rosie at the Nationals, meet some great people and received a lot of good feedback on the interior and presentation of the car. Rosie is never going to be a show winner but at least she is a solid car

Here she is positioned between two of the show winners.

Took rosie out for a drive on Saturday (yes i still drive although some people think i don't now I have my golf R) she was running fairly well although at one stage I parked and when I try to start her took a long time before she kicked over. After driving for another 30 mins or so we stopped at the shop for a few minutes when i tried to start her same thing occurred. She eventually coughed and spluttered then died.

she would not start at all and in the end i called NRMA after being advised the points were closed. When the NRMA turned up we removed the points and proceeded to clean the points which were pitted. When he reinstalled the points we noticed the plastic spacer that runs along the cam that opens and closes the points had broken off.

In the end Rosie had to be trayed home 🙁. Good lesson learned have ordered two sets of points, a rotor , condenser, a new cap, leads and a coil. Will keep these in the car and will also buy a point file, feeler gauges and keep some tools handy in the car .

Been a while since I updated this thread. Took Rosie for a drive today she is still running fine although won't idle once she has been running for ten minutes, not too concerned the engine will be built early in the new year.

Here is a thread to the engine build

Engine Build

Still need to buy a few parts then Rosie will go for a heart transplant, here are a couple of photos taken today

Been a while since i have posted, in between preparing my house for sale, reapplying for my existing role at work and selling off my N scale model railroading collection there hasn't been much time for Rosie. I did however take her for a drive yesterday and have a rego inspection. I have now all the parts for the engine build other than the new exhaust which i will purchase next month. This week I will call mike Kristen of custom bugs and buses to discuss time frames and process for the new engine build.

Nice car! Reminds me of my old beast (1970). I actually had the same wheels but more a shadow silver look. Nice car.

That interior is sweet, awesome bug Paul

Wv00vw wrote:That interior is sweet, awesome bug Paul

Thanks Chris,

Still waiting on a few quotes before the new engine is built

The engine is almost ready to be installed, Boris and the boys and Vintage VW have done an excellent job







Rosie will go in for the engine as well as installation of Tacho, Oil pressure and temperature and head temperature as well as new fuel line, brake line, accelerator and clutch cables plus a few other bits and pieces.

Sold the existing engine already which was a bouns

Last Saturday I dropped Rosie into Vintage VW for the engine replacement as well as the following works

1. Replace firewall
2. Replace accelerator, clutch cables
3. Replace engine and transaxle mounts with OEM mounts
4. Replace gear shift with CSP, selector forks, couplings
5. Install oil pressure, oil temp and head temp gauges in glove box
6. Install tacho under dash forward of gear shift
7. Mount fire extinguisher on passenger pillar
8. Install fuel solenoid cutoff
7. New rubbers in head light reflectors and halogen lamps
8. Repair heater box levers
9. Replace fuel line

The engine will have a vintage speed exhaust fitted as well, all in all should be back home in a few weeks

Today i went and visited Boris to see how the bug is progressing. Boris and the boys have done a fantastic job, here are some pics and a video of the engine running and the great sound of the vintage speed exhaust

the donk looks nice

Thanks Robb nothing really in terms of shiny bits all the good stuff is within the engine my plan was always for a good solid engine with low down torque. Boris took me for a drive and it so smoothe like a factory engine yet plenty of power when you need it

Very very nice both engine bay and cockpit.

Gotta be well happy with that!?!?

Sure am Daimo couldnt be happier they have done an excellent job BTW the last image is a video of the engine running

looks great
now make sure that you get in it and drive the thing.
next lot of pics, I want to see some dust in those air filters .
so we know that your been driving it 🤪

ian.mezz wrote:looks great
now make sure that you get in it and drive the thing.

Ian,

Thats my full intention 🙂

Paulc1964au wrote:

ian.mezz wrote:looks great
now make sure that you get in it and drive the thing.

Ian,

Thats my full intention 🙂

lots of car show to drive to , we have vw warwick coming up, Valla , You could even take it for a run to watch the drags next weekend at wsid, I think vintage , cbb and a few other vw wil be racing in that round.

saw your car today at Vintage veedubs, looking sharp. love the interior color

[quote="rickp"]saw your car today at Vintage veedubs, looking sharp. love the interior color [/quote]

Thanks Rick actually Boris told me since the car has been there he has received so many positive comments about it.

Rod Penrose did the interior although he was a little concerned when I selected the colour however he admitted afterwards how good it turned out

Car is almost complete, had a minor setback where there is a what we thought a fuel smell in the car however the tank has been checked , new fuel line run and all new in the engine bay so its a bit of a mystery. The car always had a bit of a smell in it and im wondering whether the previous owner when he repaired the pan sealed the car with a petroleum based product? Boris also suggested the smell could be coming from the vinyl?

Did you replace the Breather hose and plastic fitting???

where on the tank?

Well brought the car home with no fuel smell, the fuel line was replaced in the tunnel but no sign of leak.

Car goes great although i will need to replace the deck lid, with the stand off on and doing 100km the oil temp rose too 115C which is a little high considering today was only 24 degrees. driving locally it sat on around 100C. Oil pressure was around 40psi and head temp around 350F.

Obviously the motor is tight but has lots of low down torque as i imagined. Only real issue is really bad noise interference on the sound system. Looks like i need to research whats the best noise suppression for the Mallory Dizzy.

The boys at vintage have done a fantastic job and i highly recommend them.

On Saturday i will be washing then clay barring the car then waxing

ok looks like noise suppression will be solved, I checked the mallory site and it specifically notes not to use copper leads so i will change them out on the weekend

Hi Paul,

Congratulations on the new lease of life and well done to VVD for their role.

You mention changing deck lid and stand offs, Why? Is it because of the extra heat you mentioned?

Not sure why, but my motor is larger capacity than yours and my 61 deck lid has no vents or stand offs and temps are fine.

So why the changes?

Cheers, Kev

Paul,
you will need to check a few things first
Jetting of the carbs and timing
Is the gauge reading right
Can you hold the dip stick

115C on a mild day at 100 is not right

yes that seems a little strange, here is what i posted on the samba


Picked up my brand new 1776 today driving down the freeway i noticed the following at 100km (65mph) the oil temp rose too 115C (240F) which is a little high considering today was only 24c degrees (75F). driving locally it sat on around 100C (212F). Oil pressure was around 40psi and head temp around 350F.

I have the original deck lid with no vents but had a stand off at the bottom of the lid.

Considering Sydney is in winter and our summer temps regularly go for 40C or (110F) not that i will be driving in the heat, should i consider either or both options

1. New deck lid with 4 vents
2. External oil cooler, engine has external oil filter installed

It could be purely because the engine is new maybe? I am going to continue to monitor before i definitely go ahead however i would prefer a new deck lid and remove the stand off

Bizarre wrote:Paul,
you will need to check a few things first
Jetting of the carbs and timing
Is the gauge reading right
Can you hold the dip stick

115C on a mild day at 100 is not right

thanks yes Boris was a little concerned as well, it could be the gauges are affected by the wrong leads and being interfered with but highly unlikely.

What is the normal operating range for a aircooled engine? 90 to 100?

Head temperature is running at 350F

Stand off top of lid or bottom?

hellbugged wrote:Stand off top of lid or bottom?

bottom

you should of had temp gauge on old motor to get cross reference.
our cars ran at about 90 on the way to sawtell last weekend
and about 120 summer time going to VW Warwick. hood jacks drop temp 20.

Could it also be that the engine is brand new and still tight that could be running a bit hotter? when i got off the freeway it dropped to about 100C

Paul, the motor shouldn't be running that hot. I'd suggest you get the tune checked out.

350 head temps indicates you're running lean IMO........this will create heat.

What cam/comp/heads/carbs are you running ?

Am running twin 40 delortos main jets 55, engle 110 cam standard heads although been port and polished and compression is 8.55

What would be considered normal? 100C?

What grade of oil are you using?

Did you use a runing in oil?

57oval wrote:What grade of oil are you using?

Did you use a runing in oil?

Not sure I will check with Boris today I am assuming because the engine is new and tight that until it loosens up it may run a little hot, the temps recorded are the first trip the car has done since leaving the workshop

55 idles for 40 Dells is unusual. 60 is the norm.
But as long as they are set at "best lean" and not just "2 turns out"

Interesting I supplied the dells with 60's but apparently it was running too rich

Current oil in engine is running in oil Lucas oil SAE 30 high zinc content

Paulc1964au wrote:Interesting I supplied the dells with 60's but apparently it was running too rich

Paul,

you have to remember those carbies of yours came off a car that was tuned where my car was tuned and it's shit house. Also he drills out the jets, rather than replacing them so who knows what size yours were really. Mine runs so rich, my eyes water if it's idling in the garage and stinks the house out.

I'm sure the VVD guys have set it up right.

Kev

I have no doubt the VVD guys have set the car correctly it will run a little warm until the engine has been run in which means I will be out and about every weekend

try and take it for a good drive Paul, preferably not stop start city driving or extended freeway cruising. A good country run with hills and corners etc which gives the motor variable rev and load ranges is the best IMO.

thanks Craig just did a run to sutherland and back most the time was under 100C got to 110C on the way home. motor is very tight will be great once its run in 🙂 really happy with it

Hi Paul,

glad to see you out using the car, which is why you built it 😀

I thought you wanted a hand to change the spark plug leads or did you work out just to take one off at a time and replace it, move to the next one and so on. It isn't rocket science 😂😂😂😂

See you in the morning 👍

Kev

Well i just sent you a message but no hurry on the leads yeah i am not totally confident enough as they are different to the copper leads

ok silicone leads installed (thanks Adam) however made no difference to the issue with the head unit. It sounds as if it is clipping or maybe issue with ac interference???? As soon as the engine stops it works fine. This isnt when you just use the radio but CD player as well.

anyone else come across this situation?

there are some nice roads down peats ridge/ Wiseman's ferry.
now's the time to get out for a cruz , while the weathers not to hot.
I took my super for a run to Sydney to watch the vw race at Sydney drags😊

Very true Ian, it was so good driving to Sutherland and back today, its a new car now with the new engine, CSP shifter etc

Tried wiring the sound system direct to the battery but had no effect with the suppression issue. I went to an audio store today and they said sometimes you cannot stop the issue with distributors. I will take the car down to them to take a look but its very strange.

when I was a boy and had a hot Holden, we use to run a big fat radio suppressor, it just looked like a big ball of wire wound around a metal block , it worked a treat to fix ignitions feed back.
I guess this are how the new ones look all solid state ??😊
http://www.google.com.au/search?q=radio+suppressor&rlz=1T4GZGN_enAU462AU462&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=kygYUtesKvGZiAf1yICwBA&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1366&bih=576

thanks Ian i am hoping a suppressor will fix it, its not just the radio but also the cd player

it was years ago I think that I got it from tandy or dick smith .
It just wired in behind the radio .

Is it an amplified setup? Can't run the speaker wires down the same side as the power???

no separate amplifier but its coming through the power supply as it happens when using the iphone or Cd not just radio

Hows the motor running Paul ? Temps all ok now ?

Craig Torrens wrote:Hows the motor running Paul ? Temps all ok now ?

The more i drive it the sweeter it is, today was running around and it was pretty much sitting on 90C, engine has around 300km on it now but starting to unwind a little, really happy with the power

Paulc1964au wrote:

Craig Torrens wrote:Hows the motor running Paul ? Temps all ok now ?

The more i drive it the sweeter it is, today was running around and it was pretty much sitting on 90C, engine has around 300km on it now but starting to unwind a little, really happy with the power

Wait till 3000k's, then again around 10000km, they realy free up then.

Enjoy the ride

matberry wrote:

Paulc1964au wrote:

Craig Torrens wrote:Hows the motor running Paul ? Temps all ok now ?

The more i drive it the sweeter it is, today was running around and it was pretty much sitting on 90C, engine has around 300km on it now but starting to unwind a little, really happy with the power

Wait till 3000k's, then again around 10000km, they realy free up then.

Enjoy the ride

looks like the golf will be staying in the garage lol

I am wondering whether I should upgrade the brakes in the long term currently the beetle has type 3 drums on the rear and original VW disc brakes on the front.

Should I upgrade the front to CSP discs or should i fit discs to the rear? If I put CSP on the front can the current discs on the front be fitted to the rear?

Long term.

When it's time to look at rebuild of existing package the outlay $ might mean an upgrade is viable.

In reality unless your pushing for times on a track, the combination you have will be up to the task, no questions.

I wouldnt wast the money

If you want red brembos showing - do it

But the set up you have is very good

I agree, stock disc/type 3 drum is definately a good package. I'm with Daimo that if yours were stuffed an upgrade is a little more financially viable, altho any single piston calipers would NOT be on my shopping list.

thanks guys i appreciate your advice

Installed an inline suppression filter to the power supply and didnt make any difference i am thinking the distributor has such a strong spark that nothing is going to stop the issue

You have induction noise, no need for a radio 😂😂

Hi

Try disconnecting the charging system, that maybe where the noise is coming from. If that fixes it you may need a suppressor on the charging circuit

Steve

we have big radios in our dubs with electronic diisy and no probs

thanks guys the car is going back to Boris next Saturday for an oil change will look at it then.

BTW Craig took it for a spin and your right i just love the sound of the car 🙂

1303Steve wrote:Hi

Try disconnecting the charging system, that maybe where the noise is coming from. If that fixes it you may need a suppressor on the charging circuit

Steve

If i disconnect one lead that should be fine to test?

^^^ No - he is talking disconnecting the alternator

Bizarre wrote:^^^ No - he is talking disconnecting the alternator

I disconnected the spade terminal wire of the alternator but didnt make a difference

Does the noise go up and down with engine revs??

make sure everything is earthed well..

separate perfect earth connections on everything..

means scratching the paint off under each connection..

also, could try attaching an earth lead to the distributor or engine..
check the earth strap at the nose of the gearbox to chassis..

Your spark plug leads - are they resistance type or wire type?
I'm guessing You have a low resistance spark plug lead system

beetles normally have a resistor in the distributor rotor plus in those bits that sit on the spark plugs.. but I'm guessing its an earthing issue... which is being picked up by Your amplifier etc,,

cheers

Lee

68AutoBug wrote:Does the noise go up and down with engine revs??

make sure everything is earthed well..

separate perfect earth connections on everything..

means scratching the paint off under each connection..

also, could try attaching an earth lead to the distributor or engine..
check the earth strap at the nose of the gearbox to chassis..

Your spark plug leads - are they resistance type or wire type?
I'm guessing You have a low resistance spark plug lead system

beetles normally have a resistor in the distributor rotor plus in those bits that sit on the spark plugs.. but I'm guessing its an earthing issue... which is being picked up by Your amplifier etc,,

cheers

Lee

Does the noise go up and down with engine revs??

kinda strange its like the amp is being clipped

Your spark plug leads - are they resistance type or wire type?
I'm guessing You have a low resistance spark plug lead system

I have Taylor Spiro Pro 8mm Plug Wire Set - Blue leads

Will have to check all earths so is the earth strap at the front of the gearbox?

Hi Paul
You should be able to see it hanging from the chassis to the nose of the gearbox near the front gearbox mount..
I made one out of a new long earth strap I had, I soldered each end and drilled holes
it needs to be shiny on the strap and the chassis metal so it earths out to the chassis metal, not thru the bolt..
Use a new zinc plated bolt and flat washer..
Many of these straps are missing these days and the flow of electricity has to go thru the gearbox gear shifter etc to earth out..
I've seen headlights go dim when changing gears... lol

earthing problems arise due to a car being painted etc.. as its natural not to want to go scratching the paint off.. lol

cheers

best of luck

LEE

Thanks Lee i will check the earth tomorrow

doubt if it is earthing if everything else is working fine

first thing to go would be the battery not charging or not starting properly

I know you are using Taylor Spiro Pro 8mm Plug Wire Set - Blue leads

But are they noise suppression leads??

Taylor Spiro-Pro 8mm Custom Fit Spark Plug Wires

Features
Spiro-Pro's two-layer 100% silicone inner core & outer jacket keep the wires flexible for the life of your vehicle, maintaining its vibrant color with heat protection to 600º F
Spiro-Pro wire consists of a highly conductive spiral wound core with a stainless steel wire covered with conductive fluorocarbon material
350 ohms per foot resistance provides more fire power to the spark plugs than OE resistor core wires and has up to 10 times less resistance than standard resistor core wires
Spiro-Pro eliminates radio frequency interference (RFI) and is recommended when using multi-spark discharge electronic ignition systems and other electronic components

Looks like they are OK then Paul...

I like those leads but too expensive for Me.. lol

and I wasn't sure whether they were the suppression type or ones used on race/drag cars which don't need to be suppressed etc...

LEE

Probably the best pic of my bug so far, thanks Rick for taking it

Looks amazing Paul,notice that vintage didn't fit a breather box setup for additional breathing to releive crankcase pressure

rabidbeetle wrote:Looks amazing Paul,notice that vintage didn't fit a breather box setup for additional breathing to releive crankcase pressure

Isn't the hose between the carby and case sufficient?

Paulc1964au wrote:

rabidbeetle wrote:Looks amazing Paul,notice that vintage didn't fit a breather box setup for additional breathing to releive crankcase pressure

Isn't the hose between the carby and case sufficient?

new motors don't have a lot of pressure to get rid of.😊

It's been a while since I posted an update, yesterday Rosie went to Vintage VW for a service as well as a few bits and pieces, as usual Boris, Mike and the gang did a fantastic job, couldn't be happier.

Next upgrade will be replacement of the rear deck lid with one with 4 vents then I can remove the stand-off