My new '69 Type 34 1600L · Aussieveedubbers

RZEDGE · 11 May 2010, 8:02 am

About 10 years ago I used to own a 57 Bug, which I loved... nothing compared to the love I feel for this thing though!

Got a long road ahead in terms of restoration but I know it'll be worth it!

RZEDGE · 11 May 2010, 8:20 am

mostly body work, there's no major rust, some cosmetic, engine and mechanics complete although it hasn't been driven for 2 years.

bajachris88 · 11 May 2010, 8:48 am

she's gorgeous dude. 👍 very straight too. would hate to think what u paid for it. but looks to be a good project.

RZEDGE · 11 May 2010, 9:04 am

RZEDGE wrote:mostly body work, there's no major rust, some cosmetic, engine and mechanics complete although it hasn't been driven for 2 years.

thanks man... would you believe $5000!!! One of those moments where I didn't really think about it, just haned over the cash with furitive glances at the car.

zocstar · 11 May 2010, 10:09 am

Looks good man. 5k sounds like a steal.
Enjoy.

Doctor · 11 May 2010, 2:45 pm

5k, Bargain, id love a Razor, keep us posted!

Scarab · 11 May 2010, 5:23 pm

man, I'd say 5k was the deal of the century! Well done!!

Looking forward to many more pics etc. when you get stuck into it.

Scarab (aka: Paul)

newghia · 11 May 2010, 6:01 pm

Well done on the deal,
5K is excellent for that......i paid similar for one that wasn't nearly as complete or straight
Its doing my head in at the moment though !
ENJOY
Nath

RZEDGE · 14 May 2010, 4:39 pm

Got the namesake plates today... now all I need is the car on the road....

Notchbacktastic · 14 May 2010, 8:18 pm

$5000 of pure GOLD!!
Well done, I can't believe the condition!
All the Best...

Wannavee · 14 May 2010, 9:56 pm

Man what a score!
Congrats fella
I got my '60 KG real cheap a few months back too.
Same deal,no questions,just hand over the cash and get outta there QUICK! Though I bought mine over the net and interstate.

65busser · 15 May 2010, 2:33 pm

Great looking thing. Well bought. You must be excited!!

type3disease · 19 May 2010, 1:15 am

bargain of the decade...

nice one - looks damn cool...!

squizy · 19 May 2010, 9:03 am

Nice score. Looks like it's got some potential.

What year is your Franklin van?

RZEDGE · 15 Apr 2012, 8:18 am

Just off to Wolfgang now for mechanical work and for trimming...

ColonyVW · 15 Apr 2012, 8:40 am

Awesome, well done.

type3disease · 15 Apr 2012, 8:49 am

WOW... want want want very cool

RZEDGE · 16 Apr 2012, 11:39 pm

Currently it's with Wolfgang at Volkscourt where it's having the motor and other mechanics brought up to spec - it's also getting full leather trim by Spence (recommended by Wolfgang). I'm feeling really confident leaving it in the hands of those guys... unlike the bodywork guy who I needed to coach every step of the way!

Empi 914 wheels will be added... probably later as I'm becoming a fan of the mini-lites. (somebody convince me I'm wrong keeping them!)

Fastie · 17 Apr 2012, 11:34 am

Get rid of them. Is that enough?

RZEDGE · 17 Apr 2012, 12:09 pm

Fastie wrote:Get rid of them. Is that enough?

yeah... maybe!!

shaven · 17 Apr 2012, 3:16 pm

stunning... love the colour.
whats it cakked. great buy👍

cam070 · 17 Apr 2012, 8:15 pm

Gorgeous car. Very jealous.

vlad01 · 18 Apr 2012, 11:00 pm

RZEDGE wrote:
Just off to Wolfgang now for mechanical work and for trimming...

Dude!

who did the paint job? thats frigin awesome! 🤪

dragsters for life · 19 Apr 2012, 5:01 pm

like your ever gonna pay someone to paint vlad, why do you need to know?

wagoon69 · 19 Apr 2012, 5:31 pm

^^^🤪

vlad01 · 19 Apr 2012, 11:06 pm

dragsters for life wrote:like your ever gonna pay someone to paint vlad, why do you need to know?

still mad? geez your all just grumpy old farts haha.

dragsters for life · 20 Apr 2012, 6:48 am

vlad01 wrote:
dragsters for life wrote:like your ever gonna pay someone to paint vlad, why do you need to know?

still mad? geez your all just grumpy old farts haha.

not grumpy just dont like shit talkers like yourself

vlad01 · 20 Apr 2012, 10:19 am

😂 haha alrighty then grumpy.

grump grump😁

SPRINTSTAR · 21 Apr 2012, 2:33 pm

Please have some respect for RZEDGE's post and resolve your issue elsewhere.

Cheers.

Craig S · 21 Apr 2012, 4:15 pm

SPRINTSTAR wrote:Please have some respect for RZEDGE's post and resolve your issue elsewhere.

Agreed. Too nice a car to have the thread hijacked.

Vote 1 for changing the wheels though. Radar would be my preference, but 914 is better than minilite

wagoon69 · 21 Apr 2012, 8:28 pm

Im with you sprintstar please dont hijack a great thread if you kids want to take it further how bout twitter or facebook or oldschool pick up the phone and have a chat?😍

vlad01 · 21 Apr 2012, 8:42 pm

Craig S wrote:
SPRINTSTAR wrote:Please have some respect for RZEDGE's post and resolve your issue elsewhere.
Agreed. Too nice a car to have the thread hijacked.

Vote 1 for changing the wheels though. Radar would be my preference, but 914 is better than minilite

yeah sorry about that.

Anyway I vote the 914 wheels, but if it were me, I go for the black and polished fuchs 👍 they look cool on any vw or porsche

empi · 22 Apr 2012, 12:08 pm

RZEDGE wrote:Currently it's with Wolfgang at Volkscourt where it's having the motor and other mechanics brought up to spec - it's also getting full leather trim by Spence (recommended by Wolfgang). I'm feeling really confident leaving it in the hands of those guys... unlike the bodywork guy who I needed to coach every step of the way!

Empi 914 wheels will be added... probably later as I'm becoming a fan of the mini-lites. (somebody convince me I'm wrong keeping them!)

Ah Wolfy!! Ask him if he wears liderhousen??

For the love of GOD get rid of those ugly wheels!!!! 914s are cool I had a set on my Kg for years.... i am sure i could pursuede u to get som other wheels of sexyness!!

Great score btw (jelous much!!🤪)

Empi

empi · 22 Apr 2012, 12:19 pm

Let me know if you want a hand to slam the car!!??

RZEDGE · 22 Apr 2012, 4:58 pm

empi wrote:Ah Wolfy!! Ask him if he wears liderhousen??

For the love of GOD get rid of those ugly wheels!!!! 914s are cool I had a set on my Kg for years.... i am sure i could pursuede u to get som other wheels of sexyness!!

Great score btw (jelous much!!🤪)

Empi

well I guess I really didn't need too much convincing... minilites will GO! I've got a set of 914 wheels so might start with those!

RZEDGE · 22 Apr 2012, 4:59 pm

empi wrote:Let me know if you want a hand to slam the car!!??

I'm getting the SC Bay slammed first!

RZEDGE · 22 Apr 2012, 5:01 pm

Craig S wrote:
SPRINTSTAR wrote:Please have some respect for RZEDGE's post and resolve your issue elsewhere.
Vote 1 for changing the wheels though. Radar would be my preference, but 914 is better than minilite

Hmmm, been thinking about Radar as well.... too many great options...

empi · 23 Apr 2012, 1:01 pm

Radar are wide 5 (205pcd).

Let me know; other than tyres its all adjustment to lower!!

twoguns · 23 Apr 2012, 5:51 pm

mate... they are a sweet car. i loved mine, and wish i still had it.

have you thought Ronals. i had this set on mine. rare car... rare wheels.