After several months of long days and nights the oval is almost on the road. Pretty good car to start with but has seen a new front bulkhead and some other minor rust repair.
Cheers
Paul
retroresto ·
Aussieveedubbers · Members Rides
Another Oval on the street, my 56
https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/86185/another-oval-on-the-street-my-56
Mike ·
That's an awesome looking oval mate.
Love the anthracite with the brms.
What are the specs? Is it "just" a restoration or have you modified it?
Cheers
Mike
Love the anthracite with the brms.
What are the specs? Is it "just" a restoration or have you modified it?
Cheers
Mike
DieSchnelleKafer ·
dude! what a awsome car... like most restorations i cant imagine how much work this would be.. funny enough this was exactly what i wanted but with a type 4 engine.
anymore pics? loving it!
anymore pics? loving it!
Barnabie ·
Love that colour! Your bug looks fantastic, can't wait to see more photos!! 😁
You've inspired me to get off my arse and get a move on with my 57 resto.
Kris
You've inspired me to get off my arse and get a move on with my 57 resto.
Kris
cam070 ·
Looks fantastic, well done.
This was the one that was found ready painted in a shed wasn't it?
Even if it was, nice job on finishing it off and bringing it back to life.
This was the one that was found ready painted in a shed wasn't it?
Even if it was, nice job on finishing it off and bringing it back to life.
AUSSIE_MICK ·
I Like!!!
jamiec ·
Very nice great job, i can't wait to get mine on the road.
cam070 i think you are refering to the oval i found in the shed.
cam070 i think you are refering to the oval i found in the shed.
Barnabie ·
cam070 i think you are refering to the oval i found in the shed.
You lucky bugger!! Can't wait to see yours on the road too. 😉
Turbo54 ·
Look great paul, rear guards came up a treat.
Heath
Heath
oldskl60 ·
Paul - you sure can pick a great colour!! Looks fantastic.
retroresto ·
Thanks for all the positive feedback guys!
Specs are:
Anthracite grey, VW colour L469
1600 Single port, rebuilt new barrells/pistons, bearings etc, converted to 12v 85 amp alt, new 32 pict carb and empi extractors. Thanks to Debiasi's here in Adelaide
2" Narrowed beam with drop spindles, disc brake front
1500 gearbox with short axles
4.5 BRM's on front with 145r15, 5.5 BRM's rear with 195r15 tyres
all black interior from TMI, pics to follow.
Pan of body rebuild, new everything inthe brakes and suspention adj spring plates
all new rubbers/seal,bumpers etc.
it about 1 seat belt installation and new banjo steering wheel from being on the road, looking forward to driving it real soon.
Cheers
Paul
Specs are:
Anthracite grey, VW colour L469
1600 Single port, rebuilt new barrells/pistons, bearings etc, converted to 12v 85 amp alt, new 32 pict carb and empi extractors. Thanks to Debiasi's here in Adelaide
2" Narrowed beam with drop spindles, disc brake front
1500 gearbox with short axles
4.5 BRM's on front with 145r15, 5.5 BRM's rear with 195r15 tyres
all black interior from TMI, pics to follow.
Pan of body rebuild, new everything inthe brakes and suspention adj spring plates
all new rubbers/seal,bumpers etc.
it about 1 seat belt installation and new banjo steering wheel from being on the road, looking forward to driving it real soon.
Cheers
Paul
retroresto ·
Hey Tom
Hows that Brown beetle? Looks good mate!
Cheers
Paul
Hows that Brown beetle? Looks good mate!
Cheers
Paul
retroresto ·
Some more progress pictures
pancake ·
looks amazing!
wolfgang54 ·
liking the color! very nice 😎
jjwebb123 ·
so neat.
well done mate.😉
well done mate.😉
schnidlee ·
Did i drive past you on Shepherds Hill rd today? I was driving my blue SC, and saw an oval that looks identical. If it was you the beetle looks awesome, congratulations!
retroresto ·
No mate, not me, just another great oval owner !!! LOL!
Cheers
Cheers
wilderness ·
me likey!!!!!!
Wannavee ·
Holy crap Paul,thats awsome! Very well done
Pm sent too
Lee
Pm sent too
Lee
vicelore ·
That soo damm nice !! Awesome color..
Cheers Vice
Cheers Vice
OldBoyOval ·
The best combos grey,oval and brm,s.
plain ,simple but perfect. top job.
plain ,simple but perfect. top job.
bugboymatt ·
Any newer pics mate ?
bugking ·
oh yeah that's NICE!
Goldwinelove ·
dude! what a awsome car... like most restorations i cant imagine how much work this would be.. funny enough this was exactly what i wanted but with a type 4 engine.
anymore pics? loving it!
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Stinkbug ·
work of art man!
DieSchnelleKafer ·
dude any updates?
beetlemad6 ·
got to love an oval
Sunset Garage ·
As with all the other comments, ditto for me. It looks awesome!
Is the paint 2k? I'm guessing it's had a lot of wet-sanding done. Looks really nice n' flat anyway, love not seeing that 2K peel. Easy enough to rub back Acrylic...2k is a freakin nightmare!
Credit to the paint & body work. Looks superb!
Is the paint 2k? I'm guessing it's had a lot of wet-sanding done. Looks really nice n' flat anyway, love not seeing that 2K peel. Easy enough to rub back Acrylic...2k is a freakin nightmare!
Credit to the paint & body work. Looks superb!
Resto64 ·
yummy
Resto64 ·
Resto64 ·
I now owe the beast ,after a bit of a spit and polish
now running a 2175 ,irs rear ,and some fuchs
now running a 2175 ,irs rear ,and some fuchs
Bizarre ·
WOW ....... "That" is an Oval
Brilliant.
Brilliant.
1958kafer ·
Hey Paul, looks great. Won't be long know and we can meet up for a cruze.
Steve
Steve
Resto64 ·
wicked bring on the nice weather
Paul should have his black 58 on the road also by then !!
Paul should have his black 58 on the road also by then !!
1958kafer ·
Can't wait. Checked out Pauls 58 a couple of weeks ago kind of wish I hadn't sold it to him now. He has done a great job.
Turbo54 ·
I think I need to feel the 2165 power so I know what I'm getting in for Paul.
Resto64 ·
hahah will get it dyno done on Tuesday to sort out the jets in the carbs then rear main is getting done then its ready to go again until the next issue lol
fish26 ·
beautiful car mate, I really dig it with the BRMs
Resto64 ·
yer agree but it has the small 5 stud pattern now ,thinking of going back to wide 5 disk front and change the rear hubs ,I like the sprint stars