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Camo Custom Title Time!

1,936 posts · joined Oct 2007 ·

#835849
Hi all,

my wife seems to have a problem with my car parts in the downstairs rumpus room and I think it's quite ok as we hardly use this room. it's also the safest place for them at this time. The pool table came in very handy and is just the right size for the doors.

What's your thought and add photos if you have any 😂😂😂

Or is this just a guy thing ❓❓❓

Kev

I thought rebuilding a VW would be cheap - Shit I was wrong, just don't let the wife know !!!!

Click here for my (slowy) modded 1961 Beetle build.

beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!

1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·

#835850
Makes it look kinda 'homey' I reckon. lol
From your ole' mate Jeff

ragged Just ask if you need HELP!

478 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·

#835859
I think she would be happier if you were to hang those larger panels on the walls, that way it is not so cluttered and the pool table is still able to be used.
Either that or put a lock on the door to keep her out!

Cheers Dave

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#835861
Looks like you've done everything correctly, Kev - nice soft covers down, so the paint won't get damaged. No, that's looks fine to me.👍

Cheers, Greg
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#835870
mate... it is. i dedicated a whole bedroom to vw parts.

i work on my motorbike in the entry hall of my apartment too. some parts make great 'conversation pieces' when entertaining guests as well!
Simply Cruzin'...

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#835871
tell her it's perfectly normal Kev!








creates family bonding when watching the news 😂




sometimes they arrive early and catch you in the act tho 🥲


HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#835872
I cooked a VW engine once, but it was all at once - not a bit at a time like that!😂
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

Adsman Officially Full-On Dubber

393 posts · joined Jan 2007 ·

#835873
Are they pushrod tubes in the oven? 😂
What my garage isn't messy........Well chaos is a form of order isn't it?

btc-er Commited Dubber

72 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·

#835888
It's completely normal (for a given definition of the word "normal").

BTW, have you considered that this possibly isn't the best place to get an objective opinion on the topic?

robb Officially Full-On Dubber

279 posts · joined Apr 2010 ·

#835893
camo the thing i might say about ya pic is that maybe the doors are alittle close other than that all looks fine

Birdman Wolfsburg Wizard

428 posts · joined May 2010 ·

#835898
Nice use of the pool table there Camo,
I do not have one so car parts on the dining table and rc cars on the coffee table!
Just noticed a billet AFM and digital calipers on the computer desk. Completely normal.
😂

Camo Custom Title Time!

1,936 posts · joined Oct 2007 ·

#835903
btc-er wrote:BTW, have you considered that this possibly isn't the best place to get an objective opinion on the topic?
😁 Why do you think I asked on here.

Hellbugged, I love the coffee table made from wheels and tyres, plus you need to keep an eye on them for safety. And the added bonus that the kids also enjoy veedubbing.

Kev
I thought rebuilding a VW would be cheap - Shit I was wrong, just don't let the wife know !!!!

Click here for my (slowy) modded 1961 Beetle build.

VolksVair Officially Full-On Dubber

252 posts · joined Apr 2010 ·

#835904
Down here in Geelong, there is no other lounge room that can compete with "Hanks" from glass cabinets full of model vws to a cut down vw engine that was once a classroom display still on a full sized vw engine stand, & thats only the lounge room!! but I kid you not, Hank is a VW Doctor with the highest degree
Adventure Before Dimentia

ahoogah Seriously Crusin Dubber

135 posts · joined Oct 2009 ·

#835912
Years ago I was after a dodge 400 v8 and a friend of a mate put me onto a chrysler fanatic.
Rang him,he had one in bits:
crank,conrods etc ; kitchen table
heads sump valley ; laundry trough
block ; in the bath with a gallon of kero

Perfectly normal ?
Mind you,he was single.

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#835918
Hey Kev, how long before you get the doors on?.......I could use that pool table - just the thing for the 8 ball.😁
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#835949
Looks normal from here.

I couldn't believe my wife when we were at H's house warming. His house is a side section of the BIG shed and Donna thought it was very cool, not having to walk to far to get to play with the dubs 👍👍👍
Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
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68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#835956
Camo wrote:Hi all,

my wife seems to have a problem with my car parts in the downstairs rumpus room and I think it's quite ok as we hardly use this room. it's also the safest place for them at this time. The pool table came in very handy and is just the right size for the doors.

What's your thought and add photos if you have any 😂😂😂

Or is this just a guy thing ❓❓❓

Kev

Hi Kev

I had the heads off My engine at one time , and put My engine back together in My [Our] dining room...
I think the reason for that , mainly, it may have been winter...
??
but I did put newspaper on the floor first... lol

I have lots of parts in a spare bedroom and the computer room...
but it seems the dining room is now off limits as far as VWs go
lol
and the worst part is She Keeps cleaning up the "MESS"

which makes finding parts very difficult...😂l:ol:

Lee


PS: Kev - no holes for a VW badge on the bonnet?? and No Wolfsburg crest??? I love those... Lee
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#835957
helbus wrote:I built a front end suspension for my EH in the lounge room , and when I finished
it was too heavy for me to carry outside.
Now that is an excellent story... 😂😂😂


LEE

My Son has been working on His Suzuki 250 Bikes for a long time and they were in the Kitchen for a long time...

Well, I will admit... He only Had One Bike in the kitchen at a time!! and gearboxes etc....
LEE
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#835972
Paulc1964au wrote:
HappyDaze wrote:Hey Kev, how long before you get the doors on?.......I could use that pool table - just the thing for the 8 ball.😁
I have a 9 by 5 i want to sell Greg lol
Not sure what to make of that, Paul? Is it a pool table, or are you just bragging?😂
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

rose doin it for d girls

2,036 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·

#836066
No not just a guy thing either
I love that colour orange.

So you don't let any critters get in that room of the house?

The dining table is perfect to clean carbies😂😂

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#836068
i dont C any problem with that

I have eum in the roof under the bed under the house in the the garage and in MY TV room

nice pic Rose hehehehehehehe
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


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68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#836117

Well Rose,

Now We know who pulls Your Carbies apart ....

and puts them back together....

Great photo too....

cheers

Lee in Scone

PS: I've never thought to place a carby etc in a plastic container like that.... Excellent...
never too old to learn Rose... Lee
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

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7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·

#836143
i dont see any 'problems' here, good work!
this is the view from my front door 😵‍💫

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zayus Wolfsburg Wizard

437 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#836206
H,

What a view!
That is the type of pool room, we all want!

🙂

zayus Wolfsburg Wizard

437 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#836207
H,

What a view!
That is the type of pool room, we all want!

🙂

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#836275
Just found this pic of My engine cover in the dining room a couple of months ago....

LEE

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