Well, that's what I'm hoping for! After two failed attempts at building up a Bug (the first had severe engine problems and the second one I killed) I'm planning on building this one up to be a tough street bug with some power to match the look I'm going for!
The car in question is a '69 1500 Bug with a new respray and little-to-no rust. I had a decent dig around after I brought it home and could only find a smidgin under the battery and a small bubble on the bonnet - Huzzah!
Although I do love Single Port Madness, I've gone ahead and bought myself a slightly larger engine...
I'm still deciding on a gearbox to tame the beast, so I shall keep all updated on that decision!
First port of call however is the boat-like stance at the front end!
So, I've booked it into see the boys at RAW in the next week or so get the front end lowered and narrowed 2". I'm keeping the rear as is, as I'm planning on adding some Chrome/Polished Fuch's on it when money permits. As for the wheels at the moment, I'm swapping the front set with some original wheels and stretching a slightly skinnier tire onto it.
Let me know what y'all think, and I'll keep everyone updated with pictures!
Cheers,
Ollie
beetleboyjeff ·
Nice one Ollie.
Pumba ·
I like it looks very clean and nice colour combo,back sits good just need the front down a little.
cheers shane.
shokwave2 ·
Love the colour! That's what i eventually want to paint mine (in a few years). Nice score on the engine. IMO some black rims would like nice with that colour. That's what i would do. Keep us updated.
Ollie ·
^^ Mmm could be something to think about! I've been playing around on BugSelecta so I'm trying to work out which way to go with the wheels!
Empi 8s are up there as well
cam070 ·
Ollie great to see you are back in the game. Keep us posted on your progress. And btw nice score she looks in great nick.
Joel ·
Good to see you back in a bug again Ollie 👍
Just check your chassis number too, you may find it's another 70, 69s had the metal strip across the dash, cable operated front heaters and a non vented decklid if all that hasnt been swapped.
Ollie ·
Ah Sweet I'll have a gander tomorrow and report back, cheers Joel.
She's running nicely at the moment but I can tell there are little tweaks that can be fixed so I might have a fiddle over the week and try getting it running a little smoother
HappyDaze ·
Couldn't help noticing the 'fat' wallet on the seat, Ollie.............was that BEFORE you bought that engine?😁
Ollie ·
Hah It contains a lot of IOU's to various people... many favours to pay back... eep
t_tuffnut ·
That will dress up the engine bay nicely! The only part of the car that looks sub par at the moment.
Will you need to get it engineered with that beast in the back?
Ollie ·
Absolutely I will!
Will I? Another question altogether...
No in all seriousness it's my weekender so I'll get it all done and then get it engineered eventually when I have money again.
That said it doesn't have an engine number stamped onto it yet...
BeetleJuice ·
Nice looking Bug!😎
What's the go with narrowing the front beam? Isn't that making the handling dangerous?
Are you putting big wheels on?
I can understand the lowering.
Ollie ·
Narrowing it only slightly so that in time I can comfortably fit some wider wheels in time (possibly Fuch's)
I didn't want to go anything more than 2" as I think it would start to affect the handling, so I figured 2" was a decent compromise?
Ollie ·
Quick update, Car went into RAW this morning for the front to be lowered and narrowed. Going a 135 stretch on the front, so it should look nice and tough
SebastienPeek ·
Ollie!
Looks beautiful! Can't wait to see this new stance.
Have you given her/him a name yet? :P
1916baja ·
Sweet bug! any specs on the new motor??
Camo ·
How did I miss seeing your new car in the last week, as I am on here every day.
Looks like a real sweet ride and I like the look of the wheels as they are. I think lowered at the front will make all the difference to the appearance.
Look forward to seeing the updated photos when you get the car back from Raw.
Congratulations, Kev
P.S. Didn't you own a citrus coloured bug, I thought that look great also.
cam070 ·
Ollie wrote:Quick update, Car went into RAW this morning for the front to be lowered and narrowed. Going a 135 stretch on the front, so it should look nice and tough
When does it come back Ollie? We want to see what she looks like sitting closer to terra firmer
matberry ·
Nice one Ollie 👍
Ollie ·
SebastienPeek wrote:Ollie!
Looks beautiful! Can't wait to see this new stance.
Have you given her/him a name yet? :P
Ha well, I'm tossing up between two:
Lucky or 'Sleeping Beauty' 😂 still undecided! What're you reckon?
I bought it off a trusted friend, so it should be a smooth runner. If not, I can always work on it!
How did I miss seeing your new car in the last week, as I am on here every day.
Looks like a real sweet ride and I like the look of the wheels as they are. I think lowered at the front will make all the difference to the appearance.
Look forward to seeing the updated photos when you get the car back from Raw.
Congratulations, Kev
P.S. Didn't you own a citrus coloured bug, I thought that look great also.
Cheers Kev, I'm pysched to get it back soon - just need to find some time off work to go and pick it up when it's all ready to rock n' roll.
And Yeah I used to own a sweet little 70's green dub with earlier guards and a 1835cc. Regret selling that almost every day, but hey, I'll just have to make this one better!
Nice one Ollie 👍
Cheers Mat, It's looking like a long road but I'm looking forward to the challanges!
Ollie ·
cam070 wrote:
Ollie wrote:Quick update, Car went into RAW this morning for the front to be lowered and narrowed. Going a 135 stretch on the front, so it should look nice and tough
When does it come back Ollie? We want to see what she looks like sitting closer to terra firmer
Should be back tomorrow or the next day - Friday at the latest 🙂 Bought myself a Canon 600D the other day too (i'm so broke) so I'll take some snaps and post them up asap 🙂
cam070 ·
Haha you might be broke but you can take as many pics of your bug and pist them here and it won't cost you a thing. Keep up the good work Ollie.
Ollie ·
Alright so a quick sneak peak at the new stance!
I'll post up some more pictures when I get the chance, but here is one to keep those interested happy 🙂
The boys at RAW did a fantastic job and I couldn't recommend them more!
SebastienPeek ·
Ollie!
Looking good, definitely reckon it is a "Lucky" 😉
Have you noticed any massive differences in handling? Looks like you've narrowed the front beam, or is that just me?
Camo ·
Ollie,
looking heaps better now the front is down, but try and picture it with a wheel filling out the guard like on the rear 😉
I guess you cant run the original front tyre as it would rub on the inside edge ❓
What's next on the agenda ❓
Kev
Eatsleepvw ·
Lookin good Vern! 😁
Paulc1964au ·
that looks awesome I knew Adam at RAw wouldnt let you down, mine is back there this week getting fitted out with windows after the new interior goes in
cam070 ·
Nice Ollie, just needs some wheels and tyres to fill those guards. Keep up the progress reports.
Ollie ·
Cheers guys, im pretty stoked with it!
Seb the handling is fairly similar- nice and tight now though!
As for the wheel spacing, im actually kind of liking the missing space so Ill stick with it for a while until I go Fuchs down the line 😀
1916baja ·
Nice! i like the narrowed look....
Ollie ·
Alright time for an update (of sorts).
I bought a Canon 600D the other week, and I figured that instead of shooting some pictures I could get creative!
I didn't spend too long on it (around an hour all up for shooting and editing) but put together and little sneak-peak of the car.
Many more to come once I get some more spare time/get better at shooting...
Hey Ollie im only new here but like the look of the car.Also like the video.Congrats.
also will you be selling the old motor when you upgrade?
Ollie ·
Cheers mate, welcome to the forum!
I'm not too sure what I'm doing with the engine at this point, are you in the market for one?
bstan100 ·
Hi Ollie, I'm another newbie on the forum, just watched the video, Love the stance, wicked.👍
vicelore ·
Dude that stance is 1000x better.. Love the narrow look.. I wouldnt touch it.
Cheers Vice.
surfpig ·
Looks sweet narrowed and lowered man.
Is it lowered at all at the back? One spline?
OldTimer ·
I'm with bstan100, vicelore and surfpig. Don't touch the stance.
Do you think you could clean up that front bumper? I don't mind Rats when they are Rats, but yours is so nice and that bumper is ruining the whole look.
Love the video too - nice angles, nice location, nice camera and nice car. keep 'em coming.
Old Timer
Aussie Dubbin ·
Mate nice work you have got a sweet looking ride. Me i'm more of a fill the guards look, but i like what youre going for. NO hurry up, get those front tyres stripped off and take those wheels to a bead blaster and powder coater, White yeah.
Cheers
Ollie ·
Cheers for the comments guys!
Old Timer that's on the list of things to do 🙂 I couldn't agree more!
Aussie That's also on the list as well, I've been Enquiring locally and have found a great place to get it done 🙂
I'm glad to see all y'all new forum members coming out of the woodwork! Feel free to ask any questions, me and everyone on here would be happy to answer!
qarnita ·
Yeh im after a goin 1500 motor to put in mine.Let me know if you wanna sell or if anyone has a good motor sittin around.
Ollie ·
I don't think mine will be of value as I may have to take bits and pieces from it- but pop up a wtb thread in the parts section and I'm sure you'll have some luck!
gerggl ·
Very Very nice ........ you have great taste!
Ollie ·
Alright, just a quick update!
I put the car in for Rego check and it didn't quite make the cut...
the ol' steering rack is bent and it doesn't quite turn as left as right (read: not at all), but never dispare!
I'd been saving up for a new Gearbox and Webbers, but I've decided to cop the price and finish fixing up the suspension altogether to I don't have to touch it again.
Going on the front are drop spindles, castor shimmies, a new steering rack and bushing etc...
...And I'm dropping it another inch 👍 I couldn't resist.
I'll get some more snaps/vids when it's all done and I get it back home!
dragsters for life ·
spray bomb those front rims to match the rears, way cheaper than powder and when your in the money again powder them
love the stance and love the video
Ollie ·
Good thinking mate,
I've been meaning to get onto them for a while now!
