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Adolf the 68 Auto-Stick!
killakornkobb - August 1st, 2004 at 03:46 PM

well.. its about time i put my little beetle up in the members rides section. so here we go!!

this is my very first Vee-Dub who i love dearly, and has been named "Adolf" by my girlfriend..:jesus

i bought him about 14 months ago, and he was the very first beetle i went to have a look at (actually the only one) what i found was a pretty rust free, original beetle.

i dont really have any before/after pics, because he really hasnt changed much, only very subtle things so far.. but the interior looks a MILLION times better than when i got him, due to new carpet, and re-covering/padding the seats and what-not.

the plans for the near future, are, a wood-slat roof rack, lowering both front and back by about 1.5"-2" THICK whitewalls (2")

rear venitian
a D plate, and fender Stone guards, plus pretty-much any other cool looking oldskool/chrome acessories i can afford :)

and a bit later on down the track some BRM's

Let the Photo's begin!


http://users.bigpond.net.au/killakornkobb/68semi/DCP_0060_thumb.jpg

http://users.bigpond.net.au/killakornkobb/68semi/DCP_0059_thumb.jpg

http://users.bigpond.net.au/killakornkobb/68semi/DCP_0058_thumb.jpg





[ Edited on 2-1-2007 by killakornkobb ]


killakornkobb - August 1st, 2004 at 03:48 PM

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killakornkobb - August 1st, 2004 at 03:48 PM

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killakornkobb - August 1st, 2004 at 03:49 PM

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killakornkobb - August 1st, 2004 at 03:50 PM

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killakornkobb - August 1st, 2004 at 03:51 PM

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pyr0 - August 1st, 2004 at 03:53 PM

smooth beetle mate, great score you got with that one ;)


Robo - August 1st, 2004 at 06:00 PM

Cool Beetle
They really are a pleasure to drive! no changing gears all the time, very relaxing. I hope you enjoy it!
Rob...:cool:


CHADMYSTER - August 1st, 2004 at 06:47 PM

ive got a 69 auto stickshift. I like the decal on rear decklid


killakornkobb - August 1st, 2004 at 09:32 PM

Thanks Lad's!

Pyr0 - cheers ;)

Robo - a Pleasure to drive:)

Chadmyster.. i have been told it is possible the only genuine one left in one piece in Australia.. i am going to see about getting some repro's made for all the Auto-stick drivers.. :)


65busser - August 1st, 2004 at 11:02 PM

Congrats mate. Love the colour. Those seats came up a treat!!


jenz58 - August 1st, 2004 at 11:09 PM

Damien, sweet beetle
:cool:

I think I've seen you driving around? Not often you see a beetle in Savanah Beige like DR L my Type 3....

Should look hot a little lowered:thumb


karmannghia60 - August 2nd, 2004 at 09:03 AM

Good looking car Mate. I had one exactly like it few years ago. It was a '69. Unfortunately, a stupid Harley rider hit me from the side while I was turning in a side street. Quarter panel was gone but there was also damage to the roof because of his high handle bars. Which made it too expensive to repair. The car was written off. It went great. I bought it for only $450 because it had problems with gears. Turned up to be only the vacuum box next to the gearbox. $140 later it was on the road. Served me very well for three years.
Raf

[Edited on 1-8-2004 by karmannghia60]


killakornkobb - August 2nd, 2004 at 06:04 PM

you probably have jen:) i'll have to keep an eye out for you and Bel!!!:P

hey busser.. i ebnded up doing the front seats myself.. i warmed them up a bit w/ a hair dryer.. (no clothes dryer at my place, and too cold for the sun) and stretched them on.. few tears down the bottom :mad: but i'll live.. when i twarms up i'll stretch them properly, and attach them properly.. atm the backrests are kinda just sitting there.. i havnt cut the holes for the side levers either:| just using the bottom lever for the time being.


killakornkobb - September 12th, 2004 at 09:51 PM

well the beetle is looking a lot different these days.. 2 1/4" whitewalls.. wood-slat roof rack, ventian blind in the back! and will be lowered in time for DotVW!! i'll get some pics up ASAP! batteries are dead in the digi-cam :(


oval TOFU - September 13th, 2004 at 12:44 AM

Looks and sounds swheet! Good job on the interior!


*did* - September 13th, 2004 at 05:20 PM

nice one!
go astro boy!


ikube - September 19th, 2004 at 02:15 AM

go low! ;)

good luck :cool:

[Edited on 18-9-2004 by ikube]


killakornkobb - September 19th, 2004 at 08:37 AM

here are some more piccies!


http://users.bigpond.net.au/killakornkobb/68semi/vw1.jpg


killakornkobb - September 19th, 2004 at 08:38 AM

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killakornkobb - September 19th, 2004 at 08:38 AM

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killakornkobb - September 19th, 2004 at 08:38 AM

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killakornkobb - September 19th, 2004 at 08:39 AM

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killakornkobb - September 19th, 2004 at 08:39 AM

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killakornkobb - September 19th, 2004 at 08:40 AM

http://users.bigpond.net.au/killakornkobb/68semi/vw7.jpg


thats all for now... now just needa save up some more for a few more "sessories" and slamming:) and he'll be good to go for DoVW :)

[Edited on 18-9-2004 by killakornkobb]


boersch - September 19th, 2004 at 11:38 AM

awesome car mate, wheels/tires look great!


killakornkobb - September 19th, 2004 at 06:33 PM

thanks bud:) spray canned them black.. and the whitewall flaps were definatley worth it :)


jenz58 - September 19th, 2004 at 08:53 PM

Damien such a sweet looking ride u have....looking very good :cool:

Why don't I spot you on our roads....damn...

Hey I was on Phillip Island boring someone with VW talk today...and he said he saw a really nice 'cappuccino' coloured VW he liked maybe it was u :thumb

....then I told him what it was really called....:jesus ;)


pyr0 - September 19th, 2004 at 08:59 PM

lookin damn fine :) she'll be even sweeter when lowered :D top work :beer


XXX-1.8T - September 27th, 2004 at 10:43 PM

lookin sweet:thumb