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Fireman Bens Bug UPDATE
Harryman - September 16th, 2005 at 08:35 AM

Gday guys well I have had to replace my stereo and my pop out windows finally arrived and look great. Stereo's apparently don't liike water coming down from the windscreen wipers. I always learn things the hard way anyway I thought that I would post some picks so enjoy. I have nearly finished my 1970 project it is about 95% complete. As I have plans of doing something with the door trims and some other bits hear and there. Thanks for the interest Ben DIckens

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/benwabluebug/DSC01365.jpg 
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/benwabluebug/DSC01347.jpg 
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/benwabluebug/DSC01349.jpg 
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/benwabluebug/DSC01277.jpg 
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/benwabluebug/DSC01018.jpg 
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rainbowpiglet - September 16th, 2005 at 10:34 AM

Shes gorgeous, i'm jelous. Love the blue, and you have done a great job of the interior. Shes what mines going to grow up to be...
love the eye lids is it a 72?? did you have to modify the headlights to get them on?? I couldnt get my set on.


56astro - September 16th, 2005 at 12:00 PM

Nice looking bug.
:tu:
Is hat a 4 sale sign on the window?


ruckus - September 16th, 2005 at 02:10 PM

This makes it a bit easier I hope:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/benwabluebug/DSC01365.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/benwabluebug/DSC01347.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/benwabluebug/DSC01349.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/benwabluebug/DSC01277.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/benwabluebug/DSC01018.jpgnn[ Edited on 16-9-2005 by ruckus ]


PrettyBlueBug - September 18th, 2005 at 08:53 PM

Lookin' good! :thumb

My pop-outs are sitting on the floor of my wardrobe, awaiting a fine day on a weekend to put them in!

Could you u2u me on what made you have to replace your stereo? I just had to take my headunit in to be checked out, as it died on me, but the unit was still getting power.... weird!


Harryman - September 19th, 2005 at 03:43 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Pretty_Blue_Bug
Lookin' good! :thumb

My pop-outs are sitting on the floor of my wardrobe, awaiting a fine day on a weekend to put them in!

Could you u2u me on what made you have to replace your stereo? I just had to take my headunit in to be checked out, as it died on me, but the unit was still getting power.... weird!


Well I found that water was running down through the perrished seals that the windscreen wipers are on. If you headunit plays up be sure to check firstly the fuse in back of headunit even if it looks ok change with another. Sometimes they can become broken with a surge of power but very hard to see. Second check that the power lead is good and has not broken or been bent and twisted. Finally check your earth, if you have done it like mine and connected accessories power and unit power together ensure these still have a good contact to one another. I have placed a plastic bag over the top of my new headunit so if water does get in it wont get damaged. If you have any other drama's contact me.


Harryman - September 19th, 2005 at 03:46 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by rainbowpiglet
Shes gorgeous, i'm jelous. Love the blue, and you have done a great job of the interior. Shes what mines going to grow up to be...
love the eye lids is it a 72?? did you have to modify the headlights to get them on?? I couldnt get my set on.



They are very hard to get on very, I am unsure of 1972 lights since mine are 1970. However place them inbetween the glass and the frame carefully then tighten very slowly. Sorry I can't be of more help maybe ask one of the experienced vee dubbers on line as I am very new to the world. Good luck and thanks for your comments. Ben Dickens


mscabrio - September 20th, 2005 at 03:32 PM

The quality of dubs is getting better and better. That is one awesome looking bug, you should be proud of this bug. The popouts looks sweet


Fossil - September 22nd, 2005 at 05:31 PM

that's one sweet looking ride


Dasdubber - October 6th, 2005 at 10:14 PM

Very tidy bug mate - looks great and lots of fun to cruise in!


Dannyboy - October 6th, 2005 at 10:21 PM

NIce looking late bug! Great colour , looks tops!

Dan:thumb