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Ruby rides.. a long overdue photo update.
dak002 - May 13th, 2006 at 11:02 AM

Well after 6 months of mostly sitting in Doc's driveway. Ruby, the pre-loved red squareback, has been declared fit and capable to mix it in the roads with the other cars.. sometimes I wonder about Vic's roadworthy system, she now never has to see a mechanic again, until she dies quitly of rust or damage. at some distant point in the future.

anyhoo, she's not qiute ready to make her debut yet, too much air underneath for the momrnt, stay tuned...........................

rossko
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j115/rosskop/veedubbphotos12051.jpg

[ Edited on 26/5/2006 by dak002 ]

[ Edited on 26/6/2006 by dak002 ]


Volkswagenboy - May 13th, 2006 at 11:07 AM

Nice...
-Staggers.


ren - May 13th, 2006 at 12:03 PM

The Alchemist. I love it Rosko. Did you have some odd roadworthy dramas?


empi - May 13th, 2006 at 12:41 PM

Love the plate.


matt - May 13th, 2006 at 01:09 PM

looks good, when are you going to drop it? are you still going to fill the rear windows in? I am glad that you can now drive it around.

matt


beerdoc - May 13th, 2006 at 03:45 PM

A quick clean prior to trip to RTA


http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b280/beerdoc/beetle003.jpg

Looking proud next to KEN but screaming for the weeds
Well done Rosko


http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b280/beerdoc/beetle006.jpg


boristherat - May 13th, 2006 at 05:45 PM

Top plate and a ripper of a beast.....good stuff!


CAFFINEPUSHERMAN - May 15th, 2006 at 06:51 PM

loooking good mate got betty lou rwc today bit worried about the rego though the rw bloke didnt look at the indicators when i pulled out of the workshop with the rwc in my hand the indicators still didnt work did a u turn went and told him passed it with shitty 50/50 lenses so replaced them with 58 oval type units and harley indicators fingers crossed i will be driving legally by friday


ruckus - May 15th, 2006 at 07:11 PM

Doc you just want it dumped so that it can't fit down that perilous driveway... that way you've seen the last of it. :dork:

Great plates rossko.


ang3lsholocaust - May 15th, 2006 at 07:16 PM

:starhit:very nice ..


beerdoc - May 15th, 2006 at 07:16 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by ruckus
Doc you just want it dumped so that it can't fit down that perilous driveway... that way you've seen the last of it. :dork:

Great plates rossko.



Bloody school teachers that anal ise everthing :kiss

Not a bad thouight though:beer


dak002 - May 15th, 2006 at 09:07 PM

And to answer the queries:-

Plans include;

First and foremost, drop it down, hey it really couldn't sit any higher now; only way she can go........
upgrade suspension and brakes,
cover in windows, aka panel van,
more rat(sh1t) bling,
motor upgrade, (not suby, altho it would rhyme, with ruby!)
wheels, type yet to be determined.
and some ideas yet to be determined feasible.
or at least not too laughable....


As for roadworthy, no problems really, found the rusted main front to rear leaking brake line, early on.
Painted the masking tape over the rust holes in the left sill, with red oxide, can't see them now... later for proper repair.

Went back the second time, after working on the list of 6 things for the RWC, only one thing I didn't expect was the lower ball joints, and got the magic piece of paper straight up. Took it to Vic Roads, and all they wanted to see were the magic numbers. Engine and Chassis, and check the compliance plate. The dude thought someone was having a lend of him, when the computer came with vehicle type as "square"...........

If everything is right; a simple process, apart from the $$$$ part. ESpecially with the national data base, they conformed the details form the previous S.A. rego. And I had a great receipt, (thanks Matt, :tu:).

And now the project really begins, and like I tell all those who are non-car project people; who ask when will it be finished, probably about 30 years, or when my hair grows back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! whichever comes first.

rossko


beerdoc - May 21st, 2006 at 08:23 PM

Have been away from home during light hours thia weekend and have noticed my dog a jack R will not fit under the alchemist any more

Those chromies might fit rosko ?


ruckus - May 21st, 2006 at 09:18 PM

Bloody Dodgy Bros are so sly!

Make with the pics Rossko.


dak002 - May 22nd, 2006 at 07:34 AM

Didn't put up pics Ruckus, ran out of daylight and still have front left corner to lower the hem on......

heading down to show and tell in G-town friday, and will get the last bit done, then post pics when she's siting pretty, not quite low enough yet, but happy to step out and be seen now..

and still need to get out that driveway........


ruckus - May 22nd, 2006 at 10:07 PM

Next you need to teach her to shake hands:


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/squareonair/car/three%20wheel/DSCF0590.jpg


hehehe


empi - May 22nd, 2006 at 10:15 PM

:bounce


dak002 - May 26th, 2006 at 11:46 PM

Here you go Ruckus,,,,,

before i teach her to shake hands, need to get her to sit properly, so check out the photos, you can drool now..........................

how much do ya luv me babbbbbyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy;;;

And Doc's loaning me his rims, the ones that you and him already tried, just need some rubber for them, word is that you have some of the right size round black things.

The dash thingy cover whatsy; is coming out too, (still want it Ren? it's yours.)

on with the show, later................:post::!:

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j115/rosskop/rubylower003.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j115/rosskop/rubylower005.jpg


GASBNR - May 27th, 2006 at 07:35 PM

nice looking ride, we need to find u some ratty overiders
O


VWFOOL - May 27th, 2006 at 08:47 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by empikg
nice looking ride, we need to find u some ratty overiders
O



hey ive got a pair thatll do the trick nicely. maybe just throw the 2 on the back and leave the spotties on the front bumper.
love the stance by the way :thumb

[ Edited on 27-5-2006 by VWFOOL ]


dak002 - May 28th, 2006 at 01:23 AM

Suggestions welcome, yes need overiders, how much?

and any old ratty stuff anybody wants to get out of their shed and send this way.

need some narrower tyres for the front too, think Doc's chromies have too much offset....


VWFOOL - May 28th, 2006 at 11:58 AM

hows $40 plus postage sound for the pair? u2u me. to make schmick just polish, or leave for that ratty look.


kroozzn63 - May 28th, 2006 at 03:47 PM

looks awesome love it


ruckus - May 28th, 2006 at 04:19 PM

Oooo yeah!

Perfect Rossko, perfect!

Ive got a pair of 175x65s, and a pair of 195x65s. Might be too big?


ren - May 30th, 2006 at 08:00 PM

That's the s**t Ross! What rims are you talking about? the 356's?

If the dash pad is coming out, what's going in? The one from the white notch?


Dasdubber - May 30th, 2006 at 09:57 PM

Very sweet - love the stance!


beerdoc - May 30th, 2006 at 09:59 PM

mmmmmmmmm
did anyone tell rosco about that right rear shocker not connected
:beer


beerdoc - May 30th, 2006 at 10:01 PM

and the 74L is FOR SALE


ruckus - May 31st, 2006 at 12:18 AM

Hey Doc why's Rhino so high again?


64vwmark - May 31st, 2006 at 12:26 AM

looks great:beer