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The '74 Fatty

fat-attack - April 5th, 2011 at 11:24 PM

Hey guys,

thought it was time I'd post some pictures up of my 1974 L-Bug. It was purchased in 1995 by my dad and brother, and has been in the family ever since!
It's been through a few engines swaps and a few other changes.
Specs to come!

Cheers,
Nick

As it is now...

Custom Dash...

2276cc...

PowerTune built 2180cc...

US Spec 2276cc Turbo...

More to come :no:

Ollie - April 6th, 2011 at 12:34 AM

Looking good man!!!

1303Steve - April 6th, 2011 at 08:00 AM

Hi

Nice car, love Aero 1303s. Is there any reason why your car needs two tachos?

Steve

benjicon - April 6th, 2011 at 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1303Steve
Hi

Nice car, love Aero 1303s. Is there any reason why your car needs two tachos?

Steve

One is for reverse. :lol:

Camo - April 6th, 2011 at 01:12 PM

Sweet :-)

Bloody nice car you've got there :tu:

Kev

fat-attack - April 7th, 2011 at 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1303Steve
Hi

Nice car, love Aero 1303s. Is there any reason why your car needs two tachos?

Steve

Originally couldn't get one working so got the monster. But it helps when under the loud pedal as the other tacho sits under the steering wheel.
Have taken the big one out currently. Its nicer with more vision over the dash now.

cheers Steve

Nick

ragged - April 7th, 2011 at 03:21 PM

The custom dash. Was that from the USA?

Thanks Dave

Bizarre - April 7th, 2011 at 08:44 PM

I maybe wrong - but pretty sure Holzl made it
I know he has a/the mould at his place

Craig S - April 7th, 2011 at 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bizarre
I maybe wrong - but pretty sure Holzl made it
I know he has a/the mould at his place

Yep, was talking to him about something similar last week. I have to figure out first where I need the guages to be with my new seat and wheel combo.

Love the car by the way. Looking at that almost makes me want aero guards for mine.

What have you done with all the previous engines?

Will we see this at the Nationals in May?

Cheers
Craig

alansvw - April 8th, 2011 at 12:05 AM

Yeah Richard now has the mold for the dash. I treat it like gold so it doesn't crack or anything. The original engine was sold with my old 73 bug. And the 2180cc power tune engine is going in my Dads (alansvw) 61 Ghia. Its a work in progress but should look really good.

Yes! will certainly be at nationals cant wait.

Thanks craig

Nick

Ollie - April 8th, 2011 at 07:47 PM

Seeing as I happen to have a zillion photos of the car, I figured I'm put some more up!

Enjoy,
Ollie

cam070 - April 9th, 2011 at 12:21 AM

Methinks Ollie has been bug stalking down at Pittwater

SuperOwen - April 9th, 2011 at 08:51 PM

How do you like the CB turbo setup? What size turbo are you running?
I just picked up the same header with the schwitzer s2a, wastegate etc and not sure what to put it on yet.

fat-attack - April 10th, 2011 at 05:52 PM

Hey Owen,
Yeah mate im running the Schwitzer s2a Cb setup. So far i have been very happy with the setup. With the larger capacity motor i find there is minimal lag. Also you will struggle to find a better sounding header and exhaust setup. Its a little loud but i like it :cool: You can always get there turbo muffler which bolts straight up and keep things quieter.

Few problems i have had are some blocked jets and water in the carbs. Will keep you posted.

What are your options to put it in? i think its a fairly universal turbo setup that will run well on most setups.

Cheers

SuperOwen - April 24th, 2011 at 10:22 AM

Not sure yet, either a mild engine around 2l but I keep thinking about trying a 1600 sized engine bult to rev really high, got a few crazy ideas.

SebastienPeek - July 17th, 2011 at 02:33 PM

Sorry to drag up this thread again,
But this is seriously one nice looking L bug!

That PowerTune definitely looks good, I am thinking I want one in mine now!