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Long time lurker, now with bug!
jimmy_g - August 16th, 2014 at 11:58 AM

Howdy crew,

I've been lurking on the forums for a while now (great resource of info!). Ive previously owned a couple of early Beetles, mostly light customs. Last week I got back into the game with a ripper of 64, perfect for the rat I've always wanted to build. It needs a bit of rust repair, the floors and pretty much gone, but the body is in really good shape with lots of real-deal-natural patina. I haven't tried to start it yet, but engine does spin. The plan is to spend some solid hours on it getting it rust free, with a quality running gear, neat interior and shabby outer. Slammed of course.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t1.0-9/10426098_10152683160372244_2634802685628421515_n.jpg

Bit about me; I run a Communal DIY Motorcycle Workshop, Kustom Kommune in Collingwood. I'm a mad moto-nut and love everything with an engine. I've been building Cafe Racers and Bobbers for a few years and always wanted a space where others could do the same. I also run Oil Stained Brain, a Motorcycle Exhibition also now in Collingwood.

This flaked GB was my last build, and I'm currently working on a Sportster:

http://kustomkommune.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Jimmy-Honda-Gb400-1.jpg

https://scontent-b-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/p417x417/10527666_673054472770674_3371329889340766473_n.jpg https://scontent-a-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/t1.0-9/p417x417/10553559_668135516595903_4149292410399152338_n.jpg

Planning on starting a blog about the Beetle build, i'll post up some progress on the forums for those that are interested.

Cheers,

Jimmy G.


matberry - August 16th, 2014 at 03:45 PM

Welcome Jimmy, dunno what a flaked GB is but it sure looks fine to me. Reckon the bug will work well for you and please keep us updated

Cheers
Matt


h - August 17th, 2014 at 01:10 PM

Welcome aboard mate
nice beetle and wow nice bikes
more pics pls :)
cheers pauly