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phiza - August 26th, 2011 at 09:45 PM

Hi all!

Just thought I'd say hello, new to the forum and new to the wonderful world of Beetle ownership. (Other than my Missus and her new style Beetle)
Just got my first ever restoration project, its a 1968 in need of lots of care and attention!
As I'm new to this I'll be asking loads of questions and hopefully benefitting from the vast amount of knowledge and experience on this site!

:)

h - August 26th, 2011 at 10:03 PM

welcome to here
put up a pic of ur new project!
h

LOWBUG - August 26th, 2011 at 10:04 PM

Welcome to mayham and foolishness

Paulc1964au - August 26th, 2011 at 10:25 PM

Welcome to our forum and this is the place to find out whatever you need to know. i have a 69 that is being restored / modified happy to give you advice from what i have learnt. Where in Aus are you?

snitz - August 26th, 2011 at 10:33 PM

Welcome..Great bunch of people here with good knowledge, easy to talk to without the attitude..definately the best forum that Im on!..show us a pic of your beastie and good luck with the resto..

phiza - August 26th, 2011 at 10:54 PM

I'm in Perth south of the river.

Will post some Pics as soon as I get some sorted.

It's a chop top convertible..........I know that some people frown upon them but it has rego and a re-built engine and I got it for a reeeally good price.
Plus I like the idea of (with lots of hard work) eventually putting something back on the road that would have only have rusted away.

phiza - August 26th, 2011 at 10:58 PM

Oh and thanks for all the welcome posts and offers of help and advice!
Very much appreciated!

:tu:

phiza - August 27th, 2011 at 02:23 AM

The First Pics
http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd334/clubmotavate/P8190498.jpg

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd334/clubmotavate/P8190499.jpg

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd334/clubmotavate/P8190504.jpg

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd334/clubmotavate/P8190536.jpg

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd334/clubmotavate/P8190582.jpg

Paulc1964au - August 27th, 2011 at 07:47 AM

Looks like your going to have a lot of fun, has the body been reinforced and strengthened?

SebastienPeek - August 30th, 2011 at 02:15 PM

Welcome to the club!

Looks like we both have the same kit on the rear end, say hello to some Australian muscle on the rear fenders ;)

phiza - August 30th, 2011 at 08:46 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Paulc1964au
Looks like your going to have a lot of fun, has the body been reinforced and strengthened?


Hi Paulc

Not sure, it is rego'd as a convertible but not got a Engineers Report.
When I get a good look underneath I'll check it out. I'm still a bit green so what should I be looking for?:?:

phiza - August 30th, 2011 at 08:50 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by SebastienPeek
Welcome to the club!

Looks like we both have the same kit on the rear end, say hello to some Australian muscle on the rear fenders ;)


Not sure I'm keeping the rear fenders yet, my son is trying to persuade me to go down the Volksrod route, I've got the fenders off all round at the mo' and I've got to admit I do quite like the idea! :cool: