Board Logo

'54 back on the road.
HappyDaze - January 13th, 2017 at 06:45 AM

Almost completely original. No body-work replaced, just tidied up. Paint-work touched up where necessary. New brakes, tyres, and a few minor bits replaced, but not a 'restoration'.

Speedo shows 22k miles...and I reckon it's original!

http://i861.photobucket.com/albums/ab172/happydaze8/Beetles/f3e6a600-55d1-4ed4-8aca-668015503aa0_zpsqj0gyfy2.jpg

wombatventures - January 13th, 2017 at 08:26 AM

That is Beautiful Greg.
:tu:

oldskoolguy - January 13th, 2017 at 09:00 AM

That is a real looker :)
Black looks great on early Beetles. :tu:

Bizarre - January 13th, 2017 at 09:05 AM

Beautiful

modulus - January 13th, 2017 at 11:26 AM

Droolworthy - modulo the aerial.

53vicky - January 13th, 2017 at 11:49 AM

That is one sweet bug!

Camo - January 13th, 2017 at 04:17 PM

Another one in the stable :smilegrin:

HappyDaze - January 13th, 2017 at 04:31 PM

Got a 'thing' about black VWs, Kev. :yes:

vw54 - January 14th, 2017 at 05:06 AM

I was wondering why you need a split case gearbox gasket

Bizarre - January 14th, 2017 at 07:11 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by modulus
Droolworthy - modulo the aerial.


I thought it had a CB :crazy:

HappyDaze - January 14th, 2017 at 07:46 AM

6v valve radio, that takes a while to 'warm up'. Only problem it only picks up modern AM stations. :rolleyes:

http://i861.photobucket.com/albums/ab172/happydaze8/Beetles/P1030104_zps7osfn06v.jpg

nbturbo - January 14th, 2017 at 04:06 PM

Really nice car Greg.Would like to see some pics of the inside as well.You know the old saying-(once you have gone black,there is no going back)

sander288 - January 14th, 2017 at 11:19 PM

As long as it picks up the cricket modern am radio is ok!

Car looks great! Nice that it's just brought back to the road and not torn apart needlessly

m4co - January 15th, 2017 at 06:51 PM

Really nice Beetle, would be really difficult to find another one in the same condition

vw54 - January 15th, 2017 at 07:12 PM

Greg how long have you owned this gem

HappyDaze - January 16th, 2017 at 07:41 AM

Not long Dave...3or 4 years, maybe.

I've got the original Boge rear shocks apart, and they are good inside. Will fit new seals, oil, and rubber bushes. Should last another 60 years. :yes:

vw54 - January 16th, 2017 at 05:42 PM

Why did u pull them apart if they were leaking good for ever

you will have to get rid of that seat belt bolt above the rear window


Post some interior pics will you we all want to see the headliner and trims

HappyDaze - January 16th, 2017 at 06:33 PM

I pulled the shocks apart BECAUSE THEY WERE LEAKING !!! Getting new seals to-morrow, and will put them back together, and re-fill with shock oil.

The seat belt bolts have been there for a long time...SO THEY ARE STAYING !!! :yes:

All interior is original, including floor rubber mats. Driver's seat looks to have been repaired, and the stitching has parted in places. No action planned.

Photos are not my priority, but will appear one day. :yes:

dangerous - March 3rd, 2017 at 07:23 AM

Beautiful car Greg, nice to see one how it was in 1954!

Andy - March 3rd, 2017 at 02:29 PM

Wow, stunning car. What is it with '54 beetles, that makes 3 I am aware of with less than 50k miles from new and excellent unrestored condition.
Maybe in '54 people wanted them as museum pieces?

Good to see them on the road and well loved.
:tu:

frog - March 4th, 2017 at 12:12 AM

Nuts! Anyone know how many bugs came in 1954? I have a black one too but not as shiny as this!