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jovonovo - January 31st, 2016 at 12:52 PM

Hey everyone!!!

I'm new on the block so hi

Long story short I bought my VW in NSW with no roof and drove it to QLD because when I bought the bug it was during the floods in NSW last year and I couldn't drive home(Melbourne) with out a roof. Had it repaired on the Gold Coast and then caught a plane back up with a few mate when it was finished and then did the road trip back to Melb with a roof haha.

Had such a great time on the drive. Was a great way to really first drive the bug :)

Enough about me!

I was sent to this forum by a friend in to find a mechanic for Beetles in Melbourne.

I have attached some photos of ride, throw up some of yours if you want!

Also are there any cruises that happen in Melb?

Cheers!!

Jovan


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wombatventures - February 2nd, 2016 at 05:24 PM

G'day Jovan.
Welcome.
And congratulations on rescuing another butchered Bug.
You'll find a few diehards who hate them but don't worry coz their still cool.
Here's one of our projects...


wombatventures - February 2nd, 2016 at 05:32 PM

Did yours have a Yellow Sunbug Conversions sticker under the Bonnet near the Build tag?
Here's my thread...
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=105653 

Hope ours looks as cool as yours when we get it back on the road.


jovonovo - February 3rd, 2016 at 10:47 PM

Nice project you have there, good rescue :)

I had to buy a whole new roof and also pay for the mod plates for the sedan to convertible conversion. The bug was still registered as a sedan :(. I did all that in QLD as it works out the prices are cheaper than if I was to do all that in VIC.

Trying to find a solid mechanic down here in Melbourne. I'm getting the VW Magazine tomorrow and going to go through the specialists section and with some luck should be sorted :)

Drive safe :)


wombatventures - February 7th, 2016 at 12:51 PM

We got a roof but will get a new one made up once its done. Who did you get to do the work in qld. Looks good. Plan for ours is a similar colour to share on it and make it semi Baja.