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 HappyDaze
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| posted on January 13th, 2017 at 06:45 AM |
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'54 back on the road.
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!
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
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| posted on January 13th, 2017 at 08:26 AM |
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That is Beautiful Greg.
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| posted on January 13th, 2017 at 09:00 AM |
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That is a real looker 
Black looks great on early Beetles.
"The best trophies are stone chips"
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| posted on January 13th, 2017 at 09:05 AM |
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Beautiful
Futue te ipsum!!!
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| posted on January 13th, 2017 at 11:26 AM |
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Droolworthy - modulo the aerial.
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| posted on January 13th, 2017 at 11:49 AM |
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That is one sweet bug!
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| posted on January 13th, 2017 at 04:17 PM |
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Another one in the stable 
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HappyDaze
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| posted on January 13th, 2017 at 04:31 PM |
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Got a 'thing' about black VWs, Kev. 
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
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| posted on January 14th, 2017 at 05:06 AM |
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I was wondering why you need a split case gearbox gasket
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| posted on January 14th, 2017 at 07:11 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by modulus
Droolworthy - modulo the aerial.
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I thought it had a CB 
Futue te ipsum!!!
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HappyDaze
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| posted on January 14th, 2017 at 07:46 AM |
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6v valve radio, that takes a while to 'warm up'. Only problem it only picks up modern AM stations. 
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
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| posted on January 14th, 2017 at 04:06 PM |
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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)
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| posted on January 14th, 2017 at 11:19 PM |
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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
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| posted on January 15th, 2017 at 06:51 PM |
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Really nice Beetle, would be really difficult to find another one in the same condition
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| posted on January 15th, 2017 at 07:12 PM |
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Greg how long have you owned this gem
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HappyDaze
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| posted on January 16th, 2017 at 07:41 AM |
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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.
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
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| posted on January 16th, 2017 at 05:42 PM |
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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
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HappyDaze
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| posted on January 16th, 2017 at 06:33 PM |
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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 !!!
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.
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
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| posted on March 3rd, 2017 at 07:23 AM |
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Beautiful car Greg, nice to see one how it was in 1954!
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That's mad Alan.
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Andy
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| posted on March 3rd, 2017 at 02:29 PM |
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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.
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| posted on March 4th, 2017 at 12:12 AM |
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Nuts! Anyone know how many bugs came in 1954? I have a black one too but not as shiny as this!
"-Hannovermetalmadness-"(Infectious desease with no known cure).
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