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68AutoBug
A.k.a.: Lee Noonan
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posted on September 9th, 2002 at 09:38 AM |
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Rear view of 68AutoBug
Rear View of 68AutoBug - Undercoated - Fibreglass rear Valance- 1600sp Engine:thumb
- [size=4]Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY--- [/size]
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posted on September 9th, 2002 at 03:47 PM |
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Hey Lee,
Do you lose much strength out of that rear valance by having it removable? I'd just expect that you would...
Steve
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posted on September 9th, 2002 at 07:24 PM |
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Hey Lee,
I try to get up your way about once a month to spend some quiet time up at My Father-in-law's (Tony Noonan) block at Monkerai not far from your
place. Would love to call in one day and give your jug a test run while I perv at your project.
Drop me a line and I'll try and tee up some tea bags and coffee.
The Bronze.
stevesallychandler@yahoo.com
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Rathmines, Lake Macquarie, NSW.
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68AutoBug
A.k.a.: Lee Noonan
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posted on November 23rd, 2002 at 06:11 PM |
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fiberglass rear valance
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posted by sikdub
Hey Lee,
Do you lose much strength out of that rear valance by having it removable? I'd just expect that you would...
Steve
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Sorry its taken so long to answer Your question, I haven't checked this one .... Well I'm not sure Steve, the Fibreglass is quite thick -
and because of the shape, doesn't bend or flex etc.. the 2 sides- plus the bottom curves under a fair way. I don't want to cut it for the
exhaust - that would weaken it - so the exhausts will be coming out from under it or the guards.. I did think of just
cutting round holes in it for the exhaust... not sure how that would look... maybe the easist way out.... I have also thought of placing a brace
across it made from steel or aluminium.. When its all bolted together [with guards] its probably close to the strength of the original tinware...
Lee
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posted on November 23rd, 2002 at 08:30 PM |
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I can't see any pic or link!
WHAT'S GOIN ON??
VW car, VW engine ...... keepin it "real"
35MPG on 101.3kPa
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56astro
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posted on December 4th, 2002 at 08:06 AM |
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Hey Lee
My computer tell me not to open it as the file looks suspicious.
:alien
VW car, VW engine ...... keepin it "real"
35MPG on 101.3kPa
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68AutoBug
A.k.a.: Lee Noonan
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posted on December 4th, 2002 at 04:48 PM |
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I hope to add pop out rear side glass and Maybe an Air Conditioner - after trying to find all the Info I can on the subject. The New Genuine VW Air
Con costs $1500 US plus fitting etc plus its made for LHD ONLY-
The 1600cc Single port Overhauled Engine has a doghouse oil cooler and larger fan etc- 009 + all New electricals - All rubber parts have been
replaced, and it has a custom interior with wooden steering wheel & set of VDO Gauges. New Brakes - NOS engine Lid - Rear Guards & Mud Flaps
- An aftermarket Glass SunRoof is also fitted....:o
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posted on December 11th, 2002 at 12:41 PM |
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ahhh double!
what you wanna do sounds exactly like what i wanna do with my 69!
it'll be low, aero guards, fibreglass rear valance, an exhaust sticking out a hole in either the rear valance or a rear aeroguard ot in front of
the rear wheels! ( ) i wanna get pop out rears, it has an aftermarket pop
up sunroof and is getting painted bright bright bright neon "ouch it hurts my eyes" white. only thing is i don't have the engine for it
yet... but it will be an EA82 subaru with front mount radiator and 17" chrome wheels.
but b'sides my non-vw mods, i luv your taste in cars... this one should be a real looker when it's done! i love the multicoloured engine
more pics please!
Yianni
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