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 DubbinDan
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| posted on May 10th, 2007 at 10:08 PM |
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The Black Betty - Pt I & II & The final Chapter. Pt III
Bought a factory black 62 off Eddie the other week. Stuffed if knew how I was going to get it back to Sydney. It hadn't run in 2 years and the rear
drums were seized.
A known VW identity kindly offered to join me for the road trip and help get the old girl up and running. We had 20 hours from landing in Hobart to
having to be at the Devonport Ferry driving the 45 year old bug.
Needless to say we bit off more than we could chew but we chewed like mad.
The story in pics ..
The first night. Unsiezing a rear drum at 1am.
1st light
On the road
He backed off when the camera came out
Pure art
The Black Betty
with wanker attached.
We didn't make it.....Pt II coming.
Can't say how much I appreciated the hospiatlity of our gracious host Eddie (and Amanda) Storer who went above and beyond the call of duty - put us
both up for two nights and offered us unlimited use of his many resources. Thanks mate. Great spirit.
Thanks also to Steve without whom I wouldn't even have made it out of Eddie's shed. Legend. He changed three carbies, two coils, fuel pump, fuel
filter, 4 wheel and 1 master brake cylinder, an exhaust valve, a set of leads, welded the exhaust, and probably a whole bunch of other stuff I didn't
catch as his hands were a blur and his bum crack blinding.
I changed the rear bumper and got myself an oil shower.
Andy thanks for being open to the unexpected billet. See you soon.
Betty. I'll be back.
[ Edited on 10-5-2007 by DubbinDan ]
[ Edited on 27-6-2007 by DubbinDan ]
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kombimatt
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| posted on May 10th, 2007 at 10:39 PM |
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Dan,
You beat me on the purchase of this bug by half an hour so Ed tells me.
Look forward to part 2.
Hope betty is home safe and sound.
Matt
Matt
Lovin' the Dubs
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| posted on May 10th, 2007 at 11:06 PM |
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Hey Dan, you were more than welcome mate, it was good to get the shed heater cranked up and a few beers rolling. I had a great time. Real memorable
weekend!
That was so funny you getting the oil shower, mate you wont do that again i bet, surprised that bumper didnt fall off!!!!!!!!
You are so correct about Steves Arse crack, he had more slot showing than every eftpos machine in the country, would love to see his face when he sees
the movie for the first time and sees us playing behind his back!!!
Looking good mate, and yes Matt was just one more of the just missed out on the bug crew.
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| posted on May 10th, 2007 at 11:07 PM |
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By the way Dan, that KdFwerks sticker into the sunlight looks awesome on the back window!!!
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| posted on May 10th, 2007 at 11:29 PM |
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Dan, sounds like a great story to tell us on our next catchup! Looking forward to part two :thumb
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| posted on May 11th, 2007 at 05:25 AM |
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I love a good Volksy story.
Can't wait to hear the next part!!
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That's mad Alan.
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| posted on May 11th, 2007 at 09:04 AM |
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keep the yarn coming, looks really nice!
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| posted on May 11th, 2007 at 01:30 PM |
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Mate you are living the veedub fanatic dream... picking up one owner veedubs and crusing with other veedubbers.... Great to see the vw spirit of
fellow veedubbers immortalised in a fantastic story... keep it coming, can't help but think where, oh, where could betty be....
'We teach best what we most need to learn'
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| posted on May 11th, 2007 at 06:58 PM |
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What a cracker (pun intended) of a tale, can't wait for the hollywood movie, a cross between herbie and dumb & dumber!
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| posted on May 11th, 2007 at 09:51 PM |
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That's such an awesome adventure.
What I love is that Steve took off with you and put so much effort into the bettle. It's a true sign of a top bloke.
Can't wait for part II.
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| posted on May 12th, 2007 at 12:28 AM |
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What a car what an effort!!!!!!! hope you leave it as is ,maybe just slam it
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| posted on May 14th, 2007 at 11:28 AM |
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Thanks for the comments guys. I'll be back to finish the journey in mid June and will post Pt II soon after.
Plans for now are to tidy her up a little and lower it some, but otherwise keep it as it is. We checked her out thoroughly and she's not got one bit
of rust. Nothing. It's quite incredible - such a dry car. However, the donk is tired and worn so I'll be looking for a replacement once it get's
here...wouldn't mind the Judson Supercharged 40HP on eBay now if I had the ca$h. Sweet.
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| posted on May 14th, 2007 at 12:55 PM |
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man i looked at getting that too wrong time for me ,shes a beauty awesome story n pics
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| posted on May 14th, 2007 at 03:06 PM |
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| posted on May 14th, 2007 at 03:45 PM |
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adventures like that are great, whether they work out perfect or not, it is all about friendship. Great photos, especially the one of Steve driving.
If everybody helped each other like that then the world would be a much better place.
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| posted on June 27th, 2007 at 10:20 PM |
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The Journey Continues
Well, I made it back down to Tassie on Saturday for the second attempt.
She purred like a kitten from Launceston - thanks Andy - to the Devonport Ferry. So well did she go that was sure she'd make it to Sydney once we got
to Melbourne. And so keen was I to get there I was there first....then spent four freezing hours waiting!!!
Did I say it was f&%king cold?!
Anyway. By the time we were herded on the Ferrry it was dark and to my dismay I discovered that the old girls headlights weren't working. I tried
eveything I could and eventually isolated the problem to the fuse board - but it isn't a blown fuse. I knew then that Sydney wasn't to be as I'd be
needing to complete the journey after dark Sunday.
So freaking cold was I by the time I parked her inside the Ferry I bolted up for a warm shower neglecting to take a shot of her cosied up with the jap
crap and 4WDs. Stuck out like the proverbial dogs..
Anyway Melbourne was nice for a day and it was great crusin' about M-town in the beat up bug. It's at my brother-in-laws until next time...
Here she is enjoying some of Melbourne's cafe culture.
Got a call from my brother-in-law last night. He's been getting off on driving it about his suburb getting all the waves ... bastard!
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| posted on June 27th, 2007 at 10:34 PM |
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haha. nice one mate, will get home, one day!...
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| posted on July 2nd, 2007 at 01:03 PM |
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At least it's closer... wait I think I can already smell her... 
'We teach best what we most need to learn'
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| posted on September 3rd, 2007 at 08:07 PM |
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Dan, your a legend!! Sorry i missed this when it came up for part two mate. Looking forward to catching you for a beer when i get to Sydney in a few
weeks mate, prolly out at Steves place eh???
Ed
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| posted on September 9th, 2007 at 10:53 PM |
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Steve said he'd heard from you. Sounds like a plan. Betty is still in Mexico tho. She sends her regards. Catch you soon mate.
PS Everytime I look at that bumper I laugh!! Can't believe it hung on all the way.
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| posted on March 21st, 2008 at 08:41 PM |
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Dave dropped over today with his ute. Borrowed Richard Holzl's trailer and off we went. Black Betty has been sitting in a chicken shed out Western
Sydney for a few month since being carted up in December on a trailer from the 'burg.
Was expecting problems but it was a great morning - seamless and trouble free. Black Betty even fired up!
Thanks for your help Dave.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6AHyv-nFJ8
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| posted on March 21st, 2008 at 10:29 PM |
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| posted on November 1st, 2012 at 07:40 PM |
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Well he did 99% finish her then another beauty stole his gaze..
Pretty much how I bought her.
Hat off to you Dan, she is a true beauty.
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