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| posted on August 20th, 2008 at 07:57 AM |
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59 ragtop rat 2 years in the making (pics)
Here are some pics of my 59 ragtop which has been being built for the last 2 years by scott (another vw nut) in his spare time and when parts were
available. Very happy with the end result. I bought the car about 5 years ago after sitting for aroud 20 years in a shed, so still very solid. All
suspension has been powdercoated and all the bolts and bits and pieces have been plated. adustable front beam with drop spindle and lowered 2 splines
in the back with adjustable spring plates. Silver brm's and of course the list could go on.
Just waiting on the sign writting to go on as im using this car for my waork car my bakery at bicheno. will see som 50's style graphics will post
more pics when done.
Just need a few small bits to finish off steering wheel ie banjo or similar, front rubber mat, inner sunroof lining and maybe a pair of albert swans.
if anyone can help with these bits just drop me a pm .
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silverbullet
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| posted on August 20th, 2008 at 08:00 AM |
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silverbullet
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| posted on August 20th, 2008 at 08:03 AM |
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this was the start of the project. alway like a before and after shot.
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silverbullet
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| posted on August 21st, 2008 at 06:22 PM |
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of course some thing always has to go wrong as i got it to transport inspection the gearbox shaft seal perished afeter sitting so long i suppose. so
as soon as i got it home drop the motor out and back in. $9 seal and all fixed. here's a handy tip alway replace the seal before bolting up the motor
after sitting for around 20 years.
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VWFREAK
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| posted on August 21st, 2008 at 08:14 PM |
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Nice, gotta love a rag.
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| posted on August 31st, 2008 at 09:54 PM |
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Thats awesome! Are you going to run with the hella side signals or semaphores???
If you drive an aircooled Volkswagen be proud of it and leave the aircooled engine in it!!!
'58 Bug 36hp, 70k original miles + as straight as a die!
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| posted on September 2nd, 2008 at 07:56 AM |
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i do have the semaphores for it but i think that i might leave the elephant ears on for a while. At least some people see them flashing. They are
suprisingly bright at night.
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bugboymatt
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| posted on September 2nd, 2008 at 10:15 AM |
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Mate that looks great 
Da Time For The Aircooled Revolution Is Upon US.
Brothers & Sisters Lets Hit The Streets, Roll As One. And Feel The Power Of The Aircooled Storm.
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| posted on September 15th, 2008 at 01:28 PM |
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Cool ride.Love the wheels.What size are they? (i'm new to vw's and have no idea what sizes and styles are available)
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| posted on September 15th, 2008 at 07:42 PM |
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mate it's been worth the wait top stuff mate now for the other one b down to visit soon
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