| [ Total Views: 806 | Total Replies: 10 | Thread Id: 88915 ] |
|
|
 Ollie
A.k.a.: Ollie Clarke
Insano Dub Head
Yeah Buddy
Posts: 840
Threads: 122
Registered: October 5th, 2009
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Streamlined2
Mood: Hungry for another 676cc
|
| posted on February 23rd, 2011 at 03:19 PM |
|
|
Taking a Bug back in time...
Hey guys,
Ever since I got into bugs, I've always wanted an early model. I don't know why, I just love the longer decklid and bonnet and nice bugling
guards.
First things first, I've got a '79 1300, but I would love a pre '67 look.
My question is, if I changed the front and rear valance, would I be able to put an early nose and bonnet on? Coupled that with early guards, I figured
it would look pretty similar? I know the front window is bigger (and possibly back window?) but I was thinking down the track.
The reason I ask is I'm tossing up between just getting an early one (but rust/brakes/suspension is a problem) or just sticking with mine and making
it look almost as similar.
Anyone done this/ know if it's relatively easy?
Cheers!
Ollie
|
|
|
Sides
A.k.a.: Dave Sidery
Veteran Volks Folk
Posts: 2220
Threads: 59
Registered: May 20th, 2007
Member Is Offline
Location: Brisbane
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
Mood: Need... more... shed... time...
|
| posted on February 23rd, 2011 at 03:29 PM |
|
|
Guards will fit no worries - I've got early front guards on my '70 1500, but I know the rears will also fit.
Earlier engine lids will also fit, if you have the right apron... even a W shape, which is what I used to have on the back.
Front bonnet and apron not so sure about... never tried it myself, but have an idea the back edge of the bonnet is a different shape.
The windows are bigger all round, but other than that would look pretty similar... someone who's into Volksy's would spot it, but don't let that
stop ya !!!
VWDCQ vice pres & web dude - vwdcqinc.org.au
Join a car club - get car peeps
My toys
'70 Hillclimb Bug 'Jezebel' w/- Haltech EFI - http://bit.ly/VwTNtQ
'60 KG Coupe - resto kinda started
01 New Beetle - gf's car, but I turn the spanners |
|
|
Ollie
A.k.a.: Ollie Clarke
Insano Dub Head
Yeah Buddy
Posts: 840
Threads: 122
Registered: October 5th, 2009
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Streamlined2
Mood: Hungry for another 676cc
|
| posted on February 23rd, 2011 at 04:03 PM |
|
|
Haha I just love the old-school look - I saw a Early 60's today and fell in love all over again.
I'd be happy just to get the rear going on then (if I was desperate) I could look look at doing the front bonnet.
Thanks Dave!
|
|
|
Sides
A.k.a.: Dave Sidery
Veteran Volks Folk
Posts: 2220
Threads: 59
Registered: May 20th, 2007
Member Is Offline
Location: Brisbane
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
Mood: Need... more... shed... time...
|
| posted on February 23rd, 2011 at 04:17 PM |
|
|
Heh - no probs.
To be honest am rethinking how likely people would spot it... as it's prolly not very many.
My 70 bug with early front guards, US spec headlights, fiberglass smoothies on the back, W shape engine lid and snowflake tail lights... even with
fuel filler door, square bumpers and big number 70's on the side (the real giveaway)... it used to confuse a LOT of people as to what year it was
!!!
VWDCQ vice pres & web dude - vwdcqinc.org.au
Join a car club - get car peeps
My toys
'70 Hillclimb Bug 'Jezebel' w/- Haltech EFI - http://bit.ly/VwTNtQ
'60 KG Coupe - resto kinda started
01 New Beetle - gf's car, but I turn the spanners |
|
|
Ollie
A.k.a.: Ollie Clarke
Insano Dub Head
Yeah Buddy
Posts: 840
Threads: 122
Registered: October 5th, 2009
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Streamlined2
Mood: Hungry for another 676cc
|
| posted on February 23rd, 2011 at 04:27 PM |
|
|
Haha, I think the only real dead give aways would be the 'airvents' on the side - and possibly the dash if they look inside.
But yes I think it would certainly fool a bunch of people
|
|
|
Joel
Scirocco Rare
Now containing 100% E-Wang
Posts: 9368
Threads: 211
Registered: February 14th, 2006
Member Is Offline
Location: Northern Rivers NSW
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Purple
Mood: Tact Level 0.00
|
| posted on February 23rd, 2011 at 09:07 PM |
|
|
It's been done plenty of times
Depends how far you wanna take it.
my 70 rota bug was de-fatchicked when I first bought it.
Had 62 gaurds all round, early decklid and the fuel door shaved with an early tank fitted and T-bars.
in Europe and US the bugs from 65 had big windows like late models here have the only one that sticks out is 72 and later rear window is bigger and
squarer which sticks out like a sore thumb.
If you get the valances, and bumper mounts right it can be pulled off nicely
Just to give you an idea, this one is a 74 and apart from the back window and late model trim might fool most people.
|
|
|
Ollie
A.k.a.: Ollie Clarke
Insano Dub Head
Yeah Buddy
Posts: 840
Threads: 122
Registered: October 5th, 2009
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Streamlined2
Mood: Hungry for another 676cc
|
| posted on February 24th, 2011 at 12:46 PM |
|
|
You had a rota bug?
You're my hero 
But yeah that's great (the '74) - I think I'll look into it down the line
|
|
|
Joel
Scirocco Rare
Now containing 100% E-Wang
Posts: 9368
Threads: 211
Registered: February 14th, 2006
Member Is Offline
Location: Northern Rivers NSW
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Purple
Mood: Tact Level 0.00
|
| posted on February 24th, 2011 at 01:10 PM |
|
|
You'll probably hate then that I got it to swap to a WRX engine
Can't say I'm a wankel fan.
|
|
|
Aussie Dubbin
Fahrvergnugen
Posts: 895
Threads: 90
Registered: July 21st, 2008
Member Is Offline
Location: Adelaide
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on February 24th, 2011 at 05:03 PM |
|
|
Mate if your bug is a 79 i'm pretty sure its a curved front windscreen...???
The guards do not match up on the front of curved window or Super/strut front ends sorry
|
|
|
sander288
Custom Title Time!
"Bolt-on Master"
Posts: 1404
Threads: 183
Registered: August 26th, 2008
Member Is Offline
Location: Norman Park, QLD
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: This is my bug. There are many others like it, but this one is mine.
|
| posted on February 24th, 2011 at 07:28 PM |
|
|
http://www.justkampers.com/blog/post/just_beetles_goes_touring_car_racing_part_2
heres a link to a bloke in the UK who did it with a late 1300, it was for racing but it also was carried out very well!
|
|
|
Ollie
A.k.a.: Ollie Clarke
Insano Dub Head
Yeah Buddy
Posts: 840
Threads: 122
Registered: October 5th, 2009
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Streamlined2
Mood: Hungry for another 676cc
|
| posted on February 24th, 2011 at 10:51 PM |
|
|
| Quote: | Originally
posted by Aussie Dubbin
Mate if your bug is a 79 i'm pretty sure its a curved front windscreen...???
The guards do not match up on the front of curved window or Super/strut front ends sorry
|
Course! Sorry I did mean '76 - not '79!
My mates been complaining of his superbug nose (curved) for a while now and I've been riding a high-horse that at least I may have the option of
changing it!
Haha, Joel I can understand completely the change.
That said, theres something satisfying of the brap-brap of a tough 13b bridgeport
|
|
|
