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 trevc85
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| posted on July 21st, 2012 at 09:21 PM |
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61' RatBug
Hi guys,
starting a ratty project, with al the usual features..
roofracks,
sunvisor,
whitewalls,
Thinking vw lime green rims, Bamboo roof liner?
Hopefully can sort out my engine issues and then get it ready for a blueslip.
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trevc85
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| posted on July 21st, 2012 at 09:47 PM |
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needs some work...
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Bob down
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| posted on July 22nd, 2012 at 05:02 AM |
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well done, looks like a good starting point tho.
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trevc85
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| posted on March 4th, 2014 at 07:04 PM |
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Update..
progress has been slow but what can ya do..
motor rebuilt
tank sealed
new fuel lines
new brake lines + cylinders + master
new glass rubbers
nearly done full re-wire (12v)
new tyres (135s on the front) atlas whitewalls
new scat interior kit + carpet + headliner
photos up in a sec hopefully
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trevc85
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| posted on March 4th, 2014 at 07:10 PM |
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beam happening soon
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trevc85
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| posted on March 4th, 2014 at 07:13 PM |
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went with the flat silver rather than the green wheels.
planning on repainting the shroud asap too. its horrible!
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trevc85
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| posted on March 4th, 2014 at 07:26 PM |
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just incase you're wondering..... its a 61, if I new how to change the subject text I would!
over the next few weeks I should have it slammed, wiring should be fully completed with some spotties and little stereo,
then work out if it'll get out my driveway. yew!
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| posted on March 4th, 2014 at 08:56 PM |
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looking good man, love the early models 
[size=4] '59 or Kombi?....feeling confused [/size]
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| posted on March 4th, 2014 at 09:07 PM |
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Good work mate it looks sweet..
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trevc85
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| posted on March 5th, 2014 at 04:31 PM |
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cheers guys
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| posted on March 5th, 2014 at 05:19 PM |
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posted by trevc85
just incase you're wondering..... its a 61, if I new how to change the subject text I would!
over the next few weeks I should have it slammed, wiring should be fully completed with some spotties and little stereo,
then work out if it'll get out my driveway. yew!
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use the edit button.
I dream of a day when a chicken can cross a road without being asked for it's motive!
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trevc85
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| posted on April 6th, 2014 at 07:57 AM |
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front beam in . new drop spindals. 1 set of shims.
fair to say that it will have to come up a few notches... lol
but in the mean time, im leaving it.
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| posted on April 6th, 2014 at 08:27 AM |
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Looks awesome, wheels came up a treat too!
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h
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| posted on April 6th, 2014 at 08:34 AM |
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great job
looking the goods
enjoy it more when it's on the road soon by the looks
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Boozo
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| posted on April 7th, 2014 at 01:45 PM |
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Nice work, how many inches is the beam narrowed? looks alot but still has shocks 
[size=4] '59 or Kombi?....feeling confused [/size]
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| posted on April 7th, 2014 at 10:19 PM |
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You can go up to 4.5inches and keep the shocks, however the body or the top of the shock towers on the beam might need a little massage to fit in.
Nice bug
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Boozo
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| posted on April 8th, 2014 at 06:06 AM |
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cheers, guess thats why the beam has the flat plate shock towers?
[size=4] '59 or Kombi?....feeling confused [/size]
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'68 bug
'82 import T3 BUS. aircooled
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trevc85
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| posted on April 24th, 2014 at 05:45 PM |
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yeah spot on Kuchster. little massaging required LOL.....
I'm full novice when it comes to automotive.. so when I went to put the beam back in, I freaked!
Then the beam builder told me to 'convince' the body that it will fit. So happy days.
still working on wiring, steering and getting the back down, so close! 
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trevc85
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| posted on April 25th, 2014 at 12:25 PM |
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61' rat - interior update
Scat seats and cartpet from vollks.com.au. all in place now.
custom glovebox with the head unit, usb and cig lighter inside.
couple of gauges with foglight switches in the centre panel.
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| posted on April 25th, 2014 at 04:01 PM |
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thats a great Idea just bought a very similar lighter socket setup for
mine. also destined for the glovebox. Scat interior looks nice, and the demin pockets are an interesting idea
[size=4] '59 or Kombi?....feeling confused [/size]
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| posted on April 25th, 2014 at 06:33 PM |
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Looks great
You might want to relocate your fuel filter though, as above the dizzy (or anywhere in the engine bay) is a potential fire hazard.
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| posted on April 25th, 2014 at 06:57 PM |
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Cool another rat on the road with all the important bits fixed too , nice one
Don't let body work get in the way of real suspension travel
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trevc85
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| posted on April 25th, 2014 at 10:31 PM |
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Thanks Craig. will do.
i've recently read about it not being a good spot. But im glad you've reminded me before it hits the road!
That, and I should probably get an extinguisher..
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| posted on May 16th, 2014 at 08:42 PM |
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Too cool. Those scat seats look nice and comfy
Oh well
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| posted on July 3rd, 2014 at 09:33 PM |
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Love this!!
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trevc85
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| posted on September 9th, 2014 at 08:21 PM |
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a few updated pics.
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| posted on September 20th, 2014 at 11:01 AM |
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Love this thing!!!
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