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 Orangerat
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| posted on May 18th, 2013 at 10:50 PM |
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My 1960 Beetle
Ludwig
My 1960 Aussie Beetle on instagram #ludwigvw
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Orangerat
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| posted on May 24th, 2013 at 06:12 AM |
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http://instagram.com/p/ZdESWRuFg_/
http://instagram.com/p/ZdEDYPOFg0/
http://instagram.com/p/YwMg8qOFtV/
http://instagram.com/p/ZaBOaiuFkh/
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| posted on May 25th, 2013 at 08:40 AM |
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Looks Great! Saw it today at the Show - even better in person 
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Orangerat
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| posted on May 26th, 2013 at 09:28 PM |
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Thanks for the compliment . Ludwig has a little dizzy problem today at the Nationals.
A massive you're a legend to Adam from Mountain Mechanics for getting me back on the road!
Think I've found my new mechanic right there.
Looks like he also picked up my R36, Caddy & T5 for service too.
A little random act of kindness goes a long way.
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68AutoBug
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| posted on May 26th, 2013 at 11:41 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Orangerat
Ludwig
My 1960 Aussie Beetle on instagram #ludwigvw
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Very nice late 1960 model beetle..
early 60s had trafficators not indicators..
only missing the badge on the bonnet and the half/half tail lights
any more pics?
Lee
PS.My Dad had a dark blue late 60.. Lee
- [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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Matt Ryan
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| posted on May 26th, 2013 at 11:54 PM |
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Lee,
It's not late 1960, probably mid year, dash has choke cable so must have originally been 36 horse. Late '60 had 40 horse engine with auto choke
carby. Semaphores last year was in '59 but this car should have clear lenses on the front and you were right 50/50's on the back. hard to tell from
pics but position of front blinkers on gaurds might be later too.
Also right about missing wolfsburg badge off the bonnet above handle with shorter chrome strip. Shouldn't have sliding covers on footwell heater
outlets either.
More info here:http://www.clubvw.org.au/austvw001
Very nice car overall, details only matter if you want to chase trophies.
Regards,
Matt.
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Orangerat
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| posted on May 27th, 2013 at 07:20 AM |
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Yep it's definately a 1960. Upgrades are:
Disc brake front end and 12v conversion.
Yes it has sliding heater outlets and has the coloured lenses.
A couple of hidden add ons are 7 speed intermittent wipers and the ability to change the space/time continuum for intergalactic travel.
I'm chasing a Wolfsburg badge and a good Aussie hood emblem.
Anyway he's a joy to drive and always gets people smiling which can't be a bad thing in this world.
The cars now well known in Orange NSW. I constantly get people wanting photos in the car and have been asked to do weddings etc.
Funnily enough compared to my R36 Passat and C63 Merc, Ludwig gets more looks and is a much more engaging driving experience.
Had heaps of great compliments on the car at the Nationals and will be back next year with Ludwig and maybe a new project.
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Matt Ryan
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| posted on May 27th, 2013 at 11:07 AM |
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you'll certainly need those heater outlets in an Orange winter Brrrrrrrrrrrrr!
Regards,
Matt.
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beetleboyjeff
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| posted on May 27th, 2013 at 11:50 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Matt Ryan
you'll certainly need those heater outlets in an Orange winter Brrrrrrrrrrrrr!
Regards,
Matt.
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From when I was working in Orange about 2 years ago, you need them in Summer too. lol
From your ole' mate Jeff
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