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 jewelsbug
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| posted on September 9th, 2009 at 10:31 AM |
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1st time restore project!
Hi,
I am about to start a new project on my bug! I am really excited but I have no idea where to begin. Does anyone have any advice of what to or not to
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bajachris88
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| posted on September 9th, 2009 at 12:24 PM |
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well.. wats the bug condition like?
what have you got to do?
Whats the goal? you restoring to factory? rod? racer? baja?
1st tip... Metal as WAY way wayyyyy betta than bog! 
(ô_!_/ô) (ô_!_/ô)
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears.
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta! |
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 vw54
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| posted on September 9th, 2009 at 01:18 PM |
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step 1 how much money do u have
step 2 how much do u think it will cost
step 3 tripple the 2nd number u thought of
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Camo
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| posted on September 9th, 2009 at 01:21 PM |
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My tip is, take photos as you go and plenty of them. They can save your arse at a later date.
Kev
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alien8
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| posted on September 9th, 2009 at 04:38 PM |
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Dont buy cheap replacement parts. You will hate having to do the job again in less than a year.
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desh
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| posted on September 9th, 2009 at 04:56 PM |
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Post some pictures of your car,
tell everyone a bit about it, what works, what doesn't etc..
where you would like the car to be in five years time etc..
Do you want to keep the car original, modified, custom etc.. etc..
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Kind Regards
Des
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German Bug
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| posted on September 23rd, 2009 at 05:33 PM |
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Stop now! Unless you have lots of time, lots of money and a VERY understanding wife.....
It also depends on what you want to do... standard, cal look, german look, rat... the possibilities and what you can potentially spend are endless.
My advice, seriously, is to look at the original condition of the car and be really honest about what you want it to be. The closer to "concourse"
that you want it to be, the more time and money it is going to take. Be realistic, as a body off, pan up resto is a big job. It also depends on how
much you can do yourself. One benefit with the VW is that they are a basic and simple car. There is also a wealth of information available on the net
and in books that make everything relatively simple.
Good Luck.
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71dub
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| posted on October 30th, 2009 at 04:11 PM |
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feel free to ask any questions on the forum .you will gain plenty of advise from dedicated dubbers
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Joels72Lowlight
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| posted on October 31st, 2009 at 09:27 AM |
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Depending on the condition, I normally strip all the $hit out. Then I move towards the mechanics. Its always easier to work on a vehicle that runs.
Then I go towards body.
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