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 surfpig
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| posted on August 25th, 2011 at 11:22 PM |
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Flashy '65 bug...
i bought this beetle about a month ago from Rhett(phat bug) from bendigo. me and dad decided to travel all the way down there and trailer it home, it
was quite a trip! haha.
since then i tried to get the blueslip and failed for having a stop light out, battery not covered and loose, spotty on the bonnet, and an oil leak..
all reletively easy to fix.
so i did the battery, replaced a fuse, and cleaned the engine up and thought id give it another go.
no good. so i ended up getting the main engine seal replaced and while i was at it the master cylinders in both rear brakes, and it passed easily.
and heres a few photos of when i picked it up, the drive home and the first drive to work with the NSW plates.
its been lowered too. has 4.5" narrowed beam with adjusters in the front, and just one click in the rear. im planning on getting drop spindles and
going two clicks in the rear, but im unsure because its my daily and i need to be able to drive it too haha.
im taking it down to the blue mountains this weekend, all should be okay.. i hope haha.
anyway thanks for looking.
Im so happy I could just shit.
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| posted on August 26th, 2011 at 12:04 AM |
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Man, that is a cool looking car!
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| posted on August 26th, 2011 at 05:56 AM |
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nice one, good to hear it worked out and is on the road.
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surfpig
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| posted on August 26th, 2011 at 11:34 PM |
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Took it to the blue mountains today, went great St on 60mph the whole way. By the time I get home there should be a few presents from the mailman 
Im so happy I could just shit.
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| posted on August 27th, 2011 at 07:51 AM |
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Looks great I wouldn't lower too much further especially if it is going to be your daily driver, look forward to seeing more updates
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| posted on August 27th, 2011 at 08:01 AM |
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That's one sweet ride you scored there. Just need a rack.
You gotta love a flash beetle.
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| posted on August 27th, 2011 at 10:29 AM |
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It passed a Bluey sitting that low with a narrowed beam?
You need to buy that inspector a carton or two 
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| posted on August 27th, 2011 at 03:36 PM |
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x2 for Joel
Ps you just beat me to that car
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surfpig
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| posted on August 27th, 2011 at 06:27 PM |
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Yeah I was so surprised. The guy jacked the car up at the front and looked directly at the beam and just checked the wheel bearings and put it back
down. I was so happy!
Yeah? I saw it on dsk after it had been advertised for like a month and it was perfect timing cause I was selling my Kombi. There a bit of rust that
needs some attention but that will come later after I've had a bit of fun using it.
By the time I'm home on Monday I should have a rack, parcel tray, and deck lid Stand offs. And I'll just be adding some little cool things like nrma
badge and crap like that.
I'll be heading out to the rat day on fathers day, hopefully I'll meet some new peoples
Im so happy I could just shit.
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surfpig
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| posted on August 27th, 2011 at 06:29 PM |
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Also, where do you guys recommend buying drop spindles? I want a good quality but fairly priced.
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surfpig
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| posted on August 29th, 2011 at 11:17 PM |
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i was expecting to get some presents in the mail today but nothing came, so i couldnt help myself and had aplay around with the front end.
ended up dropping it down to its lowest setting, this is without drop spindles so ill see how it goes tomorrow on the way to work
Im so happy I could just shit.
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| posted on August 30th, 2011 at 12:26 AM |
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NICE  Loving that ride height mate
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| posted on August 30th, 2011 at 08:48 AM |
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looks great what tyres are they on the front and do they on full lock?
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| posted on August 30th, 2011 at 09:01 AM |
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nankang 135R15, and yes they rub on full lock, mainly on the head light buckets.
thats why im thinkin dropped spindles because it will bring the wheels back a tad and possibly get rid of the rubbbbbing.
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bens1964vw
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| posted on August 30th, 2011 at 03:53 PM |
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mmm im the same i have 155/50/15s there stupidly low profile on the front but they still rub on ful lock to..
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| posted on August 30th, 2011 at 06:09 PM |
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Cool. I look forward to seeing this in the flesh at Rat Day this Sunday. I also almost bought this car! Kinda wish I did some days 
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| posted on August 30th, 2011 at 06:27 PM |
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yeah im looking forward to it too, ill have to leave hella early to make it for seven though. but ill be there 
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| posted on August 30th, 2011 at 06:29 PM |
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i have a question, i bought a bamboo under dash/shelf and it doesnt quite fit and im not too keen on drilling holes into the car.
i could maybe bring it with me on rat day if anyone would like it? $80 and ill bring it, otherwise ill leave it in the garage.
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| posted on August 30th, 2011 at 09:41 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Pollywaffle
Cool. I look forward to seeing this in the flesh at Rat Day this Sunday. I also almost bought this car! Kinda wish I did some days
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You should have Ben.It might run a bit better than yours at the moment :-) Lee
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| posted on August 30th, 2011 at 10:14 PM |
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I had some troubles today, while driving the left hand brake smelt real bad. And I couldn't turn right properly like as if something was stopping it.
I have no idea what it would of been. Anyone have any ideas????
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| posted on August 30th, 2011 at 10:29 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Wannavee
| Quote: | Originally
posted by Pollywaffle
Cool. I look forward to seeing this in the flesh at Rat Day this Sunday. I also almost bought this car! Kinda wish I did some days
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You should have Ben.It might run a bit better than yours at the moment :-) Lee
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 Haha. Tell me about it. I'll eventually sort it out...maybe.
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| posted on August 30th, 2011 at 10:31 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by surfpig
I had some troubles today, while driving the left hand brake smelt real bad. And I couldn't turn right properly like as if something was stopping it.
I have no idea what it would of been. Anyone have any ideas????
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jack the car up and LOOK around!
maybe you have lowered the front too much and it is hitting the headlight buckets now?
rubber smell or other?
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| posted on August 30th, 2011 at 10:49 PM |
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It smelt like the brakes, but I'll have a look tomorrow.
Cheers
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| posted on August 31st, 2011 at 07:47 AM |
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Jacked it up before work, it looks like it is the head light buckets.
Sadly I think I'll have to raise it up a tad, it drove alright to work this morning with it still sitting low though.
Dropped spindles are definitely on the to do list now
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| posted on August 31st, 2011 at 06:06 PM |
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Looking good surfpig. Don't see too many Flash sided dubs these days - pity.
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surfpig
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| posted on August 31st, 2011 at 10:13 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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I had some troubles today, while driving the left hand brake smelt real bad. And I couldn't turn right properly like as if something was stopping it.
I have no idea what it would of been. Anyone have any ideas????
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note to self: never get on here while intoxicated, ends in very stupid questions.
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| posted on September 6th, 2011 at 06:04 AM |
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Glad to here your loving it mate
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| posted on September 6th, 2011 at 07:12 AM |
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love this car and good to see someone else enjoying, took ages to sell and could not work that out
cool car indeed
volkaholics.net come check us out
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surfpig
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| posted on September 14th, 2011 at 08:48 PM |
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bit of an update, i bought some drop spindles from vollks and installed myself over the weekend and a little bit this week. i ran into a few pickles
but it was expected and ended up turning out great.
this is how she sits at the moment, with the adjusters pretty high. unlike before having them wound all the way down.
also got myself a visor you can kinda see it in those photos, and i have these beauties to put on either these wheels or some RDWs!
tomorrow im gonna take a few better pictures of the car,
next on the list is the rear, either drop plates or notch them and just click down. anyone care to give me some advice on how to do it? ive heard its
relatively easier than the front?
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| posted on September 14th, 2011 at 09:10 PM |
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Looks sweet!! Can't wait to get mine dropped.
Love the flash trim too.
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