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posted on June 30th, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Factory Letter 1
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posted on June 30th, 2011 at 11:25 AM
Factory Letter 2 or origional Birth certificates
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posted on February 3rd, 2012 at 04:32 PM
Its taking time but gradual progess is good
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posted on February 3rd, 2012 at 08:07 PM
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posted on February 3rd, 2012 at 08:19 PM
I can DO that 4 sure
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posted on September 22nd, 2016 at 09:04 AM
The start of the Re Resto
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posted on September 22nd, 2016 at 03:40 PM
Very nice car.You have done a fantastic job with that one.
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posted on September 23rd, 2016 at 07:44 AM
under the carpets the Original VW Blue
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posted on September 23rd, 2016 at 03:27 PM
So what happened to the sunvisor? Pretty rare find there.
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posted on September 24th, 2016 at 07:16 PM
That's a funny story I was driving to Valla in about 89 or ?? and a very large truck was coming the other way
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posted on September 24th, 2016 at 08:50 PM
Nothing at CIP1- thought they had parts for everything
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posted on September 24th, 2016 at 09:03 PM
Finally found some enthusiasm and have started rebuilding a split case gearbox for the re restoration of my 56
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posted on September 25th, 2016 at 06:06 AM
Did you try here, Dave http://www.vintageveedub.com.au/
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
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posted on September 25th, 2016 at 08:17 AM
come on Greg you probably have a set in the shed for me
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posted on September 27th, 2016 at 12:54 PM
More Body Shell pics
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posted on September 27th, 2016 at 12:55 PM
Metal work finished and at the Panel shop for filler and paint
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posted on September 27th, 2016 at 07:48 PM
I have a couple of sun visors minus the mounting brackets if your interested.
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posted on September 28th, 2016 at 07:05 AM
Gooday Neil
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posted on September 29th, 2016 at 07:50 AM
Gearbox now together just have to fit the axle tubes and backing plates
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posted on September 29th, 2016 at 09:25 AM
Dave, are you doing the gearbox yourself?
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posted on October 3rd, 2016 at 05:18 PM
Yes have always done split case gearboxes there pretty simple only a few measurements done about 15 or so but not for a while now so had to
put thinking cap back on
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posted on November 13th, 2016 at 05:21 PM
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I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
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posted on November 13th, 2016 at 05:37 PM
yeah Greg that's just what I had to do
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posted on November 14th, 2016 at 02:00 PM
All done now, Dave. Thanks for the offer though. Those early split-case boxes are nice and simple.
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
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posted on December 27th, 2016 at 10:32 AM
the Xmas break allows time to do some work on the chassis
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posted on January 2nd, 2017 at 12:54 PM
Chassis nearly back on 4 wheels
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posted on January 2nd, 2017 at 12:58 PM
I measured the rear suspension before I removed it and fitted back the same way 11.5 on the drivers side and 11 degrees on the passenger side went
together easy with new rubbers
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posted on January 2nd, 2017 at 02:19 PM
blast from the past with the Oval, found this on youtube https://youtu.be/zLxZtkt8RLA?t=1m
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posted on January 3rd, 2017 at 06:31 AM
That's 1990 from memory
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posted on January 9th, 2017 at 07:42 AM
More progress over the weekend back brakes on and gearbox filled with stinky oil
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