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 Mr Bubble Head
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| posted on July 6th, 2013 at 12:29 AM |
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Nice to see the ghetto getting the treatment. It's looking real nice Nug
recycle, restore, enjoy
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| posted on July 8th, 2013 at 09:27 PM |
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thanks nick 
these arrived the other week.... they were to well priced to pass up.... donno if i wanna run them on this rig or something else... but the option is
always there (first ever set of rims)....
thought this was a cool shot.... in dodgey lighting...
got the engine all dialled in and took it for a quick run up the road.... runs better then it ever did  /
tho i think I'm due for a new starter.... after running 12v through a 6v starter the past 2 years i think its burnt it out.... it just doesnt have
the "kick" anymore now its back to 6v.... going to get a brand new bosch starter tomorrow.
last friday my carpet kit arrived from newton and it really hit home that this car is coming to an end, and i kind of felt like.... "whats next"
:-({|= after 5 years it just seems like working on this car is just apart of my everyday lifestyle....
come saturdaymorning i was elbow deep in contact cement... and high off the fumes / first thing was the sound deadening...
then onto the carpets... the rear arches, they needed stretching so borrowed mum and dads wall paper remover (steamer) and steamed the back of them
while pulling it over my knee.... worked a treat....
then the rest just fell into place.... 8)
I dont have one complaint about this kit.... it all fit in beautiful! no word of a lie... top quality product that i will defenly be using again 8)
after admiring my handywork.... it was time to finish the puzzle...
(yes the bubble in the passenger side door card will be fixed :wink: )
i cant believe 5+ years ago aged 17? we pulled this piece of shit off the trailer.... and at times i even doubted myself if i could do it... but its
is now basically done!!
not perfect in many ways but perfect for what i wanted/expected of myself and with anything, the first time of "having ago" you would do it
differently if you were to do it again.... but thats what this car for me was all about... to learn.... skills, patience, persistence and
discipline.
Coming out of high school i had set myself a few goals.... build a house (done) build a car (done) and make a name for yourself.... at age 22 i feel
so proud/amazed that i have built this car with my own 2 hands 8) and it wouldnt go without saying a special thanks to most of you with help your
over the years but certainly dibba (Damian - brother, OMR_007 on here) for re-igniting the fire when it started to burn out or pulling me out of the
deepend from time to time and of course shana (girlfriends) for letting this be the other girlfriend in many instances and being so understanding of
my passion and will-power to get it done... 2 people i owe alot to 8)
this wont be the last post regarding this car but it is defenly a closing chapter to the "build"..... im stoked!!
more pictures to come with better lighting and a better camera..... cruise time starts as of next weekend *dm*
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| posted on July 8th, 2013 at 10:01 PM |
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That's a neat looking car. Well done!
68 Baja - It's a growing pain!
58 Baja ute - and the pain spreads!
85 T3 Kombi - still growing
89 T3 Kombi - parts car
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| posted on July 8th, 2013 at 10:23 PM |
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Awesome job Nug. 
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| posted on July 9th, 2013 at 07:29 AM |
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A credit to you.
Your persistence is admirable (or psychotic ... depends on your point of view  )
I look forward to seeing it in the flesh
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| posted on July 9th, 2013 at 09:52 AM |
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awesome job mate
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| posted on July 9th, 2013 at 12:46 PM |
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Hats off to ya Nug, great job.
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| posted on July 9th, 2013 at 06:26 PM |
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Hey nug i see your carpet kit arrived looks the goods,i have been on to newton about mine but find they dont answer emails,did the rear luggage area
and wheel arch peices come in the same kit ??? and how long did they take,any info would be great so far the only info they gave me is shipping
price.
cheers shane.
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| posted on July 9th, 2013 at 08:38 PM |
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thanks guys.... hanging for the weekend to come back around to put some miles on it 
pumba - the only issue i had with newton was they said 4 weeks for production but it took 7.... i sent 1-2 emails per week of it overdue (really
needed it) and they replied to all of them? and yes everything you see that is the brown carpet is what came in the kit... the sound deadening was a
separate "kit"...
i would defenly use them again but this time order it a few weeks earlier.... once they told me it was sent i had it at my door withing 3 days
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| posted on July 9th, 2013 at 09:06 PM |
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Thanks for that,it does look great see how much luck i have contacting them,i also emailed TMI but got no answers wish someone in australia would make
them.
cheers shane.
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| posted on July 12th, 2013 at 09:32 AM |
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well drove it home for the first time last night and it all went really well.... tho i noticed a humming noise coming from what sounded like the
back.... had me a little worried but after driving it more and more this morning im pretty convinced its a wheel bearing which is good (not gearbox).
Had a dry front passenger bearing after the melbourne trip years ago (under blue car) and have had issues with that cheap spindle since day one.... so
wouldnt be suprised if that could be it echoing to sound like a rear? but will go through them sometime soon... gonna keep driving it for now
tho...
woke up early and went and got a coffee...
then drove around aimlessly for an about 40 minutes until main roads opened.... pulled over and got a few shots... still on the phone but better
lighting then the ones in the shed....
i know ive still got shit to do (other projects) but today is one of the first times in about 5 years that i feel "relaxed". and not guilty for
sitting on the couch... havent felt like this in a long time.... always felt like i should be making progress.... sure it wont last long befor i get
bored but for now its nice. Shit, i might even put a movie on and have a sleep :^o
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| posted on July 13th, 2013 at 12:03 AM |
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Looks shit hot dude, pat yourself on the back for sticking with it to the end. Reading thru this thread is great motivation (do you do talk shows
yet?:smilegrin
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| posted on July 13th, 2013 at 07:42 AM |
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Very nice!
Highlight for me is the interior, looks like a very nice place to be
Quit calling rust patina
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| posted on July 13th, 2013 at 09:06 AM |
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Thanks for posting.
Builds like yours motivate the rest of us.
I'm sure with your persistence and patience you will be great at what ever you decide to do in life.
Look forward to seeing it in the flesh.
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| posted on July 13th, 2013 at 09:33 AM |
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Tribute. Nice style and build. In your free time you may want to take your lady away for a couples retreat. A patient female partner is worth their
weight in VW acvessories. Happy motoring. Cheers
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| posted on July 13th, 2013 at 10:22 AM |
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This thing is even better in the flesh.
Love this bug.
The owner is a good bloke too.
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| posted on July 13th, 2013 at 06:42 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by DubbyDo
Looks shit hot dude, pat yourself on the back for sticking with it to the end. Reading thru this thread is great motivation (do you do talk shows
yet?:smilegrin
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thanks mate, no talk shows.... just been brought up knowing if i want something.... i have to work hard for it.... which seems to be a dieing
trait.... no debt, no loans... all me baby!!! 
| Quote: | Originally
posted by nils
Very nice!
Highlight for me is the interior, looks like a very nice place to be
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it sure is.... its the first bug ive had with carpet and holy shit doesnt it make a difference.... so much quieter.... i can actually have a
conversaion with my passengers
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posted by Carl and Emily
Thanks for posting.
Builds like yours motivate the rest of us.
I'm sure with your persistence and patience you will be great at what ever you decide to do in life.
Look forward to seeing it in the flesh.
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im glad it motivates you because i get mine from similar threads so im happy to give back some of what i take.... Kcw is my usual go to place for
motivation....
im currently a carpenter and love the hands on work.... my father (a boat builder) can throw his hand at almost everything which i like to have a go
at also...
thanks so much for the kind words... i have been to many shows in my 58 and am a loyal member of melburgluft which some people have a problem with...
but im always up for a chat if you see me at an event...
| Quote: | Originally
posted by LUFTMEISTER
Tribute. Nice style and build. In your free time you may want to take your lady away for a couples retreat. A patient female partner is worth their
weight in VW acvessories. Happy motoring. Cheers
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thanks mate. She is a top bird and i try to treat her every now and then what do they say... treat em mean, keep em keen? hehe nar she knows how appreciative i am of the freedom... but least she knows if
im not home.... im probly at the workshop rather then at the pub
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posted by beetle_nut
This thing is even better in the flesh.
Love this bug.
The owner is a good bloke too.
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haha thanks james, should be good to cruise next to that notch of yours
like any new project there are teething issues to sort through befor its super reliable... had a few arise over the past day or so... like a wheel
bearing and my points decided to fuck out... but nothing that can't be fixed... its all just a big learning curve... l
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| posted on August 24th, 2013 at 04:54 PM |
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Been puttin k's on this thing every chance I get slowly sorting through the "new car" gremlins.... Gettin excited for action day,... It's first
car show
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| posted on August 24th, 2013 at 05:04 PM |
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the colour of this is beautiful
Futue te ipsum!!!
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| posted on August 24th, 2013 at 06:44 PM |
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Mate, a beautiful ride you have right there.
Da Time For The Aircooled Revolution Is Upon US.
Brothers & Sisters Lets Hit The Streets, Roll As One. And Feel The Power Of The Aircooled Storm.
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| posted on August 24th, 2013 at 07:12 PM |
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Beautiful
Reub
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| posted on September 21st, 2013 at 07:37 AM |
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Nugs, great to see your thread here. Hard to summarise the 139 page original but great!
Scott
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| posted on September 21st, 2013 at 10:25 PM |
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thanks mate
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| posted on September 22nd, 2013 at 05:23 AM |
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Wow, read this thread from start to finish. From disaster to desire, when you look at the pic's at the start to the finish, for example there was no
channels pretty much, wow unreal!
Love the vintage look to the engine and the colours, the white and green go so well together. The fabrication of parts and workmanship, the attention
to detail like adding the H section to the later model nose.
Congratulations what an awesome car and story to go with it, thanks for sharing your journey a true inspiration!
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| posted on September 24th, 2013 at 04:10 PM |
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looks great NUG637, but when are you going to lower it???
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| posted on September 24th, 2013 at 06:41 PM |
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So we were talking to your folks at action day.
Apparently you have started a new project. 
When are you going to start a thread for it?
Loved seeing this one in the flesh also.
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| posted on September 24th, 2013 at 08:54 PM |
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Thanks guys... Lowering cars is for fools....
Yeah Carl, by the time I got back you weren't at the table and as we never met we probly crossed paths all day lol.
New project is full steam ahead... Might wait till it really start taking shape befor I start a thread on it tho
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| posted on September 25th, 2013 at 11:53 AM |
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I crawled all over it on Sunday bud, damn impressive and a pretty wicked stance too man ! enjoy your hard efforts with 100,000's of miles of driving
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| posted on February 17th, 2014 at 06:44 AM |
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Since Christmas this thing has moved up to daily status, after a few minor adjustments on one of the carbs over the weekend, it is yet again driving
like a dream ....
On the way home it rolled over to its first 10,000 miles since a I've bolted it back together. Pretty solid effort for a car that's only just become
a daily considering how longs it's been on the road
Today we had abit of a meet between a few friends in the VW scene up Mt Gravatt lookout...
My bro in the ratty black oval snapped this...
Loven it
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| posted on February 17th, 2014 at 09:08 AM |
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Very nice pictures mate, it's been said before but your story and pics are good motivation.
Safe travels, Rob.
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