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| posted on July 6th, 2009 at 10:22 AM |
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that engine was an absolute score.. i woulda snapped that up if i hadnt just brought a new car..
although that stupid whine of straight cuts drives me insane..
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straight cuts were the first thing i bought when collecting parts for my new motor... if i could id get a gilmer drive just to get it to scream and
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| posted on July 6th, 2009 at 11:11 AM |
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vote 1 for straight cuts 
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| posted on July 6th, 2009 at 01:50 PM |
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hey Kev have u done much lately
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Hi Dave,
I have been off work now for over 2 months sick. I have only managed about 4-5 hours in this time. So to answer your question, No 
Been a bit hard to get motivated to do anything of late.
Cheers, Kev
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| posted on July 6th, 2009 at 05:58 PM |
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Dam, sorry to hear about the health Sucks being off work and not
being able to play. The rides coming along nicely 
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Kev,
How much $ was the wheel narrowing per wheel if you dont mind me asking? & is it road legal to have it done?
Send me a PM if you dont want to get into it here.
Cheers
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| posted on July 7th, 2009 at 12:28 AM |
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hey Kev have u done much lately
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Hi Dave,
I have been off work now for over 2 months sick. I have only managed about 4-5 hours in this time. So to answer your question, No
Been a bit hard to get motivated to do anything of late.
Cheers, Kev
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Bad Luck with the health problems Kev..
having mental health issues here...
which lets Me work for a bit on My beetle every 2nd day...
that engine sounds nice... alternator..twin carbs.
shame about the chrome.. lol
because of health issues Mine took 9 years Kev....
instead of 6 months...
But once they are on the road, and you can just go and drive it whenever you want... is great... lol
it took Me a few months to put My car off the road while I replaced the inlet manifold then muffler was split again...
I cahanged my oil cooler set up... then My Son gave Me a set of GENIE extractors... I just had to find a muffler for it... which I did from mick
motors..
I also made up some new spark plug leads and fitted new spark plugs.. suppression leads..
so Hopefully I will be back on the road by the weekend..
freezing weather & My heater works great too...
all the best Kev
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| posted on July 7th, 2009 at 01:29 PM |
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It is illegal to narrow any CAST wheel in all states of Australia. I know it can be done but it is not allowed.
T54
C'mon kids gather round,
there's a new sensation hitting town,
It's moving straight, low to the ground,
it'll pick you up when your feeling down.
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| posted on July 7th, 2009 at 05:55 PM |
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oh, did I say I had in narrowed! That should have read, it had a crack and I had it welded up
Kev
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| posted on August 23rd, 2009 at 08:49 PM |
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Pull ya finger out Kev it won't finish it's self
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| posted on November 1st, 2009 at 12:41 PM |
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so... where is the update!
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Re the two above comments, I was also asked by a few people today at Boris' Picinic how it was coming along. Well, it's like this - No work done to
it in the last 6 months. Will try to get motivated and get some done soon, but no promises!
Kev
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| posted on December 11th, 2009 at 11:25 PM |
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Dude, where are the updates. if you are looking for motivation, just walk into your garage. That'd be enough to motivate me.
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cam070,
I fully understand what you are saying and maybe I need to let a few people know as to why I haven't done a great deal lately.
I will try to keep it brief and I hope people understand the same as they did in this other link - DEPRESSION CLICK HERE
I have been a copper for 13 years (not many on here know this) and during this time you see a lot of things but mainly a lot more things that you
dont want to see or deal with. You have a real understanding of how bad things can be and what type of world we really live in. It all starts with
your training and you are trained to see and look for things that others dont see on a daily basis. My wife says after seeing the way that I am, that
she wouldn't want to see life through my eyes. Even typing this I am starting to sweat (some may understand).
In simple terms I am suffering from anxiety and depression and been off work for 7 months and still have problems getting out of bed sometimes in the
morning. This is not to say that I cant still get out and have a laugh, but getting motivated to do things is the hard part.
So I hope you and others may understand why not much has been done in the last 7 months. Its not that I dont want it finished (I do), its just hard
for me to get started. I think in the other link I posted, might help others understand (not saying that you dont).
My 5 year old has even asked Santa for the car to be finished for Christmas. Unfortunately, this is one thing I can not give her
Regards, Kev
EDIT 4.30pm: Just a quick update, this is how I hope it will look. I have photo shopped this car with my wheels and brakes, running board and the
little chrome bit for the 1/4 window. Now I need to work towards the real thing.
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i feel for you, i am close to someone who has had a rough time lately and gets upset easily and not motivated but now she is getting better so just
hang on and youll get there and hopefully the bug will be with you.
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| posted on December 12th, 2009 at 12:54 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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Re the two above comments, I was also asked by a few people today at Boris' Picinic how it was coming along. Well, it's like this - No work done to
it in the last 6 months. Will try to get motivated and get some done soon, but no promises!
Kev
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Hi Kev,
Due to the same problem - Depression - it took Me 9 years to get My beetle on the road.. and its still not finished although
road registered...
For many years if i went near My Beetle My brain would go berserk ... for no real reason...
so, I know how difficult it can be Kev
I hope You can beat it in time...
all the best
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Hi Kev
I've had on & of vertigo for a few years, although different to your problem I can relate to it.
When faced with huge car tasks like yours and mine I sometimes find it helps to do fun small things that can be achieved in a short time, then after a
while these small things add up and the goal will be getting closer.
Chin up buddy, if you ever need me to come over and drink all your beer let me know, oh and offer some advice LOL
Steve
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| posted on December 12th, 2009 at 09:57 PM |
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Thanks 71, Lee and Steve for your thoughts and wishes. But I'm sure Steve if you came over that bloody Birchall bloke would be here too and I dont
want that lol.
Actually, Dave has already offered and I appreciate the help that members of this VW community have offered. Maybe one day I might get to a point
where I will gladly have you over for some advice, beer and a chin wag 
Thanks, Kevin
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| posted on December 13th, 2009 at 12:32 AM |
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cam070,
I fully understand what you are saying and maybe I need to let a few people know as to why I haven't done a great deal lately.
I will try to keep it brief and I hope people understand the same as they did in this other link - DEPRESSION CLICK HERE
I have been a copper for 13 years (not many on here know this) and during this time you see a lot of things but mainly a lot more things that you
dont want to see or deal with. You have a real understanding of how bad things can be and what type of world we really live in. It all starts with
your training and you are trained to see and look for things that others dont see on a daily basis. My wife says after seeing the way that I am, that
she wouldn't want to see life through my eyes. Even typing this I am starting to sweat (some may understand).
In simple terms I am suffering from anxiety and depression and been off work for 7 months and still have problems getting out of bed sometimes in the
morning. This is not to say that I cant still get out and have a laugh, but getting motivated to do things is the hard part.
So I hope you and others may understand why not much has been done in the last 7 months. Its not that I dont want it finished (I do), its just hard
for me to get started. I think in the other link I posted, might help others understand (not saying that you dont).
My 5 year old has even asked Santa for the car to be finished for Christmas. Unfortunately, this is one thing I can not give her
Regards, Kev
EDIT 4.30pm: Just a quick update, this is how I hope it will look. I have photo shopped this car with my wheels and brakes, running board and the
little chrome bit for the 1/4 window. Now I need to work towards the real thing.
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Kev I cant wait for ur beetle to look like this.
Hope you get well send me a pm and ill come past to show u Shazza
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Kev.. You're a decent bloke mate.. I'm sure people close to you know that and you should also know that yourself.. Take whatever time you need and
put your hand up when you want some help.. You will be flooded with people wanting to help.. All decent blokes (and gals) too.. (yes, including
Birchall)..
I'm at my factory waiting for a buyer to arrive to see my beetle.. I'm selling it because I want to finance something else.. The price will be half
what the build cost.. Them's the breaks.. we don't do it for financial return.. We just love metal that moves!! And just for some inspiration..
Here is the girl.. Detailing her at the moment for possibly the last time.. What beautiful curves...
Chin up mate.. Your cars Hot!
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| posted on December 13th, 2009 at 11:36 AM |
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post pics of the engine too
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| posted on December 13th, 2009 at 04:03 PM |
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Hi Kev,
Hope things turn around for you soon and you find the inspiration to get back to your bug in the near future.
All the best!
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Kev, that photoshop is HOT, get moving on it!!!!! use the progress as the motivation, recently ive found sitting back & looking at it at beer
oclock each day you spend on it helps LOTS 
Stenguns / rob, now i know whos car that is/was, love it, took heaps of pics of it at the nats earlier this year, many things on it have helped me
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Kev,
Just new to the forum and I read one of your posts that led me to here.
hoping you are travelling well and look forward to see your progress. I am not too far from you so if you ever want a chat or need some help let me
know.
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WOW
excellent color Kev...
great...
I just hope You can get started again...
best of Luck
LEE
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Well guys, I have a little update and one that has got me very excited. I have just had the engine running and it sounds great. I am one very happy
little camper (not camp :-).
I had been thinking about turbo'ing and fuel injecting one day, but after starting this engine up and listening to it, it sounds like its got balls.
I have no idea of what HP she will have, but it brings a smile to my face listening to the engine.
In this video (only on my phone) you seem to hear the straight cut gears more than anything, but I can assure you when you are standing next to it the
exhaust is loud.
Now I have to get to work and start on the car body again, as I have done sweet F.A over the last 12 months. I hope I can stay on this high for a
little while as I feel great at the moment and want to finish the car now. In reality there is still a fair bit of work to do. First job is to
finish prep work and get the car painted.
Catch ya later, Kev
NOTE: Yes, I know the exhaust is on wrong. Just had to do this to run it as need a spacer made for flange area as muffler hits rocker cover when on
correctly (due to stroked engine).
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Hi
Sounds sweet, now get your finger out and get the car finished, I should talk.
Steve
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Good stuff
Futue te ipsum!!!
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Sounds awesome. Can't wait to see it in the car
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GREAT NEWS KEV
those straight cut gears give it a nice whine... lol
LEE
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Camo
cam070,
I fully understand what you are saying and maybe I need to let a few people know as to why I haven't done a great deal lately.
I will try to keep it brief and I hope people understand the same as they did in this other link - DEPRESSION CLICK HERE
I have been a copper for 13 years (not many on here know this) and during this time you see a lot of things but mainly a lot more things that you
dont want to see or deal with. You have a real understanding of how bad things can be and what type of world we really live in. It all starts with
your training and you are trained to see and look for things that others dont see on a daily basis. My wife says after seeing the way that I am, that
she wouldn't want to see life through my eyes. Even typing this I am starting to sweat (some may understand).
In simple terms I am suffering from anxiety and depression and been off work for 7 months and still have problems getting out of bed sometimes in the
morning. This is not to say that I cant still get out and have a laugh, but getting motivated to do things is the hard part.
So I hope you and others may understand why not much has been done in the last 7 months. Its not that I dont want it finished (I do), its just hard
for me to get started. I think in the other link I posted, might help others understand (not saying that you dont).
My 5 year old has even asked Santa for the car to be finished for Christmas. Unfortunately, this is one thing I can not give her
Regards, Kev
EDIT 4.30pm: Just a quick update, this is how I hope it will look. I have photo shopped this car with my wheels and brakes, running board and the
little chrome bit for the 1/4 window. Now I need to work towards the real thing.
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nice i like this.....Camo doin a nice job!
Does anyone know how much wider are those guards on the orange car compared to standard?
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