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 Golde60
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| posted on May 16th, 2005 at 10:06 PM |
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damn, and i was getting excited cos i thought i was gonna get my weekly dose of bugnography
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| posted on May 16th, 2005 at 10:07 PM |
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Gawd.. sorry I asked. Now I feel even lazier.. Great.. Just great. 
THE LOWEST WITH THE MOSTEST BLING BLING WINS!!
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| posted on May 16th, 2005 at 10:08 PM |
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...and as of this arvo (I am still smiling because I hadn't yet smashed my finger with the sledge hammer!)
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| posted on May 16th, 2005 at 10:12 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Golde60
damn, and i was getting excited cos i thought i was gonna get my weekly dose of bugnography
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Not a progress shot, but better get this topic back on track - just to remind you what the beetle looks like (taken about a month ago of course)
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| posted on May 16th, 2005 at 10:16 PM |
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All the top class mechanical,electrical,interior,panel & paint work I could genuinely appreciate, but landscaping as well, now your just plain
showing off.
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| posted on May 16th, 2005 at 10:27 PM |
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I don't like to show off, but am certainly proud of the work I do. I would have had the house and car finished by now if I did things
half-arsed....but these things take a long time when done properly!! :P
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| posted on May 16th, 2005 at 10:43 PM |
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I was reluctant to show the Mrs this thread cause of your progress on your car compared to mine, .....
now after seeing the pics of your yard-work as well, she definately aint seeing this thread!
Can't wait to see it in the flesh, and shake the hand that shapes the (Oz VW) world.
VW car, VW engine ...... keepin it "real"
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| posted on May 16th, 2005 at 11:03 PM |
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Das,
Can you think about having some kids, so they can slow you down to the pace of the rest of us 'normal' folk!
And you manage to get a surf in too!
Your the VW 'pocket rocket'.
Keep it up!
Steve
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| posted on May 17th, 2005 at 08:30 AM |
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Done properly?....What about the carport Al.
(hehehe.....actually maybe I shouldn't make light of that one)
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| posted on May 17th, 2005 at 08:34 AM |
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Slow down das, you landscape your house, you perfectly restore your dream car (and ours now) and you ALSO update my thread too (My 63 upgrade)....
thanks for the photos..... 063BUG :thumb
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| posted on May 17th, 2005 at 08:40 AM |
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posted by blup58
Done properly?....What about the carport Al.
(hehehe.....actually maybe I shouldn't make light of that one)
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Hehehe....you are a funny man! Don't laugh too hard though because I may be roping you in to help me fix/finish the carport!! 
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| posted on May 17th, 2005 at 08:46 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by matara
Das,
Can you think about having some kids, so they can slow you down to the pace of the rest of us 'normal' folk!
And you manage to get a surf in too!
Your the VW 'pocket rocket'.
Keep it up!
Steve
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Maybe in a few years time! Due to the fact I haven't been surfing enough in the last couple of years we will be moving down to the gold coast in a
few months and renting this house out. Fortunately the new house doesn't need much work so I will actually have MORE TIME to work on vws! :P That
will be a nice change.
I might actually get this beast finished, and start on the 68 that blup58 is kindly storing for me at the moment. (will be much milder though - I will
update its resto because it will be for sale once completed). Stay tuned! :o
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| posted on May 17th, 2005 at 07:55 PM |
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mmm
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posted by Dasdubber
Holy crap - thats a lot of wires in that pic!
Back to the simple stuff - managed to solder wire ends and insert them into fuse panel. Bit more tidying still to come....and haven't started under
the bonnet yet!
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Hey you are a freak :> and have a great bug to show for it ..
One question, whats the story with the fuse box ? Whats it out of / from ??
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| posted on May 17th, 2005 at 10:15 PM |
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The whole kit including fuse panel is from http://www.watsons-streetworks.com - they make other kits for hotrods etc but this is specifically for the vw beetle. I am
pretty impressed thus far with it.
I layed down another coat of high build primer on the sub box today...bit more filler required to smooth out some imperfections before the base coat
colour goes on. You can see the recessed section for the vinyl insert.
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| posted on May 17th, 2005 at 10:20 PM |
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I made a switch panel out of aluminium and gave it a brief polish (the camera shows the scratches a lot though!)...hazard switch off late model beetle
(anyone know how to wire this sucker up??), then three switches (one for fuel pump, one for windscreen washer, and one spare for something else if
needed down the track).
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| posted on May 17th, 2005 at 10:22 PM |
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Pic is a bit blurry but you get the idea - because the original fuse box is no longer used, I thought it was a perfect spot for the switches.
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| posted on May 17th, 2005 at 10:24 PM |
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Two stainless button head bolts with nylock nuts secure the panel in place.
Apart from this a little more progress to the wiring took place (albeit a little slowly with a dud finger)...more pics when it is a little tidier.
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| posted on May 17th, 2005 at 11:18 PM |
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how legal is it having the switches there?
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| posted on May 17th, 2005 at 11:54 PM |
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why would it be illegal? :duh
keep the pics and progress coming
let sleeping dubs lie
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| posted on May 18th, 2005 at 12:02 AM |
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I dont think it'll be illegal considering the car originally didn't have hazard lights? or switches for those things? |
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| posted on May 18th, 2005 at 10:00 AM |
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Did the 63 not come with windscreen washer? also, why do you need a switch for the fuel pump? I am actually claiming ignorance here because I know
that VW came with a mechanical fuel pump, so I assume that ou have installed an electrical fuel pump, but wasn't it wired to be operational with the
iginition switch?
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| posted on May 18th, 2005 at 10:02 AM |
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:jesus I am just re-reading my post, like I said I am claiming ignorance, the more I read the tech posts and other posts the more I realise I know
little... if that makes sense.
[Edited on 18-5-2005 by Octa]
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| posted on May 18th, 2005 at 10:31 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Octa
Did the 63 not come with windscreen washer? also, why do you need a switch for the fuel pump? I am actually claiming ignorance here because I know
that VW came with a mechanical fuel pump, so I assume that ou have installed an electrical fuel pump, but wasn't it wired to be operational with the
iginition switch?
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Yep the 63 had windscreen washer that you had to pump the fluid with the wiper knob. I have installed a different reservoir with electric pump that
can be activated by the switch.
Yep Holley Blue electric fuel pump installed (with red regulator for lower pressure for dellortos)....I can set it up so it runs straight of the
ignition switch but prefer to run it through a switch so potentially a thief has to play around a little more before starting it....also if I have a
crash and the keys fall of the ignition out (thus can't turn pump off), I'd like to be able to turn the pump off with the switch so I don't burn to
death if it catches fire
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| posted on May 18th, 2005 at 10:43 AM |
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... but prefer to run it through a switch so potentially a thief has to play around a little more before starting it....
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This made me think of a question... where do you live?...nah joking... the question is regarding insurance, what agreed value are you going to set for
your masterpiece?
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| posted on May 18th, 2005 at 11:41 AM |
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Don't worry, I have a few other tricks up my sleeve to deal with potential theives! Full alarm system with tracking capabilities....hydraulic
ram-activated punji stick under driver's seat activated via back to base monitoring (through tracking company) once the vehicle is moving after being
stolen....
Just kidding about the punji stick....maybe
I will be going through shannons insurance - no idea on agreed value yet though.
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| posted on May 18th, 2005 at 02:09 PM |
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You never fail to amaze me.
Always good for a laugh thou.
Impressed with ya work as always :thumb
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| posted on May 18th, 2005 at 02:53 PM |
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hey das what fan shroud are you using on your upright conversion? are you using the t4 oil cooler as well in a modified doghouse?
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| posted on May 18th, 2005 at 03:52 PM |
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hey das what fan shroud are you using on your upright conversion? are you using the t4 oil cooler as well in a modified doghouse?
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I bought an aftermarket 36hp style doghouse shroud - then modified it using the sharpbuilt fibreglass oil cooler extension so the type IV cooler could
fit inside. In hindsight I think I could have done a better job extending and rewelding the metal I cut off - not that happy with the fit of the f/g
cover in the kit :vader
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| posted on May 18th, 2005 at 04:04 PM |
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cool i wasnt sure cause im still using the modified sbug shroud but want something a little rounder so ill most likely end up splitting mine again and
re-cut it . i cut and re-wielded mine for the oil cooler it only required an inch put in so it was easy with the oxy.
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| posted on May 20th, 2005 at 10:24 PM |
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Finally got my front spacers (20mm) from the machine shop - these should put the front wheels where I want them!
Sanded back glaze filler on the sub box - should be ready for paint tomorrow or sunday. Also wiring continues (can't wait for that part to be
finished - talk about tedious!)
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