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 Dasdubber
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| posted on September 16th, 2003 at 09:37 PM |
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Cheers Andrew, the gaurd was just a sample for colour - hadn't done any panel beating or real prep on that one! I'll be doing some custom
mixing of the paint to make it a little different :bounce
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| posted on September 16th, 2003 at 09:40 PM |
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nice job das how long has it been going so far
stuipid beetle breaks everytime i drive it.....
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| posted on September 16th, 2003 at 09:46 PM |
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I think it was around May this year (could have been a little earlier but not too much) - June is when I really got stuck into it though.
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| posted on September 21st, 2003 at 05:34 PM |
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Looking absolutely fantastic!! I am in the process with my '66 beetle. Hoping to have it back on the road in the next month. Not quite at your
level of resto, but pretty decent.
Where did you get your pop-out rear windows?? I would dearly love to get some for my beetle. Air flow is a bit of an issue with a qld summer
arriving.
keep it up
Marcus
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| posted on September 21st, 2003 at 06:57 PM |
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Painted and bolted up the front calipers today - high temp brake paint of course. Also starting to sort out the tie-rods (just waiting for one more
tie rod end to come in to Harding European). Just have to detail the steering box then that will go on.
Been busy with the body as well working on the removable rear apron (will post pics and how to in tech section once complete).
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| posted on September 21st, 2003 at 07:01 PM |
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Another view of the inside of the caliper and dropped spindle. Obviously brake lines to come.
Thanks Marcus, good to hear you're getting stuck into your '66! I bought my popouts from a fellow in Melbourne (I think they were originally
advertised on here). I would keep an eye out on both ebay.com and thesamba.com - occasionally a bargain pair will come up.
Alan
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| posted on September 21st, 2003 at 08:04 PM |
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damn this car is sweet i reckon it will be one of the best beetles in aust too keep up the great work
stuipid beetle breaks everytime i drive it.....
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vassy66T1
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| posted on September 22nd, 2003 at 05:09 PM |
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Thanks Dasdubber!
Your work inspires me to greater heights of VW madness. keep it up.
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| posted on September 23rd, 2003 at 09:07 PM |
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keep up the good work
your constant updated are keeping me keen on my resto.
i am looking forward to the finished product, especially keen to hear how the t4 is gonna go.
nice choice of colour
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| posted on October 5th, 2003 at 06:30 PM |
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Finally got around to bolting up the rear suspension...indexed the spring plates just below stock height...I'm sure I'll be changing the
height once things have settled in though.
Here is a pic of the rear disc brake caliper bracket (from cb performance).
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| posted on October 5th, 2003 at 06:31 PM |
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and a pic of the rear disc installed (not torqued up yet)...
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| posted on October 5th, 2003 at 06:34 PM |
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and another angle....details details...used anti-sieze on the stainless allen head bolts that hold the torsion bar cover on because it would be a
nightmare if they strip when trying to get them out.
All other hardware is either stainless or high tensile. Calipers to come.
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| posted on October 6th, 2003 at 07:30 PM |
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omg man what are you on steroids? how do you work that fast? youve got one sikass killer ride their man
good luck for the rest man
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| posted on October 7th, 2003 at 07:36 PM |
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Thanks typ-fre, I just want to have it done so I can drive the thing! The time line has already blown out so I want to get it finished ASAP.
Here is the rear caliper that went on tonight...have to still mess around with shims to ensure it is centred but that'll come soon - have to
torque up the rear axle nut first.
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| posted on October 7th, 2003 at 11:19 PM |
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im enjoying this...keep the pics coming :thumb
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| posted on October 7th, 2003 at 11:32 PM |
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:sandrine
Alan, your progress is amazing.
Its going to be one hell of a beautiful bug.
Love to see it when its on the road.
Judy
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| posted on October 8th, 2003 at 05:54 PM |
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what can I say this restos is the BOMB! you have coverd everything in the photos.we are all looking at a step by step resto of whats guna be 1 of the
best VW in OZ....don,t get to anxious to finish the job,remeber tortoise and hare.:thumb:thumb
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| posted on October 8th, 2003 at 10:06 PM |
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Thanks again everyone, hope it lives up to the hype!! At least you will know I haven't cut corners
Here is the headlight assembly minus reflectors etc...oval glass used (flash shows some of the stone chips) 
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| posted on October 8th, 2003 at 10:07 PM |
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And a pic of the inside...bucket is painted same colour as suspension stuff.
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| posted on October 8th, 2003 at 10:09 PM |
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And the autometer stuff that will adorn the dash (now you can see what those three holes are for where the radio cut out used to be)...
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| posted on October 8th, 2003 at 10:25 PM |
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kool auto meter gear is sick show hard core street cred that 4 sure :thumb keep the pics coming top work
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| posted on October 16th, 2003 at 11:54 PM |
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Wow mate!!! i am really impressed. I have never seen a car of any sort so clean and perfect...it is the sorta thing i would love to do!!!!. We are
currently restoring a 74L and i though we where perfectionists...u put us to shame.:P
Love it mate look forward to seeing it finished...where is brissy are u....for all i know u could be the guy down the road:thumb
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| posted on October 22nd, 2003 at 04:55 PM |
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man...that is awesome...seriously all the good compliment words dont compliment u enough for what you are creating. that is awesome!!! keep it up dude
ur on a role...just wish i could do that...i have to restore my car under a car port...god didnt give me a garage...:cry
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| posted on October 22nd, 2003 at 10:04 PM |
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All looks fantastic:thumb
the only thing I would change is the Temp, the range goes from 100 to 250 !
I assume its in Deg C, you may want a 50 to 150 etc, or else you probably won't move the needle for 80% of the time (100 or below)
Just a thought :thumb
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| posted on October 23rd, 2003 at 12:59 AM |
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Better than going to the movies! Looks BLOODY AMAZING.
I've got the same temp guage. It's American and in Farenheit, so 250f=121c... perfect.
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| posted on October 23rd, 2003 at 08:35 AM |
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Thanks again everyone....it is coming together slowly....just trying to finish off the removable rear apron then I can get stuck into the bodywork.
Also still waiting for some wheels to arrive in from overseas which is holding up the pan a bit.
DoNkEy I live in Tarragindi just on the south side of the city.
And yep, I can't complain I have a garage to work in, although my pan is at my mate's house whilst the body is at mine (if only I had enough
room to store both!).
Cheers
Alan
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| posted on December 17th, 2003 at 08:40 PM |
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Well its been a while since the last update, namely because I've been flat out for the last month and a half renovating our house (in readiness
for our just passed engagement party). Still have lots to do on the house but will be getting stuck back into the dub so expect some more pics
soon...
not many progress pics of late so here is some more gear that will be finding its way onto the car soon...
firstly, the welded and balanced fan from US (not berg)
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| posted on December 17th, 2003 at 08:46 PM |
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And some more pics...
first the hurst roll control - hope 17in tyres aren't too exy 
(may have to invest in some cheap spares - ps. don't worry folks, private road burnouts only, I'll be sensible)
second the indicators that will be mounted on the bumpers....
and third the holley blue pump and regulator with red spring to keep pressure down to what the dellortos will like....
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| posted on December 29th, 2003 at 07:44 PM |
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About time I posted some pics of the removable rear apron....work in progress so don't be surprised if things change. Here are a few pics after
the apron was removed - lots of spot welds to be drilled out. Also where the engine bay seal is there is some brazing/weld that holds the apron on
there. It is a matter of drilling, prying gently, drilling some more, grinding a little, a bit more prying etc etc.
You'd be pretty lucky not to drill through in a few spots therefore had to do some remedial welding (last pic).
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| posted on December 29th, 2003 at 07:57 PM |
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Basically it is a matter of trimming the apron (once removed to fit). I had to cut off the 'wings' on the inside so that I was able to slide
it up and off easily. Also had to round the lower section off (indicated by white pen in pic) the engine bay seal section to avoid scratching the
inner panel when removing/installing the apron.
Had to round off the sharp edges of the panel where the apron sits on (hard to explain - first pic) to avoid it getting stuck when pulling the apron
up and off. That is where I am to date - will update as I go.
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