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 Scarab
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| posted on September 10th, 2009 at 11:21 PM |
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Hey Izac, how's it going mate? Any updates on the square?
Short axles in yet???
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| posted on September 11th, 2009 at 12:16 PM |
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hey man, yeah im planning to pull the engine and box on Monday as I have just quit my job so have the whole week off to do it!
I just got some new tyres on the front yesterday which I'm really happy with. They are Kumho KH11 Ecsta 155/60R15 - got them from Brendon at F1 Wheel
and Tyre on the Gold Coast for $119 each if anyone wants some. They are loads better than the 135's with more rubber on the bitumen and smaller
profile so no rubbing and look sweet!
will get some pics
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izac
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| posted on September 11th, 2009 at 12:48 PM |
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New Tyres
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| posted on September 11th, 2009 at 02:50 PM |
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nice work - get those rears on!
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| posted on September 11th, 2009 at 02:55 PM |
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Nice work mate!
Sorry to keep busting your chops on the short axle thing, but I'm hoping you will work the kinks out for me, so I can do it easily  Please load as many photos as possible etc....
So what axles are you planning on using....sorry if I missed it in an earlier post or something....I just want to know what I need to be on the
lookout for my project Notch.
Pulled the seats and carpet out last weekend, and guess what I saw???......the driveway!!!  major rust in the rear footwells, bit bummed about it really....but all the more incentive to pull it apart and do a
proper job
So, quit your job eh?? whats up with that? Not happy? do you have another one to go to? Hope so mate, otherwise you won't have any cash to spend
on the square! 
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| posted on September 11th, 2009 at 04:22 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by izac
picked up some of these yesterday
got them for just over a grand with 135/165 nankangs and wolfsburg caps to boot! all brand new thanks Ronnie 
not sure about the 135s though, look terribly skinny! might swap them for something a bit wider was thinking some Federal FD1 165/50s
cant wait to get them on the car but will have to wait a bit longer (hopefully some time this week) as it is still at Custom Veedub and when Pete
gets back from fraser...
the car will hopefully be on the road in the next couple of weeks... its had main seal done, trans out replace axles (might have to slap some short
axles and tubes in there as the wheels (MWS repro brms) only have ET25 offset but should just tuck in with that negative camber!) ..... still gotta
replace that passenger side floor..
plans after that are some new carbies for a bit more oomph, been looking at these http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C13%2D47%2D7341
but have restrictions due to the small space under the engine lid... any suggestions or advice would be good
have a stock 1500 (sp i think) with twin solex carbs that need replacing
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Hi Izac,
Wondering what you are doing with these centre caps? i dont think these are for a BRM, are interested in parting with them ?
Car looks great need any bits?
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| posted on September 11th, 2009 at 04:36 PM |
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posted by izac
picked up some of these yesterday
got them for just over a grand with 135/165 nankangs and wolfsburg caps to boot! all brand new thanks Ronnie
not sure about the 135s though, look terribly skinny! might swap them for something a bit wider was thinking some Federal FD1 165/50s
cant wait to get them on the car but will have to wait a bit longer (hopefully some time this week) as it is still at Custom Veedub and when Pete
gets back from fraser...
the car will hopefully be on the road in the next couple of weeks... its had main seal done, trans out replace axles (might have to slap some short
axles and tubes in there as the wheels (MWS repro brms) only have ET25 offset but should just tuck in with that negative camber!) ..... still gotta
replace that passenger side floor..
plans after that are some new carbies for a bit more oomph, been looking at these http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C13%2D47%2D7341
but have restrictions due to the small space under the engine lid... any suggestions or advice would be good
have a stock 1500 (sp i think) with twin solex carbs that need replacing
cheers
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Hi Izac,
Wondering what you are doing with these centre caps? i dont think these are for a BRM, are interested in parting with them ?
Car looks great need any bits?
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Yeah those centre caps don;t fit the BRM's without a spacer - so not planning to use them. Just gonna roll without caps, adds to the rat look me
thinks 
Where abouts are you mate? You can have if you want em.
Only parts I need at the moment are the short axles and tubes.
Cheers
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| posted on September 11th, 2009 at 04:43 PM |
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Cheers mate, any chance you could measure the edge that sits in the wheel? just wanna make sure the fit. I am in Melbourne. what do ya want for em ?
happy to pay.
Cheers
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| posted on September 11th, 2009 at 04:45 PM |
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Scarab, yeah mate quit my job and am going to be studying for next 6 months so hopefully will get Youth Allowance and still have a bit to spend on the
old girl.
Planning to use axles and tubes out of a pre 67 ? beetle which had the short ones.
Yeah mate I found a whole lotta bitumen staring up at me when I pulled the carpet to!  sounds like its time for some new metal to weld in (see page 1 of this thread for pics of pan  - cleaned up alright though).
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| posted on September 11th, 2009 at 08:47 PM |
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Already read your thread a couple of times mate...... Im just waiting for more updates
What are you studying (if you dont mind me asking) Hope all goes well for you mate, all the best!
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| posted on September 12th, 2009 at 06:59 PM |
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im doing a 6 month course through an organisation called YWAM which involves Youth Work/ Music/ Bible study etc. also involves going over sea's for a
couple of months to a 3rd world country and volunteering in various area's over there. Looking forward to it very much - should be a life changing
experience!
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| posted on September 12th, 2009 at 08:12 PM |
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Your square is looking great - nice and low! have you got those rear wheels on yet?
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| posted on September 12th, 2009 at 08:41 PM |
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thanks man. not yet, but the plan is to put the short axles in this coming week!! pretty motivated so hopefully i can get it knocked over... will need
to get some machining done for swap to work so does anyone know of any good reliable machining shops in brisbane - central/north area?
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| posted on September 12th, 2009 at 10:17 PM |
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Well done on the course mate....should be a great experience for you! I have heard of YWAM through our church here in Adelaide, they do some great
work! We had some young fellas from our youth group go over to Kenya recently and help out in orphanages and that type of thing......they said it
really had a massive impact on their lives, and made them appreciate the things that we take for granted in our country.....i think we all could be
reminded of how blessed we are here!
I would be really interested to hear what is involved with your course and how it all goes for you mate.
All the best!
PS: Get cracking on those axles bro!
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| posted on September 13th, 2009 at 08:49 PM |
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Thanks man!
I appreciate the support and your interest will let you know how its going. the course starts in october.
have to get those axles done before that and have a youth camp coming up in a week and a bit, so really have to get it all knocked over this week.
writing up the 'to-do' list right now! 
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| posted on September 14th, 2009 at 08:05 PM |
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pulled the engine out today and was hoping to get the trans out but i couldn't find the shift rod coupling thing to undo?
never done itt before and was confused by the Idiots guide as it says it should be right in front of the where the engine joins the trans?? i need to
find a picture of it... 
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| posted on September 14th, 2009 at 09:36 PM |
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Great job for your first day off work mate! You dont hang around. 
Sorry I can't help with the shift rod coupling, I haven't got a clue either....I'm letting you work out the kinks remember 
All the best mate....and don't forget to take pictures! Cheers!!
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| posted on September 14th, 2009 at 09:49 PM |
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Mate, I just had a look in the Type 3 workshop manual I have, but unfortunately....no pictures of what this shift rod coupling looks like. Sorry 
A small suggestion for you....get someone to operate the gearlever for you from inside the car while you are watching at the back, this would surely
give you an idea of what you are looking for when you see something moving at the transmission end. (I guess that this would be the case, but as I
haven't actually done it or seen it done as yet, I am only guessing).
Hope it goes OK for you mate
Paul
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| posted on September 15th, 2009 at 02:31 PM |
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thanks man. i ended up finding it this morning - its just at the front of the transmission in the area near where the frame horns join.
trans is out finally! only took me 3 hours!! 
now to get those short axles and tubes and get everything machined.
cheers
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| posted on September 15th, 2009 at 07:58 PM |
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Champion!! well done mate!
good luck with the machining mate, hope all goes well.
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| posted on September 16th, 2009 at 10:17 PM |
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posted by izac
picked up some of these yesterday
got them for just over a grand with 135/165 nankangs and wolfsburg caps to boot! all brand new thanks Ronnie
not sure about the 135s though, look terribly skinny! might swap them for something a bit wider was thinking some Federal FD1 165/50s
cant wait to get them on the car but will have to wait a bit longer (hopefully some time this week) as it is still at Custom Veedub and when Pete
gets back from fraser...
the car will hopefully be on the road in the next couple of weeks... its had main seal done, trans out replace axles (might have to slap some short
axles and tubes in there as the wheels (MWS repro brms) only have ET25 offset but should just tuck in with that negative camber!) ..... still gotta
replace that passenger side floor..
plans after that are some new carbies for a bit more oomph, been looking at these http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C13%2D47%2D7341
but have restrictions due to the small space under the engine lid... any suggestions or advice would be good
have a stock 1500 (sp i think) with twin solex carbs that need replacing
cheers
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Nice work izac....love the carpet too.
So who's 'Ronnie', I'd love a set of BRMs for my '62 Bug, and just over a $1k sounds like good bang for yer buck!
Where in Brissie are you?
Nick
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| posted on September 17th, 2009 at 10:52 AM |
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Hey mate, Im in Newmarket.
Ronnie is a guy who lives on the gold coast and sells vw and hot rod parts on ebay. this is his ebay store http://shop.ebay.com.au/6730/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=
but it doesn't look like he's got any for sale at the moment.
but found this store that sells them
http://shop.ebay.com.au/uniquewheelscomau/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from...
looks alright
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| posted on September 17th, 2009 at 10:13 PM |
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sweet, thanks izac 
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| posted on September 19th, 2009 at 11:32 AM |
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The engine went back in yesterday. fun stuff 
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| posted on September 19th, 2009 at 03:17 PM |
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good stuff...obviously you are helping, eh Colonel?
How did the machining go on the axles etc. Interested to hear how its all progressing....did you take any photos?
I'm genuinely excited to see how the square looks with a full set of BRMs on it! I am sure you are too Izac!!
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| posted on September 19th, 2009 at 03:31 PM |
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I did go and help yesterday. lots of stuff got done, lots of stuff went wrong. I took a few photos, and i may get them up tonight. maybe.
Izac had got the new axles in and the rear hubs back on. His drums were off for machining.
should be done by the end of next week I think. just a few things to
hook back up (clutch cable, throttle cable, throttle linkage, hand brake line, rear brake line, engine bay eletrical, breather lines, fuel lines +
CLAMPSSSS!!!!) , and a few leaks to fix...... woooo.
The new tires look sick on the front, And I think I have changed my mind back to BRM's...
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hahaha.....BRMs seem to be able to grab you I reckon. I have seen a set of full polished ones and now I WANT them BADLY for my Notch!!
Keep up the good work guys.....the fiddly things always seem to add up when putting things back together, just knock em off one by one and they'll be
done in no time.
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| posted on September 19th, 2009 at 05:06 PM |
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yeah we had gearbox oil leaking everywhere out of the ends of the axles tubes so I must not have put the seals in right.
went to pull backing plates off to have a look what was going on and the O-ring seal was broken, so have to get some new seal sets, learn how to
install it properly and try again.
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| posted on September 19th, 2009 at 06:56 PM |
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Not sure if it's the same for the beetle, but I used Daves guide in the latest VWMA to put all the seals and o-rings on my axles.
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| posted on September 20th, 2009 at 12:07 PM |
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thanks man! will have to go and get myself a copy.... and some new seals.
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