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 nedsta
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| posted on May 19th, 2013 at 07:48 AM |
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fising rust rust and more rust
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rose
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| posted on May 19th, 2013 at 05:09 PM |
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took him for his first drag race in Oz.
I finally took the 52 bug to the track, well air strip for our first race in it. We turned the boost down to 12ish, didn't change any tuning. Added
some race fuel & raced old school, didn't use stage brake etc. No burn out. Funny American car with the stick shift on the wrong side  ran a 8.825sec, 1.745 60FT, reaction .387.
the VW drove very good, I only hit the 6300rpm shift light in first , didn't notice until we watch the video.  felt heaps good.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCtZ3mUEWEY&feature=youtu.be
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nedsta
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| posted on May 19th, 2013 at 05:19 PM |
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That's cool where was that?
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nils
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| posted on May 19th, 2013 at 06:09 PM |
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^^^^
NICE!!
Almost finished the new fuel tank and added a new sticker courtesy of Bob Mowbray, I'm running out of bug here!
Quit calling rust patina
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hellbugged
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| posted on May 19th, 2013 at 09:07 PM |
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Tightened up and greased the front end and rear axle seal....... Going racing at Goulburn this week 
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beetleboyjeff
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| posted on May 19th, 2013 at 09:53 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by nedsta
That's cool where was that?
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Rose was racing at Gunnedah.
From your ole' mate Jeff
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DubbyDo
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| posted on May 21st, 2013 at 09:09 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by hellbugged
Tightened up and greased the front end and rear axle seal....... Going racing at Goulburn this week
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Is that your Bug on YouTube with the Berg 5 Speed? Watched it a few times and cringe every time the wood bridge comes up, they can be savage
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DubbyDo
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| posted on May 21st, 2013 at 09:11 PM |
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Had step machined out of 1 head and the other head cut to make them even. Waiting on new exhaust valves to turn up so it can all go back together
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hellbugged
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| posted on May 22nd, 2013 at 06:18 AM |
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Yeah that's me
Wheel alignment done today.
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hypo-vw
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cleaning up the undercarriage of 'MANGO DREAM' for the car show and done a wheel alignment on the new car . Sticker man is finishing off the
graphics now .... see you all on saturday at the track and sunday at the show .
Team 
FASTEST ET @ WARWICK 2010 & 2011
FASTEST SPEED @ WARWICK 2011
FASTEST ET & SPEED WSID 2012
PB - 6.33@113.07(1/8) & 9.88@135(1/4)
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Sides
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| posted on May 22nd, 2013 at 01:39 PM |
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Stripped, sanded and then primed the tail light housings
Hoping to have her all the one colour again soon...well maybe slightly different shades still... but at least all Dark Blue rather than some parts in
primer or something else completely wrong !!!
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'60 KG Coupe - resto kinda started
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hellbugged
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| posted on May 22nd, 2013 at 07:05 PM |
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posted by hypo-vw[/ done a wheel alignment on the new car . Sticker man is finishing off the graphics now .... see you all on Saturday .
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Hmmmm
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HappyDaze
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| posted on May 22nd, 2013 at 07:17 PM |
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Polished it........ Just kidding
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
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hrastovica
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| posted on May 24th, 2013 at 01:00 PM |
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Installing disc brakes, 5 spokes finally going on today, Ross will be shortening tierods today, hopefully i'll be ready to roll this weekend! Will
post a pic when we're done Next cab off the rank will be restoring the
lovely Porsche 356 seats i picked up yesterday. Slowly slowly its coming together
Update: At least its on the ground now! I think its got some
potential!
Have to mention Ross @ Skinned Knuckles for doing an awesome job narrowing the beam 4.5" while still keeping shock towers, micartas and needle roller
bearings. This dude is seriously good!
http://skinnedknuckles.com.au/
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hypo-vw
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| posted on May 25th, 2013 at 09:12 AM |
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I wont make it to the Nationals supersprint this year as I have had way too much on my plate recently . I spent the past 3 weeks (night & day)
preparing Craigs formula vee with new engine for the racing .
My new car is finished and ready to go in the trailer for the show tomorrow , and I am still detailing 'Mango Dream' this morning . I have all of
the brakes off , wheel bearings out , front swaybar & suspension arms out , still need to polish the paint , detail the interior . 
Team
FASTEST ET @ WARWICK 2010 & 2011
FASTEST SPEED @ WARWICK 2011
FASTEST ET & SPEED WSID 2012
PB - 6.33@113.07(1/8) & 9.88@135(1/4)
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aushardkore
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| posted on May 26th, 2013 at 10:36 AM |
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Made my own 8-ball shifter after flogging it from the pub on a night out years ago... Winning
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DubbyDo
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| posted on May 28th, 2013 at 12:12 AM |
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engine down to nothing, originally gonna be only top end done but accidentally damaged  oil pump tryin to remove it so missus was informed case had to be splt to remove it. New cam anyone?
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ancientbugger
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| posted on May 28th, 2013 at 06:25 PM |
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Fitted a replacement carb linkage (many thanks to Barls) to the buggy and went for a little jaunt around Tinbeerwah Might wash the cab tomorrow as it gets a bit dirty sitting in the garage
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hrastovica
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| posted on May 29th, 2013 at 12:13 AM |
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Took my baby out for it first drive in almost 12 weeks. What can i say... I'm ECSTATIC with the work that's been done on the car and it was
definitely worth the wait. The car handles beautifully, 1,000x better than when i first bought it. The steering is dead centre and doesnt drift in any
direction, zero play on the steering. New disc brakes are an absolute GEM and i tried braking with no hands... just comes to a very confident stop in
a straight line. Couldnt be happier.
I think i might have a few things to say on an old topic about narrowed beams (the beam is narrowed 4.5"). To be perfectly honest, the thread put the
fear of God in me about narrowing the beam, and i was expecting bump steer on every pebble, instability on every corner and chaos on every bump in the
road. After trying it for the first time today, this thing literally stuck to the road like sh* to a blanket. I dont see any problem with the turning
circle as i was easily able to do a u turn on an intersection (full lock and no rubbing at all) and with the lower stiffer stance I definitely feel a
lot more certain it will go where i point it.
Lovin it! Now its time to cruise
Updated with recent pic from todays cruise to Volks Home in Thomo for some bits n pieces. Cant blv how much attention this thing gets on the road!!!
Very unsual feeling having every car that comes past checking out your ride... its been too long hehe
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beetleboyjeff
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| posted on June 2nd, 2013 at 01:37 AM |
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Did my 640,000 km service, and cleaned it up a bit for the show & shine at the swap meet tomorrow.
From your ole' mate Jeff
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L7back
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| posted on June 2nd, 2013 at 10:37 AM |
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New TMI door cards, new Cip window cranks & door levers.
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72 Bay Microbus, 67 Squareback, 59 Deluxe Bug : |
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| posted on June 2nd, 2013 at 08:19 PM |
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Oil change and generator/fan belt readjustment.
1961 L380 Turquoise Beetle
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Craig Torrens
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engine down to nothing, originally gonna be only top end done but accidentally damaged oil pump tryin to remove it so missus was informed case had to be splt to remove it. New cam anyone?
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...yep, perfect time to drop in a mild cam.
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| posted on June 3rd, 2013 at 10:55 AM |
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Hey L7back your grab handle is upside down. Handle should cover screws when fitted. Otherwise looking good. Cheers
Customer service is not dead in Australia.
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hrastovica
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| posted on June 3rd, 2013 at 09:08 PM |
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A stack of crunching sounds from the rear left axle, playing roadside mechanics, crawled it home.
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L7back
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| posted on June 4th, 2013 at 08:21 AM |
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Thanks LUFTMEISTER
That's how they were when I got her. I'll change them around asap. As the missus keeps saying, it's the little things that count.
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DubbyDo
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| posted on June 4th, 2013 at 10:07 PM |
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Got bored put new cam sticker on new fan shroud, busy day!!!
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| posted on June 4th, 2013 at 10:27 PM |
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loaded one of em on the trailer to head south tomoro for some lovin care
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bitemeoz
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| posted on June 4th, 2013 at 10:55 PM |
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Finally put some lap belts in the back of the beetle. Wife now reasonably happy, kids not happy.
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hrastovica
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| posted on June 5th, 2013 at 09:23 PM |
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Fixed the crunching sound from the rear drum. A retaining pin for rear shoes fell out, some pretty mangled springs inside the drum brake housing. New
shocks go in tomorrow.
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