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| posted on September 25th, 2008 at 10:31 AM |
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Thanks Nikos
I am compiling a complete restoration summary and will have this all ready next year (possible DVD)
A bunch of guys have had a hand in this process.. As I am TTT Deficient (Time/Tools/Talent) I have looked for the best people I can find to provide
workmanship and advice.. This has been an unbelievable learning curve.. The following is just a summary of who's done what..
Early advice - Dave Birchall (vw54)
Front Beam (discs) - Vintage VW - Boris
Engine Build,1916 - Dave Becker (menangler)
Engine Parts - Rod Penrose (RodPenrose) and Powertune, OG Builder
Gearbox - Dave Butler (dangerous)
Body - Chris Rolfe (genius)
Paint - Chris Rolfe (genius)
EFI - George Moraitis, VW Village
Exhaust - Westside (westi)
Re-build - Con Moraitis, VW Village
Trim - Black Needle
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| posted on September 28th, 2008 at 08:16 PM |
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Come on, its been at the trimmers for a week. Hows it going, any progress photos yet.
Kev
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| posted on September 28th, 2008 at 09:09 PM |
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Haha
I'm resisting the urge to ring Mark at BN.. He has a couple of interesting concepts to figure out.. Doesn't need me bothering him too soon.. later
this week maybe
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Come on, its been at the trimmers for a week. Hows it going, any progress photos yet.
Kev
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| posted on September 29th, 2008 at 09:20 AM |
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A dvd of a resto could be a mad idea!
Im with Kev, keen to see the trim.
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| posted on February 8th, 2009 at 06:14 PM |
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Finally making headway out at Blackneedle and the interior trim is starting to come together..
Here are a few sneak peaks
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| posted on February 8th, 2009 at 06:57 PM |
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Holly shit Rob. I now see why the figure you told me for the cost for this car is where it is up to.
Looking great and I also cant wait to see the finished product. Well done.
Kevin
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| posted on February 9th, 2009 at 10:03 AM |
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Thanks Kevin..
Just had to get more Dynamat into the rear (behind sub box).. As we have no cladding on the rear firwall, it is important to line that section to kill
as much noise as possible..
Trim should be completed by the end of Feb.. Then the chromed blades get fitted.. Also de-nib and buff the paint.. Then Escra's.. Then rego and
tune.. Then Westi is fabricating a custom air filter..The list seems to go on forever.. I have put the 71 panel on hold while I put everything into
finishing this project..
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| posted on February 15th, 2009 at 03:53 PM |
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More Shots of the Interior
Not sure of the skirts for the shifter and the handbrake.. I guess they can be swapped for stock rubber ones at a later stage..
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| posted on February 15th, 2009 at 04:42 PM |
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great build and cool thread...........yeah, gear/brake skirts would look better shorter
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| posted on February 15th, 2009 at 08:08 PM |
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More Shots of the Interior
Not sure of the skirts for the shifter and the handbrake.. I guess they can be swapped for stock rubber ones at a later stage..
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Might look better with the stitching internal if you know what I mean? Would probably hold a better (rounder) shape that way too. But then I'm no
upholsterer.
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| posted on February 15th, 2009 at 08:15 PM |
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I am a bit ambivilant either way, but stock rubber would make handbrake cable adjustments easier.
From your ole' mate Jeff
From your ole' mate Jeff
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| posted on February 15th, 2009 at 08:38 PM |
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looking freaking sweet man. love it
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| posted on February 16th, 2009 at 07:37 AM |
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Rob,
tell Mark to change it to internal stitching like he did on mine,
with velcro on the underside of the handbrake to make adjustments etc.
Also, you could try cutting down the shifter height & fitting a short shifter kit.
Both items will not be so obvious when the seats etc are in.
Nathan
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| posted on February 16th, 2009 at 11:04 AM |
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Thanks boyz.. I'm happy to leave the bits as they are until the seats are fitted and, I've driven it for a while..
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| posted on February 16th, 2009 at 11:08 AM |
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looks tops! Funny how the design and cutting etc is almost the same as mine - musten be too many options when it comes to carpet.
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| posted on February 16th, 2009 at 12:55 PM |
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Rob,
Carpet looks great and personally I think the gear boot and handbrake boot need something different. Just my thoughts and it may look totally
different once the seats are in.
Re the front kick panels with speakers in them, did they cut out the steel behind to fit the speakers in or just massage it a little.
Love ya work, or in this case - someone else's 
Keep the photos coming. Kevin
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| posted on February 16th, 2009 at 01:15 PM |
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Nah mate.. No cutting.. Just formed the scuttles to stand off the metal work. Leaves sufficient clearance for the speakers.. What ya mean not my
work?.. It's my creative genius and my wallet thats getting tapped hard!
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Rob,
Carpet looks great and personally I think the gear boot and handbrake boot need something different. Just my thoughts and it may look totally
different once the seats are in.
Re the front kick panels with speakers in them, did they cut out the steel behind to fit the speakers in or just massage it a little.
Love ya work, or in this case - someone else's
Keep the photos coming. Kevin
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| posted on February 16th, 2009 at 01:21 PM |
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Nah mate.. No cutting.. Just formed the scuttles to stand off the metal work. Leaves sufficient clearance for the speakers.. What ya mean not my
work?.. It's my creative genius and my wallet thats getting tapped hard!
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Rob,
Carpet looks great and personally I think the gear boot and handbrake boot need something different. Just my thoughts and it may look totally
different once the seats are in.
Re the front kick panels with speakers in them, did they cut out the steel behind to fit the speakers in or just massage it a little.
Love ya work, or in this case - someone else's
Keep the photos coming. Kevin
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| posted on February 16th, 2009 at 05:21 PM |
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Sorry Rob, no offence intended.
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| posted on February 17th, 2009 at 02:47 PM |
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None taken Kev..
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Sorry Rob, no offence intended.
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| posted on February 17th, 2009 at 03:19 PM |
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If your taking it to the VW Nationals 2009 Weekend 23rd & 24th May
I think i wont be getting a trophy
not that i get any, anyway
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| posted on February 18th, 2009 at 04:35 PM |
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A couple more of the rear seat..
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| posted on February 19th, 2009 at 07:17 AM |
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looking good mate! Are you aiming for nats?
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| posted on February 19th, 2009 at 07:19 AM |
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what are the slots in the upholstery for??? Are you locating your seatbelts under there?
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| posted on February 19th, 2009 at 09:08 AM |
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wow...........stunning 
Futue te ipsum!!!
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| posted on February 19th, 2009 at 12:11 PM |
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Rob,
This is top notch stuff, looks bloody beautiful and very luxurious.
Mick058 - re the slots, I also think its for the retractable seat belt to pass through. If you look at the earlier shot of just the foam setup, you
will see the slot goes straight through the foam.
Rob, I must say you are making my car interior ideas feel very cheap and not worthy. I want your interior 
Well done, Kevin
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| posted on February 19th, 2009 at 12:38 PM |
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I think we need a new smilie, one that is green with envy 
The entire thing looks fantastic. My kids would probably want to get in the back of yours, unlike mine when they whinge and complain. Well done.
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| posted on February 19th, 2009 at 01:06 PM |
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You will probably end up like me. My kids always complained about the back seat too. When they left home, I fanally found that I could afford to get
it all re-done - now the grand kids like it.
From your ole' mate Jeff
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| posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 10:25 PM |
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Geee Rob looks good, imagine what the big is going to look like after a detail with those bumpers . Who did your bodywork ??? The person who did it
must be awsome. hahah guess who!!!
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| posted on February 24th, 2009 at 12:22 PM |
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Good to see you are better on the tools than on the keyboard.. Now get back to work and clear some of those American Muscle shitboxes so I can get my
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Geee Rob looks good, imagine what the big is going to look like after a detail with those bumpers . Who did your bodywork ??? The person who did it
must be awsome. hahah guess who!!!
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