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 ian.mezz
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| posted on December 19th, 2009 at 02:37 PM |
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you need a brace on the base of that carby and manifold so every time that you gas it , it dont move.
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colonel mustard
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| posted on December 19th, 2009 at 06:45 PM |
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oh  other people told me i dont........
thanks for the tip ian.
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ian.mezz
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| posted on December 28th, 2009 at 03:16 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by colonel mustard
oh other people told me i dont........
thanks for the tip ian.
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yeah because if its not braced the two rubber boots on each side of the manifold will twist a bit and they will one day split.
the old vw one has the heat pipes that go on the exhaust pipe to hold it in place. them heat pipes are rusted off in that picture of yours.
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| posted on December 28th, 2009 at 03:35 PM |
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add up the cost of decent inserts & the tapered coils, then compare the difference in $$ to V-force struts which do all that & more, yes more
costly but no need to upgrade in future, adjustment is far more usable in reality compared to the topline gear looking at the legs you have & the
height joel has on the upper limits, just a thought to ponder over....
what happened to the idea of stock springs with stock wheel/tyre?
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colonel mustard
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| posted on December 28th, 2009 at 06:48 PM |
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I want the vforce wheels. I wish I had the cash to buy that orange 1303 in melb, and then I'd be set. Sadly, that's not possible.
Will do a topline order once I get some full time work early in the new year.
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ian.mezz
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| posted on December 28th, 2009 at 10:37 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by colonel mustard
I want the vforce wheels. I wish I had the cash to buy that orange 1303 in melb, and then I'd be set. Sadly, that's not possible.
Will do a topline order once I get some full time work early in the new year.
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thats a smart thing to do. we got our red vw cheap after a bloke spent $35000+ on the rebuilt.
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| posted on December 28th, 2009 at 11:13 PM |
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yeah it is definitely the way to go. People say you will never get the money back that you spend and it is true. You are better off going with an
unfinished project or something that is already done like that orange one in adelaide.
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colonel mustard
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| posted on December 28th, 2009 at 11:19 PM |
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In reality, it would be smart to just scrap the famed colonel mustard 1303. But I'm far too attached to the car to let it go. I'm currently content
to drive it around town when it's able and safe. My longer term goal is to get a daily car that has aircon, is better on fuel, etc (looking at
golf's) that I can drive everyday, and long distances - as my work will eventually call for that. The next part of the plan, car wise is to get
another 1303 or put some serious cash into restoring colonel. In a happy make believe Jason land, I'd like a daily (golf?), weekend fun driver, and a
track car/registered. & car trailer.. Long term? Yes. Very. Between this I still have stuff for music to buy (guitars etc) and laptops/computers
etc for work, camp organisation, youth group stuff). I'm also wanting to move out of home before the end of 2010. Yep - now you know my 5 year goals
AVD.
In short I'm well attached to colonel, and I really like 1303's (why?? Becuase struts just feel right to drive, and curved screen feeels most
modern. I'd love a late 50's model one day though).
So at the Moment, I'm just trying to get colonel the best I can on my budget. Full time job hunting now!
Btw. I really appreicate the advice from you chaps, Ian; Joel, Dave, steve Carter, Dave Carter. thanks'!!!
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| posted on December 29th, 2009 at 09:35 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by colonel mustard
Btw. I really appreicate the advice from you chaps, thanks'!!!
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spelling mistakes Colonel tut tut 
Keeping it real !
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| posted on January 2nd, 2010 at 09:58 PM |
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Congrats to all on this thread and it's quality so far.
1961 swb buggy
1960 karmann ghia
1963 Single Cab: "El Concreto"
1963 bent 23 window " Frieda Samba "
1963 Eriba Faun camper " Cara Van daCamp"
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| posted on January 3rd, 2010 at 10:11 AM |
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Thanks for that bob.
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| posted on January 7th, 2010 at 12:48 PM |
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Just ordered my new discs.
Yesterday, I got my new handbrake cables in, new shoes and drums sorted. Brakes will need adjusting again soon, but they are a bit better, even
though, once the fronts are sorted out, its going to be awesome in the brakes department.
At this stage, im also 99% sure I wont need a new M/C, but i will be prepared to do it if needed, its the last stage of the brake upgrade.
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| posted on January 20th, 2010 at 07:26 PM |
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Hey Colonel, just thought I'd catch up your progress, and it would seem you are well on your way mate, well done!!
All the best for the new year (I know its late, but haven't chatted lately  ) and hoping you are able to get your 'famed colonel mustard' back on the road properly soon.
All the best mate,
Scarab (aka: Paul)
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| posted on January 20th, 2010 at 09:49 PM |
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Hey Paul. Thanks for the encouragement. I've done quite alot on it since the last update, but found some people don't really care.... so I haven't
updated this thread. I may do that towards the end of the week.
cheers!
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| posted on January 20th, 2010 at 10:30 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by colonel mustard
I've done quite alot on it since the last update, but found some people don't really care....
cheers!
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I Care!!!!!! This is probably my second most watched
thread, second to Joel's Subi Bug
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| posted on January 21st, 2010 at 08:40 AM |
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awww how sweet 
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| posted on January 21st, 2010 at 01:28 PM |
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Mate, please don't think that people don't care, with Ryana89, Joel and myself, thats at least 3 people who care!
I have found that there are a few 'VW snobs' on here....the ones that think that their opinions are the only ones that count and if you're not
doing things the way they would or make a comment that they dont think you should....they end up cutting you down quick smart. (PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A
VERY SMALL MINORITY OF POSTERS!!).
Generally, I think you will find that 99% people are genuinely interested, even if they dont make a comment on your thread. I know I check most
threads on here, but dont really post on too many. I generally post on peoples threads that have bothered to comment on mine....selfish I know
Anyway, take heart mate, knowing that there are definitely people who are interested in your build's progress and are hoping that you are back on the
road ASAP enjoying that mustard bug!!
Scarab (aka: Paul)
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| posted on January 21st, 2010 at 05:20 PM |
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I like reading to its preety much the only reason i look in the bugs section.
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| posted on January 22nd, 2010 at 11:18 AM |
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Well thankyou for the support gents.
the missing stuff...
I ended up getting the calipers painted red. without taking ages to detail them, im happy with the result. I figue, by the time i get wheels where you
can see the caliper, it will be time for a pad change and a repainting of the calipers.
about 2 weeks ago I got my new (well second hand) drums and New (thanks dave/stidub) shoes on, also have a handbrake again.
and then a few days later, I took a trip to the sunny coast. had very few issues, just started noticing front end noises (tie rods/balljoints) and the
70km/h shimmy. made it home fine, travelled about 300km's, max speed 120km/h. Know i know why some of the guys rave about kamei's - if they do what
they say they do, I need one!
Here's some shots from the trip - (the shretchy strap was a "just in case" I had ALOT of stuff in there....) I was able to pack a 2 x 12 100watt
amp behind the rear seat, 2 guitars on the rear seat, and 2 peoples luggage for a week long camp, alot of music books, stuff to repair the car and a
passenger..... it was a full car!
Colonel next to some of the sound equipment for camp..... it was a loud concert...
At the giant BP on the way up.....
And a joke for the drift boys....
Also got my new disc's from john sherman.
new bearings arrived from classicveedub on wednesday.
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| posted on January 22nd, 2010 at 11:45 AM |
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Great work And I must say, the Colonel is a very pretty car!
Straight to the desktop background
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| posted on January 22nd, 2010 at 11:47 AM |
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between you, josh, and other forum members its fuuny seeing all these bits of my old bugs living on
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| posted on January 22nd, 2010 at 11:52 AM |
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calipers, Joel? And the struts (which will be soon, as all my tie rods are shot, so front end rebuild sooooooon) Got any more fun stuff? :P I do
apprcieate the help man
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| posted on January 22nd, 2010 at 02:41 PM |
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Good on ya mate.....sounds like you had a great time at camp and its great to hear colonel had a good time too!!
.....massive amps, never leave home without em!!
Keep up the good work mate!
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| posted on January 22nd, 2010 at 03:02 PM |
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This is kind of like my new year's eve camping trip.
Chilling out by the river.
Enough music for a campsite with 4 people?
Site was powered up via diesel, 20A at 240V 3-phase. We ran three to four 1500W spotlights as well as the sounds, just to put a decent load on the
generator as it was still being run in!
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| posted on January 22nd, 2010 at 03:16 PM |
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haha. looks like more than enough for 4 people...
ours was enough for 400+ people.... good times
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| posted on January 22nd, 2010 at 03:51 PM |
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Im going camping sometime soon with the missu and i dont go camping without a tv and all those things so im gunna have a packed car too,, i like
driving it when its full, makes it look lower.
As for the parts joel tits good to have someone who has done everything im waning to do.
only issue is you got a super ive got a standard.
Colonel have you got the new brakes on yet im about to order mine next week.
Cheers JOsh
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| posted on January 22nd, 2010 at 07:43 PM |
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posted by 71-BEETLE-SEDAN
As for the parts joel tits good to have someone who has done everything im waning to do.
Cheers JOsh
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now that really is a shocking typo josh
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| posted on January 22nd, 2010 at 07:45 PM |
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Josh, wash your mouth out with soap, and your hands with some sort of acid....
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| posted on February 1st, 2010 at 11:15 AM |
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The new valance - will need to be painted
This is my new exhaust, which cannot go in due to the current damage to the valance. - this may need to be done at the same time/ or the current one
just removed and the car transported to and from on a trailer.
this is what the initial damage was....
it no longer looks that bad, but i will be replacing the gaurds and bumper + brakets - & engine lid.
this is what it currently looks like.... kinda (not the best camera)
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| posted on February 1st, 2010 at 03:12 PM |
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Keep us posted Mustard - I shall be checking everynight at around 1 to 2 am...
You know I mean it
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