| [ Total Views: 96442 | Total Replies: 299 | Thread Id: 64212 ] |
| Pages: 1 .. 6 7 8 9 10 |
|
|
 StenGuns
Veteran Volks Folk
Posts: 2147
Threads: 236
Registered: March 1st, 2004
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney, Australia
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on February 24th, 2009 at 12:23 PM |
|
|
Here is a the back seat in position.. Some minor trim adjustment but the look is correct..
.
.
|
|
|
Camo
A.k.a.: Kev
Custom Title Time!
Posts: 1936
Threads: 209
Registered: October 29th, 2007
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney - Liverpool area
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
|
| posted on February 24th, 2009 at 12:32 PM |
|
|
Beaaauuutttiiifffuulll - (dont know how you are meant to exaggerate a word, but I hope you say it how its meant to sound)
| Quote: | Originally
posted by beetleboyjeff
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.
|
I dont know if any kids will be allowed in the back of this car, or even the front for that matter. I'm already worried about my 5 year old daughter
not looking after my car and its still bare metal 
Kev
|
|
|
Camo
A.k.a.: Kev
Custom Title Time!
Posts: 1936
Threads: 209
Registered: October 29th, 2007
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney - Liverpool area
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
|
| posted on March 10th, 2009 at 08:01 PM |
|
|
| Quote: | Originally
posted by StenGuns
The interior will be all new with leather connolly hide in light tan.. Say $5,000
Total Cost Say $30,000 once all the bits are on the car..
[ Edited on 10-9-07 by StenGuns ]
|
Gee Rob, how things change. Do you remember quoting these figures back in August 2007 and I bet you wish you were even close to this mark. Any
updated photos for all us drooling over your ride.
Kev
|
|
|
StenGuns
Veteran Volks Folk
Posts: 2147
Threads: 236
Registered: March 1st, 2004
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney, Australia
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on March 13th, 2009 at 12:02 PM |
|
|
Door Trim
.
.
|
|
|
trickysimon
A.k.a.: Simon Azzopardi
Custom Title Time!
100km/h is only 9 seconds away
Posts: 1473
Threads: 43
Registered: December 15th, 2007
Member Is Offline
Location: Wagga Wagga
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on March 13th, 2009 at 05:30 PM |
|
|
|
|
|
StenGuns
Veteran Volks Folk
Posts: 2147
Threads: 236
Registered: March 1st, 2004
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney, Australia
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on March 17th, 2009 at 11:34 AM |
|
|
Here is a shot of the re-covered ProCar seats we are using..
.
.
.
|
|
|
Mick058
Custom Title Time!
Posts: 1580
Threads: 109
Registered: January 29th, 2008
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on March 17th, 2009 at 11:55 AM |
|
|
looking good mate, its coming together - Can't beat the feel and smell of leather - except the price tag!
|
|
|
Camo
A.k.a.: Kev
Custom Title Time!
Posts: 1936
Threads: 209
Registered: October 29th, 2007
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney - Liverpool area
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
|
| posted on March 17th, 2009 at 05:15 PM |
|
|
| Quote: | Originally
posted by Mick058
looking good mate, its coming together - Can't beat the feel and smell of leather - except the price tag!
|
I agree, looking great. But I have to ask sorry, whats that on the door trim under the window winder (excuse this old bugger).
Kev
|
|
|
Craig S
A.k.a.: Craig
Wolfsburg Wizard
Posts: 635
Threads: 83
Registered: May 26th, 2008
Member Is Offline
Location: Sunny Western Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: In the mood for change
|
| posted on March 17th, 2009 at 07:17 PM |
|
|
That thing under the window winder had me guessing too. I was thinking it was a door puller so when you're sitting in the seat you don't pull on the
window winder or door handle.
Either way it all looks great. Well done
Craig
1969 Beetle - June
1974 L Bug - Gwendolyn
2002 Bora V6 4Motion - Anita
|
|
|
JEN056
Commited Dubber
Posts: 51
Threads: 6
Registered: February 7th, 2009
Member Is Offline
Location: brisbane 4 now
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Purple
|
| posted on March 18th, 2009 at 01:40 AM |
|
|
Nice. This is a very neat resto. Bet you can't wait to cruise around in it.
Moving is a Bitch  |
|
|
StenGuns
Veteran Volks Folk
Posts: 2147
Threads: 236
Registered: March 1st, 2004
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney, Australia
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on March 18th, 2009 at 12:22 PM |
|
|
Correct.. It is a recessed Grab Handle.. Always used to piss me off having to swing on the door or window handle.. Tendency to break off after time..
So I went with a tuck away handle.. I have mounted a normal (passenger side) arm rest/ handle on the drivers side before but they are seriously in the
way and in the wrong position.. So this seemed a good result.. I may re-design or paint it when I finally get to see it,,
| Quote: | Originally
posted by Gwendolyns Master
That thing under the window winder had me guessing too. I was thinking it was a door puller so when you're sitting in the seat you don't pull on the
window winder or door handle.
Either way it all looks great. Well done
Craig
|
|
|
|
 Bizarre
Super Moderator
The artist formerly known as blue74l
Posts: 12757
Threads: 732
Registered: August 25th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Abbotsford, Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on March 19th, 2009 at 12:07 PM |
|
|
Rob - did you say what the slots in the rear seats were for??
Wouldnt be seat belts as they are near your knees??
Got me intrigued?? 
Futue te ipsum!!!
|
|
|
Mick058
Custom Title Time!
Posts: 1580
Threads: 109
Registered: January 29th, 2008
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on March 19th, 2009 at 12:44 PM |
|
|
i assumed they were seat belt slots for the front seats - that they would feed through.
|
|
|
Bizarre
Super Moderator
The artist formerly known as blue74l
Posts: 12757
Threads: 732
Registered: August 25th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Abbotsford, Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on March 19th, 2009 at 01:04 PM |
|
|
Ahhh...........hidden reels under the seats 
Very nice touch
Well..............thats if that is what it is 
Futue te ipsum!!!
|
|
|
StenGuns
Veteran Volks Folk
Posts: 2147
Threads: 236
Registered: March 1st, 2004
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney, Australia
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on March 19th, 2009 at 04:29 PM |
|
|
The inertia reels are actually recessed into the base of the B pillars.. There is a shot earlier in the thread..
Rob
| Quote: | Originally
posted by Bizarre
Ahhh...........hidden reels under the seats
Very nice touch
Well..............thats if that is what it is
|
|
|
|
StenGuns
Veteran Volks Folk
Posts: 2147
Threads: 236
Registered: March 1st, 2004
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney, Australia
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on March 19th, 2009 at 04:31 PM |
|
|
Sorry.. So Yes, that is what the slots are for.. They are on the seat bolsters which is a seperate section to the seat cushion.. Meaning limited
compression of the bolster and therefore the belt will continue to move freely
| Quote: | Originally
posted by StenGuns
The inertia reels are actually recessed into the base of the B pillars.. There is a shot earlier in the thread..
Rob
| Quote: | Originally
posted by Bizarre
Ahhh...........hidden reels under the seats
Very nice touch
Well..............thats if that is what it is
|
|
|
|
|
StenGuns
Veteran Volks Folk
Posts: 2147
Threads: 236
Registered: March 1st, 2004
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney, Australia
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on April 3rd, 2009 at 11:30 AM |
|
|
Just the front seats to go now.. This resto has nearly wiped me out (emotionally).. I am so over the whole deal.. Funny how you feel that way when you
have rounded the final corner and the finish line is in site.. Totally lost interest
Here's a few shots for the faithful..
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
|
|
|
StenGuns
Veteran Volks Folk
Posts: 2147
Threads: 236
Registered: March 1st, 2004
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney, Australia
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on April 3rd, 2009 at 11:32 AM |
|
|
The PROCAR seat brackets which come with the seats were not used in the end.. They raise the seats far too high and the driver stance is all wrong..
So Mark from Blackneedle made up some new brackets... They look like my own attempt from 3 years ago!! (Faark.. three years.. has it really been that
long?)
|
|
|
Mick058
Custom Title Time!
Posts: 1580
Threads: 109
Registered: January 29th, 2008
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on April 3rd, 2009 at 11:46 AM |
|
|
MATE, KEEP STRONG!!
Its a good resto - you'll get over it only for a little while, then remember why you did it - don't do anything silly while in the 'low' stage.
Looking the goods - bring it to NATS, show it off - then leave it for a bit!!! Then you'll love it all over again.
|
|
|
dangerous
A.k.a.: Dave Butler Muffin Man
23 Windows of Awesome
Posts: 5901
Threads: 178
Registered: January 6th, 2005
Member Is Offline
Location: Gold Coast
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: 591
|
| posted on April 3rd, 2009 at 01:16 PM |
|
|
Looking great now Rob.
I cant wait to see the whole car,
as I am betting everyone else is too.
Being able to drive it will be your reward for all those hours.
I miss not having a beetle I can drive on the road.
Volksies are pretty cool, especially one like yours that has a lot of TLC.
| Quote: | Originally
posted by westi
That's mad Alan.
|
|
|
|
Flintstones
Custom Title Time!
Posts: 1077
Threads: 69
Registered: August 27th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Psyche Blue
|
| posted on April 3rd, 2009 at 07:52 PM |
|
|
I feel your pain.
3 years is that all...you don't want to know how long I've been working on my oval then.
You've built a truely nice machine that you should be proud of and I'm sure others will agree.
It doesn't look like you've got that much left now, hang in there!!!
Cheers
Dino
|
|
|
StenGuns
Veteran Volks Folk
Posts: 2147
Threads: 236
Registered: March 1st, 2004
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney, Australia
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on April 5th, 2009 at 01:48 PM |
|
|
Thank you for the motivation..
|
|
|
StenGuns
Veteran Volks Folk
Posts: 2147
Threads: 236
Registered: March 1st, 2004
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney, Australia
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on April 8th, 2009 at 12:12 PM |
|
|
Car leaves Blackneedle next week and its off to Boris to fit the glass, window scrapers and a few other bits and bobs.. Then its down to Westi for a
special fitting.. Then its down to Helensburgh for the Blades to be fitted.. The its off for tuning and rego.. FAAAARRRRKKKKK!!!
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
|
|
|
Mick058
Custom Title Time!
Posts: 1580
Threads: 109
Registered: January 29th, 2008
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on April 8th, 2009 at 12:24 PM |
|
|
very nice mate - blades fitted??
|
|
|
StenGuns
Veteran Volks Folk
Posts: 2147
Threads: 236
Registered: March 1st, 2004
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney, Australia
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on April 8th, 2009 at 12:43 PM |
|
|
Not yet.. I had a set with towel rails.. The front straightened ok but the rear was out of shape, so I got an imported rear and had both sent to All
Metal Bumpers for shaping and re-chroming.. The finish is superb.. Even had the braket holes filled and a step bracket made at the back so the finish
is super smooth.. Just don't know where to fit the rego plate now..
| Quote: | Originally
posted by Mick058
very nice mate - blades fitted??
|
|
|
|
Mick058
Custom Title Time!
Posts: 1580
Threads: 109
Registered: January 29th, 2008
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on April 8th, 2009 at 12:58 PM |
|
|
yeh, i didn't want to pull holes in either - im not one for adding holes or chopping out metal work
|
|
|
StenGuns
Veteran Volks Folk
Posts: 2147
Threads: 236
Registered: March 1st, 2004
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney, Australia
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on April 8th, 2009 at 01:42 PM |
|
|
yeh right!!
| Quote: | Originally
posted by Mick058
yeh, i didn't want to pull holes in either - im not one for adding holes or chopping out metal work
|
|
|
|
colonel mustard
Son of Jim - Creator of Good
Posts: 2829
Threads: 51
Registered: February 27th, 2009
Member Is Offline
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Black
|
| posted on April 8th, 2009 at 06:35 PM |
|
|
Looks amazing.....!!
|
|
|
Camo
A.k.a.: Kev
Custom Title Time!
Posts: 1936
Threads: 209
Registered: October 29th, 2007
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney - Liverpool area
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
|
| posted on April 10th, 2009 at 08:37 AM |
|
|
Hi Rob,
You must be very happy with the result. The seating resembles a Ferrari interior to me, just my thoughts. Look forward to seeing the car in person.
Would still like to have a look at the fuel line routing one day.
Kev
|
|
|
StenGuns
Veteran Volks Folk
Posts: 2147
Threads: 236
Registered: March 1st, 2004
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney, Australia
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on May 2nd, 2009 at 08:20 AM |
|
|
The beetle was delivered back to VW Village yesterday for final tuning, registration and fitting of wheels..
Here are some shots as it comes off the carrier.. It's looking exceptional..
Changed my mind about wheel selection.. I think the Escras are too "in your face" and the car would suit a moore "old school competition look..
maybe mangels (if I could find suitable hubcaps) or Fuch's.. 6.5" on the back and 5.5" on the front.. Any ideas or pictures of suitable wheels
would be welcome..
here's some pix..
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
|
|
|
| Pages: 1 .. 6 7 8 9 10 |
