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 Dasdubber
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| posted on October 17th, 2004 at 09:39 PM |
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I wish I knew exactly - to do things right takes a lot of time (more than expected) and money (more than expected). So the expected completion date is
dependent on both factors (availability of free time and free money). I am still planning to have it complete by February for the Dubs by the Pub
show...anything before that will be a bonus and a big surprise!
I keep falling into the trap of...."well I've gone this far, may as well do that too.....well I've spent this much thus far, may as well get that
too....etc". This is what blows out the time line of a project of this nature. But I am still loving it though and still am very motivated and
enthusiastic - luckily I have always been a patient person.
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| posted on October 17th, 2004 at 09:47 PM |
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yeah im patient like u only on paper if i start to see what ive done thats when i get itchy!
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| posted on October 19th, 2004 at 09:22 PM |
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Here is the original rear apron, due to the repro panel having a later style latch catch so had to cut off the original...
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| posted on October 19th, 2004 at 09:26 PM |
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....and had to weld it onto the new repro apron. Cleaned up the welds and voila. Done.
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| posted on October 19th, 2004 at 09:29 PM |
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Only a tiny bit of filler was required to smooth it all over. Didn't bother filling the bolt holes in case I use them later for a decklid standoff or
something like that.
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| posted on October 19th, 2004 at 09:30 PM |
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Whacked on one of the new centre caps (wheels came with blank ones) to see how it looked.
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| posted on October 19th, 2004 at 09:35 PM |
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Mounted the monster tach this evening under the dash. Bit of overkill for the application but everyone needs a bit of bling right?
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| posted on October 19th, 2004 at 09:37 PM |
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Maxrob wheel just popped on temporarily to see how things are shaping up. Tach angled up slightly for ease of view.
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| posted on October 19th, 2004 at 09:42 PM |
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Few more bits temporarily put in place....once paint is laid on should look a'ight.
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| posted on October 19th, 2004 at 09:43 PM |
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Bit of an arty shot...
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| posted on October 19th, 2004 at 09:44 PM |
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Last one for now.
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| posted on October 19th, 2004 at 09:47 PM |
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sweet,
are the porsche wheels genuine or copies?
are they 17" or 18"?
Who made ya upright conversion? , looks tops
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| posted on October 19th, 2004 at 09:55 PM |
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Wheels are replicas made in Italy (can't recall manufacturer). 17x7.5in.
Upright conversion is from Sharpbuilt.
Cheers for the comments.
[Edited on 19-10-2004 by Dasdubber]
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| posted on October 19th, 2004 at 09:59 PM |
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wow ya ever get bored and want a job let me know :> I have a few beetles in the yard that need lovin :rudolf
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| posted on October 19th, 2004 at 10:28 PM |
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wheels are mille miglia arnt they?
how much were they as I think Maya is after a set for her NB 
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| posted on October 19th, 2004 at 10:34 PM |
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Yep thats them...to be honest I can't recall exactly how much they were - I bought them from Keith-4-Wheels here in Brisbane. I could probably look
in the receipt file to check for cost but I am a little scared to look inside there, I might get depressed.
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| posted on October 19th, 2004 at 10:53 PM |
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hahahaha cheers:beer
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| posted on October 19th, 2004 at 11:53 PM |
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How good does this look coming together~~~~
Good workj mate......
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Brothers & Sisters Lets Hit The Streets, Roll As One. And Feel The Power Of The Aircooled Storm.
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| posted on October 20th, 2004 at 12:32 AM |
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hmmmm I'll swap you my house for your car....na better not  |
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| posted on October 20th, 2004 at 08:58 PM |
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Man, I can't get over how good that custom dash/CD player holder looks... Spot on!
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| posted on October 20th, 2004 at 10:03 PM |
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Man thats sweet. You are an arteestt Das. Fantastic job.
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| posted on October 20th, 2004 at 10:11 PM |
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wow damn that looks good together like that id be happy if i hadf
a beetle that looked as good as that, i wouldnt even want paint !
top stuff man love the pics keep us posted
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| posted on October 29th, 2004 at 06:12 PM |
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Finally got a chance to have a bit more of a tinker on the beetle today. Took a deap breath and cut a hole in each quarter panel for the side
indicators (repros of golf side indicators etc).
Here is the hole rough cut (used air hacksaw)...then used carbide tip cutting bit to further rough out the hole before a sanding disc to clean up
edges.
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| posted on October 29th, 2004 at 06:13 PM |
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Indicator popped in place...smoked lenses will look nice against the paint (whenever that goes on!)
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| posted on October 29th, 2004 at 06:13 PM |
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Passenger side in as well.
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| posted on October 29th, 2004 at 06:15 PM |
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Bolted in the rollcage again to trial fit everything before I rip the body off to paint it soon.
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| posted on October 29th, 2004 at 06:16 PM |
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Surprise surprise...as I expected - what fits in a hardtop doesn't necessarily fit in a ragtop!! This is what happens when you go and change your
mind half way through a project and install a ragtop roof section (rollcage will now restrict ragtop movement backwards).
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| posted on October 29th, 2004 at 06:18 PM |
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Looks the ducks nuts, but alas, more money probably to reconfigure rollcage to fit...then repowdercoat...then reclearcoat to make it shiny.
This is why project timelines blow out! D'OH.
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| posted on October 29th, 2004 at 06:19 PM |
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Top view
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| posted on October 29th, 2004 at 06:20 PM |
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Rear view showing harness and baby seat mounts.
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