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| posted on September 7th, 2014 at 02:14 PM |
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[size=4]Update 62[/size]
-Fuel tank sensor has been put together and brackets, bolts etc have now returned from being zinc plated
-Fuel line has been run
-Voltage regulator fitted
-Reverse and other rear light cabling
-Planning has begun for the bonnet release (as this will be via remote)
-Charcoal cannister, wiper motor, fibreglass glovebox and other parts ordered
Fuel line
For the first time, I will have reverse lights *gasp*
The complete passenger side
Hot engine bay is hot (just waiting on braided hose for carburettor). Also, love the colour change of the paint on either side of this shot!
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| posted on September 12th, 2014 at 09:17 PM |
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[size=4]Update 63[/size]
Push to start button is in and functional.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQvQurNIuhk
But that's not all...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKRoqRf3bcU
Every function can be controlled either by the remote control, SMS or bluetooth & app.
So there has been lots of concentrating on the alarm this week which has become central to most of the car. The modular relay and the rest of the
wiring is now well under control.
As well as the alarm, we've been taking a closer look at the ring lights on each of the silver buttons on the dashboard which are being set up with
dual duties so now I have at least some warning/notice systems:
Lights:
- Green light - will flash on turn signal and emergency lights
- Red light - will activate on engine overheat or loss of oil pressure
- Blue light - hi beam lights
- White light - Charging problem
Buttons:
- Green button - Emergency lights
- Red button - ignition on
- Blue button - show lights
- White button - bonnet release
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| posted on September 20th, 2014 at 12:10 PM |
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[size=4]Update 64[/size]
-[URL="http://www.pioneer.com.au/au/products/25/109/281/AVH-X7550BT/page.html"]Pioneer AVH-X7550BT[/URL] head unit fitted and holding bracket
manufactured
-Wiper assembly restored, fitted and tested, new spindles installed
-Other work involving running the cables through a custom tube through the door (more info next week)
-Fuel tank is not far away from being installed permanently
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| posted on September 27th, 2014 at 03:54 PM |
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[size=4]Update 65[/size]
Tiny update this week.. Work has been done but I can't show any of it because the car went back into the paint booth to fix some blemishes on the
engine cover and around the passenger side windscreen/dashboard area. But because the colour looked to bloody spectacular, I had to share some shots
haha
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| posted on September 27th, 2014 at 06:53 PM |
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Love the auto start 
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| posted on September 28th, 2014 at 01:10 AM |
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Wow, I like all the electronic stuff,pretty cool.......who's doing the build for you..
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| posted on October 4th, 2014 at 03:09 PM |
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[size=4]Update 66[/size]
Coming together now! Ignore the front indicators, they are for another year of Beetle, correct ones are on the way.
-Fuel tank completely installed (fitted fuel tank and all attachments, fitted rubber onto steering column, fitted all fuel tank hoses
-Bumpers attached (still needs the black strip to be applied though). I'm using the original bumper bar brackets which are nice and thick so
they've been blasted, primered and painted
-Fuses assigned to various circuits
-Hazard, turn signals and horn configured. Ordering relays from Germany as the Tridon ones kept on failing
-Mirror attached
-Rear vents fitted
On with the car porn
This one is my new [URL="http://i.imgur.com/bMQ93oX.jpg"]wallpaper[/URL] 
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| posted on October 11th, 2014 at 12:57 PM |
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[size=4]Update 67[/size]
Not much progress due to waiting for parts to come in from the US and Germany and me trying to choose materials/colours for the interior!
-Black tape has been put onto bumper
-Fuel cap airbrushing courtesy of Wayne Harrison at Advanced Airbrush http://www.airbrush.com.au/
Look at that smile!
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| posted on October 11th, 2014 at 02:05 PM |
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Beautiful. Such attention to detail!
A neoprene stubbie cooler over that oil filter will help protect it from stones underneath.
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| posted on October 25th, 2014 at 12:37 PM |
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[SIZE="4"]Update 69[/SIZE]
Giggity
-Seats and interior delivered to trimmer, all of the interior has been chosen!
-The mess of cables has started to be tidied and some testing has been done on the speed sender for the digital speedometer (which is specially made
in the UK by a small garage for these gauges)
-FINALLY the type of front indicators I was after have been installed. I went through 2 styles (the original 71 and then 58-62, both of which I
didn't like or they didn't fit). I'm now happy with the 68-69 clear ones (with orange bulbs)
-I have purchased more dash buttons because I had issues with the current ones. Also purchased speaker cable (12ga for speakers, 10ga for sub) which
will be run in over the next week or two
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| posted on November 8th, 2014 at 11:58 AM |
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[size=4]Update 70[/size]
-Probably a week away from installing a temporary seat and driving back and forth for testing, tuning and speedometer calibration
-Everything electrical (except audio) is now working and today the original silver buttons are being removed (as they started to have issues) and been
replaced with these much more expensive but much better quality options: http://au.rs-online.com/web/p/push-button-switches/0224726/. This decision was made because the car is still in the workshop
and the buttons I purchased have already been failing!
-Interior light installed, headlights, highbeams, emergency, indicators, etc. all working!
-Speaker cabling will be installed this week. There's now so much electrical cabling in my car that they cannot go in the heater tunnel with the
rest of the cables so they'll be just outside of it!
-Still waiting for trimmer to do the headlining
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| posted on November 23rd, 2014 at 04:27 PM |
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Looking forward to seeing this finished!
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| posted on November 29th, 2014 at 05:08 PM |
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[size=4]Update 71[/size]
-New switches fitted, one of them that was sent is the wrong one, so waiting for the replacement. Can't finish wiring until that is received and the
relay bracket has been completed
-Resistors installed, circuit for incandescent charging light installed
-Engine tested to stable temp
-Charcoal canister installed
-Engine cover fitted
-Fuel cap fitted
-Trimming started on the seats, waiting for the headlining still
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| posted on December 7th, 2014 at 10:01 AM |
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[size=4]Update 72[/size]
-Still waiting for headlining to be started. I'm told this coming week
-Assess position for impulse relays used in conjunction with momentary switches. Circuits finished
-Relays fitted to mounting rail and trial fitted
-Speakers wiring is being run
-Fibreglass (so much better than the factory cardboard) glove box permanently fitted
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| posted on December 9th, 2014 at 06:47 PM |
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that alternator looks like it has a built in regular so you just need to by pass the one under the back seat and take it out.
disregard my comment if its there for a reason 
as I just had a fast read of your build story and may of missed stuff
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| posted on December 20th, 2014 at 09:56 AM |
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[size=4]Update 73[/size]
Roof lining is in and I'm very happy with it! Black roof, charcoal sides. The rest of the interior will also have this colour combination. I've
taken pics with flash and without. Even though the flash makes it look brighter than it is, it's the easiest way to see details
With flash, the charcoal doesn't look this bright irl
Again with flash just to see the details
Again with flash just to see the details
This shot is what it looks closest to irl
Fibreglass glovebox with ejector seat button
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| posted on December 20th, 2014 at 09:21 PM |
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This an epic build. Attention to detail is superb. 2 questions if I may:
1. Can you show how you are running cabling into the doors
2. Where did you get the 12 blade fuse block?
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| posted on December 24th, 2014 at 10:48 PM |
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One of the coolest bugs iv ever seen!
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| posted on January 23rd, 2015 at 08:47 PM |
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[size=4]Update 74[/size]
A few annoying items holding things up a bit:
-CIP1 shipped me the rear window rubber for a split window so I had to source a replacement
-Windscreen rubber wouldn't fit so had to re-source
-Been waiting for platers to return from holidays so they can plate the bolts to attach the bonnet
-Trimmer has been busy and hasn't been able to come in for the last 2 weeks
On the positive side though:
-My other trimmer doing the seats and door panels says that the seats will be done by the end of the month and door panels shortly after
-Rear window and windscreen are now in with perfectly fitting rubber
-Final dash button finally arrived and has been fitted
-Test fit of a random bonnet cabling shield which we will base a custom built one on. Just wanted it for size
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| posted on January 28th, 2015 at 07:37 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by cam070
This an epic build. Attention to detail is superb. 2 questions if I may:
1. Can you show how you are running cabling into the doors
2. Where did you get the 12 blade fuse block?
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Hi Oppressa, this is coming along really nicely.
Any chance you can help me out with some info?
Cheers
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| posted on January 29th, 2015 at 06:25 AM |
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I'll get the info on the block for you. The cables run into the doors using a custom made metal pipe. I though I had a short of it but I'll find
some and put them up this weekend.
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| posted on February 5th, 2015 at 04:29 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by cam070
This an epic build. Attention to detail is superb. 2 questions if I may:
1. Can you show how you are running cabling into the doors
2. Where did you get the 12 blade fuse block?
Cheers
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Sorry I don't have the info on the fuse block but I have some shots for you on the custom tube for the cabling that was made, bent and fed through
grommets:
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| posted on February 9th, 2015 at 01:11 PM |
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Thanks Oppressa. Food for thought!
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| posted on February 28th, 2015 at 12:44 PM |
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[size=4]Update 75[/size]
-Bonnet hinges and gas struts fitted
-Door windows including quarter windows fitted. New groove felt was sourced as the ones from CIP1 weren't of very good quality
-Fuel priming pump fitted for better starting using phone/remote
-Seats and trim next to rear seats completed and returned to O&S
-Trim from the roof down to floor has had to be removed as it was too thick for the doors to close properly. Now that the seats are on site, the
trimmer should be able to finish that off and get the carpet done!
Before
Retrimmed
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| posted on March 17th, 2015 at 05:46 PM |
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[size=4]Update 76[/size]
Some average pics this update, more and better ones coming on Saturday.
-Amp rack built and racks installed
-Carpet installed
-License plates fitted (with spacers to protect body) and rear light installed and tested
-Horn installed
-GPS receiver installed
-Radio antenna installed
-Bonnet hinges and bonnet installed
-iPod to USB cable installed through glovebox (connects iPod to head unit)
Sub amp on the left, speaker amp on the right. Enough space in the rack to change amps later if necessary. I already had these though
Now you see them...
Now you don't!
DON'T get me started on those 2 holes in the glovebox door. I overlooked them. I'm not getting them fixed at this stage. After I've enjoyed the
car for a bit, I'll remove the door and get O&S to fix the holes and repaint. Not only do I want to take the car ASAP but I also need to put off
some spending until after I have settled a few other expenses.
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| posted on March 21st, 2015 at 11:23 AM |
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[size=4]Update 77[/size]
We're so close that I could almost start listing what's LEFT to do instead of what has been done!
Not much since the last update as that was mid-week but I just wanted to get some better photos. The trimmer needs to finish off the ceiling to floor
posts, finish off the bonnet interior, the rear windows need to go in, front seat needs to go in then it's test drive time. Speed sensor needs to be
calibrated too.
Sadly it looks like I'll miss the VW Nationals by a week or two... [EDIT] Maybe not as it looks like it's at the end of May this year!!!
On with the pics.
Love the constant blue glow from the ignition button
So dusty!
SOME of the old/unused parts! I have a lot of brand new parts that I need to sell too...
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| posted on March 21st, 2015 at 12:38 PM |
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looking great
don't see any plastic on the inside of the doors , don't want water getting in .
Have you been for a spin yet ?????
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| posted on March 28th, 2015 at 10:25 AM |
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[size=4]Update 78[/size]
Back into the spray booth! There was a tiny indentation in the paint after sitting in the workshop for a few weeks so that has been fixed (which
involved repainting the roof). I'm really happy that it has been done as it attracted my attention every time I looked at the car.
The bonnet also needed to be resprayed after reinforcing the locking mechanism.
Bonnet compartments and carpeting has been completed. Still waiting for interior pillars to be trimmed and rear windows to go in...
Test drive next week???...
Designing and starting the bonnet compartments
Wheel well door
Fold down doors to cover/access electrics
Carpeted
Finishing touch (bad pic but everything was covered when I saw it in the paint booth
Re-re-respray time!
All to fix this indentation!
Ahhh, perfection
Bonnet respray required after affixing more reinforcement for the locking mechanism
I am yet to see this paint in the sun when it's on my car!
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| posted on March 28th, 2015 at 08:14 PM |
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Did you fix those holes in the glove box while they were throwing paint around?
If not and you wanted to do something outside the box, I could model and 3D print a custom badge ro fit there.
Quit calling rust patina
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| posted on March 29th, 2015 at 02:29 PM |
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I have spent ages going through this thread, and WOW!
Very well done.
I was going to ask, whats the go where the old bonnet handle used to be? http://i.imgur.com/SkJcULj.jpg
Anyhow, great work, and looking forward to more updates 
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