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 hipichic
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| posted on March 25th, 2007 at 08:36 AM |
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LOL! I'm always getting my muppets confused...
[size=5]Time is a great healer. Unless it's a rash, then you're better off withointment.[/size]
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| posted on March 26th, 2007 at 04:46 PM |
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Jamboree was heaps of fun on Sunday. PBB didn't win anything as there many, many cars SO much prettier than her.... but it was a great day. I loved
seeing some of the cars again, and many for the first time. It's so inspiring seeing the lengths some people will go to with their cars (and
displays!) and I only with PBB was more unique in that respect.
I so have to thank the dudes who organised it, you guys rock and the VeeDubs love you for it. 
I did snap a couple of pics of PBB, she was nice and shiny...
PBB and Egeworks 'Love Bugs'
Stuy and Eden reflected in shiny blue paintness!
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| posted on March 26th, 2007 at 08:59 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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Will red make her go faster??
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Oh my what a big furry box you have.
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| posted on March 27th, 2007 at 05:11 AM |
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:o :o
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| posted on June 7th, 2007 at 01:32 PM |
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Time to update a little bit.
Some kinda major changes are likely to occur with PBB once she stops dripping largish puddles of oil all over the driveway!
Actually, changes and photos may wait a little while longer... she's at the mechanic as of 2 hours ago. 
Please cross fingers that she's not as bad as I think she might be, and that on my weekend off some changes can take place!!
[ Edited on 11/6/2007 by Pretty_Blue_Bug ]
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| posted on June 13th, 2007 at 10:08 PM |
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I am the proud owner of one sick PBB.
Two bearings almost gone in gearbox; leaks from push rod tubes or something (can't remember, kinda sad and worried atm); bit leaky too at rear main
engine seal... plus yukky loud knocking from suspension or lack thereof without going over big bumps.
Can I cry now?
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| posted on June 13th, 2007 at 11:29 PM |
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don't cry Laura it will be ok. PBB will be happier than ever once fixed
remember there are plenty of us around to help out if you need it |
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| posted on June 14th, 2007 at 12:12 AM |
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Steal damo's box... he's overseas at the moment!
...and Robert's ya father's brother...
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| posted on June 15th, 2007 at 02:30 PM |
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I know PBB will be happier when fixed, IF she can be fixed....
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| posted on June 16th, 2007 at 12:00 PM |
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*HUGS*!!!!
I know how you feel...I'm attempting (and not very successfully) to save up to get the Tinkerbeetles motor and gearbox sorted before she goes boom.
[size=5]Time is a great healer. Unless it's a rash, then you're better off withointment.[/size]
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| posted on June 20th, 2007 at 11:56 PM |
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Best of Luck with Your engine and gearbox Laura...
My gearbox has been noisy for two years...
VERY noisy....
I do have a replacement gearbox to go in soon...
I'm just hoping the replacement gearbox is OK....
I have added a lot of Molybond type additive to My gearbox...
My engine is also leaking oil from the LHS...
I'm hoping its just an oil cooler seal...
Lee
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| posted on June 21st, 2007 at 12:39 PM |
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Well, I picked up PBB today and what a difference! She feels soooo much better, and the gearbox feels so tight to change now compared to what it was.
A lot quieter too! :P
Only thing is, as soon as I got home and checked the driveway underneath the engine there's a puddle of red fluid already on the ground. She's
bleeding! And there's a not-normal amount of smoke from exhaust too.
Would that just be from having had major surgery? Or should I trek back to the mechanic if he's not already sick of my Bug?
***.... got off phone to mechanic, will drop by on Monday to have things checked again and also pick up the oil breather hose that was forgotten and
is sitting in their workshop on the bench. No wonder my engine bay looked kind of spacious! :P
With a bit of luck PBB's mini-maybe-major transformation can begin next week!
[ Edited on 21/6/2007 by Pretty_Blue_Bug ]
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| posted on October 25th, 2007 at 03:39 PM |
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How slack am I?
PBB hasn't had her mini-transformation and due to water restrictions she is looking like a dirty little sl*t.
I did manage to get some itty bitty wicked new bling for her though, which I'll put on today once I pick her up from mechanic. She'll have new gas
shocks and a new steering dampener too! Can't wait to feel the difference.
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Hi Laura,
You are very creative, and I love the things You made
Great to hear the gearbox and engine are OK again..
there's not much that cannot be fixed...
If You want your gearbox to last forever...
Synthetic oil will do the job...
its expensive , but so is a new gearbox....
I've just filled My replacement gearbox with Castrol
Syntrax 75/90 ..... its recommended for Porsches...
I've just added an electronic high energy ignition to My beetle and the difference is amazing..
Keep up the good work Laura...
Lee
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| posted on October 25th, 2007 at 05:38 PM |
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Whoa my gosh! Sports shockers made a HUGE difference!  I'm loving
it!
Steering much better too. :P
NEW BLING!!!!
Never thought a '69 model was different to my '70... but it is slightly, hence why these don't fit the whole length.... but I still love 'em until
I find ones that do!
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| posted on October 25th, 2007 at 06:13 PM |
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I must be dense Laura...
but what is the photo of ???
I can't make it out...
the '69 and '70 1500 beetle should the same...
but I know the fuel flap on a 1971 model Super is a different size and shape .....
Lee
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| posted on October 25th, 2007 at 06:19 PM |
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It's the vent at the corner of the windscreen on the inside. :P
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 posted on October 25th, 2007 at 06:20 PM |
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Bling and Wiper shafts seals****
so You like the gas shocks Laura...
I tried them a while back
but I had the front of My beetle adjusted too low
and the ride was hard as....
so I used oil shocks...
then when I adjusted My front end where it is now
I had to fit longer oil shocks..
and ride is great.... not too hard...
Lee
PS: Some cars have a rubber seal that sits behind the wiper arm.... not sure whether beetles had them??
anyway I have them on My 68 beetle wipers..
which have the same size shafts and nuts as the early 6 volt beetles, but the wiper arms are held on with grub screws...
Lee
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| posted on October 25th, 2007 at 06:28 PM |
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I can see it now Laura...
I've Never seen those before on any beetle...
they May be like the Fuel flap chrome bit...
its made small [IMHO] to fit all fuel flaps....
Yes, One thing they did do, was change the sizes of the defroster vents...
back in the 60s & 70s Laura, VW used to sell a chromed looking plastic piece that used to fit
onto the roof channel /gutter ... from one end to the other
It was a VW accessory, and the one I bought was like a checkered flag
black and chrome... many peoiple used to ask Me where I bought it from..
Never seen it again, anywhere... ever...
I should have bought boxes of the stuff....
Lee
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| posted on October 25th, 2007 at 08:09 PM |
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OMG, on a really shiny car those roof gutter chrome things would look cool as! Hahaha I want some now! J/K
I'm still really trying to find the little chrome fuel flap bit.... anyone?
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| posted on October 25th, 2007 at 08:37 PM |
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Good shocks make a difference.
I put Type 3 torsion bars in my beetle with the Cofap shocks and things improved.
I was sceptical about putting harder shocks in cause the ride was "firm" with the new torsions.
Anyways.... i put KYB gas shocks in and what a difference.
The ride is "stiffer" but smoother. Can only say the KYBs worked really well with the upgraded shocks.
Otherwise the Cofaps were that soft they just didnt work
EIther way - driving your car with and upgraded hadling for the first couple of times is like a new toy.......enjoy
Futue te ipsum!!!
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| posted on October 25th, 2007 at 11:43 PM |
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Fuel filler finger guard
PBB,
I got one off TheSamba. Would probably be worth your while trolling their classifieds or ebay in general until one pops up....you can always
get a daggy one neu-blinged!
Regards
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| posted on October 25th, 2007 at 11:46 PM |
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Hi again Laura,
Automatic Transmission Fluid is red...
could just be a leak...
OR
in the Dual ATF engine oil pump Laura
there are two small seals that seperate the ATF
from the engine oil...
maybe these are leaking allowing ATF into your engine oil which isn;'t good...
check the engine oil dipstick..
to make sure
If the engine has been out You need to replace the Torque converter seal.... [every time IS recommended]
otherwise ATF can leak out the bottom...
cheers
Lee
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PBB,
I got one off TheSamba. Would probably be worth your while trolling their classifieds or ebay in general until one pops up....you can always
get a daggy one neu-blinged!
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Did it come from the US Sean ??
I have seen them on Aussie ebay, but not for a long time now...
Lee
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| posted on October 26th, 2007 at 07:53 AM |
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laura,
PBB is looking hot as. I love the new bling. And yeah, OZ ebay had them, but person selling doesnt have any. So US is where u have to go.
Cheers
Donna
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| posted on October 26th, 2007 at 06:09 PM |
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I so want one! :P
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| posted on October 27th, 2007 at 12:12 AM |
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YAY! for new bling
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Hi Laura
Hi Laura,
Do You mean to tell Me that You didn't win a prize
last week ??
Your Beetle is one of a kind...
I'd give it a prize every week... lol..
Keep up the good work...
Lee
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| posted on October 28th, 2007 at 08:07 AM |
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Nah, no prizes for PBB... though I did wash her yesterday and she's all beautiful and shiny again.
Also put my brand new windscreen arms and wipers on her.
Would have done the new eyelids too, but they're being a bitch! 
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This car is now up for sale, please see the 'VWs for sale' section for details.
Cheers,
Eden.
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